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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday April 11, 2026 ( 123 items )  

'Home Town: Inn This Together' Premieres Sunday, May 10
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * 'Home Town: Inn This Together' Premieres Sunday, May 10 * ****PREMIERE PROGRAMMING ALERT* WHAT: Home Town: Inn This Together WHERE/WHEN: Home Town: Inn This Together premieres Sunday, May 10, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV WHO: Ben and Erin Napier will lend a helping hand in Laurel, Mississippi's biggest renovation project yet in the new spinoff series   more

100 Days into the Mamdani Administration, LDF Outlines Public Safety Priorities in New York City
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * 100 Days into the Mamdani Administration, LDF Outlines Public Safety Priorities in New York City * Today marks 100 days of New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani's administration. In response, Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Director of Strategic Initiatives Jin Hee Lee issued the following statement: "Mayor Mamdani has expressed a desire to ensure the safety and wellbein  more

Advancing Technology to Detect Consciousness and Promote Recovery in Patients With Brain Injury
STONY BROOK, New York, April 10 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Advancing Technology to Detect Consciousness and Promote Recovery in Patients With Brain Injury * Neurosciences team to receive $2.5 million in NIH funding to develop and validate "SeeMe" STONY BROOK, NY, April 10, 2026 - A team of researchers at Stony Brook University led by Sima Mofakham, PhD, has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health's National In  more

AJC Mourns Death of Former Rep. Eliot Engel
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Mourns Death of Former Rep. Eliot Engel * American Jewish Committee mourns the passing of former Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Eliot Engel, a recipient of AJC's Congressional Leadership Award and a steadfast friend of the Jewish people. A proud New Yorker who served 16 terms in Congress, he was a true partner in advancing democratic values, human rights, and  more

American Airlines Cargo Looks Ahead to Expanded Heathrow Flying
SURREY, England, April 11 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * American Airlines Cargo looks ahead to expanded Heathrow flying By Damian Brett American Airlines Cargo is hoping to capitalise on a growing number of services to Heathrow Airport for the summer season. American Airlines will expand its widebody schedule for the summer, operating up to 186 international widebody flights per day. The airline said that during June, July and August, it will operate approximately 4,4  more

Attorney General Rayfield Issues Statement as Oregon Leads Federal Court Fight Over Trump's Latest Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, April 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Issues Statement as Oregon Leads Federal Court Fight Over Trump's Latest Tariffs * AG Rayfield argues Trump's new tariffs go beyond what Congress authorized; asks court to block them Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following statement after today's hearing at the Court of International Trade in New York City, challenging tariffs imposed under Se  more

Avangrid CEO Discusses Energy Future With National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators
ORANGE, Connecticut, April 11 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Avangrid CEO Discusses Energy Future with National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda speaks with Hispanic Legislators from across the country on the evolving energy landscape * NEW YORK, New York -- Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced that Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda provided a fireside chat at th  more

Belarus Imports Russia's 'Propaganda' Playbook
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Belarus Imports Russia's 'Propaganda' Playbook * Belarus's parliament adopted a new law on April 2 banning "propaganda" of same-sex relationships, of "gender reassignment," and even of "childlessness." This furthers the legal and political alignment between Belarus and Russia,which both seek to stigmatize minority groups, control public discourse, and suppress dissent. "Propaganda" is vaguel  more

Binghamton Students Contribute to International Report on Gender Inequality Through Project at United Nations Headquarters
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 11 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton students contribute to international report on gender inequality through project at United Nations Headquarters Students learn more about women in diplomacy through an ongoing initiative launched by the London School of Economics and Political Science. By Emily Ciarlo '26 Three Binghamton University students are seeing their work make a difference after contributing to a major report on addr  more

Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust Announces Public Filing of Registration Statement with the SEC
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust Announces Public Filing of Registration Statement with the SEC * New York, NY, April 10, 2026 - Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust Inc., a newly organized company focused on acquiring and owning stabilized, newly-constructed data centers, announced today that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-11 wi  more

Blood Cancer United Urges Careful Oversight of Broker Fraud to Protect Patient Access in Healthcare Marketplaces
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Blood Cancer United submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). The organization, dedicated to improving the lives of blood cancer patients through research funding, advocacy, and support, emphasized that efforts to combat fraud must not compromise patient access to cover  more

BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region March 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.9 percent over the past month, up 3.6 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.9 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10  more

BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Boston-Cambridge-Newton March 2026
NEW YORK, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Boston-Cambridge-Newton March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Area prices up 0.7 percent over the two months, 2.0 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Boston-Cambridge-Newton was up 0.7 percent from January to March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G  more

BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City March 2026
NEW YORK, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Area prices up 0.8 percent over the month, 4.0 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area rose 0.8 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Ph  more

Bowie State University Announces Michael Eric Dyson as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker
BOWIE, Maryland, April 11 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Announces Michael Eric Dyson as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker Bowie State University is proud to announce that renowned scholar, author and activist Michael Eric Dyson, Ph.D. will deliver the keynote address for its Spring 2026 Commencement. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 22, at Bowie State's Bulldog Stadium. Dr. Dyson is one of the nation's most influentia  more

Bringing Universal Child Care to New York City: Mayor Mamdani Delivers for New York's Cutest in First 100 Days
NEW YORK, April 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Bringing Universal Child Care to New York City: Mayor Mamdani Delivers for New York's Cutest in First 100 Days In his first 100 days in office, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has made sweeping progress toward universal, accessible child care, a central pillar of his affordability agenda, demonstrating what is possible when government prioritizes working families. "Our movement is built on the belief that un  more

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan Highlights Financial Strains and Methodology Concerns in Medicare Advantage Payment Proposals
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan Inc. (CDPHP), a physician-founded, not-for-profit health plan serving Upstate New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the Contract Year 2027 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part D Payment Policies. The letter outlines CDPHP's support for CMS's modernization efforts while raising concerns about the financial  more

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan Urges CMS to Address Financial Pressures on Regional Medicare Advantage Plans
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc. (CDPHP), a not-for-profit regional health plan serving Upstate New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Contract Year 2027 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Part D Payment Policies. The health plan expressed support for CMS's goals to strengthen payment accuracy, reduce administrative burden, and promote f  more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: In Latest Sign of Dysfunction, Minneapolis City Council Rejects Reappointment of Community Safety Commissioner Barnette
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 11 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 10, 2026, by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer: * * * In latest sign of dysfunction, Minneapolis City Council rejects reappointment of Community Safety Commissioner Barnette Last fall, Minneapolis voters failed to rid their city council of the progressive majority that has led the city int  more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Rectifying Minnesota's Low Test Scores and High Graduation Rates
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 11 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 10, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Rectifying Minnesota's low test scores and high graduation rates How can we make sure that a diploma isn't just a piece of paper? Last week, my colleague Catrin Wigfall wrote about Minnesota's 2025 graduation rate (highest on record at 84.9 percent  more

Citi Wealth Deploys AI-Powered Technology to Enhance Client Experience
NEW YORK, April 11 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Citi Wealth Deploys AI-Powered Technology to Enhance Client Experience Citi Wealth today unveiled several new technology capabilities aimed at empowering advisors to deliver a more proactive, data-driven and personalized client experience. The new tools move Citi Wealth closer to its goal of building a unif  more

Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: In an Alpine Plant Species, Ancient Alleles May Help Drive Climate Change Adaptation
NEW YORK, April 11 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * In an Alpine Plant Species, Ancient Alleles May Help Drive Climate Change Adaptation Researchers found that two alleles in the wood pink plant species may allow the perennials to adapt to warming temperatures. By Sophie Zhou The wood pink plant (Dianthus sylvestris) is a widespread perennial in the Alps, usually inhabiting altitudes between 800 and 2,400 meters. A recent study publish  more

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS COMMUNITY SPEAK-OUT AGAINST SKYROCKETING GAS PRICES DUE TO IRAN WAR
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS COMMUNITY SPEAK-OUT AGAINST SKYROCKETING GAS PRICES DUE TO IRAN WAR * Congressman Pat Ryan Leads Community Speak-Out Against Skyrocketing Gas Prices due to Iran War Congressman Ryan joined dozens of community members in a Speak-Out about the rapidly rising price of gas, and how the surging costs caused by the Iran War are impacting Hudson Valley families and businesses S  more

Contributing a combined 76 Years of Innovation
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Contributing a combined 76 Years of Innovation * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -Edward Cole and Charles Hanley have spent decades solving hard problems in microelectronics and energy systems at Sandia National Laboratories. Now, both have been named fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The honor recognizes sustained, significant contribut  more

Cooper Secures Mohr's Circle Trophy in Engineering Competition
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Two civil engineering seniors from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earned top honors at the 2026 Geo-Congress in Salt Lake City, Utah, after winning the annual Geo-Prediction student competition. Sinclair Kennedy-Nolle and Isabella Ng secured the Mohr's Circle Trophy by finishing in first place during the event, which focused on geotechnical engineering research. The competition required student teams to analyze geotechnical data, including soil condi  more

Cornell librarian honored for work on evidence synthesis
ITHACA, New York, April 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell librarian honored for work on evidence synthesis * Every year, the American College and Research Libraries-a division of the American Library Association-gives out its Section Awards that "honor the very best in academic and research librarianship." Announced April 2, this year's awardees include Cornell University Library's Matt Kibbee, who received the University Libraries Section (ULS) Outstanding   more

Creative Force
DELAWARE, Ohio, April 10 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Creative Force * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University has selected Mary McCann, acclaimed actor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Atlantic Theater Company, to deliver the keynote address at its 182nd commencement ceremony on May 9. McCann's career reflects a clear throughline of ambitious self-discovery. From producing plays as a teenager in her hometown of Put-in-Bay, Ohio, to helping bui  more

Creativity Meets Code: UAlbany Students Develop Apps at Hackathon
ALBANY, New York, April 11 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Creativity Meets Code: UAlbany Students Develop New Apps at Hackathon By Erin Delaney Ten UAlbany students took part in the MIT Reality Hack, a competitive technology hackathon held earlier this year. More than 300 professionals, industry experts and college students worked in teams to build extended reality (XR) apps. Five of the UAlbany students were on winning teams. Tinashe Chinamasa, a junior and c  more

Crowell & Moring Recognized in 19th Edition of the GAR 100 for International Arbitration Excellence
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Recognized in 19th Edition of the GAR 100 for International Arbitration Excellence Crowell & Moring's International Dispute Resolution Group has again earned a spot in the 19th edition of Global Arbitration Review's GAR 100, a guide to the top 100 law firms with international arbitration capabilities. GAR is one of the leading journals of public and private arbitration. The publication h  more

CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: Launching Spanish News in the Heartland
NEW YORK, April 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Launching Spanish News in the Heartland It's 2 p.m. in Wichita, Kansas, and Ana Valdez Saravia ('24) is just starting her workday. As a multimedia journalist and digital anchor for KWCH, a CBS affiliate, she shoots, interviews, and edits all of her stories by herself. But what makes her days unique is what happens after the 10 p.m. newscast wraps: she begins producing the stati  more

CUNY: Slavery Databases Document More Than 150,000 Enslaved People in Cuba and Brazil, Opening Paths for Research
NEW YORK, April 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * New Slavery Databases Document More Than 150,000 Enslaved People in Cuba and Brazil, Opening Paths for Research A decades-long project by Distinguished Professor Laird W. Bergad of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies opens a major new archive on slavery and challenges long-held assumptions about its decline. * Two newly released databases documenting the lives of m  more

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards $4.5M to Top Young Scientists
NEW YORK, April 11 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $4.5M to top young scientists The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 13 new Damon Runyon Fellows, exceptional postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators. The prestigious, four-year Fellowship encourages the nation's most promi  more

Dan Stipano discusses FinCEN's proposed reforms with MoneyLaundering.com
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dan Stipano discusses FinCEN's proposed reforms with MoneyLaundering.com * Davis Polk AML/CFT head Dan Stipano was quoted in MoneyLaundering.com discussing obstacles to FinCEN implementing some of its proposed AML rule changes. The article noted that a consequential section of the proposal would require the federal banking agencies to run any "significant" actions by FinCEN   more

Dartmouth College: What Do Democrats Need to Do in 2026 and 2028?
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 11 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * What Do Democrats Need to Do in 2026 and 2028? Campaign managers for Joe Biden and Zohran Mamdani talk about what it will take to win. Written by Nicola Smith Democrats are in a good position going into the 2026 midterm elections, as long as they remain consistent in their focus on affordability and what the party can do for working- and middle-class families, according to two top campaign managers who sp  more

Debevoise Partner Megan Bannigan Named "Trademark Litigator of the Year (Northeast)" by Managing IP
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Partner Megan Bannigan Named "Trademark Litigator of the Year (Northeast)" by Managing IP * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is pleased to announce that litigation partner Megan K. Bannigan has been named "Trademark Litigator of the Year (Northeast)" at the 2026 Managing IP Americas Awards, which recognizes firms and practitioners for their outstanding intellectual property a  more

Department of Justice: Federal Judge Revokes Naturalization of Violent Extortionist
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Federal Judge Revokes Naturalization of Violent Extortionist Today the Justice Department announced that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York revoked the naturalized U.S. citizenship of Michael Pizzuti, a native of Italy, after finding that he had illegally procured his citizenship. The court determined that Pizzuti had committed crimes involving moral tur  more

Distinguished 12-Lawyer Insurance Recovery Group Joins Barnes & Thornburg and Propels the Firm's Strategic Growth
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 11 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Distinguished 12-Lawyer Insurance Recovery Group Joins Barnes & Thornburg and Propels the Firm's Strategic Growth Addition of prominent insurance recovery group fuels expansion of the firm's national platform in New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta * NEW YORK and NEW JERSEY -- With the addition of a nationally recognized 12-lawyer insurance recovery group, Barnes & Thornb  more

DNC: In the States- Democrats Win and Overperform Across the Country While Trump Loses Support As His War of Choice In Iran Raises Costs
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Win and Overperform Across the Country While Trump Loses Support As His War of Choice In Iran Raises Costs On Tuesday, Judge Chris Taylor handily defeated her GOP-aligned opponent in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, ensuring a liberal majority on the court through 2030. Taylor's victory comes one year after Elon Musk tried -- and failed -- to buy a sea  more

DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy Awards $5.9M to Universities to Advance Nuclear Energy Research
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy Awards $5.9M to Universities to Advance Nuclear Energy Research Awardees include some of the country's most elite research teams whose work will help the United States remain a global leader in nuclear energy innovation. * The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy today announced the competitive select  more

First Lady Melania Trump Issues Statement Regarding Links to Jeffrey Epstein
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The White House issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, by First Lady Melania Trump regarding links to Jeffrey Epstein: * * * Good afternoon. The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today. The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility, and respect. I do not object to their ignorance, but rather, I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation. I have never been friends with Epstein. Donal  more

First Quarter Subchapter V Small Business Filings Increase 67 Percent Over Previous Year
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * First Quarter Subchapter V Small Business Filings Increase 67 Percent over Previous Year Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 14 Percent * NEW YORK -- Subchapter V elections for small businesses increased 67 percent in the first quarter of 2026, as the 833 filings were up over the 499 registered during the first quarter of 2025, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provi  more

Full Transcript: Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 11 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Marjorie Taylor Greene: ...Republicans are going to get slaughtered in the midterms. I think right now it's looking...definitely losing the House and potentially the Senate. Dasha Bur  more

Georgetown University Law Center Professor Vladeck Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following testimony by Stephen I. Vladeck, Agnes Williams sesquicentennial professor of federal courts at Georgetown University Law Center, from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting American Citizenship II: Federalism, Sanctuary Cities, and the Rule of Law": * * * Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the invitation to testify befo  more

Georgia: Deported Azerbaijani Journalist at Risk
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Georgia: Deported Azerbaijani Journalist at Risk * (Berlin, April 10, 2026) - Georgian authorities forcibly returned an exiled Azerbaijani journalist, Afgan Sadigov, to Azerbaijan, exposing him to a credible risk of politically motivated prosecution and ill-treatment, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities deported him without a meaningful assessment of these risks in proceedings tha  more

Gillibrand Hosts Labor Gathering Featuring New York State Union Leaders
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Hosts Labor Gathering Featuring New York State Union Leaders * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) hosted "A Morning with Labor," a summit bringing together New York State's most influential labor leaders to discuss the most pressing concerns for New York's union members and the future of the American workforce. The event, hosted alongside Hotel and Gaming Trades Council   more

Global Parliamentary Call for De-escalation, Dialogue, and Peace
NEW YORK, April 11 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following statement on April 9, 2026: * * * Global Parliamentary Call for De-escalation, Dialogue, and Peace Initiated by MP Sahar Albazar (Egypt), Board Member of Parliamentarians for Global Action At a time of rising global tensions and escalating conflicts across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, we, members of parliaments from across the world, issue this urgent and unified call for immediate de-escalatio  more

Governor Hochul Announces $17.5 Million Investment in Advanced Clean Heating and Cooling Solutions
ALBANY, New York, April 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $17.5 Million Investment in Advanced Clean Heating and Cooling Solutions * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $17.5 million investment in advanced heating and cooling solutions in New York State. Through the State's Clean Heat for All: Room Heat Pump (Room Heat Pump) program. $10 million is now available for field demonstrations of cold-climate packaged window   more

Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $350 Million in Financing to Create or Preserve 750 Affordable Homes
ALBANY, New York, April 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $350 Million in Financing to Create or Preserve 750 Affordable Homes * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $350 million in housing bonds and subsidies have been awarded for five housing developments that will create or preserve 750 affordable, supportive, sustainable and modern apartments. The awards are part of the Governor's $25 billion five-year H  more

Governor Hochul Announces Start of $17 Million Project to Replace State Route 17 Bridge in Orange County
ALBANY, New York, April 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Start of $17 Million Project to Replace State Route 17 Bridge in Orange County * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is underway on a $17 million project to replace the bridge carrying State Route 17 over State Route 17K in the Town of Wallkill, Orange County. The project will replace the existing, 68-year-old structure with a new, single-span structure   more

Governor Hochul Launches Customer Survey to Shape Project to Reimagine Jamaica Station
ALBANY, New York, April 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Launches Customer Survey to Shape Project to Reimagine Jamaica Station * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of customer engagement for the project to reimagine Jamaica Station in Queens. This customer survey will be used to guide planning for the much-needed redesign of this critical transportation hub that serves 200,000 daily riders on the Long Island Rail Roa  more

GTCR Completes Acquisition of Zentiva, a Leading European Generics Pharmaceutical Company
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- GTCR, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * GTCR Completes Acquisition of Zentiva, a Leading European Generics Pharmaceutical Company GTCR to support Zentiva's next phase of growth, building on its strong foundation of quality, scale and market leadership * GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Zentiva (the "Company"), a leading European generi  more

Guaranteed income improved artists' finances, innovation
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 10 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Guaranteed income improved artists' finances, innovation * A guaranteed income program for artists led to improvement in financial stability and reduced debt, but also improved their motivation and artistic output, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. "Our main finding is that giving people cash not only helps them live a more secure life, it also p  more

HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE MOURNS THE TRAGIC KILLING OF YASMIN EASMAN IN FORT MYERS AND REJECTS WEAPONIZATION OF VIOLENCE TO TARGET IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, April 10 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE MOURNS THE TRAGIC KILLING OF YASMIN EASMAN IN FORT MYERS AND REJECTS WEAPONIZATION OF VIOLENCE TO TARGET IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION * San Diego, CA. -The Haitian  more

Harvard University Professor Terry to Deliver Myers Lecture at University of Scranton
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Harvard University associate professor Brandon Terry will present the Sondra and Morey Myers Distinguished Visiting Fellowship in the Humanities and Civic Engagement Lecture at the University of Scranton. The presentation is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at the Pearn Auditorium in Brennan Hall. Terry serves as the John L. Loeb associate professor of the social sciences and co-directs the Institute on Policing, Incarceration and Public Safety at the Hutchins Center for Af  more

Healthfirst Urges CMS to Reconsider 2027 Medicare Advantage Payment and Quality Measure Changes
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Healthfirst, a regional not-for-profit health plan serving more than 2 million people in New York City and surrounding areas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the agency's 2027 Advance Notice regarding Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D payment policies. Healthfirst expressed concerns regarding CMS's proposed growth percentage estimates, risk adjustment methodologies, Part D risk sharing policies, and c  more

Hofstra History Professor Plays Key Role in 2026 World Cup Antidiscrimination Efforts
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 11 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra History Professor Plays Key Role in 2026 World Cup Antidiscrimination Efforts Ginny Greenberg Hofstra Professor of History Brenda Elsey, a leading scholar of global soccer culture and gender equity in sports, is shaping the ethical landscape of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As development lead for the Americas with the Fare Network - an international nongovernmental organization - Elsey has the task of ov  more

Hofstra Law School Professor Opposes DOJ Proposed Rule on State Bar Complaint Reviews
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Ellen Yaroshefsky, attorney, distinguished professor of legal ethics emerita at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing a proposed rule that would grant the Attorney General authority to review state bar complaints against department attorneys before state disciplinary bodies act. The letter criticizes the proposal for conflicting with the McDade Amendment,  more

Hofstra Student Earns Top National Undergraduate Research Award
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 11 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Student Earns Top National Undergraduate Research Award Lindsey Angioletti Linden Faye '27 has earned one of the nation's most prestigious undergraduate awards for STEM research, the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a recognition that underscores both his academic excellence and the University's commitment to student success. Faye, a computer science and mathematics major from Port Washington, New York,  more

Hofstra University: Unraveling the Mystery of Bitcoin's Creator
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 11 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Unraveling the Mystery of Bitcoin's Creator Ginny Greenberg Dr. Robert Leonard, professor of Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguists and director of the master's program in Forensic Linguistics, is featured in The New York Times' in-depth report into the identity of bitcoin's anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Dr. Leonard provided insight into the role of language analysis in authorship identifica  more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement on Continued Violence Against Civilians in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement on Continued Violence Against Civilians in Lebanon * Washington, D.C. \- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on ongoing strikes in Lebanon: "While I welcome the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, I am deeply concerned by the continued violence in Lebanon, where   more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Keating Introduce Bill to Terminate Russian Oil Licenses and Sanction Russian Oil Companies
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Keating Introduce Bill to Terminate Russian Oil Licenses and Sanction Russian Oil Companies * Washington, D.C. \- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and William R. Keating, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Europe, today introduced the "End Russian Oil Windfalls Act" to curtail Russia's abil  more

ICE Arrests Child Abusers, Violent Thugs, and Robbers
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Child Abusers, Violent Thugs, and Robbers * Today marked the one-year anniversary of the re-opening of the VOICE office that was created in President Trump's first term in office that was shuttered by the Biden administration WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced the arrest of more criminal illegal aliens from across the country, convict  more

IHeartMedia Spotlights New Music From Evanescence, Doechii & Lady Gaga, Teddy Swims, The Strokes, PJ Morton, Peter Frampton Ft. Tom Morello
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 11 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * iHeartMedia Spotlights New Music from Evanescence, Doechii & Lady Gaga, Teddy Swims, The Strokes, PJ Morton, Peter Frampton ft. Tom Morello NEW YORK - iHeartMedia highlighted new music and artists alike this week with special programming, including new World Premiere debuts, New Music Friday Features and more. On April 9 and 10, Evanescence's "Who Will You Follow" had a World Premiere debu  more

Independent Health Association Urges CMS to Retain MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR Measure
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Independent Health Association (IHA), a not-for-profit health plan serving over 45,500 Medicare Advantage and Part D beneficiaries in Western New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year 2027 for Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies. IHA recommended that the agency retain the Medication Therapy Management (MTM  more

Intelligence Court Finds Failures to Follow FISA Rules
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * Intelligence Court Finds Failures to Follow FISA Rules * Meanwhile Top House Intel Dem Claims No FISA Abuse and Fearmongers Around Expiration Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, The New York Times reported that a judge on the nation's intelligence court moved to renew the Section 702 surveillance program for another year. It also confirms systemic failures to comply with the   more

Investors Favor Companies That 'Do the Math,' Baruch Professor's Research Discovers
NEW YORK, April 10 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Investors Favor Companies That 'Do the Math,' Baruch Professor's Research Discovers * Associate professor Dexin Zhou's research findings showed that the greater the proportion of numerical data disclosed during a conference call, the higher that company's stock price rose over the short term. If you've ever had a math teacher ask you to show your work, Dexin Zhou's research will probably resonate with you. In a paper p  more

Johns Hopkins: Understanding Types of Public Health Studies, Their Uses, and Limitations
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Understanding Types of Public Health Studies, Their Uses, and Limitations Each with its own strengths and weaknesses, every study design has a purpose in building a larger body of scientific evidence. * Find yourself wanting to dig deeper upon receiving health advice from a social media post, podcast, or news story? You may be one of many people heading direct  more

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County, Michigan for Interfering With Federal Immigration Laws
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County, Michigan for Interfering with Federal Immigration Laws Justice Department's latest suit in series of 14 others targeting sanctuary city policies across the nation * Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the County of Washtenaw, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Sheriff A  more

Landmark Study Led by Roswell Park Expert Shows Survival Benefit of Immunotherapy in Resistant Ovarian Cancer
BUFFALO, New York, April 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Landmark Study Led by Roswell Park Expert Shows Survival Benefit of Immunotherapy in Resistant Ovarian Cancer * BUFFALO, N.Y. -A study published today in The Lancet reports that the anti-PD-1 immunotherapy pembrolizumab (brand name Keytruda) significantly improved overall survival in adults with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer when given as part of a   more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF ELIOT ENGEL
WASHINGTON, April 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF ELIOT ENGEL * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of the late Chairman Eliot Engel: For more than three decades in the House of Representatives, Congressman Eliot Engel was a champion for the people he was privileged to represent in the Bronx and Westches  more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF ELIOT ENGEL
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF ELIOT ENGEL * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of the late Chairman Eliot Engel: For more than three decades in the House of Representatives, Congressman Eliot Engel was a champion for the people he was privileged to represent in the Bronx and Westchester County. The grandson o  more

Lebanon faces deadliest escalation in years as airstrikes drive mass displacement and strain hospitals; with peace talks expected, IRC calls for immediate ceasefire
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Lebanon faces deadliest escalation in years as airstrikes drive mass displacement and strain hospitals; with peace talks expected, IRC calls for immediate ceasefire * Beirut, Lebanon, April 10, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that intensified Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon are driving a sharp rise in civilian harm, displacement and humanitarian   more

Legal Aid Society Urges HHS to Maintain Protections for LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care Placements
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Legal Aid Society has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed rescission of the Designated Placement Rule under Titles IV-E and IV-B. This federal rule requires the provision of foster care placements that are affirming and inclusive of LGBTQ+ children. The agency's proposal to remove this rule raises serious concerns about the availability of safe, supportive environments for LGBTQ+ youth in foster c  more

Menendez Memorializes One-Year Anniversary of Hudson River Helicopter Crash
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Memorializes One-Year Anniversary of Hudson River Helicopter Crash * JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement in remembrance of the one-year anniversary of the deadly Hudson River helicopter crash that took the lives of six people on April 10, 2025: "Last year's helicopter air tour crash took the lives of six people, including three children,   more

Menendez, Nadler, Malliotakis, Espaillat, and Goldman Introduce Helicopter Safety and Parity Act
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, Nadler, Malliotakis, Espaillat, and Goldman Introduce Helicopter Safety and Parity Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmembers Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Helicopter Safety and Parity Act ahead of the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2025 Hudson River helicopter cras  more

Mount Sinai Ophthalmologist Unveils Hospital's First-in-Human Technology Enabling Real-Time Outflow Measurement During Eye Surgery
NEW YORK, April 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Ophthalmologist Unveils Hospital's First-in-Human Technology Enabling Real-Time Outflow Measurement During Eye Surgery * A Mount Sinai ophthalmologist will unveil a novel surgical technology that allows eye surgeons to measure and respond to critical fluid dynamics inside the eye in real time-an advance that may significantly improve precision and outcomes in glaucoma a  more

Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Machine Learning Model to Predict How CPAP Affects Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
NEW YORK, April 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Machine Learning Model to Predict How CPAP Affects Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea * Mount Sinai researchers have created an analytic tool using machine learning that can predict cardiovascular disease risk in millions of patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder, according to findings recent  more

MTA Announces Automated Camera Enforcement Expanding to Additional Brooklyn and Manhattan Bus Routes
NEW YORK, April 11 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * MTA Announces Automated Camera Enforcement Expanding to Additional Brooklyn and Manhattan Bus Routes B15 and M31 to Become ACE Equipped 60-Day Warning Period Began Monday, April 13 ACE Program Benefits More Than One Million Customers on 60 Routes * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced two more bus routes will now be equipped w  more

National Nurses United RNs will rally Monday, April 13 in Washington, D.C. to demand that Congress abolish ICE
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United RNs will rally Monday, April 13 in Washington, D.C. to demand that Congress abolish ICE * Rally part of lobby event pushing lawmakers to fund care, not war abroad or at home National Nurses United (NNU) nurses will rally in Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 13 to demand that Congress abolish ICE by immediately voting to cut off funding for Immigratio  more

NBC Renews 'One Chicago' Franchise, Continuing Long-Running Production in Illinois
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Renews 'One Chicago' Franchise, Continuing Long-Running Production in Illinois * April 10, 2026 NBC has renewed its One Chicago franchise for the 2026-27 broadcast season, extending one of television's longest-running scripted brands and continuing more than a decade of production in Illinois. The renewal includes Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med, which will ret  more

New Program Announced to Safeguard U.S. Authors Facing Harassment and Threats
NEW YORK, April 10 [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: * * * New Program Announced to Safeguard U.S. Authors Facing Harassment and Threats * (NEW YORK)-PEN America, with support from major publishing houses and literary agencies, today announced plans to establish a U.S. Author Safety Program to help protect writers facing harassment and threats   more

New York Attorney Issues Opposition to DOJ Proposed Changes on State Bar Complaints
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- New York Attorney Michael J. Fields submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing a proposed rule titled Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys. Fields argues the rule conflicts with the constitutional principle of federalism by infringing on the States' exclusive authority to license and discipline lawyers within their jurisdictions, including D.C. He contends that the U.S. Constitution does n  more

New York Council of Defense Lawyers Opposes DOJ Rule on State Bar Complaints Review
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The New York Council of Defense Lawyers (NYCDL) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) expressing strong opposition to the DOJ's proposed rule that would grant the Attorney General a right of first review over state bar complaints and allegations against DOJ attorneys. The NYCDL cautions that the rule would undermine the current oversight by state bar disciplinary authorities, which have historically regulated attorney conduct within  more

Newmark Arranges $41 Million Sale of Prime Michigan Avenue Retail Space in Chicago
NEW YORK, April 11 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $41 Million Sale of Prime Michigan Avenue Retail Space in Chicago Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $41 million sale of the retail portion of 500 North Michigan Avenue, a premier high street asset located along Chicago's iconic Magnificent Mile. Newmark Senior Managing Director Keely Polczynski represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer is a private investor. The approximatel  more

NFL: Former Jets Quarterback Browning Nagle Dead at 57
CANTON, Ohio, April 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Former Jets quarterback Browning Nagle dead at 57 Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer Former New York Jets quarterback Browning Nagle has died from colon cancer at 57, the team announced Friday. Nagle was selected No. 34 overall by the Jets in the 1991 NFL Draft, directly after Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre as a potential heir to Ken O'Brien under center. He played three seasons with New Yo  more

Novartis Announces Expansion of Community Health Programs to Close Gaps in Heart Disease and Cancer Care, Targeting More Than 30 Countries by 2030
BASEL, Switzerland, April 11 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release April 9, 2026: * * * Novartis announces expansion of community health programs to close gaps in heart disease and cancer care, targeting more than 30 countries by 2030 * Strengthens three community health models spanning community embedded care, earlier intervention and data driven population health * Scales program footprint from 11 countries to more than 30 by 2030, including across five c  more

NYC Mayor Mamdani Takes on the Housing Crisis, Cracks Down on Bad Landlords in First 100 Days
NEW YORK, April 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Takes on the Housing Crisis, Cracks Down on Bad Landlords in First 100 Days In his first 100 days in office, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani took decisive action to confront New York City's housing crisis, protect tenants and hold negligent landlords accountable. On his first day in office, Mamdani moved to strengthen tenant protections and accelerate affordable housing development, pairing lon  more

Online Master's at Hunter: Urban Planning
NEW YORK, April 11 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * New Online Master's at Hunter: Urban Planning Hunter College's Master's Program in Urban Policy and Planning has racked up a record as an incubator of top talent for New York City government agencies and nonprofits. Now the growing program is broadening its reach, adding an online degree track for those who may live further afield. The new Master of Urban Planning   more

Owner of Old Dutch Mustard Co. Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison and Company Ordered to Pay $1.5 Million Fine for Secretly Pumping Pollutants Into the Souhegan River
CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire posted the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Owner of Old Dutch Mustard Co. Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison and Company Ordered to Pay $1.5 Million Fine for Secretly Pumping Pollutants into the Souhegan River A New York man and Old Dutch Mustard Co., a mustard and vinegar manufacturing company, were sentenced today in federal court for knowingly discharging acidic water into th  more

PACE CNY Urges CMS to Enhance Medicare Advantage Payment Models for High-Need Elderly Population
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- PACE CNY, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly serving Medicare beneficiaries in Syracuse, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the proposed methodological changes for Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies for Calendar Year 2027. Representing a population with complex chronic medical and cognitive conditions, PACE CNY highlighted concerns and recommend  more

PORTENT backs five new technologies to expand access to care
ITHACA, New York, April 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * PORTENT backs five new technologies to expand access to care * Five next-generation point-of-care technologies have been selected for funding by PORTENT, a Center for Point-of-Care Technologies for Nutrition, Infection, and Cancer at Cornell, focusing on developing enhanced diagnostics, and aimed at reducing delays and improving access for crucial healthcare across the globe. Point-of-care (POC) diagnostics d  more

Presidents Reflect on How RIT's Past is Shaping Its Future
ROCHESTER, New York, April 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Presidents reflect on how RIT's past is shaping its future From creating shared governance to growing globally and defining cutting-edge research, leaders give insight at historic event * RIT's past and present converged as four presidents--spanning more than three decades of leadership--reflected on the university's evolution and how they have helped position it for the future. Held  more

Rochester Institute of Technology: Benefactors Help Support Performing Arts Center
ROCHESTER, New York, April 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Benefactors help support performing arts center Bob Kalka '89 (computer science) hoped that his passion for performing would continue after high school, but his performances paused when he attended RIT. "There weren't too many outlets for it then, or I would have been in the middle of it," he said. Years later, with more than 30 years into a cybersecurity career with IBM and as a highl  more

Rockefeller Foundation Calls for Urgent, Coordinated Response to Record Decline in Global Aid, Per New OECD Data
NEW YORK, April 11 (TNSjou) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Calls for Urgent, Coordinated Response to Record Decline in Global Aid, per New OECD Data * Official OECD preliminary data for 2025 shows a 23% decline in global ODA from 2024 -- historic decrease * Projections from ISGlobal research and The Lancet Global Health suggest this level of ODA decrease could lead to 9.4 million or more preventable deaths by 203  more

Russia: Memorial Rights Group Declared 'Extremist'
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Russia: Memorial Rights Group Declared 'Extremist' * (Berlin) - The Russian Supreme Court on April 9, 2026, designated "International Public Movement Memorial" as an "extremist" organization in a dramatic escalation of the Kremlin's efforts to suppress human rights work, Human Rights Watch said today. The sweeping "extremist" designation entails a ban on engaging in any of Memorial organizatio  more

Rutgers: International Film Festival Includes Works by Graduates and a Student
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * International Film Festival Includes Works by Graduates and a Student The event, featuring online and in-person screenings at Rutgers-New Brunswick, is scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting May 29 through June 7 By Mike Lucas Thirty-six films from all over the world will be screened at Rutgers University-New Brunswick during the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival as it marks i  more

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Launches New Initiative to Support Youth and Continue Reducing Gun Violence in New York City
ALBANY, New York, April 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Launches New Initiative to Support Youth and Continue Reducing Gun Violence in New York City * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $5 million in funding available through the new Havens of Opportunity, Peace and Empowerment (HOPE) initiative in communities with high rates of gun violence in New York City. Awards will enable organizations to establish and enha  more

Scholastic's Laura Lundgren Talks Scholastic Book Fair Creator Tools With Vox
NEW YORK, April 11 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Scholastic's Laura Lundgren Talks Scholastic Book Fair Creator Tools with Vox Scholastic Book Fairs creator tools and Children's Book Group Chief Marketing Officer Laura Lundgren were recently featured in a Vox article about the benefits of popular non-book items sold at the Fairs. The article paid special attention to journals, specifically the bestselling furry   more

Social Security Coverage of State & Local Government Employees Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees" by social policy analyst Zhe Li. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Social Security is the single largest federal program in terms of the number of beneficiaries as well as budget. It pays cash benefits to over 70 million beneficiaries each month, and total benefit payments are more than $136   more

Southern Connecticut State University: Digging Deeper
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Digging Deeper In the desert of Ethiopia, Michael Rogers, professor of anthropology, and his students have spent almost two decades uncovering artifacts. Closer to home, a field site at West Rock Nature Center in Hamden is also a land of discovery, where Rogers teaches the tools of the trade to undergraduates and graduate students in Southern's new master's program in archaeology  more

Stevens Institute of Technology Announces Adam Savage as 2026 Commencement Speaker
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Institute of Technology Announces Adam Savage as 2026 Commencement Speaker Iconic maker, science communicator and co-host of MythBusters to address Class of 2026 * Stevens Institute of Technology is pleased to announce that Adam Savage, iconic maker, science communicator and co-host of the long-running Discovery Channel series MythBusters, will deliver the undergraduate commencement add  more

Student-Led Quisqueya Conference Celebrates Dominican Heritage and Leadership
NEW YORK, April 10 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Student-Led Quisqueya Conference Celebrates Dominican Heritage and Leadership * The Baruch Quisqueya Conference aimed to empower, educate, and uplift both Dominican and non-Dominican students by highlighting the value of cultural identity in professional spaces. Baruch College hosted students, alumni, and industry leaders at its first Quisqueya Conference-an event organized by the Association of Students of the Dominican  more

Study: Inflammation is linked to preference for digital socializing over face-to-face for some
BUFFALO, New York, April 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: Inflammation is linked to preference for digital socializing over face-to-face for some * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Higher levels of inflammation are associated with a stronger preference for interacting with others through social media rather than face-to-face. And the preference becomes more significant for those whose personality traits lean towar  more

SUNY Potsdam English Professor Dr. Sharmain Van Blommestein Accepted to Prestigious Rare Book School
POTSDAM, New York, April 11 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam English Professor Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein Accepted to Prestigious Rare Book School SUNY Potsdam Professor of English, Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein, has been accepted to attend an upcoming session, "Material Foundations of Map History, 1450-1900," at the Rare Book School, an internationally recognized program based at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.   more

SUNY Potsdam School of Arts & Sciences Awarded $50,000 Through SUNY Initiative to Embed Industry Credentials in Curriculum
POTSDAM, New York, April 11 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam School of Arts & Sciences Awarded $50,000 through SUNY Initiative to Embed Industry Credentials in Curriculum SUNY Potsdam has been awarded funding to support the integration of industry-recognized credentials into coursework within the arts, humanities and social sciences, as part of the SUNY Embedding Industry Credentials into Academic Coursework (EICAC) initiative.   more

Syracuse University Researcher Urges USDA To Reinstate Food Security Data Collection Program
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Colleen Heflin, a professor of public administration and international affairs at Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service calling for the reinstatement of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and continuation of annual food security reporting. The food security data collected by the FSS have been instrumental f  more

Syracuse University: 4 Ways Jeff Rubin Is Thinking About AI Right Now
SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * 4 Ways Jeff Rubin Is Thinking About AI Right Now The University's chief digital officer shares insights on the job market, data silos and the environmental impact of data centers. Jen Plummer Ask Jeff Rubin what keeps him up at night about artificial intelligence and you won't get a single answer. The University's senior vice president for digital transformation and chief digital officer is tracking severa  more

Syracuse University: Elle Key '93 to Deliver 2026 VPA Convocation Address
SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Elle Key '93 to Deliver 2026 VPA Convocation Address The award-winning director, writer and producer will address College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) graduates at the college's convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 9. Erica Blust Elle Key '93, an award-winning film, television and commercial director, writer and producer, will deliver the 2026 convocation address to bachelor's and master's degree ca  more

Syracuse University: Whitman School Rated No. 1 for Experiential Learning Participation by Poets&Quants
SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Whitman School Rated No. 1 for Experiential Learning Participation by Poets&Quants The recognition in the 2026 rankings reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments: that the best way to learn business is to practice it. Meg Androsiglio The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been rated No. 1 for participation in experiential learning projects in the Poets&Quants 2026 Best Undergraduate   more

Telemundo Rolls Out New World Cup Campaign Spots and Telemundo's Official World Cup Song "Somos Mas"...
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Telemundo Rolls Out New World Cup Campaign Spots and Telemundo's Official World Cup Song "Somos Mas"... * April 10, 2026 With 60 days to go until the kickoff of FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) on June 11, Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish-language home of the tournament in the U.S., today released two new marketing spots as part of its World Cup campaign followed by the release of a be  more

Thailand: Security Agency Implicated in Attack on Muslim Lawmaker
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Thailand: Security Agency Implicated in Attack on Muslim Lawmaker * (Bangkok) - Thai authorities should urgently, thoroughly, and impartially investigate the assassination attempt on Kamonsak Leewamoh, a Muslim member of parliament and prominent human rights lawyer, Human Rights Watch said today. On March 20, 2026, at about 1 a.m., gunmen in a pickup truck opened fire with M-16 assault rifle  more

The LEI for Germany Decreased in February
NEW YORK, April 10 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for Germany Decreased in February * For Release 9:30 AM ET, April 10, 2026 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The C  more

Tonko Selects 20 Local Community Projects for Federal Funding Push
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Selects 20 Local Community Projects for Federal Funding Push * AMSTERDAM, NY -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today announced his selection of 20 community development and improvement projects that he has submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations in an effort to bring federal investment to the Capital Region through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Community Project Funding process. "  more

Transcript: Ryan Ruocco and Rebecca Lobo preview the 2026 WNBA Draft
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Transcript: Ryan Ruocco and Rebecca Lobo preview the 2026 WNBA Draft * ESPN, which has presented the WNBA since the league's inception in 1997, will once again exclusively broadcast the WNBA Draft as the league celebrates its 30th season. Ahead of the WNBA Draft 2026 Presented by State Street Investment Management SPY on Monday, April 13 (7 p.m. ET) from The Shed at H  more

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Ten Indian Nationals Indicted for Visa Fraud Conspiracy
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * Ten Indian Nationals Indicted for Visa Fraud Conspiracy Defendants allegedly participated in staged armed robberies so that "victims" could apply for immigration benefits * U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided pivotal assistance to a visa fraud investigation that resulted in federal grand jury indictments of 10 Indian nationals. Th  more

VA IG: Inspection of Select Vet Centers in North Atlantic District 1 Zone 2
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00371-97) on March 31, 2026 entitled "Inspection of Select Vet Centers in North Atlantic District 1 Zone 2." Here is the summary: * * * The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Vet Center Inspection Program provides a focused evaluation of aspects of the quality of care delivered at vet centers. This inspection report evaluated three randomly selected vet centers throughout North Atlan  more

VCU History Alum Honored for Museum Curation and More
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU history alum honored for museum curation and more From tenures at Wilton House, DAR Museum and North Carolina's Old Salem - and from scholarship on Black artisans - William Strollo wins the History Graduate Alumni Achievement Award. By Konrad Solberg William Strollo was a long way from archives and artifacts when the email arrived. As he and his family waited in line for a ride at the Unive  more

Vincent Nestler is CSUSB's 2025-26 Outstanding Professor Award Recipient
SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 11 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Vincent Nestler is CSUSB's 2025-26 Outstanding Professor Award recipient The award signifies excellence as a frontline instructor along with contributions to the professor's discipline through scholarship and research, and also service to the campus and larger community. * As a few dozen faculty, administrators and staff entered a classroom to join Vincent Nestler's stu  more

W&L Law Graduate Employment Rates Reach 94.5%
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSrep) -- Washington and Lee University School of Law released data showing that 94.5 percent of its class of 2025 is employed in positions requiring a law degree or is pursuing further graduate education. The report, which calculates employment status 10 months following graduation, indicates that nearly 93 percent of graduates secured roles where bar passage is required or a Juris Doctor degree provides a professional advantage. This results in the fourth consecutive ye  more

WATCH: Spineless Mike Lawler REFUSES to Answer if New Yorkers Should Pay Over $4 For Gas
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WATCH: Spineless Mike Lawler REFUSES to Answer if New Yorkers Should Pay Over $4 For Gas * Mike Lawler just can't seem to stop embarrassing himself on national television this week. After a barrage of bad headlines exposed his willingness to throw New Yorkers under the bus to prove his loyalty to Donald Trump, Lawler dodged on Trump's wildly unpopular war with Iran AGAIN, refusi  more

Western New York American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium Held at Niagara University
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 10 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Western New York American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium Held at Niagara University * Niagara University's Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics was excited to host the 2026 Western New York American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium on Saturday, March 28th, in Lewiston, NY. The event, organized by Dr. Lauren Rosch, assistant professor in the Department of   more

White House: Democrats Empower Sick Criminal Illegal Alien Predators to Prey on American Women, Children
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The White House issued the following news on April 10, 2026: * * * Democrats Empower Sick Criminal Illegal Alien Predators to Prey on American Women, Children President Donald J. Trump and his Administration are moving with decisive force to secure our borders and rapidly deport dangerous criminal illegal aliens. Democrats in Congress, however, are attempting to sabotage these efforts as they block critical funding for the Department of Homeland Security and shield san  more

World Cup: 2 Months Out, FIFA and Host Cities Sideline Rights
NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * World Cup: 2 Months Out, FIFA and Host Cities Sideline Rights * (New York) - World Cup city host committees and FIFA have fallen short on the steps needed to protect players and fans, Human Rights Watch said today, with the tournament two months away. All but one of the host city committees have either failed to present action plans required by the Federation Internationale de Football Assoc  more