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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday April 29, 2026 ( 170 items )  
'Buffalo State is a special place': Incoming President Burris following presidential appointment
BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * 'Buffalo State is a special place': Incoming President Burris following presidential appointment * The State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees voted to name Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D., as the next president of Buffalo State University during the afternoon session of the SUNY Board of Trustees meeting on April 28. Her appointment is effective July 1, 2026. Incoming President Burris,  more
'Turn the Tide' for Africa by Investing in Integrated Solutions, Reforming Global Financial Architecture, Secretary-General Stresses at Regional Forum
NEW YORK, April 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * 'Turn the Tide' for Africa by Investing in Integrated Solutions, Reforming Global Financial Architecture, Secretary-General Stresses at Regional Forum * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message to the twelfth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, in Addis Ababa today: This Forum arrives at a moment of opportunity and urgency for Africa. Opportuni  more
2026 Guggenheim Fellowships Awarded to Bard Faculty Members
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 29 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships Awarded to Bard Faculty Members The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships to Bard College faculty members Jacqueline Goss, professor of film and electronic arts, and Joseph Luzzi, Asher B. Edelman Professor of Literature. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of nearly 5,000 applicants, Goss  more
2026 Walker Cup and Murad Medal Winners Announced
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, April 28 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Walker Cup and Murad Medal Winners Announced * Two members of the Class of 2026 have etched their names in DePauw history as the latest recipients of the Walker Cup and the Murad Medal, the most prestigious honors the university bestows upon its graduating seniors. Both students were recognized along with several of their peers at the annual Student Awards Convocation in Kresge Auditorium on April 27.   more
ACLU Challenges Denial of Forensic Testing as Tennessee Moves to Execute a Potentially Innocent Man
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Challenges Denial of Forensic Testing as Tennessee Moves to Execute a Potentially Innocent Man * MEMPHIS - The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Tennessee, and Quarles & Brady LLP, filed a lawsuit today challenging the st  more
ACLU Statement on the Trump Administration's Second Indictment of Former FBI Director James Comey
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Statement on the Trump Administration's Second Indictment of Former FBI Director James Comey * WASHINGTON -Today, the Department of Justice indicted FBI Director James Comey for the second time in the last year. This indictment i  more
ACLU Urges Appeals Court to Uphold Fourth Amendment Rights Against Warrantless Government Surveillance
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Urges Appeals Court to Uphold Fourth Amendment Rights Against Warrantless Government Surveillance * NEW YORK -The Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments today in U.S. v. Hasbajrami, a criminal case challenging the FBI's us  more
AICPA: Americans Are Building Their Emergency Savings, But Gaps Remain Across Age and Gender
NEW YORK, April 29 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * Americans Are Building Their Emergency Savings, But Gaps Remain Across Age and Gender A Financial Literacy Month survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) shows that while a large number of Americans (78%) report that they do have money set aside in a savings/emergency fund to cover living expenses, savings by adults ages 45-54 and women is lagging. "It'  more
Albertus Magnus College and Waterbury Promise Forge Partnership to Expand College Access and Career Success
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * Albertus Magnus College and Waterbury Promise Forge Partnership to Expand College Access and Career Success Expand Financial Support of Local Scholars Through College Success, Career Preparation * Albertus Magnus College and Waterbury Promise are pleased to announce a new partnership to enhance opportunities for local scholars to achieve their academic goals. The four-year, renewable agreeme  more
American Center for Law and Justice: Massive Coordinated FBI Raid Underway in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Massive Coordinated FBI Raid Underway in Minnesota By Logan Sekulow The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is officially executing search warrants in Minneapolis in response to rampant fraud involving taxpayer dollars that seems to have taken place right under Governor Tim Walz's nose. Federal agents and local law enforcement raided 22 local so-called childcare centers, including   more
ARFSD-12 - Opening address by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda and Chairperson of the Bureau of the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, April 28 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following news: * * * ARFSD-12 - Opening address by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda and Chairperson of the Bureau of the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) * OPENING ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE BUREAU OF THE 11TH AFRICA REGIONAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ARFSD-11) AT THE 12TH AFRICA REGIONAL FOR  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Bloc  more
Arrington at Rules Hearing: Republicans Are Going to Fund Our Government
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington at Rules Hearing: Republicans Are Going to Fund Our Government * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) testified before the House Rules Committee on S.Con.Res. 33, which unlocks reconciliation to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Click HERE to watch Remarks as Delivered: "We're here  more
Arverne East Breaks Ground on First Residential Building
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, April 29 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Arverne East Breaks Ground on First Residential Building * Arverne East partners gathered last week to break ground on the first residential building advancing New York City's first net-zero carbon community along the Rockaway Peninsula. VHB supported public and  more
As Washington Republicans Make Life Harder and More Expensive for Working Families, Governor Hochul Continues Push for Key Budget Proposals to Make Life More Affordable for New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * As Washington Republicans Make Life Harder and More Expensive for Working Families, Governor Hochul Continues Push for Key Budget Proposals to Make Life More Affordable for New Yorkers * Governor Kathy Hochul today joined business and lumber industry leaders to discuss how key budget proposals like her auto insurance and State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) reforms will make life m  more
Assessing the potential to scale up urban agriculture in the Global North
NEW YORK, April 28 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Assessing the potential to scale up urban agriculture in the Global North * A new paper, co-authored by Associate Professor Nevin Cohen and colleagues from an NSF-funded study examines how much low-tech urban agriculture could realistically expand in five global cities: New York City, London, Paris, Dortmund in Germany, and Gorzow Wielkopolski in P  more
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Credit Card and Payment Processing Companies to Combat Illegal Sales of Tobacco and Nicotine Products
SACRAMENTO, California, April 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Credit Card and Payment Processing Companies to Combat Illegal Sales of Tobacco and Nicotine Products * Coalition also requests meetings with each company to comprehensively address the unlawful sales OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general   more
Attorney General James Announces Conviction of Madison County Tax Preparer for Running Decades-Long Ponzi Scheme
ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Conviction of Madison County Tax Preparer for Running Decades-Long Ponzi Scheme * April 28, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction of Miles Burton Marshall, a Madison County tax preparer and insurance agent, for operating a massive Ponzi scheme that fraudulently stole more than $50 million from 988 in  more
Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products
ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block   more
Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Jesus Alberto Nunez Reyes
ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Jesus Alberto Nunez Reyes * New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Jesus Alberto Nunez Reyes, who died on April 20, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens. After  more
Attorney General Sunday Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on Credit Card Companies, Payment Apps to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on Credit Card Companies, Payment Apps to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * Attorney General Dave Sunday led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other Attorneys General and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors -including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Vis  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * Attorney General William Tong joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operat  more
Avangrid Power Generation Projects Contribute $61 Million in Taxes in 2025
ORANGE, Connecticut, April 29 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Avangrid Power Generation Projects Contribute $61 Million in Taxes in 2025 Tax payments support local and regional public services across Avangrid's portfolio * Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it paid $61 million in local property taxes and payments in lieu of taxes in 2025 on behalf of its operating power g  more
Barnard Reunion: Where Lifelong Community Meets a Fearless Future
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Barnard Reunion: Where Lifelong Community Meets a Fearless Future Weekend offers opportunities to reconnect, hear lectures from top Barnard professors, and more. * In May, alumnae from across the country will return to Morningside Heights to visit the place where they spent their most formative years. Some are local, like Sarah Stern '86, who will journey from the Bronx for her 40th reunion. Others will travel thousands   more
Baruch College Hosts 2026 "Newsies" Awards as New Generation of Student Newsrooms Earns Citywide Honors
NEW YORK, April 28 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch College Hosts 2026 "Newsies" Awards as New Generation of Student Newsrooms Earns Citywide Honors * Seventeen NYC public high schools recognized; student journalists honored across 10 categories at annual conference Baruch College hosted the 2026 Newsies Awards on Friday, April 24, recognizing outstanding high school journalism produced by students across New York City. Presented as part of Baruch's annual NYC Publ  more
Baruch Professor Rianne Subijanto Named 2026 American Council of Learned Societies Fellow
NEW YORK, April 28 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Professor Rianne Subijanto Named 2026 American Council of Learned Societies Fellow * Baruch College Professor Rianne Subijanto, an associate professor of communication studies at Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center, has been awarded a 2026 American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship, a highly competitive national honor recognizing outstanding scholarship in the humanities and social sciences. She is amo  more
Basil Seggos to Receive Honorary Degree From SUNY ESF
NEW YORK, April 29 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * Basil Seggos to Receive Honorary Degree from SUNY ESF Former New York State DEC commissioner honored at May 9 commencement * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- April 28, 2026 -- The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry will award an honorary degree to Basil Seggos, partner and senior policy director at Foley Hoag and the longest tenured commissioner of the New Y  more
Beckie Robertson '82 earns Duffield Engineering's highest alumni honor
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Beckie Robertson '82 earns Duffield Engineering's highest alumni honor * Beckie Robertson '82, a venture capital leader in biotechnology, received the Cornell Duffield Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award on April 23 in recognition of a career defined by innovation in health care and service to Cornell. The award is the highest alumni honor bestowed by the college and was presented during a ceremony in Upso  more
Benvenuti! Alaska Airlines Launches Historic First Nonstop Flight Between Seattle and Rome
SEATTLE, April 29 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Benvenuti! Alaska Airlines launches historic first nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome Summary * Alaska Airlines launches Seattle's first ever nonstop flight to Rome, celebrating its expansion into Europe and a major milestone in its growth as a global carrier. The seasonal, daily service begins April 28 and runs through Oct 23. * Alaska's international bus  more
Binghamton University: Mood Disorders Institute Explores When and Why We Become Vulnerable to Depression
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Mood Disorders Institute explores when and why we become vulnerable to depression Run by Professor Brandon Gibb, the Institute recruits local families for experiments on emotional development By Jennifer Micale The volunteer test subject sat in a chair, her head encased by a close-fitting white cap speckled with colored lights worthy of a sci-fi flick. Each light represents an electrode, a contact poin  more
Bloomberg Expands Global Equity Offering With Australia Domestic Equity Indices
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Expands Global Equity Offering with Australia Domestic Equity Indices New indices deliver transparent, comprehensive access to Australian equities for benchmarking and investment applications * Bloomberg today announced the launch of the new Bloomberg Australia Domestic Equity Indices. The indices are designed to provide broad and investable exposure to Australian equities for benchmarking, asset al  more
Booker Reintroduces Legislation to Restrict Purchases of Farmland by Corporate Investors
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Reintroduces Legislation to Restrict Purchases of Farmland by Corporate Investors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is working to end the Wall Street buy-up of farmland across the nation. Today, Booker reintroduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation that would limit corporate ownership of farmland in the United States.  more
Brain-computer interface based on Rice research wins FDA approval for first clinical trial
HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Brain-computer interface based on Rice research wins FDA approval for first clinical trial * Motif Neurotech, a company commercializing technology based on research at Rice University, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to begin the first clinical trial of its therapeutic brain-computer interface (BCI) for treatment of treatment-resistant depression. The decision is a significan  more
Burkina Faso's Dubious Military Reserve Plan
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Burkina Faso's Dubious Military Reserve Plan * Burkina Faso's Council of Ministers adopted a draft law on April 24 to create a 100,000-strong military reserve by the end of 2026. Defense Minister Celestin Simpore framed the move as a way to rapidly mobilize citizens to respond to security threats and "embed Patriotic Defense within a logic of citizen participation." On face value, adding ten  more
CAIR-LA Calls on LBUSD to Publicly Condemn Anti-Muslim Hate Following Islamophobic Statements at Board Meeting
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * CAIR-LA Calls on LBUSD to Publicly Condemn Anti-Muslim Hate Following Islamophobic Statements at Board Meeting The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today sent a letter to the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Board of Education expressing concern over Islamophobic and xenophobic statements made during a boar  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on April 28, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, April 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jessica Crowley, of Los Angeles, has been reappointed to the California State Board of Pharmacy, where she has been serving since 2022. Crowley has been a Pharmacy Preceptor at University of Southern California since 2020 and a Pharmacist at Albertsons Companies   more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Is Sharia A Friend Or Foe of Liberty?
NEW YORK, April 29 -- 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 28, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * IS SHARIA A FRIEND OR FOE OF LIBERTY? Sharia is the law that is derived from Islamic texts and traditions. Whether it is more of a friend or foe of liberty is disputed, but both sides can't be right. On March   more
Centrical Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Transformational Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Performance Intelligence
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Centrical Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Transformational Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Performance Intelligence Recognized for advancing performance intelligence through transformational innovation that enhances frontline productivity, engagement, and business outcome  more
CFTC Sues Wisconsin to Reaffirm its Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Sues Wisconsin to Reaffirm its Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin in response to the state's lawsuits against Kalshi, Polymarket, Crypto.com, Robinhood, and Coinbase, five CFTC-regulated prediction markets. Less than one week ago, Wisconsin filed civil suits against the companies, as  more
Chairman Aguilar: Democrats will continue using every tool at our disposal to improve the lives of hardworking people.
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Democrats will continue using every tool at our disposal to improve the lives of hardworking people. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling on Republicans to work with Democrats on policies that lower costs and make life better for the American people. You can watch the full press conference here and   more
CNN Original Series "Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose" Premieres Saturday, May 30 at 9PM ET/PT
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Original Series "Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose" Premieres Saturday, May 30 at 9PM ET/PT * April 28th, 2026 TRAILER: https://youtu.be/dpSL-yXZmxs?si=7kLNSsakL_sKfa2L NEW YORK, NY - (April 28, 2026) - CNN Original Series Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose, a new weekly series exploring what it means to be American through humor, history, and personal reflection, will premiere on Saturday, May 3  more
College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 29 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards Eight College of Charleston faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Celebration of Faculty on April 23, 2026. Alicia Lutz Every year, the Office of the Provost recognizes outstanding faculty members who demonstrate excellence in various areas of advising, teaching and research through a series of Faculty Awards   more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CELEBRATES NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY 11TH GRADER AARNA PATEL ON WINNING NY-18 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WITH "HUDSON CONNECT"
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CELEBRATES NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY 11TH GRADER AARNA PATEL ON WINNING NY-18 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WITH "HUDSON CONNECT" * Congressman Pat Ryan Celebrates Newburgh Free Academy 11th Grader Aarna Patel on Winning NY-18 Congressional App Challenge with "Hudson Connect" The Congressional App Challenge encourages tech innovation among middle and high school students as they compe  more
Consumer Reports Statement on the Signing of Maryland's Protection From Predatory Pricing Act Into Law
YONKERS, New York, April 29 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports statement on the signing of Maryland's Protection from Predatory Pricing Act into law Annapolis, Maryland - Governor Wes Moore signed the Protection from Predatory Pricing Act into law today, making Maryland the first state in the nation to attempt to ban personalized pricing at grocery stores. The law will go into effect on October 1, 2026. Consumer Reports recently voiced strong concer  more
Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants * The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will distribute $1.24 million to 12 projects co-led by Cornell and EDF scientists for research addressing topics including strategies to protect ocean ecosystems, improve urban air quality and incentivize electric vehicle battery recycling. Cornell and EDF scientists, eco  more
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA, NEW DOCUMENTARY FROM LYNN NOVICK, TO AIR ON PBS IN NOVEMBER 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA, NEW DOCUMENTARY FROM LYNN NOVICK, TO AIR ON PBS IN NOVEMBER 2026 * Four-Part, Eight-Hour Series Explores American Criminal Justice from Colonial Era to Present Samuel L. Jackson, Laura Linney, Bobby Cannavale, Matthew Rhys, Michael Stuhlbarg, David Hyde Pierce, and BD Wong Provide Voices ARLINGTON, VA (April 28, 2026) - CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA, a new  more
Cynthia Stebbins Extends Support to CSHL Fellows
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, April 29 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Cynthia Stebbins extends support to CSHL Fellows Cynthia Rossbach Stebbins has pledged a significant financial contribution to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) to endow the CSHL Fellows Program, empowering early-career scientists to pursue high-impact research in areas from cancer biology to artificial intelligence. Stebbins' gift, which will be matched by Cold Spring Harbor Labor  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - "Anxious Republicans" Fear a "Wipeout in the Fall" as Voters Feel "Betrayed" by GOP's Economic Harm
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Anxious Republicans" Fear a "Wipeout in the Fall" as Voters Feel "Betrayed" by GOP's Economic Harm MS NOW Guest: "Absolutely, the Senate is on the table. It would be foolish for people to assume it's not." Washington Post: "High gas prices and declining faith among voters in President Donald Trump's handling of the economy have heightened Repub  more
Digital health literacy higher in lower-income countries, 30-country survey finds
NEW YORK, April 28 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Digital health literacy higher in lower-income countries, 30-country survey finds * New York, NY | April 28, 2026: A cross-national survey of 31,000 adults in 30 countries finds that digital health literacy is highest in low- and middle-income countries and lowest in high-income countries, challenging assumptions that national wealth translates int  more
Dubocovich honored in first fellows of ACTS cohort
BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Dubocovich honored in first fellows of ACTS cohort * By Dirk Hoffman BUFFALO, N.Y. - Margarita L. Dubocovich, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, has been honored by the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) as   more
Ed Wallace Named to City & State's 2026 'New York City Power 100' List
MIAMI, Florida, April 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ed Wallace Named to City & State's 2026 'New York City Power 100' List * NEW YORK- April 28, 2026 - Edward C. Wallace, Co-Chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State 's 2026 "New York City Power 100" list. City & State recognizes Wallace for his extensive experience advising top real estate power players on navigati  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Trump Administration's Wasteful Deal to Abandon California Offshore Wind Project Undermines Clean, Homegrown Power
NEW YORK, April 29 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Trump administration's wasteful deal to abandon California offshore wind project undermines clean, homegrown power EDF Statement by Michael Colvin, Director, California Energy Program * SAN FRANCISCO -- The Trump administration announced another wasteful deal to pay an energy company nearly $900 million in taxpayer funds to abandon its offshore wind projects off the coast of New York and New Jersey  more
ESPN's The Biggest Game begins weekly rollout through Super Bowl LXI as part of ESPN's "Year of the Super Bowl" initiative
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's The Biggest Game begins weekly rollout through Super Bowl LXI as part of ESPN's "Year of the Super Bowl" initiative * Serving as a central pillar of ESPN's "Year of the Super Bowl" storytelling initiative, The Biggest Game has begun its weekly rollout, with new episodes premiering each week through Super Bowl LXI on the NFL on ESPN YouTube channel. More than 40  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces Fourth Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 43 Candidates Across 11 States
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces Fourth Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 43 Candidates Across 11 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, and Pennsylvania NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its fourt  more
Ex-DOJ Policy Chief Calls for Sweeping Criminal Justice Reforms to Stop Revenge Prosecutions
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Ex-DOJ Policy Chief Calls for Sweeping Criminal Justice Reforms to Stop Revenge Prosecutions The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) released " Fortifying the Guardrails: Reforming Federal Criminal Justice After Trump's Revenge Prosecutions," a comprehensive analysis by Jonathan Wroblewski, contributing author and former Director of the Office of Policy and Legislati  more
F5 to Host Analyst and Investor Meeting on May 28, 2026
SEATTLE, Washington, April 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * F5 to Host Analyst and Investor Meeting on May 28, 2026 * SEATTLE - F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, announced it will host its Analyst and Investor Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, starting at 1:00 pm ET in New York, NY. A live webcast and replay of the event will be accessible from the  more
Faculty Across Baruch Present Research at Annual Symposium
NEW YORK, April 28 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Faculty Across Baruch Present Research at Annual Symposium * Tsedale Melaku, an assistant professor from the Department of Management at the Zicklin School of Business, was one of 12 faculty members who presented their scholarly research. Baruch hosted its fifth annual Cross-College Faculty Research Symposium on April 23, an event that continues to showcase interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly innovation across   more
Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Brittany Adams of the University of Alabama and Dr. Nance Wilson of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the paper " The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal. Dr. Robert   more
FCC's Accelerated Review of ABC Broadcast Licensing Appears to be "Blatant Intimidation" in Retaliation for Jimmy Kimmel's Joke About the First Lady
NEW YORK, April 28 [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: * * * FCC's Accelerated Review of ABC Broadcast Licensing Appears to be "Blatant Intimidation" in Retaliation for Jimmy Kimmel's Joke About the First Lady * (NEW YORK)-PEN America today criticized the Trump administration for what appears to be "blatant intimidation" in the FCC's ordering an   more
Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Trump Administration's New Mandatory Detention Policy
NEW YORK, April 28 [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 Against Trump Administration's New Mandatory Detention Policy * NEW YORK -The Second Circuit Court of Appeals today rejected the Trump administration's new policy subjecting millions of immigrants to mandator  more
Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Trump Administration's New Mandatory Detention Policy
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Trump Administration's New Mandatory Detention Policy * NEW YORK - The Second Circuit Court of Appeals today rejected the Trump administration 's new policy subjecting millions of immigrants to mandatory detention based on their manner of entry, regardless of how long they have lived in the country. For decades, immigrants in removal procee  more
FirstEnergy Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Reaffirms Guidance and Capital Plan to Deliver Value to Customers, Communities and Investors
AKRON, Ohio, April 29 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Reaffirms Guidance and Capital Plan to Deliver Value to Customers, Communities and Investors Reports first quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $0.70 per share and Core Earnings (non-GAAP) of $0.72 per share Invested nearly $1.4 billion in customer-focused capital, consistent with $6 billion in planned investments in 2026 and 2026-2030 capital i  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Employer's Guide to Pay Equity Compliance as State Rules Evolve
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 28, 2026: * * * An Employer's Guide to Pay Equity Compliance as State Rules Evolve Employers around the country need to comply with a growing patchwork of laws on fair pay, pay data reporting, and transparency in job ads and the hiring process. Compliance has become increasingly complex as more states and cities pass their own nuanced requirements that vary from location to location, and the stake  more
Following NYT Report That Revealed White House Ballroom Contractor Got a Sweetheart Deal on Lafayette Park Renovation, PEER Calls for Congressional Oversight and Public Hearings
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * Following NYT Report That Revealed White House Ballroom Contractor Got a Sweetheart Deal on Lafayette Park Renovation, PEER Calls for Congressional Oversight and Public Hearings Following an explosive New York Times report this weekend about the renovation project just outside the White House at Lafayette Park, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibi  more
Fordham Law School: Caroline Garrido '26 JD and Marciana Popescu '25 JD Recognized as Extraordinary Immigrant Rights Advocates
BRONX, New York, April 29 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Caroline Garrido '26 JD and Marciana Popescu '25 JD Recognized as Extraordinary Immigrant Rights Advocates By Erin DeGregorio Immigrant advocates Caroline "Cara" Garrido '26 JD and Marciana Popescu '25 JD were honored with the Feerick Center for Social Justice's Defender of the Dream Award at the Feerick Center's 11th Annual FriendRaiser in March. Established in 2022, the Defender of the Dream Aw  more
Free Press: FCC Chairman Carr's Threat to Pull ABC Broadcast Licenses Is an Unconstitutional Attack on Free Speech
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * FCC Chairman Carr's Threat to Pull ABC Broadcast Licenses Is an Unconstitutional Attack on Free Speech On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr issued an order to initiate early license reviews of all of ABC's broadcast station licenses. This extraordinary move follows calls by President Donald  more
French National Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Laundering Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Using Shell Companies And Crypto Accounts
NEW YORK, April 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * French National Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Laundering Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Using Shell Companies And Crypto Accounts * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Washington, D.C., Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation ("IRS-CI"), Cynthia   more
From the Living Lab: Rooftop heat recovery slashes Cornell's energy use
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * From the Living Lab: Rooftop heat recovery slashes Cornell's energy use * To see the latest advance in sustainability on Cornell's campus, facilities engineer Sam Fairchild will tell you to look up to the roof of Olin Hall. Perched along nearly the entire length of the building's west wing, a brand new heat recovery system - "a beautiful assembly of sheet metal," Fairchild said - is a small cityscape, with fa  more
Futuro Media Unionizes with WGA East; Demands Voluntary Recognition and First Contract
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * Futuro Media Unionizes with WGA East; Demands Voluntary Recognition and First Contract * The staff behind the Pulitzer Prize- and Peabody Award-winning podcast, radio, video, and digital media coverage at Futuro Media have unionized with the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) for the purpose of collective bargaining.  Futuro Media's approximately 15-member bargaining  more
Garbarino Hosts Housing Affordability Roundtable with Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino Hosts Housing Affordability Roundtable with Federal Home Loan Bank of New York * Bayport, Long Island -"Congressman Andrew Garbarino joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and local lenders this Monday for a housing affordability roundtable focused on the challenges facing Long Island families, including ways to strengthen local lending and support the region's long-term econo  more
Gillibrand Launches New Effort To Press The Trump Administration On Federal Student Loan Relief
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Launches New Effort To Press The Trump Administration On Federal Student Loan Relief * New data suggests that over 640,000 student loan borrowers remain stuck in application backlogs for student loan repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs. This backlog could force thousands of New Yorkers to default on their loans, creating further financial stress for working families al  more
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $38 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $38 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of The Frederick Shack Residence, a 79-unit affordable and supportive housing development in the Bronx's Crotona Park East neighborhood. Under Governor Hochul's leadership, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has cr  more
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of North Avenue Bridge Project Over I-95 in New Rochelle
ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of North Avenue Bridge Project Over I-95 in New Rochelle * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $31.8 million project to build a new bridge carrying North Avenue over the New England Thruway (I-95) in the City of New Rochelle, Westchester County. The Thruway Authority project replaced the 65-year-old crossing with a modern wider span   more
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Oneonta's Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Oneonta's Downtown Revitalization Initiative * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the City of Oneonta's final Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) project. The ribbon cutting for the Transit Center project marks the conclusion of all seven public and private projects funded under the State's highly successful DRI program. These  more
Grubhub Warns: "Gold Diggers" Are Coming for Your Deals During Gold Days of Grubhub+
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 28 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release: * * * Grubhub Warns: "Gold Diggers" Are Coming for Your Deals During Gold Days of Grubhub+ * The biggest member appreciation event of the year returns with millions in free food, 10,000+ deals, and a limited-time sign-up offer of Grubhub+ for 99C/ a month April 28, 2026, NEW YORK - Gold Days of Grubhub+ is going bigger than ever this May, with deals s  more
HBO Original Sports Documentary Series U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN'S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM Debuts May 12
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Sports Documentary Series U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN'S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM Debuts May 12 * * The HBO Original five-part sports documentary series U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN'S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM, produced by Park Stories, debuts TUESDAY, MAY 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to  more
Health Resources & Services Administration Issues Information Collection Notice on Rural Northern Border Region Outreach Program Performance
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following information collection: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, HRSA submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Comments submitted during the first public review of this ICR will be provided to OMB. OMB will accept further comments from the public during th  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Lawyers Explore Turkic Disputes Landscape at GAR Event
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer lawyers explore Turkic disputes landscape at GAR event Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer partners Patricia Nacimiento and Stuart Paterson and senior associate Adilbek Tussupov participated in GAR Live: Turkic Region 2026, a full-day conference that brought together leading arbitration practitioners, in-house counsel and institutional representatives from across th  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Promotes 32 Lawyers to Counsel
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer promotes 32 lawyers to counsel Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is promoting 32 lawyers to counsel roles across the firm. Their promotions take effect on 1 May 2026. The appointments will further enhance the firm's leading disputes and transactional practices across its key markets, ensuring it continues to meet clients' evolving needs. They reflect the firm's   more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Promotes 8 Executive Counsel in Australia
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer promotes 8 Executive Counsel in Australia Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has announced the promotion of eight Executive Counsel in Australia. The promotions are part of the firm's global executive counsel promotions, with 32 promoted globally. In congratulating the new executive counsel, Kristin Stammer, Executive Partne  more
Hofstra Office of Equity and Inclusion Celebrates Inaugural IMPACT Awards
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 28 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Office of Equity and Inclusion Celebrates Inaugural IMPACT Awards Ginny Greenberg Hofstra University marked a milestone in its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the launch of its IMPACT Awards, presented to 40 Hofstra faculty, students, and staff, chosen from more than 70 nominations across campus. Dr. Cornell Craig, Hofstra University vice president for equity and inclusio  more
Home price growth continues to slow in February
IRVINE, California, April 28 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Home price growth continues to slow in February * The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, formerly known as the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, is a leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices. IRVINE, Calif., April 28, 2026 - The U.S. housing market is finding a new equilibrium dominated by slower home price growth. The rapid app  more
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement Following King Charles' Joint Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 28, 2026: * * * Meeks Issues Statement Following King Charles' Joint Address to Congress Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following His Majesty King Charles III's Joint Address to Congress: "It was a great honor to serve on the escort committee for His Majesty   more
ICYMI: Buchanan Questions Health System CEOs on Prevention, Nutrition and the Path to Lower Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Questions Health System CEOs on Prevention, Nutrition and the Path to Lower Health Care Costs * "We Must Prioritize Prevention as a Key to Reversing Trends in Heart Disease, Obesity and Diabetes." Highlights "Food as Medicine," Childhood Obesity Crisis and Need for Hospitals to Lead on Prevention WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and   more
ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Squawk Box - Not-for-profit Hospitals "look Like Hedge Funds With Hospital Beds."
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Squawk Box: Not-for-profit hospitals "look like hedge funds with hospital beds." Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined CNBC's Squawk Box ahead of a full Committee hearing with hospital system CEOs, highlighting the Committee's ongoing, aggressive push to hold health care empires accounta  more
ICYMI: During NFL Draft Weekend, Gov. Shapiro and Administration Leaders Work to Boost Economic Development and Bring New Business to Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * ICYMI: During NFL Draft Weekend, Governor Shapiro and Administration Leaders Work to Boost Economic Development and Bring New Business to Pennsylvania The Shapiro Administration and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development hosted national site selectors for major companies in Western Pennsylvania during the NFL Draft, pitching them on bringing business t  more
ICYMI: RYAN OP-ED IN NY DAILY NEWS: DRONE WARFARE IS MUCH CLOSER THAN WE KNOW
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: RYAN OP-ED IN NY DAILY NEWS: DRONE WARFARE IS MUCH CLOSER THAN WE KNOW * Ryan Op-Ed in NY Daily News: Drone Warfare Is Much Closer Than We Know WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Pat Ryan, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Colin Ahern, New York State's first-ever Director of Security and Intelligence, on Tuesday jointly penned an op-ed for the New York Daily News to lay out the t  more
ICYMI: UFORIA's WXNY-96.3 FM and Univision 41 Launch "Ask Governor Sherrill" a Live Community Program with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 28 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: UFORIA's WXNY-96.3 FM and Univision 41 Launch "Ask Governor Sherrill" a Live Community Program with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill * NEW YORK, NY -April 21, 2026 - Uforia's WXNY 96.3FM \- El Ritmo de New York, one of the most dominant Spanish language FM stations in the NY market, and Univision 41 announce the launch of "Ask Governor Sherrill," a new bi-monthly live communi  more
In Conversation: Karsten Wockener "We're all working toward our global goals"
NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * In Conversation: Karsten Wockener "We're all working toward our global goals" * White & Case's Head of Germany, Karsten Wockener, speaks to Borsen-Zeitung about the Ffirm's global Strategy 2028, including its aim to increase worldwide revenue to more than USD 5 billion by 2028. He highlights the importance of cross-border and cross-practice collaboration within White & Case's g  more
In Recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Chancellor King Highlights Apprenticeship Programs at SUNY
ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * In Recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Chancellor King Highlights Apprenticeship Programs at SUNY Apprenticeship Programs at SUNY Engage Employers of All Sizes to Create Well-Paying Registered Apprenticeships in High-Demand Occupational Fields Chancellor Launches New Search Tool for New Yorkers Seeking Apprenticeships and Businesses Seeking Apprentices Part of SUNY's Ongoing Effo  more
Incarcerated Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison In Separate Fentanyl Trafficking Scheme
NEW YORK, April 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Incarcerated Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison In Separate Fentanyl Trafficking Scheme * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that KEROME LENDON PAISLEY was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring, while already imprisoned, to traffic more than a kilogram of fentanyl. PAISLEY's sentence   more
Integrating pharmacists into kidney disease care team can provide better outcomes for patients
BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Integrating pharmacists into kidney disease care team can provide better outcomes for patients * Calvin Meaney, who specializes in nephrology, recognizes the role pharmacists can serve in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki UB's Calvin Meaney co-authors commentary highlighting benefits of relying on pharmacists, espe  more
Introducing IBM Bob: AI Development Partner that Takes Enterprises from AI-Assisted Coding to Production-Ready Software
ARMONK, New York, April 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Introducing IBM Bob: AI Development Partner that Takes Enterprises from AI-Assisted Coding to Production-Ready Software * ARMONK, N.Y., April 28, 2026 -IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced the global availability of IBM Bob, an AI-first development partner built for enterprise teams. Bob doesn't just help developers write code fast. It works across the full software development lifecycle  more
Jon Popin Recognized in NYREJ 2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Jon Popin Recognized in NYREJ 2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders Jon Popin, a partner in Nutter's Real Estate Department and a member of the firm's Development, Land Use and Permitting practice group, has been named to New York Real Estate Journal's (NYREJ) 2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders list, an annual spotlight showcasing accomplishments, challenges, advice, and key insights from the ar  more
Knight Institute Warns that FCC Review of Disney Broadcast Licenses Raises First Amendment Concerns After Trump Calls for Kimmel's Firing
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Warns that FCC Review of Disney Broadcast Licenses Raises First Amendment Concerns After Trump Calls for Kimmel's Firing * WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to call for an early review of Disney's broadcast licenses, according to news reports, after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host J  more
KU announces 2026-2030 Self Graduate Fellows
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 28 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU announces 2026-2030 Self Graduate Fellows * LAWRENCE -Seventeen doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas' prestigious Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year. In fall 2026, the fellowship reaches 67 total current fellows, making it the largest fellowship size ever in the program's history. The Self Graduate Fellowship's mission is to i  more
Kyriba and Circle Bring USDC Capabilities to Enterprise Treasury, Unlocking a Path Toward More Intelligent Treasury Decisioning
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kyriba and Circle Bring USDC Capabilities to Enterprise Treasury, Unlocking a Path Toward More Intelligent Treasury Decisioning * SAN DIEGO & NEW YORK -April 28, 2026 - Kyriba, a global leader in liquidity performance and treasury management, and Circle (NYSE: CRCL), one of the world's leading financial platform companies and th  more
Launch of Davis Polk's Supreme Court & Appellate practice highlighted in Bloomberg Law
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Launch of Davis Polk's Supreme Court & Appellate practice highlighted in Bloomberg Law * Davis Polk Chair and Managing Partner Neil Barr, partner and Washington DC office head Jarrett Arp, and partner and head of the Supreme Court & Appellate practice Kannon Shanmugam discussed the launch of the firm's Supreme Court & Appellate practice with Bloomberg Law. Kannon is one of t  more
Learning Tolerance has to Start Young
LOS ANGELES, California, April 28 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Learning Tolerance has to Start Young * By Samantha Hirsch, Director of Field Education, Northeast at the Simon Wiesenthal Center.  Across New York, students are already encountering hate. By the time they step onto the Mobile Museum of Tolerance in fifth grade, it's not new to them. They are hearing antisemitic language in hallways, seeing Holocaust jokes circulate in g  more
Majority of Employers Support Embedding Guaranteed Lifetime Income Options into Workplace Retirement Plans, MetLife Poll Finds
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * Majority of Employers Support Embedding Guaranteed Lifetime Income Options into Workplace Retirement Plans, MetLife Poll Finds * New MetLife research finds plan sponsors increasingly define retirement success by a secure stream of income, not just account balances NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 -Released today, MetLife's 2026 Lifetime   more
Maryland Voting Rights Act Bill Prohibiting Discrimination in Voting Signed into Law
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Maryland Voting Rights Act Bill Prohibiting Discrimination in Voting Signed into Law * Contact: ACLU: media@aclu-md.org Campaign Legal Center: media@campaignlegalcenter.org Common Cause: mmajikas@commoncause.org League of Women Voters of Maryland: ntyree@lwvmd.org Legal Defense Fund: media@naacpldf.org After years of advocacy, the Maryland Voting Rights A  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Unlawful Vaping Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Unlawful Vaping Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe,  more
Met's Annual Summer Recital Series Returns With Six Free Concerts in All Five Boroughs of New York City
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Metropolitan Opera issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * The Met's Annual Summer Recital Series Returns with Six Free Concerts in All Five Boroughs of New York City Met singers soprano Emily Pogorelc, tenor Joshua Blue, and baritone Edward Nelson perform on June 15 at SummerStage in Central Park and on June 17 at Brooklyn Bridge Park Additional recitals feature Met Lindemann Young Artists soprano Tessa McQueen and bass-baritone Lonwabo Mose, as well  more
MetLife Increases Common Stock Dividend by 4.4%
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Increases Common Stock Dividend by 4.4% * NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 -MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that its board of directors has declared a second quarter 2026 common stock dividend of $0.5925 per share, an increase of 4.4% from the first quarter common stock dividend of $0.5675 per share. MetLife has increased  more
Michael Rishty profiled in New York Real Estate Journal's "2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders"
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Michael Rishty profiled in New York Real Estate Journal's "2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders" * Davis Polk partner and Real Estate practice co-head Michael Rishty was profiled by New York Real Estate Journal as part of the publication's "2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders" list. In the Q&A, Michael discusses a recent accomplishment, who has impacted his career the most   more
Mike Tomlin Joins NBC Sports' "Football Night in America"
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Mike Tomlin Joins NBC Sports' "Football Night in America" * Mike Tomlin, the Super Bowl-winning former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and one of the NFL's most respected leaders, is joining NBC Sports' Football Night in America as a studio analyst.  From the preseason to the postseason, Tomlin will draw on his 19-year head coaching career and just-off-the-sideline persp  more
Miller Questions Health Systems CEO During Ways and Means Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Questions Health Systems CEO During Ways and Means Hearing * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and her colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to investigate health care affordability for all Americans by examining the role of health systems. The hearing featured top executives from four diverse health systems. Members had the opportunity to examine  more
Montreal, a Trusted Partner in Canada for South Korean Companies
MONTREAL, Canada, April 29 -- Montreal International issued the following news release: * * * Montreal, a trusted partner in Canada for South Korean companies South Korean companies such as Samsung, BeroAI, Krafton, Pantos Logistics and Netmarble have, over the years, invested in Greater Montreal to support their growth by tapping into the local artificial intelligence expertise and skilled talent pool, notably. Last March, Montreal Mayor, Soraya Martinez Ferrada led a delegation, which inclu  more
Nadler Introduces Bill To Ban Donald Trump's Name From Federal Buildings
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Introduces Bill To Ban Donald Trump's Name From Federal Buildings * Watch Congressman Nadler's PROTECT Act Video HERE Washingt on, DC - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) introduced a new bill, the Prohibiting Repressive Officials from Titular Engravings, Commemorations, and Tributes (PROTECT) Act to ban every federal building from being named after America's most corrupt, least  more
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Commits Nearly $9 Million to Build the MS Research Workforce
NEW YORK, April 29 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * National Multiple Sclerosis Society Commits Nearly $9 Million to Build the MS Research Workforce The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has committed nearly $9 million in multi-year funding to support 26 training fellowships and early career awards. These scientists represent the future MS research workforce; their projects align with the Pathways to Cures roadmap that focuses on three critical are  more
National Nurses United endorses Abdul El-Sayed to represent Michigan in U.S. Senate
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Abdul El-Sayed to represent Michigan in U.S. Senate * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed from Michigan for U.S. Senate. El-Sayed has been a longtime partner to NNU in the fight to win a single-payer health ca  more
NBC Sports Presents the 152nd Kentucky Derby This Saturday, May 2 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Sports Presents the 152nd Kentucky Derby This Saturday, May 2 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock * NBC Sports presents coverage of the 152 nd Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock this Saturday, May 2, at 2:30 p.m. ET live from iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The 2026 "Run for the Roses" marks NBC Sports' 26 th presentation of the Kentucky Derby - a show which has grow  more
Netflix Announces 'El Sobrino,' the New Film by Damian Szifron Starring Leonardo Sbaraglia
LOS GATOS, California, April 29 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Announces 'El Sobrino,' the New Film by Damian Szifron Starring Leonardo Sbaraglia With Rita Cortese, Luisana Lopilato, Valeria Lois and introducing Luan Adler Fuks. * * Netflix announced the start of production of Damian Szifron's new production, El sobrino. * Brief synopsis: A world-renowned pianist at the peak of his power finds his life turned upside down when he discovers that his   more
New Era Cap Makes Leadership Changes
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, April 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * New Era Cap Makes Leadership Changes * BUFFALO, NEW YORK (April 27, 2026) - New Era Cap made a series of leadership changes that went into effect on April 27. Bruce Popko, SVP Global Licensing & Business Development at New Era, has been appointed President and Lorenz Gan, Chief Digital & Information Officer at New Era, has been appointed Chief Operating Office  more
New Orleans nurse prepared for five-day strike against LCMC's surface bargaining
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * New Orleans nurse prepared for five-day strike against LCMC's surface bargaining * Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in Louisiana are gearing up for their upcoming five-day strike starting May 1, 2026. Nurses announced their intent to strike after filing an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge against LCMC Health and UMCNO management on April 20, charging  more
New Polling Shows Dominant Support for Community Banks Amid Debate Over Digital Assets
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * New Polling Shows Dominant Support for Community Banks Amid Debate Over Digital Assets * Washington, D.C. (April 28, 2026) -With community bankers gathering in Washington this week for the Independent Community Bankers of America's 2026 ICBA Capital Summit, new polling data show that Americans support community banks and want to ensure the industry is n  more
New Study Finds a Simple Rule Behind How Social Norms Spread
NEW YORK, April 28 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * New Study Finds a Simple Rule Behind How Social Norms Spread * A paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ( PNAS ) offers a strikingly simple answer to a longstanding question: How do people learn and settle on shared social conventions, from everyday habits to workplace norms? Researchers from the CUNY Graduate Center, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford Universi  more
New York Times & Washington Post: House Republicans Are on a Sinking Ship as Trump's Popularity Plummets
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * New York Times & Washington Post: House Republicans Are on a Sinking Ship as Trump's Popularity Plummets * Newt Gingrich: "If the election were in May, Republicans would lose" The New York Times and Washington Post report that House Republicans are bracing for a midterm wipeout as voters are furious with the Trump administration and rising costs. With Trump's favorability numbe  more
Newmark Arranges Lease for Drew Eckl & Farnham Headquarters at 1375 Peachtree in Midtown Atlanta
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Lease for Drew Eckl & Farnham Headquarters at 1375 Peachtree in Midtown Atlanta Newmark announces the Company has arranged a new, long-term headquarters lease for leading law firm Drew Eckl & Farnham at 1375 Peachtree, a recently repositioned, 412,000-square-foot Class A office tower in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. The firm will occupy 40,124 square feet on the sixth floor, relocating from its previ  more
NICE Actimize 2026 Fraud Insights Report Identifies a Crucial Turning Point for Digital Fraud Detection
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NICE Actimize 2026 Fraud Insights Report Identifies a Crucial Turning Point for Digital Fraud Detection * New research reveals fraud is hiding within trusted patterns as ACH fraud accelerates at nearly five times the payment growth rate. Hoboken, N.J., April 28, 2026 - NICE Actimize, a NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) business, has released the "2026 NICE Ac  more
Nicholas School to Honor Professional Students in Recognition Ceremony
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 29 -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: * * * Nicholas School to Honor Professional Students in Recognition Ceremony The Nicholas School will celebrate 169 graduates receiving master's degrees in environmental management, forestry or environmental policy. * On Friday, May 8, the Nicholas School of the Environment will honor 169 graduates from the following professional degree programs: Master of Environmental Manageme  more
NJIT Infrastructure Forum Connects AI, Workforce and Resilience Challenges
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 29 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Infrastructure Forum Connects AI, Workforce and Resilience Challenges Written by: Evan Koblentz Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, energy demand, transportation systems, water quality and workforce development are no longer separate conversations, but rather connected challenges where universities can help move ideas into practice, said leaders from academia, government and indus  more
NNU, nation's largest nurses union, supports May Day actions
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * NNU, nation's largest nurses union, supports May Day actions * National Nurses United, the country's largest nurses union with more than 225,000 members, is proudly and enthusiastically taking part in May Day Strong actions on May 1, 2026. NNU recognizes that May Day presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate to the Trump administration and the billionaire class the real p  more
Ocasio-Cortez Presses EPA Administrator Zeldin on Trump's Decision to Allow Bayer to Poison Americans for Profit
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Presses EPA Administrator Zeldin on Trump's Decision to Allow Bayer to Poison Americans for Profit * WATCH HERE Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) questioned Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on the Trump administration's decision to give the German pharmaceutical giant, Bayer, federal immunity to poison Am  more
On Freedom Day, Secretary-General Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Migrants in South Africa, Calls for Prompt, Thorough Investigation
NEW YORK, April 27 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * On Freedom Day, Secretary-General Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Migrants in South Africa, Calls for Prompt, Thorough Investigation * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: On the occasion of South Africa's Freedom Day, the Secretary-General extends his warm greetings to the people and Government of South Africa as they commemorate a defining momen  more
Pawanka Fund, Wildlife Conservation Society Release Report from the Third Conservation and Human Rights Forum
BRONX, New York, April 28 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * The Pawanka Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society Release Report from the Third Conservation and Human Rights Forum * The Third Conservation and Human Rights Forum released a new report. The report captures discussions that reflect a shift from basic human rights awareness toward locally defined priorities, greater recognition of Indigenous knowledge, and   more
Podiatric Surgeon: Discipline, Sense of Community Part of 'Solid Foundation' SC State Provided
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, April 29 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * Podiatric surgeon: Discipline, sense of community part of 'solid foundation' SC State provided From the football field to the operating room, SC State shaped Dr. Kevin Ray's path Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer Long before he became a podiatric surgeon and business owner, Dr. Kevin L. Ray balanced football practice and biology labs at South Carolina State University, a demanding rou  more
Press Freedom under Unprecedented Strain, Secretary-General Warns, Calls for Protecting Journalists 'Who Risk Everything', in International Day Message
NEW YORK, April 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Press Freedom under Unprecedented Strain, Secretary-General Warns, Calls for Protecting Journalists 'Who Risk Everything', in International Day Message * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message on World Press Freedom Day, observed 3 May: People often say that in war truth is the first casualty. But far too frequently, the first casualties are the journalists who risk ever  more
Protecting American Citizens Starts with Funding ICE and Border Patrol
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Protecting American Citizens Starts with Funding ICE and Border Patrol * "Americans are done with catch and release. Americans are done with open borders. ICE and Border Patrol deserve to be paid. ICE and Border Patrol deserve to have the tools, resources, and support they need to carry out their mission. It's time for Congress to fund the heroes who keep our country safe." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Se  more
Q&A with Incoming President Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D.
BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Q&A with Incoming President Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D. * The State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees voted to name Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D., as the next president of Buffalo State University during the afternoon session of the SUNY Board of Trustees meeting on April 28. Her appointment is effective July 1, 2026. Incoming President Burris currently serves as Provost and Vice Presiden  more
Ramirez, Garcia, Simon, Mejia, Workers & Labor Leaders Introduce the Living Wage for All Act
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Garcia, Simon, Mejia, Workers & Labor Leaders Introduce the Living Wage for All Act * As the Republican-led Congress received the King of England, members of Congress stood with workers demanding a $25 federal minimum wage floor.As the Republican-led Congress received the King of England, members of Congress stood with workers demanding a $25 federal minimum wage floor.Washington, DC -To  more
Red Seat Ventures Announces Exclusive Multiyear Partnership with "Kill Tony"
NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * Red Seat Ventures Announces Exclusive Multiyear Partnership with "Kill Tony" * The Company is the New Monetization and Distribution Home for the Globally Popular Live Comedy Podcast Hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban Los Angeles, CA - April 27, 2026 - Red Seat Ventures, a Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) creator-led media company, today announced a multiyear partnership wit  more
Rep. Gillen Secures Coast Guard Commitment to Prioritize Restoring Station Jones Beach to Full Capability
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Secures Coast Guard Commitment to Prioritize Restoring Station Jones Beach to Full Capability * A video of the full remarks is available HERE. WASHINGTON, DC -Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), Vice Ranking Member of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, secured a commitment from the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, to prioritize restoring   more
Rep. Moolenaar: "Parents Should Know These Toys are Being Made by People Forced to Work Against Their Will"
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar: "Parents Should Know These Toys are Being Made by People Forced to Work Against Their Will" In case you missed it, Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee recently told The New York Times that the use of slave labor cotton in the production of Labubus is "unsurp  more
Rep. Tokuda Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmland from Corporate Land Grabs
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmland from Corporate Land Grabs * Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation to curb the rise in corporate ownership of agricultural land and keep farmland in the hands of farmers. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has introduced companion legislation. Corporations and privat  more
Representatives Garcia, Ramirez, Simon, Mejia, Workers & Labor Leaders Introduce the Living Wage for All Act
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Garcia, Ramirez, Simon, Mejia, Workers & Labor Leaders Introduce the Living Wage for All Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, days before the largest May Day mobilizations in years and hours before the King of England's congressional address, Congressmembers Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) stood with labor, civil ri  more
Road Infrastructure and Traffic Affect Community Members' Mental Health
NEW YORK, April 28 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Road Infrastructure and Traffic Affect Community Members' Mental Health * Communities very isolated by roadways and traffic patterns tended to have more schizophrenia-related hospital visits, according to a new federally funded study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Brown University. The researchers also found that this effect was independent from traffic-cause  more
Roper Center announces 2026 student scholars advancing public opinion research
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Roper Center announces 2026 student scholars advancing public opinion research The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research has announced its 2026 cohort of student scholars, supporting emerging researchers whose work advances the study of public opinion and its role in shaping policy and society.  The center appointed three Kohut Research Scholars and one W.E.B. Du Bois Research Scholar. The program supports   more
Rutgers University Forms Autism Training Hub to Close Gaps in Services
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * University Forms Autism Training Hub to Close Gaps in Services A comprehensive autism initiative at the Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology brings training to the masses By Greg Bruno A new initiative at Rutgers aims to bring together the state's available - but often fragmented - autism training programs and services under one central location. The goal of the Autism Tra  more
Rutgers: How a Mental Health Strategy Helps Young Adults Navigate Cancer Diagnosis
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How a Mental Health Strategy Helps Young Adults Navigate Cancer Diagnosis Researchers with the Rutgers Cancer Institute find that teaching tactical problem-solving skills significantly lowers anxiety for young adult cancer patients By Patti Zielinski A cancer diagnosis can upend any life. For young adults already navigating a step into independence, it can be especially distressing. But the  more
Sean Tonolli to Speak at Compliance Week National 2026
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * Sean Tonolli to Speak at Compliance Week National 2026 Cahill partner Sean Tonolli will moderate the panel "The Changing Landscape of Investigations" at Compliance Week National 2026 on May 7. Sean, along with fellow panelists Suzanne Libby (S&P Global - Mobility), Kilby Macfadden (KPMG), and Scott Nussbum (Fidelity), will explore how compliance leaders can navigate key challenges   more
Security Council 1591 Sanctions Committee Adds Four Entries to Its Sanctions List
NEW YORK, April 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council 1591 Sanctions Committee Adds Four Entries to Its Sanctions List * On 28 April 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan approved the addition of the entries specified below to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the Un  more
Sen. Whitehouse Investigates Trump's 'God Squad' Waiving Endangered Species Protections to Expand Oil Drilling
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Investigates Trump's 'God Squad' Waiving Endangered Species Protections to Expand Oil Drilling Senators seek answers from the Trump Administration regarding coordination with fossil fuel interests, compliance with the Endangered Species Act and Administrative Procedure Act * Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)  more
Senators McCormick, Smith, Tillis, and Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Senators McCormick, Smith, Tillis, and Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today introduced the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, which is essential to economic security  more
Smithfield Foods to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
SMITHFIELD, Virginia, April 29 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Smithfield Foods to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences. Tuesday, May 12 * Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum, New York, NY President and CEO Sha  more
State Department Issues Public Schedule for April 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for April 29, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 9:00 a.m. Secretary Rubio meets with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the Department of State. (CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP) Call time for video cameras, still cameras, and writers is 8:30 a.m. from the 23rd Street entrance. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau is on travel to Algeria and Morocco from April 27-May 1, 2026.   more
Steptoe Expands Commercial Trials and Litigation Team With Four-Partner Group in Chicago
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Expands Commercial Trials and Litigation Team With Four-Partner Group in Chicago (Chicago) - Steptoe LLP is pleased to announce that a highly regarded team of litigators and trial attorneys has joined the firm's Chicago office from Honigman. The team comprises partners Robert J. Palmersheim, William B. Berndt, Nicholas A. Burandt, and Timothy G. Parilla, and further strengthens Steptoe's complex comm  more
Subcommittee Chairman Kiley Holds Hearing on Academic Excellence in K-12 Education
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-California, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, issued the following statement on April 28, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * "Academic excellence is the foundation of K-12 education. Every student deserves access to a great education, to the highest-quality education possible. All students benef  more
SUNY Poly, PEB, and NYPA Partner to Inspire Future Women in STEM
ALBANY, New York, April 29 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly, PEB, and NYPA Partner to Inspire Future Women in STEM UTICA, NY - SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), in collaboration with Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB), an affiliate of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and the New York Power Authority (NYPA), recently hosted a two-day Future Women in STEM experience for middle school students from the Ut  more
SUNY University at Albany: Ask an Expert - What is El Nino and Why is Everyone Talking About It?
ALBANY, New York, April 29 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: What is El Nino and why is everyone talking about it? Atmospheric Science Professor Paul Roundy studies how interactions between the tropical ocean and atmosphere influence global weather, including El Nino. Roundy answers today's question: What is El Nino and why is everyone talking about it? Roundy: Normally, the eastern Pacific along the equator is colder than areas to the north and s  more
SUNY University at Albany: Showcase 2026 - Art Student Explores Hidden Microbial Life in Historic Paintings
ALBANY, New York, April 29 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Showcase 2026: Art Student Explores Hidden Microbial Life in Historic Paintings By Kamal Tomlin, Class of '26 On Thursday, there will be a buzz of excitement at the University at Albany for Showcase 2026 as students present projects they've spent months building, highlighting research, scholarship and creative work. From poetry readings to deep dives into tech and data security, the range of discipline  more
Sustainability Meets Celebration Across Colgate's 13 Days of Green
HAMILTON, New York, April 28 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Sustainability Meets Celebration Across Colgate's 13 Days of Green * Colgate University's annual celebration of 13 Days of Green, hosted by the Office of Sustainability, began with a bang at a lively kick-off event that brought together different corners of campus. Featuring booths from student organizations and campus partners, the event highlighted the diverse dimensions of sustainability. "Sustainability  more
Syracuse University: ECS Professor Selected for Air Force Research Lab Faculty Program
SYRACUSE, New York, April 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * ECS Professor Selected for Air Force Research Lab Faculty Program Amit Sanyal's research focuses on tracking and predicting the trajectories of objects in Earth's orbit, a growing challenge in space safety. Alex Dunbar Amit Sanyal, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), has been selected for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFR  more
The West is worth saving, Boris Johnson tells Cornell students
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * The West is worth saving, Boris Johnson tells Cornell students * From the Strait of Hormuz to university campuses, Americans and Europeans must stand together against autocratic regimes seeking to suppress freedom and prosperity, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a Cornell audience on April 27. "Things are bumpier and more difficult when we are divided and when we squabble, as we have done so o  more
Through end of her term June 30, Bonita R. Durand, Ph.D., will be recognized as 10th president of Buffalo State
BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Through end of her term June 30, Bonita R. Durand, Ph.D., will be recognized as 10th president of Buffalo State * In recognition of her outstanding service to Buffalo State University, Bonita Durand, Ph.D., will complete her time on campus not as interim president, but as the 10th president of Buffalo State University, cementing her legacy and ensuring her portrait will appear in Rockwell Hall al  more
Timeline: A summary of Incoming President Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D.'s experience and accomplishments
BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Timeline: A summary of Incoming President Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D.'s experience and accomplishments * The State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees voted to name Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D., as the next president of Buffalo State University during the afternoon session of the SUNY Board of Trustees meeting on April 28. Her appointment is effective July 1, 2026. Incoming President Burri  more
TNT Sports Continues Viewership Surge for 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Continues Viewership Surge for 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs * TNT Sports continues to deliver strong audience gains for the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota's Game 4 victory over Dallas on Saturday averaged 1.9 million viewers on TBS, truTV and HBO Max, up 127% vs. last year's comparable window and the most watched First Round ga  more
Triple-I Warns Illinois Insurance Bill Would Raise Costs, Reduce Consumer Choice
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I Warns Illinois Insurance Bill Would Raise Costs, Reduce Consumer Choice * MALVERN, Pa., April 29, 2026 - A new Issues Brief from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) found that legislation moving through the Illinois General Assembly would likely make property/casualty insurance less affordable and less available for consumers by constraining insurers' a  more
Trust for Public Land Breaks Ground on New Community Schoolyard at PS 69 in Jackson Heights
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 29 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land Breaks Ground on New Community Schoolyard at PS 69 in Jackson Heights NEW YORK - Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the School Construction Authority, and local elected officials, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new community schoolyard at P.S. 69 in Jackson Heights--transforming an underutilized   more
Trusted Voices and Smart Creative Redefine Audio's Role in Driving Brand Outcomes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 (TNSrep) -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Trusted Voices and Smart Creative Redefine Audio's Role in Driving Brand Outcomes New study from Omnicom Media Intelligence and iHeartMedia outlines how evolving audio formats deliver measurable full-funnel impact * NEW YORK, NY - A new Partner Intelligence study from Omnicom Media Intelligence - the research arm of global media management group Omnicom Media - and iHeartMedia finds that audio adve  more
Twelve Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by New York Super Lawyers 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 29 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Twelve Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by New York Super Lawyers 2026 Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce that 12 of its lawyers were recently selected for inclusion in 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers(R), six of whom were listed as Rising Stars. The lawyers are members of the firm's Business Litigation, Business Restructuring, Corporate Transactions & Securities, Real Estate and White Coll  more
U.S. News & World Report Selects Nixon Peabody as One of the Best Law Firms to Work for
ALBANY, New York, April 29 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report selects Nixon Peabody as one of the best law firms to work for Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to again be named among U.S. News & World Report's best law firms to work for in the publication's 2026 "Best Companies to Work for: Law Firms" list. Nixon Peabody has been rated as a leading law firm in consecutive years, based on factors that analyze how individual fir  more
UB selected to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge
BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB selected to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge * Photo from above showing representatives from 20 teams holding school pennents next to the automobiles they'll be working on. UB is one of 20 universities across North America chosen to compete in the challenge, which includes the U.S. Department of Energy, Stellantis, General Motors, MathWorks and others.   more
UConn Welcomes Five Exceptional Leaders Into Business Hall of Fame
STORRS, Connecticut, April 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Welcomes Five Exceptional Leaders Into Business Hall of Fame * The UConn School of Business inducted five new alumni into the Hall of Fame on Friday night. All are giants in their fields, ranging from space travel to healthcare, professional basketball, and more. Every one of them spoke passionately about the lasting impact their UConn education, experiences, and friendships had on their c  more
Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security Williams Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Brandon M. Williams, under secretary of Energy for nuclear security, and administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, from an April 22, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Member Moulton, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Request  more
USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721) to support 441 projects that will strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to in  more
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices, products containing same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigati  more
Vanessa Ruta and Thomas Tuschl are elected to the National Academy of Sciences
NEW YORK, April 28 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Vanessa Ruta and Thomas Tuschl are elected to the National Academy of Sciences * Vanessa Ruta, the Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden Professor, and Thomas Tuschl, the F. M. Al Akl, M.D. and Margaret Al Akl Professor, have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Ruta is head of the Laboratory of Neurophysiology and Behavior and is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator; Tuschl is head of the   more
Vice Chancellor Bonnie David on Delaware Chancery, Judicial Philosophy, and Career Paths in Corporate Law
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Vice Chancellor Bonnie David on Delaware Chancery, Judicial Philosophy, and Career Paths in Corporate Law * Last month, the Law & Business Program welcomed Vice Chancellor Bonnie David of the Delaware Court of Chancery for a lunchtime conversation on the court's distinctive role in American corporate law and the opportunities that chancery practice and clerkships can offer students. Speaking candidly abo  more
WTAS: FDA Approves First-Ever Gene Therapy for Treatment of Genetic Hearing Loss Under National Priority Voucher Program
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: FDA Approves First-Ever Gene Therapy for Treatment of Genetic Hearing Loss Under National Priority Voucher Program * Groundbreaking AAV-based gene therapy offers potential treatment for patients with OTOF gene-associated severe-to-profound and profound hearing loss The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 23, 2026, approved Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), the fi  more
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