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'Carve-X' Makes Landmark Move to the Javits Center for Toy Fair 2027

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * 'Carve-X' Makes Landmark Move to the Javits Center for Toy Fair 2027 * NEW YORK, NY and MIAMI, FL | September 29, 2026 -Carve Communications, an intentional, proactive PR partner that delivers outcomes for brands at the intersection of innovation and everyday life, today announced that it will be hosting Carve-X, The Ultimate Media Experience, on-site at Toy Fair New York 2027 from February 20 to more

'Closing the Loop' on a Fordham Olympian's Hall of Fame Honors

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * 'Closing the Loop' on a Fordham Olympian's Hall of Fame Honors September 29, 2026 By Chris Gosier It was a surreal moment for Jack Mulcahy. After hearing for decades about the grandfather he never knew, an Olympian who founded the rowing program at Fordham a century ago, here he was on Fordham's campus, getting ready to accept an award on his grandfather's behalf. The renowned athlete has been "pretty much a legend" i more

'Main Street PlayDate' Brings Play to Downtown El Segundo During LA Fall Preview

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * 'Main Street PlayDate' Brings Play to Downtown El Segundo During LA Fall Preview(r) * The toy industry took over downtown El Segundo, CA for a night of food, drinks, and fun during the first "Main Street PlayDate -a Toy Industry Night in El Segundo," a community event held September 23 during The Toy Association's LA Fall Preview(r) Market Weeks. Created in partnership with the El Segundo Chamber more

10 Small Business Groups Urge FTC to Clarify Personalized Pricing Rules to Avoid Unintended Burdens

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 National Small Business Association | 1156 15th St NW, Suite 502, Washington, D.C. 20005 | NSBAadvocate.org The Honorable Andrew Ferguson Chair, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Comment on FTC Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing more

6 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Upstate New York Super Lawyers 2026 Edition

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 6 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Upstate New York Super Lawyers 2026 Edition * ALBANY, N.Y. - Sept. 29, 2026 - Six attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office are recognized on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers lists, with three on the "Super Lawyers" list and three on the "Rising Stars" list. According to Super Lawyers, the more

A.D. White Professors-at-Large Program opens 2026-27 call for nominations

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * A.D. White Professors-at-Large Program opens 2026-27 call for nominations * The A.D. White Professors-at-Large Program offers Cornell faculty a unique opportunity to bring eminent individuals of international distinction to campus for fully supported, immersive visits that enrich Cornell's intellectual and creative life. Cornell faculty members, academic departments, and groups of departments are invited to su more

ACLU Urges Justice Department to Withdraw Controversial Rule Threatening Free Speech and Attorney Advocacy in Immigration Courts

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Falls Church, VA 22041 September 25, 2026 In the Matter of: Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority Docket ID: EOIR-26-AB02 COMMENTS OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION Jenna Leventoff more

Actors' Equity Association Endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate * Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Juliana Stratton's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment. "Over the last several years, Illinois has made huge strides in boosting it more

Advancing multilateral engagement in today's uncertain security environment key focus for OSCE Secretary General at UN General Assembly High-Level Week

VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 29 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe posted the following news release: * * * Advancing multilateral engagement in today's uncertain security environment key focus for OSCE Secretary General at UN General Assembly High-Level Week * NEW YORK/VIENNA, 29 September 2026 - OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioglu concluded his visit to New York City, where he attended the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assemb more

AICPA Requests Modifications to Interim CAMT Guidance Application for Financially Troubled Companies

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Requests Modifications to Interim CAMT Guidance Application for Financially Troubled Companies Washington, D.C. (September 28, 2026) - In a letter submitted to the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recommended improvements to the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) guidance for financially troubled companies, specifically more

Alaska Air Group Enters Activation Phase of Alaska Accelerate, Building a More Global, Premium and Diversified Airline

SEATTLE, Sept. 30 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * Alaska Air Group enters activation phase of Alaska Accelerate, building a more global, premium and diversified airline Sep 29, 2026 Alaska Air Group announced the next phase of its Alaska Accelerate strategic plan during its 2026 Investor Day in Seattle, outlining how the combined airline is moving from integration to activation as it builds a more global, more

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Unveil Aurora and Leihoku - Elevating the Premium Travel Experience From Curb to Cabin, Along With a New Premium Reserve Class and Investments in the Core Guest Experience

SEATTLE, Sept. 30 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines unveil Aurora and Leihoku - elevating the premium travel experience from curb to cabin, along with a new Premium Reserve class and investments in the core guest experience Sep 29, 2026 Alaska Air Group today unveiled its most significant investment in premium travel, introducing two distinct flagship experiences that r more

Alaska Airlines: Atmos Rewards Expands With Customized Ways to Earn, More Benefits, New Partners, Broader Access to Premium Experiences and a New Debit Card Offering

SEATTLE, Sept. 30 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * Atmos(TM) Rewards expands with customized ways to earn, more benefits, new partners, broader access to premium experiences and a new debit card offering Sep 29, 2026 New lifestyle partners will give Atmos Rewards members access to aspirational experiences and offers while supporting Alaska Air Group's global expansion strategy and premium product offering. more

Alfred University's third Mentorship Day brings 30-plus alumni back to campus

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 28 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University's third Mentorship Day brings 30-plus alumni back to campus * More than 30 alumni returned to Alfred University Friday for the university's third Mentorship Day, meeting students and discussing career-related issues that ranged from how to thrive as a first-generation college student to professional opportunities in the world of non-profits. Patty St. George '89, delivered the keynote more

Alice: Comments Urge Treasury to Simplify and Make Section 128 Employer Contributions More Practical for Frontline Workers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Alice | REG-101355-26 1 Alice Comments on Section 128 Employer Contributions September 25, 2026 Docket IRS-2026-0925 Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury Re: REG-101355-26, Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs Dear Sir or Madam: more

Allen D. Wilen Receives 2026 Magis Award

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news: * * * Allen D. Wilen Receives 2026 Magis Award * Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper is pleased to announce that Allen D. Wilen, partner and national director of the firm's Financial Advisory Services Group, will receive the 2026 Magis Award from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on November 9. The Magis Award recognizes indi more

America First Legal Foundation: Immigration Judges Urged to Finalize Contempt Penalty Rule to Address Case Backlog

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #231 | Washington, DC 20003 | www.aflegal.org September 28, 2026 Sirce E. Owen Acting Director Executive Office for Immigration Review Department of Justice 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 Re: "Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of more

American Express Devoile sa Nouvelle Generation de Cartes Aeroplan

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Devoile sa Nouvelle Generation de Cartes Aeroplan * De nouveaux avantages offrent aux titulaires de Carte plus de facons d'economiser sur les voyages, d'obtenir des recompenses et de savourer leurs voyages TORONTO -Pour les Canadiens qui veulent que chaque voyage, chaque repas et chaque achat de tous les jours les rapprochent de leur prochaine vacance, American more

American Express Unveils Its Next Generation of Aeroplan Cards

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Unveils Its Next Generation of Aeroplan Cards * New benefits give Cardmembers more ways to save on travel, earn rewards and enjoy the journey TORONTO -For Canadians who want every trip, meal and everyday purchase to bring their next getaway closer, American Express Canada is unveiling the next evolution of its Aeroplan co-brand Card portfolio. Launching Jan. 12, more

American Family Field unveils new menu items for 2026 Postseason

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * American Family Field unveils new menu items for 2026 Postseason * MILWAUKEE - With October baseball back in Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Brewers and foodservice partners Delaware North and Black Shoe Hospitality have cooked up an array of new menu items that will be available throughout the postseason, giving fans even more reasons to arrive hungry at American Family Field. Throughout t more

American Society for Radiation Oncology: Radiosurgery Linked to Longer Survival for Small Cell Lung Cancer With Brain Metastases

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Radiosurgery linked to longer survival for small cell lung cancer with brain metastases First randomized phase 3 comparison challenges long-standing reliance on whole brain treatment for SCLC brain metastases BOSTON, September 28, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "Patients with small cell lung cancer have largely been left out of the randomized trials that establishe more

AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research: Expanding PrEP Access in Indonesia and Malaysia

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Expanding PrEP Access in Indonesia and Malaysia amfAR's TREAT Asia program addresses new ways to bolster the HIV prevention response in the Asia-Pacific region - HIV prevention options are expanding. In addition to once-daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), long-acting injectable options are being rolled out and, if approved, alimatravir, a new investigational oral more

Ancient texts offer timely lessons on speaking freely

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Ancient texts offer timely lessons on speaking freely * The free speech issues we struggle with today - such as what is permissible speech and the dangers of misinformation - are not new questions. In "How to Speak Freely: An Ancient Guide to Free Speech and Dissent," classicist Michael Fontaine shows that thousands of years ago, Athenians were struggling with the same topics. In his new translation of Plato's more

Annual Golf Tournament raises money for scholarships

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 29 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Annual Golf Tournament raises money for scholarships * Seventeen teams competed at the sixth annual Alfred State Open organized by the Class of 1978 and the Buffalo Alumni Chapter at the Springville Country Club. The team of Bret Llewellyn, '80, Patrick Stanchak, John Fox, '83, and Rob Brado won the tournament with a score of 59 (12 under). "This event is always so much fun," commented Director of Schol more

ANZ completes landmark cross-border tokenised deposit payment with Swift, BHP and Citi

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group issued the following news release: * * * ANZ completes landmark cross-border tokenised deposit payment with Swift, BHP and Citi * ANZ today announced it has successfully completed one of the world's first live corporate treasury transactions using tokenised deposits and Swift's ledger, demonstrating the technology's potential to support the future of cross-border payments. ANZ is the more

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund: New Jersey Muslim Community Sues Marlboro Township Over Illegal, Discriminatory Denial of Town's First Mosque

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Muslim community sues Marlboro Township over illegal, discriminatory denial of town's first mosque September 29, 2026 MARLBORO, N.J. - Yesterday, members of Marlboro Township's Muslim community filed a federal civil rights lawsuit challenging the municipality's denial of an application to build a mosque, detailing how years of delay, discriminatory land-use restrictio more

At Durban Declaration Anniversary, Secretary-General Calls for Action to End Racism and Deliver Reparatory Justice

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * At Durban Declaration Anniversary, Secretary-General Calls for Action to End Racism and Deliver Reparatory Justice * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks at the high-level event on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, in New York today: The United Nations is guided by a simple yet profound purpose: To help build a more peaceful, just and equal more

AT&T and Corning Team Up to Engineer the Connected World With Fiber

CORNING, New York, Sept. 30 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: * * * AT&T and Corning Team Up to Engineer the Connected World with Fiber Dallas, TX and Corning, NY | Corning Incorporated | September 29, 2026 The more than $3 billion agreement solidifies AT&T's commitment to bring the best and fastest connection to more Americans as internet use and AI continue to drive demand Key Takeaways: * AT&T and Corning entered into more

Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic d more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the ala more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate i more

Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to more

Attorney General James Sues Festival Promoters for Scamming Ticket Buyers

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Festival Promoters for Scamming Ticket Buyers * September 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a lawsuit against Evolutions Festival and its organizers, Michael and Justin Brown, for failing to refund ticket holders and vendors after abruptly canceling the three-day electronic dance music (EDM) and arts festival jus more

Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Nessel today announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement (PDF) with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating dang more

Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the att more

Aviva extends 10 year partnership with Founders Factory

LONDON, England, Sept. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Aviva, a provider of insurance, savings and investment products, posted the following news release: * * * Aviva extends 10 year partnership with Founders Factory * Aviva, the UK's leading diversified insurer, today announces it is extending its exclusive fintech partnership with Founders Factory, the global venture studio and accelerator. Aviva is investing over three years to build new startups focusing on insurance, wealth, property, as more

Award-winning journalist Nadia Sussman visits Shippensburg University

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Award-winning journalist Nadia Sussman visits Shippensburg University * Recently, the Department of Communication, Journalism and Media (CJM) received a 2026 Scripps Howard Foundation Award, supported by the Shippensburg University Foundation. As part of the award, on Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2026, globally recognized journalist and filmmaker Nadia Sussman will be visiting Shippensburg University as more

B of A Clients Accelerate R T PRTP Use, Led by Liquidity Management

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * B of A Clients Accelerate R T PRTP(r) Use, Led by Liquidity Management * Corporate RTP Transaction Volume Increased 48%, While Transactions Above $1 Million Rose 351% #Key points * Higher transaction limits are expanding clients' use of the RTP network for liquidity management, intercompany transfers and other time-sensitive business pa more

Bard College and Local Nonprofit Hudson River Housing Announce New Partnership to Preserve Housing Services in Columbia County

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Sept. 29 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College and Local Nonprofit Hudson River Housing Announce New Partnership to Preserve Housing Services in Columbia County Hudson River Housing, Local Organization with over 40 Years of Proven Experience, Will Administer the Rural Preservation Company Formerly Controlled by Galvan Housing Resources - ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.--Bard College announced today a partnership with Hudson River Hous more

Beyond Pratt: Where Students Go After Graduation

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 28 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Beyond Pratt: Where Students Go After Graduation * Pratt Institute students have strong career trajectories upon graduation. According to the latest first destination survey conducted by Pratt's Center for Career and Professional Development and Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, 94 percent of survey more

Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare Select Three Startups for the 2026 Next Generation Pet Food Program

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare select three startups for the 2026 Next Generation Pet Food Program In collaboration with AAK, Buhler, Givaudan and Ingredion, the program advances innovative proteins, fats and oils intended to reduce the environmental footprint of pet food ingredients. - New York, NY (September 29, 2026) -- Big Idea Venture more

Bloomberg Launches Enterprise MCP to Seamlessly Connect Bloomberg Data With Clients' Enterprise AI Applications

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Bloomberg issued the following news: * * * Bloomberg Launches Enterprise MCP to Seamlessly Connect Bloomberg Data with Clients' Enterprise AI Applications September 29, 2026 Solution pairs AI-ready metadata and semantic context with workflow-focused Skills, giving clients' AI agents what they need to interpret Bloomberg data correctly and use it across financial workflows. - Bloomberg today announced the launch of Bloomberg Enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP), an more

Bloomberg SEF: CFTC Moves to Eliminate Order Book Requirement for Permitted Swaps to Improve Market Efficiency

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Bloomberg SEF LLC 731 Lexington Ave Tel +1 212 318 2000 New York, NY 10022 bloomberg.com September 25, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transa more

Blumenthal & Warren Demand Answers from Trump Administration on AI Oversight, Calls Out White House for Being "Asleep-at-the-Wheel" in the Wake of OpenAI Hacks

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Warren Demand Answers from Trump Administration on AI Oversight, Calls Out White House for Being "Asleep-at-the-Wheel" in the Wake of OpenAI Hacks * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba more

BMCC Receives $456,657 NSF Grant for Undergraduate Research Program

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College posted the following news: * * * BMCC Receives $456,657 NSF Grant for Undergraduate Research Program * Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) has received a $456,657 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) over a three-year period. Science Professor Abel Navarro will serve as lead principal investigator (PI), and Science Professor Luis Gonzales-Urbino wi more

Bradesco Completes First Pilot Transaction Using B of A'sBofA's Cross-Border Real-Time Payments Solution

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bradesco Completes First Pilot Transaction Using B of A'sBofA's Cross-Border Real-Time Payments Solution * Payment initiated through existing Swift connectivity and delivered in Hong Kong dollars via Hong Kong's Faster Payment System #Key points * Bradesco completed the first pilot transaction using Bank of America's Cross-Border Real- more

Bridgestone Arena unveils what's new for the 2026-27 season

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * Bridgestone Arena unveils what's new for the 2026-27 season * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators and in partnership with hospitality provider Delaware North, is introducing an expanded lineup of food, beverage, retail and fan-experience enhancements for the 2026-27 season. With a new sausage concept, refreshed Nashville hot chicken offerings, shareab more

Business Travel Powers Economic Impact and Growth Across the World's Leading Business Cities, According to New GBTA Study

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Travel] -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * Business Travel Powers Economic Impact and Growth Across the World's Leading Business Cities, According to New GBTA Study * New destination-level research finds $178 billion in business traveler spending across 25 cities contributed $93 billion in local GDP, nearly $55 billion in tax revenue and 1.4 million jobs, with New York, Tokyo and London ranked highest f more

Cami McCaffery (RN '23): From Tiny Treasure, to NICU Nurse

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 29 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Cami McCaffery (RN '23): From Tiny Treasure, to NICU Nurse * By Elisabeth Costanzo Stewart Long before she was a SUNY Broome Nursing: A.A.S. student, Cami McCaffery (RN '23) was a premie, born three months early, weighing just 2 pounds, 3 ounces. Today, the Johnson City native is a nurse in the very unit where she spent the first 90 days of her life, under the extraordinary care of UHS Wilson Medical more

CARICOM continues call for long-term stability in Haiti at ECOSOC meeting

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept. 29 -- The Caribbean Community, an organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, issued the following news release: * * * CARICOM continues call for long-term stability in Haiti at ECOSOC meeting * CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana - Security, governance, justice, humanitarian support and political progress must advance together for Haiti to achieve lasting stability. This message was underscored on more

Carrie Nobles to Study Effects of Contaminants on Fertility and Pregnancy

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Carrie Nobles to Study Effects of Contaminants on Fertility and Pregnancy * Carrie Nobles Carrie Nobles, assistant professor of environmental health sciences, will examine the effects of certain long-lasting chemicals and heavy metals on fertility and pregnancy under a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. I more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Mamdani's Influencers Hate America

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- 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: * * * Mamdani's Influencers Hate America New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has enlisted an army of 200 "influencers" to promote his agenda. Their specialty is social media, and some are paid by the taxpayers. Unlike previous administ more

Center for American Progress: 5 Ways the FTC Can Protect Americans From AI-Fueled Surveillance Pricing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following report on September 24, 2026, by Megan Shahi, Zoe Baird, and Jared Bernstein entitled "5 Ways the FTC Can Protect Americans From AI-Fueled Surveillance Pricing." Here are excerpts: * * * The harms of surveillance pricing Businesses have long adjusted prices based on supply, demand, inventory, timing, and other market conditions. The concern surrounding AI-fueled surveillance pricing is not simply that pri more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota for Sale - Epstein Island Edition

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Minnesota for Sale: Epstein Island edition Written by Bill Glahn | September 29, 2026 Today, we do a deep dive into some preliminary 2026 state-level Democratic party fundraising numbers. [View table in the link at bottom] The above numbers are not meant to be comprehensive, they exclude fundraisin more

Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Reconnect With Visit to SUNY Niagara

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Reconnect with Visit to SUNY Niagara September 29, 2026 Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners Pursuing an Associate Degree in a High-Demand Field Visit Highlight's SUNY Niagara's Early Childhood Education and Welding Technology Programs Interested Adults Can Learn More About SU more

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: COVID Vaccines for Kids Now Available Through CDC Program That Serves Low-Income Children

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.: * * * COVID Vaccines for Kids Now Available Through CDC Program That Serves Low-Income Children State health departments can now purchase this season's COVID-19 vaccines fo more

Christine Ball Joins Hachette Book Group as President and Publisher, Grand Central Publishing

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release: * * * Christine Ball joins Hachette Book Group as President and Publisher, Grand Central Publishing Emily Meehan promoted to President and Publisher, Union Square and Co. Ball and Meehan appointed to HBG's Executive Management Board - New York, NY (September 29, 2026) -- Hachette Book Group (HBG) announced today two new appointments to their Executive Management Board. In November, Christine Ball will join the com more

Citi Investor Services Reimagines Market Guide Platform, Harnessing AI to Deliver Timely Intelligence for Decision Makers

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi Investor Services Reimagines Market Guide Platform, Harnessing AI to Deliver Timely Intelligence for Decision Makers September 29, 2026 HIGHLIGHTS * A key component of Custody+, Market Guide delivers timely, actionable post-trade intelligence for institutional investors navigating increasingly always-on capital market more

Civil Rights Organizations Urge Governors to Reject the Trump Administration's Federal Private School Voucher Scheme

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Organizations Urge Governors to Reject the Trump Administration's Federal Private School Voucher Scheme * The Legal Defense Fund (LDF), the Advancement Project, and 14 other civil rights organizations yesterday urged governors in all fifty states and the District of Columbia to reject the invitation for their respective states to opt into the federal "Educati more

CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CALYPSO ICON, SLINGER "MIGHTY SPARROW" FRANCISCO

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CALYPSO ICON, SLINGER "MIGHTY SPARROW" FRANCISCO * BROOKLYN, N.Y. -Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement on the passing of singer, composer, and calypso icon, Slinger "Mighty Sparrow" Francisco: "On behalf of the people of the 9th District of New York, the Clarke family, and myself, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolence more

Clarkson University Professor Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy Receives Sustainability Research Award

POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 30 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson University Professor Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy Receives Sustainability Research Award September 29, 2026 Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Clarkson University, has received the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) Sustainable Future Award for her research on environmentally friendly semiconductor manufacturing. The annual award recognizes researcher more

Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University Present Fashion & Feather: The Show

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University Present Fashion & Feather: The Show * The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University's School of Fashion will bring science and style to the runway on Friday, Oct. 2, with Fashion & Feather: The Show, a student fashion show and cocktail party celebrating the culmination of the Museum's Fashion & Feather exhibition. Taking place from more

Coca Cola Company Announces Timing of Q3 2026 Earnings Release

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * The Coca Cola Company Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2026 - The Coca Cola Company today announced it will release third quarter 2026 financial results Oct. 27 before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The release will be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The company invites investors to join a webcast at www.cocacolacompa more

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll: EEOC Proposal to Abolish Administrative Class Complaints Opposed by Civil Rights Advocates

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll LLP 1100 New York Ave. NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 cohenmilstein.com September 28, 2026 Re: Comments on Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity, 91 Fed. Reg. 55,690, RIN 3046-AB46 Dear Chair Lucas: Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll LLP strongly opposes the Commission's proposal t more

College of New Jersey: Nursing Dean Carole Kenner Participates in United Nations General Assembly Health Event

EWING, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: * * * Nursing Dean Carole Kenner participates in United Nations General Assembly health event September 29, 2026 Carole Kenner, dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at The College of New Jersey, participated in a United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week side event focused on strengthening collaboration across health professions to improve maternal, newborn, and child health. The event was more

Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: What Can Fossil Corals in the Cook Islands Teach Us About Global Sea Level Rise?

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * What Can Fossil Corals in the Cook Islands Teach Us About Global Sea Level Rise? Scientists are studying fossil coral reefs in the Cook Islands to reconstruct sea levels during the Last Interglacial, and hoping to improve projections of future change. By Otillia Steadman September 29, 2026 Rock dust bleeds through the cracks that form around the fossil coral sample I'm collecting as more

Columbia: A Former Postdoc Returns as a Professor

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * A Former Postdoc Returns as a Professor Mark Ross-Lonergan is an experimental neutrino physicist with a passion for oysters. September 29, 2026 Mark Ross-Lonergan first arrived at Columbia as a postdoctoral researcher in 2017, eager to pivot from his previous work on theoretical physics to a career focused on physics experiments. After spending five years as a postdoc at Columbia, Ross-Lonergan decamped for New Mexic more

Comcast NBCUniversal Employees Honor the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Through Service

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal Employees Honor the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Through Service * Employees joined sports partners and volunteers across 17 cities to pack meals for Americans facing food insecurity. September 29, 2026 Twenty-five years after September 11, Comcast NBCUniversal employees came together with colleagues and sports league partners to honor the anniversary more

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE DEMANDS TRUMP STOP USING TAXPAYER DOLLARS FOR POLITICAL ADVERTISING

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE DEMANDS TRUMP STOP USING TAXPAYER DOLLARS FOR POLITICAL ADVERTISING * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, led top senior House Democrats in demanding President Donald Trump immediately stop airing a new television advertisement bearing the disclaimer "Paid for by the U.S. Government" amid serious que more

Consumer Reports Statement on New Rule for Auto Fuel Economy

YONKERS, New York, Sept. 29 (TNSrpt) -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports statement on new rule for auto fuel economy September 28, 2026 Washington, DC - This morning, the U.S. Department of Transportation released a new rule to significantly reduce the stringency of the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Consumer Reports issued the following statement in response: "Fuel more

Cotality: July Home Price Growth Picks Up Annual Steam, But Monthly Momentum Lags

IRVINE, California, Sept. 30 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * July home price growth picks up annual steam, but monthly momentum lags The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, formerly known as the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, is a leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices. - IRVINE, Calif., September 29, 2026 - U.S. home prices rose 1.9% year over year in July, up from 1.6% in June. The 10-City and 20-Cit more

Court Officials Must Disclose Documents Containing Secret Guidance to Judges on How to Interpret Laws, NY Appeals Court Rules

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Court Officials Must Disclose Documents Containing Secret Guidance to Judges on How to Interpret Laws, NY Appeals Court Rules * NEW YORK - In a victory for judicial transparency, today the New York Appellate Division, First Department unanimously affirmed a previous New York County Supreme Court order in NYCLU v. New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) that requires more

Crane School of Music Students, Faculty & Guest Artists Take Center Stage in Upcoming Performances

POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 29 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * Crane School of Music Students, Faculty & Guest Artists Take Center Stage in Upcoming Performances * The Crane Jazz Ensemble will present a fall concert, "City Sketches," on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Proscenium Theater. The free performance will also stream live online, at www.potsdam.edu/cranelive. SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will highlight its talented student more

Creative tourism plan fosters forest protection, economic growth in Puerto Rico

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Creative tourism plan fosters forest protection, economic growth in Puerto Rico * Puerto Rican chefs draw on Afro-Caribbean and Taino traditions to create outdoor food experiences. A geologist and his partner run canyoneering trips. A guide and her tour group zip along a scenic byway on e-bikes to a mountain overlook. These experiences are among the business opportunities in Puerto Rico, identified by a collab more

Cypress Brake Planting Partner Johnson Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Patrick Johnson, partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., Tunica, Mississippi, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad": * * * I am Patrick Johnson, a partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., a family farming operation in the Mississippi Delta in Tunica, MS. My farm produces cotton, rice, corn, soybeans, and wheat. I am also involve more

D'Youville University Awarded $3 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Nursing Education and Transition to Practice

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * D'Youville University Awarded $3 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Nursing Education and Transition to Practice * BUFFALO, NEW YORK - D'Youville University has been awarded a $3 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to strengthen nursing education and help prepare the next generation of nurses to successfully transitio more

DCCC Releases First TV Ad in NY-03: "Lackey"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases First TV Ad in NY-03: "Lackey" * The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for New York's Third District, "Lackey," highlighting how Mike LiPetri will be a rubber stamp for Donald Trump's extreme agenda of gutting health care and raising costs in Washington. Trump Lackey LiPetri has already praised D.C. Republicans' disastrous Big, Ugly Bill and earned the title of more

DEBATE RECAP: Mike Lawler Doubles Down on Disastrous Record of Voting with Donald Trump 100% of The Time

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DEBATE RECAP: Mike Lawler Doubles Down on Disastrous Record of Voting with Donald Trump 100% of The Time * Cait Conley: "Mike Lawler is a party-first politician and lifelong political operative who has been bought and paid for by corporate interests, and the people of the Hudson Valley deserve better." During last night's first debate in New York's 17th Congressional District, M more

Debevoise Advises Rexel in Its Acquisition of GCG

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Rexel in Its Acquisition of GCG * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Rexel in financing aspects of its acquisition of GCG, a leading specialty infrastructure platform in the U.S. The transaction values GCG at an enterprise value of approximately $1.4 billion. Rexel plans to finance GCG through a mix of existing cash on hand, and debt for c.EUR800 million. more

DEC Announces Graduation of 17 New York State Forest Rangers

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 DEC Announces Graduation of 17 New York State Forest Rangers Forest Rangers Charged with Protecting New York's Communities and Natural Resources Photos from the 25th Basic School for Forest Rangers Graduation (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nysdec/albums/72177720335906964/) - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commi more

DEC Announces Renaming of Beaverkill Campground in Honor of John and Patricia Adams

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 DEC Announces Renaming of Beaverkill Campground in Honor of John and Patricia Adams In Recognition of the Adams' Significant Contributions to Land Conservation Efforts in New York State - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the renaming of DEC's Beaverkill Campground in Sull more

Democratic Governors Association: New York Times - Dr. Acton Wins Over Ohioans Across The Aisle, Ramaswamy Has His Head in the Clouds

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * New York Times: Dr. Acton Wins Over Ohioans Across The Aisle, Ramaswamy Has His Head in the Clouds Sep 29, 2026 New York Times: Dr. Acton Wins Over Ohioans Across The Aisle, Ramaswamy Has His Head in the Clouds Lifelong Republican Voting for Dr. Acton: "We need candidates that are like us, that feel the same pains we do." - A New York Times dispatch from Ohio highlights how Dr. Amy Acton's perso more

Democratic Governors Association: Victor Marx's "History of Explosive Anger and Violent Incidents [Are] Raising Questions About His Fitness for Office"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Victor Marx's "History of Explosive Anger and Violent Incidents [Are] Raising Questions About His Fitness for Office" Sep 29, 2026 Victor Marx's "History of Explosive Anger and Violent Incidents [Are] Raising Questions About His Fitness for Office" - New reporting from The New York Times and The Daily Beast dives into Colorado Republican nominee for governor Victor Marx's violent past and disturb more

Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, more

Discovery Channel October Programming Highlights

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Discovery Channel October Programming Highlights * Week of September 28, 2026 Friday, October 2 * "Gold Rush" New Season Debuts on Discovery Channel - 8pm ET/PT. * This season, the stakes have never been higher for gold miners Parker Schnabel, Tony Beets and Rick Ness. With the price of gold reaching a staggering $5,000 an ounce, more than $13 more

District Judge Vince Chhabria Discusses Ideological Diversity, Tech Law, and His Career

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * District Judge Vince Chhabria Discusses Ideological Diversity, Tech Law, and His Career * Dialogue Vanderbilt, the Vanderbilt Student Chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS), and the Vanderbilt Student Chapter of the Federalist Society (FedSoc) welcomed Judge Vince Chhabria for a lunchtime conversation, as part of Dialogue Vanderbilt's 250 Conversations on America: Civil Discourse in Action se more

DOJ Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in Takedown

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in One Month Takedown, Including Fraudster Who Allegedly Hid Deceased Mother in Garage Freezer September 29, 2026 11 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with federal investigative agencies, participate in Social Security Administration fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division a more

Drew University Hosts Fall Arts & Letters Salon

MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Hosts Fall Arts & Letters Salon * #Dr. Amy-Jill Levine presented "Understanding Jesus Means Understanding Jewish Practice and Belief" September 2026 - Drew University's Caspersen School of Graduate Studies hosted its annual Fall Arts & Letters Salon for a timely conversation on antisemitism. The virtual event featured a keynote address by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine titled "Understanding Jesus Means U more

Drew University Touted as Best Value College by The Princeton Review

MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Touted as Best Value College by The Princeton Review * #Strong return on investment propels Drew to eighth straight year on exclusive list September 2026 - Drew University has made The Princeton Review's highly-selective Best Value Colleges list for the eighth straight year. The ranking is based on the publication's Return on Investment (ROI) metric in analysis of student surveys and 40-plus d more

DTCC Appoints Industry Leader Samir Pandiri as Chief Client Officer

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release: * * * DTCC Appoints Industry Leader Samir Pandiri as Chief Client Officer Pandiri Brings Unique Combination of Executive Management & Client Engagement Experience to the Role - New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney, September 29, 2026 - The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTC more

During Suicide Prevention Month, Governor Hochul Announces New Mental Health Training to Support First Responders

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * During Suicide Prevention Month, Governor Hochul Announces New Mental Health Training to Support First Responders * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of a new online training for mental health professionals working with or considering a career helping first responders such as 911 dispatchers, law enforcement, emergency medical technicians and firefighters. Developed by the Di more

Early career oral biology researchers receive NIH funding for disease-oriented projects

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Early career oral biology researchers receive NIH funding for disease-oriented projects * Harim Tavares dos Santos and Zhibin Cui each received a $320,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health. Photo: Douglas Levere One explores genes' effect on tongue cancer while other looks at Sjogren's disease By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -Zhibin Cui, DDS, PhD, and more

ECOWAS COMMISSION PARTICIPATES IN 81ST SESSION OF U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY

ABUJA, Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- The Economic Community of West African States posted the following news release: * * * THE ECOWAS COMMISSION PARTICIPATES IN THE 81ST SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Sep 28, 2026 The ECOWAS delegation took part in the 811st session of the United Nations General Assembly, held from 22nd to 27th of September 2026 in New York, United States of America. Its main aim was to promote regional unsty, ensure political stability and foster greater economic i more

EliseAI Raises $350 Million at $4 Billion Valuation to Bring AI Deeper Into Housing, Healthcare Operations

TORONTO, Canada, Sept. 30 -- Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan issued the following news release: * * * EliseAI Raises $350 Million at $4 Billion Valuation to Bring AI Deeper Into Housing and Healthcare Operations The financing will accelerate the development and delivery of new products and take EliseAI deeper into the work its customers do every day. - NEW YORK, September 29, 2026, EliseAI, the AI company automating complex housing and healthcare systems, today announced it has raised $350 m more

Elmira College: Betsy Dalrymple MS '76 To Be Honored During Reunion 2026

ELMIRA, New York, Sept. 29 -- Elmira College issued the following news: * * * Betsy Dalrymple MS '76 To Be Honored During Reunion 2026 September 29, 2026 During this year's Reunion and Family Weekend, Betsy Dalrymple MS '76 will be awarded the Elmira College Distinguished Service Award. The committee selected Dalrymple for her 32 years of generous philanthropic support and her commitment to service, including as a member of the EC Board of Trustees. "Betsy has served in numerous positions a more

Empire Center: Newly Retired NYC Firefighters Average Over $177k In Pensions

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * Newly Retired NYC Firefighters Average Over $177k In Pensions September 29, 2026 New York City firefighters and fire officers retiring last year after full careers were entitled to average annual pension benefits of $177,016, according to new data added to SeeThroughNY.net, the Empire Center's government transparency website. Among the 499 new retirees with at least 20 years of ser more

ETI, ELEVATE Fellows Program Represent UMass Amherst at Climate Week NYC

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * ETI, ELEVATE Fellows Program Represent UMass Amherst at Climate Week NYC * The UMass Amherst Energy Transition Institute (ETI) ELEVATE fellowship program was well represented at Climate Week NYC, as a trio of affiliated researchers participated in the citywide, week-long event Sept. 20-27.Hosted by Climate Group, Climate Week NYC is the world's largest climate event and a global platform for more

Experts at GW Law Discussed Pending U.S. Supreme Court Cases

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * Experts at GW Law Discussed Pending U.S. Supreme Court Cases * Questions before the U.S. Supreme Court this term include whether felony defendants in all 50 states are guaranteed 12-member juries and whether assault weapons are protected by the Second Amendment. These and other issues were discussed at GW Law's annual SCOTUS preview held on or near Constitution Day, which commemorates the sig more

Federal District Court Rules in Favor of Young Plaintiffs, Allowing Their Civil Rights Lawsuit to Proceed

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Children's Rights, an organization engaged in child welfare advocacy, posted the following news release: * * * Federal District Court Rules in Favor of Young Plaintiffs, Allowing Their Civil Rights Lawsuit to Proceed * September 29, 2026 LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Thousands of young people in L.A. County's foster system sleep in their cars, couch surf with strangers, and struggle to access mental health care because County and State agencies have fo more

Federal Register: DEA Revokes Registration of New Jersey Physician Following Federal Health Care Exclusion

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Jorge J. Figueroa, M.D.; Decision and Order On May 27, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) to Jorge J. Figueroa, M.D., of West New York, New Jersey (Registrant). Request for Final Agency Action (RFAA), Exhibit (RFAAX) 1, at 1, 4. The OSC proposed the revocation of Registrant's Cer more

Federal Register: DOEd Restores Vacated 2024 Sex Discrimination Rule to Update Code of Federal Regulations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Recodification of Title IX Rules The Secretary of Education publishes a final rule to repeal the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 final rule amending the Title IX regulations and restoring the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2024 rulemaking. The Department takes this action because the 2024 final rule has been vacated and is not enfor more

Federal Reserve Bank of New York CEO Williams Issues Remarks at the University at Buffalo

BUFFALO, NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks by President and Chief Executive Officer John C. Williams: * * * Unwavering Dedication September 29, 2026 Remarks at the University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York As prepared for delivery Introduction Good afternoon. It's a pleasure to be back at the University at Buffalo. During my tenure as President of the New York Fed, I've enjoyed and learned so much from my trips to Western New York--incl more

Films to watch for Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Films to watch for Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30 * On September 30 each year, people across North America wear orange to honor Indigenous children taken from their families to residential and boarding schools, including those who never came home, and the survivors and families who live with that history today. The day began with a single shirt. In 1973, 6-year-old Phyllis Webstad, of the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First more

FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share AKRON, Ohio -- The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock payable December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2026. * * * FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excelle more

For Maggy Francois, Investing in Bowie State Students Starts with Betting on Herself

BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * For Maggy Francois, Investing in Bowie State Students Starts with Betting on Herself * A few years ago, Maggy Francois worked with a TV executive on a single commercial shoot, putting her Bowie State fashion design students behind the scenes on set. This summer, when Francois needed support for a campus Welcome Week event, she made one phone call to that TV executive. The executive remembered the stu more

Former Irish Prime Minister Joins Fordham Scholars and Irish Legal Leaders for Constitutional Law Panel

BRONX, New York, Sept. 30 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Former Irish Prime Minister Joins Fordham Scholars and Irish Legal Leaders for Constitutional Law Panel By Erin DeGregorio September 29, 2026 As democracies worldwide grapple with political detachment and challenges to constitutional order, Fordham Law School recently hosted a panel of legal scholars and government officials to compare how Ireland and the United States amend, interpret, and maintai more

Four major tech fairs open in October attracting some 6,200 exhibitors from around the world

HONG KONG, Sept. 29 -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council issued the following news release: * * * Four major tech fairs open in October attracting some 6,200 exhibitors from around the world * Electronics Fair highlights AI, robotics and future industries Twin lighting fairs feature cutting-edge technologies with global industry leaders 29 September 2026 - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will stage flagship fairs for electronics and lighting in October, including the 4 more

Future of Privacy Forum: FTC Clarifies Enforcement Approach on Undisclosed Personalized Pricing and Consumer Harm

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1350 Eye Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005 | 202-768-8950 | fpf.org September 10, 2026 Ms. April Tabor Secretary Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite CC-5610 (Annex E) Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Sta more

Gillibrand Statement On Congress' Passage Of Her Bill To End Production Of The Penny And Save Taxpayers Money

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Congress' Passage Of Her Bill To End Production Of The Penny And Save Taxpayers Money * Today, following Congress' passage of her Common Cents Act with Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), James Lankford (R-OK), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "Halting production of the penny just makes sense. It currently costs the more

Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million in NYPA Funding to Support Advanced Nuclear Workforce Development Programs Across New York State

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million in NYPA Funding to Support Advanced Nuclear Workforce Development Programs Across New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) awarded $10 million in funding to support workforce development programs across the state designed to prepare New Yorkers for careers in the emerging nuclear energy industry. The more

Governor Hochul Announces Major Progress on Syracuse East Adams Transformation Plan With Construction Start on 125-Unit Senior Housing Community

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Major Progress on Syracuse East Adams Transformation Plan With Construction Start on 125-Unit Senior Housing Community * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction of a $100 million, 125-unit affordable senior public housing development in the city of Syracuse. The project marks the second phase of the East Adams Neighborhood Transformation Plan more

Governor Hochul Announces NYPA Economic Development Awards That Will Drive Nearly $89 Million in Capital Investments

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces NYPA Economic Development Awards That Will Drive Nearly $89 Million in Capital Investments * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) approved economic development awards that will drive nearly $89 million in capital investments. The awards, approved today by the NYPA Board of Trustees, include a low-cost power allocation throug more

Governor Hochul Highlights Next Steps in Nation-Leading Commission to Address Impacts of AI on New York's Workforce

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Highlights Next Steps in Nation-Leading Commission to Address Impacts of AI on New York's Workforce * Governor Kathy Hochul today convened a meeting of her nation-leading FutureWorks Commission, as it prepares recommendations that will shape policies to protect workers across New York amid the major impacts of AI on the American workforce. At the Governor's direction, the Co more

Grammy-winning alumna Endea Owens brings jazz, community to MSU

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Grammy-winning alumna Endea Owens brings jazz, community to MSU * Detroit-raised bassist Endea Owens, a 2015 MSU jazz studies graduate, has built a career as a bassist, composer and recording artist, performing alongside some of the biggest names in jazz and popular music. A former member of Jon Batiste's band Stay Human and house bassist on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," she has also toured more

Greater New York Hospital Association Urges Exemption From Proposed $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee Amid Financial Strain

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Joseph B. Edlow Director United States Citizenship and Immigration Services RE: RIN 1615-AD20; Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions Dear Director Edlow: On behalf of the 160 not-for-profit and public hospitals and health systems in the four states that comprise our membership, Greater New York Hospital more

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys to Speak at New York CenterForce Summits

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Attorneys to Speak at New York CenterForce Summits * NEW YORK - Sept. 29, 2026 - Galit Kierkut, Kelly Robreno Koster, and Adesola K. Adegbesan, attorneys in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Labor & Employment Practice, will speak at two CenterForce conferences Sept. 29 in New York. Kierkut will participate in two programs. She will present "P more

GW Law Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson Presents at International Monetary Fund

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * GW Law Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson Presents at International Monetary Fund * GW Law Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson presented at a session on surveillance at the International Monetary Fund's 10th Annual Privacy Summit on Thursday, September 24. Professor Ferguson's presentation, titled "Living At the Edge of Surveillance: What Your Devices -and Others -Know About You," examined how more

Hachette Book Group Announces Key Promotions

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release: * * * Hachette Book Group Announces Key Promotions New York, NY (September 29, 2026) -- Hachette Book Group (HBG) today announced the promotion effective January 1, 2027, of Ben Sevier to CEO, Hachette Book Group, and Richard Kitson to President & Chief Operating Officer, Global English Language, Hachette. Sevier and Kitson will continue to report into David Shelley who as of January 1, 2027, will become Executive Ch more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises FNM on Euros80 Million EIB Financing Backed by a SACE Guarantee to Support the Development of Hydrogen Mobility

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises FNM on Euros80 million EIB financing backed by a SACE guarantee to support the development of hydrogen mobility 29 Sep 2026 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised FNM S.p.A. (FNM) on the execution of an Euros80 million financing facility with the European Investment Bank (EIB), aimed at supporting a significant investment programme in sustainable m more

Hispanic Federation Urges Full Rescission of DHS Rule Limiting Asylum Interviews

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. WASHINGTON DC OFFICE 1001 G St NW Suite 1120W Washington, DC 20001 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 55 Exchange Place, 5th FL New York, NY 10005 Phone: 212.233.8955 Hotline: 1.866.HF.AYUDA Taking Hispanic Causes to Heart hispanicfederation.org CALIFORNIA - CONNECTICUT - FLORIDA - ILLINOIS - NEW YORK - NORTH CAROLINA - PUERT more

Historian of American Politics Julian Zelizer Joins Brennan Center

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Historian of American Politics Julian Zelizer Joins Brennan Center Zelizer will be the first Scholar in Residence at the Center. Zelizer is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. Zelizer has published 28 books on modern American political history. During his residency, he will work on Rendezvous with Democracy, 1945-1974. September 28, 20 more

HIT UNSCRIPTED COMEDY SERIES 'FOUL PLAY WITH ANTHONY DAVIS' RETURNS WITH HILARIOUS NEW PRANKS AND CELEBRITY APPEARANCES FROM FLOYD MAYWEATHER, JAYDEN DANIELS, TRISTAN THOMPSON, MARK CUBAN AND MANY MORE

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HIT UNSCRIPTED COMEDY SERIES 'FOUL PLAY WITH ANTHONY DAVIS' RETURNS WITH HILARIOUS NEW PRANKS AND CELEBRITY APPEARANCES FROM FLOYD MAYWEATHER, JAYDEN DANIELS, TRISTAN THOMPSON, MARK CUBAN AND MANY MORE * View Trailer Download Photos (New York, NY) - September 28, 2026 - Hit unscripted series "Foul Play with Anthony Davis" is back with hilarious chao more

Hofstra University: AGACNP, CRNA, DNP Alumni Receive Goldie Brangman Excellence in Nursing Award

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 30 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * AGACNP, CRNA, DNP Alumni Receive Goldie Brangman Excellence in Nursing Award Four 2026 AGACNP, CRNA, Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates of the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies (SONPA) received the Goldie Brangman Excellence in Nursing Award for leadership and excellence in nurse anesthesia. The New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists presented the award to Casey more

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Advises Brixmor Property Group in Pending Acquisition of Slate Grocery in US$2.34 Billion REIT Deal

LONDON, England, Sept. 30 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Brixmor Property Group in pending acquisition of Slate Grocery in US$2.34 billion REIT deal Washington, D.C. 29 September 2026 - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised Brixmor Property Group (NYSE: BRX) in its pending acquisition, alongside Everview Partners, of Slate Grocery REIT. The transaction is valued at US$2.34 billion. The transa more

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Advises Ligand on Financing Agreement With AvenCell Therapeutics

LONDON, England, Sept. 30 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Ligand on financing agreement with AvenCell Therapeutics Philadelphia, Houston, 29, September 2026 - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) as it enters into a financing agreement with AvenCell Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage cell therapy company developing controllable, allogeneic CAR more

Horsford Took Fight for Nevada Jobs and Consumer Protection to G2E Main Stage, Urged Action on Prediction Markets

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Took Fight for Nevada Jobs and Consumer Protection to G2E Main Stage, Urged Action on Prediction Markets * LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) took the main stage at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) today to call for congressional action to protect Nevada jobs, strengthen consumer protections, and defend state and tribal authority over gaming as prediction-market platforms expand more

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Five Trends Driving Change in Europe

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, posted the following commentary to Freedom Frequency: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Freedom Frequency Five Trends Driving Change in Europe Russia lashes out, China maneuvers, and the political center of gravity shifts. Peter Rough Despite recent strains, the transatlantic relationship boasts the world's most integrated economic system. As Dan Hamilton and Josep more

Hughes Hubbard Advises Cote D'Ivoire on Energy Infrastructure Projects With Power32

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 Hughes Hubbard Advises Cote d'Ivoire on Energy Infrastructure Projects with Power32 Projects support Cote d'Ivoire's energy security and power generation goals. Highlights * Advised Cote d'Ivoire on two strategic energy infrastructure projects with Power32 to strengthen electricity generation and natural gas supply. * Assisted with the structuring, negotiation and implementation more

I Still Can't Stop Talking About Periods. I Just Have More to Say Now.

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * I Still Can't Stop Talking About Periods. I Just Have More to Say Now. * On Penn State's campus of over 40,000 undergraduates, I earned a reputation as the "period girl." I embraced the sobriquet because openness about periods was something I wanted more of in the world, and this was my way of practicing it. Now, I still can't seem to stop talking about it. I learned about the concept more

ICYMI: CBA President and CEO Lindsey Johnson Calls for Greater Transparency, Data Reporting Around College Costs and Outcomes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Consumer Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CBA President and CEO Lindsey Johnson Calls for Greater Transparency, Data Reporting Around College Costs and Outcomes * NEW YORK, N.Y. - Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) President and CEO Lindsey Johnson participated in a fireside chat with U.S. News and World Report Executive Chairman and CEO Eric Gertler yesterday to discuss the rising cost of higher ed more

IHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Welcome Viral Comedian Kyle Prue to the Network Debuting New Podcast "Get Worse With Kyle Prue"

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Welcome Viral Comedian Kyle Prue to the Network Debuting New Podcast "Get Worse with Kyle Prue" The weekly podcast debuts October 6 with two episodes - series guests include comedians, content creators and actors including Hope Carew, Kel Cripe, Grant Gibbs, Sophia Sherman, Andrew Stier, Vinny Thomas and more - NEW YORK - September 29, 2026 - iHeartMedia and more

IHeartPodcasts Announces "Basketball, Etc.," a New Weekly Podcast Exploring the Stories, People and Culture Behind the Game

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartPodcasts Announces "Basketball, Etc.," a New Weekly Podcast Exploring the Stories, People and Culture Behind the Game Hosted by basketball journalist Claire de Lune, the new series offers a fresh take on basketball storytelling, with a 30-episode debut season launching October 6 - NEW YORK - September 29, 2026 - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced "Basketb more

In New Book "Artificial Intimacy," MIT's Turkle Warns Chatbots Threaten Human Connection and Development

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Who we become when we talk to machines Professor Sherry Turkle's new book, "Artificial Intimacy," offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage. - Brian, a middle-aged financial consultant, spends his day sitting in front of three screens. Two of them involve his job. The third features a chatbot, which he has given a woman's nam more

In Recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Campus Mental Health Initiatives

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * In Recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Campus Mental Health Initiatives September 29, 2026 Initiatives Strengthen Mental Health Literacy and Awareness Across SUNY Campuses - Albany, NY - In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY initiatives to increase menta more

Is that Article Actually Scholarly? Don't Get 'Catfished' by an article

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 29 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Is that Article Actually Scholarly? Don't Get 'Catfished' by an article * The SUNY Broome Library is offering a drop-in workshop this week on Evaluating Information Sources: Thursday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. and Friday, Oct. 2, at 12 p.m. "Trade" vs. "Popular" vs. "Peer-Reviewed." Do you know the difference? What is a trade journal anyway? Don't risk your grade on a bad source. Join the Library for a 30- more

Jeff T. Blau Appointed to New York Fed's Second District Advisory Council

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Jeff T. Blau Appointed to New York Fed's Second District Advisory Council * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced the appointment of Jeff T. Blau to its Second District Advisory Council, a group of senior business leaders that provides the New York Fed president and leadership with insights about business and economic conditions in the Second District. Blau is chief ex more

Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts Sep 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to e more

Julian Barnes Discusses National Security Journalism and the Trump Administration

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Julian Barnes Discusses National Security Journalism and the Trump Administration * Vanderbilt Law's George Barrett Social Justice Program welcomed New York Times national security reporter Julian Barnes for a conversation about journalism, government power, and the First Amendment. Barnes covers the American intelligence community, including the CIA and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, a more

Kilpatrick Adds Leading Tax Partner to New York Office

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Adds Leading Tax Partner to New York Office * NEW YORK (SEPTEMBER 29) - Kilpatrick announced today that Michele Alexander has joined the New York office as a partner on the firm's nationally recognized Employee Benefits & Tax Team. Ms. Alexander, who joins Kilpatrick partner Jamie Null as Co-Chair of the firm's Federal Tax Practice, is a hi more

KJ West Takes His Shot on Basketball's Biggest Playground at HBCU All-Star Showcase

BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * KJ West Takes His Shot on Basketball's Biggest Playground at HBCU All-Star Showcase * In August, Bowie State's redshirt senior guard KJ West took his game to a different court for one of basketball's most storied stages: Rucker Park in New York City. The HBCU All-Star Dream Classic invited West and a select group of HBCU athletes to participate in the showcase, which brings together standout players more

Lawyers for Lawyers: End the Cycle of Detention, Judicial Harassment of Lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir, Hadi Ali Chattha

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept. 29 -- Lawyers for Lawyers issued the following news: * * * End the cycle of detention and judicial harassment of lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha September 28, 2026 Pakistan Joint statement by international civil society organisations working on the protection of lawyers, human rights defenders and freedom of expression - Lawyers for Lawyers, together with the undersigned international civil society organisations, expresses grave concern at more

LDF Strongly Opposes Passage of the Protect College Sports Act, Urges House to Reject the Bill

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSida) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Strongly Opposes Passage of the Protect College Sports Act, Urges House to Reject the Bill * On Sept. 28, the U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), an irresponsible piece of legislation that threatens the financial security and success student-athletes, including low-income Black student-athletes, have earned. The Legal Defense Fund previ more

LEADER JEFFRIES IN PROVIDENCE: "AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE HAS TO BE A RIGHT AVAILABLE TO EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES IN PROVIDENCE: "AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE HAS TO BE A RIGHT AVAILABLE TO EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters following a roundtable in Providence with Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) and local healthcare union leaders about how House Democrats are committed to ending the Republican healthcare cris more

Library of Congress: 'Speaking of America,' Featuring Conversations From the Congressional Dialogues Series, Publishes With Duke University Press

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * 'Speaking of America,' Featuring Conversations from the Congressional Dialogues Series, Publishes with Duke University Press 29 Sep 2026 'Speaking of America,' Featuring Conversations from the Congressional Dialogues Series, Publishes with Duke University Press New Book by David M. Rubenstein Shares Exclusive Interviews with Historians, Journalists and Writers at the Library - "Speaking of America: Great Conv more

Lipscomb University's growing national reputation reflected in wave of recent rankings and recognitions

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Lipscomb University's growing national reputation reflected in wave of recent rankings and recognitions * National honors span academics, student success, value, innovation and workplace culture Over the past seven months, Lipscomb University has earned an extraordinary range of national rankings and recognitions, reflecting the university's growing reputation as a nationally recognized, top-tier institu more

LSEG FX SEF Supports Eliminating Mandatory Order Book Requirements for Permitted and Required Transactions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CORPORATE LSEG FX SEF 28 Liberty Street 58th Floor New York, NY 10005 September 25, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Tran more

Lynx's Cheryl Reeve Wins 2026 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year Award

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Lynx's Cheryl Reeve wins 2026 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year Award September 28, 2026 NEW YORK - Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has been named the 2026 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year, the WNBA announced today. Reeve earns the honor for a record fifth time, extending her own league record and previously winning the award in 20 more

Lynx's Olivia Miles Unanimously Named 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Lynx's Olivia Miles unanimously named 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year September 28, 2026 NEW YORK - Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has been unanimously named the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, the WNBA announced today. Miles received all 74 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. A starter in all 40 of her appearances for Minnesota, Miles averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 more

Madelyn Calabrese Named Among 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Madelyn Calabrese Named Among 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds * September 29, 2026 Haynes Boone Partner Madelyn Calabrese has been named one of the 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds 2026 by The Hedge Fund Journal, recognizing her contributions to the alternative investments industry and her work advising private funds, asset managers and other financial institutions. A longstanding more

Malliotakis Joins God's Love We Deliver to Push Medically Tailored Meals Bill

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Joins God's Love We Deliver to Push Medically Tailored Meals Bill * (BROOKLYN, NY) -Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined God's Love We Deliver highlighting H.R. 5439, Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act, bipartisan legislation she co-sponsored with Rep. Jim McGovern and celebrated its recent unanimous passage out of the House Ways and Means Commit more

Mamdani Administration, NYCHA and Development Partners Put Public Land to Work, Breaking Ground on 229 Affordable Homes at Sol on Park

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mamdani Administration, NYCHA and Development Partners Put Public Land to Work, Breaking Ground on 229 Affordable Homes at Sol on Park September 29, 2026 What you should know * New homes coming to Morris Houses campus, including 80 homes for current NYCHA residents in the largest use of "Transfer of Assistance" program to date - NEW YORK - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg, more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary: How Bad Policies Cooked Up Seattle's Grocery Crisis

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * How Bad Policies Cooked Up Seattle's Grocery Crisis By Steven Malanga Daily Wire September 29th, 2026 Seattle's grocery store bailouts can't fix its crime problem and the "food deserts" it creates. - Seattle city government faces a steep budget deficit amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars over the next three years -- an estimated 10% of its revenues. Yet the city just allocated $1.7 more

Manhattan Institute: 'How New York City Can Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Quality of Life'

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on September 17, 2026, by Josh Appel entitled "How New York City Can Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Quality of Life." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction In May 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani created a Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) "to modernize City government, improve service delivery, and strengthen accountability to New Yorkers."[1] Improved service delivery is a time more

Manhattan Institute: 'How States Can Cut Rules and Regulations and Make It Stick - Idaho's Two-Step Process That Other States Can Copy'

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on September 24, 2026, by Alex J. Adams and Adam N. Jones entitled "How States Can Cut Rules and Regulations and Make It Stick - Idaho's Two-Step Process That Other States Can Copy." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction For decades, most state regulatory systems have operated on autopilot. Once a rule is adopted, it usually stays in force unless someone can marshal the time, political will, and technica more

McCain Institute Co-Hosts Combating Human Trafficking UNGA Week Event Featuring Former UK Prime Minister Baroness Theresa May

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * McCain Institute Co-Hosts Combating Human Trafficking UNGA Week Event Featuring Former UK Prime Minister Baroness Theresa May NEW YORK (September 29, 2026) - The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) co-hosted an event, Aligning for Action: Transformative Partnerships to Combat Human Trafficking, with Justice & Care, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, and the Global Commission on Modern Slav more

Meeks, Craig Lead Dems in Raising Alarm Over State Department's Potential Ending of Support for Monitoring Early Signs of Famine

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Craig Lead Dems in Raising Alarm Over State Department's Potential Ending of Support for Monitoring Early Signs of Famine September 29, 2026 Washington, DC -- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Angie Craig, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, sent a more

MFA Supports Removing Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions While Preserving Requirements for Required Transactions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, D.C. 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions (RIN 3038-AF79) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: MFA1 appreciates the opportunity t more

Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation From Generic Drug Settlement

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gr more

Montana State University's annual research spending grows 7% to top $300 million for the first time

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State University's annual research spending grows 7% to top $300 million for the first time * BOZEMAN - Brett Griesbaum grew up on a corn and soybean farm in Palmyra, Missouri, and went to college to study agriculture science with a focus on horticulture and agronomy. He said that when it was time to consider his choice of graduate school, he deliberately chose a place where he could grow as a sci more

More Than 3 Billion People Lack Adequate Housing, Secretary-General Says, Stressing Need for Coordinated Action

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * More Than 3 Billion People Lack Adequate Housing, Secretary-General Says, Stressing Need for Coordinated Action * Following is Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message to commemorate World Habitat Day, to be observed 5 October: Adequate housing is the foundation of dignity, security, and opportunity. Yet more than 3 billion people are denied this universal human right. Over 1 billion live in informal settl more

More Than a Name: Getting to Know Your Siena Grad School Professors

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 28 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * More Than a Name: Getting to Know Your Siena Grad School Professors * Before the graduation processional, Mariah Rodriguez stood in the gym with the other class of 2023 Siena graduates. Her Siena professors came over to congratulate her. One asked how she felt now that she was finished and another straightened her stole. "Each knew me and something about my story," Mariah, MBA '23, recalled. She felt celebrate more

Morgan State's School of Global Journalism and Communication Names Adam Mahoney 2026 Vernon Jarrett Medal Recipient

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State's School of Global Journalism and Communication Names Adam Mahoney 2026 Vernon Jarrett Medal Recipient * Capital B Climate and Environment Reporter Recognized for Investigative Reporting on the Impact of Data Center Expansion on Black Communities BALTIMORE -Morgan State University's School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC) named Adam Mahoney, climate and environment re more

Mount Sinai Announces Collaborative Research Agreement to Evaluate Novel Liquid Radioembolic Agent for Brain Tumors

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Announces Collaborative Research Agreement to Evaluate Novel Liquid Radioembolic Agent for Brain Tumors * The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai today announced a collaborative research agreement with Johnson & Johnson[1] to evaluate an investigational liquid radioembolic agent designed to deliver targeted radiation directly to brain tumors through their blood sup more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats September 29, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their fam more

N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Brothers Plead Guilty to Defrauding Medicaid Out of $1.6 Million

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * DiNapoli: Brothers Plead Guilty to Defrauding Medicaid Out of $1.6 Million September 28, 2026 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon, New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James, and Acting Medicaid Inspector General Frank T. Walsh, Jr. today announced that two brothers pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the secon more

N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: New York Reverts to A Negative Balance of Payments With Federal Government, Reflecting End of Pandemic-Era Aid

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * DiNapoli: New York Reverts to A Negative Balance of Payments with Federal Government, Reflecting End of Pandemic-Era Aid NY Ranked 45th Among the States in FFY 2024 September 29, 2026 With the historic, multi-year pandemic aid from the federal government mostly in the past, New York returned to a negative balance of payments with Washington for the first time since more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Opens New Bridge to Home Facility in Brooklyn, Expanding Path From Hospital Care to Permanent Housing

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Opens New Bridge to Home Facility in Brooklyn, Expanding Path from Hospital Care to Permanent Housing September 29, 2026 What you should know * New facility will provide 50 New Yorkers with private rooms, onsite clinical and behavioral health services, and support securing permanent housing * Second Bridge to Home site expands program to serve 100 New Yorkers citywide - NEW YORK- Today more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Unveils $128 Million Brownsville Multi-Service Center, Delivered Two Years Early and $10 Million Under Budget

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Sept. 30 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release: * * * Mayor Mamdani Unveils $128 Million Brownsville Multi-Service Center, Delivered Two Years Early and $10 Million Under Budget September 28, 2026 What you should know * 60,000-square-foot, all-electric center will provide space for community-based organizations and Brooklyn Community Board 16 * State-of-the-art facility features commercial kitchen, gardens, more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Unveils New York City's First Strategy to Combat Antisemitism

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Unveils New York City's First Strategy to Combat Antisemitism September 29, 2026 What you should know * Historic strategy doubles hate crime prevention funding for community organizations, with $6.4 million to counter hate and support survivors * $1 million investment will strengthen security at synagogues and other houses of worship * Strategy includes major investments in Jewish histo more

N.Y. Public Advocate Williams Opposes USCIS Plan to Eliminate Asylum Interviews

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Office of the Chief Counsel United States Citizenship and Immigration Services 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Mail Stop 2120 Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009 To Whom it May Concern: Re: Comment on USCIS-2026-0199-0001-United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Interim Final Rule: Affirmative more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: 'Beekmantown Central School District - Investment Program'

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-62) on Sept. 11, 2026, entitled "Beekmantown Central School District - Investment Program." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Beekmantown Central School District (District) officials develop and manage a comprehensive investment program? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - February 28, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area A comprehensive investment program hel more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: 'Greene Central School District - Building Access'

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. S9-26-3) on Sept. 25, 2026, entitled "Greene Central School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Greene Central School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to June 3, 2026, to review access activity more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: 'Honeoye Central School District - Financial Management'

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-67) on Sept. 11, 2026, entitled "Honeoye Central School District - Financial Management." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Honeoye Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively manage fund balance? Audit Period July 1, 2022 - May 7, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a school di more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: 'Lawrence Union Free School District - Information Technology'

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-56) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Lawrence Union Free School District - Information Technology." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Lawrence Union Free School District (District) officials adequately manage network user accounts and provide IT security awareness training to staff? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - April 28, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: 'South Huntington Union Free School - Credit Cards'

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2025M-41) on Sept. 11, 2026, entitled "South Huntington Union Free School - Credit Cards." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did South Huntington Union Free School District (District) officials ensure credit card charges were authorized, adequately supported, for valid District purposes and properly approved? Audit Period July 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023 We ext more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: 'Town of Rotterdam - Transparency of Fiscal Activities'

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. S9-25-36) on Sept. 25, 2026, entitled "Town of Rotterdam - Transparency of Fiscal Activities." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Town of Rotterdam (Town) Board (Board) provide for an annual audit of the Town's financial records, and did the Comptroller file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as required? Audi more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: 'Transparency of Fiscal Activities in Towns'

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026-MS-1) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Transparency of Fiscal Activities in Towns." Here are excerpts: * * * Summary NYS law requires each town's chief fiscal officer (CFO) to file an Annual Financial Report (AFR) with OSC within 60 to 120 days after the close of the fiscal year and make reports available to the public. The AFR provides a comprehensive summary about th more

Nasdaq Calypso Launches Agentic Capabilities to Scale AI Adoption Across the Trade Lifecycle

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Nasdaq Calypso Launches Agentic Capabilities to Scale AI Adoption Across the Trade Lifecycle * NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 -Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today launched a framework for integrating AI capabilities within capital market and treasury operations, addressing some of the bottlenecks that are preventing scaled institutional adoption. At its core, Nasdaq has established an agentic AI opera more

National Association of State Energy Officials: U.S. Department of Transportation Urged to Incorporate State Energy Offices in America's Great Corridors of Commerce Initiative

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 25, 2026 Morteza Farajian, Ph.D. Executive Director, Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, West Building 5th Floor, Room W58-213 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 RE: Comments for U.S. DOT's Request for Information on America's Great Corridors of Commerce more

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Black Women's Roundtable: FTC Urged to Fully Enforce Ban on Personalized Surveillance Pricing to Protect Black and Vulnerable Consumers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the Federal Trade Commission Washington, D.C. 20580 In the Matter of Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing FTC Docket 2026-1057 COMMENTS OF THE NATIONAL COALITION ON BLACK CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND BLACK WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Blac more

National Immigration Project Opposes DHS's Interim Final Rule Eliminating Asylum Interviews

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1763 Columbia Road NW, Suite 175 #896645, Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (617) 227-9727 | Fax: (617) 227-5495 | Web: www.nipnlg.org | Social: @nipnlg September 27, 2026 Markwayne Mullin Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security c/o Asylum Division U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homela more

National Retail Federation Urges FTC to Narrow Definition of Personalized Pricing and Exclude Retail Discounts and Promotions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION 1101 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005 www.nrf.com September 25, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20580 Dear Chairman Ferguson and Commissioner Meador: The National Retail Federation (NRF) respectfu more

National Women's Law Center: EEOC Proposed Rule Threatens Federal Workers Access to Fair Discrimination Complaints

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Andrea Lucas Chair U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M St., NE Washington, DC 20507 RE: RIN 3046-AB46, Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Dear Chair Lucas: The National Women's Law Center (NWLC), joined by the undersigned organizations, writes in response to the U.S. Equal more

Natural Resources Defense Council: California Governor Signs New Bill Into Law to Protect California Coastline

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * California Governor Signs New Bill into Law to Protect California Coastline AB 1448 prohibits new state oil & gas leases and blocks the use of existing state infrastructure September 29, 2026 SACRAMENTO - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1448 by Assembly Member Hart into law to protect California's coastline from federal offshore oil and gas drilling. Following is a statement from Tar more

NCCU Student Trades Maroon for Crimson over Summer

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Student Trades Maroon for Crimson over Summer * This summer, while other students were working or taking classes or just enjoying their time off, Barak Meachem was conducting research at Harvard University. Meachem, a senior double majoring in biomedical science and business administration at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), took part in the Du Bois Scholars Program. Start more

NEW BOOK: Gouged Blows Open the High-Tech Corporate Pricing Playbook Draining Americans' Wallets

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * NEW BOOK: Gouged Blows Open the High-Tech Corporate Pricing Playbook Draining Americans' Wallets * Groundwork CEO Lindsay Owens' new expose pulls back the curtain on corporate America's pricing practices, drawing early response from the C-Suite On shelves today and already climbing bestseller lists, Groundwork Collaborative President a more

New Clarkson Neuroscience Major Connects Brain Science With Health and Technology

POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 30 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * New Clarkson Neuroscience Major Connects Brain Science With Health and Technology September 29, 2026 Building on decades of excellence in psychology, behavioral science, and the teaching of neuroscience, Clarkson University is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience to prepare students to understand the connections between brain, behavior, and human experience, while connecting the study of the br more

New Moravian-UPMC Partnership Makes Degrees More Accessible

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * New Moravian-UPMC Partnership Makes Degrees More Accessible New agreement opens affordable RN-to-BSN completion, graduate degrees, and undergraduate merit scholarships to UPMC's workforce of more than 21,000 nurses and staff. - BETHLEHEM, PA--September 29, 2026--Today, Moravian University announced an academic partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the natio more

New season brings a fresh look, new flavors and more to TD Garden

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * New season brings a fresh look, new flavors and more to TD Garden * From Reimagined Suites to Can't-Miss Food, Retail and Amenities, TD Garden Delivers More This Season Boston, MA (Sept. 29, 2026) - Hockey season is arriving earlier than ever in Boston this year - and TD Garden is ready for it. As the Boston Bruins return to the ice, fans will find reimagined premium suites, new food more

New U.S.-China Trade Board Designates Toy Industry for Broad Tariff Relief

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * New U.S.-China Trade Board Designates Toy Industry for Broad Tariff Relief * NEW YORK, NY | September 29, 2026 -The Toy Association(tm) today welcomed a historic development for the U.S. toy industry under the newly formed U.S.-China Board of Trade. New details released this week show toys as the largest category of goods on the Board of Trade's U.S. tariff relief list, accounting for approximatel more

New UAlbany Research Shows Steep and Continuing Decline in Prison Population

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New UAlbany Research Shows Steep and Continuing Decline in Prison Population By Indiana Nash ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 28, 2026) -- The United States prison population is declining at an accelerating rate, and admission rates are predicted to fall an additional 50% within the next two decades, according to new research from University at Albany Professor Shawn Bushway. "I study crime, so I rarely get to del more

New York Amish Again Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Their Way of Life

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * New York Amish Again Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Their Way of Life * Washington, D.C.-Several New York Amish individuals and schools asked the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit that permits the State of New York more

New York Power Authority to Develop 240-MW Rich Road Solar Project in St. Lawrence County

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 30 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * 09/28/26 New York Power Authority to develop 240-MW Rich Road Solar Project in St. Lawrence County Project to Create 250 Construction Jobs and Provide Bill Credits for Low-Income New Yorkers through REACH Program NYPA Also Begins Construction of Somers Solar, a 20-MW Renewables Project in the Capital Region - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announce more

New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones will discuss the social roles of horror on Oct. 29

DECORAH, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones will discuss the social roles of horror on Oct. 29 * Luther College's Center for Ethics and Public Engagement invites the public to "An Evening with Stephen Graham Jones on the Social Roles of Horror" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Center for Faith and Life Recital Hall. The lecture is a free event, but tickets are required. "Stephen Graham Jones is one more

Newmark Arranges $66.5 Million Refinancing for ZG Capital Partners' 836-838 Broadway

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $66.5 Million Refinancing for ZG Capital Partners' 836-838 Broadway September 29, 2026 Supports Long-Term Investment Strategy for Fully Leased Boutique Office Property Following Comprehensive Repositioning. - Newmark announces the Company has arranged a $66.5 million loan on behalf of the Sponsor, more

Newmark Arranges Sale of Prominent Lincoln Road Retail Asset in Miami Beach

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- 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 Prominent Lincoln Road Retail Asset in Miami Beach September 29, 2026 Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of 318-334 Lincoln Road, a 24,339-square-foot retail property located along Miami Beach's iconic Lincoln Road shopping corridor. President and Head of Retail Capital Mark more

Newmark Completes 157,642-SF Office Lease at Travelers Tower II in Southfield, Michigan

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Completes 157,642-SF Office Lease at Travelers Tower II in Southfield, Michigan September 29, 2026 Newmark announces the Company has arranged a 157,642-square-foot lease at Travelers Tower II, a 13-story Class A office building located in Southfield, Michigan. Newmark Executive Managing Director Daniel Canva more

News/Media Alliance Statement on Publisher Response to DOJ Fair Use Claims

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Statement on Publisher Response to DOJ Fair Use Claims * Arlington, VA - Yesterday, the New York Times and other publishers filed their response to the Department of Justice's Statement of Interest (SOI) in support of Microsoft and OpenAI, in which the administration urged the judge to hold that copying any content to train AI models is "fair use." The News Pla more

North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action * RALEIGH -Nearly 150,000 eggs were delivered to MANNA FoodBank in Henderson County, marking the final delivery of nearly three million eggs brought to North Carolina as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's la more

Northwell's Cardiac Surgery Program Ranked Among New York's Best in State Health Department Report

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Sept. 30 (TNSrpt) -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Northwell's cardiac surgery program ranked among New York's best in state health department report September 29th, 2026 Multiple Northwell hospitals earned the highest distinction for superior outcomes in adult cardiac surgery, including some of the state's lowest mortality rates, according to the NYS DOH report - Northwell Health's cardiac surgery program ranked among New York's best in more

NRDC Launches Responsible Carbon Removal Principles

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (TNSrpt) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * NRDC Launches Responsible Carbon Removal Principles With the worsening climate crisis affecting millions around the globe this summer, NRDC issues its first formal endorsement of carbon dioxide removal technologies. September 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) publication released today emphasizes the need for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) tec more

NYC delivery workers injured at more than five times the national rate under intense labor control by the apps, survey finds

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * NYC delivery workers injured at more than five times the national rate under intense labor control by the apps, survey finds * Surveyed workers say app control over the pace and conditions of food delivery work has severe health consequences New York, NY | September 29, 2026 - More than half of New York City's app-based food delivery workers have more

NYCEDC Selects Branding and Design Consortium to Develop Visual Identity for "N.Y.C. Groceries"

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * NYCEDC Selects Branding and Design Consortium to Develop Visual Identity for "N.Y.C. Groceries" Sep 29 2026 Gander, Librarie, Noble Signs, and Seven Roots Among Firms to Create a Distinctly New York Brand for the City's Network of Five Affordable Grocery Stores Announcement Builds on the City's Commitment to Affordable Food Access and Stronger Neighborhood Grocery Options - NEW YORK more

NYU Langone Brings More Health Screenings to Huntington's Senior Health Fair

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Brings More Health Screenings to Huntington's Senior Health Fair * NYU Langone Health expanded its presence at the Town of Huntington Senior Center's Community Health Fair on September 9, bringing health screenings, lifesaving skills training, and fall prevention education to older adults on Long Island. The To more

Pakistan: End the cycle of detention and judicial harassment of lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Commission of Jurists issued the following news: * * * Pakistan: End the cycle of detention and judicial harassment of lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha * Joint statement by international civil society organisations working on the protection of lawyers, human rights defenders and freedom of expression We, the undersigned international civil society organisations, express grave concern at the continued arb more

People of Play Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * People of Play(tm) Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference * CHICAGO, IL | September 29, 2026 -People of Play(tm), a division of The Toy Association(tm), has revealed the speaker lineup and agenda for the 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference, the largest and longest running pitch event globally. Taking place November 5 to 7 at the Embassy Suite more

Persistent Internal Metal Mixtures Associated with Pulmonary Impairment

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Persistent Internal Metal Mixtures Associated with Pulmonary Impairment * The health consequences of catastrophic wildfires may extend far beyond the period when flames are extinguished and smoke disappears, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the University of Hawaii, and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Findings from more

Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs: PH Calls for Stronger Action to Advance Women, Peace, Security Agenda in U.N.

PASAY CITY, Philippines, Sept. 29 -- The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs issued the following news release: * * * PH Calls for Stronger Action to Advance Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in the UN NEW YORK 28 September 2026 - The Philippines, reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda and called for stronger action, accountability, and sustained investment at the Ministerial-Level Side Event of the WPS-FPN, held on the sidelines of more

Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs: PH Highlights "Human Face" of Multilateralism at 81st Session of U.N. General Assembly

PASAY CITY, Philippines, Sept. 29 -- The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs issued the following news release: * * * PH Highlights the "Human Face" of Multilateralism at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly NEW YORK 27 September 2026 -- Delivering the National Statement of the Philippines at the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) today, Secretary of Foreign Affairs H.E. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro urged world leaders to "put a human fa more

Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs: PH Leads Global Efforts to Support Middle-Income Countries

PASAY CITY, Philippines, Sept. 29 -- The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs issued the following news release: * * * PH Leads Global Efforts to Support Middle-Income Countries NEW YORK 27 September 2026 -- Bringing together 19 partner nations at the United Nations General Assembly, the Philippines, represented by Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P.Lazaro, led high-level talks to fundamentally reshape how the global community supports middle-income countries. As chair of the Li more

Princeton Professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grants

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis awarded MacArthur 'genius' grants Sept. 29, 2026 Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis have been awarded 2026 MacArthur Fellowships, known informally as MacArthur "genius" grants. The fellowships recognize individuals who have demonstrated "exceptional originality in and dedication to their creative pursuits," according more

Princeton Review names Elon University a Best Value College for 2027

ELON, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- Elon University posted the following news release: * * * The Princeton Review names Elon University a Best Value College for 2027 * The education services company has one again named Elon to its Best Value Colleges for 2027 list. The Princeton Review has named Elon University one of the nation's best-value colleges in an annual publication for students and families seeking colleges where career preparation is a focus and relative affordability a considerati more

Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaks at 2026 Refugee Education Summit

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaks at 2026 Refugee Education Summit * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-On September 23, Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia participated in "Supporting Refugee and Newcomer Youth During Changing Times: A Fireside Chat," a Lunch and Plenary Session held at the 2026 Refugee Education Summit. The two-day convening in King of Prussia, PA, brough toge more

Prominent LGBTQ+ cartoonist Alison Bechdel to hold public conversation at URI on Oct. 9

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Prominent LGBTQ+ cartoonist Alison Bechdel to hold public conversation at URI on Oct. 9 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 29, 2026 - Alison Bechdel, an award-winning syndicated cartoonist and prominent LGBTQ+ figure, will hold a discussion at the University of Rhode Island on Friday, Oct. 9. Bechdel, who for 25 years authored the syndicated strip "Dykes to Watch Out For," will deliver the free public more

Protect Borrowers: Report - 52 Cents of Every Dollar of Workers' Income Gains Goes Straight to Debt Payments, as Debt Grows 8x Faster Than Take-Home Pay

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release: * * * Report: 52 Cents of Every Dollar of Workers' Income Gains Goes Straight to Debt Payments, as Debt Grows 8x Faster than Take-Home Pay New Analysis of Consumer Credit Data Finds Debt Payments Now Claim 10 Percent of Household After-Tax Income; Real Debt Payments Have Increased by Nearly 15 Percent in Three Years - September 29, 2026 | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A more

Queens County Bar Association Opposes Proposed DOJ Rule Allowing Civil Penalties for Contempt in Immigration Court

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Queens County Bar association 88-14 Sutphin Blvd., 3rd Floor, Jamaica, New York 11435 (718) 291-4500 WWW.QCBA.ORG Comment on the Proposed Justice Department Rule, 8 CFR Parts 1003 and 1103 "Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority" On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Dep more

Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'From Strategic Patience to Persistent Counter-Escalation: Iran's Emerging Theory of Deterrence'

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 109) on September 17, 2026, by Sina Toossi entitled "From Strategic Patience to Persistent Counter-Escalation: Iran's Emerging Theory of Deterrence." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary On Sept. 6, Iran's parliamentary speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared that "the era of 'proportionate responses' is over" and that any violation of Iran's interest more

Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Structural Misalignment and the Limits of Pressure: Trump and Brazil's 2026 Election'

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 111) on September 24, 2026, by Andre Pagliarini and Feliciano de Sa Guimaraes entitled "Structural Misalignment and the Limits of Pressure: Trump and Brazil's 2026 Election." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary A conservative wave is spreading across Latin America. Since 2025, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, and Honduras have elected right-wing governments that have all larg more

Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'The Wrong Race: The US, China, and AI Competition'

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 110) on September 18, 2026, by Alvin Wang Graylin entitled "The Wrong Race: The US, China, and AI Competition." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The conventional wisdom in Washington says the United States and China are locked in an existential race to reach a decisive strategic advantage in developing artificial intelligence, or AI. Take Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent' more

Readout of U.N. Secretary-General's Meeting With Minister for Foreign Affairs of Islamic Republic of Iran Araghchi

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Readouts - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Secretary-General and the Minister for Foreign Affairs exchanged views on the ongoing conflict in the more

Readout of U.N. Secretary-General's Meeting With Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Herath

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 29 September 2026 New York, UN Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mr. Vijitha Herath, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Readouts | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Vijitha Herath, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The Secretary-General commended the Government' more

Redeveloping Contaminated Properties: What Brownfield Developers Need to Know

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Redeveloping Contaminated Properties: What Brownfield Developers Need to Know * Brownfield redevelopment remains one of the most effective paths to converting underused, contaminated land into productive assets -warehouses, housing, mixed-use developments, and industrial facilities. But the legal landscape governing these projects has shifted significantly over the past two years. more

Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade * Three individuals whose work has helped strengthen filmmaking, storytelling and the arts in northwestern Pennsylvania will lead PennWest Edinboro's "At the Movies" Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 3. Margaret Dieudonne, Jackie George '72 and John C. Lyons '00 have been selected as grand marshals for the annual par more

Rep. Smith, Co-signers Issue Letter to IRS CEO Bisignano

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank Bisignano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Frank Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20224 Chief Executive Officer Bisignano: I write today to refer the Middle East Children's Alliance ( more

Rep. Torres and Sen. Gillibrand Lead NY Delegation in Urging HHS to Restore Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants and Release FY2026 Funds

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Torres and Sen. Gillibrand Lead NY Delegation in Urging HHS to Restore Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants and Release FY2026 Funds Sep 24, 2026 Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand led a follow-up letter, joined by Representatives Nydia M. Velazquez (NY-7), Grace Meng (NY-6), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), and Timothy M. more

Repo markets and monetary policy implementation

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- The Bank of Canada posted the following news: * * * Repo markets and monetary policy implementation * Available as: PDF #Introduction Good afternoon. It's a pleasure to be in New York among so many familiar faces from across the financial community. I am looking forward to a great discussion today. Before we get to the conversation, I'd like to take a few minutes to update you on two areas of work at the Bank of Canada that wi more

Report From House Committee on Energy & Commerce: Examining Program Integrity Requirements and Exposing Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSCrpt) -- THE REAL COSTS OF FRAUD: Examining Program Integrity Requirements and Exposing Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid - A report from House Committee on Energy and Commerce - September 2026 (87 pages) * * * Contents I. Executive Summary ... 4 II. Table of Acronyms ... 7 III. Findings ... 9 IV. Background ... 11 A. Overview of the Medicaid Program ... 12 B. Overview of the Medicare Program ... 15 C. Types of Health Care Fraud ... 17 D. Federal Health Care Fraud more

Reps. Steil, Jordan, Comer Issue Letter to WilmerHale Parnter Machen

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to WilmerHale partner Ronald C. Machen: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 Mr. Ronald C. Machen Partner WilmerHale 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Wash more

Retail Industry Leaders Association Warns Proposed Enforcement Policy Could Chill Procompetitive Retail Practices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20580 FTC Docket No. 2026-1057 COMMENTS OF THE RETAIL INDUSTRY LEADERS ASSOCIATION Monica Welt RETAIL INDUSTRY LEADERS ASSOCIATION 99 M Street SE, Ste. 700 Washington, D.C. 20003 Meredith C. Slawe Michael W. McTigue Jr. Karen Hoffman Lent Michael H. Menitove more

RFA Elects 2027 Board and Leadership at Annual Meeting

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * RFA Elects 2027 Board and Leadership at Annual Meeting * The Renewable Fuels Association elected officers and its board of directors for the 2027 fiscal year today at its annual membership meeting in Kansas City, Mo. Derek Peine, CEO of Western Plains Energy in Oakley, Kan., was re-elected chairman and Thomas Harwood, CEO of Al-Corn Clean Fuel in Claremont, Minn., won re-electi more

RIT Grad Named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow for Her Innovative Artwork

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 29 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 RIT grad named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow for her innovative artwork Christine "CK" Sun Kim receives an $800,000 stipend - Artist Christine "CK" Sun Kim, who graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2002 with support from RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow. The prestigious award, known as a "genius grant, more

Rita Ora to Perform at Second Annual AmfAR London

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Rita Ora to Perform at Second Annual amfAR London Audi and Chancery Rosewood Are Presenting Sponsors Jeremy Irons and Philip Treacy to Be Honored (Previously Announced) - September 29, 2026 --Internationally celebrated singer, actor, and producer Rita Ora is confirmed to headline the second annual amfAR London at The Chancery Rosewood on Friday, October 16, 2026. Singer more

San Diego Padres and Delaware North unveil new postseason menu items at Petco Park

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * San Diego Padres and Delaware North unveil new postseason menu items at Petco Park * Surf and Turf Sandwich, Tuna Poke Crunchy Taco among limited-time offerings for October baseball. Photos are available for media use by clicking here. Photo Credit: San Diego Padres SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2026) - The San Diego Padres and hospitality and retail partner Delaware North Sportservice are in more

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $13.2+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $13.2+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK * Schumer Helped Create AFG & SAFER Programs To Train, Equip, And Staff Fire Departments Across Upstate NY Schumer Pushed To Re-Authorize Programs In 2024 To Continue Delivering Gear, Training, And Other Vital Support For First Responders Schumer, Gillibrand more

SEC Charges Merchant Cash Advance Companies and Their Founder for Operating an Alleged Investment Fraud

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jacob Garfinkel, 5G Funding LLC, and Five G Funding LLC, No. 26-cv-11825 (N.D. Ill. filed Sept. 28, 2026) On September 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged 5G Funding and Five G Funding (together, "5G Funding"), two Skokie, Illinois-based companies, and their CEO and owner Jacob Garfinkel with operating an alleged investment fr more

SEC Charges Multiple Entities in Fraud Schemes Totaling at Least $15 Million That Used WhatsApp and Other Platforms to Lure Investors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges Multiple Entities in Fraud Schemes Totaling at Least $15 Million That Used WhatsApp and Other Platforms to Lure Investors * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged multiple entities that are likely operated by individuals located overseas for defrauding hundreds of retail investors, including many in the U.S., through so-called investment confidence scams where the more

SEC Charges Multiple Entities in Fraud Schemes Totaling at Least $15 Million That Used WhatsApp, Other Platforms to Lure Investors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cryptoaiml Ltd.; Cryptoaiml Capital Foundation, No. 26-civ-08508 (S.D.N.Y filed Sept. 29, 2026) Securities and Exchange Commission v. TSAI Pro Ltd.; TSAI Capital Foundation, No. 26-civ-08518 (S.D.N.Y filed Sept. 29, 2026) On September 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged multiple entities that are likely operated by individual more

SEC Charges New Jersey Resident as Additional Defendant in Alleged Insider Trading Scheme

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jordan Meadow, et. al., No. 1:23-cv-05573 (S.D.N.Y. filed June 29, 2023) On September 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed an amended complaint to name Chris Farrant, a New Jersey resident, as an additional defendant in a previously filed insider trading case. According to the SEC's amended complaint, Farrant traded in the securi more

Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry to Its Sanctions List

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry to Its Sanctions List * On 28 September 2026, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and underline in the entry below on its IS more

Sen. Grassley: Breaking - Jack Smith Obtained Journalist Communications With Government Sources

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.29.2026 BREAKING: Jack Smith Obtained Journalist Communications with Government Sources WASHINGTON - Whistleblower disclosures made to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), show that former Special Counsel Jack Smith swept up communications from over a dozen national media outlets as part of the "Arctic Frost" election inve more

Significant September Nor'easter Results in Billions of Damages and Economic Loss

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * Significant September Nor'easter Results in Billions of Damages and Economic Loss * The massive nor'easter caused $10-$13 billion in total damages and economic loss across the region, according to a preliminary report from AccuWeather experts. AccuWeather experts say long duration and major coastal flooding from the mid- more

Software & Information Industry Association Urges FTC to Clearly Define Operative Terms and Limit Disclosure Duties to Above-Baseline Prices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SIIA.NET September 25, 2026 Office of the Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Comment on Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 Dear Secretary Tabor: The Software & Information Industry Association ("SI more

SRC Receives Order for Air Surveillance Radar Systems to Support UAS Operations

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, posted the following news release: * * * SRC Receives Order for Air Surveillance Radar Systems to Support UAS Operations * Syracuse, NY - SRC, Inc. ("SRC" or "Company"), a global, not-for-profit, defense research and development company, today announced that it has received a purchase order from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (G more

Staff Spotlight: Teniesea Russell builds community from the inside out in Brown's residence halls

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 29 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Staff Spotlight: Teniesea Russell builds community from the inside out in Brown's residence halls * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -For Teniesea Russell, supporting students at Brown University means them helping them navigate new social and residential dynamics, connecting them with campus resources, or simply sitting with someone who needs to share their story. As a residential area coordinator, more

Stanton, Ranking Member Raskin Demand Answers After Congressional Access Blocked at Immigration Courtroom Inside FEMA Headquarters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Ranking Member Raskin Demand Answers After Congressional Access Blocked at Immigration Courtroom Inside FEMA Headquarters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, and U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of more

Statement From Governor Hochul on Cornell University Sexual Assault Case

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Governor Hochul on Cornell University Sexual Assault Case * "The allegations in this case are nothing short of horrifying. For any student to come forward after an experience like this takes extraordinary courage. No student should ever be left wondering whether the institutions meant to protect them will listen and act. "I support the district attorney's decision to reopen t more

Study examines inequities in high school binge drinking

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Study examines inequities in high school binge drinking * A study by CUNY SPH Distinguished Professor Luisa N. Borrell and York College Adjunct Assistant Professor Thinh Toan Vu found that the estimated likelihood of binge drinking was unevenly distributed across groups of high school students, with the highest estimates among 12th graders who iden more

Summer research helps Trine student Benham on career path

ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Summer research helps Trine student Benham on career path * By Taylor Peel English/Communication '27 Trine University student Julia Benham participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) this summer, gaining hands-on research experience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Julia, a biology/pre-physician assistant studies major from Lancaster, New York, first learned about the REU through Tri more

SWC Responds to Mayor Mamdani's Antisemitism Strategy: Commitments Must Lead to Action

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 29 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * SWC Responds to Mayor Mamdani's Antisemitism Strategy: Commitments Must Lead to Action * Statement from Jim Berk, CEO of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The Simon Wiesenthal Center welcomes several concrete commitments in Mayor Mamdani's Strategy to Combat Antisemitism, including increased resources for hate-crime prevention, security for vulnerable Jewish institutions, Holoc more

Syracuse University: 2 Beckman Scholars Reflect on Independent Research, Finding Their Path

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * 2 Beckman Scholars Reflect on Independent Research, Finding Their Path Joanna Lepper '28 and Sydney Choy '28 detail their lab work with faculty mentors and how being part of the program has shaped their future goals. Dialynn Dwyer Sept. 29, 2026 The Beckman Scholars Program gives first- and second-year students in select research labs a rare opportunity: 15 months of mentored, full-time research support f more

Terrence Jenkins '04 Named Centennial Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Terrence Jenkins '04 Named Centennial Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 29, 2026) -North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced today that Academy Award-winning producer, entertainment host and actor Terrence Jenkins '04, better known as Terrence J, will serve as grand marshal of the 100th edition of the Great more

The ASAM Weekly for September 29, 2026

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for September 29, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -September 29 Cannabis takes center stage this week, beginning with the clinical puzzle of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Whether you've encountered it in board prep or at the bedside with a distressed patient, a new review in JAMA offers a vital refresher on the phenomenon. Beyond GI distress, ca more

The CEO Center Calls on Business Leaders to Support Trusted Elections

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The CEO Center Calls on Business Leaders to Support Trusted Elections * Free, fair, secure, and accessible elections are essential to business confidence, economic stability, and the rule of law As the 2026 midterm elections approach, The CEO Center of The Conference Board is calling on business leaders to help strengthen confidence in America's electoral process, encourage nonpartisan civic participation, more

The Princeton Review Ranks Baruch #1 Public College for Value in Northeast

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * The Princeton Review Ranks Baruch #1 Public College for Value in Northeast * The Princeton Review recognized Baruch College for "delivering outstanding academics, affordable cost, and great career foundations." Baruch College is the top public college in the Northeast for return on investment, according to The Princeton Review's "Best Value Colleges for 2027." The College also ranked #1 among public institutions in the more

Thought Machine partners with AWS on AI-powered solution to accelerate legacy banking migrations

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Thought Machine partners with AWS on AI-powered solution to accelerate legacy banking migrations * London and New York, 29 September 2026: Thought Machine, the cloud-native core banking and payments technology company, today announced an AI-powered migration solution to accelerate banking modernisation with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) Transform. The solution enables banks to modernis more

Through the Fire

HOUGHTON, New York, Sept. 28 -- Houghton University posted the following news: * * * Through the Fire * This summer, Coach Danielle Heffernan and the Houghton Women's Volleyball team were preparing for what they imagined would be an unforgettable season. It has indeed been unforgettable. The team is strong. They are remarkable young women we are privileged to call our students, our friends, and Highlanders. As I write, they are preparing to begin conference play and compete for the Empire 8 more

Thune: Republicans' Rural Health Transformation Program Delivers Historic Investments in All 50 States

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 Thune: Republicans' Rural Health Transformation Program Delivers Historic Investments in All 50 States WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we're coming to the end of the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Pr more

Tove Helland Hammer '69, first female editor of ILR Review, dies at 80

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Tove Helland Hammer '69, first female editor of ILR Review, dies at 80 * Tove Helland Hammer '69, professor emerita of organizational behavior in the ILR School and the first female editor of the ILR Review, died on Sept. 12 in Ithaca. She was 80. Hammer taught in the ILR School's Department of Organizational Behavior for 47 years, beginning in 1973 as an instructor. She was named an assistant professor the fo more

Toy Industry Raises $470,000 for Children Impacted by LA Wildfires at Golf & Give FUNdraiser

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Toy Industry Raises $470,000 for Children Impacted by LA Wildfires at Golf & Give FUNdraiser * The toy industry came together at The Toy Foundation's (TTF) Golf & Give FUNdraiser on September 16 for an evening of networking, golf, and giving back that raised $470,000 to benefit children whose lives were upended by the Los Angeles wildfires. The fundraiser took place during The Toy Association's LA more

Triptych of works by dance professor, choreographer Cynthia Oliver features Illinois dance alumni

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Triptych of works by dance professor, choreographer Cynthia Oliver features Illinois dance alumni * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Award-winning choreographer and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign dance professor Cynthia Oliver created a triptych of three interconnected dance pieces that will be performed Oct. 2-3 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. "Turn. Turning. TURNT." is more

Turner and County of San Diego Celebrate Opening of New Substance Use Treatment Center

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner and County of San Diego Celebrate Opening of New Substance Use Treatment Center * Turner joined the County of San Diego and community partners to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Substance Use Residential & Treatment Services (SURTS) center in National City, marking an important investment in behavioral health services in the South Bay. The celebration was attended by Cou more

Twenty-fifth session of the Assembly of States Parties to be held in The Hague

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, Sept. 29 -- The International Criminal Court posted the following news release: * * * Twenty-fifth session of the Assembly of States Parties to be held in The Hague * The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (the "Bureau") decided on 28 September 2026 that the twenty-fifth session of the Assembly, originally scheduled to take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York, will be relocated to The Hague more

Two Bard Alumnae Christine Sun Kim MFA '13 and Layli Long Soldier MFA '14 Named 2026 MacArthur Fellows

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Sept. 29 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Two Bard Alumnae Christine Sun Kim MFA '13 and Layli Long Soldier MFA '14 Named 2026 MacArthur Fellows ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.-- Bard alumnae Christine Sun Kim MFA '13 and Layli Long Soldier MFA '14 have been named 2026 MacArthur Fellows. Kim, an artist exploring the political, cultural, and multisensory dimensions of sound, spoken language, and communication, and Long Solider, a poet illustrati more

Two Men Charged In Scheme To Defraud Investors Seeking To Invest In Pre-Ipo Companies And Trading Fund

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Two Men Charged In Scheme To Defraud Investors Seeking To Invest In Pre-Ipo Companies And Trading Fund * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, and the Acting Inspector in Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service ("USPIS"), Darnell Edwards, announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging more

U.N. Secretary-General's Remarks at High-level Meeting to Commemorate Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Adoption of Durban Declaration, Programme of Action

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 28 September 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's remarks at the High-level Meeting to Commemorate the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General The United Nations is guided by a simple yet profound purpose: To help build a more peaceful, just and equal world where the dignity and rights of every person is uphe more

U.N. Secretary-General's Remarks at Plenary Meeting on International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 29 September 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's remarks at the Plenary Meeting on the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Statements - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General We meet at the most dangerous nuclear moment since the end of the Cold War. Eighty-one years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear weapons continue to cast a shadow over humanity. And that shadow is darkening. N more

U.N. Security Council ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry to Its Sanctions List

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- United Nations Security Council issued the following news: * * * 28 September 2026 Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry to Its Sanctions List On 28 September 2026, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and underline in the more

UB Center for the Arts Announces Roger Waters Presents Legacy - A Pink Floyd Show

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB Center for the Arts Announces Roger Waters Presents Legacy - A Pink Floyd Show * All-new live production led by Harry Waters comes to the Mainstage Theatre on April 13 By CAS Staff The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) announces Roger Waters Presents LEGACY - A Pink Floyd Show, an all-new live production coming to the Mainstage Theatre on Tues more

UB's Holly Jean Buck named MacArthur Fellow

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB's Holly Jean Buck named MacArthur Fellow * Holly Buck with UB's Solar Strand behind her. Holly Jean Buck, associate professor in the Department of Environment and Sustainability in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected as one of the 2026 MacArthur Fellows, recipients of the highly selective "genius grants." Photo: MacArthur more

UC-Irvine: NSF Advances Plan to Build World's Most Powerful Laser

IRVINE, California, Sept. 30 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 NSF advances plan to build world's most powerful laser UC Irvine physicists are leading two critical project research thrusts - The National Science Foundation has awarded a round of funding toward a total of $13.7 million to advance the development of the world's most powerful laser into its final design phase. The NSF Optical Parametric Amplifier Line las more

UNCG Honors Program Opens Affordable Study Abroad Opportunities in Copenhagen

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Honors Program Opens Affordable Study Abroad Opportunities in Copenhagen * This summer, eight students from UNC Greensboro's Lloyd International Honors College traded their familiar surroundings for the cobblestone streets of Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of the college's first honors-exclusive study abroad trip. Led by Assistant Director of Honors Student Experienc more

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Prepares Students for Fixed Income Careers Through Student-Managed Hart Fund

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 30 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Learning to bond Bond markets are in turmoil, but real-money fund gives Tippie students experience in managing through it. September 29, 2026 The size of the global bond market has tripled to more than $100 trillion since the Great Recession, creating a critical need for financial professionals. Enter the Tippie College of Business and its Hart Fund. Mahmut Ilerisoy, associate p more

University Settlement Society of New York: Head Start Program Faces Criticism Over Proposed Cuts to Administrative Funding and Support for Multilingual Children

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 To Whom It May Concern: I am the Assistant Director with University Settlement Society of New York, a nonprofit provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services, and I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the more

Upstate Researchers Uncover Clue to How the Brain Wires Itself

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 Upstate researchers uncover clue to how the brain wires itself Researchers at Upstate Medical University have identified a key mechanism that helps determine the length of myelin, the protective coating that surrounds many nerve fibers and allows signals to travel efficiently through the nervous system. The findings, published this more

USD Theater to Open Season Oct. 1 With 'Stop Kiss'

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 29 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Theater to Open Season Oct. 1 With 'Stop Kiss' * The University of South Dakota's Department of Theatre will present Diana Son's "Stop Kiss" to open the 26-27 theater season, with performances Oct. 1-3 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee performance on Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. In the hustle and bustle of New York City, New York, Callie and Sara meet by happenstance and c more

UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record UVA Holds No. 5 Ranking in Supreme Court Clerkships September 29, 2026 Mike Fox A record 129 University of Virginia School of Law alumni are clerking across the country this term, including four at the U.S. Supreme Court, surpassing the Law School's previous high of 116 set in 2021. Also in the 2026 term, 37 alumni are clerking in federal a more

Vandermolen Power Urges Stage-Wise Development of Verifiable Compute Derivatives Market

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VANDERMOLEN POWER | CFTC COMPUTE DERIVATIVES RFC Page 1 COMMENT OF VANDERMOLEN POWER Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts RIN 3038-AF77 Submitted by Vandermolen Power Limited Representative Lee Vandermolen, Founder and Chief Executive Comment deadline October 20, 2026 Contact Lee more

Vanita Gupta and Karen Kaiser Join Knight Institute Board

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Vanita Gupta and Karen Kaiser Join Knight Institute Board * NEW YORK - The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University today announced that Vanita Gupta, who directs the Center for Law and Public Trust at New York University and previously served as Associate Attorney General of the United States, and Karen Kaiser, who serves as director and more

Vera Institute of Justice Urges DHS to Rescind New Rule Eliminating Asylum Interview Requirements

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 34 35th Street, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn NY 11232 t 212 334 1300 f 212 941 9407 vera.org September 28, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Joseph B. Edlow Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Comment on the Interim Final Rule by the Depar more

Verint Named a Leader Across Four 2026 ISG Buyers Guide Evaluations for CX Technology

MELVILLE, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Verint Named a Leader Across Four 2026 ISG Buyers Guide Evaluations for CX Technology * MELVILLE, N.Y., September 29, 2026 - Verint(r) today announced it was recognized as a Leader across four 2026 ISG Contact Center Buyers Guide evaluations covering AI more

Verizon elects Charles Phillips to its Board of Directors

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon elects Charles Phillips to its Board of Directors * #At a glance * New board member: Charles Phillips, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Recognize, joins Verizon's Board of Directors as its 10th member, effective immediately. * Proven enterprise leadership: Brings extensive executive experience across major tech and finance or more

Veteran Project Finance Lawyer Raymond Azar Joins Gibson Dunn as Co-Chair of Power and Renewables Practice Group

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Veteran Project Finance Lawyer Raymond Azar Joins Gibson Dunn as Co-Chair of Power and Renewables Practice Group * Gibson Dunn announced today that Dr. Raymond Azar has joined the firm's New York office, where he will serve as a partner in the Energy and Infrastructure Practice Group and as Co-Chair of the Power and Renewables Practice Group. A leading project more

VHB Expands Long Island Environmental Practice with Adam Nasiatka

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Expands Long Island Environmental Practice with Adam Nasiatka * VHB welcomes Adam Nasiatka as a Senior Project Manager in our Hauppauge, New York, office. In this role, Adam will help expand VHB's Site Investigation and Remediation (SI&R) practice across Long more

Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Neck Lymph Node Removal Linked to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Neck Lymph Node Removal Linked to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline September 29, 2026 Surgery to remove lymph nodes in the neck may interfere with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage from the brain, contributing to cognitive impairment, according to new multicenter research led by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists. The paper, published Sept. 29 in Neuron, more

Weill Cornell receives $3M to launch research center for HIV's effects on brain

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Weill Cornell receives $3M to launch research center for HIV's effects on brain * Weill Cornell Medicine and Rutgers Health in New Brunswick, New Jersey 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-associated brain injury. The New York-New Jersey Center for Actionable NeuroHIV more

White & Case advises Aura Minerals on US$200 million syndicated loan facility

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Aura Minerals on US$200 million syndicated loan facility * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Aura Minerals Inc., as borrower, on its US$200 million unsecured syndicated loan facility. Aura intends to use the net proceeds to finance payments to suppliers, as well as to finance the prepayment of its costs of producing and selling goods. Citibank G more

Wilmington College: Alumni Awards Presentations Recognize Professional Distinction and Service

WILMINGTON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * Alumni Awards Presentations Recognize Professional Distinction and Service Sep 28, 2026 Wilmington College alumni were front and center when the Alumni Association presented service awards and recognized established and emerging career excellence on Sept. 19 at the Homecoming Alumni Awards Brunch. Honored were Kameron Rinehart, Class of 2020, Young Alumni Award; Tara Clark Durbin '01, Alumni Citation for Disti more

WIU Art Gallery to Feature Anders Johnson's "Sea Legs" Exhibition

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Art Gallery to Feature Anders Johnson's "Sea Legs" Exhibition * MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Art Gallery will present "Sea Legs," a solo exhibition by Kentucky-based artist and educator Anders Johnson, Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 12. An artist reception will be held 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Johnson will speak about his work at 5 p.m. Johnson is an arti more

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