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$500,000 State Grant to Upgrade Hofstra Biology Labs

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 15 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * $500,000 State Grant to Upgrade Hofstra Biology Labs Ginny Greenberg New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine presented Hofstra University's Department of Biology with a check for $500,000 on September 9 to support laboratory upgrades in Gittleson Hall. News in Summary * New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine presented Hofstra's Department of Biology with $500,000 to upgrade laboratories in Gittl more

'HyperBird' spots grape diseases before they're visible

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'HyperBird' spots grape diseases before they're visible * HyperBird, a cutting-edge imaging platform for observing microscopic traits in plants, can detect grape diseases - such as powdery and downy mildews, which cost vineyard owners billions in annual losses globally - days before physical symptoms become visible. The advancement will potentially allow plant breeders to speed development of disease-resistan more

10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Time at Pratt

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 14 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * 10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Time at Pratt * As a new academic year is underway, it's time to experiment and learn while engaging in opportunities on campus and beyond. Amidst the excitement of new projects, classes, and studios, here are 10 tips to stay focused and inspired, and make the most of what Pratt more

A&S offers new science, technology and society major

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * A&S offers new science, technology and society major * An innovative major in the College of Arts & Sciences is being expanded and refined to highlight its combination of science, social science and the humanities and its relevance to careers today. The new major in science, technology and society offers students a combination of theoretical and practical classes and experiences, allowing students to work with more

Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong announced today that Connecticut has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caus more

AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The ne more

AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland S more

AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions * #Oregon will get close to $1M from the settlement over powder infant formula and nutritional products Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that Abbott Laboratories will pay Oregon $977,558, resolving allegations that it sold powder infant formula and nutri more

Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, Toy Association Advocates for Toys to Be Excluded from Tariffs

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, Toy Association Advocates for Toys to Be Excluded from Tariffs * As President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare to meet at the White House on September 24 for a bilateral summit, The Toy Association(tm) continues to advocate on behalf of the toy industry for toys to be excluded from tariffs by the U.S.-China Board of Trade. Ahead of the summit, the As more

Akin Advises Elmet Group on the Department of War's $450 Million Investment to Expand US Manufacturing Capabilities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akin Advises Elmet Group on the Department of War's $450 Million Investment to Expand US Manufacturing Capabilities (New York, Dallas, Houston and Washington, D.C.) - Akin advised The Elmet Group Co. (ELMT), a U.S.-based provider of critical materials, precision-engineered components, and advanced high-energy systems, in a $450 million committed investment from the United States Department of War to accele more

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for more

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible ch more

Amid New York Fashion Week, Gillibrand, Nadler Reintroduce FABRIC Act To Bring Accountability And Transparency To The Fashion Industry

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Amid New York Fashion Week, Gillibrand, Nadler Reintroduce FABRIC Act To Bring Accountability And Transparency To The Fashion Industry * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-12) announced the reintroduction of their Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change (FABRIC) Act. In New York State, there are approximately 130,000 peop more

Amid NYFW, Nadler & Gillibrand Reintroduce FABRIC Act To Support Garment Workers And Revitalize The US Fashion Industry

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Amid NYFW, Nadler & Gillibrand Reintroduce FABRIC Act To Support Garment Workers And Revitalize The US Fashion Industry * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced the reintroduction of their Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change (FABRIC) Act. In New York State, there are approximately 130,000 peopl more

Amidst Heightened Nuclear Concerns, Secretary-General Stresses Importance of International Atomic Energy Agency as Body Begins Annual Conference

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Amidst Heightened Nuclear Concerns, Secretary-General Stresses Importance of International Atomic Energy Agency as Body Begins Annual Conference * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message -delivered by Monica Juma, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the UN Office at Vienna -to the opening of the seventieth regular session of the General Conf more

Anna Dodson Joins Foley Hoag as Co-Chair of Debt Finance Practice

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Anna Dodson Joins Foley Hoag as Co-Chair of Debt Finance Practice * Foley Hoag is pleased to announce that Anna Dodson has joined the firm as a partner and co-chair of its Debt Finance Practice. Dodson will be based in the firm's Boston office. Dodson brings experience advising sponsors, borrowers, lenders, private equity funds, credit funds, and other non-bank lenders on com more

Anthony Bagnuola Named to Long Island Business News 2026 'Influencers: Law' List

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Anthony Bagnuola Named to Long Island Business News 2026 'Influencers: Law' List * UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Sept. 14, 2026 - Anthony Bagnuola, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Long Island Litigation Practice, has been named to Long Island Business News' Long Island Business Influencers: Law 2026 list. According to Long Island Business News, the Influ more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans From Cryptocurrency Scams

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair and Ranking Member of the more

Army Doc, Combat Veteran, speaks at Ramstein Air Base 9/11 Memorial

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Army Doc, Combat Veteran, speaks at Ramstein Air Base 9/11 Memorial * RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Christian Labra served as the guest speaker at the Ramstein Air Base 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2026. Addressing a crowd of more than 500 service members, civilians, and US and German first responders, Labra reflected on his motivation to serve and honored the sacrifices made dur more

Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l more

Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule * Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a m more

Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pol more

Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair an more

Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of more

Attorney General James Secures Supreme Court Victory Protecting Mail-In Voting

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Supreme Court Victory Protecting Mail-In Voting * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court left a lower court's order in place blocking the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) new mail-in voting rule: "Today, the Supreme Court protected one of our most fundamental, inalienable righ more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule * Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec more

Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply more

Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams * The Clarity Act Would Jeopardize State Attorneys General's Ability to Protect Investors from Scams and Frauds (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market C more

Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec more

B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Completion of the Sydor Optics Advanced Technology Center at Monroe Community College

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Completion of the Sydor Optics Advanced Technology Center at Monroe Community College * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work has been completed on the Sydor Optics Advanced Technology Center at Monroe Community College's (MCC) main campus in the Town of Brighton, Monroe County. The $69.6 million project move more

Bank of America Earns 29 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Awards

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 14 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Earns 29 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Awards * Recognition Highlights Innovative Employee Development, Talent, Benefits and Workforce Programs #Key points * Bank of America received 29 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Awards in 2026. * The recognition represents an incr more

Berger Montague Secures Final Approval of $10.5M Lemonade Data Breach Settlement

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Secures Final Approval of $10.5M Lemonade Data Breach Settlement * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff-side law firm, serves as Co-Lead Class Counsel in a $10.5 million settlement representing more than 190,000 consumers whose personal information was put at risk by Lemonade. "This holds Lemonade accountable and delivers real, tangible reli more

Billy Bennett Is Keeping the Beat at Bowie State

BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Billy Bennett Is Keeping the Beat at Bowie State * If you've ever heard the exciting sounds of Bowie State's marching band on the field, on the court or in the yard, it's about more than entertainment. For Billy Bennett, director of Bowie State University's acclaimed Symphony of Soul (SOS) Marching Band, it's a soundtrack that showcases student talent, energizes school spirit and brings HBCU history more

Binghamton University Surpasses $100M in Research Spending

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 15 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton surpasses $100M in research spending Battery ecosystem, projects across disciplines push campus to new record By Rachel Coker September 14, 2026 Binghamton University recorded its highest figure to date for research expenditures in 2025-26, crossing the $100 million threshold for the first time. Expenditures -- the money spent on externally sponsored research and scholarly activities -- rose more

Binghamton University to Inaugurate Anne D'Alleva as Eighth President, Celebrate 80 Years of Excellence

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 15 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University to inaugurate Anne D'Alleva as eighth president, celebrate 80 years of excellence Eight inauguration week events to honor University's past, present, and future By Anthony Borrelli September 14, 2026 Education is the pathway toward opportunity, a ticket to success and fulfillment. That vision has helped guide 80 years of growth at Binghamton University, and it's one President Anne more

Binghamton University: Fellowship Gives Undergrads the Opportunity to Pursue Research Abroad

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 15 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Fellowship gives undergrads the opportunity to pursue research abroad The Provost's International Internship Fellowship is intended to foster global perspectives By Katelyn Pothakul '26 September 14, 2026 Whether it's the sprawling pastures of Australia or the terraced mountain- side villages of Peru, Binghamton University undergraduates have traveled across continents and engaged in transformative re more

Brennan Center for Justice: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots Court leaves a preliminary injunction in place through the November election; USPS cannot withhold mail ballots from voters WASHINGTON D.C. - In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the U.S. Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction more

CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library September 13, 2026 The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office to pursue all appropriate more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Presses Secretary Wright to Admit the Truth

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom presses Secretary Wright to admit the truth: Trump had no viable plan to protect Americans from his Iran war gas and diesel price spikes Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he prepared Trump for the consequences of military action against Iran. Americans deserve to see the plan. What you need to know: Governor Newsom is demanding that Energy Secretary more

California Governor Signs AI Toy & Chatbot Bills into Law

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * California Governor Signs AI Toy & Chatbot Bills into Law * On September 10, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AI companion chatbot bills SB 867 and SB 1119 into law. Here's what toy companies should know: 1. SB 867 imposes a four-year moratorium on the manufacture or sale of a toy designed for children under 16 years of age that contains an AI companion chatbot. The moratorium will comme more

Can AI boost open-mindedness? Team wins $1.49M grant to find out

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Can AI boost open-mindedness? Team wins $1.49M grant to find out * A $1.49 million award from the John Templeton Foundation will enable Cornell researchers to explore whether artificial intelligence can be used to understand and increase open-mindedness. The foundation awarded the three-year grant to principal investigators Gordon Pennycook, associate professor of psychology and Dorothy and Ariz Mehta Faculty more

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary Entitled 'Cuba's Lawyers'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * Cuba's Lawyers An 82-year-old New York City law firm has a colorful history of representing avowed communists, accused spies, Jimmy Hoffa, Castro's Cuba and other controversial clients. by Robert Stilson September 14, 2026 In June 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Corporacion Cimex, S.A., a case which ultimately arose from the expropriation of American-owned property by Cuba's more

Carlyle Raises Over $2 Billion for Its Second Infrastructure Credit Fund

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release: * * * Carlyle Raises Over $2 Billion for its Second Infrastructure Credit Fund NEW YORK, NY and London, UK - September 14, 2026 - Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced the final close of Carlyle Infrastructure Credit Fund II ("CICF II" or the "Fund"), with approximately $2.3 billion in total capital commitments, exceeding its $2 billion target. The Fund is more than three times larger than its prede more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Status Of Free Speech On Campus

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * THE STATUS OF FREE SPEECH ON CAMPUS Every year we learn about the status of free speech on college campuses from the surveys taken by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The 2027 "College Free Speech Ranki more

Celebrate National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 14 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Celebrate National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month * Celebrating National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month SUNY Broome is proud to celebrate National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, and to recognize the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Throughout the month, we invite students, faculty, and staff to learn, connect, and more

Chairman Garbarino Announces Hearing Featuring 9/11 First Responders, State & Local Agency Officials From NY, DC

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Garbarino Announces Hearing Featuring 9/11 First Responders, State & Local Agency Officials from NY, DC September 14, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) announced a full Committee hearing for next Wednesday, September 16, to examine the evolution of federal, state, and loca more

COA Announces the Honorees of the 31st BRAVO Business Awards

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release: * * * COA Announces the Honorees of the 31st BRAVO Business Awards The awards, held in Miami, will recognize the impact of LATAM Airlines, Banco do Brasil, Rappi, and Atlas Renewable Energy. Honorees will be celebrated for their remarkable business transformations that have positioned them as major drivers of economic development. - MIAMI, FL, September 14, 2026--Council of the Americas (C more

Columbia Engineering Experts Urge Calm Amid AI Panic

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Columbia Experts Urge Calm Amid AI Panic More transparency is needed, experts say. September 14, 2026 Mohamed Abdelfattah Vishal Misra, vice dean of AI at Columbia Engineering, is not panicking at all. He sees the Hugging Face hack as emblematic of lax security, nothing more. "These AI agents don't have a volition of their own," Misra said. "They pursue more

Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Unused Natural Gas Behind NYC's $300 Million Waste of a Potent Greenhouse Gas

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Unused Natural Gas Behind NYC's $300 Million Waste of a Potent Greenhouse Gas New research may offer cities an overlooked pathway for reducing methane emissions while potentially saving consumers millions of dollars lost to wasted natural gas. By Rebecca Fowler September 14, 2026 Highlights * Methane emissions associated with natural gas were equivalent to about 1.7% of the more

Columbia University School of the Arts: Q&A - Writing Student Selena Aiyla Steps Into the 'Office' as Managing Editor

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Writing Student Selena Aiyla Steps into the 'Office' as Managing Editor By Emily Hollander September 14, 2026 Editor at Office Magazine, a role second to the Editor-In-Chief and Founder of the magazine. The popular New York arts and culture magazine, founded in 2014 as a print magazine, is now a global media network designed to subvert convention in fashion and cultural media at large. I a more

Columbia: Zosha Di Castri Receives a New York Premiere by Gustavo Dudamel This Week

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Zosha Di Castri Receives a New York Premiere by Gustavo Dudamel This Week The Columbia music professor's new work will be played by the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center and in Europe. September 14, 2026 Zosha Di Castri, Francis Goelet Associate Professor of Music Composition, has a new work, Invisible House, which will receive its world premiere with the New York Philharmonic. Conducted by the orchestra's new more

Comer, Burlison Launch Investigation into Bloomberg Philanthropies' Funding of Anti-American Energy Lawfare

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSida) -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Comer, Burlison Launch Investigation into Bloomberg Philanthropies' Funding of Anti-American Energy Lawfare * WASHINGTON-House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) are investigating Bloomberg Philanthropies' funding of environmental activist organ more

Coming Full Circle: Alumnus Brett Littman Returns to the Museum That Inspired Him

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Coming Full Circle: Alumnus Brett Littman Returns to the Museum That Inspired Him * Philosophy alumnus Brett Littman, '95 describes his time at UC San Diego as a golden era, one shaped by a voracious curiosity that extended well beyond the classroom. He sought out conversations with faculty across philosophy, literature, film and visual arts and traveled with friends to attend con more

Common Defense Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Call to End Forever Wars

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Common Defense, an organization of veterans and military families, issued the following news: * * * Common Defense Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Call to End Forever Wars September 11, 2026 NEW YORK -- On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Common Defense, and its grassroots network of veterans and military families are solemnly commemorating the lives lost on that tragic day, as well as those lost in the subsequent, decades-long military occ more

Congressman Langworthy Announces Nearly $13.6 Million in Federal Aviation Grants for Airports Across New York's 23rd Congressional District

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces Nearly $13.6 Million in Federal Aviation Grants for Airports Across New York's 23rd Congressional District * #Federal funding will support critical runway and taxiway improvements in Akron, Elmira, and Wellsville Washington, D.C.-September 14th... Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced $13,532,819 in federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants from th more

Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Uncovering Hidden Complexity in a Key Drug Target for Brain Disorders

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Uncovering Hidden Complexity in a Key Drug Target for Brain Disorders September 14, 2026 Metabotropic glutamate receptors, which are important but difficult drug targets, interact in surprisingly varied ways with their principal regulatory proteins, according to two new studies led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings represent a big step for more

Courtney, Smith Introduce Bill to Prohibit Qatari-Gifted Air Force One From Becoming President Trump's Private Jet or Library Trophy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney, Smith Introduce Bill to Prohibit Qatari-Gifted Air Force One from Becoming President Trump's Private Jet or Library Trophy September 14, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the Hou more

Dan Stipano discusses the safe harbor provision of the Patriot Act with American Banker

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dan Stipano discusses the safe harbor provision of the Patriot Act with American Banker * Davis Polk AML/CFT head Dan Stipano was quoted in American Banker discussing the safe harbor provision in section 314(b) of the Patriot Act, which allows financial institutions to share information about customers and transactions they suspect involve terrorism or money laundering. The more

David Stiepleman '97: 'Building Things,' From Adviser to Principal

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * David Stiepleman '97: 'Building Things,' From Adviser to Principal * David Stiepleman '97 is co-president and co-founder of global investment firm Sixth Street, which manages more than $135 billion in assets, but what he really wants to talk about is the amazing effects of washing the sidewalk. Since Sixth Street's founding in 2010, Stiepleman has helped build it into a leading private capital investment firm. He more

Debevoise Advised StepStone in Continuation Vehicle for US Fertility

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advised StepStone in Continuation Vehicle for US Fertility * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised StepStone Group LP, a global private markets investment firm, as sole lead investor in a single-asset continuation vehicle managed by Amulet Capital Partners, a healthcare-focused middle-market private equity firm, in connection with the recapitalization of US Fertility, more

Debevoise Named Insurance Law Firm of the Year at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2026

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Named Insurance Law Firm of the Year at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2026 * Debevoise's Asia Insurance M&A team has won the Insurance Law Firm of the Year category at the annual ALB Hong Kong Law Awards. Asian Legal Business and Thomson Reuters presented the 25th annual ALB Hong Kong Law Awards, which recognize exceptional performance of private practitioners and in- more

Direct Relief Appoints Jeff Berman and Curt Menefee to Board of Directors

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Appoints Jeff Berman and Curt Menefee to Board of Directors * Direct Relief announces the appointments of Jeff Berman and Curt Menefee to its Board of Directors, welcoming two accomplished leaders during one of the most significant periods of growth and global expansion in the organization's 77-year history. Active in all 50 U.S. states and 94 countries, Direct Relief p more

DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administratio more

Douglas Haladay Named Dean of Upstate's College of Health Professions

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Published on Monday, September 14, 2026 Douglas Haladay named dean of Upstate's College of Health Professions Douglas Haladay, PT, DPT, PhD, MHS, has been appointed dean of the College of Health Professions at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He began his new role Aug. 31. He succeeds Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD, who has retired after serving a dean since 2017. more

Drew University Welcomes Artist-In-Residence Susan Stroman

MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 14 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Welcomes Artist-In-Residence Susan Stroman * #Stroman will make multiple classroom visits and discuss her career at a public October 8 event September 2026 - Drew University is proud to announce five-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman as Artist-in-Residence for the 2026-27 academic year. Enlarge As the anchor of her residency, Stroman will make multiple classroo more

DSCC: "Shame on You" - Roger Marshall Relentlessly Booed, Heckled at Debate Amid Questions About His Toxic Record, "Predatory" Practices as OB-GYN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 12, 2026 "SHAME ON YOU": Roger Marshall Relentlessly Booed, Heckled at Debate Amid Questions About His Toxic Record, "Predatory" Practices as OB-GYN On the heels of investigative reporting that found Marshall filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients who struggled to cover medical bills, he was interrupted repeatedly with loud boos and chants of "shame on you" throughout the more

DSCC: GOP Senate Candidates "Booed, Jeered and Heckled" & "Blatantly Cheat" on Debate Stages as They Face Furious Voters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 14, 2026 GOP Senate Candidates "Booed, Jeered and Heckled" & "Blatantly Cheat" on Debate Stages as they Face Furious Voters The Hill: "Peltola almost immediately raised her paddle to the 'no' side while Sullivan did not respond for a few moments before appearing to glance at his opponent's paddle and then flipping it to the 'no' side himself" The Lawrence Times: "The two major more

DSCC: Sullivan "Repeatedly" Backed Tariffs as His Family Company Raised Costs & Delivered "Record Dividends" for Shareholders - Including Sullivan [NYT]

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 14, 2026 Sullivan "Repeatedly" Backed Tariffs as His Family Company Raised Costs & Delivered "Record Dividends" for Shareholders - Including Sullivan [NYT] New York Times: "The strategy -- and the decision to pass along some costs to consumers -- allowed the company to deliver its 52nd year of increased dividends to shareholders, a group that includes Senator Sullivan, who held more

Duffield Engineering announces first recipients of Breakthrough awards

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Duffield Engineering announces first recipients of Breakthrough awards * Innovative projects to enhance quantum research, experiential learning, semiconductor workforce development, and AI utilization in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering will receive the first-ever awards from the Duffield Engineering Breakthrough Fund. Created with a portion of the college's historic naming gift from David Duffield more

Echoes & Reflections Launches EchoesConnect, an AI Assistant Built to Support Educators Teaching the Holocaust

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * Echoes & Reflections Launches EchoesConnect, an AI Assistant Built to Support Educators Teaching the Holocaust New York, NY, September 14, 2026 -- Echoes & Reflections, a leading provider of curriculum and professional learning on the Holocaust, today announced the launch of more

Environmental Defense Fund: Reports - Trump EPA Moves to Repeal Lifesaving Limits on Power Plant Pollution

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Reports: Trump EPA moves to repeal lifesaving limits on power plant pollution September 14, 2026 According to news reports, the Trump EPA is poised to remove vital national limits on the amount of climate pollution that fossil fuel power plants can put into our air. "Americans everywhere are already suffering from record-breaking heat, more dangerous floods and storms, and skyrocketing insurance c more

Environmental Defense Fund: Trump EPA Attacks U.S. Protections Against Power Plant Pollution

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Trump EPA attacks U.S. protections against power plant pollution EDF analysis shows action will increase costs and health harms for Americans - (WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026) - The Trump EPA announced today that it will get rid of life-saving national limits on the amount of climate pollution that fossil fuel power plants are allowed to put into our air. Although EPA claims the rollback will le more

EU Forced Labor Guidance a Positive Step, But More Needed

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * EU Forced Labor Guidance a Positive Step, But More Needed * Guidelines for the implementation of the European Union's Forced Labor Regulation are an important step toward rights-respecting supply chains but need further strengthening to eliminate forced labor from the EU market, Human Rights Watch and 12 civil society organizations and trade unions said in a September 2 joint letter to the Eur more

EU must act now to protect privacy and encryption from Canada's overreaching Bill C-22

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * The EU must act now to protect privacy and encryption from Canada's overreaching Bill C-22 * Access Now, alongside several European civil society organisations, is urging Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, European Union commissioners, and members of the European Parliament to p more

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 st more

Experienced Private Equity Real Estate Partner Joins Latham & Watkins in London

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Experienced Private Equity Real Estate Partner Joins Latham & Watkins in London Arrival of Patrick Hennessy further strengthens Latham's real estate private equity platform, continuing the build of the premier Real Estate Practice in the world. - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Patrick Hennessy has joined the firm's London office as a partner in the Real Estate Practice. Hennessy more

Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: Student Housing Public-Private Partnerships - Key Risks and Considerations

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * Student Housing Public-Private Partnerships (P3s): Key Risks and Considerations University owners must negotiate deliberately to protect institutional control, financial flexibility, and asset quality. At a Glance * Universities should insist on retaining policy control over rental rate-setting and student housing assignments, ensuring the institution -- not the private partn more

Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2027 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2027 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees Jeffrey Dewey Gargiulo, Lynetta and Ken Griner, and Ron St. John announced as 2027 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees Sep 15, 2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation a more

Former CEO Charged With Fraud

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Former CEO Charged With Fraud * 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 unsealing of a Complaint charging WANJA OBERHOF, a founder and the former CEO of a wellness startup more

FSU Jim Moran Institute receives grant from Bank of America aimed at driving small business growth

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Jim Moran Institute receives grant from Bank of America aimed at driving small business growth * By AnnMarie McDonald, Bank of America Bank of America has announced a $16,000 grant to the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at Florida State University to drive small business growth and income creation. By strategically investing in education, mentorship, financial support, technical more

Gallego Calls for Immediate Congressional Oversight and Regulation on AI

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Monday, September 14, 2026 Gallego Calls for Immediate Congressional Oversight and Regulation on AI 'This is more akin to Dr. Frankenstein telling us the monster is loose. Help me stop the monster.' WASHINGTON - In response to former Anthropic researcher quitting his role and warning of an industrywide rush to build AI systems that can improve themselves and, in turn, destroy humanity, Senator more

Governor Hochul Announces Energy Rebate Checks Going to 8.2 Million New York Households Starting Next Week

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Energy Rebate Checks Going to 8.2 Million New York Households Starting Next Week * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that energy rebate checks up to $200 will be sent to 8.2 million households across New York State starting on September 21. Checks will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers, with deliveries to continue through December. There is no need to a more

Governor Hochul Announces MTA Advances Final Construction Contract of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces MTA Advances Final Construction Contract of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 * Governor Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is advancing the fourth and final construction contract for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway, marking a major milestone toward completing the extension of Q service to 125 St in East Harlem. Following this more

Greenberg Traurig Represents Swarmer in Acquisition of Ukraine-Based Ratel Robotics

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Swarmer in Acquisition of Ukraine-Based Ratel Robotics * AUSTIN, Texas - Sept. 11, 2026 - A multioffice team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Swarmer, Inc (NASDAQ: SWMR) in its definitive agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics, a leading manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in Ukraine. The consideration for t more

Hachette Book Group Hosts Second Annual Changing the Story Festival Highlighting Inclusion as a Driver of Publishing Success

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Hachette Book Group Hosts Second Annual Changing the Story Festival Highlighting Inclusion as a Driver of Publishing Success Celebration featured a keynote from HBG author of The Perilous Fight former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick as well as Sruti Swaminathan, Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU, LGBTQ Rights. NEW YORK (September 14, 2026) -- Hachette Book Group (HBG) pro more

HCLTech and CrowdStrike Expand Strategic Partnership to Advance AI Security and Resilience

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * HCLTech and CrowdStrike Expand Strategic Partnership to Advance AI Security and Resilience NEW YORK, NOIDA, India, and AUSTIN, Texas - September 14, 2026 - HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to advanc more

Homecoming Family Weekend is quickly approaching

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 14 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Homecoming Family Weekend is quickly approaching * Homecoming Family Weekend activities return to Alfred State in just a couple of weeks. Excitement is growing for the annual celebration that will take place September 24-27. "We can't wait to welcome Pioneers, families, alumni, and friends back to campus for an exciting Homecoming Family Weekend," commented committee co-chair Sarah Francisco. "We hope to more

House Administration Ranking Member Morelle Statement on SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Decision

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Morelle Statement on SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Decision September 14, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Tonight, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement after the Supreme Court of the United States rejected the Trump Administration's attempt to enforce new mail-in ballot rule more

House Homeland Security Committee Sets Sept. 16 Hearing on Evolutions in Federal, State, Local Counterterrorism Efforts Since 9/11

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Evolutions in Federal, State, and Local Counterterrorism Efforts Since 9/11" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, at 310 Cannon House Office Building: WITNESSES: Panel I * Daniel Nigro, Former Commissioner, New York Fire Department (FDNY) * James Schwartz, Former Chief, Arlington County Fire Department Panel II * Thomas Currao, Chief of Fire Prevention, FDNY * Greg Ehrie, Chief more

How Skills and Perspectives from the LeBow MBA Propelled a Major Career Move

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * How Skills and Perspectives from the LeBow MBA Propelled a Major Career Move * Early-career success gave Julie Kimelman, BSBA marketing '17, MBA '20, the foundation to strive for something more. With more than five years of marketing experience between co-op and post-graduation roles, she sought to move from the agency side to the client side -specifically as a brand manager. more

Hughes Hubbard: Jeremy Paner Discusses Recent 'Operation Economic Outcast' Bank Actions

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Discusses Recent 'Operation Economic Outcast' Bank Actions Examining the compliance implications of the latest maximum pressure campaign against Iran. Highlights * Recent U.S. Treasury actions will increase scrutiny of Middle Eastern banks. *Geographic risk assessments and specific institutional risk ratings incorporate U.S. government actions. * Enhanced compliance controls will make more

Hundreds of Cancer Advocates Travel to D.C. Urging Congress to Make Cancer a National Priority

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Hundreds of Cancer Advocates Travel to D.C. Urging Congress to Make Cancer a National Priority * WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than 750 cancer patients, survivors and advocates from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto Rico, representing nearly every congressional district, will be on Capitol Hill this week to make clear to members of Congress that canc more

ICYMI: Buchanan Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11 * "Everyone Remembers Where They Were on September 11, 2001" Op-Ed Remembers 9/11 and the Importance of Continued Action to Protect our Nation WASHINGTON -Congressman Vern Buchanan recently penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reflecting on his firsthand experience on 9/11 and warning that Congress cannot let its guard d more

ICYMI: Governor Hochul Announces MTA Advances Final Construction Contract of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Hochul Announces MTA Advances Final Construction Contract of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Updated Sep 14, 2026 4:00 p.m. Request for Qualifications for Final Contract of Subway Extension Project Issued Fourth Contract Includes Work To Complete Station Buildouts, Ancillary Buildings, Communication Systems, 22 Elevators, 20 Escalators and Ot more

Immersive Experiences Help Fashion Student Find Her Unique Pattern

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Immersive Experiences Help Fashion Student Find Her Unique Pattern * Joy is stitched into everything Leah Thompkins creates - by design. The Kent State University fashion design major and costume design minor describes her personal style as "anything that six-year-old me would think is really cool." Her playful perspective comes to life through her work: from a jacket that tells the story of two cats meeting ove more

In Schenectady, Gillibrand Rails Against Closure of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * In Schenectady, Gillibrand Rails Against Closure of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic * 1,500 Capital Region Veterans' Care Disrupted Despite Repeated Requests for Answers, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Has Provided Little Transparency and Communication on the Future of Capital Region Veterans' Services Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the more

In Westchester: Gillibrand, Leaders of Food Banks Statewide Raise Alarm On Trump Administration Slashing Federal Funding For SNAP And Threatening New Yorkers' Benefits

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * In Westchester: Gillibrand, Leaders of Food Banks Statewide Raise Alarm On Trump Administration Slashing Federal Funding For SNAP And Threatening New Yorkers' Benefits * New York State Will Be Responsible for Estimated $168 Million More Annually as SNAP Cost Responsibilities Shift to State and Local Governments Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined CEOs from food banks around the st more

Inclusive Global Growth Requires Strong Multilateral System, Says Secretary-General at BRICS Summit

NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Inclusive Global Growth Requires Strong Multilateral System, Says Secretary-General at BRICS Summit * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks at the eighteenth BRICS [Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China, South Africa] Summit, in New Delhi today: Today's economic, demographic and geopolitical realities are not those of 1945. Our institutional structures must reflect it. Countries repre more

Interim Dean Sarah J. Williams begins a new chapter at Penn State Dickinson Law

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Interim Dean Sarah J. Williams begins a new chapter at Penn State Dickinson Law * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Throughout her career, Penn State Dickinson Law Interim Dean Sarah J. Williams has approached new situations as opportunities. She embraced that mindset throughout two highly successful decades in private practice and public service, as well as during her tr more

J O Hambro Capital Management Selects Northern Trust as Sole Provider of Outsourced Trading Services

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * J O Hambro Capital Management Selects Northern Trust as Sole Provider of Outsourced Trading Services * Asset Servicing News | September 14, 2026 # Appointment Extends J O Hambro Capital Management's (JOHCM) Trading Reach Across Global Markets and Widens Liquidity Access for its Client Portfolios LONDON - Northern Trust's (Na more

Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Zhong Shaojun's Removal Breaches Xi's Innermost Circle

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Zhong Shaojun's Removal Breaches Xi's Innermost Circle 09.14.2026 | Christopher Nye Executive Summary: * Zhong Shaojun, who served as Xi Jinping's secretary for over 20 years, was purged on August 28. Assigned to Xi in 2002, he rose to help lead the Central Military Commission General Office in 2013, a crucial role in the People's Liberation Army, despite having no military background. * Zhong's purge f more

Jennifer Trulock Quoted in The Texas Lawbook on 9/11's Lasting Impact

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Jennifer Trulock Quoted in The Texas Lawbook on 9/11's Lasting Impact * Bradley attorney Jennifer Trulock was quoted in The Texas Lawbook remembering 9/11 not only as a personal trauma because of her connection to New York, but also as a moment that temporarily united people through kindness and permanently altered ordinary behaviors and perceptions. Trulock's reflections more

Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release: * * * Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products Kohl's is adding dedicated Babies"R"Us shops to 56 additional stores this September, bringing a focused selection of baby gear, nursery items, and gifting essentials to more communities nationwide. A Curated Destination for Growing Families The new shops feature a thoughtful lineup of go-to products from more

Latham and Watkins Adds Experienced Partner to Highly Regarded Fund Finance Practice

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham Adds Experienced Partner to Highly Regarded Fund Finance Practice Ryan Plasky advises sponsors, asset managers, financial institutions, investment managers, and funds on complex fund finance and related asset-based financing transactions. - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan Plasky has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the Banking & Private Credit more

LEI for the UK ticked down in July

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for the UK ticked down in July Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(r) (LEI) more

Mars and Unreasonable Group Welcome Thirteen New Ventures to Unreasonable Food

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars and Unreasonable Group welcome thirteen new ventures to Unreasonable Food(TM) As an international network, Unreasonable Food is uniquely positioned to scale high-growth ventures dedicated to creating a more sustainable food system. NEW YORK, NY (September 14, 2026) - Today, as part of the Unreasonable Food(TM) collaboration, Mars and Unreaso more

Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new D more

MICHELIN Guide Recognizes 15 New Colorado Restaurants

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * MICHELIN Guide Recognizes 15 New Colorado Restaurants * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced that the MICHELIN Guide unveiled its fourth annual selection for Colorado, revealing the state's one new One-Star restaurants, along with new Bib Gourmand and Recommend more

Midnight riders: Annual history tour takes Loyola students across Chicago by bike

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Midnight riders: Annual history tour takes Loyola students across Chicago by bike * Loyola University Chicago President Mark C. Reed pulled an all-nighter on Thursday. He wasn't in his office. Instead, he spent the night getting a crash course in Chicago history-cycling more than 30 miles across Chicago alongside more than 220 students, staff, and faculty during this year's Midnight Bike Ri more

Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Announces 2026 Global Cohort of Innovators

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Announces 2026 Global Cohort of Innovators * Accelerator focuses on impact across four areas: Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Economic Empowerment, and Education & Human Capital * 20 startups and four nonprofits in the Americas and EMEA were selected from thousands of applicants * Five-month program more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani: New York City Leads Cities and Counties in Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government's New Public Charge Rule

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * New York City Leads Cities and Counties in Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government's New Public Charge Rule September 14, 2026 What you should know * Coalition Filing in Southern District of New York Challenges Rule That Could Push Immigrant Families Away from Essential Health Care and Food Assistance * New York City Lawsuit Filed Alongside Separate Challenge Led by New York Attorney more

National Safety Council Launches NSC SafetyAtlas

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * National Safety Council Launches NSC SafetyAtlas * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, today announced the launch of NSC SafetyAtlas(tm), a platform that integrates safety training, credentials, resources and services from NSC, participating NSC Chapters and nonprofit and industry partners in a singular online destination. more

Nature Comment Calls for Closing Legal Loopholes in $2.5 Billion Global Reptile and Amphibian Pet Trade

BRONX, New York, Sept. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Nature Comment Calls for Closing Legal Loopholes in $2.5 Billion Global Reptile and Amphibian Pet Trade * [Above photo: Endemic to Colombia, Lehmann's poison frog (Oophaga lehmanni) is rated as Critically Endangered on the Red List of threatened species maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The frog is included on the CITES Appendi more

Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS Sept. 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently welcomed neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., to the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery. Estevez-Ordonez is the as more

New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success * Southern Connecticut State University welcomes a new cohort of faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year, bringing new expertise, perspectives, and professional experience to classrooms, laboratories, studios, and programs across the university. As a Carnegie-designated R2 research university, Southern continues to strengthen more

New path for old protein may present additional therapies for rare genetic disease

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 14 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * New path for old protein may present additional therapies for rare genetic disease * A new study from scientists at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine has revealed interesting insights that can help with new therapeutic approaches for a rare genetic disease Cystinosis is uncommon but serious causing an amino acid called cystine to build up in cells, eventually more

New Scholarship Honors Joseph M. Ryan '62 and Supports First-Generation Law Students

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 14 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * New Scholarship Honors Joseph M. Ryan '62 and Supports First-Generation Law Students * A new scholarship at Brooklyn Law School will honor the legacy of Joseph M. Ryan '62 while helping open the door to legal education for students who are the first in their families to attend law school. The Joseph M. Ryan '62 Memorial Scholarship was established by Ryan's wife, Jean Ryan, and son, Andrew Ryan, in memory o more

New UMGC Arts Exhibit Showcases Storytelling Through Fiber

ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * New UMGC Arts Exhibit Showcases Storytelling Through Fiber * 'Woven Threads' of Maryland artists Judith Kornett and Virginia Sperry UMGC Arts Program Curator Treston Sanders talks with "Woven Threads" exhibit artists Judith Kornett (center) and Virginia Sperry about the inspiration behind the art. For Maryland textile artists Judith Kornett and Virginia Sperry, the story behind their more

Newmark Arranges Sale of Forest View, a 312-Unit Multifamily Community in Gainesville, Florida

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Forest View, a 312-Unit Multifamily Community in Gainesville, Florida Gainesville, FL (September 14, 2026) -- Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Forest View, a 312-unit multifamily property in Gainesville, Florida. Newmark Executive Managing Director Ryan Moody, Vice Chair more

Newmark Facilitates 125,000 SF of Office Leasing Activity at 1800 Larimer in Downtown Denver

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates 125,000 SF of Office Leasing Activity at 1800 Larimer in Downtown Denver Class AA leasing activity across eight transactions reflects continued occupier demand at 1800 Larimer Denver, CO (September 14, 2026) -- Newmark announces it has facilitated approximately 125,000 square feet of office leasin more

NFL: Rams' Sean McVay - No Timeline on Myles Garrett's Return Post Knee Surgery

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rams' Sean McVay: No timeline on Myles Garrett's return post knee surgery Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Los Angeles Rams won't set a timeline for Myles Garrett's return following Monday's knee surgery. "I don't really [have a timeline] yet," head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday. "It's all contingent upon how do things go today. You feel good about it. B more

Ninth Wave's AI-Powered Compass with Amazon Bedrock Cuts API Integration Time Up to 95%

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 14 [Category: BizConsumer Services] (TNSrep) -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Ninth Wave's AI-Powered Compass with Amazon Bedrock Cuts API Integration Time Up to 95% A new white paper co-written with AWS shows that Compass, built on Amazon Bedrock, replaces weeks of manual work with a self-service experience for banks, aggregators, and fintech partners. - NEW YORK, September 14, 2026: Ninth Wave, a leading provider of secure open finance connectivity for more

NLRB blocks union election due to Prime Healthcare's illegal interference with nurses' right to unionize

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * NLRB blocks union election due to Prime Healthcare's illegal interference with nurses' right to unionize * Today the National Labor Relations Board's Region 13 Office in Chicago moved to block the originally scheduled Sept. 17 NLRB union election at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill., in light of credible allegations that a free and fair election is not possible at thi more

Notre Dame Law School's Religious Liberty Clinic Requests Emergency Relief From U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Orthodox Jew's Religious Exercise

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School's Religious Liberty Clinic requests emergency relief from U.S. Supreme Court to protect Orthodox Jew's religious exercise Published: September 14, 2026 Yesterday, Notre Dame Law School's Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic filed an emergency application to the U.S. Supreme Court. The application requests that the Court stay a New York state trial court more

Now at Cornell, legendary designer's collection inspires the next generation

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Now at Cornell, legendary designer's collection inspires the next generation * Denise Green and her students gasped as they uncovered the relics from inside the long unopened garment bag, a time capsule from another era. Porcupine quills tinkled when Maya Abrol '26 and Tabitha Mueller-Schrader '26 lifted out an intricate bolero. The fashion design students were preserving and cataloging a piece from one of Ral more

Now on View: Met Exhibition Charts Artists' Innovative Pursuit of the Sky Across Two Centuries

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * Now on View: Met Exhibition Charts Artists' Innovative Pursuit of the Sky Across Two Centuries From plein air paintings and drawings to pioneering methods of photography, Chasing Clouds explores the creative techniques employed by 19th and 20th century artists, from John Constable to Alfred Stieglitz, to capture fleeting effects of nature September 14, 2026 Exhibition Dates: September 14, 2026-Febr more

NRCC: Look at Adam Gray's Vote on 9/11 Responder Health Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * A Look at Adam Gray's Vote on 9/11 Responder Health Care September 12, 2026 The weekend after the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Californians should know how Adam Gray voted on funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. Gray voted against funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides health care for eligible 9/11 first responders and survivors more

NRCC: Look at Titus, Lee, and Horsford's Vote on 9/11 Responder Health Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * A Look at Titus, Lee, and Horsford's Vote on 9/11 Responder Health Care September 12, 2026 The weekend after the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Nevadans should know how Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford voted on funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. Titus, Lee, and Horsford voted against funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, which provi more

NRCC: Look at Vicente Gonzalez's Vote on 9/11 Responder Health Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * A Look at Vicente Gonzalez's Vote on 9/11 Responder Health Care September 12, 2026 The weekend after the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Texans should know how Vicente Gonzalez voted on funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. Gonzalez voted against funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides health care for eligible 9/11 first responders a more

NRF Foundation Names The List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2027

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * NRF Foundation Names The List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2027 WASHINGTON - The NRF Foundation today announced the honorees of The List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2027, an accomplished group of retail leaders who will be celebrated at the annual NRF Foundation Honors in New York City on Jan. 10. The List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2027 honorees are: * Mitchel more

NSF grant to explore whether AI can support students' critical thinking

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * NSF grant to explore whether AI can support students' critical thinking * A $750,000 National Science Foundation grant will enable three discipline-based education research (DBER) faculty members at Cornell to study the use of artificial intelligence tools that support student reflection and build critical thinking skills. "In the age of generative AI in education, students' development of critical thinking s more

Nuru Announces $8.5 Million Grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust in Ethiopia

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release: * * * Nuru Announces $8.5 Million Grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust in Ethiopia * WASHINGTON, DC, September 14, 2026 -Nuru has received an $8.5 million, three-year grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to scale regenerative agriculture in marginalized communities, advance cooperative union and federation integration in South Ethiopia Regional State, and more

NYSED Advances Next Phase of NY Inspires Education Transformation

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * NYSED Advances Next Phase of NY Inspires Education Transformation Board of Regents Charges Department to Move Forward with One State Diploma and a More Focused Role for Regents Exams - The New York State Education Department today announced that the Board of Regents has authorized the Department to move forward with the next phase of NY Inspires, advancing plans to establish a sing more

NYU: Physicists Recreate Particles From Outer Space to Advance Understanding of the Universe's Mysteries

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 (TNSjou) -- New York University issued the following news: * * * Physicists Recreate Particles from Outer Space to Advance Understanding of the Universe's Mysteries International team uses CERN's Large Hadron Collider to model how high-energy cosmic rays enter the Earth's atmosphere Original publication date: Sep 14, 2026 The Northern Lights, which occur when particles from the Sun enter the Earth's atmosphere, generate brilliant sky displays in our Northern Hemisphere, o more

On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement * New York City Bar Association Statement The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law. In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to ob more

Over 80,000 people displaced as Yemen escalation deepens across the west coast

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Over 80,000 people displaced as Yemen escalation deepens across the west coast * * Families flee multiple times as fighting spreads across the west coast, Taiz and beyond * Schools converted into shelters just as the school year begins, suspending children's education indefinitely * IRC calls for protection of civilians and sustained funding for the emergency respo more

Padilla, Schumer Announce DHS Whistleblower Report Revealing Trump Administration Directed Officers to Break State Laws in Voter Fraud Hunt

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schumer Announce DHS Whistleblower Report Revealing Trump Administration Directed Officers to Break State Laws in Voter Fraud Hunt * Whistleblower reveals DHS officers were directed to illegally access sensitive voter data and create law enforcement records based on faulty data; Senators demand DHS immediately halt illegal initiative Known U.S. citizens are being swept up into the init more

Professor's acclaimed documentary set to screen at festivals around the world

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Professor's acclaimed documentary set to screen at festivals around the world * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - "To Kill a Nazi," a Penn State professor's critically acclaimed documentary, will screen as an official selection this fall at a dozen film festivals as far away as Australia and as close as New York. Among other showings, this documentary feature about a French businessman named Miche more

RAGA Leads the Charge to Elect Republican AGs Across the Country

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * RAGA Leads the Charge to Elect Republican AGs Across the Country * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today released a new ad highlighting the results Republican Attorneys General are delivering across the country as RAGA Chairman and Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen delivers remarks at the 2026 Republican National Convention to more

Reading Rivalry: Niagara University and Canisius University Students, Staff, Faculty Face Off in Reading Competition

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 14 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Reading Rivalry: Niagara University and Canisius University Students, Staff, Faculty Face Off in Reading Competition * Niagara University and Canisius University are putting a new spin on their longtime rivalry, this time with books. Librarians from both Niagara and Canisius have come together to promote reading amongst college aged students. A study conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts foun more

Readout of U.N. Secretary-General's Meeting With President of Arab Republic of Egypt Al Sisi

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 12 September 2026 New Dehli, India Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mr. Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Readouts | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. The Secretary-General and President Al Sisi discussed global develo more

Rep. Gillen Presents Five Recovered Service Medals and Decorations Awarded to Late Garden City Veteran to His Family

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Presents Five Recovered Service Medals and Decorations Awarded to Late Garden City Veteran to His Family * GARDEN CITY, NY -Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) presented Nicholas Maggio and his family with five medals and decorations earned by Nicholas' grandfather, Private Angelo A. Maggio from Garden City, for his service in the U.S. Army in Germany following World War II. The medals more

Rep. Tenney, Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Administrator Oz

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 - The Honorab more

Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to 350.org Executive Director Jellema

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to 350.org Executive Director Anne Jellema: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 Anne Jellema Executive Director 350.org PO Box 843004 Boston, MA 02284-3004 Dear Ms. Jellema: The House Committee on Science, Space, and more

Rockland Community College Earns Sixth Straight INSIGHT Into Academia 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award

ROCKLAND, New York, Sept. 14 -- Rockland Community College posted the following news release: * * * Rockland Community College Earns Sixth Straight INSIGHT Into Academia 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award * Rockland is one of eight SUNY campuses, and the only SUNY community college, to receive the recognition. SUFFERN, N.Y. -Rockland Community College (RCC) has received the 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Academia ma more

Rod Stewart is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, March 12, 2027

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Rod Stewart is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, March 12, 2027 * Editor's Note: Download high-res images here. Rod Stewart is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Friday, March 12, 2027, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. and start at $85. Fans can access the more

Ropes & Gray Advises AccentCare on Agreement to Sell Personal Care Division to Addus HomeCare Corporation

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advises AccentCare on Agreement to Sell Personal Care Division to Addus HomeCare Corporation Ropes & Gray has advised AccentCare on its entry into a definitive agreement to sell its personal care division to Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS), a provider of home care services, for an anticipated purchase price, after customary purchase price adjustments, of approximately $275.0 more

Roswell Park Unveils New EDDY Unit to Expand Access to Lung Cancer Screening and Early Detection

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Unveils New EDDY Unit to Expand Access to Lung Cancer Screening and Early Detection * BUFFALO, N.Y. -Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has unveiled a new and more compact mobile lung cancer screening unit, expanding the reach of its Early Detection Driven to You (EDDY) mobile cancer screening program and increasing access to lifesavi more

Salesforce Announces $27 Million in New Education Grants, Deepening Support for Public Schools and Educators

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 14 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Announces $27 Million in New Education Grants, Deepening Support for Public Schools and Educators * New funding includes $18 million for public schools, building on more than $180 million contributed to public schools nationwide, including $156 million in the Bay Area Salesforce deepens education focus at more

Sarah Remmer Long joins White & Case as a partner in New York

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sarah Remmer Long joins White & Case as a partner in New York * Global law firm White & Case LLP is continuing to expand its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Employment, Compensation & Benefits Practice with the addition of Sarah Remmer Long as a partner in New York. "Executive compensation issues are often the most complex and emotional aspects of corporate transact more

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $33+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK AIRPORTS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $33+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK AIRPORTS * Elmira/Corning Regional Airport To Receive Over $11M For Runway Construction And Syracuse International Airport To Receive Nearly $13M For Public Use Deicing Pad Announcement Includes Fed $$ - For Central New York, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Western New York And North Cou more

SEC Charges Founder and His Two New Jersey-Based Companies in Alleged $16 Million Ponzi Scheme

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Ernest Ossei Boateng, et al., No. 26-cv-5605 (E.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 10, 2026) On September 10, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Ernest Ossei Boateng and two New Jersey-based companies he controls, Intercontinental Wealth Network LLC and I Wealth Network LP, for allegedly raising approximately $16 million from more than 200 inexp more

Secretary-General Spotlights 'Profound' Empathy of King Harald V of Norway, Whose Life Shaped by Exile, War, as General Assembly Pays Tribute to Late Leader

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Spotlights 'Profound' Empathy of King Harald V of Norway, Whose Life Shaped by Exile, War, as General Assembly Pays Tribute to Late Leader * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks, delivered by Chef de Cabinet Earle Courtenay Rattray, at the General Assembly's tribute to the memory of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, in New York today: Today, we gather to honour the more

Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti Discusses Final Report of Panel of Experts

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti Discusses Final Report of Panel of Experts * On 3 September 2026, members of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti held informal consultations to discuss the Panel of Experts' final report, submitted in pursuance of paragraph 13 of resolution 2794 (2025). During th more

Skanska Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility at Rice University's Business School

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska celebrates grand opening of new facility at Rice University's Business School Skanska constructed Asha and Farid Virani Hall HOUSTON, TX--Skanska USA Building, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, today celebrated the grand opening of Rice University's Asha and Farid Virani Hall, home to the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergra more

Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the more

Southern Honors 9/11 Victims, First Responders 25 Years Later

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Southern Honors 9/11 Victims, First Responders 25 Years Later * The Southern Connecticut State University community gathered on the Academic Quad on September 11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost and reflecting on the lasting impact of that day. The outdoor observance brought together students, faculty, sta more

Stress hormone timing creates a different kind of obesity

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Stress hormone timing creates a different kind of obesity * Obesity caused by disrupted stress-hormone rhythms is metabolically very different from obesity caused by a high-fat diet, according to a new preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The researchers found in mice that glucocorticoid-rhythm disruption concentrates insulin resistance in skeletal muscle while preserving key insulin res more

Study Identifies Distinct Outcomes and Genomic Features in NSCLC With Class II and III BRAF Alterations

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Study Identifies Distinct Outcomes and Genomic Features in NSCLC With Class II and III BRAF Alterations * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -Tuesday, September 15th, 9:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) -Patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring class II and class III BRAF alterations have distinct clinicopathologic and genomic ch more

SU DPS Chief Michael Bunker Named IACLEA Director-at-Large

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * SU DPS Chief Michael Bunker Named IACLEA Director-at-Large Bunker brings a 14-year Coast Guard ethos--and a big urban campus's voice--to national law enforcement policy. Kiana Racha Sept. 14, 2026 Michael Bunker, associate vice president and chief of campus safety and emergency management services for Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety (SU DPS), has been named a director-at-large for the In more

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Funding for Groundbreaking Technologies to Improve Lives and Protect New Yorkers

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Funding for Groundbreaking Technologies to Improve Lives and Protect New Yorkers September 14, 2026 $400,000 in Seed Funding Distributed through the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) Albany, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the latest round of seed funding through the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF), which more

SUNY-Fredonia: Theatre Professor Publishes Book on Musical Theatre Fandom

FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 15 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: * * * Theatre professor publishes book on musical theatre fandom September 14, 2026 Doug Osborne-Coy A SUNY Fredonia professor has just published a book exploring the topic of musical theatre fandom. Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord, a professor of acting and musical theatre in the Department of Theatre and Dance, published her latest book, "Fandom in Musical Theatre," with Bloomsbury Press more

Syracuse University: Digital Badge Helps Students Use AI Responsibly

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Digital Badge Helps Students Use AI Responsibly The College of Arts and Sciences and Syracuse University Libraries launch a new microcredential that helps A&S students build essential AI literacy skills. Dan Bernardi Sept. 14, 2026 Artifical intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how people learn, communicate and work. From classrooms and research labs to workplaces across nearly every industry, AI tools more

Tax Lawyer Matt Donnelly Joins Kirkland Ellis

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Tax Lawyer Matt Donnelly Joins Kirkland Ellis * Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Matt Donnelly has joined the Firm as a partner in the Tax Practice Group. "Matt is an outstanding tax lawyer with a sophisticated transactional practice that is a perfect fit for Kirkland," said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland's Executive Committee. "His broad capabilities ac more

Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ more

THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF NEW SERIES: NFL PLAYERS & DOGS: LIFE OFF THE FIELD

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Animals] -- The American Kennel Club posted the following news release: * * * THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF NEW SERIES: NFL PLAYERS & DOGS: LIFE OFF THE FIELD * The American Kennel Club (AKC(r)) is bringing together two of America's most beloved passions, dogs and football, in a new television series, NFL(r) Players & Dogs: Life Off the Field. Each original one-hour episode will feature five to seven NFL players and their four-legged best friend more

The Benton Celebrates 60 Years with Special Exhibition, Silent Auction

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The Benton Celebrates 60 Years with Special Exhibition, Silent Auction * No birthday is complete without gifts (and cake), and this fall the William Benton Museum of Art marks its 60th with both - an exhibition-sized thank you to the friends who've given gifts over the last decade and a celebration that closes an online silent auction (and also includes cake). "This museum is part of UConn's hist more

Threat of Nuclear Catastrophe 'Immediate, Growing', Secretary-General Warns on International Day

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Threat of Nuclear Catastrophe 'Immediate, Growing', Secretary-General Warns on International Day * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message for the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, observed on 26 September: On this International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, we face a stark reality: the threat of nuclear catastrophe is immediate and growing. more

Three Navy Warships Carry 9/11 Legacy Sharing One Enduring Mission

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Three Navy Warships Carry 9/11 Legacy Sharing One Enduring Mission * Across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, three U.S. Navy warships carry an enduring physical and symbolic connection to Sept. 11, 2001. The amphibious transport dock ships USS New York, USS Arlington and USS Somerset were commissioned to honor the victims, first responders and service members of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Today, all three o more

TMX Group CFO to Present at 25th Annual CIBC Eastern Institutional Investor Conference, Bloomberg Canadian Finance Conference

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 15 -- TMX Group issued the following news release: * * * TMX Group CFO to Present at the 25th Annual CIBC Eastern Institutional Investor Conference and the Bloomberg Canadian Finance Conference September 14, 2026 David Arnold, CFO of TMX Group, will present at the 25th annual CIBC Eastern Institutional Investor Conference on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET. Mr. Arnold will also present at the Bloomberg Canadian Finance Conference on Tuesday, S more

Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Appears On The People's Brief With Lynae Vanee, Revolt TV (Pre-Taped)

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Appears On The People's Brief With Lynae Vanee, Revolt TV (Pre-Taped) September 14, 2026 Lynae Vanee: Hello, everyone. Welcome back to another episode of "The People's Brief." I'm your host, Lynae Vanee, and today we have a very special guest, someone who we feel is everybody's mayor, but he's only officially New York's mayor. Please welcome Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mayor Zohran more

Turner Reinforces Commitment to Mental Health During Construction Suicide Prevention Week

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Reinforces Commitment to Mental Health During Construction Suicide Prevention Week * Turner is participating in Construction Suicide Prevention Week as part of an ongoing focus on mental health and suicide prevention. Turner's "See You Tomorrow" campaign is encouraging people to check in with one another, have conversations about mental health, and know where to turn for support. more

Two Salve business alums build careers at New York Yacht Club

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 14 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Two Salve business alums build careers at New York Yacht Club * By Karen Carlo Ruhren In early 2025, in search of an events coordinator, Julie Kasley '03 sifted through hundreds of resumes from applicants. The special events director at New York Yacht Club (NYYC) Harbour Court in Newport knew she needed someone with particular qualities. Positive energy, extraordinary flexibility and razor-sharp log more

U.N. Secretary-General's Message at Opening of 70th Regular Session of International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 14 September 2026 Vienna, Austria Secretary-General's message at the Opening of the 70th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General Delivered by Monica Juma, Executive Director, UNODC and Director-General, UNOV - I send warm greetings to participants at the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency. As the custodian of the safeguards syst more

U.N. Secretary-General's Message at Third International Conference on Health, Biodiversity

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 14 September 2026 Galway, Ireland Secretary-General's message at the Third International Conference on Health and Biodiversity Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Human health and the health of nature are inseparable. Biodiversity is the engine of life. It sustains our food, livelihoods and economies and helps guard against disease. More than half of modern medicines come from nature, and over t more

U.N. Secretary-General's Message to Third Review Conference of States Parties to Convention on Cluster Munitions

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 14 September 2026 Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic Secretary-General's message to the Third Review Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General Delivered by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) - I congratulate the Lao Peopl more

U.N. Secretary-General's Remarks at BRICS Summit

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 13 September 2026 New Dehli, India Secretary-General's remarks at the BRICS Summit [as delivered] Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Excellencies, Today's economic, demographic and geopolitical realities are not those of 1945. Our institutional structures must reflect it. Countries represented at this Summit speak to that changing reality. We are increasingly moving towards a multipolar w more

U.S. Attorney Seeks Forfeiture Of $61 Million In Cryptocurrency From Iranian Military's Black-Market Oil Sales

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney Seeks Forfeiture Of $61 Million In Cryptocurrency From The Iranian Military's Black-Market Oil Sales * Deputy United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Sean S. Buckley, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the FBI, James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced the filing of a civil forfeiture Complaint against a more

U.S. Coast Guard commissions 63rd Fast Response Cutter honoring 9/11 hero

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard commissions 63rd Fast Response Cutter honoring 9/11 hero * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163), during a ceremony in New York City on Sept. 12. The event marked the ship's entry into active service. The cutter's namesake, Jeffrey Palazzo, was a New York City firefighte more

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots * Court leaves a preliminary injunction in place through the November election; USPS cannot withhold mail ballots from voters In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the U.S. Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the U.S. Postal Service (U more

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots * Court leaves a preliminary injunction in place through the November election; USPS cannot withhold mail ballots from voters WASHINGTON - In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the U.S. Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) more

UAlbany's Great Dane Dialogue Returns for Historic Class of 2030

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany's Great Dane Dialogue Returns for Historic Class of 2030 By Amy Geduldig ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 14, 2026) -- For the past three years, students at the University at Albany have participated in the Great Dane Dialogue, a campus-wide initiative that promotes civil discourse, strengthens civic engagement and helps students develop skills to navigate disagreements with empathy, respect and purpose. The more

UB Humanities Institute explores breaking news at this year's Buffalo Humanities Festival

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 14 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB Humanities Institute explores breaking news at this year's Buffalo Humanities Festival * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Read all about it! "Breaking News" is the theme of this year's Buffalo Humanities Festival, a two-day event on Sept. 25 and 26 that will feature award-winning journalist Juan Gonzalez, co-host of "Democracy Now!," as the spotlight speaker. P more

UB to lead $2 million National Science Foundation project on wildfire resilience

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 14 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB to lead $2 million National Science Foundation project on wildfire resilience * Research will develop AI-powered tools to examine cascading wildfire impacts, including flash floods, debris flows and infrastructure disruptions By Keith Page BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo is leading a new $2 million research project funded by the National Science Fou more

UC Researchers Seek to Combat Youth Weight Gain From Bipolar Medication

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC researchers seek to combat youth weight gain from bipolar medication Cleveland.com highlights PCORI-funded initiative By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu September 14, 2026 Cleveland.com highlighted a University of Cincinnati initiative approved for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to expand the implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions more

UNDP and IADE Launch 3rd Seed Funding Incubation (SFI) Program to Empower Timorese Youth Entrepreneurs

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * UNDP and IADE Launch 3rd Seed Funding Incubation (SFI) Program to Empower Timorese Youth Entrepreneurs * The third SFI cohort will support young entrepreneurs through business training, mentoring and access to seed funding across four municipalities. September 14, 2026 Listen Dili, 9 September 2026 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Timor-Leste, through the Youth Employment and more

University Chamber Music Series starts Oct. 2

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 14 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * University Chamber Music Series starts Oct. 2 * The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts announces the 2026-27 University Chamber Music Series, a four-concert season bringing exceptional national artists to Brookings for intimate performances at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. All concerts are free and open to the public, continuing the school's commitment to high- more

University of Richmond Senior Priscila Ramirez Named Newman Civic Fellow for Commitment to Public Service and Youth Mentorship

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Senior Priscila Ramirez Named Newman Civic Fellow for Commitment to Public Service and Youth Mentorship * University of Richmond senior Priscila Ramirez has been named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education. This is the ninth consecutive year that a UR more

Up to Us Launches Expanded Leadership Network for Next Generation of Policy Leaders

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Up to Us Launches Expanded Leadership Network for Next Generation of Policy Leaders * The United States recently surpassed a staggering $40 trillion in debt, and young people have the most at stake because they will inherit the consequences of today's fiscal choices. As the academic year begins, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation has launched the expanded Up to Us Leadership Network -a talent leader more

UVA Law School: 5 Students Share Their Experiences Helping To Create and Apply Legal Knowledge

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Inside the Research Assistant Experience 5 Students Share Their Experiences Helping To Create and Apply Legal Knowledge September 14, 2026 Mike Fox Students at the University of Virginia School of Law can shift from studying legal scholarship to helping create it as research assistants, working for faculty during the school year or over the summer. Recent projects include devel more

Vanderbilt in the City launches Institute for Public Engagement with hard questions: Who do you trust, and why?

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt in the City launches Institute for Public Engagement with hard questions: Who do you trust, and why? * Who do you trust, and why? A packed room at a recent Vanderbilt University-New York City event did not get an easy answer. Instead, it got a real-time argument-one that university leaders hope will define how Vanderbilt engages with the public for years to come. The Sept. 10 occasion more

Vanderbilt, Whitney Museum of American Art forge landmark partnership to expand opportunities for students, faculty and the broader community

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt, Whitney Museum of American Art forge landmark partnership to expand opportunities for students, faculty and the broader community * Just weeks after welcoming the first class of students to the Vanderbilt University-New York City campus, the university is deepening its presence in the city through a transformative partnership with the storied Whitney Museum of American Art. The multi- more

Vanessa Jackson profiled in Law.com's "How I made it" series

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Vanessa Jackson profiled in Law.com's "How I made it" series * Davis Polk partner and Finance practice co-head Vanessa Jackson was profiled in Law.com for "How I made practice group chair" as part of the "How I made it" series. In the Q&A, Vanessa discusses why she chose to become a finance lawyer, the qualities required for effective leadership, key priorities for the firm's more

Verizon leads 6G momentum with nine new forum members and successful real-world ISAC and AI-native trials

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon leads 6G momentum with nine new forum members and successful real-world ISAC and AI-native trials * #At a glance * Growing 6G ecosystem: Nine new technology industry leaders have joined the Verizon 6G Innovation Forum (6GIF)-including AWS, NVIDIA, Intel, and Cisco-bolstering collaboration on cloud services, AI, security, and in more

Visit Atlantic City Invites Consumers to Land on Fun with a Life-Sized Immersive Monopoly Experience

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 14 [Category: Travel] -- Visit Atlantic City posted the following news: * * * Visit Atlantic City Invites Consumers to Land on Fun with a Life-Sized Immersive Monopoly Experience * From rolling the dice to winning big, the interactive game board will take over Vanderbilt Hall, spotlighting how Atlantic City inspired the beloved game Atlantic City, NJ, Sept. 14, 2026 - Visit Atlantic City is taking over Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal with a life-si more

Weill Cornell Medicine Receives $3 Million to Launch Research Center Focused on HIV's Effects on the Brain

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Weill Cornell Medicine Receives $3 Million to Launch Research Center Focused on HIV's Effects on the Brain September 14, 2026 Weill Cornell Medicine and Rutgers Health in New Brunswick have received a four-year, $3 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to build the infrastructure and resources that will accelerate discoveries about HIV-asso more

Welcoming Healthcare Visionary Michael Dowling to the Adelphi University Board of Trustee

GARDEN CITY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Welcoming Healthcare Visionary Michael Dowling to the Adelphi University Board of Trustee September 14, 2026 - By Ryan J. Kelley, Senior Director of Presidential Communications - President Dear Adelphi Community, I am thrilled to share more exciting news regarding the governance and future of Adelphi University. Healthcare visionary and social impact leader Michael Dowling, CEO Emeritus of Northwell Healt more

Whitney Museum of American Art and Vanderbilt University Launch Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Students and Broader Community

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release: * * * THE WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART AND VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND BROADER COMMUNITY This new collaboration opens doors to internships, scholarly programming, faculty collaboration, alumni engagement, public events, and more. - New York, NY, September 14, 2026 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art and Vanderbilt University announce an innova more

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, Four Named to Hall of Fame

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, Four Named to Hall of Fame * Lawdragon has selected 52 WilmerHale lawyers for inclusion in The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list. The guide honors a record 4,000 trial lawyers across the country who, in Lawdragon's words, "excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges and other more

World Free from Cluster Munitions within Reach, Secretary-General Tells States Parties Conference, Urging States to Join Convention

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * World Free from Cluster Munitions within Reach, Secretary-General Tells States Parties Conference, Urging States to Join Convention * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message, as delivered by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), to the third review conference of the States Parties to the Convention on Cluster M more

Zidesamtinib Demonstrates 93% Response Rate in TKI-Naive Patients With Advanced ROS1-Positive NSCLC

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Zidesamtinib Demonstrates 93% Response Rate in TKI-Naive Patients With Advanced ROS1-Positive NSCLC * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -September 14th at 10:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) -New results from the global Phase I/II ARROS-1 trial showed clinically meaningful activity with zidesamtinib in patients with advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non more

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