Sunday - June 14, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday June 13, 2026 ( 171 items )  
31 Advocacy Organizations Urges EPA to Prioritize Microplastics Regulation in Drinking Water Through Monitoring and Research
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A group of 31 advocacy organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing the agency's draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. The collective advocates for the inclusion of microplastics not only on the CCL-6 but also on the forthcoming Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, emphasizing the urgent need for data collection and regulatory action to address microplastic contamination in drinking water. The groups, re  more
A New Way to Transfer Wealth from Working People to Billionaires Hits the Market with SpaceX IPO
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * A New Way to Transfer Wealth from Working People to Billionaires Hits the Market with SpaceX IPO Available for in-person interviews in front of JPMorgan Chase headquarters New York, NY -Space  more
Advent Appoints Shai Waisman as an Operating Partner
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 13 -- Advent International, a private equity investor, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Advent appoints Shai Waisman as an Operating Partner New York - Advent, a leading global private equity investor, today announced the appointment of Shai Waisman as an Operating Partner. Shai will play an active role in supporting Advent's technology and business services platform. Christian Braunfisch at Advent, said: "Shai is an accomplished leader wi  more
Agudath Israel Welcomes NJ Assembly Decision to Remove Religious Liberty Threat From Bill
NEW YORK, June 13 -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, issued the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * Agudath Israel Welcomes NJ Assembly Decision to Remove Religious Liberty Threat from Bill Today, the New Jersey State Assembly removed language from a bill that would have jeopardized religious rights. The legislation had allowed individuals to sue anyone accused of interfering with their decision to obtain reproductive or gender-related health care se  more
Akerman Expands New York White Collar and Government Investigations Bench With Former Acting U.S. Attorney Carolyn Pokorny
MIAMI, Florida, June 9 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Expands New York White Collar and Government Investigations Bench with Former Acting U.S. Attorney Carolyn Pokorny Akerman today announced that Carolyn Pokorny has joined the firm as a partner and co-chair of its White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Practice in New York. Carolyn brings two decades of federal and New York state government leadership to Akerman's expanding New York litiga  more
American Bus Association: Ferguson Testifies Before Congress in Support of Bipartisan Bus Idling Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The American Bus Association issued the following news: * * * Ferguson Testifies Before Congress in Support of Bipartisan Bus Idling Legislation Steven Coyle and Callie Hoyt On June 3, 2026, ABA President & CEO Fred Ferguson testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Environment during a hearing titled "Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements." Ferguson appeared before the Subc  more
American to Serve Milestone 100 Destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America With Two New Cities From Miami
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 13 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American to serve milestone 100 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America with two new cities from Miami * American's Miami (MIA) hub is the largest gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean in the United States. * American will launch flights to Maracaibo, Venezuela (MAR) from MIA on July 14, just weeks after becoming the first airline to resume flying between the United States and Venezuela. *   more
AMP Sports Brings Draft Night to Fans With "Cousins Courtside" Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to Host Live Show and Draft Watch Party on June 23 in New York City
COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, June 8 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: * * * AMP Sports Brings Draft Night to Fans With "Cousins Courtside" Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to Host Live Show and Draft Watch Party on June 23 in New York City NEW YORK - AMP Sports, a division of Sinclair, today announced Cousins Courtside, a Draft night experience with NBA legends Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, co-hosts of the hit podcast Cousins.  more
APSU's College of Arts & Letters announces 2025-26 student and alumni awards
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's College of Arts & Letters announces 2025-26 student and alumni awards * From left: Dakota Donahue, Aidan McKinney, Lily Goodowens, Buzz Hoon, Allie Pyka, Macy Short, Jennifer Plascencia. | Photo by Grayson Nicholson CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University's College of Arts & Letters (CoAL) has announced its 2025-2026 Student Leadership Award and Distinguished Alumni Award recipi  more
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Urges Court of Appeals to uphold dismissal of Trump Administration lawsuit OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump Administration's lawsuit challe  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi
SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Ohio's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Ohio gaming autho  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * Coalition urges U.S. Senate to modify House-passed Farm Bill to restore food assistance funding for millions of Americans OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental   more
Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 12 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program   more
Attorney General Ford Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 12 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutri  more
Attorney General James Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO RESTORE SNAP BENEFITS AND PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE IN FARM BILL
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO RESTORE SNAP BENEFITS AND PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE IN FARM BILL * Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  more
Baldwin Slams Army's Mismanagement of JLTV Program After Her Repeated Warnings
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Slams Army's Mismanagement of JLTV Program After Her Repeated Warnings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) slammed the Army's mismanagement of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program after she repeatedly warned that the private equity-owned company, AM General, lacked the skilled workforce, experience, and infrastructure to complete the contract on time.   more
Bard College Appoints Executive Vice President and Professor of Political Studies Jonathan Becker as Acting President
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 13 -- Bard College issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Bard College Appoints Executive Vice President and Professor of Political Studies Jonathan Becker as Acting President Becker will lead college during presidential search process - The Bard College Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jonathan Becker as acting president, as the Board of Trustees launc  more
Binghamton University Innovates Technique to Detect Plastic Landmines
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 13 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University innovates new technique to detect plastic landmines Using consumer-grade technology, the method doesn't require an Internet connection - a plus for conflict zones By Jennifer Micale Today's anti-personnel landmines are small in size and often have a plastic casing that standard metal detectors are unable to register. Geophysical techniques such as ground-penetrating radar, magnetome  more
Binghamton.edu Homepage Recognized for Accessibility
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 13 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton.edu homepage recognized for accessibility New report ranks University website in top 1% of a million homepages By Eric Coker Binghamton University's commitment to digital accessibility was validated this spring when it placed in the top 1% of worldwide homepages examined by the nonprofit organization WebAIM. In February, WebAIM conducted the accessibility analysis of the home pages for the 1,  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Maine Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Maine Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Employment in Maine's York County decreased 0.5 percent from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that employment in Cumberland County rose 0.4 percent over the year. (See table 1.) Employment in Cumberland (194,600) was higher t  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Massachusetts Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Massachusetts Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Employment declined in 7 of the 9 largest counties in Massachusetts from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Middlesex County (-2.1 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment. (See chart 1 and tabl  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in New Hampshire Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in New Hampshire Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Employment declined in the three largest counties in New Hampshire from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Merrimack County (-1.6 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment. (See chart 1 and table  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in New York Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in New York Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Employment rose in 9 of the 17 largest counties in New York with published data from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Kings County (+1.8 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1 and t  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Rhode Island Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Rhode Island Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Employment declined in Rhode Island's two largest counties, Providence and Kent, from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Providence and Kent had employment losses of 0.4 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. (See ta  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Vermont Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Vermont Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Employment declined 0.8 percent in Vermont's only large county, Chittenden, from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that the rate of employment growth in Chittenden ranked 282nd among the 366 largest U.S. counties with publish  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Municipio Employment and Wages in Puerto Rico Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Municipio Employment and Wages in Puerto Rico Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Employment declined 2.1 percent in Puerto Rico's only large municipio, San Juan, from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that employment in San Juan stood at 259,200 in December 2025, accounting for 26.6 percent of tota  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Planning Region Employment and Wages in Connecticut Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Planning Region Employment and Wages in Connecticut Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Employment rose in 3 of the 6 largest planning regions--a county-level equivalent--in Connecticut from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (+0.9 percent) had the la  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026
DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.59 per hour in the South to $54.61 in the Northeast in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensatio  more
Bridget Riley Art Foundation and Citi Partner to Preserve Iconic Sculpture
NEW YORK, June 13 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * The Bridget Riley Art Foundation and Citi Partner to Preserve Iconic Sculpture Donation Champions Art Education and the Legacy of Abstract Art HIGHLIGHTS * Citi and The Bridget Riley Art Foundation are partnering to preserve a rare, large-scale abstract sculpture by artist Bridget Riley * This partnership   more
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Legionnaires Disease Associated With a Private-Use Hot Tub in a Vacation Rental Property -- New York, October 2024-April 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 22) on June 11, 2026, entitled "Legionnaires Disease Associated with a Private-Use Hot Tub in a Vacation Rental Property -- New York, October 2024-April 2025.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Legionnaires disease results from inhalati  more
Center for Constitutional Rights Responds to the Trump Administration's Immigrant "Death Flights" to the Central African Republic
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * Center for Constitutional Rights Responds to the Trump Administration's Immigrant "Death Flights" to the Central African Republic In response to the Trump Administration's third country deportation scheme, Korbin Felder, Justice Fellow at the Center for Constitutional Rights, issued the following statement: The Trump Administration is racing to put people on planes and send them t  more
CFTC Sues New Mexico as the State Becomes the Latest Attempting to Infringe on Federal Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Sues New Mexico as the State Becomes the Latest Attempting to Infringe on Federal Jurisdiction * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed a lawsuit in federal court against the state of New Mexico, seeking to block the state's efforts to apply state gaming laws against CFTC-registered contract markets. Just last week, New Mexico filed a lawsuit in a state cou  more
Chambers USA Ranks Kostelanetz and Eight Attorneys in Tax Controversy, Tax Fraud, Tax Law, and White-Collar Litigation
NEW YORK, June 8 -- Kostelanetz LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers USA Ranks Kostelanetz and Eight Attorneys in Tax Controversy, Tax Fraud, Tax Law, and White-Collar Litigation Chambers USA has ranked Kostelanetz LLP as a leading firm for tax controversy, tax fraud, and white-collar defense and government investigations, and it has ranked the firm's offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, Georgia as leaders in tax law. Noting that the firm "has the ab  more
Chicago nurses return to work following one-day strike
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 12 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Chicago nurses return to work following one-day strike * Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago returned to work today following their one-day strike against Prime Healthcare's illegal firings of six nurses. After hundreds took to the strike line on June 11, nurses are back at the bedside ahead of next week's election to join National Nurses Organizing Committ  more
China's Role in the International Financial Institutions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48983) entitled "China's Role in the International Financial Institutions" by international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents China and the IFIs: Key Policy Issues ... 1 Historical Context ... 2 China as a Recipient of Development Assistance ... 4 China's Representation at the IFIs ... 7 PRC Firms and MDB Procurement ... 12 Selected Policy  more
Civil Rights Organizations Condemn Fatal Shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * Civil rights organizations condemn fatal shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Following the June 1 acquittal of Rick Chow in the fatal shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton in 2023, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), Asian American Advocacy Fund, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, t  more
Civil Rights Organizations Condemn Fatal Shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Organizations Condemn Fatal Shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton * Read a PDF of the statement here. COLUMBIA, S.C.-Following the June 1 acquittal of Rick Chow in the fatal shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton in 2023, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), Asian American Advocacy Fund, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, Asian Americans  more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Research Indicates That in the Future, Trees May Store Less Carbon Than Expected
NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * New Research Indicates That in the Future, Trees May Store Less Carbon Than Expected Even as trees photosynthesize late into the year, their growth stops by mid-summer, which impacts their carbon uptake. Highlights * Researchers found that oak forests can continue taking up carbon after their seasonal wood growth has ended. * Aridity and heat limit tree growth more strongly t  more
Common Cause: Federal Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's $1.776 Billion Slush Fund While the Case Continues
NEW YORK, June 13 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Federal Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's $1.776 Billion Slush Fund While the Case Continues Court Grants Preliminary Injunction, Halts Funds While Litigation Proceeds - Alexandria, Va. -- A federal court today granted plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction, blocking the Trump-Vance administration from implementing its $1.776 billion so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund" whi  more
Congressman Allen Recognizes Georgia-12 Service Academy Appointees at Signing Day Ceremony
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Recognizes Georgia-12 Service Academy Appointees at Signing Day Ceremony * Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted a special signing day ceremony for students in Georgia's 12th District who have been accepted into one of our nation's Military Service Academies. These academies include: The United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York; the United States N  more
Congresswoman Tenney Applauds $3 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Funding for NY-24 Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Applauds $3 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Funding for NY-24 Infrastructure Projects * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), today applauded the three projects across New York's 24th Congressional District that will receive a total of $3 million through the Northern Border Regional Commission's 2026 Catalyst Program to support critical infrastr  more
Cooley Advises ZincFive on DeSPAC Transaction With Spark I Acquisition Corp
PALO ALTO, California, June 12 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Advises ZincFive on DeSPAC Transaction With Spark I Acquisition Corp Cooley advised ZincFive, the leader in immediate power solutions for the data center and artificial intelligence infrastructure markets powered by its proprietary nickel-zinc battery technology, on its definitive business combination agreement with Spark I Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: SPKL), a special purpose acquisition  more
Cornell Atkinson awards drive progress in tech, ag, sustainability
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson awards drive progress in tech, ag, sustainability * Credit: Lirong Xiang/Provided By Krisy Gashler Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability June 11, 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Share Over the last 20 years as the climate has warmed, extreme wildfires have doubled in frequency, carrying air pollution and smog across continents. Now,   more
Cornell SCE, SUNY Broome create transfer pathway for new online bachelor's degree
ITHACA, New York, June 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell SCE, SUNY Broome create transfer pathway for new online bachelor's degree * Agreement expands access for adult learners pursuing Cornell's part-time Bachelor of Professional Studies Cornell University's School of Continuing Education (SCE) and SUNY Broome Community College signed an articulation agreement that creates a direct transfer pathway into Cornell's new online Bachelor of Professional Studies   more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Eurasia's Shifting Balance of Influence - An Opening for the United States?
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on June 12, 2026, by Tina Dolbaia, associate fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, and Leah Kieff, senior associate (non-resident) with the Project on Prosperity and Development: * * * Eurasia's Shifting Balance of Influence: An Opening for the United States? Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has significantly altered the strategic landscape across Eurasia. The Kremli  more
Cultivating future scientists through plants and partnerships
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cultivating future scientists through plants and partnerships * Credit: Savan DeSouza/Cornell University Around Cornell News directly from Cornell's colleges and centers By Henry C. Smith June 11, 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Share Students from Buffalo's McKinley High School -home to one of the few high-school horticulture programs in New York sta  more
Davis Polk named "Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year" at the 2026 Chambers USA Awards
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk named "Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year" at the 2026 Chambers USA Awards * Davis Polk was named "Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year" at the 2026 Chambers USA Awards. The awards reflect preeminence in key practice areas and recognize notable achievements over the past year, including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client serv  more
DCMA leader delivers Memorial Day keynote address
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA leader delivers Memorial Day keynote address * GLASTONBURY, Conn. - Army Reserve Col. Albert Chin, a quality assurance supervisor for Defense Contract Management Agency Northeast in Hartford, Connecticut, delivered a poignant keynote address at the annual Glastonbury Memorial Day Ceremony at Glastonbury High School May 25. Chin spoke about service, sacrifice, and the enduring meaning of the h  more
Debevoise Named the 2026 White Collar Criminal Defense Law Firm of the Year by Chambers USA And Receives AI Client Service Award
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Named the 2026 White Collar Criminal Defense Law Firm of the Year by Chambers USA And Receives AI Client Service Award * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has been named the 2026 White Collar Criminal Defense Law Firm of the Year by Chambers USA. The firm also received the AI Client Service Award, which recognizes the law firm that has received the highest praise from their cli  more
Docked Bikeshare Trips - May 2026
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * Docked Bikeshare Trips - May 2026 * Today, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released docked bikeshare trips for May 2026. From May 2025 to May 2026, docked bikeshare trips starting and ending at a docking station on seven of the largest systems grew 9.3%. By area served and system, the number of docked bikeshare trips starting and ending at a dock  more
During Pentagon Budget Markup, Republicans Block Slotkin Amendments to Protect Elections from Illegal Military Interference
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * During Pentagon Budget Markup, Republicans Block Slotkin Amendments to Protect Elections from Illegal Military Interference * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced two amendments to protect the integrity of American elections from illegal military interference during the markup for the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense A  more
Empowering future crop advisors and leaders in ag: Matt Haycook
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Empowering future crop advisors and leaders in ag: Matt Haycook * * Animal Science * Agriculture * Field Crops In fall 2025, Matthew Haycook joined Cornell University's Master of Professional Studies Program, with Quirine Ketterings of the Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) as his main academic advisor. Growing up, Haycook was deeply integrated into the  more
Environmental Defense Fund Report Shows Strong Clean Power Growth Despite Rising Project Cancellations
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- THE STATE OF CLEAN POWER IN Q1 2026 - A report from Environmental Defense Fund, New York - June 2026 (14 pages) * * * The Environmental Defense Fund issued a report analyzing the state of U.S. clean power development during the first quarter of 2026 and assessing trends in renewable energy deployment, investment, and project activity. The report examines operational, planned, and under-construction clean power capacity across the country, with a focus on solar,  more
Espaillat, Watson Coleman, Booker Introduce the Governor's Right to Inspect Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Espaillat, Watson Coleman, Booker Introduce the Governor's Right to Inspect Act of 2026 * New Bill Continues Congressional Effort Urging Increased Oversight and Improved Conditions at Immigration Detention Facilities Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced the Governor's Righ  more
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: Knicks look to win first NBA Championship in 53 years as series shifts back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Saturday
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: Knicks look to win first NBA Championship in 53 years as series shifts back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Saturday * ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals on Saturday, June 13, with a Game 5 matchup, as the San Antonio Spurs, led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, host the Eastern Conference champion New York Knick  more
Evidence builds for the role malfunctioning protein removal systems play in neurodegenerative diseases
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Evidence builds for the role malfunctioning protein removal systems play in neurodegenerative diseases * Though protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's were discovered over a century ago, we remain largely unable to prevent them from forming or eliminate them from the brain. And though a variety of therapies have taken aim at tau tangles, beta-amyloid plaques, and Lewy bodies, among other notoriou  more
Financial Times announces senior newsroom appointments
LONDON, England, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, posted the following corporate news release: * * * Financial Times announces senior newsroom appointments * The Financial Times has announced key senior newsroom moves, to take effect from September 1, 2026. Tom Braithwaite has been appointed deputy editor, succeeding Patrick Jenkins, who will move to a new senior writing role. Alex Barker succeeds Braithwaite as news editor. Helen Thomas expands her role as  more
First phase of Lower Manhattan's Battery Coastal Resilience Project complete
EDMONTON, Alberta, June 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, posted the following news: * * * First phase of Lower Manhattan's Battery Coastal Resilience Project complete * The first phase of The Battery Coastal Resilience Project in Lower Manhattan-led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation-is now complete. Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, is the project'  more
Forbes Declares Elon Musk As The World's First Trillionaire
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 13 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Forbes Declares Elon Musk As The World's First Trillionaire SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq Friday, boosting Musk's fortune to an estimated $1.1 trillion - NEW YORK - On Friday, Forbes declared Elon Musk as the world's first trillionaire, as SpaceX's stock began trading on the Nasdaq at $150 per share, giving the company a nearly $2 trillion market cap. Forbes estimates that the IPO  more
Former Chief Investment Officer Pleads Guilty
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Former Chief Investment Officer Pleads Guilty * Deputy United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Sean S. Buckley, announced today that S. KENNETH LEECH II, the former Chief Investment Officer of Western Asset Management Company ("WAMCO"), pled guilty to obstructing justice by giving false and misleading testimony to the United States Securiti  more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Launch Inquiry Into Corrupt Use Of National Parks Fees For Trump's Vanity Projects
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Launch Inquiry Into Corrupt Use Of National Parks Fees For Trump's Vanity Projects * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with 10 of her Senate colleagues, launched an inquiry into the Trump administration redirecting tens of millions of dollars from fees paid to the National Park Service (NPS) to fund President Donald Trump's vanity projects in Washington, D.C  more
Governor Hochul Announces $6 Million to Reconstruct the City of Tonawanda's Kohler Pool
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $6 Million to Reconstruct the City of Tonawanda's Kohler Pool * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $6 million investment to support the overhaul of the Kohler Pool facility owned and operated by the City of Tonawanda in Erie County. Kohler Pool, originally opened in the 1950s, is a staple of the neighborhood and is in dire need of repairs and improvements so the  more
Governor Hochul Announces Western New York Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Western New York Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the City of Jamestown will receive $10 million in funding as the Western New York winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the Villages of Falconer and Hamburg will each receive $4.5 million as the We  more
Governor Hochul Awards $10 Million Through Round Three of New York's Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Awards $10 Million Through Round Three of New York's Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $10 million has been awarded to two projects through round three of New York's Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program. Projects in the Mid-Hudson and New York City regions were awarded $5 million each to improve meal pre  more
Governor Hochul Directs State Landmarks to Illuminate for the Kick-Off of the FIFA World Cup 2026
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs State Landmarks to Illuminate for the Kick-Off of the FIFA World Cup 2026 * Governor Kathy Hochul directed New York State landmarks to illuminate for the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026. State landmarks will light up in the colors of World Cup host countries -Mexico, the United States and Canada -as the world comes together for this year's games. "New York is pro  more
Governor Lamont Directs the Connecticut Department of Labor To Fill Gaps Created by the Trump Administration's Dismantling of Labor Protections
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 12 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Directs the Connecticut Department of Labor To Fill Gaps Created by the Trump Administration's Dismantling of Labor Protections * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the Connecticut Department of Labor's State Board of Mediation and Arbitration to assist Connecticut employers and labor unions that have been impacted by an executive o  more
Governor Scott, Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Congresswoman Balint Announce $7.62 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Vermont Communities
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 12 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Scott, Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Congresswoman Balint Announce $7.62 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Vermont Communities * Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint, together with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), today announced that seven Vermont communities wi  more
Guatemalan human smugglers admit to roles in 2021 mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico
HOUSTON, Texas, June 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Guatemalan human smugglers admit to roles in 2021 mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico * LAREDO, Texas - Two foreign nationals have pleaded guilty to human smuggling charges related to the crash of a tractor-trailer packed with at least 160 illegal aliens which resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people, including unaccompanied children, and injured over  more
Hannah Meyer Selected as Rita Allen Foundation Scholar
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, June 13 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Hannah Meyer selected as Rita Allen Foundation Scholar Written by: Samuel Diamond, Senior Communications Strategist Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Assistant Professor Hannah Meyer has been named a Rita Allen Foundation Scholar. The scholarship provides her lab with $100,000 annually for five years for cutting-edge research on the immune system. Specifically, the Meyer lab focuse  more
HarperCollins Publishers Announces Christa Desir To Join Avon Group
NEW YORK, June 9 -- HarperCollins Publishers issued the following news release: * * * HarperCollins Publishers Announces Christa Desir To Join Avon Group HarperCollins Publishers today announced that Christa Desir has been named a VP, Editorial Director, in the Avon Group. Reporting to Tessa Woodward, VP, Publisher, Avon Group, Desir will focus on key acquisitions, special projects, and new editorial strategies. She begins her new role June 15. Desir spent the last six years at Sourcebooks,   more
Hearst Magazines Launches AURA IQ
NEW YORK, June 9 -- Hearst Magazines, a division of Hearst, issued the following news release: * * * Hearst Magazines Launches AURA IQ AI-Powered Media Platform Transforms First-Party Data Into Predictive, Scalable Advertising Solutions - Hearst Magazines, the world's largest lifestyle media publisher, today announced the launch of AURA IQ, the next evolution of its proprietary audience platform, AURA. The new AI-driven platform introduces a sophisticated agentic intelligence layer that tra  more
HMH Appoints Laura Smith as General Manager of Customer Experience
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 9 -- HMH Education, a company that says it creates K-12 learning solutions, issued the following news release: * * * HMH Appoints Laura Smith as General Manager of Customer Experience Experienced education leader to help strengthen customer outcomes and support effective implementation for educators and students - Learning technology company HMH today announced the appointment of Laura Smith as General Manager of Customer Experience. In this key role, Smith will  more
House Administration Chairman Steil Delivers Remarks at Hearing on Preventing Fraudulent Donations
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 10, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability": * * * Thank you, Ranking Member Morelle, members of the committee, and our witness, for participating in today's hearing. Let me also thank Chairman Jordan and Chairman Comer for joining us today and for their partnership in this inves  more
House Democratic Leadership, Ranking Members Himes, Raskin Issue Statement on FISA Sec. 702
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on June 11, 2026, with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, D-California, and Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, on the House Republican's vote to extend Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Sec.  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-651) on the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act (H.R. 7082). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on May 13, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 7082, the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act, reduces red tape in the Charter School Program (CSP) so schools can focus on educating students--not navigating paperwork. This bill  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Himes Call on Rubio to Avert Humanitarian Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Himes Call on Rubio to Avert Humanitarian Crisis * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Jim Himes, Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for the United States to establish a humanitarian corridor for the transit of f  more
House Oversight Chairman Comer: Stopping Fraudulent Payments is Common Sense
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Comer: Stopping Fraudulent Payments is Common Sense Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered remarks on the House floor to support his bill, H.R. 8464, the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act. This bill gives the U.S. Treasury the authority to halt and return payments  more
House Oversight Ranking Member Garcia Demands Testimony From VP Vance, Senior Trump Officials Following Bombshell Epstein Cover-Up Reporting
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Testimony from Vice President Vance, Senior Trump Officials Following Bombshell Epstein Cover-Up Reporting Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, demanded Chairman James Comer immediately arrange interviews of Vice Presiden  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary to Inter Press Service: People With Albinism Face Discrimination, Danger
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Samer Muscati, deputy director of the Disability Rights Division, and Elizabeth Kamundiam, director of the Disability Rights Division, to Inter Press Service: * * * People With Albinism Face Discrimination, Danger * When Patricia J. looks for work or shops at the outdoor markets near her home in rural Malawi, fear still follows her. Years after surviving two attacks linked to harmful beliefs   more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Azerbaijan Rearrests Journalist Forcibly Returned from Georgia
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Giorgi Gogia, deputy director of the Europe and Central Asia Division: * * * Azerbaijan Rearrests Journalist Forcibly Returned from Georgia Afgan Sadigov's Case Raises Transnational Repression Concerns - Azerbaijani authorities' renewed detention of exiled journalist Afgan Sadigov raises serious concerns about transnational repression and the apparent manipulation of legal procedures across   more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: EU-Ukraine to Launch Accession Talks on Rights, Rule of Law
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Iskra Kirova, advocacy director of the Europe and Central Asia Division: * * * EU-Ukraine to Launch Accession Talks on Rights, Rule of Law Progress Essential to Preventing Backsliding in Wartime - Ukraine and European Union member states are expected to launch negotiations in mid-June on the reforms Kyiv should implement to comply with EU rule of law and fundamental rights standards. Progres  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Pakistan's Evictions Harming People in Poverty
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Saroop Ijaz, senior counsel in the Asia Division: * * * Pakistan's Evictions Harming People in Poverty Municipal Authorities Raze Settlements without Notice, Resettlement, or Compensation - In recent weeks, Islamabad's Capital Development Authority (CDA) completed the first wave of demolitions of informal settlements across the city. Muslim Colony in Bari Imam, in existence since the 1960s,   more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Soccer Fan and Angry at FIFA?
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Jim Wormington, associate director of the Economic Justice and Rights Division: * * * Soccer Fan and Angry at FIFA? Five Things to Do When Watching the World Cup - Many soccer fans, me included, have mixed feelings about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which began June 11 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The world's biggest sporting event is happening alongside a brutal immigration crack  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Sweden Drops Plan to Jail 13-Year-Olds - It Should Stop There
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Nordic Director Mans Molander: * * * Sweden Drops Plan to Jail 13-Year-Olds. It Should Stop There. Implement Better Alternatives instead of Lowering the Age - The Swedish government has dropped its proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for serious crimes, Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said on June 11. Instead, officials will present parliament with a proposal to lower  more
Human Rights Watch: Belarus - Crackdown on an Independent University
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Belarus: Crackdown on an Independent University * (Berlin) - Belarusian authorities are carrying out a countrywide intimidation campaign against former and current students of the European Humanities University (EHU), Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have searched the homes of dozens of students and their families and harassed, interrogated, and detained them. The actions violat  more
Human Rights Watch: ILO Adopts Landmark Treaty on Gig Work
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * ILO Adopts Landmark Treaty on Gig Work * (Geneva) - The International Labour Organization's (ILO) adoption of a new global treaty for decent working conditions in the gig economy is a major step toward protecting the rights of millions of workers worldwide, Human Rights Watch said today. At its 114th session in Geneva, on June 12, 2026, the International Labour Conference adopted the ILO Conv  more
IATSE Local 822 Members Ratify First Contract at Young People's Theatre
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * IATSE Local 822 Members Ratify First Contract at Young People's Theatre * TORONTO, ON -IATSE Local 822 is pleased to announce that members employed at Young People's Theatre (YPT) this week ratified their first collective agreement. The agreement reflects the commitment of the membership and their representatives to securing fair wages, improved w  more
IBX Team Wins First Place at Google Code for the Cure Hackathon With AI Prototype to Make Prior Authorization Clearer and Fairer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: * * * IBX team wins first place at Google Code for the Cure Hackathon with AI prototype to make prior authorization clearer and fairer A team of associates from Independence Blue Cross's (IBX) Advanced Analytics and Data Science department won first place at a recent Google Code for the Cure Hackathon in New York City. The event, run by Google Cloud, br  more
International Well Building Institute Announces GRESB Recognition for Well Real Estate and Operations Ratings
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The International Well Building Institute, a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact the health and wellness of the people who live, work and learn in the buildings, issued the following news release: * * * International Well Building Institute Announces GRESB Recognition for Well Real Estate and Operations Ratings Full recognition of two WELL ratings demonstrates the importance of health and well-b  more
Jackson Introduces Dow Jones Industrial Average Index Option, Flexible Premiums, Six-Year Rate Guarantee in Latest Registered Index-Linked Annuity Launch
LANSING, Michigan, June 8 -- Jackson Financial Inc., a provider of retirement products, issued the following news release: * * * Jackson Introduces Dow Jones Industrial Average Index Option, Flexible Premiums, Six-Year Rate Guarantee in Latest Registered Index-Linked Annuity Launch Rate enhancements also made to flagship traditional variable annuity product suite - Jackson National Life Insurance Company(R) (Jackson(R)), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc./1 (NYSE: JXN),  more
JAG Physical Therapy to Pay $125,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * JAG Physical Therapy to Pay $125,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles federal suit alleging physical therapy chain fired employee for requesting reasonable childbirth accommodations NEW YORK -PT Administrative Services LLC, a large chain of physical therapy clinics doing business as JAG Physical Therapy, will pay $125,000 and furnish other relief to settle a childbi  more
Kostelanetz Invites Tax Professionals to 18th Annual NYU Tax Controversy Forum, the Premier Gathering for Tax Enforcement and Compliance Professionals
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Kostelanetz LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on June 10, 2026: * * * Kostelanetz Invites Tax Professionals to 18th Annual NYU Tax Controversy Forum, the Premier Gathering for Tax Enforcement and Compliance Professionals Kostelanetz LLP invites leading tax practitioners to attend the 18th Annual NYU Tax Controversy Forum--one of the most influential and anticipated events in the tax community--on June 25 and 26 at the Westin New York at Times Square to hear from   more
Lawler, Stanton Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America's Response to Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Stanton Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America's Response to Extreme Heat * Washington, D.C. - 6/12/26... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Greg Stanton, co-Chairs of the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan legislative package to combat the growing and deadly threat of extreme heat to public health, national security, infrastructure, and communities nationwid  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats are focused on lowering costs and ending Donald Trump's reckless war of choice to make life affordable for working families. JON LEM  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON OHIO FBI HARASSMENT
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON OHIO FBI HARASSMENT * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Voter registration is not voter fraud, and Donald Trump knows it. Americans should never have to fear intimidation for helping their neighbors participate in our democracy. This grotesque abuse by the Trump administration is just the latest M  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON OHIO FBI HARASSMENT
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON OHIO FBI HARASSMENT * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Voter registration is not voter fraud, and Donald Trump knows it. Americans should never have to fear intimidation for helping their neighbors participate in our democracy. This grotesque abuse by the Trump administration is just the latest MAGA power grab and attempt  more
Local Growers and Environmental Defense Fund File Joint Amicus Brief to Protect Community Water Supplies in Arizona
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Local growers and EDF File Joint Amicus Brief to Protect Community Water Supplies in Arizona Appeal seeks to overturn lower court decision that threatens the state's ability to respond to local groundwater depletion and threats to farming communities across Arizona - Two local growers in Cochise County and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) partnered to file a joint amici curiae brief Wednesday with t  more
Luxembourg and UNDP partner to tackle crises and fight inequalities
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Luxembourg and UNDP partner to tackle crises and fight inequalities * Brussels - Demonstrating its steadfast commitment to global progress, the Government of Luxembourg has delivered a contribution of EUR 3.1 million to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), bolstering core and flexible resources to drive sustainable development and crisis response worldwide. The contribution represents  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: Don't Rely on the Bank of Mom and Dad
NEW YORK, June 13 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 12, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Don't Rely on the Bank of Mom and Dad In today's America, one of the rites of passage that marks the transition to full adulthood is paying your own phone bill. By this standard, many people -- even those well into middle age -- are stuck in an extended adolescence. A survey released this month by the insurance firm Northwe  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: When the Bottom Stories Are the Real News
NEW YORK, June 13 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 11, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the Wall Street Journal: * * * When the Bottom Stories Are the Real News Good news gets buried when it doesn't fit the left's narrative of perpetual crisis. - Why does negative news dominate our national conversation while positive stories quickly fade away? The traditional explanation is that bad events are newsworthy because they break the norm, w  more
McDermott Will & Schulte strengthens IP litigation capabilities with arrival of first-chair trial lawyer Mark Baghdassarian
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte strengthens IP litigation capabilities with arrival of first-chair trial lawyer Mark Baghdassarian * As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has expanded its Intellectual Property Practice group with the addition of Mark Baghdassarian in New York. A first-chair trial lawyer w  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Supporting New York Law Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Supporting New York Law Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings Amicus Brief Argues Federal Government Cannot Require States to Enforce Immigration Law in Courthouses - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's  more
Meeks, Himes Call on Rubio to Avert Humanitarian Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Himes Call on Rubio to Avert Humanitarian Crisis Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Jim Himes, Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for the United States to establish a humanitarian corridor for the transit of ferti  more
MENG ADVANCES MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN CAMPUS HATE CRIME REPORTING
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG ADVANCES MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN CAMPUS HATE CRIME REPORTING * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng's (D-NY) bipartisan measure to improve how hate crimes on college campuses are tracked and reported passed the House Appropriations Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Meng, a senior member of the Approp  more
Metal-Free Carbon Monoxide Prodrugs May Help Prevent Cancer's Deadly Spread
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Metal-Free Carbon Monoxide Prodrugs May Help Prevent Cancer's Deadly Spread * Video of CO Podcast Animation A carefully designed metal-free carbon monoxide prodrug-an inactive compound that is converted into its active form in the body-may help prevent some of the deadliest forms of cancer from spreading, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The recent  more
Metal-free carbon monoxide treatment may help prevent cancer's deadly spread
ITHACA, New York, June 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Metal-free carbon monoxide treatment may help prevent cancer's deadly spread * A carefully designed metal-free carbon monoxide prodrug - an inactive compound that is converted into its active form in the body - may help prevent some of the deadliest forms of cancer from spreading, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The recent preclinical study, published in Advanced Science, offers a new strat  more
Michael Senders discusses the surge in sports M&A activity with Mergermarket
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Michael Senders discusses the surge in sports M&A activity with Mergermarket * Davis Polk partner Michael Senders discussed the uptick in deal activity and investment across the sports sector with Mergermarket. The article highlights how the opening of major sports franchises to private capital has unlocked significant investment and notes that the 2026 World Cup will create   more
Micron Selects Bechtel as Construction Partner for Historic New York Semiconductor Project
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- Bechtel issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Micron Selects Bechtel as Construction Partner for Historic New York Semiconductor Project Selection marks the next phase of construction on Micron's New York project, expected to generate 50,000 jobs and strengthen America's semiconductor supply chain - Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) and Bechtel announced today that Micron has selected Bechtel to partner on the engineering, procure  more
Morgan Stanley Report Finds Endowments, Foundations Increasing Focus on Private Markets, Long-Term Resilience
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- 2026 Endowments and Foundations Survey: Insights into how organizations are managing portfolios, strengthening governance and calibrating expectations amid growing complexity - A report from Morgan Stanley, New York - June 2026 (28 pages) * * * Morgan Stanley issued a report examining investment strategies, portfolio allocations, spending priorities, and market expectations among endowments and foundations. Based on survey responses from institutional investors  more
N.Y. DEC and Trout Unlimited Announce Aquatic Reconnection Project in the Moose River Plains Complex
ALBANY, New York, June 13 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and Trout Unlimited Announce Aquatic Reconnection Project in the Moose River Plains Complex Project Reconnects Brook Trout Habitat in the South Moose River Watershed in the Adirondacks - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Trout Unlimited (TU) today announced a multi-phase aquatic reconnection project in the Moose River Plain  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Eldred Central School District - Building Access
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-26-1) on June 5, 2026, entitled "Eldred Central School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Eldred Central School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to December 17, 2025, to review access activity l  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Fine Fire District - Audit Follow-Up
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2023M-81-F) on June 12, 2026, entitled "Fine Fire District - Audit Follow-Up." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Fine Fire District's (District) progress, as of December 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Fine Fire District - Board Oversight (2023M-81), released in October 2023. The audit determ  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Glen Cove City School District - Information Technology
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-144) on June 5, 2026, entitled "Glen Cove City School District - Information Technology." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Glen Cove City School District (District) officials adequately manage nonstudent network user accounts? Audit Period July 1, 2023 - May 14, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area School district officials must manage network user account  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Levittown Union Free School District - Information Technology
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-145) on June 5, 2026, entitled "Levittown Union Free School District - Information Technology." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Levittown Union Free School District (District) officials adequately manage nonstudent network accounts and permissions? Audit Period July 1, 2023 - March 6, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area School districts rely on informati  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Middlesex Hose Company, Inc. - Fundraising
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-148) on June 5, 2026, entitled "Middlesex Hose Company, Inc. - Fundraising." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Middlesex Hose Company (Company) officials ensure that fundraising collections were properly recorded, reported and safeguarded? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - December 16, 2025. We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2022, to review the   more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Theresa Fire District - Audit Follow-Up
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2021M-60-F) on June 12, 2026, entitled "Theresa Fire District - Audit Follow-Up." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Theresa Fire District's (District) progress, as of November 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Theresa Fire District - Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60), released   more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Town of Lewis - Transparency of Fiscal Activities
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-25-31) on June 12, 2026, entitled "Town of Lewis - Transparency of Fiscal Activities." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Town of Lewis (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor's (Supervisor) financial records and reports, and did the Supervisor file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comp  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Town of Union - Transparency of Fiscal Activities
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-25-40) on June 12, 2026, entitled "Town of Union - Transparency of Fiscal Activities." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Town of Union (Town) Board (Board) provide for an annual audit of the Town's financial records, and did the Comptroller file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as required? Audit Period Janu  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Village of Wappingers Falls - Audit Follow-Up
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2023M-70-F) on June 5, 2026, entitled "Village of Wappingers Falls - Audit Follow-Up." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Audit Follow-Up Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Wappingers Falls' (Village) progress, as of our review period from September 30, 2025 through February 28, 2026, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Vi  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Village of Whitehall - Records and Reports
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-9) on June 12, 2026, entitled "Village of Whitehall - Records and Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Village of Whitehall (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintain complete, accurate and timely records and reports? Audit Period June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A village clerk-treasurer, as chief fiscal officer, must maint  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Wrights Corners Fire Company, Inc. - Treasurer's Records and Reports
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-12) on June 5, 2026, entitled "Wrights Corners Fire Company, Inc. - Treasurer's Records and Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Wrights Corners Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Treasurer (Treasurer) maintain complete financial records in a timely manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - January 9, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area A fire company's   more
New York City Bar Association Rates Judicial Candidates in New York City
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * New York City Bar Association Rates Judicial Candidates in New York City * The New York City Bar Association has completed evaluations of the following candidates who are running in contested primary elections on June 23 for Civil Court in New York City. The review was conducted by the Association's Judiciary Committee. The City Bar uses two ratings: Approved and Not Approv  more
Newmark Arranges Sale of The Tennyson, a 273,574-Square-Foot Class A Office Campus in Plano, Texas
NEW YORK, June 13 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of The Tennyson, a 273,574-Square-Foot Class A Office Campus in Plano, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of The Tennyson, a two-building, Class A office campus totaling approximately 273,574 square feet in Plano, Texas. Newmark Vice Chairmen Chris Murphy, Robert Hill and G  more
No limits for this NMSU alumna: Artist's horizons broaden over a decade
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 12 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * No limits for this NMSU alumna: Artist's horizons broaden over a decade * Asiah Thomas-Mandlman, a woman with three names, an artist with at least three amazing talents and on the road to a creative life wide open in front of her. She also has three identities. "I'm a black woman, I'm also Asian and I'm also Jewish," she said. "All these parts of me I can talk about in my art. I am a p  more
NSSF Praises SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Praises SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits * WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praises the introduction of S. 4775, the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act, that would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The legislation, introduced by U.S. Sen. John Corny  more
NYSERDA and DPS Announce Publication of Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Paper
ALBANY, New York, June 13 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release: * * * NYSERDA and DPS Announce Publication of Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Paper Paper Represents First Piece of New York's Master Plan for Responsible Advanced Nuclear Development Supports Commission Order to Create a Nuclear Reliability Backbone To Facilitate Cost-Effective Pathway to New Nuclear * The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and th  more
Oskar Andrews joins White & Case as a partner in Stockholm
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Oskar Andrews joins White & Case as a partner in Stockholm * Global law Firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Debt Finance Practice, Global Financial Institutions Industry Group and Global Private Capital Industry Group with the addition of Dr. Oskar Andrews as a partner in Stockholm. "White & Case has highly experienced regional teams working across global financial m  more
Pacific Life Enhances Its Registered Index-Linked Annuity Schedule
NEWPORT BEACH, California, June 12 -- Pacific Life Insurance Co. issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Life Enhances Its Registered Index-Linked Annuity schedule Simplified Approach and New Options Make Pacific Protective Growth More Responsive to Clients' Evolving Needs - Pacific Life announced recently that it has enhanced its registered index-linked annuity (RILA), Pacific Protective Growth, which offers opportunities to track market indexes while providing levels of protecti  more
Parliamentary Secretary Church shares Canada's commitment to ensure the full inclusion of persons with disabilities at the United Nations
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 12 -- Employment and Social Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * Parliamentary Secretary Church shares Canada's commitment to ensure the full inclusion of persons with disabilities at the United Nations * June 11, 2026 New York Employment and Social Development Canada This week, Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), led Canada's delegation to the 19th session of the UN Conferenc  more
Patrick Webb, renowned international scholar, to lead Ashley School
ITHACA, New York, June 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Patrick Webb, renowned international scholar, to lead Ashley School * Patrick Webb, a globally influential scholar of nutrition, food and agriculture policy, and humanitarian assistance, will join Cornell July 1 as the inaugural executive director of the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Webb is currently the Alexander McFarlane Professor a  more
Penn State students partner with The Associated Press to cover FIFA World Cup
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State students partner with The Associated Press to cover FIFA World Cup * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Some teams plan years for a potential World Cup opportunity, and so do some Penn State students. "When I came to Penn State, I came knowing there was a connection and history of students getting to cover major sporting events. So, it was almost a three-year plan to put myself in positio  more
PennWest student interns at world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest student interns at world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts * For many golfers, playing a round at Pebble Beach Golf Links is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For Cal Koukides, a junior from Le Roy, New York, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in sport management studies: professional golf management at PennWest California, the iconic course has become part of his daily routine. Koukides is completing a profession  more
Photos: Student poetry reading at Providence elementary school celebrates community writing program offered through Brown course
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 12 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Photos: Student poetry reading at Providence elementary school celebrates community writing program offered through Brown course * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -"The Gummy Bear Heist." "An Ode to My Couch." "The Cat Alone." Those are just a few of the original poems that fifth graders from Vartan Gregorian Elementary School in Providence authored during a months-long writing residency program offere  more
Politico: Full Transcript - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin: * * * Full Transcript: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Lee Zeldin: I'm passionate on...on behalf of all the Americans who feel like there hasn't been common sense applied en  more
President emeritus Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to receive Commonweal Centennial Award
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 12 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * President emeritus Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to receive Commonweal Centennial Award * Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of Commonweal's Centennial Award. Commonweal, the oldest independent, lay-led, Catholic journal of opinion in the United States, created the award in 2024 in recognition of the journal's 1  more
Princeton Review Brings Expert SAT Guidance to ChatGPT
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, June 12 -- The Princeton Review issued the following news release: * * * The Princeton Review Brings Expert SAT Guidance to ChatGPT NEW YORK - As more students begin their SAT(R) preparation in AI tools, The Princeton Review(R)--the education services company that has helped millions of students succeed on the SAT (as well as other high-stakes tests) for nearly 45 years--has created a new free resource for the test in ChatGPT, OpenAI's AI assistant. The resource--a  more
R.I. Gov. McKee Signs Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Advancing Key Affordability for All Initiatives
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 13 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Signs Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Advancing Key Affordability for All Initiatives Budget puts more money back in Rhode Islanders' pockets, keeps Rhode Island building with a historic bond proposal, and protects vulnerable Rhode Islanders from President Trump's reckless cuts - Governor Dan McKee today signed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, making key i  more
Recent MBA launches locally-sourced food business
ITHACA, New York, June 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Recent MBA launches locally-sourced food business * The June Startup Cornell podcast features a chat with Caroline Feldmeier MBA '26, founder of Grow the Earth, a food company producing high-end charcuterie and other locally sourced meats. Feldmeier's products were featured at the April Celebration Ezra event on campus and in the episode, we talk to her about and her commitment to responsible farming, humane s  more
REJECTED: Hassan Investigation Drives Spotify to Take Action Against 57,000+ Podcast Episodes That Contain Drug-Related Content
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Hassan Investigation Drives Spotify to Take Action Against 57,000+ Podcast Episodes that Contain Drug-Related Content Report Also Finds that Despite Significant Progress, Spotify was Slow to Remove Dangerous Content, Failed to Report to Law Enforcement - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Joint Ec  more
REMARKS: Amtrak Press Briefing on New York/New Jersey World Cup Preparations
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * REMARKS: Amtrak Press Briefing on New York/New Jersey World Cup Preparations * Amtrak hosted a media conference call on Thursday, June 11, 2026 to discuss Amtrak's preparations for World Cup transportation in the New York/New Jersey area and broader Northeast Corridor. Top Three Takeaways 1. Amtrak is ready for the World Cup after working closely with regional partners over the past severa  more
Rep. Gillen Announces $850,000 in New Federal Funding for All-Weather Roof for Lynbrook Roller Hockey Rink
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Announces $850,000 in New Federal Funding for All-Weather Roof for Lynbrook Roller Hockey Rink * LYNBROOK, NY - Yesterday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined Lynbrook Chief of Police and Lynbrook Roller Hockey League President Brian Paladino and Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach to announce $850,000 in new federal Community Project Funding (CPF) she secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 a  more
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $13+ MILLION IN FED FUNDING FOR PROJECTS ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK THROUGH NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $13+ MILLION IN FED FUNDING FOR PROJECTS ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK THROUGH NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION * Communities Throughout Upstate NY - From North Country To Finger Lakes To Central New York To Capital Region - Win Critical Fed $$ For Community Projects That Will Upgrade Water Infrastructure, Replace Aging Bridges, Build New Chi  more
Scientists show how particle interactions control flow of soft materials--like ketchup
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Scientists show how particle interactions control flow of soft materials--like ketchup * Sitting in a restaurant, you reach for the ketchup bottle, eyeing the basket of fries in front of you. You give the bottle a shake, then a tap. For a moment, nothing happens-the ketchup clings stubbornly to the glass. Then, all at once, it lets go and rushes out, sometimes in a steady stream, sometimes in a messy sur  more
SEC Obtains Final Judgment as to Former Registered Representative Charged With Defrauding Customers
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:25-cv-01653; N.D. Tex. filed June 27, 2025) involving an ex-registered representative charged with defrauding customers: * * * On June 1, 2026, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered a final judgment as to Rajesh Markan in connection with the SEC's civil enforcement action against him. According to the SEC's complaint, from at least 2015 through Jul  more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sets June 18 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on June 18, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Mr. Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs) and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2032 * Mr. Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European a  more
Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Rhode Island
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Rhode Island * Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers; two represented Rhode Island. The Rhode Island delegates included Stephen Hopkins and William Ellery. Their signatures are in the rightmost column of the d  more
Stanton, Lawler Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America's Response to Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Lawler Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America's Response to Extreme Heat * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan legislative package to combat the growing and deadly threat of extreme heat to public health, national security, infrastructure, and communities na  more
Tanya Miller inducted into the 2026 Pennsylvania Athletic Training Hall of Fame
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Tanya Miller inducted into the 2026 Pennsylvania Athletic Training Hall of Fame * On June 5, 2026, Shippensburg University's Assistant Director of Sports Medicine, Tanya Miller, was inducted into the Pennsylvania Athletic Training Hall of Fame. "I feel very blessed to have been nominated," she said. John Moyer, who formerly served as the President of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society (  more
The Decibel System: How One Librarian Mastered the Art of Noise
BUFFALO, New York, June 12 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * The Decibel System: How One Librarian Mastered the Art of Noise * There is a specific frequency associated with libraries. It is a low hum, composed of turning pages, the soft click of keyboards, and the ventilation system working to preserve physical collections. It is a world designed for the quiet absorption of knowledge. Rand Bellavia is the guardian of this silence. As the Director of the Library at D'Yo  more
The LEI for the UK fell again in April
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for the UK fell again in April * For Release 9:30 AM ET, June 12, 2026 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. This month  more
The Long Blue Line: Norman Thomas--famed combat artist of World War II
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * The Long Blue Line: Norman Thomas--famed combat artist of World War II * Born in Massachusetts in 1915, Norman Millet Thomas loved to paint. In his high school yearbook, he noted his desire to attend the Yale School of Art. Instead, after graduation from Portland High School, in Maine, he attended the Portland School of Fine Art, and The National Academy of Design in New York City. In  more
Thiel College names Trey Austin to lead men's basketball program
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College names Trey Austin to lead men's basketball program * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College Director of Athletics Isaac Collins announced the hiring of Trey Austin as the next head coach of the men's basketball program. Austin joins the Tomcats after two seasons as head coach at Penn State Fayette, where he led one of the program's most significant turnarounds in recent years and guided the Roa  more
Three new Hawaiian Airlines liveries set sail this summer for Disney's live-action 'Moana'
SEATTLE, June 12 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * Three new Hawaiian Airlines liveries set sail this summer for Disney's live-action 'Moana' Summary * Hawaiian Airlines today unveiled the first of its three aircraft designs for Disney's live-action "Moana" on an Airbus A321neo, ahead of the film's July 10 debut. * In July, the remaining two designs will make a splash on an A330 -Hawaiian's flagship tran  more
Tonko Announces $487K Grant for City of Rensselaer to Construct Timber Bridge Over Quackenderry Creek
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Announces $487K Grant for City of Rensselaer to Construct Timber Bridge Over Quackenderry Creek * RENSSELAER, NY -Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) announced that the City of Rensselaer has been awarded $487,174 in federal funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission's (NBRC) Timber for Transit program to design and construct a timber bridge over Quackenderry Creek. Once constr  more
Trahan: Why Congress Must Lead on AI Standards
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan: Why Congress Must Lead on AI Standards * Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, penned an op-ed in The Boston Globe underscoring the need for a strong national strategy on artificial intelligence. In the piece, she argues that Congress should not sit on the sidelines but rather lead this push as AI evolves and the risks to American  more
Transition of Servicing Defaulted Federal Student Loans to the Department of the Treasury Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48962) on June 9, 2026, entitled "Transition of Servicing Defaulted Federal Student Loans to the Department of the Treasury: Background and Observations" by social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY As of December 31, 2025, the Department of Education's (ED's) portfolio of defaulted federal student loans comprises loans of about 7.8 million borrowers (about 1  more
Treasury Secretary Bessent Issues Remarks at Announcement of Trump Accounts Initiative
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on June 11, 2026, by Secretary Scott Bessent at the announcement of the Trump Accounts initiative: * * * Please join me in thanking the First Lady for those thoughtful remarks. Fostering the Future is the latest expression of her longstanding work on behalf of America's children. And we at Treasury are grateful that Mrs. Trump has given generously of her leadership to the most important benefit for young p  more
Trump Claims of Iran Deal to End War "Lacks a lot of Credibility" Schiff Says on CNN
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Claims of Iran Deal to End War "Lacks a lot of Credibility" Schiff Says on CNN * Schiff: "One thing is perfectly clear: a tremendous amount of damage has been done, and American families are paying the price in higher gas and higher food prices, and the president's promise to keep us out of foreign wars...he has broken both of those promises spectacularly." Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.  more
Turner Earns Top Healthcare Construction Manager Ranking from Modern Healthcare
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Earns Top Healthcare Construction Manager Ranking from Modern Healthcare * Turner has been named the nation's top Healthcare Construction Manager by Modern Healthcare, earning the publication's highest ranking for the 25th time in the last 29 years. Modern Healthcare's annual ranking is based on healthcare construction volume completed during the previous year. The recognition r  more
Two Men Charged In Connection With 2025 Scheme To Rob And Murder Bronx Victim
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Two Men Charged In Connection With 2025 Scheme To Rob And Murder Bronx Victim * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), Jessica S. Ti  more
UAPB Graduate Program Helps Veteran Educator Reach New Leadership Milestones
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 12 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Graduate Program Helps Veteran Educator Reach New Leadership Milestones * For many adult learners, higher education is not a straight path but a journey marked by career transitions, family responsibilities, and a commitment to lifelong growth. At the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), Thomas D. Noble III embodies that spirit. The 61-year-old educator recently earned his   more
Upstate Alumnus is Now President of the American Medical Association
SYRACUSE, New York, June 13 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate alumnus is now president of the American Medical Association Upstate Medical University alumnus Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a urologic surgeon based in Buffalo, N.Y., has been sworn in as the 181st president of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest and most influential physician organization. Underwood earned his medical deg  more
USMMA Honors Top Academic Graduates of Class of 2026
KINGS POINT, New York, June 12 -- The Maritime Administration's U.S. Merchant Marine Academy issued the following news release: * * * USMMA Honors Top Academic Graduates of Class of 2026 Smolenski and Crymes recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and service at Kings Point - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) proudly announces its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2026, recognizing two midshipmen who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, l  more
Velazquez, Tonko Introduce Resolution Recognizing ARFID as a Serious Eating Disorder
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez, Tonko Introduce Resolution Recognizing ARFID as a Serious Eating Disorder * WASHINGTON -Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced a resolution recognizing Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious feeding and eating disorder and calling for urgent action to advance awareness, early identification, research, and equitable access  more
Vermont Congressional Delegation and Governor Scott Announce $7.62 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Investments for Vermont Communities
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Vermont Congressional Delegation and Governor Scott Announce $7.62 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Investments for Vermont Communities * MONTPELIER, VT - Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Representative Becca Balint (VT-At Large), Governor Phil Scott and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), today announced that seven Vermont communities will receiv  more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Investments in Western New York and Highlights Affordability Agenda
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Investments in Western New York and Highlights Affordability Agenda * Governor Kathy Hochul today rallied with New Yorkers in Buffalo to celebrate the passage of the FY 2027 Enacted Budget which includes a slate of wins for the region, including a historic $70 million in direct aid to the City of Buffalo and a $24 million inves  more
Voting Rights Groups on June Election: Don't Wait, Vote Early
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups on June Election: Don't Wait, Vote Early! Today, Common Cause New York and the Let NY Vote coalition urged New Yorkers to vote early this primary election and to call the 1-866-OUR-VOTE hotline, available Mondays-Fridays, with any questions, concerns or problems. Saturday, June 13 is the first day of early voting in New York, and it's also 'Golden Day,' the only day a ne  more
White & Case advises Alpha Generation on US$1.625 billion of financing transactions
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Alpha Generation on US$1.625 billion of financing transactions * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Alpha Generation, LLC on US$650 million of incremental term loans, and an upsize of its revolving credit facility to US$975 million. Alpha Generation is a strategic partnership formed and majority owned by an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners,  more
White & Case advises on Fertiberia's EUR300 million refinancing
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises on Fertiberia's EUR300 million refinancing * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Pareto Securities as manager with Nordic Trustee as bond trustee on Grupo Fertiberia's (Fertiberia) issuance of EUR300 million senior secured floating rate bonds due 2031 and a bank consortium led by Banco Santander, S.A. in relation to the super senior revolving credit  more
Woodson Center Founder: Strategic Interests of Conservatives and the Poor Are Deeply Aligned
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following essay to the Giving Review on June 12, 2026, by Robert L. Woodson Sr., founder and president of the Woodson Center: * * * In 1981, civil-rights activist and community-development leader Robert L. Woodson, Sr.--who passed away last month--co-founded the National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, later renamed the Woodson Center. He is the only recipient of both the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's "Genius"   more
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