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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday April 25, 2026 ( 170 items )  
"WUTHERING HEIGHTS" Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max May 1
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max May 1 * Warner Bros. Pictures' "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" will make its global streaming debut on FRIDAY, MAY 1 exclusively on HBO Max. "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, MAY 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET. A version of " WUTHERING HEIGHTS" with American Sign Language (ASL) will also strea  more
2026 'Las Culturistas Culture Awards' to Air Simultaneously on Bravo and Peacock
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * 2026 'Las Culturistas Culture Awards' to Air Simultaneously on Bravo and Peacock Hosted by comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang of the popular "Las Culturistas" podcast, the fifth annual "Las Culturistas Culture Awards" will air Wednesday, June 17 at 9 -11 p.m. ET/PT, simulcasting on Bravo and Peacock. The "Las Culturistas Culture Awards" is a comedy variety special that celebrat  more
2026 UConn Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
STORRS, Connecticut, April 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 2026 UConn Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients * From business success to the National Science Foundation, from policymaking in Hartford to the world's most popular YouTube sneaker channel, from the Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to the President of the Rwanda Academy of Sciences, the honored guests of UConn's commencement ceremonies bring a wealth of experience  more
Activities of the Secretary-General in the Netherlands, 16-17 April
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Activities of the Secretary-General in the Netherlands, 16-17 April * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in The Hague, the Netherlands, early on Thursday morning, 16 April, to participate in the commemoration of the International Court of Justice's eightieth anniversary. On Thursday afternoon, the Secretary-General held a bilateral meeting with the Mayor of The Hague, Jan Van Zanen. Dur  more
Africa convenes landmark development forum with fewer than five years left to meet global goals
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, April 24 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following news: * * * Africa convenes landmark development forum with fewer than five years left to meet global goals * Addis Ababa, 24 April 2026 (ECA) -African ministers, senior officials and development experts will gather in Ethiopia's capital for the Twelfth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-12), a high-stakes annual convening organised by the UN Economic   more
AG Campbell Moves To Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Moves To Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Federal Control Over Elections * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania, in filing a motion for summary judgment in their ongoing challenge to President Trump's Execu  more
AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Lifesaving Soot Standard
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Lifesaving Soot Standard * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 11 states, the District of Columbia and two local governments in filing a lawsuit against the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to implement a lifesaving 20  more
AG Rayfield Sues EPA Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Clean Air Standard
SALEM, Oregon, April 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Sues EPA Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Clean Air Standard * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 13 other states and local governments sued the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to implement a life-saving 2024 Clean Air Act rule strengthening national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5  more
Alfred University hosts 2026 Scholes Memorial Lecture
ALFRED, New York, April 24 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University hosts 2026 Scholes Memorial Lecture * Mario Affatigato, Fran Allison and Francis Halpin Professor of Physics at Coe College, gave the annual Samuel L. Scholes Sr. Memorial Lecture at Alfred University, on Thursday, April 23, in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall. In his lecture, titled "Strange Transformations: Nontraditional Techniques for Fabricating Glass," Affatigato discussed traditi  more
Alfred University, Northeast College announce new pathway to chiropractic degree
ALFRED, New York, April 23 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University, Northeast College announce new pathway to chiropractic degree * Alfred University and Northeast College of Health Sciences, both in New York, announce a new agreement that will help students save time and money while securing admission to Northeast College's Doctor of Chiropractic program. The agreement allows Alfred University students majoring in biology to pursue either 4+3 or 3+3  more
American Express Partners with Anthropic to Make U.S. Resy Restaurants Discoverable in Claude
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Partners with Anthropic to Make U.S. Resy Restaurants Discoverable in Claude * Claude users can now explore U.S. Resy restaurants directly in their conversations when deciding where to eat. Whether it's a low-key dinner in the neighborhood or an all-out special occasion, Claude connects to Resy to help diners browse available tables in real time and secure a tabl  more
Americans for Tax Reform: List of 50+ Companies and Foundations Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of 50+ Companies and Foundations Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 54. As documented below at least 54 companies, foundations and individuals have announced contributions to the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also k  more
Annual General Meeting in Hexagon AB
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 25 -- Hexagon, a provider of digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Annual General Meeting in Hexagon AB At the Annual General Meeting in Hexagon AB (publ) today, the following was resolved. Election of Board of Directors and auditor The AGM re-elected the Directors Gun Nilsson, Sofia Schorling Hogberg, Marta Schorling Andreen, Erik Huggers, Annika Falkengren, Ralph Haupter, Bjorn R  more
AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH MAY C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH MAY C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS * As Hudson Valley Families Face Health Care Cuts and Rising Prices, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues Delivering Direct Assistance and Relief with May C.A.R.E.S. Van Events With the C.A.R.E.S. Van, Ryan and his team deliver one-on-one   more
Attorney General Bonta Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections
SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * Coalition seeks final ruling after filing lawsuit earlier this month to challenge unlawful executive order OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of P  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Effort to Dismantle Fair Employment Opportunities for Blind Workers
SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Effort to Dismantle Fair Employment Opportunities for Blind Workers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the U.S. Department of Education's decision to exempt the U.S. Army from the Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA), which provides   more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard
SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the California Air Resources Board, today led a multistate coalition in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to implement a lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule strengthening National Ambi  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard
MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 24 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 14 states and local governments in suing the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to implement a lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule strengthening national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS)  more
Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Sue to Restore $73 Million in Federal Highway Funds for New York
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Sue to Restore $73 Million in Federal Highway Funds for New York * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today sued to block the federal government's unlawful cancellation of more than $73 million in highway funding for New York. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it would  more
Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States' Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States' Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Massachusetts' lawsuit against the prediction market platform Kalshi for illegally offering sports betting in violation   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS PROGRAM FOR BLIND AMERICANS FROM FEDERAL OVERREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS PROGRAM FOR BLIND AMERICANS FROM FEDERAL OVERREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's erosion of a long-established, successful program offering economic opportunities to blind Americans. The Randolph-Sheppa  more
Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections
SALEM, Oregon, April 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * AG Rayfield: "President Trump wants to turn letter carriers into election gatekeepers." Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania have asked a federal court to permanen  more
Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general and local governments in suing the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to implement a lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule strengthening national ambient air quality standards  more
Barnard College: Curiosity Initiative Lecture Series Continues With 'What If...?' Talk
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Curiosity Initiative Lecture Series Continues with "What if...?" Talk Two Barnard faculty members, Nicholas Bartlett and Nathan Gorelick, spoke about their research and curiosity journeys with the community, as part of the College's latest series celebrating curiosity. * What is the spark that drives professors' research? How do those looking to continue their research long after initial curiosity has subsided, push thr  more
Bath Named World's Best for Green Spaces and Nature
BATH, England, April 24 -- Bath Spa University issued the following news: * * * Bath named world's best for Green Spaces and Nature Bath has been named the best place in the world for green spaces and nature by Time Out and Intrepid Travel, based on a global survey of 24,000 residents. Outranking cities such as London and Edinburgh, Bath has earned this green-fingered title for its stunning pockets of green space and vast natural landscapes. Bath Spa University itself is very fortunate to h  more
Binghamton University: Beyond Black - Research Explores the Feather Color of American Crows - as Seen by Crows
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 25 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Beyond black: Research explores the feather color of American crows -- as seen by crows Birds can see into the UV spectrum, which allows them to pick up on signals that the human eye cannot By Jennifer Micale To understand birds -- their social relationships, their choices, even their feathers -- you need to understand the way they see the world. That can be a challenging task, because birds a  more
Binghamton University: Source Project Class Transcribes Census Records From Rare Sephardi Script
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Source Project class transcribes census records from rare Sephardi script Students' knowledge of Solitreo, a handwritten form of Ladino, is helping preserve records from a now-lost diaspora By Jennifer Micale On the screen, the census records formed a complex alphabet soup. Headings were in a heavy black Meruba print, with smaller letters in Rashi underneath, interspersed with a florid Solitreo scrawl  more
Boaz Goldwater discusses the GENIUS Act on the City Bar Association's podcast
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news about a podcast: * * * Boaz Goldwater discusses the GENIUS Act on the City Bar Association's podcast * Davis Polk associate Boaz Goldwater was featured on the New York City Bar Association's podcast discussing the Treasury's notice of proposed rulemaking implementing the GENIUS Act's framework for regulating payment stablecoins. The episode highlights key ambiguities for issuers, i  more
Building Everyday Behavioral Skills in Early Childhood Could Shield Young Brains from Prenatal Stress
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Building Everyday Behavioral Skills in Early Childhood Could Shield Young Brains from Prenatal Stress * Researchers from the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center and Queens College suggest that building strong adaptive skills in early childhood may serve as a buffer against the detrimental effects of prenatal stress on a child's developing brain. Adaptive skills refer to eve  more
CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe Into Assault on Muslim Woman Near LIU Brooklyn
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe into Assault on Muslim Woman Near LIU Brooklyn The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned the assault of a Muslim woman wearing hijab near LIU Brooklyn and is calling on law enforcement authorities  more
California Money Launderer Sentenced in D.C. to 70 Months for Role in Scheme that Stole $263 Million
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * California Money Launderer Sentenced in D.C. to 70 Months for Role in Scheme that Stole $263 Million * WASHINGTON - Evan Tangeman, 22, of Newport Beach, California, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 70 months in prison for laundering millions of dollars generated by an elaborate social engineering scheme orchestrated by a multi-state criminal enterprise th  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Don't Forget SPLC's Anti-Catholic Legacy
NEW YORK, April 25 -- 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 24, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * DON'T FORGET SPLC'S ANTI-CATHOLIC LEGACY Racism is a curse, and it is therefore understandable that news stories about the corrupt Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) are focused on its funding of the Ku Klux Kl  more
Center for Constitutional Rights: Defending Dissent Against The Assault on Civil and Human Rights
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement on April 21, 2026: * * * Defending Dissent Against The Assault on Civil and Human Rights In response to the Trump Administration's attack on organizations defending civil rights, the Center for Constitutional Rights released the following statement: It must be stated clearly and unambiguously: this administration's intent is to crush every instance of dissent and roll back the progress of civil and huma  more
CFTC Reaffirms Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets in Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Filing
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Reaffirms Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets in Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Filing * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed an amicus brief in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirming the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction over the U.S. commodity derivatives markets, including event contract markets commonly referred to as predict  more
CFTC Sues New York Over Prediction Markets Amid Ongoing Efforts to Preserve Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Sues New York Over Prediction Markets Amid Ongoing Efforts to Preserve Jurisdiction * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to halt the State of New York's efforts to apply state gambling laws against CFTC-registered contract markets. New York has sought to enforce state laws agai  more
Chancellor King Announces Expansion of School of Nursing at SUNY Brockport During Campus Visit
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Announces Expansion of School of Nursing at SUNY Brockport During Campus Visit $15 Million Project Will Create Additional Laboratory and Simulation Space for the Nursing Program; Photos Available Here Builds on SUNY's Commitment to Expand Nursing Opportunities and Address the Healthcare Staffing Shortage in New York State Supports Governor Kathy Hochul's Goal to Grow New   more
Chancellor King Celebrates Student Achievements at 2026 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Celebrates Student Achievements at 2026 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference Annual Conference Convenes Undergraduate Students and Faculty Mentors to Present Student Research * Syracuse, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted undergraduate researchers during the 2026 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) held at SUNY Upst  more
Chancellor King Launches Community College Honors Transfer Pathway Program During Visit to SUNY Geneseo
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Launches Community College Honors Transfer Pathway Program During Visit to SUNY Geneseo Participants Enrolled in Honors Programs at Select SUNY Community Colleges Statewide Can Access Resources at SUNY Geneseo; Students Will Also be Guaranteed Direct Admission to the College Furthers SUNY's Goal to Expand Seamless Transfer for Students Moving from Community College to a Bac  more
CIS, Astrix, and Cequence Release New AI Security Companion Guides
EAST GREENBUSH, New York, April 20 -- The Center for Internet Security issued the following news release with Astrix Security and Cequence Security: * * * CIS, Astrix, and Cequence Release New AI Security Companion Guides Partnership delivers practical guidance for securing LLMs, agents, and MCP environments * CLIFTON PARK, N.Y., NEW YORK, and SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS), Astrix Security, and Cequence Security today announced the release of three new   more
Coalition Files Brief Urging Court to Block Justice Department's Demand for California Voters' Private Data
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Coalition Files Brief Urging Court to Block Justice Department's Demand for California Voters' Private Data Voting rights groups argue that the Justice Department's pursuit of California's voter rolls exceeds federal authority and puts voter privacy at risk. The department's lawsuit against California is one of its 31 cases across the country seeking  more
Columbia Journalism School Alumni and Current Students Chosen for FASPE Ethics Fellowship
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Columbia Journalism School Alumni and Current Students Chosen for FASPE Ethics Fellowship The CJS community joins the groundbreaking program for journalism students and early-career professionals. * Ismael El Bou-Cottereau, '25 M.S.; Tannu Jain, '26 M.A. Science; Jake Klingensmith, '27 M.S. Journalism/Computer Science; Marsha McLeod, '18 M.S. Stabile; and Riddhi Setty, '25 M.S. Stabile are  more
Columbia Journalism School Expands M.S. Curriculum With New Specialized Arts, Culture, Entertainment Track
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Columbia Journalism School Expands M.S. Curriculum with New Specialized Arts, Culture, Entertainment (ACE) Track Tracks offer more focused, hands-on pathways for student interests. * Columbia Journalism School is introducing a new specialized track within its M.S. program, giving students additional ways to shape their experience at the J-School. The Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE) t  more
Concern Raised Over Reported Lack of Transparency in Book Removals in Florida's Polk County Schools
NEW YORK, April 24 [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: * * * Concern Raised Over Reported Lack of Transparency in Book Removals in Florida's Polk County Schools * (MIAMI)-PEN America is urging Florida school districts to follow consistent and transparent procedures for book challenges in light of a report in The Ledger that raises serious concern  more
Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States
WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States * WASHINGTON-Following litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected 3,814 river miles in states from Minnesota to New York and Alabama to Virginia for four mussel species. "I'm thrilled that these mussels and the rivers they nee  more
Democracy scholar David Campbell elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 24 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Democracy scholar David Campbell elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest learned societies and independent policy research centers. Campbell was one of the 252 leaders in academia, the arts, journali  more
Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating approximately 3,814 river miles (6,138 kilometers) of occupied critical habitat for four freshwater mussels -rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. This designation spans 17 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky  more
Discovery of Immune Tolerance Switch Could Yield Better IBD Treatments
NEW YORK, April 24 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Discovery of Immune Tolerance Switch Could Yield Better IBD Treatments * Weill Cornell Medicine investigators made an unexpected finding about how the immune system normally suppresses inappropriate chronic inflammation in the intestine, potentially opening new avenues for therapies against inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), food allergy and other autoimmune conditions  more
Duckworth, Cantwell, Markey Demand Investigation into Whether FAA Chief Deliberately Violated Ethics Agreement to Boost Stock Payout Beyond $25 Million--and Lied About It
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Cantwell, Markey Demand Investigation into Whether FAA Chief Deliberately Violated Ethics Agreement to Boost Stock Payout Beyond $25 Million--and Lied About It * April 23, 2026 Former Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford intentionally held on to his Republic stock until the company completed a lucrative merger, turning his original 16,733 shares into more than 652,470 shares in the n  more
Environmental Defense Fund: North Carolina Utilities Commission Order Delaying Low-cost Solar is 'Insult to Injury' as Customer Bills Soar and Duke Energy Rate Hikes Loom
NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * NC Utilities Commission order delaying low-cost solar is 'insult to injury' as customer bills soar and Duke Energy rate hikes loom RALEIGH, N.C. -- On April 23, the North Carolina Utilities Commission issued an order delaying the 2026 solar and solar-plus-storage procurement process until after they issue an order on the 2026 Carbon Plan/Integrated Resources Plan, which should occur  more
ESF Students Spotlight Climate Storytelling at Planet Forward Summit in Washington, D.C.
NEW YORK, April 25 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * ESF Students Spotlight Climate Storytelling at Planet Forward Summit in Washington, D.C. SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- April 24, 2026 -- Twenty-five students from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) immersed themselves in three days of multimedia storytelling at the 2026 Planet Forward Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. Planet Forward,  more
FAA Fact Sheet: Engineered Material Arresting System
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following fact sheet: * * * Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) Background The runway safety area (RSA) enhances the safety of aircraft that undershoot, overrun, or veer off the runway. The RSA provides a clear, graded area which provides additional space for pilots to bring their aircraft to a safe stop. Though RSAs vary in size by runway, they can be as large as 500 feet wide   more
Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Proclamation Eliminating Asylum is Unlawful
NEW YORK, April 24 [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 Appeals Court Rules Trump Proclamation Eliminating Asylum is Unlawful * WASHINGTON -A federal appeals court today ruled that President Trump's Day 1 proclamation aimed at completely shutting down asylum at the border is unlawful  more
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp.
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp. * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by OceanFirst Financial Corp., of Toms River, New Jersey, to merge with Flushing Financial Corporation, and thereby indirectly acquire Flushing Bank, both of Uniondale, New York. For media inquiries, please email media@frb.gov or call 202-452-  more
Fernando Mendoza and Family Launch Mendoza Family Fund With National MS Society Ahead of Draft Day
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * Fernando Mendoza and Family Launch Mendoza Family Fund with National MS Society ahead of Draft Day Fund will advance multiple sclerosis research and support programs for families impacted by the disease; 2025 Heisman Trophy winner commits $500K to National MS Society to launch the fund * The National Multiple Sclerosis Society today announced the launch of the Mendoza Family Fund  more
Fifth Circuit Rules Challenge to Extreme Texas Immigration Law Must Be Dismissed on Procedural Grounds
NEW YORK, April 24 [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: * * * Fifth Circuit Rules Challenge to Extreme Texas Immigration Law Must Be Dismissed on Procedural Grounds * NEW ORLEANS -The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals today reversed a panel ruling that had affirmed a lower court's injunction against   more
FOLLOWING DEADLY ATTACK ON U.S. BASE IN KUWAIT THAT KILLED 6 SERVICEMEMBERS, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND HOUSE DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND SECRETARY HEGSETH INVESTIGATE FORCE PROTECTION FAILURES
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * FOLLOWING DEADLY ATTACK ON U.S. BASE IN KUWAIT THAT KILLED 6 SERVICEMEMBERS, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND HOUSE DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND SECRETARY HEGSETH INVESTIGATE FORCE PROTECTION FAILURES * Following Deadly Attack on U.S. Base in Kuwait that Killed 6 Servicemembers, Congressman Pat Ryan and House Democratic Veterans Demand Secretary Hegseth Investigate Force Protection Failures In a letter to Def  more
Former Toyota Executive Mentors HPU Students
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 24 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Former Toyota Executive Mentors HPU Students * HIGH POINT, N.C., April 24, 2026 - High Point University (r) students learned how motivation and personal goals can help navigate their professional careers from Sean Suggs, HPU's Technology Executive in Residence and former president of Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina, during his recent visit to campus. Suggs led a Life Skills an  more
Free Press: Shareholder Vote for Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Won't Be the Final Word on This Dangerous Mega-Merger
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Shareholder Vote for Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Won't Be the Final Word on This Dangerous Mega-Merger On Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders voted to accept Paramount Skydance's $110 billion bid to acquire the news and entertainment company. The merger of these two companies would create a media colossus  more
From Community College to Syracuse: The Transfer Pathway Is Open
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * From Community College to Syracuse: The Transfer Pathway Is Open The College of Professional Studies has partnered with eight New York community colleges to streamline credit transfers and ease the transition to a bachelor's degree. Hope Alvarez The University's College of Professional Studies is forging impactful partnerships with a network of community colleges across New York State united by a bold share  more
Full Transcript: Veteran News Executive Tammy Haddad for "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Veteran News Executive Tammy Haddad for "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with veteran news executive Tammy Haddad for "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Tammy Haddad: This dinner is so important because on this weekend, all of these folks are talking to each other. They don't really get the chance to do that. Dasha Burns: Hello, h  more
Goldman Sachs Announces Redemption of All Outstanding Depositary Shares Representing Interests in Its 3.80% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series T
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Sachs Announces Redemption of All Outstanding Depositary Shares Representing Interests in Its 3.80% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series T The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) (the "Company") today announced that on May 10, 2026 (the "Redemption Date") it will redeem all outstanding shares of its 3.80% Fixed-Rate R  more
Goldman, Menendez, Pou Call on FIFA to Subsidize Astronomical Cost of MetLife Train Tickets
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Menendez, Pou Call on FIFA to Subsidize Astronomical Cost of MetLife Train Tickets * Washington, D.C. \- Following reports that round-trip train tickets to MetLife Stadium during the World Cup will cost $150 - nearly 12 times the usual fare - U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Nellie Pou (NJ-09) are calling on the International Federation of Association   more
Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Sue to Restore $73 Million in Federal Highway Funds for New York
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Sue to Restore $73 Million in Federal Highway Funds for New York * Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued to block the federal government's unlawful cancellation of more than $73 million in highway funding for New York. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it would withhold the fundin  more
Governor Hochul Announces $16.6 Million Project to Replace Six Bridges and One Culvert in Jefferson County
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $16.6 Million Project to Replace Six Bridges and One Culvert in Jefferson County * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is underway on a $16.6 million project that will enhance safety and mobility along key stretches of the popular Great Lakes Seaway Trail in Jefferson County. The project will replace six aging bridges and one culvert on the State Route 3  more
Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for $278 Million Affordable Development in Queens, Expanding Homeownership and Increasing Housing Supply in Far Rockaway
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for $278 Million Affordable Development in Queens, Expanding Homeownership and Increasing Housing Supply in Far Rockaway * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on the third phase of Arverne East in Far Rockaway. This $278 million affordable mixed-use project will create 89 cooperative homeownership units and 229 rental units  more
Governor Hochul Announces Major Milestone in Ongoing Project to Reimagine Albany International Airport
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Major Milestone in Ongoing Project to Reimagine Albany International Airport * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a major milestone in the $100 million project to revitalize Albany International Airport. Beginning later today, 6,000 square feet of the new Departure Hall will open for public use, which will include a direct connection to the TSA checkpoint on the   more
Governor Hochul Announces Niagara Bottling Selects New York State for New $160 Million Manufacturing Facility in the Mohawk Valley
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Niagara Bottling Selects New York State for New $160 Million Manufacturing Facility in the Mohawk Valley * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that California-based Niagara Bottling, LLC will construct a $160 million manufacturing and warehousing facility in the Town of Perth, Fulton County -the company's first facility in New York State. The 362,000-square-foot f  more
Governor Hochul Announces Overwhelming Response to 'Express NY' Submission Portal
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Overwhelming Response to 'Express NY' Submission Portal * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the public submission portal for the State's new EXPRESS NY (Expediting Processes and Regulations to Enable Streamlined Services) initiative received an overwhelming response of over 3,700 recommendations to cut red tape and improve government delivery. Roughly 2,000 uniq  more
Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Retired Environmental Conservation Police Officer Ronald J. Bosela
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Retired Environmental Conservation Police Officer Ronald J. Bosela * Governor Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff until sunset on April 25 in honor of fallen New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police Officer Ronald J. Bosela. "In responding to assist i  more
Green Groups Challenge Trump EPA's Efforts to Delay the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Green Groups Challenge Trump EPA's Efforts to Delay the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (Washington, D.C.) Public interest and environmental groups filed a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency today urging the agency to reconsider its latest attempt to delay the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program - the source of vitally important information about the air pollution that causes climate cha  more
Growing Assault on Press Freedom After Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Ombudsman
NEW YORK, April 24 [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: * * * Growing Assault on Press Freedom After Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Ombudsman PEN America expressed alarm today over the Department of Defense's firing of Jacqueline Smith, who served as the ombudsman for Stars and Stripes in a role that Congress established to safeguard the publicat  more
Hartwick Honors Employee Service Milestones at Annual Quinquennial Celebration
ONEONTA, New York, April 24 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick Honors Employee Service Milestones at Annual Quinquennial Celebration * This ceremony reflects Hartwick's deep appreciation for employees across all areas of campus. From faculty and coaches to those in dining services, facilities and administrative roles, each plays an essential part in supporting student success and advancing the College's mission. To join this exceptional community, check out  more
Hofstra University: No More Silos - Tackling Disease Outbreaks and Food Scarcity With One Health
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 24 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * No More Silos: Tackling Disease Outbreaks and Food Scarcity with One Health Lindsey Angioletti Public health challenges don't exist in silos, and neither should their solutions. "The importance of the One Health approach - looking at humans, animals, plants, environments, and ecosystem health - we have to use a broad-based approach when we look at complex diseases," said Dr. Laura Kahn, a physician, policy   more
Hofstra University: Zook Announces Forthcoming Publication of 'Tulsa Speaks'
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 25 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Zook Announces Forthcoming Publication of "Tulsa Speaks" Ginny Greenberg Professor of Journalism Kristal Brent Zook of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication has announced that her bookTulsa Speaks: A City Council, Reparations, and Race in America Today, will be published by Rutgers University Press in June 2026. Tulsa Speaks chronicles the ongoing work of Vanessa Hall-Harper, who was once the only Af  more
Hospitality competition winner plans to expand restaurant into a chain
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Hospitality competition winner plans to expand restaurant into a chain * Avery Sheppard was 18 when a business owner approached her mother, a fishery owner in Gore Bay, Ontario, about opening a fish and chips stand. Her mother wasn't interested. But Sheppard took the deal. "My parents thought I was crazy or that I was joking, but I persisted and did a lot of research," said Sheppard, now 23. "I figured out th  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Environmental Activist's Detention Undermines Turkiye's Role as COP31 Co-host
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Deniz Bayram, assistant researcher in the Europe and Central Asia Division: * * * Environmental Activist's Detention Undermines Turkiye's Role as COP31 Co-host The first hearing in the trial of a Turkish environmental activist, who faces charges stemming from a peaceful protest against new coal mining near her home, will begin on April 27. Meanwhile, the court is holding her in detention to p  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Hungary's Road Back to the Rule of Law Runs through the ICC
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by International Justice Program researcher Alice Autin: * * * Hungary's Road Back to the Rule of Law Runs through the ICC * At his first international press conference, Hungary's prime minister-elect Peter Magyar pledged to reverse his country's move to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). Magyar won a landslide victory in Hungary's April 12 election, where he campaigned, among othe  more
ICYMI - Politico: House Lawmakers Get a Chilling Demo of 'Jailbroken' AI
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on April 24, 2026: * * * ICYMI--Politico: House Lawmakers Get a Chilling Demo of 'Jailbroken' AI House Republicans see inside the adversary's playbook * This week, the House Committee on Homeland Security hosted a bipartisan, closed-door demonstration of "jailbroken" AI with presentations from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) National Counterter  more
ICYMI: Tech, Telecom Leaders Sound Alarm on Rising Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime by International Criminal Networks
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Tech, Telecom Leaders Sound Alarm on Rising Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime by International Criminal Networks This week, the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection convened a hearing to examine how transnational criminal organizations are weaponizing emerging technologie  more
In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott in the NY Post: Mamdani made Ken Griffin a target -- and cemented NYC's death spiral
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott in the NY Post: Mamdani made Ken Griffin a target -- and cemented NYC's death spiral * NAPLES, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott published an op-ed in the New York Post arguing against wealth tax proposals pushed by blue state socialists like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the death spiral ahead for New York if they keep villainizing their biggest tax base.   more
In Era of Ultra Wealthy 'Calling the Shots', World must Confront 'Injustice of Inequality', Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Committee
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * In Era of Ultra Wealthy 'Calling the Shots', World must Confront 'Injustice of Inequality', Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Committee * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message to the Founding Committee for an International Panel on Inequality, in Johannesburg, South Africa, today: I send my warm greetings as you gather in Johannesburg to further discuss a propo  more
In One Week, DOJ's New Fraud Division Secures $300M in Funding for Prosecutorial Support While Announcing More Indictments, Convictions, and Sentences Representing Millions In Taxpayer Fraud
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * In One Week, DOJ's New Fraud Division Secures $300M in Funding for Prosecutorial Support While Announcing More Indictments, Convictions, and Sentences Representing Millions In Taxpayer Fraud The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division announced the following actions from across the country to hold individuals accountable for schemes that attempted or succeeded in defrauding the Ame  more
Incident Volume Falls as Organized Crime Reshapes Cargo Theft Landscape Through Impersonation and Targeted Commodity Selection
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 25 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Incident Volume Falls as Organized Crime Reshapes Cargo Theft Landscape Through Impersonation and Targeted Commodity Selection Verisk CargoNet, a Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) business and leader in cargo theft prevention and recovery, recorded 767 supply chain crime events across the United States and Canada in the first quarter of 2026, a 5.3 percent decrease from Q1 2025 and a 12  more
Institute for Energy Research: Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Closed and the U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports Continues
WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Closed and the U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports Continues * Key Takeaways 1 The ceasefire in hostilities continues, but so does the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz as the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports and Iran threatens maritime traffic. 2 The blockade is costing Iran around $13 billion per month, and th  more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Davor Savicic: Bosnian Serb Recruiter for the Wagner Group
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on April 24, 2026, by Eurasia and terrorism associate Sam Jones in the foundation's Militant Leadership Monitor: * * * Davor Savicic: Bosnian Serb Recruiter for the Wagner Group Executive Summary: * Davor Savicic--a Bosnian Serb with a deep paramilitary background--has become one of the most prominent foreign members of the Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner, and actively recruits ethnic Serbs and oth  more
Joint Statement: Vineyard Theatre Ratifies First Collective Bargaining Agreement With IATSE Covering Backstage and Overhire Crew Members
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * Joint Statement: Vineyard Theatre Ratifies First Collective Bargaining Agreement With IATSE Covering Backstage and Overhire Crew Members * Vineyard Theatre ( Sarah Stern, Artistic Director; Moogie Brooks, Managing Producer) has ratified its first collective bargaining agreement with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE),   more
Kennedy, Meng Lead Congressional Effort Demanding Reversal of Harmful Refugee Detention Policy
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Meng Lead Congressional Effort Demanding Reversal of Harmful Refugee Detention Policy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Grace Meng (NY-06) led a coalition of 35 House Democrats in demanding the Trump administration immediately reverse a dangerous new policy that allows for the arrest and detention of legally admitted refugees after one year in the United S  more
Knight Institute Commends Mayor Mamdani for Vetoing NYC "Buffer Zone" Bill Restricting Protest Near Educational Facilities
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Commends Mayor Mamdani for Vetoing NYC "Buffer Zone" Bill Restricting Protest Near Educational Facilities New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani today vetoed a bill that would have restricted protest outside schools and educational facilities, a measure that would have given the New York Police Department (NYPD) broad authority to regulate p  more
Knight Institute Says State Department Memo Confirms Unbounded Scope of Trump Immigration Policy
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Says State Department Memo Confirms Unbounded Scope of Trump Immigration Policy The U.S. government last night released a State Department memo in a case challenging an immigration policy that targets noncitizen researchers, advocates, fact-checkers, and trust and safety workers for visa denials, revocations, detention, and deportation b  more
League of Conservation Voters: This Week in Climate Action - April 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - April 24, 2026: * * * TQUOTES OF THE WEEK: "We must ensure that Trump's friends in the oil and gas industry aren't taking advantage of the chaos to rake in record profits at the expense of hard-working American families." -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) on the introduction of the Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act which would protect consumers  more
League of Women Voters of Oregon, LULAC File Amicus Brief in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Defend Voter Privacy
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters of Oregon, LULAC File Amicus Brief in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Defend Voter Privacy Groups urge Ninth Circuit to uphold dismissal as federal courts reject similar DOJ demands in four other states * Today the League of Women Voters of Oregon and the League of United Latin American Citizens, represented by Campaign Leg  more
Littler Issues Commentary: DOL Releases Proposed Rule on Joint Employment Status Under FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by shareholders James A. Paretti and Robert W. Pritchard: * * * DOL Releases Proposed Rule on Joint Employment Status Under FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA At a Glance * Rule proposes joint employer analyses for "vertical" and "horizontal" joint employment to be applied under subject laws. * Proposed rule largely tracks joint employment regulations promulgated in 2020 during the first Trump a  more
Malliotakis, Local Officials and Residents Call for Federal Investigation into NYC Shelters
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis, Local Officials and Residents Call for Federal Investigation into NYC Shelters (STATEN ISLAND, NY) -Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) called on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate no-bid contracts tied to many New York City homeless shelters, citing a blatant lack of accountability and oversight and pointing to research showing out-of-control costs to taxp  more
Md. A.G. Brown Leads Multistate Coalition in Filing Amicus Brief Defending Program That Expands Economic Opportunity for Blind Americans
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Leads Multistate Coalition in Filing Amicus Brief Defending Program That Expands Economic Opportunity for Blind Americans Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is leading a multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Taylor v. U.S. Department of Education, supporting a federal lawsuit challenging a decision by t  more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Limits on Fine Particulate Matter Pollution
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Limits on Fine Particulate Matter Pollution Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 14 states and local governments in suing the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The lawsuit challenges the EPA's failure to implement a lifesaving 2024 Clean  more
Meng, Kennedy Lead Congressional Effort Demanding Reversal of Harmful Refugee Detention Policy
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Meng, Kennedy Lead Congressional Effort Demanding Reversal of Harmful Refugee Detention Policy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (NY-26) led a coalition of 35 House Democrats in demanding the Trump administration immediately reverse a dangerous new policy that allows for the arrest and deten  more
Mohamed Diallo '26 Reassembles the Story of Yale's Early Black Students With Archival Research and ArcGIS Mapping
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 24 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Mohamed Diallo '26 reassembles the story of Yale's early Black students with archival research and ArcGIS mapping As a Community Engagement intern at Beinecke Library, Mohamed Diallo '26 played a central role in the creation of the online resource "Shining Light on Truth: Early Black Students at Yale." The website features profiles of Black students who attended Yale from 1830 to 1940-- the first known compr  more
MTA, Port Authority to Conduct In-Person Outreach on Upcoming Jamaica LIRR Station Redesign Project
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * MTA, Port Authority to Conduct In-Person Outreach on Upcoming Jamaica LIRR Station Redesign Project In-Person Outreach Coincides With Recently Announced Customer Survey Which Can Be Completed Online Governor Hochul Committed $50 Million in Executive Budget to Fund Planning for the Redesign of Jamaica Station Project Will Better Integrate Long Island Rail  more
N.Y. Design & Construction Dept.: Brooklyn Jail Reaches the Top, in Latest Step Toward Closing Rikers Island
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * New Brooklyn Jail Reaches the Top, in Latest Step Toward Closing Rikers Island (Brooklyn, NY - April 23, 2026) The NYC Department of Correction (DOC), NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) joined more than 100 construction workers yesterday as the last piece of structural steel was pl  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept.: Unified Command Completes Phase One of Environmental Cleanup and Vessel Stabilization at Buffalo Naval Park
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Unified Command Completes Phase One of Environmental Cleanup and Vessel Stabilization at Buffalo Naval Park The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), United States Coast Guard (USCG), the City of Buffalo, and Buffalo Naval Park today announced the completion of phase one to stabilize two historically and culturally signif  more
N.Y. State Agriculture Department Announces $2 Million Awarded Through Pilot Program to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to Improve Water Quality Across the State
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news on April 24, 2026: * * * State Agriculture Department Announces $2 Million Awarded Through Pilot Program to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to Improve Water Quality Across the State Funding Awarded Through the State's Ecosystem Based Management Program Will Support On-and Off-Farm Water Quality Conservation Programs Announcement Comes As New York State Celebrates Earth Week   more
NASEO Launches State and Industry Collaborative to Support Implementation of Advanced Grid Optimization Technologies
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NASEO Launches State and Industry Collaborative to Support Implementation of Advanced Grid Optimization Technologies By Camille Norton On March 25, 2026, at the NASEO State Transmission Summit, NASEO announced the launch of the NASEO Grid Optimization Task Force, a new collaboration among State Energy Offices, private-sector partners, and other subject-matter experts to identi  more
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Chief Conservation Officer Bamford Testifies Before Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following written testimony by Holly Bamford, chief conservation officer of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Restoration Efforts in the Great Lakes Region": * * * Chair Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before this Committee on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiat  more
National School Boards Association and Go Green Initiative Announce Winners of $45,000 Indoor Air Quality Grants
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 20 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news release: * * * National School Boards Association and Go Green Initiative Announce Winners of $45,000 Indoor Air Quality Grants Winners Represent Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Washington * During the NSBA 2026 Annual Conference, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the Go Green Initiative announced ten winn  more
New Report Reveals Two NY-17 Hospitals At Risk Of Closure and Layoffs After Mike Lawler Voted To Decimate Medicaid
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * New Report Reveals Two NY-17 Hospitals At Risk Of Closure and Layoffs After Mike Lawler Voted To Decimate Medicaid * Lawler voted TWICE for the largest Medicaid cut in history -now local hospitals in his own district are on the chopping block A damning new report from LoHud lays out exactly what Mike Lawler's vote to gut Medicaid means for Hudson Valley families -and it's a nig  more
New York Times: "Tariffs Raised Consumers' Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses"
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * New York Times: "Tariffs Raised Consumers' Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses" * "American families are certainly the losers" After Trump and House Republicans' tariffs forced Americans to pay thousands of dollars more per family for everyday goods, new reporting from the New York Times finds that little of that money will be returned to consumers, even as the Trump   more
Newmark Upsizes Its Senior Unsecured Credit Facility by 50% to $900 Million and Extends Maturity to April 17, 2030
NEW YORK, April 22 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Upsizes its Senior Unsecured Credit Facility by 50% to $900 Million and Extends Maturity to April 17, 2030 Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, today announced terms of its amended senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credi  more
News Corp. to Report Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Earnings
NEW YORK, April 21 (TNSxrep) -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release: * * * News Corp to Report Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Earnings News Corp will release its third quarter Fiscal 2026 results on Thursday, May 7, 2026. News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson and Chief Financial Officer Lavanya Chandrashekar will discuss the results via a live audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. EDT (Sydney: May 8, at 7:00 a.m. AEST). To listen to the webc  more
NJDOL Halts Work for Two New York Contractors on Newark Apartment Complex Construction Project
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 25 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * NJDOL Halts Work for Two New York Contractors on Newark Apartment Complex Construction Project The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) issued separate stop-work orders against two out-of-state contractors on April 14, 2026, after NJDOL investigators found wage theft and multiple labor law violations affecting workers on the construction of  more
NYCEDC, CFDA Announce Continuation of Fashion Manufacturing Initiative Through New Local Production Fund
NEW YORK, April 20 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * NYCEDC, CFDA Announce Continuation of Fashion Manufacturing Initiative Through New Local Production Fund Program Connects Local Manufacturers with Brands Strengthening New York City's Garment Manufacturing Industry and Supporting Tariff Challenges $1.7 Million Combined Investment from NYCEDC and CFDA, with Industry Partners * Today, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYC  more
NYCLU on Mayor Mamdani Veto of Anti-Speech Buffer Zone Bill
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU on Mayor Mamdani Veto of Anti-Speech Buffer Zone Bill * NEW YORK CITY - Today, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed Intro 175-B, legislation that directs the New York Police Department to establish rules restricting protest outside of educational facilities. The administration will let Intro 1-B, which applies to areas around houses of worship and which the Council p  more
NYGOP Chair Ed Cox Endorses Diamant Hysenaj in NY-14
ALBANY, New York, April 20 -- The New York Republican Party issued the following statement by Chair Ed Cox: * * * NYGOP Chair Ed Cox Endorses Diamant Hysenaj in NY-14 "Diamant Hysenaj is exactly the kind of candidate who can help grow and strengthen the Republican Party in New York. His story -- coming to America as a child refugee from Albania, building a successful business, and creating jobs for New Yorkers -- is the American Dream in action. "Diamant understands the challenges facing wor  more
Participants in URI's Ideation Studio form startup ideas
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 24 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Participants in URI's Ideation Studio form startup ideas * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 24, 2026 - Seventeen University of Rhode Island students, faculty, and alumni presented their ideas for a startup business to judges at URI Innovations ' RISE-UP Ideation Studio 's Pitch Night on April 22 in the Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences. Ideation Studio participants worked in  more
Placing Heritage on a Pedestal: Multicultural Expression at UConn
STORRS, Connecticut, April 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Placing Heritage on a Pedestal: Multicultural Expression at UConn * Springtime at UConn isn't just about basketball. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn promotes the health and well-being of state residents through enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of Connecticut and beyond. Dedicated to its mission, every Spring, UConn hosts a vibrant mix of c  more
Post-Pandemic Cycling Boom in Major Cities, as Cyclist Safety Improved Thanks to More and Better Cycling Infrastructure
LONDON, England, April 24 (TNSjou) -- Taylor and Francis Group issued the following news: * * * Post-pandemic cycling boom in major cities, as cyclist safety improved thanks to more and better cycling infrastructure Findings of new study - released as fuel prices for motor vehicles soar internationally - include fatality rates dropping, per 10 million trips, by 88% in Paris, 82% in London and 62% in New York City * Cycling in some of the world's largest cities has continued to increase sinc  more
Professor Stanley Brand quoted in New York Times
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Stanley Brand quoted in New York Times * CARLISLE, PA-Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government Stanley Brand was recently quoted in an article in the New York Times titled "House Democrat Wages a Lonely Legal Fight Testing Congress's Power." You can read the article by clicking here. Representative LaMonica McIver, Democrat of New Jersey, was charged by the  more
Record-Breaking Number of Barnard Students and Alumnae Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Record-Breaking Number of Barnard Students and Alumnae Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships 12 Barnard students and alumnae received support for graduate research from the U.S. National Science Foundation, and another nine earned honorable mentions for their remarkable potential in STEM fields. * In April, a dozen Barnard College students and alumnae -- the highest number on record for the institution -- were select  more
Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan * DALLAS, TX - Related Digital, a vertically integrated data center development and investment platform, and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that financing has been secured for Related Digital's $16 billion data center campus   more
Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan * Related Digital and Funds Affiliated with Blackstone Commit Equity to Fund Project; Fixed Rate, Long-Term Debt Financing Anchored by PIMCO-Managed Funds and Accounts Campus Creates Thousands of Union Construction Jobs and Significant Community Investment  more
Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan
NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan Related Digital and Funds Affiliated with Blackstone Commit Equity to Fund Project; Fixed Rate, Long-Term Debt Financing Anchored by PIMCO-Managed Funds and Accounts Campus Creates Thousands of Union Construction Jobs and Significant Community Investment * Dallas, TX - Related D  more
REPRESENTATIVES PAT RYAN, ANGIE CRAIG INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO HOLD HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR SKY-HIGH DENIAL RATES, REFUND PATIENTS FOR UNFAIR HEALTH CARE COSTS
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * REPRESENTATIVES PAT RYAN, ANGIE CRAIG INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO HOLD HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR SKY-HIGH DENIAL RATES, REFUND PATIENTS FOR UNFAIR HEALTH CARE COSTS * Representatives Pat Ryan, Angie Craig Introduce Legislation to Hold Health Insurance Companies Accountable for Sky-High Denial Rates, Refund Patients for Unfair Health Care Costs The "Patient Refunds for Bad Denials Act"   more
SEC Charges Private Equity Fund Adviser & Co-Founder in Alleged Fraud
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:26-cv-03408; S.D.N.Y. filed Apr. 24, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jay S. Lucas and Lucas Brand Equity, LLC, No. 1:26-cv-03408 (S.D.N.Y. filed Apr. 24, 2026) On April 24, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges against Jay S. Lucas and Lucas Brand Equity, LLC ("LBE"), an unregistered investment adviser Lucas controlled, for allegedly makin  more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, good morning. Unlike the endless wars of the past that dragged on for years and for decades with little to show for it, Operation Epic Fury has delivered a decisive military result in just weeks. Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, as the President has pointe  more
SEMI's ASMC Event Spotlights Practical Strategies for Overcoming Today's Biggest Semiconductor Manufacturing Challenges
MILPITAS, California, April 24 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * SEMI's ASMC Event Spotlights Practical Strategies for Overcoming Today's Biggest Semiconductor Manufacturing Challenges SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced the program for its 37th annual Advanced Semiconductor Manu  more
Senior Executive Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Leading a Money Laundering Operation for Transnational Criminal Organizations
BROOKLYN, New York, April 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Senior Executive Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Leading a Money Laundering Operation for Transnational Criminal Organizations Defendant Laundered Approximately $300 Million, Including for Cartels and Drug Traffickers, Using a Technology Company as a Cover * Alain Bibliowicz Mitrani, a resident of Miami, Florida and a citizen of France and Colombi  more
Social Work Faculty Honored with Provost Award for Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship
STORRS, Connecticut, April 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Social Work Faculty Honored with Provost Award for Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship * For addressing critical societal challenges through impactful, community-engaged research, Sukhmani Singh, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, has received a 2026 Provost's Award for Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship in the Emerging Scholar Research category. Singh's scholarsh  more
Spring Student Showcase highlights research and experiential learning
BUFFALO, New York, April 27 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Spring Student Showcase highlights research and experiential learning * The inaugural Spring Student Showcase at Buffalo State, an all-day campus-wide event scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026. All classes will be cancelled that day to ensure optimum participation in this dynamic celebration of student achievement and academic excellence. Designed to spotlight the impressive breadth and depth   more
Star-Studded Hispanic Federation Gala Honors Trailblazers and Raises More Than $3 Million For Vital Community Work
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Star-Studded Hispanic Federation Gala Honors Trailblazers and Raises More Than $3 Million For Vital Community Work * Chaired by award-winning artist Lin-Manuel Miranda, HF gala honor ed Chef Jose Andres, actor Esai Moral  more
Start Spreading the Views: Great Seats and Better Insights as Students Explore Careers with the New York Yankees
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Start Spreading the Views: Great Seats and Better Insights as Students Explore Careers with the New York Yankees * A group of LeBow students saw what a difference two hours and about 100 miles can make as they made the trip from 30th Street in Philadelphia to 161st Street in the Bronx, home to the New York Yankees. "New" Yankee Stadium, opened in 2009, is the team's home fie  more
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul * Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in response to the federal government's lawsuit against New York for enforcing the state's gambling laws in actions against prediction market platforms: "Once again, this administration is prioritizing big corporations over consumers and New Yorkers  more
Study explores why workers are leaving their jobs in the homeless services sector
BUFFALO, New York, April 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study explores why workers are leaving their jobs in the homeless services sector * BUFFALO, N.Y. - A new study by a University at Buffalo social work researcher shows that 43% of frontline workers in the homeless services sector nationally reported an intention to leave their jobs. The findings published in the International Journal on Homelessness represent the   more
SUNY Potsdam Art Education Program Leads Community Engagement Initiatives
POTSDAM, New York, April 25 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Art Education Program Leads Community Engagement Initiatives Students and faculty in SUNY Potsdam's Bachelor of Fine Arts program in art education (K-12) are leading a series of outreach initiatives this semester, providing hands on arts experiences for local youth while gaining valuable real world teaching practice. "Our ongoing efforts highlight the art education pro  more
SUNY University at Albany: Showcase 2026 - Tracking Algal Blooms Through Lake Mud
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following Q&A on April 24, 2026, by Mike Nolan with Katelyn Jacques, student research assistant of Paleoclimate Lab in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences: * * * Showcase 2026: Tracking Algal Blooms Through Lake Mud Katelyn Jacques, a sophomore environmental studies major, joined the Paleoclimate Lab in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences as a student research assistant this semester.   more
Suozzi Unveils Bipartisan SACRED Act to Protect Houses of Worship
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Unveils Bipartisan SACRED Act to Protect Houses of Worship * Glen Cove, NY - Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) unveiled his bipartisan buffer zones bill, the Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption (SACRED) Act. The bill, co-led by Congressman Max Miller (R-OH), would make it a federal crime to intentionally intimidate, obstruct  more
Syracuse University: Law Professor Builds AI 'Coach' to Support Students Around the Clock
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Law Professor Builds AI 'Coach' to Support Students Around the Clock Professor Jack Graves designed the tool to give students unlimited practice opportunities aligned with course content and outcomes. Robert Conrad College of Law Professor Jack Graves has developed an artificial intelligence bot that uses curated, course-specific materials to assist students in mastering the applicable legal rules and their  more
Syracuse University: Military-Connected Alum Brings Cutting-Edge Wellness Tool to NVRC
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Military-Connected Alum Brings Cutting-Edge Wellness Tool to NVRC The compact wellness pod offers four- to six-minute guided meditations and breathing exercises designed to help users reset between classes or commitments. Charlie Poag As students across campus juggle the demands of capstone presentations and final exams, learning how to handle stress becomes imperative for success at the end of the academic  more
Syracuse University: When AI Enters the Arena - Students Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * When AI Enters the Arena: Students Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges A capture-the-flag cybersecurity competition at the College of Engineering and Computer Science brought together 20 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. Alex Dunbar What happens when students are allowed to use artificial intelligence to solve cybersecurity challenges? That question took center stage as Electrical Engineering and C  more
Taliban Restrictions Haunt Afghan Women Outside Afghanistan
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Taliban Restrictions Haunt Afghan Women Outside Afghanistan * While corresponding with a local journalist in Afghanistan around a recent report I had authored, I received a shocking request: "Can we please have a video clip on your new report-not from you, but from a man from Human Rights Watch?" I reread the message in anger. Although I was the report's author as Human Rights Watch's Afghan  more
Teamsters Picket Amazon Facilities on Both Coasts Over Illegal Firings
WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters Picket Amazon Facilities on Both Coasts Over Illegal Firings * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: 1 (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK) - Amazon Teamsters at DAX7 in Los Angeles have extended the picket lines from their unfair labor practice (ULP) strike to the company's DBK4 location in Queens, New York. DAX7 drivers joined  more
Thailand: 44 Opposition Politicians Face Lifetime Ban from Politics
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Thailand: 44 Opposition Politicians Face Lifetime Ban from Politics * (Bangkok) - Thai authorities will prosecute 44 opposition politicians for sponsoring a bill to reform Thailand's lese-majeste (insulting the monarchy) law, which could result in a lifetime ban from politics, Human Rights Watch said today. On April 24, 2026, the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Persons Holding Politica  more
The language of food: entrepreneur Kendra Baker (Crown, '01, language studies) is this year's Humanities Alumni Award honoree
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 24 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * The language of food: entrepreneur Kendra Baker (Crown, '01, language studies) is this year's Humanities Alumni Award honoree * Kendra Baker, co-founder of the Penny Creamery and The Picnic Basket, is this year's UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Humanities Alumni Award recipient, an honor that highlights a career shaped by the study of language and culture. "I'm truly honored-and   more
They Come From All Walks of Life, the Seasoned Members of Civil Air Patrol's Board of Governors
MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, April 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * They Come from All Walks of Life, the Seasoned Members of Civil Air Patrol's Board of Governors A mix of Air Force leaders, CAP members, and outside professionals helps align the organization's volunteer service with the future needs of the communities it serves. * What is the Board of Governors? The people who serve on Civil Air Patrol's Board of Governors, like its 70,000 memb  more
TIA Entrepreneur Showcase Awards More Than $34,000 to Colgate Startups
HAMILTON, New York, April 24 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * TIA Entrepreneur Showcase Awards More Than $34,000 to Colgate Startups * On April 11, in the Hall of Presidents, Colgate University hosted its annual TIA Entrepreneur Showcase presented by the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. "The event is a celebration of our students' creativity, problem-solving, resilience, and passion. All of the teams at the event have worked for months to bring their ideas t  more
Tickets for Live Entertainment Events Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48179) on April 22, 2026, entitled "Tickets for Live Entertainment Events:" (Continued fromPart 1 of 2) * * * Selected Legislative Options Some Members of the 118th and 119th Congresses have introduced bills related to ticketing services for live events. The provisions in some of these bills aimed to increase protections for consumers by, for example, increasing transparency about the tick  more
Tonko Statement on Death of Former CDTA CEO Carm Basile
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Statement on Death of Former CDTA CEO Carm Basile * AMSTERDAM, NY -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement after news of the death this morning of former Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) CEO Carm Basile: "I'm deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former CDTA CEO Carm Basile, a true friend and dedicated public servant who spent his bri  more
Toy Association Opposes Tariffs Across Trade Investigations & Addresses Toy Drone Disruptions
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Toy Association issued the following news: * * * Toy Association Opposes Tariffs Across Trade Investigations & Addresses Toy Drone Disruptions In continued advocacy efforts on behalf of the toy industry to #KeepToysTariffFree, The Toy Association(TM) urged federal agencies to exclude toys and games from new or expanded trade measures under multiple ongoing investigations. In separate comments, the Association also raised concerns about recent changes impacting toy dr  more
Tradeweb Expands INAV Coverage With Xtrackers by DWS
NEW YORK, April 22 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Tradeweb Expands iNAV Coverage with Xtrackers by DWS Tradeweb's iNAV service now spans more than 50% of the total AUM of Europe-listed ETFs * LONDON - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today announced that Xtrackers by DWS has adopted Tradeweb's indicative n  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Maintains Strong Top 15 Standing for Q1 US M&A Activity
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Maintains Strong Top 15 Standing for Q1 US M&A Activity * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke kicked off 2026 with solid results in LSEG 's Q1 global league table rankings, sustaining its position as a top 15 firm for U.S. mid-market and small-cap M&A and maintaining a top 25 ranking for U.S. deals completed and announced. "Our consistent year-over-  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Maintains Strong Top 15 Standing for Q1 US M&A Activity
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Maintains Strong Top 15 Standing for Q1 US M&A Activity NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke kicked off 2026 with solid results in LSEG's Q1 global league table rankings, sustaining its position as a top 15 firm for U.S. mid-market and small-cap M&A and maintaining a top 25 ranking for U.S. deals completed and announced. "Our consistent year-over-year rankings are a direct result of   more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to Invest Nearly $5 Billion Into Amtrak's Northeast Rail Corridor, Including New York Penn Station and Washington Union Station
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to Invest Nearly $5 Billion into Amtrak's Northeast Rail Corridor, including New York Penn Station and Washington Union Station U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $4.7 billion investment into rail projects on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor to enhance travel for American families.  more
U.N. Population Fund: Women in the West Bank Give Birth Under Sirens, Settler Assaults and Severe Movement Restrictions
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * "Even during labour, I was afraid": Women in the West Bank give birth under sirens, settler assaults and severe movement restrictions "Even during labour, I was afraid. I could hear sirens and kept thinking about my children," said Haneen*, from the village of Ras Tira in the occupied West Bank. "Life here is not easy - especially with the recent tensions." Haneen, 34, is a mother of four girls and two   more
U.N. Secretary General Guterres Outlines Strategy to Restore Global Trust Through Reforms
WASHHINGTON, April 24 -- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres addressed an informal meeting of the General Assembly to detail the integration of the Pact for the Future and the UN80 Initiative. He characterized the two programs as a single strategy to renew multilateralism, focusing on five key areas including digital transformation, sustainable development and human rights. Guterres highlighted concrete progress such as the launch of the Independent International Scientific Panel  more
UB and Roswell Park develop AI tool to assess lung cancer surgery complication risk
BUFFALO, New York, April 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB and Roswell Park develop AI tool to assess lung cancer surgery complication risk * Multimodal model delivers personalized risk estimates and clinician-adjustable insights to support surgical decisions By Keith Page BUFFALO, N.Y. - Researchers from the University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are developing an artificial intelligence  more
Uganda: Sovereignty Bill Threatens Speech, Assembly
NEW YORK, April 23 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Uganda: Sovereignty Bill Threatens Speech, Assembly * (Nairobi) - A bill before Uganda's parliament that proposes sweeping controls over "foreign funding" and political activity threatens fundamental rights and could be used to shut down civil society, Human Rights Watch said today. The bill emulates laws adopted in recent years by other rights-abusing governments, which have been deemed to vi  more
Understanding Hodgkin lymphoma cell origins could yield better diagnostics
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Understanding Hodgkin lymphoma cell origins could yield better diagnostics * Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have demonstrated, for the first time, that Hodgkin lymphoma cancer cells from patient samples are immune cells stuck in an "identity crisis." Normally, a B cell matures into a plasma cell that produces antibodies to fight infection, but in this case, the cells are trapped partway through the transi  more
Understanding the Origins of Hodgkin Lymphoma Cells Could Lead to Better Diagnostics
NEW YORK, April 24 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Understanding the Origins of Hodgkin Lymphoma Cells Could Lead to Better Diagnostics * For the first time, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have demonstrated that Hodgkin lymphoma cancer cells from patient samples are immune cells stuck in an "identity crisis." Normally, a B cell matures into a plasma cell that produces antibodies to fight infection, but in this cas  more
Unisys Announces Dates of First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call, and Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Announces Dates of First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call, and Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference Unisys (NYSE: UIS) announced it will release its first-quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Unisys will host a conference call with the financial community on Wednesday, M  more
United Nations Invites Young Leaders in Latin America and Caribbean to Apply for Regional Nuclear Disarmament Initiative
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * United Nations Invites Young Leaders in Latin America and Caribbean to Apply for Regional Nuclear Disarmament Initiative * LIMA, 24 April 2026 (Office for Disarmament Affairs) -On the occasion of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, through its Regional Centre in Latin America and the Caribbean and with the financial support of the   more
Upstate Medical University and Cayuga Community College Join Forces to Launch New Accelerated Nursing Pathways
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 (TNSrpt) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate Medical University and Cayuga Community College join forces to launch new accelerated nursing pathways The Upstate Medical University College of Nursing and Cayuga Community College announced a partnership to create two new educational pathways designed to address the growing demand for nurses in Central New York, and throughout New York State by  more
Victory for Vineyard Wind Project recognized in AmLaw "Litigator of the Week" column
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Victory for Vineyard Wind Project recognized in AmLaw "Litigator of the Week" column * A Davis Polk team led by Frances Bivens and Mike Scheinkman received runner-up honors in AmLaw Litigation Daily 's "Litigator of the Week" column for successfully securing a preliminary injunction order on behalf of Vineyard Wind, preventing GE Renewables from walking away from a major offsh  more
Vietnam: New Retaliatory Decree Targets Lawyers
NEW YORK, April 23 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Vietnam: New Retaliatory Decree Targets Lawyers * (Berlin) - A new governmental decree undermines the independence of lawyers in Vietnam and will impede efforts to hold officials accountable, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should repeal the decree. Decree 109/2026, which takes effect May 18, 2026, empowers the police and government officials at the local (commune) level to re  more
Voices of Wonder: Abe Nasrallah, SVP, Real Estate and Development, on Wonder's Rapid Expansion and What It Takes to Build at scale
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following Q&A involving Abe Nasrallah, senior vice president of real estate and development at Wonder: * * * Voices of Wonder: Abe Nasrallah, SVP, Real Estate and Development, on Wonder's Rapid Expansion and What It Takes to Build at scale * To spotlight different perspectives and give an inside look at Wonder, we're highlighting leaders from across the organization. This mont  more
Voting Rights Groups Ask Court to Reject DOJ's Unlawful Demand for Full Access to Utah Voter Rolls
NEW YORK, April 23 [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: * * * Voting Rights Groups Ask Court to Reject DOJ's Unlawful Demand for Full Access to Utah Voter Rolls * SALT LAKE CITY -A coalition of voting rights groups filed a motion to dismiss the Department of Justice's complaint in U.S. v. Henderso  more
WCS Central Park Zoo Holds Dream Night, A VIP Experience for Children with Long-term, Chronic Illness or Disability
BRONX, New York, April 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * WCS Central Park Zoo Holds Dream Night, A VIP Experience for Children with Long-term, Chronic Illness or Disability * New York, April 24, 2026 \-The Wildlife Conservation Society's Central Park Zoo held Dream Night tonight exclusively for children who are currently or were recently hospitalized due to long-term, chronic illness or disability. B-Roll HERE Hundred  more
WGA Ratifies 2026 Minimum Basic Agreement with AMPTP
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGA Ratifies 2026 Minimum Basic Agreement with AMPTP * LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (April 24, 2026)-The members of Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) and Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) have ratified a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). WGA members have ratified the 2026 MBA with 90.38% (4,282) voting in favor, and 9.  more
What's New On HBO Max This May
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * What's New On HBO Max This May * Catch The Debut Of Season Two Of Max Original "On The Roam," HBO Original Comedy Special "Josh Johnson: Symphony," Documentary Series "U.S. Against The World: Four Years With The Men's National Soccer Team," A New Episode Of "The Yogurt Shop Murders," And Documentary "The A List: 15 Stories From Asia And Pacific Diaspo  more
With the Launch of MLB, NBC Claims 51 of 52 Sunday Nights with Premium Sports Programming
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * With the Launch of MLB, NBC Claims 51 of 52 Sunday Nights with Premium Sports Programming NBCUniversal has been bringing sports to American audiences since the very beginning of television. Nearly a century ago, NBC aired the first televised sporting event in the United States-starting a tradition of sharing big, can't-miss moments with viewers at home, free over the air. The r  more
Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik Kicks Off Global InTouch 2026 Series Showcasing Expert AI in Action for the Office of CFO
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, April 22 -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik kicks off Global inTouch 2026 series showcasing Expert AI in action for the office of CFO New York -- Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik is set to host Global inTouch 2026, its flagship user conference which takes place May 19-21, 2026, in Lucca, Italy. Celebrating it  more
Zimbabwe: Crackdown on Student Protesters Intensifies
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Zimbabwe: Crackdown on Student Protesters Intensifies * (Johannesburg) - Zimbabwean authorities have harassed, abducted, and arbitrarily detained student leaders protesting a proposed constitutional amendment to extend presidential terms, Human Rights Watch said today. Constitutional Amendment No 3 would extend the terms of office for the president and members of parliament from five to seve  more
Zizians Documentary Series Set At HBO
NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Zizians Documentary Series Set At HBO * * HBO Documentary Films is currently in production on a multi-part documentary series exploring the Zizians, an enigmatic group of young technologists who garnered national attention in 2025 after law enforcement linked members of the group to a series of violent crimes across the country. Based on reporting by  more
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