Thursday - September 24, 2026

News Tipoffs - New York Editors

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A Family Love for Springfield College
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 -- Springfield College issued the following news: * * * A Family Love for Springfield College * By: Damon Markiewicz For Springfield College alumnus Jeff Yablon '91 and his wife, Cori, returning to Alden Street to help one of their children move into a residence hall is not new. With two of their four children currently attending Springfield College, the Yablons have made plenty of trips back to campus over the years, each one marking another milestone i  more
Academic Excellence Attracts Distinguished New Faculty at Yeshiva University
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news: * * * Academic Excellence Attracts Distinguished New Faculty at Yeshiva University Sep 8, 2026 As Yeshiva University begins the 2026-27 academic year, it is welcoming an exceptional group of new faculty whose work spans Jewish scholarship, neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, engineering, fintech, marketing, law and social work. Their backgrounds include research and fellowships at Cambridge  more
ACM and IEEE CS Announce 2026 George Michael Memorial HPC Fellowship Recipients
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, issued the following news release: * * * ACM and IEEE CS Announce 2026 George Michael Memorial HPC Fellowship Recipients Jie Ren, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology; Amit Samanta, University of Utah; and Xuan Wu, Oregon State University Awarded 2026 Fellowship - New York, NY, September 9, 2026 - The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS) announced today that Jie Ren   more
AEI Review Finds Limited Evidence That Guaranteed Income Pilots Raise Employment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued 'What Can We Learn from Guaranteed Basic Income Pilots in the United States? Evidence on Employment Effects,' by Kevin Corinth and Hannah Mayhew. Issued Sept. 11, 2026, the report reviews guaranteed basic income experiments conducted from 2017 through 2025 and finds that employment effects across published randomized trials clustered near zero, while the largest studies showed moderately lower employment consistent with p  more
APTA 2026 Nominating Committee Selects Slate of Leadership Executives
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release: * * * APTA 2026 Nominating Committee Selects Slate of Leadership Executives Washington, D.C. (September 8, 2026) -- The American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) 2026 Nominating Committee met Sept. 2 to select nominees for the association's Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2026-2027. Joel B. Young, Board Member of AC Transit in Oakland, CA, has been nominated to se  more
APTA Statement on the 25th Anniversary of September 11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release: * * * APTA Statement on the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Washington, D.C. (September 8, 2026) -- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released the following statement: "Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, APTA remembers the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania. We honor the first   more
Center for Constitutional Rights: 25 Years After 9/11, the U.S. Government Is Continuing to Use "Counterterrorism" to Expand Executive Power and Crush Dissent
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * 25 Years After 9/11, the U.S. Government Is Continuing to Use "Counterterrorism" to Expand Executive Power and Crush Dissent New York - As the country prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Center for Constitutional Rights released the following statement: In the 25 years since September 11, 2001, the sweeping political project the U.S. government undertook in its afte  more
Columbia University School of the Arts Playwrights Commissioned for Civic Initiative, 'Women+ on the Edge of Democracy,' to Be Performed Live in Vermont in October, 2026
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Columbia Playwrights Commissioned for Civic Initiative, 'Women+ on the Edge of Democracy,' to be Performed Live in Vermont in October, 2026 By Emily Hollander September 08, 2026 Burlington, Vermont's premiere performing arts center, the Flynn, is partnering with the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize to publish new 10-minute plays and monologues on the state of American democracy by past winners of the  more
Columbia University School of the Arts: Professor Adama Delphine Fawundu '18 Exhibits in 'Never The Same River' at the Ford Foundation
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Professor Adama Delphine Fawundu '18 Exhibits in 'Never The Same River' at the Ford Foundation By Emily Hollander September 08, 2026 Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Adama Delphine Fawundu '18 is featured in a new exhibition, Never The Same River, at the Ford Foundation Gallery in New York City. Curated by Dexter Wimberly--who also curated Fawundu's recent exhibition Praise House--Never The S  more
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: BirdNET Live App Brings AI-Powered Wildlife Identification to the World's Most Remote Places
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a unit of Cornell University, issued the following news release: * * * BirdNET Live App Brings AI-Powered Wildlife Identification to the World's Most Remote Places Sept. 9, 2026 ITHACA, N.Y.--Being able to identify animal sounds using microphones is a cost-efficient way for researchers to better understand what species are present, a critical need for conservation. Yet, the technology required to automatically identify an animal by  more
Erik and Atch Stapper Dedicate $2 Million to Advance International Education at Lasell University
NEWTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 -- Lasell College issued the following news: * * * Erik and Atch Stapper dedicate $2 million to advance international education at Lasell University Thanks to the generosity of Erik J. Stapper and his late wife, Antoinette "Atch" Ruinen Stapper '56, Lasell will continue to advance international education initiatives, including scholarship support for international students and life-changing overseas service-learning programs. Through their estate plan, Erik and  more
Fujifilm Launches ETERNA ProRemote, Remote Control App for FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Filmmaking Camera
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 8 -- Fujifilm, a manufacturer of cell culture media, reagents and medical devices, issued the following news release: * * * Fujifilm Launches ETERNA ProRemote, Remote Control App for FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Filmmaking Camera Enables simple remote camera control and video monitoring using iOS and iPadOS devices. Support for three connection modes, allowing for flexible connection of up to four cameras. VALHALLA, N.Y. - FUJIFILM Corporation today announces the launch o  more
Fujifilm Launches VF-GFXC2, Dedicated Electronic Viewfinder for FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Filmmaking Camera
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 8 -- Fujifilm, a manufacturer of cell culture media, reagents and medical devices, issued the following news release: * * * Fujifilm Launches VF-GFXC2, Dedicated Electronic Viewfinder for FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Filmmaking Camera High resolution of 2048x1536 with a peak brightness of 1000 nits. Native 4:3 OLED display panel provides optimal display for GFX ETERNA 55 native 4:3 open gate sensor mode. VALHALLA, N.Y. - FUJIFILM Corporation today announces the developmen  more
Hughes Hubbard: Fourteen Lawyers Recognized in Lexology Index Thought Leaders - USA 2027
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fourteen Lawyers Recognized in Lexology Index Thought Leaders: USA 2027 Honors span commercial litigation, arbitration, competition, product liability, aviation finance and white collar defense Highlights * Product liability defense and life sciences total six honorees. * Additional recognition across commercial litigation, arbitration, competition, aviation finance and white collar defense. - Fou  more
Hughes Hubbard: Sanctions in a Snap - Developments in Sanctions August 2026
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sanctions in a Snap: Developments in Sanctions August 2026 A summary of recent developments from the OFAC. - Hughes Hubbard's "Sanctions in a Snap" is intended to provide a clear and concise summary of recent developments from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). We hope you find it helpful in assessing U.S. economic sanctions compliance risk against current U.S. government designation and en  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: "DONALD TRUMP HAS BROKEN EVERY PROMISE THAT HE'S PRESENTED"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: "DONALD TRUMP HAS BROKEN EVERY PROMISE THAT HE'S PRESENTED" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos, where he made clear that while Republicans have abandoned the American people, House Democrats will continue to fight hard for an affordable America. GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: We're jo  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: "DONALD TRUMP HAS BROKEN EVERY PROMISE THAT HE'S PRESENTED"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: "DONALD TRUMP HAS BROKEN EVERY PROMISE THAT HE'S PRESENTED" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos, where he made clear that while Republicans have abandoned the American people, House Democrats will continue to fight hard for an affordable America. GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: We're joined now by the House Demo  more
Manhattan Institute: 'New York's LOADinG Act: Protecting Public-Sector Jobs From AI'
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on September 10, 2026, by Sean Speer entitled "New York's LOADinG Act: Protecting Public-Sector Jobs from AI." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Artificial intelligence may be one of the most important tools available to improve government performance in a generation. At a time when governments face mounting fiscal pressures, AI offers a rare opportunity to improve services without simply spending mo  more
Nearly $3 Million Raised at AmfAR Venezia Gala
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release: * * * Nearly $3 Million Raised at amfAR Venezia Gala Sept 7, 2026 Taika Waititi Hosted Bebe Rexha and Mimi Webb Performed - Venice, Italy, -- Supporters raised nearly $3 million at amfAR Venezia last night, a benefit gala dinner and auction to raise funds for amfAR's biomedical research programs. Hosted by Academy Award-winning writer, director, actor, and producer Taika Waititi, the event took p  more
New WTA Report: The AI-Driven Teleport
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- The World Teleport Association issued the following news release: * * * New WTA Report: The AI-Driven Teleport (September 9, 2026 - New York, NY) - The World Teleport Association (WTA) today released The AI-Driven Teleport (https://www.worldteleport.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=27931983), a new research report that explores where teleport and satellite operators were deploying generative AI in their customer-facing, engineering and operations departments in 2024  more
No place like home: Union strengthens its commitment to Empire State students with 'New York Garnet Guarantee'
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 14 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * No place like home: Union strengthens its commitment to Empire State students with 'New York Garnet Guarantee' * Union College's tradition of serving New Yorkers traces back more than 230 years to its founding in 1795 as the first college chartered by the state. Now, the College is reaffirming that longstanding commitment to its home state with the introduction of a powerful new financial aid investment exclusi  more
Nurses to sympathy strike, picket on September 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses to sympathy strike, picket on September 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states * Registered nurses at three Prime Healthcare hospitals in two states -Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada; West Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim, California; and nurses and health care workers at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, California -will ho  more
NYU Steinhardt: IHDSC Affiliates Design Digital Tools to Advance Research, Policy, and Community Connectivity
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * IHDSC Affiliates Design Digital Tools to Advance Research, Policy, and Community Connectivity Posted September 08, 2026 Digital tools and applications (apps) hold great promise for making data and resources available to a wide range of stakeholders and communities. Two IHDSC affiliate teams recently designed and launched apps that tackle wide-reaching c  more
NYU Steinhardt: IHDSC Affiliates Receive Recognition for Their Outstanding Scholarly Contributions
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * IHDSC Affiliates Receive Recognition for their Outstanding Scholarly Contributions Posted September 08, 2026 In spring and summer 2026, several IHDSC affiliates received esteemed awards and honors for their outstanding scholarly contributions. Join us in extending our enthusiastic congratulations on these well-deserved honors, which exemplify IHDSC's mis  more
NYU Steinhardt: Moniz Wins The American Prize in Conducting - Musical Theatre
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * Moniz Wins The American Prize in Conducting - Musical Theatre Posted September 08, 2026 Dr. Justin John Moniz, Music Associate Professor, Associate Director of Vocal Performance, and Coordinator of Vocal Pedagogy at NYU Steinhardt, has been named the 2026 national winner of The American Prize in Conducting--Musical Theatre for his work conducting NYU St  more
Olympia Fields nurses to hold one-day strike, Saint Mary's nurses to picket on September 15
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Olympia Fields nurses to hold one-day strike, Saint Mary's nurses to picket on September 15 * Registered nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois, will hold a strike for one day on September 15 to protest the administration's retaliation against nurses who speak up and fight for their patients, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC), an af  more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'A Blueprint for US Policy Toward the In-Between States'
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief on September 9, 2026, by Artin DerSimonian and Mark Episkopos entitled "A Blueprint for US Policy Toward the In-Between States." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Russia's Feb. 2022 invasion of Ukraine definitively marked the end of the unipolar post-Cold War era. The United States now confronts a rapidly shifting international system, marked most clearly by an increasingly competit  more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'A New Government in Israel: What the Future Might Hold'
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief on September 10, 2026, by Steven Simon entitled "A New Government in Israel: What the Future Might Hold." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Washington is waiting out Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The implicit assumption is that he alone is responsible for policy differences between the United States and Israel. A new government under former Prime Minister Naftali B  more
Skidmore College: Welcoming the Class of 2030
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Sept. 9 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Welcoming the Class of 2030 Selected from more than 11,800 applications, 711 accomplished first-year students and 25 transfer students begin their Skidmore experience this fall. - Skidmore College is welcoming 711 talented and academically accomplished first-year students and 25 transfer students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year. The full incoming class reflects another year of strong demand for  more
Springfield College Alumnus Remains Influential Leader at MetLife Stadium
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 -- Springfield College issued the following news: * * * Springfield College Alumnus Remains Influential Leader at MetLife Stadium * By: Damon Markiewicz Springfield College alumnus Ron VanDeVeen '89 grew up just 20 minutes from Giants Stadium and the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., attending his first concert and football game at the venues. More than three decades later, VanDeVeen has built a distinguished career of his own, establishing him  more
Tiffin University's Ohio Innocence Project Chapter to Host Dean Gillispie, Barry Rowen and Pierce Reed at The Ritz Theatre
TIFFIN, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Tiffin University posted the following news release: * * * Tiffin University's Ohio Innocence Project Chapter to Host Dean Gillispie, Barry Rowen and Pierce Reed at The Ritz Theatre * Tiffin University's undergraduate chapter of the Ohio Innocence Project (OIP-u) will host two screenings of "Spiz" on Tuesday, September 22 at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The documentary explores the life and artwork of Dean Gillispie, who spent 20 years imprisoned for crimes he did not co  more
University of Michigan-Dearborn: How Bug-catching Research Helps Capture Biodiversity Data
DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * How bug-catching research helps capture biodiversity data September 8, 2026 A College of Arts, Sciences and Letters SURE project traps insects to gather critical information about environmental health, habitat loss and climate impacts like weather extremes. Daniel Acosta's summer break included plenty of hikes and water views. But instead of relaxing, he collected bugs from the riverba  more
USDA Reports Growth in Tile Drainage, Limited Use of Water-Quality Controls
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued Economic Information Bulletin 301, 'Tile Drainage Systems Management and Conservation,' by Daniel Szmurlo, Benjamin M. Gramig, Steven Wallander and Jane Frankenberger. Issued in September 2026, the report finds that U.S. cropland drained by subsurface tile systems grew by about 18 million acres between 1980 and 2022, while use of practices that limit nutrient pollution from those systems remai  more
Yale: Faculty-Student Partnership Brings AI Ethics to the Classroom
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 8 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Faculty-Student Partnership Brings AI Ethics to the Classroom Liz DeRosa Tuesday, September 8, 2026 When AI became a recurring theme in Professor Julian Posada's Information, Ethics, and Society class, he was intrigued. Realizing that few courses examine the ethics behind the technology, he determined change was needed. Supported by an AI Course Revision grant from Yale's Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learn  more