NEW YORK, July 3 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: LIFE, a monument consisting of two sculptures, 10 and 18 feet high, stands firmly outside the entrance of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center's Emergency Department on East 68th Street. LIFE is composed of a series of steel rings with different heights and radiuses assembled on top of each other, shifting from the vertical axis to create two dynamic and iconic shapes. While appearing visually uns  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Patent Is for a Machine Learning Module That Selects Quantum or Classical Computing for Optimal Business Outcomes * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been granted a US patent for a "quantum computing machine learning module" that trains artificial intelligence (AI) models to determine when and how computational tasks would be best handled by quantum computing versus classical computi  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Domingo Miron as group chief executive -- Financial Services, effective Sept. 1, 2019. He succeeds Richard Lumb, who will retire from the company on Aug. 31, 2019. Miron currently serves as group operating officer for Accenture's Financial Services operating group, with responsibility for executing the operating group's business strategy and operations.   more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. today announced that private equity funds it manages have completed the sale of Crunch Fitness to TPG Growth. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Akin Gump corporate partner David D'Urso led the team advising Angelo Gordon and Crunch. He was joined by counsel Timothy Clark and Sarah Withers and associates Natasha Burnett and David Ruttenberg. Akin Gump Str  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy issued the following news: Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today announced the latest accolade for the Times Union Center - the #52 spot on Pollstar's Top 200 Arena Venues around the world. The ranking is based on ticket sales for the first half of 2019, putting Albany County's newly renovated facility ahead of the Toyota Center in Houston, the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas and the TD Garden in Boston, among others. The T  more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Albany County issued the following news: * * * - New Name for the County Nursing Home Comes with New Website * * * Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today took the public and news media on a tour of the ongoing renovations the Albany County Nursing Home while announcing the facility's new name and a new website to match. Construction at "Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center" will be complete next year and will feature state-of-the-art enhancements   more

ALFRED, New York, July 3 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Dillon Smith knows well the challenges that come with being a member of the military and a college student. Smith joined the Army in 2011 during his junior year of high school and has held the roles of both student and soldier since enrolling at Alfred University in the spring of 2014. Smith earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and experimental psychology (minors in sociology and public law) from Alfred   more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: * * * - ALM continues its global expansion and revenue transformation * * * Today, ALM announced the acquisition of Australia's General Counsel Summit from Connect Media. The General Counsel Summit, based in Sydney, Australia, is an event for in-house General Counsel (GC), that provides education and networking to help GCs improve their in-house operations. This acquisition extends ALM's port  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: * * * - Former Partner & Co-Founder from Valence Marketing Infrastructure Joins ALM's Executive Team * * * ALM Media announced today that Jimi Li has joined ALM as Chief Technology Officer. Li joins ALM after serving as Partner & Co-Founder of Valence Marketing Infrastructure since 2018, where he served as a Martech expert, using a data-driven approach to help clients audit current state, des  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: * * * - ALM to honor Mauro with annual award in his name * * * ALM announces that Tony Mauro, who has chronicled the U.S. Supreme Court for nearly 40 years, is retiring from ALM daily news coverage effective today. Mauro joined Legal Times in 2000 and previously reported for Gannett News Service and USA Today. He is the author of several books about the high court, including 'Illustrated Grea  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The American Museum of Natural History issued the following news: This month at the Museum, let astrophysicist Jackie Faherty guide you through Manhattanhenge (https://www.amnh.org/calendar/manhattanhenge-july-11), when the Sun aligns with the New York City street grid. Also join us for SpaceFest (https://www.amnh.org/calendar/spacefest), a day-long, fun-filled celebration of the day 50 years ago when American astronauts stepped out of the Apollo 11 spacecraft onto the surfa  more

PURCHASE, New York, July 2 -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: * * * - William J. Flynn to Become Chairman of the Board on January 1, 2020 - John W. Dietrich to Become President and Chief Executive Officer * * * Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer William J. (Bill) Flynn will retire from the company effective January 1, 2020, after a successful 13-year tenure, and become Chairman of the B  more

BEMIDJI, Minnesota, July 2 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: Bemidji State University's Dr. Michael Lund, assistant professor of technology, art and design (TAD), was accepted as a fellow to attend the Micro Nanotechnology Education Special Interest Group (MNTeSIG) meeting and High Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) in St. Louis, Missouri in late July. Lund will be part of a full-day special interest group and will present "Building Partnerships with Industry: Providi  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 1 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider and investment firm, issued the following news release: CBRE today announced that Benji Baer has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. Baer joins CBRE from J.P. Morgan, where she served as Managing Director, Global Head of Investments and Product Marketing, Asset and Wealth Management. Based in New York, Ms. Baer will be responsible for enhancing CBRE's marketing capabilities and providing st  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone today announced that it has completed its previously announced conversion to a corporation from a publicly traded partnership. Stephen A. Schwarzman, Blackstone Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, said, "Our conversion to a corporation is an exciting next step for Blackstone, which we believe will make it much easier for both domestic and international investors to own our stock. We're pleased that man  more

BROOKLYN, New York, July 3 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following news release: Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams invited Brooklynites to join him for upcoming free shows at the Wingate Concert Series at Wingate Park in East Flatbush, which will take place on Tuesday, July 9th; Wednesday, July 10th; Tuesday, July 16th; Wednesday, July 17th, and Thursday, July 18th. Borough President Adams, who is also hosting free outdoor entertainment this summer at Ford  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader and part of the S&P 500(R) Index, has completed its previously announced acquisition of retirement plan custody and trust assets from TD Ameritrade Trust Company, a subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corpo  more

BRONX, New York, July 5 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a negative recommendation on the de Blasio Administration's proposal to build borough-based jails in four boroughs, including a new jail in the Mott Haven neighborhood of The Bronx. "Throughout this process the city has refused to address the concerns of The Bronx, nor has the administration adequately included our borough in its planning  more

BROOKLYN, New York, July 2 -- Brooklyn Public Library issued the following news release: * * * - Featuring demonstrations, classes, and meditations with practitioners from multiple Tai Chi disciplines, the celebration will include the first-ever public display of Lou Reed's personal collection of Tai Chi literature, weapons, films, and more. * * * Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) announced today the launch of International Lou Reed Tai Chi Day, taking place on Saturday, August 3 at BPL's Centra  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 3 [TNSresearch] -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * - Study found that hospitals with more black patients saw smaller increases in compliance with new sepsis protocols than those that treat mainly white patients, highlighting a need to evaluate the effects of quality improvement projects for minority groups. * * * The New York Sepsis Initiative was launched in 2014 with the goal of improving the prompt identification and treatment of se  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader is recommended in three key litigation categories in the 2019 edition of The Legal 500 US: Securities Litigation - Defense; Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense; and Corporate investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense: Advice to Individuals. The firm climbed in the Securities Litigation rankings and garnered numerous testimonials. "[Cadw  more

SACRAMENTO, California, July 3 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today joined a multistate coalition, led by Illinois and New York, defending the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workers across the country in three cases currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. The central question at issue is whether Title VII's prohibition against sex discrimination protects LGBT employees f  more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, July 2 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Five employee-volunteers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., together with the Mid-Hudson Valley organizations they support, were honored last month at Central Hudson's 29th annual Community Service Award event. "These employees exemplify what Central Hudson is all about, because everything we do is about serving the people of the Mid-Hudson Valley," said Centra  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * - Tong & 21 AGs File Brief in Cases Involving Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity * * * On the heels of Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots that began the modern gay rights movement, Attorney General William Tong joined Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general i  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: The New York Law Journal has recognized Kathy Pakenham, partner-in-charge of Cooley's New York office, as one of its Distinguished Leaders of the Year. The awards recognize 23 lawyers in leadership roles who have achieved impressive results in the past year, demonstrating clear leadership skills leading to positive outcomes. Widely recognized as one of the top tax litigators in the US and ranked among the best in her   more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Coty, a manufacturer of beauty products, issued the following news release: Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) today announced a Turnaround Plan to drive substantial improvement in Consumer Beauty while also further optimizing Luxury and Professional Beauty. The Plan focuses on three strategic pillars: rediscover growth, regain operational leadership and build a culture of pride and performance, with the objective to steadily improve gross margin and operating margin, more in line with   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - NY-22 Voters Deserve to Know if Cornwell is With them or With the Special Interests * * * As wannabe Washington Republican Steve Cornwell launches his campaign for Congress, New York voters deserve to know if he stands with them on health care. Last year, the Administration made an ill-advised decision to no longer defend against a lawsuit that would gut protections for 130 milli  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety International now offers Enhanced Flight Vision System Touchdown and Rollout training for Gulfstream G280, G450, G500, G550, G600 and G650 aircraft. "The development of these courses highlights our commitment to provide training that will enable our Customers to take full advantage of the approval Gulfstream has received for use of the Enhanced Flight Vision System for instrument approaches all the w  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) finished the second quarter of 2019 marking 70 consecutive quarters as the most-watched cable news network in total day and primetime among total viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. During 2Q'19, FNC averaged 1.3 million total viewers and 227,000 with A25-54 in total day. In primetime, FNC delivered 2.4 million total viewers and 373,000 in the   more

VALHALLA, New York, July 2 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a global leader in the innovation, development, and manufacture of cell culture media, announced plans to open a third manufacturing facility located in Tilburg, Netherlands. The company currently has sites in the United States and Japan. Fujifilm's investment in this project demonstrates its commitment to accelerate development in bioproduction and, cell and gene therapy markets. The facili  more

VALHALLA, New York, July 1 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: Century Therapeutics, a Versant Ventures-created company developing allogeneic or off-the-shelf immune cell therapies for cancer, emerged from stealth mode today with $250 million in financing commitments from Bayer, Versant and FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics Inc. (FCDI). The proceeds will enable Century to advance multiple programs into the clinic for hematologic and solid malignancies. Today's announcement adds Leaps by Bayer   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 -- Goodwin Procter, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Goodwin announced today that Andy Barton has joined its ERISA and Executive Compensation practice as a partner in the New York office. Barton focuses on executive compensation and the related tax and securities law issues that arise in the private equity realm -- in acquisitions as well as in the day-to-day operations of portfolio companies. He represents both private equity sponsor  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 3 -- Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors issued the following news release: On the heels of Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots that began the modern gay rights movement, a coalition of 22 attorneys general are today filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court arguing that federal antidiscrimination laws protect LGBTQ+ employees. The coalition, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and New York Attorney General Letitia James, wil  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader and part of the S&P 500(R) Index, today announced that Holtzbrinck Publishing Group (Holtzbrinck) has selected Broadridge to standardize and streamline its financial communications with over 35 banks global  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 1 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ice Miller LLP is excited to welcome Samuel Raboy to the Firm's Business Group in New York. Focusing on private equity mergers and acquisitions, Sam represents financial sponsors and their portfolio companies, as well as strategic buyers, in a wide range of transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, restructurings, growth equality financings and other investments. Sam has ext  more

NEW YORK, July 3 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: As previously announced, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") will host a conference call to review second-quarter 2019 financial results on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). The results are scheduled to be released at approximately 7:00 a.m. (Eastern). The live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available on www.jpmorganchase.com under Investor Relations, Events &   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG, on its partnership with company management to acquire Crunch Fitness (Crunch). Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves over 1,300,000 members with over 300 gyms worldwide in 29 states, Puerto Rico and 4 countries. The transaction includes Crunch's company-owned "Signature" faciliti  more

NEW YORK, June 25 -- The Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of uncommon luxury hotels, issued the following news release: * * * - Leading Hotels Welcomes 11 New Members * * * The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd is pleased to introduce this summer's newest members. Adding to its portfolio of more than 400 independent, luxury hotels, Leading Hotels will welcome 11 outstanding properties from the crystalline coastline of Montenegro to lush countryside of South Africa. Each new member s  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, July 5 -- Marywood University issued the following news release: Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., Marywood University President, recently announced that six new trustees have been elected to Marywood's Board of Trustees. New board members include: Sister Mary Elaine Anderson, IHM, Scranton, Pa.; Michael E. Bugno, New York, N.Y.; Flora Keating Karem, Waverly, Pa.; Robert J. (Bobby) Lynett, Scranton, Pa.; Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM, Washington, D.C.; and Sister Kelly Qu  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey issued the following news release: * * * - AG's Office Investigation Shows CoPilot Provider Support Services Inc. Failed to Report Breach for More Than a Year * * * A healthcare administrative services and IT provider will pay $120,000 and change its business practices to resolve an investigation into its failure to provide timely notice of a data breach that affected nearly 1,900 Massachusetts residents, Attorney G  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: In our efforts to continue providing a safe passage for cyclists and reduce bicycle-related injuries and fatalities, NYPD is coordinating a citywide traffic initiative focused on preventing hazardous parking and moving infractions that interfere with the safe passage of cyclists. The initiative will commence on Monday, July 1, 2019 through Sunday, July 21, 2019. This initiative will be conducted on all t  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 2 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release: Trocaire College has received official notice from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) that it has reaffirmed the college's accreditation. With this reaffirmation of accreditation, the next on-site evaluation is scheduled for 2027-2028. The MSCHE is a voluntary, non-governmental membership association that defines, maintains, and promotes educational excellence across institutions with diverse  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) will announce its second quarter 2019 financial results on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at approximately 7:30 a.m. (ET). A conference call to discuss the results will be held on July 18, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. (ET). The call will be available at www.morganstanley.com or by dialing 1-877-895-9527 (domestic) and 1-706-679-2291 (international); the passcode is 8  more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - ECO Actions for Mid-June * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2018, the 288 ECOs across the state responded to 21,668 calls and w  more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) charged an Allegany man with multiple violations in connection with an ongoing investigation into the illegal possession and sale of wildlife, resulting in the largest seizure of illegal reptiles in state history. "W  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Forest Ranger Actions for 6/24/19 - 6/30/19 * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people fro  more

NEW YORK, July 4 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news: On Wednesday 10th July, students at UTS (University of Technology Sydney) will compete in this year's 'Law Tech Challenge for Social Justice', where each team will present their law apps to promote access to justice. At the event, students will present the applications they have created in the Neota platform to promote access to justice, and the winner will be announced at th  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Defendants Allegedly Distributed and Collected on Millions of Dollars in Debts that Consumers Did Not Owe * * * Attorney General Letitia James and the Federal Trade Commission today announced court orders stopping a scheme to distribute and collect on millions of dollars in "phantom debts," fake debts that consumers did not owe. The settlement permanently bans Buffalo-based defendan  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - LexisNexis Resold Millions of Dollars' Worth of Crash Reports Without Paying - New York State Agencies Their Required Share * * * Attorney General Letitia James today announced a multistate settlement with LexisNexis Risk Solutions and several of its affiliates (LexisNexis) for defrauding state law enforcement agencies out of more than $2.8 million. LexisNexis deliberately failed t  more

NEW YORK, July 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James Co-Leads 22 AGs to Halt Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity * * * On the heels of Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots that began the modern gay rights movement, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 20 additional Attorneys General from around the nation, are today  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement after the Trump administration gave up on its quest to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census: "Today's news is a victory for New York State, for America, and for every single person in this nation. "While the Trump Administration may have attempted to politicize the census and punish cities and states across the nation, justice prevailed, and the census will continue to remain a tool for   more

NEW YORK, July 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on the news reports that President Trump is considering an executive order to add a citizenship question to the 2020 decennial census: "We will not sit idly by and allow the President to subvert the law. "As we celebrate Independence Day, all of us, including the President, should be reminded that we live in a democracy, not a dictatorship, and must follow the law, even if we disagree with it. "We wi  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AGs Warn CFPB that Weakening Debit Card Overdraft Fee Rule Will Harm Consumers * * * Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 25 State Attorneys General opposing any effort by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to roll back or limit its Overdraft Rule. The rule, currently in place, permits banks to charge fees to consumers for overdraft services on ATM an  more

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following statement by Speaker Carl E. Heastie on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots: "Today, people will come from all over to celebrate Pride here in New York City, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots that marked the start of the gay rights movement. As we do, we honor the memory and pay tribute to the activists that fought for the LGBTQ community and especially LGBTQ youth, like Marsha P. Johns  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today demanded answers from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) on the authority's year-long failure to remedy potentially dangerous conditions at hundreds of NYCHA playgrounds found in an audit released last year. In a letter to NYCHA Interim Chair Kathryn Garcia, Comptroller Stringer called for a public explanation of how and whether NYCHA has   more

NEW YORK, July 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: The de Blasio Administration today announced New York City, Los Angeles and a coalition of 66 local governments across the nation have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of three LGBTQ employees in their legal fight to remain covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in the workplace. "As home to the largest LGBTQ community in   more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The New York State Department of State issued the following news release: A meeting of the New York Department of State's Long Island Regional Board of Review will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Perry B. Duryea III State Office Building in Hauppauge, NY. The public has the right to attend the meeting. WHAT: The New York Department of State's Long Island Regional Board of Review WHEN: Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Perry B. Dury  more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan and Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb today announced the members of the Public Campaign Financing Commission. Established as part of the FY 2020 Enacted Budget, the Commission will have the binding power to implement public campaign financing for legislative an  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The WildPlay at Jones Beach Opens for the Summer and Offers Thrilling New Experiences Along the Oceanfront - 90th Anniversary Events Planned All Summer Long with Big Birthday Bash Set for August 4th * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $100 million in total has been invested at Jones Beach in celebration of the 90th anniversary summer season at Jones Beach. This season t  more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $55 million for energy storage including commercial and residential storage projects on Long Island. This program will be launched with an initial rollout of nearly $15 million in incentives from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Energy storage projects supported by this Long Island initiative will advance progress toward achieving Ne  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Encourages New Farmers to Grow and Expand, Supporting the Sustainability of New York's Agriculture Industry * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that nearly 30 farms across New York have been awarded funding through the New Farmers Grant Fund, which assists new and early-stage farmers. Since its launch in 2014, the New Farmers Grant Fund has now awarded $4.2 million to 114   more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of the state's newest and largest public park in New York City, the 407-acre Shirley Chisholm State Park along the shores of Jamaica Bay. The new park honors Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, an educator, former representative of the 12th Congressional district in New York for seven terms and the first African American woman to run for president. The p  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Submissions Under Review by ESD; Up to 20 Part 1 Respondents Will be Invited to Proceed to Part 2 - Winning Design Proposal to be Awarded $100,000, Second Place to be Awarded $50,000 and Third Place to be Awarded $25,000 * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Part 1 submission period for the Buffalo Skyway Corridor Competition closed on Friday, and Empire State Development   more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Construction Suspended to Minimize Traffic Disruptions during Peak Travel Times * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 to 6 a.m. on Monday, July 8 to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence Day holiday. Motorists should be aware that so  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - As a Result of Solidarity Trip Last Week, Partnerships to Focus on UAV/Drones, Transportation, Energy, Cybersecurity, Financial Technology and Health Care Technology and Research - 17 Israeli Entities Will Work with Six New York State Agencies and Other Partners to Bolster Innovation and Economic Ties Between the Two States * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a wide ranging serie  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Facebook's Advertising Platform Reportedly Allows Advertisers to Tap into User's Extensive Personal Data to Use Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Familial Status, Sex and Disability to Determine Who Can See Advertisements * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today called on the Department of Financial Services to investigate reports that state-regulated advertisers are using Facebook, Inc.'s  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Facebook's Advertising Platform Reportedly Allows Advertisers to Tap into User's Extensive Personal Data to Use Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Familial Status, Sex and Disability to Determine Who Can See Advertisements * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today called on the Department of Financial Services to investigate reports that state-regulated advertisers are u  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to print the 2020 census without the citizenship question: "The Supreme Court last week made it clear that this anti-immigrant question was unconstitutional and that the census is too important to play partisan politics. "For once, President Trump has listened to reason and the facts, and dropped this cynical attempt to weaponize one of the underpinnings of our very   more

ALBANY, New York, July 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement reacting to President Trump's comments about the census citizenship question: "Despite the Supreme Court's decision to block the inclusion of a citizen question on the U.S. census, President Trump will not drop his bid to include this discriminatory question that would jeopardize the accuracy and legitimacy of census data. "To issue an executive order, which would likely be similarly struck down, or prin  more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement demanding a probe into President Trump's response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico: "It is disgraceful how this administration has treated Puerto Rico after the island was devastated by Hurricane Maria. "President Trump's neglect and refusal to provide adequate assistance only exacerbated the situation, and now almost two years since the Hurricane, Puerto Rico is still recovering and many families contin  more

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on keeping the Christopher Street Pier in Hudson River Park Open for Pride March: "For over a century, the Christopher Street Pier in Hudson River Park has been a destination for the LGBTQ community. When LGBTQ people were outlawed from gathering in public, they went to piers. "In the 1980's, it became a safe and welcoming space for the marginalized, particularly homeless LGBTQ youth of color and the tra  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 2 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Resolution to Mutually Support New York State and Israel Electric Systems * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC), the largest supplier of electricity in Israel, are establishing a partnership to promote and support innovation in the energy-sector with an emphasis on protecting the electric power grid in the State of New York, Israel, and  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Year after year, the Assembly Majority has laid out a progressive agenda that puts families first. Many of the issues that took center stage this year started right here in the People's House. In recent years, our progressive agenda had little hope of becoming reality without support from our colleagues in the Senate, but this year was different. Working with a Democratic Senate Majority for the first ti  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: The state's fiscal year (SFY) 2019-20 Enacted Budget Financial Plan projects healthy growth in tax receipts and federal aid for the current fiscal year, but raises concerns about long-term balance, increasing debt and the impacts of federal policies, according to a report (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/budget/2019/2019-20-enacted-budget-financial-plan-july.pdf) released today by St  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * - Tentative Schedule Includes $7.68 Billion of New Money and Refunding Debt Sales * * * New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/pension/scccalendar.pdf) for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities during the third quarter of 2019. The planned sales of $7.68 bil  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,872 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.9 billion and approved nearly 2.2 million payments worth nearly $14.8 billion. The office rejected 164 contracts and related transactions valued at $310 million and more than 3,600 payments valued at more than $28.5 million. More information on these contracts and p  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell today announced new executive appointments. Steven F. Kluger has been appointed Executive Deputy Superintendent for Capital Markets, James V. Regalbuto has been promoted to Deputy Superintendent for Insurance, the second ranking position in the Insurance Division, and Alice Wang McKenney has been promoted to De  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - MTAPD Canine Unit Earns First Place in New York State's Toughest Law Enforcement Canine Competition * * * The MTA Police Department's canines are officially the top dogs in New York State. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority today announced that the MTA Police Department's Canine Unit earned multiple top awards, including first place for overall department teams, at t  more

NEW YORK, July 3 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Due to Delays in Work Underway by CT DOT, Special New Haven Line Schedule Extended Through Tuesday July 9 - Customers Will Continue to Experience Crowded Conditions * * * MTA Metro-North Railroad advises New Haven Line customers that Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) crews will continue their work replacing the Atlantic Street Bridge located at the east end   more

ALBANY, New York, July 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following meeting agenda: The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, July 11, 2019, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany. Please be prepared to show identification to be admitted to the New York City or the Albany office. MEETING WILL BE BROADCAST ON THE INTERNET AT: http://www.dp  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has leased the entire Airport Distribution Center, located at 5700 E. Airport Drive in Ontario, to two tenants: Esperia Holdings, LLC and Technical Consumer Products, Inc. The 250,248-square-foot industrial building is located at the southwest corner of Airport Drive and Etiwanda Avenue. NKF Executive Managing Directors Mark Kegans and Ron Washle represented the l  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * - New Long-Term Agreement Provides Greater Insights Into Viewership and Attitudinal Data * * * beIN SPORTS, a global network of sports channels owned and operated by beIN Media Group, has signed a long-term national TV measurement agreement with Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN). With this agreement, both beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Espanol will continue to receive market intelligence and person  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- , a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Firm Deepens Government Law & Policy, Hospitality, Tourism Practices * * * Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP welcomes Bryan Grimaldi as of counsel in the firm's New York office. Grimaldi moves to the firm from his more than decade-long post as chief operating officer and general counsel of NYC & Company, Inc., the destination marketing, tourism, and partnership agent of New York City. He is credited with leadin  more

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed into law legislation banning the gay and trans panic legal defense (S3293/A2707), fulfilling his pledge to ensure nobody uses this abhorrent legal defense strategy in the State of New York. The Governor signed the measure, a key component of his 2019 Justice Agenda, on WorldPride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. The Governor also vowed to double  more

PEARL RIVER, New York, June 28 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has filed an Article 78 lawsuit seeking to overturn a Clarkstown Town Board resolution that has, in effect, blocked O&R's long-term efforts to build a new electric substation in New City. O&R urged the court to reverse and vacate the Clarkstown Town Board's action and to order the Clarkstown Town Board to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Lit  more

ORLANDO, Florida, July 2 -- The Orlando Economic Partnership issued the following news release: Along with Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, the Orlando Economic Partnership took the message of our regional business branding campaign, "Orlando. You don't know the half of it.(R)" to major media outlets in New York City. Over the course of almost two days, Partnership President and CEO Tim Giuliani and the Mayors met with journalists at Bloomberg, The New York Tim  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 2 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: * * * - The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch shows small business job growth declined 1.09 percent year-over-year; Hourly earnings growth rose for the third consecutive month * * * The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch for June shows slowing small business   more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * - Data show crisaborole ointment, 2%, a steroid-free topical treatment, was well-tolerated over 4-week treatment period Safety profile consistent with previous clinical trial experience * * * Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) today announced top-line results from a Phase 4 study (CrisADe CARE 1) which showed that crisaborole ointment, 2%, was well-tolerated in children aged 3 months to less than 24 months wit  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * - Early clinical development program for achondroplasia augments Pfizer's Rare Disease portfolio * * * Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company Therachon Holding AG. Under the terms of the transaction, Pfizer acquired Therachon for $340 million with an additional $470 million in additional payment  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Latest Addition Immediately Strengthens the Firm's International Deal-Making Capabilities, Will Spearhead Planned Launch of Corporate Practice in Miami * * * Seasoned transactional lawyer Jon Lyman--whose broad international practice spans public and private acquisitions and investments, private equity, securities offerings and trading, SEC regulation and other corporate matters--is th  more

NEW YORK, July 3 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Concluded Deals for International Property Developer Total $75 Million * * * The Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman real estate group in New York recently closed a $23 million purchase of the ground leasehold for 118 10th Avenue in Manhattan on behalf of Klovern AB, a publicly traded Swedish real estate company. The acquisition, which closed on May 31, 2019, marks the third New York City   more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: The National Conference of State Liquor Administrators, Inc., announced its Executive Committee for fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. In addition to the regulators elected as officers and chairpersons at the NCSLA annual business meeting, Pillsbury partner Carrie Bonnington was appointed to a two-year term as an Associate Member representative. "I am thrilled and honored to be appointed  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - Agency's agreement with Oonee is part of its commitment to new biking options, sustainable alternatives for customers * * * The Port Authority has finalized an agreement for placement of a 20-bike parking facility on PATH property at Journal Square, the latest in a series of environmentally friendly cycling initiatives the agency has introduced in recent months. The agreement with Br  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: The Port Authority expects to accommodate more than 5 million people traveling by air, car or rail between Wednesday, July 3, and Sunday, July 7 - kicking off the height of the 2019 summer travel season. The agency is taking a series of proactive measures to ensure that travelers enjoy a safe and customer-friendly experience while using Port Authority facilities across the region. Airports: Be  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 2 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partners Susan S. Failla and Lorelie S. Masters were named among Profiles in Diversity Journal's 2019 Women Worth Watching(R). The honorees, whose profiles will appear in the Journal's August issue, represent women executives from the nonprofit, corporate and government sectors whose accomplishments and contributions have broken new ground. Based in New York, Failla is co-head of the firm's Capita  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Leading trademark lawyer Jeffrey Greene has joined Cooley in New York as a partner in the litigation department. He arrives from Fenwick & West. "Jeff is one of the most highly regarded trademark lawyers in New York," said Nick Bolter, chair of Cooley's global trademark, copyright and advertising group. "He adds his significant experience and leadership to our premier trademark team." Greene's practice focuses on forei  more

CAMP HILL, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Rite Aid, a drug store chain, issued the following news release: * * * - Thrifty Ice Cream Now Available in Select Stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, - New York and Pennsylvania, in 48-Ounce Containers and Up to Eight Flavors * * * Enjoyed by generations of Californians, Rite Aid has expanded the availability of its iconic, award-winning Thrifty Ice Cream brand in a test with select stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 1 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: SRC, Inc., announced today that it acquired SAZE, LLC. Formed in 2012, SAZE has been known for exceptional program execution and will augment SRC's strong customer and product portfolio. SAZE was previously a valued subcontractor and teammate of SRC, with a focus on radar research and development. The acquisition will provide many advantages  more

AKWESASNE, New York, July 1 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) is pleased to announce that Colleen Thomas has been selected as the Tribe's Planning and Infrastructure Department Director. Colleen's selection follows the retirement of Ernie Thompson on Monday, Ohiarihko:wa/July 1, 2019 after more than 20-years guiding the development and completion of the Tribe's assorted construction  more

AKWESASNE, New York, July 3 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Ohiari:ha/June 26th; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe was proud to hear the results of its ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen Kanien'keha (Mohawk language). Before an audience of family and friends at the Ionkwakiohkwaroron Tribal Administration Building, six students enrolled in Trudy Lauzon's language class shared their personal introducti  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 1 -- Stifel Financial, a financial services holding company, issued the following news release: * * * - Stifel's Global Technology Group Grows to More Than 100 Professionals * * * Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Mooreland Partners, further solidifying its position as a top global technology franchise. The Stifel Global Technology Group, resulting from the combination, will operate internationally with more than   more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * - Prevention Requires Vigilance and Early Detection - Research and Treatment On Site at University at Buffalo, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, SUNY Optometry, Stony Brook University, and Upstate Medical University * * * SUNY Health medical experts in The State University of New York today urged New Yorkers to be cautious during excessive exposure to the sun a  more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: SUNY Poly Lecturer in Applied Mathematics Dr. Carlo Cafaro's collaborative research efforts have culminated in three recent publications. "Continuous-time quantum search and time-dependent two-level quantum systems," was published in the International Journal of Quantum Information. "Theoretical analysis of a nearly optimal analog quantum search," was pub  more

UTICA, New York, July 2 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: Two professors at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) may be one step closer to finding the source of fecal contamination in areas of the Mohawk River after being awarded a grant funded by the New York State Water Resources Institute at Cornell University and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Dr. Carolyn Rodak, Assistant Professor of Civil Enginee  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 3 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: In August 2018, the local government of Accra, Ghana, in West Africa, appropriated 1,800 homes for demolition to make way for, among others, tomato retailers. Officials had already begun plotting the land for its new use when residents of the largely poor neighborhood erupted in protest, to no avail. The extreme usurpation of land wasn't entirely illegal -- n  more

OLD WESTBURY, New York, July 3 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news release: Dr. Lorenz S. Neuwirth of the Psychology Department and SUNY Neuroscience Research Institute is part of the team that was recently awarded a $437,061 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to study the neurobiological mechnisms of Major Depression Disorders (MDD). Emerging as one of the highest causes of mental health related disabilities across the wor  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Teachers College Press issued the following book description: Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-3): Third Edition, by Thelma Harms, Debby Cryer, Richard M. Clifford and Noreen Yazejian Building on feedback from the field, as well as current research on supporting young children's development and learning, the authors have revised and updated the widely used Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale(R). FCCERS-3 is the next-generation assessment tool for us  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 2 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news: * * * - The company resold auto crash reports without paying for them * * * Nashville- Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and local law enforcement agencies within the State, today announced the execution of a Settlement Agreement with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Inc., and several affiliates ("LexisNexis"). The Settlement Agreement - which also was executed by the State of Illinois, Mass  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, will release financial results for the second quarter of 2019 prior to the U.S. market open on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. In addition, Tradeweb will host a conferen  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript: Dan Mannarino: "Mayor Bill de Blasio pulling off a tough balancing act running for president while, of course, running New York City, and Mayor de Blasio joining us in the studio this morning to talk about his plan to make New York City streets safer following, really, a series of cyclists deaths. So, good morning to you, Mr. Mayor. Mayor Bill de Blasio: "Good morning. Mannarino: "You certainly have a lot at ta  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio: "Everybody, this graduation is a very special one for many reasons. I just want to say upfront, the man who just introduced me, Lieutenant Tony Giorgio, has presided over joyous occasions like this and some of the most somber and difficult occasions the NYPD has known as well, and he has served this department so well for so long. This is his last graduation. Will you join me in saluting T  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Squire Patton Boggs issued the following news: United States Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has appointed Squire Patton Boggs senior partner Brian D. Starer to serve as a Special Government Employee on the Advisory Board to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) for a two-year term, effective immediately. The USMMA Advisory Board advises executives of the Academy on innovation in the maritime industry, emerging trends in shipping and maritime operations,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 2 -- The University of Texas System issued the following news release: For the second year in a row, the University of Texas/Texas A&M Management Company (UTIMCO), one of the nation's largest university endowments, was named Endowment of the Year at Institutional Investor's Hedge Fund Industry Awards. The award was presented (https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/b1g0nh4hfc5fbc/Here-Are-the-Winners-of-II-s-2019-Hedge-Fund-Awards) Thursday night in New York City. Ins  more

NEW YORK, July 3 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: Eric J. Morin, Founder and CEO of Tower Leadership, today announced that he has joined ForbesSpeakers, the exclusive service of Forbes for business speakers and thought leaders. In 2007, Morin founded his dental practice and built it from the ground u  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 3 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: Vinson & Elkins has significantly expanded its Real Estate Practice as well as its New York presence with the addition of a nationally recognized Real Estate team that includes three partners, three counsel, nine associates and three paralegals. Partners Wallace Schwartz, Adam Endick and Julia Sanabria bring to Vinson & Elkins a broad-based and sophisticated real estate and real estate finance practice   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the following news release: Attorney General Mark R. Herring today joined a coalition of 25 state attorneys general, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to maintain the current Overdraft Rule that stops banks from hitting consumers with hidden overdraft fees. The current rule permits banks to charge fees to consumers for overdraft services on ATM a  more

NEW YORK, July 3 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Ceske drahy, a.s. (Czech Railways), the Czech national railway transport operator, on its issuance of Euros 500 million 1.5% notes due 2026 and their admission to trading on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Citigroup and Erste Group Bank AG acted as Joint Global Coordinators and Bookrunners, and ING acted as Joint Bookrunner. The proceeds of the bond issue will be used  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a consortium composed of Brookfield Infrastructure and its institutional partners and GIC on the US$8.4 billion acquisition of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (NYSE:GWR) (G&W). G&W owns or leases 120 freight railroads organized in eight locally managed operating regions with approximately 8,000 employees serving 3,000 customers. The transaction is expected to close by year end  more

NEW YORK, July 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Joint Lead Managers Barclays Bank PLC, BNP Paribas, Erste Group Bank AG, Raiffeisen Bank International AG and UniCredit Bank Austria AG on OMV Aktiengesellschaft's Euros1 billion bond issue. The bonds have been issued in two tranches. The first tranche has a principal amount of Euros500 million, a six-year term and a fixed coupon of 0.000%. The second tranche has  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Linx S.A., a Brazilian retail software company, in connection with its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The offering consisted of a global offering of 32,774,601 common shares, including American depository shares in the US, and a concurrent offering in Brazil. The offering closed on June 27, 2019. This listing marks Linx's debut as a pu  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised MEAG, the central asset manager of insurers Munich Re and ERGO, on the approximately Euros290 million structured portfolio financing of Axione Infrastructures' digital infrastructure projects through senior secured project bonds and commercial bank loans. Axione Infrastructures, a joint venture company and leading player in France's very high speed broadband strategy,  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine today named Michael deCastro Cabana, MD, MPH, Physician-in-Chief at Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) and Professor and Michael I. Cohen, M.D., University Chair of Pediatrics at Montefiore and Einstein. Dr. Cabana is currently a Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Califo  more

BRONX, New York, July 4 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: In a study published online today in Nature, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine describe the first complete wiring diagram of the nervous system of an animal, the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans, used by scientists worldwide as a model organism. The study includes adults of both sexes and reveals substantial differences between them. The f  more