Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York

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2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * 2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced Top Organizations and Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Innovations - The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today honored 12 organizations and leaders with awards for their vision, leadership, and commitment to public transportation. The association also inducted four new members into t  more
2026-27 Walton Series Lineup Announced
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, July 31 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * 2026-27 Walton Series Lineup Announced * An autism advocate who is a renowned producer and animator as well as a cast member on Netflix's Love on the Spectrum, the coach who inspired the hit Apple TV series Ted Lasso, a renowned Arkansas-born playwright and filmmaker, the author and illustrator of a new book about Arkansas female musicians, and a Native American rapper and dancer highlight the 202  more
ACM Appoints Alison Derbenwick Miller as CEO and Executive Director
NEW YORK, July 28 -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, issued the following news release: * * * ACM Appoints Alison Derbenwick Miller as CEO and Executive Director Longtime ACM Volunteer Leader and Global Technology Executive to Lead the World's Largest Computing Society Through Its Next Chapter of Growth and Impact - ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, today announced the appointment of Alison Derbenwick Miller as its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, ef  more
Adelphi University: Rewriting the Script - How Professor Stephen Shore, EdD, Turned Lived Experience With Autism Into an Emmy Award
GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Rewriting the Script: How Professor Stephen Shore, EdD, Turned Lived Experience With Autism Into an Emmy Award By Leanne Potts, UCOMM Contributor A globally renowned expert in the field of autism has now earned an Emmy Award for his work on a PBS children's show. Dr. Shore, who is on the spectrum, advised the show's creators on how to accurately portray neurodivergence. As a child, professionals recommended  more
Akerman Expands Franchise and Licensing Sector Team With Addition of Partner Eleanor Vaida Gerhards
MIAMI, Florida, July 28 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Expands Franchise and Licensing Sector Team with Addition of Partner Eleanor Vaida Gerhards Akerman today announced the addition of Eleanor Vaida Gerhards as a partner in its Franchise and Licensing Sector Team. Eleanor, who is affiliated with the firm's New York office, further strengthens Akerman's nationally recognized platform advising franchisors and other consumer-facing businesses on domest  more
AlphaSense Announces AlphaSummit 2026 to Explore the Future of Decision-Grade AI
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSxrep) -- AlphaSense, an AI platform defining market intelligence for the business and financial world, issued the following news release: * * * AlphaSense Announces AlphaSummit 2026 to Explore the Future of Decision-Grade AI Key Facts (At-a-Glance): Event: AlphaSense customer conference, AlphaSummit, taking place Oct. 5-7 in New York City. Follow #AlphaSummit on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram for the latest updates. Details: AlphaSummit brings together visionary leaders to  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * AG Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would mak  more
Artist-researcher sends climate science from lab to low-Earth orbit
ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Artist-researcher sends climate science from lab to low-Earth orbit * When a satellite orbiting 220 miles above Earth recorded a three-minute video about carbon dioxide this spring, it also captured the culmination of a Cornell collaboration spanning art, engineering and climate science. The project began in a chemical engineering laboratory and evolved through one student's effort to transform research explori  more
As war on Iran drives monster Q2 profits for Big Oil, communities struggle with extreme weather and soaring costs
LONDON, England, July 31 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release: * * * As war on Iran drives monster Q2 profits for Big Oil, communities struggle with extreme weather and soaring costs * Amsterdam, Netherlands - Chevron and ExxonMobil today reported combined profits of more than US$26 billion for the second quarter, closing another bumper earnings season for the world's largest oil and gas corporations  more
Attorney General James Announces Arrest and Arraignment of Pelham Man for Stealing Over $143,000 in Pension Benefits
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Arrest and Arraignment of Pelham Man for Stealing Over $143,000 in Pension Benefits * July 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and arraignment of Danilo Pesce, 60, of Pelham, for stealing over $143,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) to his deceas  more
Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Devon Allen
ALBANY, New York, July 31 (TNSrep) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Devon Allen * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/reports/osi-devon-allen-report.pdf) on the death of Devon Allen, who died on April 30, 2024 following an encounter with memb  more
Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Arrests Slidell Man in $2.5 Million Embezzlement Scheme
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 30 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Arrests Slidell Man in $2.5 Million Embezzlement Scheme * Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) has arrested 58-year-old John B. Ohle III of Timberlane Drive in Slidell following an investigation into a multi-year embezzlement and fraud scheme that defrauded a private clay   more
Australia School Photos Scraped for AI-Fueled Image Misuse
NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Australia School Photos Scraped for AI-Fueled Image Misuse * Australia's eSafety commissioner issued an advisory on July 28 urging schools to review how they share images online, citing a rise in the misuse of school photos. Between January and March 2026, the commissioner received over 100 reports concerning anonymous accounts targeting schools and school staff through misuse of images taken f  more
Bank of America to Acquire Information Security Consultancy M D SecMDSec Consulting Limited
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America to Acquire Information Security Consultancy M D SecMDSec Consulting Limited * LONDON and NEW YORK, N.Y. - Bank of America today announced plans to acquire information security specialist MDSec Consulting Limited ("MDSec"). The transaction is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2026 following the receipt of  more
Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Commack, NY
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, July 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Commack, NY Author Jen Calonita to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 Commack, NY - Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Commack, NY bookstore on Wednesday, August 5th. The new Barnes & Nob  more
Bates College: Alumni Association Presents Alumni Awards Recognizing Service, Career Achievements
LEWISTON, Maine, Aug. 1 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Alumni Association presents alumni awards recognizing service, career achievements By Alexandra DeMarco At Bates Reunion in June, the Alumni Association gathered to present the annual Alumni Council Awards, recognizing the exceptional career and service achievements of five alumni. "It is truly inspiring to witness the transformative power of our alumni as they engage in informed civic action and lead in diverse field  more
Blue Note Hawai'i makes Theatrical Debut with Moses Goods' "Duke"
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Outrigger Hospitality Group posted the following news release: * * * Blue Note Hawai'i makes Theatrical Debut with Moses Goods' "Duke" August 20 performances launch a nine-show, four-island summer tour benefiting Native Hawaiian storytelling nonprofit INAMONA - As Blue Note Hawai`i celebrates its 10th anniversary, the acclaimed venue located inside the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort is expanding its range of offerings with the first theatri  more
Blumenthal, Schiff, & Warren Raise Concerns About Trump Administration Directing Taxpayer Dollars Toward Critical Mining Companies Linked to Trump & Lutnick Families
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Schiff, & Warren Raise Concerns About Trump Administration Directing Taxpayer Dollars Toward Critical Mining Companies Linked to Trump & Lutnick Families * This week, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) raised concerns in two letters about potential   more
California fire season has been quiet. A heat wave could change that fast
MERCED, California, July 30 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * California fire season has been quiet. A heat wave could change that fast * Editor's note: This story is republished from the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of UC Merced Magazine. Dr. Garima Handa's journey from an undergraduate at UC Merced to a physician specializing in interventional cardiology at Dignity Health in the Central Valley was a full circle one. "Leaving home to gain skills is power  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Democratic Socialists of America's $5.2 Million Windfall
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by senior research analyst Robert Stilson: * * * The Democratic Socialists of America's $5.2 million windfall Recently on the precipice of a fiscal crisis, DSA collects windfall equal to 80 percent of its 2024 total revenue. - The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) continues to feature prominently in the national political conversation, and it is natural to ask how the group is funded. Ge  more
Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Unveil AI Report, Highlight Opportunities and Risks for Older Americans
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Unveil AI Report, Highlight Opportunities and Risks for Older Americans Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand released a new report, Artificial Intelligence & Older Americans:   more
Chambers Recognizes Kostelanetz as Top-Tier Firm for High-Net-Worth Tax Clients
NEW YORK, July 27 -- Kostelanetz LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers Recognizes Kostelanetz as Top-Tier Firm for High-Net-Worth Tax Clients Five Kostelanetz Attorneys Also Named Leading Lawyers for High-Net-Worth Private Clients - Calling Kostelanetz LLP "one of the most elite tax firms in the U.S." and "one of the go-to tax litigation firms in the country," Chambers and Partners has recognized Kostelanetz as a top-tier, Band 1 firm for high-net-worth private tax clie  more
Circle Granted Trust Charter by the New York Department of Financial Services
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Granted Trust Charter by the New York Department of Financial Services New charter deepens regulatory foundation for Circle and USDC - NEW YORK -July 31, 2026 -Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, today announced that it has received a limited purpos  more
Clarkson Professor Simona Liguori Named Executive Editor of Leading Chemical Engineering Journal
POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson Professor Simona Liguori Named Executive Editor of Leading Chemical Engineering Journal Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Simona Liguori has been appointed executive editor of the Chemical Engineering Journal (CEJ), effective July 1. The appointment reflects both her scientific excellence and her commitment to advancing high-impact research in chem  more
Clarkson University Partners With Industry Executives to Launch Introduction to Manufacturing Seminar Course
POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 1 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson University Partners with Industry Executives to Launch Introduction to Manufacturing Seminar Course As manufacturers race to adopt artificial intelligence, strengthen supply chains and expand production, Clarkson University is giving students a front-row seat to the industry's transformation through a new seminar course led by executives from some of the world's leading manufacturing companies. The new  more
Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Suspected Iranian Involvement in Attack on Minnesota's Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Suspected Iranian Involvement in Attack on Minnesota's Water Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Thursday in response to reporting from the New York Times indicating that investigators suspect that Iranian hackers were behind t  more
Congresswoman Tenney Presses Hochul for Answers on New York's Soaring SNAP Error Rate
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Presses Hochul for Answers on New York's Soaring SNAP Error Rate * Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul urging her administration to cooperate with the federal government to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment errors, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and protect New York taxpayers from unnecessar  more
Construction begins on new building for Student Life, Greenbaum Center for Jewish Life
ROCHESTER, New York, July 31 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Construction begins on new building for Student Life, Greenbaum Center for Jewish Life * Construction will begin in the first week of August on a new Student Life building designed to strengthen and support University of Rochester Student Life programming and establish a new home for the Greenbaum Center for Jewish Life. The two-story, 15,000-square-foot building on Intercampus Drive, next to Library  more
COVID-Era School Closures Have Lingering Impacts On Children's Development, Georgetown Doctoral Researcher Finds
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Georgetown University issued the following news: * * * COVID-Era School Closures Have Lingering Impacts On Children's Development, Georgetown Doctoral Researcher Finds Katie Rice Nearly five years after schools reopened during the COVID-19 pandemic, students who were in early elementary grades in 2020 and 2021 are experiencing lasting effects from pivoting to remote learning during a critical period of development, research from a recent Georgetown Ph.D. graduate shows  more
DEA Revokes Joan Rubinger Registrations Over Unlawful Controlled Substance Prescribing
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration revoked the DEA registrations of Joan Rubinger, N.P., after finding that her prescribing practices violated the Controlled Substances Act and California law. The order takes effect August 31, 2026. The agency concluded that Rubinger issued more than 2,500 controlled substance prescriptions between 2019 and 2024 without the supervising physician and standardized procedure required under California law  more
Debevoise Expands Real Estate Credit and Private Lending Capabilities with Addition of Partner Daniel Kasell
NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Expands Real Estate Credit and Private Lending Capabilities with Addition of Partner Daniel Kasell * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Daniel Kasell has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Real Estate Group. Mr. Kasell's practice includes commercial real estate finance, credit investments, private equity real estate transactions, fund formation  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Federal Court Upholds Policy That Will Bring More, Faster Clean Energy to Americans
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Federal court upholds policy that will bring more, faster clean energy to Americans EDF Statement from Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean Energy - (Washington, D.C.) A U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today rejected legal challenges to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rule designed to help connect more clean energy to U.S. power grids - and do it   more
EOP Summer Bridge welcomes students for extended orientation
BUFFALO, New York, July 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * EOP Summer Bridge welcomes students for extended orientation * At UB, 187 incoming students received a head start on college life by participating in Summer Bridge, a five-week, immersive on-campus experience The program, part of a broader SUNY effort, gives new UB students a head start, prepares them for success By Charles Anzalone BUFFALO, N.Y. - Daniel Romero,  more
EPA Proposes Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Hopewell Precision Superfund Site in Dutchess County, New York
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Hopewell Precision Superfund Site in Dutchess County, New York * NEW YORK \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an updated groundwater cleanup plan for the Hopewell Precision Superfund site in Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York. Based on years of groundwater data showing that contamination levels have been steadil  more
Ex-ICE New York Field Office Deputy Director Mechkowski Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Scott Mechkowski, former deputy director of the New York Field Office at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Enforcement and Removal Operations, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center": * * * Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportu  more
FAA Amends New York Class B Airspace for Presidential Prohibited Area
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Class B airspace over New York to exclude Prohibited Area P-75, a restricted airspace established above the residence of the President of the U.S. The amendment also updates airport coordinates, airport names and navigational aid descriptions to match the National Airspace System Resource database. The rule becomes effective at 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026. FAA  more
FAA Establishes Prohibited Airspace Over New York Residence of President Trump
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule establishing Prohibited Area P-75 over the New York City residence of President Trump, permanently restricting most aircraft operations in the immediate vicinity to strengthen security measures requested by the U.S. Secret Service. The rule takes effect at 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026, creating a prohibited area around Trump Tower extending from the surface to 1,000 feet   more
FAA Revises Groton, Conn., Fishers Island, N.Y., Airspace Boundaries Effective Oct. 29
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Class D and Class E airspace serving Groton, Connecticut, and Fishers Island, New York, to better support instrument flight operations and align airspace descriptions with current agency guidance. The amendments become effective at 0901 UTC on Oct. 29, 2026. The rule reduces the lateral dimensions of the Class D airspace surrounding Groton-New London Airport fr  more
Federation for American Immigration Reform Border Security Advisor Del Cueto Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Art Del Cueto, border security advisor of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. * * * I. INTRODUCTION The protests at the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey represent   more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave For Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave For Federal Employees * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led a group of eight senators in introducing the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, legislation to expand federal paid leave for federal employees to include 12 weeks of family and medical leave. "No American should have to choose   more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Investigate Reports That DoD Failed To Provide Sufficient Care For Service Members Injured In Iran Strike
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Investigate Reports That DoD Failed To Provide Sufficient Care For Service Members Injured In Iran Strike Survivors of Iranian Attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait Say Pentagon Ignored Requests for Advanced Medical Aid, Failed to Provide Protection from Strikes, Misclassified Injuries "[S]oldiers Wounded in the Attack Concluded 'the Military's Medical System Failed Them.'"   more
Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce New York Has Sued Kalshi for Running Illegal Gambling Operation
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce New York Has Sued Kalshi for Running Illegal Gambling Operation * NEW YORK - New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York has sued KalshiEX, LLC (Kalshi) for running an illegal gambling operation in New York through its prediction market platform. Kalshi launched in 2021 as a servic  more
Governor Hochul Announces More Than 27,000 Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Supported by Small Business Development Centers Throughout New York State
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces More Than 27,000 Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Supported by Small Business Development Centers Throughout New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced annual results from the New York Small Business Development Centers (New York SBDC), highlighting the strong support provided to small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout New York State. The centers   more
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $26 Million in Funding to Support Washington County Water Infrastructure Projects
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $26 Million in Funding to Support Washington County Water Infrastructure Projects * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $26 million in funding to address and mitigate current wastewater limitations that are negatively impacting community development in Washington County. The funds will support projects in the Village of Fort Edward and the Town of Kin  more
Governor Hochul Appeals Denial of New York's Request for Disaster Relief Following Devastating February Blizzard
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Appeals Denial of New York's Request for Disaster Relief Following Devastating February Blizzard * Governor Kathy Hochul has formally appealed the denial of New York's request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the February 22-23, 2026 blizzard and severe winter storm by sending a letter to President Trump urging him to reverse his administration's decision. The Governor con  more
Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Staff Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Staff Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad * Governor Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Staff Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad, who died July 17, 2026, during an attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan. Flags will be flown at half-staff on Friday, July 31 from sunrise to sunset.   more
Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index: Competition 2026
MIAMI, Florida, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index: Competition 2026 * NEW YORK - July 31, 2026 - Three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Antitrust & Competition Practice were recognized in the 2026 Lexology Index: Competition. Shareholders Miguel Flores Bernes in the firm's Mexico office and Robert Gago in the Warsaw office were recognized   more
Greenberg Traurig Represents Madison River Capital Partners in Connection with Investment in Pro-Max
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Madison River Capital Partners in Connection with Investment in Pro-Max * NEW YORK- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Madison River Capital (MRC) in connection with its investment in Pro-Max Restoration & Paint Corp. (Pro-Max). Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Pro-Max is a leading provider of structural   more
Hawaii Business, Economic Development & Tourism Dept.: June 2026 Visitor Spending and Arrivals Rose Slightly
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 1 -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release: * * * June 2026 Visitor Spending and Arrivals Rose Slightly Total spending by visitors in June 2026 was $1.98 billion (measured in nominal dollars), a 0.6 percent increase from June 2025, according to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). There were 858,577 total visitors in June 2026, up slightly (+0.2%)  more
HBO Orders New Limited Series THE TRIAL OF LOUISE WOODWARD
NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Orders New Limited Series THE TRIAL OF LOUISE WOODWARD * * HBO has ordered a five-episode limited series THE TRIAL OF LOUISE WOODWARD, starring two-time Emmy(r) nominee Meghann Fahy (HBO's "The White Lotus," "Sirens"). Academy and Emmy Award(r) winning director Susanne Bier ("Practical Magic 2," "The Night Manager") will executive produce and direc  more
Heinrich, Murray Lead 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Heinrich, Murray Lead 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted The letter follows an admission from the Trump administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump wa  more
Hope College Alumni Groups Announce New Members, Leadership
HOLLAND, Michigan, July 31 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope College Alumni Groups Announce New Members, Leadership * Each year, the Hope College alumni office announces new alumni who've offered to voluntarily serve on one of two leadership groups. The following appointments take effect July 1, 2026. Each year, the Hope College alumni office announces new alumni who've offered to voluntarily serve on one of two leadership groups. The following appointments take effect   more
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("I Don't Get Paid Very Much" Edition)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 31 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("I Don't Get Paid Very Much" Edition) * Las Vegas Review-Journal: Nevada is one of the worst states to move to, study says Fox 5: Nevada gas prices continue to climb Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind. Whil  more
Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Amina Hassan and Erin Pamukcu Examine Expansion of Tokenization Into Traditional Finance in Law360
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Amina Hassan and Erin Pamukcu Examine Expansion of Tokenization into Traditional Finance in Law360 Tokenization is moving into traditional financial markets through securities, banking and payments initiatives. Highlights * Article discusses how tokenization has moved beyond crypto-based trading venues and into traditional financial markets. * Highlights initiatives involving the DTC tokenization pilo  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary to The Diplomat: Europe's China Strategy Is Ready for a Refresh
NEW YORK, July 31 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary to The Diplomat by Maya Wang, deputy director in the Asia Division, and Helene de Rengerve, senior advocate in corporate accountability: * * * Europe's China Strategy Is Ready for a Refresh EU leaders have an opportunity to stop treating repression as a side issue and instead make human rights more central to their engagement with China - At the European Council on June 19, EU leaders gave the   more
Human Rights Watch: Mali - Russia's 'Africa Corps' Airstrikes Kill Civilians
NEW YORK, July 31 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Mali: Russia's 'Africa Corps' Airstrikes Kill Civilians * (Nairobi) - The Russian government-controlled Africa Corps carried out airstrikes in central Mali on June 15, 2026, that killed eight civilians, including three children, in an apparently unlawful attack, Human Rights Watch said today. That morning, an aircraft identified by two Malian military sources as a Sukhoi Su-24, dropped at lea  more
ICYMI: Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce New York Has Sued Kalshi for Running Illegal Gambling Operation
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce New York Has Sued Kalshi for Running Illegal Gambling Operation * Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York has sued KalshiEX, LLC (Kalshi) for running an illegal gambling operation in New York through its prediction market platform. Kalshi launched in 2021 as a service that allowed users t  more
Identity Theft Ring, Including Former Bank Employee, Charged With Posing As Bank Customers And Stealing Over $1.6 Million
NEW YORK, July 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Identity Theft Ring, Including Former Bank Employee, Charged With Posing As Bank Customers And Stealing Over $1.6 Million * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the arrests   more
IHeartMedia Spotlights New Music From Beyonce and Ariana Grande
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 1 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia Spotlights New Music from Beyonce and Ariana Grande; Names STELLA LEFTY and FLO as Latest 'On The Verge' Artists NEW YORK - iHeartMedia highlighted new music and artists alike recently with special programming. On Friday, Beyonce's new single "MORNING DEW (DONK)" was featured as an iHeartRadio Spotlight across all iHeartRadio R&B stations while several songs from Ariana Grande's new album "petal" w  more
Iona University Professor Receives College Theology Society's Highest Honor
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University Professor Receives College Theology Society's Highest Honor Elena G. Procario-Foley, Ph.D., takes home Presidential Award recognizing decades of leadership, scholarship and service - Throughout her career, Elena G. Procario-Foley, Ph.D., has devoted herself to advancing theological education through scholarship, teaching and service. This spring, the College Theology Society recognized that co  more
Katten Muchin Partner Kennedy Testifies Before House Agriculture Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural Development released the following testimony by Carl Kennedy, partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, New York, New York, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets": * * * Chairman Dusty Johnson, Ranking Member Don Davis, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to  more
Kennedy, Gillibrand Demand USPS Reverse Decision to End Curbside Mail Delivery for Whistling Straits Residents
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Gillibrand Demand USPS Reverse Decision to End Curbside Mail Delivery for Whistling Straits Residents * WHEATFIELD, NY - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner demanding that the United States Postal Service (USPS) immediately reinstate its previous implementation of curbside mail delivery to the residents of t  more
Kirkland Advises Blue Sea Capital on Oversubscribed Continuation Vehicle for One Physics
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Blue Sea Capital on Oversubscribed Continuation Vehicle for One Physics * Kirkland & Ellis advised Blue Sea Capital on the closing of its first continuation vehicle to extend its successful partnership with One Physics LLC, the leading provider of comprehensive outsourced medical physics services in North America. The oversubscribed transaction wa  more
KPMG: Companies Blame Disruption, But Internal Gridlock May Be the Bigger Threat
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, July 30 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * KPMG: Companies Blame Disruption, But Internal Gridlock May Be the Bigger Threat * New York, July 30, 2026 - KPMG's second Adaptability Pulse survey, released today, which finds that the biggest threat to organizations' ability to respond to disruption isn't market con  more
Lawler To Improve Recycling Data, Expand Access To Recycling Nationwide With New Bill
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler To Improve Recycling Data, Expand Access To Recycling Nationwide With New Bill * Washington, D.C. - 7/31/26... This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gotthiemer (NJ-05) introduced the Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act, legislation that would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the feasibility of establishing a standardized national databas  more
Lujan Joins Heinrich, Murray in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Heinrich, Murray in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted * The letter follows an admission from the Trump administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics Lujan, Heinrich, Murray, colleagues: "It is an attack on the  more
Managing IP Recognizes Arnold & Porter in 2026 IP Stars Americas Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Managing IP Recognizes Arnold & Porter in 2026 IP Stars Americas Rankings * Managing IP recognized 18 Arnold & Porter lawyers as IP Stars and Rising Stars in its 2026 IP Stars Americas rankings. The guide also recognized 17 Arnold & Porter practice areas across multiple U.S. regions for their intellectual property capabilities. IP Stars is an annual guide that identifies leading in  more
Managing IP Recognizes Sidley and 12 Lawyers in IP Stars 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Managing IP Recognizes Sidley and 12 Lawyers in IP Stars 2026 * Managing IP has recognized Sidley and 12 of its lawyers in the 2026 edition of IP Stars, highlighting the firm's strength across intellectual property litigation and transactions. The annual IP Stars guide recognizes leading IP firms and practitioners based on independent research, including firm submissions  more
Mapping how metabolism rewires protein function in cancer
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Mapping how metabolism rewires protein function in cancer * All cells metabolize nutrients to generate the energy and molecular building blocks required for survival. Cancer cells, however, do it differently. To sustain rapid growth and adapt to hostile environments, they extensively rewire their metabolic machinery. Recent studies suggest that metabolism plays a much broader role than simply meeting the bioenerge  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections Coalition Sues Over Federal Rule That Reinstates Provisions Blocked by a Federal Court and Adds New Harmful Changes - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. Distri  more
Medidata Champions Real-World AI With Medidata Plus at NEXT Tokyo 2026 to Accelerate Life-Saving Patient Therapies
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 (TNSxrep) -- Medidata, a provider of cloud-based technology and data analytics for clinical research, issued the following news release: * * * Medidata Champions Real-World AI with Medidata Plus at NEXT Tokyo 2026 to Accelerate Life-Saving Patient Therapies Medidata, a Dassault Systemes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, will host Medidata NEXT Tokyo 2026 on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo. This prem  more
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted * #The letter follows an admission from the Trump Administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics Senators: "It is an attack on the rule of law and the basic democratic pr  more
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined their Senate colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration restore funding for the 223 energy projects canceled in October 2025. The Administration has since admitted to illeg  more
Met Announces the Spring 2027 Costume Institute Exhibition, John Galliano: Horizons
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * The Met Announces the Spring 2027 Costume Institute Exhibition, John Galliano: Horizons This will be the first major museum exhibition devoted to Galliano, one of the most inventive and influential designers of the past four decades The show will be on view at The Met Fifth Avenue from May 9, 2027 through January 9, 2028 Exhibition Dates: May 9, 2027-January 9, 2028 Exhibition Locat  more
Met to Present There Are No Words: Si Lewen's Parade, a Cycle of Drawings Shaped by the Artist's Experiences Before and During World War II
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Met to Present There Are No Words: Si Lewen's Parade, a Cycle of Drawings Shaped by the Artist's Experiences Before and During World War II Recently acquired by The Met, the complete body of 63 drawings--a powerful meditation on war, memory, and the human condition--will be displayed at the Museum for the first time. Exhibition Dates: October 1, 2026--January 5, 2027 Exhibition Location: The Met   more
MIT: Building energy security through more sustainable batteries
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Building energy security through more sustainable batteries PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology. - For Hugh Smith, the challenge of building an energy-secure future isn't about creating the world's "best" battery. It's about designing the right battery for   more
Murray, Heinrich Lead 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Murray, Heinrich Lead 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted The letter follows an admission from the Trump administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on p  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage Co-Leads Lawsuit to Prevent Damage to New Jersey Healthcare - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led the filing of a lawsuit challenging a federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA), making health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain for million  more
N.Y. DEC and AGM Announce Laurel Wilt Quarantine District Established in Suffolk County
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and AGM Announce Laurel Wilt Quarantine District Established in Suffolk County Prohibits Movement of Select Woody Materials to Slow the Spread of the Invasive Plant Disease - The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (AGM) today announced that a laurel wilt quarantine district is in place for the towns of Hu  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Appoints Jennifer Jones Austin as CCRB Chair
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 31, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Appoints Jennifer Jones Austin as CCRB Chair What you should know * Renowned social justice leader will strengthen police accountability and advance the Mamdani administration's whole-of-government approach to public safety - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced the appointment of Jennifer Jones Austin as Chair of the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CC  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Unveils LIFT Tracker to Accelerate Affordable Housing on City Land
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, speaking from a double-decker "LIFT" bus during a tour of the Bronx, announced the launch of the LIFT Tracker, an interactive database showing more than 100 city-owned sites where the administration plans to build upward of 50,000 affordable homes. The Land Inventory Fast Track (LIFT) initiative, created by executive order on the mayor's first day in office, aims to speed development on public land and give residents a transparent  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani, Tisch Honor Detective Islam at Parkchester Memorial
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani led a first-anniversary memorial ceremony in Parkchester on July 29, 2026, honoring first grade Detective Didarul Islam, a 47th Precinct officer killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting. Speaking alongside Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, precinct leaders, union officials and the Islam family, Mamdani recalled Islam's habit of taking extra shifts to support relatives in Bangladesh and praised his courage in placing himself   more
N.Y. State Dept. Announces Completion of Kiwanis International Park Waterfront Improvements in Rotterdam
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PARK WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS IN ROTTERDAM Project Funded by Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Accessible Kayak Launch Makes Boating Available to People of All Abilities - New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley today announced the completion of waterfront improvements at the Kiwanis Inter  more
NBCUniversal Names Christopher Halpin as Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Names Christopher Halpin as Chief Financial Officer Halpin joins the company's leadership team as NBCUniversal prepares to become an independent publicly traded media and entertainment company - NBCUniversal today announced that Christopher Halpin has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2026. Halpin will oversee NBCUniversal's global finance a  more
NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream * Stitt caps yearlong NGA initiative focused on advancing education, entrepreneurship and energy OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this evening joined governors from across the country recognize the progress made through his work as National Governors Associati  more
Niagara Alumni, Employee Recognized in Buffalo Business First 40 Under 40
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, July 30 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara Alumni, Employee Recognized in Buffalo Business First 40 Under 40 * Niagara alumni and employees continue to make their mark in the Western New York community. Two Niagara University alumni and one university employee are featured in Buffalo Business First's 40 Under 40 class. The designation recognizes individuals for their professional success and the impact they make in their communities. Chri  more
NYU Law Scholar in Residence Young Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The House Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Shalanda Young, scholar in residence at New York Law, and former director of the Office of Management and Budget, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Funding Lapses: Analyzing Shutdown Reform": * * * Thank you for having me at a hearing to discuss funding lapses and shutdown reform. I am Shalanda Young, currently in residence at NYU Law, where I think and teach about topics like these that touch o  more
On International Youth Day, Secretary-General Calls for Greater Role of Young People in Local, National, Global Decisions
NEW YORK, July 31 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * On International Youth Day, Secretary-General Calls for Greater Role of Young People in Local, National, Global Decisions * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message for International Youth Day, observed on 12 August: On International Youth Day, we celebrate the creativity, dynamism and leadership of young people everywhere. This year's theme -"Different Contexts, Common Aspirations" -reflect  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Block Rule That Would Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to block rule that would undermine Affordable Care Act protections Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and one governor in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once aga  more
Reed Smith advises BNY on tokenisation solutions supporting launch of tokenised funds
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises BNY on tokenisation solutions supporting launch of tokenised funds * LONDON - Global law firm Reed Smith advised The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) on the ongoing development of its tokenisation solutions for clients. BNY collaborated with Baillie Gifford on the launch of the first publicly available, fully native UK-regulated tokenised fund. BNY i  more
Report From U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration: New York Penn Station Service Optimization Study
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- New York Penn Station Service Optimization Study - A report from U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration - June 2026 (75 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Executive Summary ... iii 1 Introduction ... 1-1 1.1 Phase I Study Area ... 1-2 1.2 Scope of Work ... 1-4 2 Existing Conditions ... 2-6 2.1 Station History and Governance ... 2-6 2.2 Future Infrastructure ... 2-12 2.3 Train Operations ... 2-14 2.4 Base Case   more
RPI Selected for Two U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects
TROY, New York, July 31 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * RPI Selected for Two U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects * Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) researchers will contribute to two projects selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for Phase I awards under the inaugural Genesis Mission, a national initiative designed to accelerate scientific discovery through artificial intelligence. RPI will lead one project, in collaboration  more
SARAH CHALKE, JENNA DEWAN, CHRISSY METZ, MICHELLE BUTEAU AND CARRIE COON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF AUG. 3-7 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, July 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SARAH CHALKE, JENNA DEWAN, CHRISSY METZ, MICHELLE BUTEAU AND CARRIE COON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF AUG. 3-7 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Aug. 3-7. Monday, Aug. 3 - SARAH CHALKE of ABC's "Scrubs" is here, and GARCEL  more
Saudi Fund for Development joins IATI for workshop on transparency and development data
NEW YORK, July 31 [Category: Sociological] -- The International Aid Transparency Initiative, a voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiative that works with donors, partner countries and civil society organizations to make information about aid spending easier to access and use, posted the following news: * * * Saudi Fund for Development joins IATI for workshop on transparency and development data * Last week, the IATI Secretariat welcomed representatives from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD)   more
Security Council Sanctions Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 1988 (2011) Amends Five Names on Its Sanctions List
NEW YORK, July 30 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council Sanctions Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 1988 (2011) Amends Five Names on Its Sanctions List * On 30 July 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and/or underline in the entries below on its 1988 List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo s  more
Sen. Banks Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Calling for Immediate Action to Protect American Elections
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following floor remarks on July 29, 2026: * * * Banks Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Calling for Immediate Action to Protect American Elections Today, Senator Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for immediate action to secure America's elections. He warned that foreign adversaries, particularly Communist China, are actively working to interfere with America's elections and urged Congress to pass the SA  more
Sen. Schiff Joins Blumenthal, Warren to Raise Concerns about Trump Admin Directing Billions in Taxpayer Dollars Toward Critical Mining Companies Linked to Trump and Lutnick Families
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Joins Blumenthal, Warren to Raise Concerns about Trump Admin Directing Billions in Taxpayer Dollars Toward Critical Mining Companies Linked to Trump and Lutnick Families * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Ranking  more
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/24/2026-7/31/2026
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/24/2026-7/31/2026 * Combatting Russia's Murderous Invasion of Ukraine [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U. S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with U.S. Senators Darline Graham (R-SC), Katie Britt (R-AL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Jim Risch (R-ID) announced a bipartisan agreement on legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil an  more
Senator Coons, Colleagues Launch Investigation Into Trump Administration's Campaign to Kill Offshore Wind Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues launch investigation into Trump administration's campaign to kill offshore wind projects "Administration's actions will kill more than 30,000 jobs and raise energy costs" - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Angus King (I-Maine), and Martin Heinrich (D-M.N.) launched an investi  more
Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Heinrich, Murray & Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Heinrich, Murray & Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted * The letter follows an admission from the Trump administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sena  more
Shaheen, Banks, Schumer, Colleagues Demand Apple Reject Chinese Military-Linked Chips
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Shaheen, Banks, Schumer, Colleagues Demand Apple Reject Chinese Military-Linked Chips Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jim Banks (R-IN), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Jim Risch (R-ID) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) sent a letter t  more
Solidus Labs CEO Meir Testifies Before House Agriculture Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural Development released the following written testimony by Asaf Meir, CEO and co-founder of Solidus Labs, New York, New York, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets": * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Davis, Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for the invitation and opportunity to contribute to this  more
Summer Undergraduate Research Program Advances Student Learning Through Research
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * Summer Undergraduate Research Program Advances Student Learning Through Research * Nearly 30 students participated in SUNY Polytechnic Institute's 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), working alongside faculty mentors on projects spanning foundational science, engineering and artificial intelligence. The program was coordinated by SUNY Poly faculty members D  more
Syracuse University: A&S Researchers Link Metal Deposits to Oceanic Oxygen Loss During Ancient Ice Ages
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Researchers Link Metal Deposits to Oceanic Oxygen Loss During Ancient Ice Ages A sweeping analysis by Syracuse researchers of metal contents in ancient marine sedimentary rocks suggests oxygen-poor oceans were common during Earth's six greatest ice ages. - Earth's oceans went through oxygen loss to produce metal deposits repeatedly during the planet's deepest ice ages. The findings, published in Nature Co  more
Syracuse University: In Memoriam - Life Trustee Robert J. 'Bob' Miron '59
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Life Trustee Robert J. 'Bob' Miron '59 Miron was a dedicated trustee, trusted advisor and generous donor who, with his wife, Diane, impacted the University for generations to come. Eileen Korey At the dedication of Miron Victory Court on Nov. 8, 2024, Robert J. "Bob" Miron '59 told the crowd that he was "blown away by the whole thing," as he and his wife Diane were able to experience and enjoy th  more
Teneo Appoints Emma Walsh as a Senior Managing Director in London
NEW YORK, July 28 -- Teneo, a CEO advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Teneo Appoints Emma Walsh as a Senior Managing Director in London Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Emma Walsh as a Senior Managing Director in the firm's Strategy and Communications business in London. Emma has more than 15 years of experience in corporate and financial communications. At Teneo, she will work with clients navigating technology-led change, helping l  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Shortlisted for Legal Services Provider of the Year by Insurance Insider U.S.
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Shortlisted for Legal Services Provider of the Year by Insurance Insider US NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has been shortlisted by Insurance Insider US for Legal Services Provider of the Year, recognizing those firms providing exceptional legal services to the insurance and reinsurance market, with winners selected based on quality of advice, client outcomes, and breadth of repres  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Shortlisted for Legal Services Provider of the Year by Insurance Insider US
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Shortlisted for Legal Services Provider of the Year by Insurance Insider US * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has been shortlisted by Insurance Insider US for Legal Services Provider of the Year, recognizing those firms providing exceptional legal services to the insurance and reinsurance market, with winners selected based on quality of advice, cl  more
Two Additional Ophthalmology Practices Agree to Pay $2.3M to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulent Claims to Medicare and Medicaid for Cranial Ultrasounds
TAMPA, Florida, July 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Two Additional Ophthalmology Practices Agree to Pay $2.3M to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulent Claims to Medicare and Medicaid for Cranial Ultrasounds * New York ophthalmology practices Mark D. Fromer, P.C. doing business as Fromer Eye Centers and Floral Park Ophthalmology P.C. have agreed to pay a total of $2.3 million to resolve alleged violations of the Fa  more
UBS AG Published Its 2Q26 Financial Report
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * UBS AG published its 2Q26 financial report Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules Zurich - UBS AG today published its second-quarter 2026 consolidated financial report. This report is available for download on the UBS website. * * * UBS AG Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This media release contains sta  more
UNICEF Issues Statement as Child Casualties in Iran Reportedly Exceed 2,500 Amid Ongoing War
NEW YORK, July 31 -- UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) issued the following statement by Abdul Fofana, acting Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, as child casualties in Iran reportedly exceed 2,500 amid ongoing war: * * * AMMAN - "As war reverberates in Iran and neighboring countries, children continue to be killed and maimed in the places where they should be safest - their homes, schools and communities. "Yesterday, in Qeshm Island, off the southern coast of Iran,  more
UniCredit, Accenture and IBM Collaborate to Build Europe's Next-Generation Banking Platform
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * UniCredit, Accenture and IBM Collaborate to Build Europe's Next-Generation Banking Platform The partnership will establish a new technology operating model combining the resilience of mission-critical systems with the flexibility of cloud, data and artificial intelligence - UniCredit, one of Europe's leading pan-European banking groups, Accenture and IBM have announced a long-t  more
UnidosUS Concludes 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Mobilizing Latino Leadership and Community Power
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * UnidosUS Concludes 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Mobilizing Latino Leadership and Community Power * More than 1,000 Latino leaders, advocates and allies gathered to advance solutions on immigration, economic opportunity, democracy and civic power AUSTIN, Texas -This week, UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, concluded its 2026 Annual Conference, Our   more
Utica University Celebrates Banner Fundraising Year
UTICA, New York, Aug. 1 -- Utica University issued the following news: * * * Utica University celebrates banner fundraising year Alumni, friends, and University partners gave more than $4.8 million in gifts in fiscal year 2025-26 Written by Kelly Adams, Vice President for Presidential Affairs As Utica University celebrates its 80th anniversary, the University is marking another notable achievement. The University achieved one of its most successful fundraising years during its 2026 fiscal y  more
Voters Deeply Concerned about National Debt, Inflation and Affordability
NEW YORK, July 31 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Voters Deeply Concerned about National Debt, Inflation and Affordability * As Congress weighs a new reconciliation package that could add to federal deficits, and with a government funding deadline looming before the mid-term elections, a new Peter G. Peterson Foundation survey shows Americans are deeply concerned about the rising national debt and its effect on the cost of living. The U.S. Fiscal   more
Warren Calls for Bipartisan Action to Eliminate Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Calls for Bipartisan Action to Eliminate Debt Limit In response to President Donald Trump's recent Truth Social post, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement in support of eliminating the debt limit: "Donald Trump is right about this: Eliminate the debt limit--its only real function is to threaten an economic crisis. I'm ready to work with both Democ  more
Washington and Lee University Hosts 21st Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Hosts 21st Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend The weekend's seminar will feature award-winning author George Saunders discussing his new novel, "Vigil." - Washington and Lee University will host its 21st annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Sept. 4-5. The weekend's seminar will feature George Saunders, whose new novel "Vigil" has been named a New York Times bestseller. This year's seminar is co-sponsored by the Offi  more
Yale School of Management: Remembering Professor Emeritus Theodore Marmor, 1939-2026
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 1 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news: * * * Remembering Professor Emeritus Theodore Marmor, 1939-2026 Emeritus professor Theodore Marmor was a leading authority on welfare state politics and author of the seminal book The Politics of Medicare. An internationally recognized authority on healthcare and social policy and a pioneer in the field of welfare state politics in North America and Western Europe, Theodore "Ted" Marmor died on July 24, 20  more
Zeta Global Closes $1 Billion Credit Facility for Mergers & Acquisitions, Share Repurchases and General Corporate Purposes
NEW YORK, July 27 -- Zeta Global, an American marketing technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Zeta Global Closes $1 Billion Credit Facility for Mergers & Acquisitions, Share Repurchases and General Corporate Purposes Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), the intelligent AI infrastructure company, today announced that it has successfully closed a new $1 billion credit facility to refinance its existing $550 million credit facility and lower its credit spreads. This new debt is a co  more
Zeta Global Names Intel, Synopsys Veteran Trey Campbell to Lead Investor Relations
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Zeta Global, an American marketing technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Zeta Global Names Intel and Synopsys Veteran Trey Campbell to Lead Investor Relations Silicon Valley finance leader with nearly three decades of experience joins as Zeta scales as an intelligent AI infrastructure company - Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), the intelligent AI infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Trey Campbell as Senior Vice President, Investor R  more