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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday July 21, 2019 ( 137 items )  

350.org Issues Statement on Stands in Solidarity With People of Puerto Rico
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The 350.org issued the following statement by U.S. National Organizer Amira Odeh: Extraordinary protests have swept Puerto Rico demanding the immediate resignation of Gov. Ricardo A. Rossello of Puerto Rico. The confrontations marked an escalation in the political crisis in Puerto Rico after hundreds of pages of a private chat between the Governor and his closest aids was leaked, revealing a slew of inappropriate exchanges laced with misogyny, homophobia and jokes about the  more

350.org: More 295 Municipalities Are About to Be Free From the Exploitation of Shale Gas in Brazil
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: * * * - After the definitive law in the neighboring state of Parana, a bill prohibiting exploration in Santa Catarina state was approved by the Legislative Assembly and is being analyzed by the Governor * * * After several mobilizations, which were carried out in more than 48 municipalities, the prohibition of oil and shale gas exploration in Santa Catarina State, South Brazil, could become a reality. On Tuesday evening (16)  more

Access Now Announces 2018 Villains of Human Rights
NEW YORK, July 19 -- Access Now issued the following news release: Today, Access Now announces its selections for the 2018 Human Rights Villain Awards. The designation is reserved for those who have had an especially harmful impact on human rights, and in particular on privacy and secure communications. Our Villain Awards aim to shine light on the impact that the decisions of those in powerful positions can have on ordinary people. One major theme this year is the negative impact facial recog  more

Advertising Council: New PSAs Featuring the Angry Birds Movie 2 Inspire Girls to Pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
NEW YORK, July 19 -- The Advertising Council issued the following news release, dated July 16: The Ad Council has joined forces with Sony Pictures Animation/Rovio Entertainment's The Angry Birds Movie 2 to inspire young girls to use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to envision, invent and create a better world. The new PSAs (public service advertisements) are an extension of the Ad Council's She Can STEM campaign, which encourages girls to pursue their STEM passions by challengi  more

Alabama Broadcaster Eli Gold to Receive 2019 National Football Foundation Chris Schenkel Award
IRVING, Texas, July 18 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: * * * - Longtime Voice of the Crimson Tide to be honored for distinguished career in broadcasting during 62nd NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 10. * * * The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that University of Alabama broadcaster Eli Gold will be the recipient of the 2019 NFF Chris Schenkel Award. He will officially be honored Dec. 10   more

Albany Medical Center Receives Get With The Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Albany Med has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines(R) Target: Stroke Honor Roll Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scien  more

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Named NAIOP 2019 Developer of the Year
HERNDON, Virginia, July 18 -- NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, issued the following news release: NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has selected Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) as the 2019 Developer of the Year - the association's highest honor. Alexandria is an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT) uniquely focused on cultivating collaborative life science, technology and agtech campuses in AAA innovation cluster   more

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Issues Statement on Tobacco 21 Law
ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement by Senior Government Relations Director Julie Hart: * * * - ACS CAN Thanks Governor Cuomo for Signing Lifesaving Measure * * * Governor Cuomo today signed a bill into law that will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. The legislation had passed the Assembly and the Senate toward the end of the legislative session. With Governor Cuomo's signature, more than   more

American Council on Renewable Energy Issues Statement on New York for Taking Bold Action to Address Climate Change
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The American Council on Renewable Energy issued the following statement by President and CEO Gregory Wetstone: Today, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act into law and announced America's largest offshore wind procurement. "New York is walking the walk when it comes to renewable energy and climate leadership in America. "We applaud Governor Cuomo for signing this historic legislation to reduce greenhouse emissions and  more

American Jewish Committee Welcomes New Argentina Database on Terror Groups, Freezing Hezbollah Assets
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes Argentine President Mauricio Macri's decision to establish a public registry that will list terrorist organizations, track their activities, and inform future government actions against them. The new registry was announced in advance of today's ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in the Argentine capital. T  more

American Jewish World Service Issues Statement on Visa Denial for Burmese Military Officials
NEW YORK, July 17 -- American Jewish World Service issued the following statement by Director of Government Affairs Rori Kramer after the State Department denied visas to the officials of Burma's military because of 'gross human rights violations' against the Rohingya people: * * * - Leading human rights group calls on the U.S. Government to demand justice and accountability for the treatment of all ethnic minorities in Burma * * * "American Jewish World Service welcomes the State Department  more

American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine Issues 7 Research Articles in July 15, 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a journal from the American Thoracic Society that says it focuses on human biology and disease, as well as animal and in vitro studies, published seven research articles on the following topics in its July 15, 2019 edition: * Clinical Effectiveness of Antifibrotic Medications for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis * Imaging Patterns Are Associated with Interstitial Lung Abnormality Progression and Mortality * Rese  more

American National Standards Institute Seeks Comments on Proposal for Women-Owned Businesses International Workshop Agreement
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: In an effort to help develop a definition of a women-owned business, and guidance for how the definition can be used in practice across businesses, governments and international initiatives, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) encourages its stakeholders to submit feedback on an International Workshop Agreement (IWA) proposal. The IWA proposal was recently circulated to the Technical M  more

American National Standards Institute: Registration Open for 2019 World Standards Day Hill Event
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Co-Chaired by ANSI and NIST, the theme will be "Codes and Standards--Protecting America's Energy Infrastructure and the Built Environment." * * * Don't forget to register: The U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day Committee - co-chaired by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - will host the 2019 World Standards   more

American National Standards Institute: U.S. National Committee/International Electrotechnical CommissionElects Kevin Lippert of Eaton as President
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The U.S. National Committee (USNC) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has announced that Kevin Lippert, senior manager of standards for Eaton's Electrical Sector, has been elected as the new USNC president. Mr. Lippert's appointment comes following the retirement of USNC president John Thompson, who retired from UL at the end of 2018. A committee of the American National Standa  more

American National Standards Institute: With Lights Out in New York City, Standards Support Emergency Telecommunications Response
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: As thousands of residents, businesses, and scores of Broadway shows went dark this weekend across New York City's Upper West Side due to a massive power outage, telecommunications were crucial to support the emergency response system. Standards, which remain a cornerstone of emergency communications, help assure that responders can depend on the compatibility, functionality, and usability of teleco  more

American Society for Reproductive Medicine Names Dr. Ricardo Azziz As New CEO
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 15 -- The American Society for Reproductive Medicine issued the following news release: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) today announced the appointment of Ricardo Azziz, MD, MPH, MBA to serve as the Society's Chief Executive Officer beginning in January 2020. Dr. Azziz is currently serving as Chief Officer, Academic Health and Hospital Affairs at the State University of New York System. A Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Azziz completed his fell  more

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Urges Pet Owners to Take Precautions During Heat Wave
NEW YORK, July 19 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Basic knowledge can help keep pets safe in extreme weather * * * With a major heat wave hitting most of the United States this weekend, the ASPCA is warning pet owners that warm weather conditions can be dangerous for pets too. Below are the ASPCA's top safety tips pet owners should keep in mind as the temperatures rise! "With temperatures expected to reach over 100   more

American Wind Energy Association: Gov. Cuomo Announces Largest Procurement of Offshore Wind Power in US History
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The American Wind Energy Association issued the following news release: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced results of the largest procurement of offshore wind power in U.S. history. Two projects, Empire Wind(Opens in a new window) and Sunrise Wind(Opens in a new window), were named as winners of the state's first call for offshore wind project proposals. Once completed, the 816 megawatt (MW) Empire Wind project and the 880 MW Sunrise Wind project will be capable  more

Anti-Defamation League Commends House Foreign Affairs Committee for Approving Bipartisan Resolution Against BDS
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today commended the House Foreign Affairs Committee for approving H. Res. 246, the bipartisan resolution opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the counterproductive global boycott, divestment and sanctions movement targeting Israel. "We are pleased that the vast majority of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are affirming their opposition to efforts to delegi  more

Anti-Defamation League Condemns President Trump's Racist Tweets and His Use of Israel and Jews as a Shield
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: The ADL (Anti-Defamation League) today condemned President Trump's racist tweets about four U.S. congresswomen, in which he said they should "go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came," and his defense of these remarks by saying the congresswomen hate Israel and are anti-Semitic. "As Jews, we are all too familiar with this kind of divisive prejudice," said Jonathan Gr  more

Anti-Defamation League Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Supreme Court Justice Stevens
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following statement by CEO and National Director Jonathan A. Greenblatt on the death of ex-Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens: ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) mourns the passing of Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, the third-longest serving justice in the history of the court and a staunch defender of civil rights and religious liberty for all Americans. "We mourn the passing of John Paul Stevens, a Justice who se  more

Anti-Defamation League Welcomes Argentina's Efforts to Combat Terrorism and Freeze Hezbollah Assets
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: ADL (Anti-Defamation League) today welcomed Argentina's move to freeze the assets of the terrorist group Hezbollah using the newly decreed lists for designated terrorist entities. The move comes as the world marks the 25th anniversary of the terror attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center on July 18, 1994, in which 85 people were killed and hundreds more injured. "This step is long overdue given Hezbollah's di  more

Association of American Publishers Names John McKay as Senior Vice President, Communications
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: The Association of American Publishers (AAP) announced today that John McKay has joined its team as Senior Vice President, Communications. McKay was most recently an executive officer with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, where for the past three years he advised the Chairman and oversaw a variety of strategic communications initiatives, marketing partnerships, app developments, a  more

Association of National Advertisers: New Study Reveals Concerns for In-House Agency Management
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Association of National Advertisers issued the following news release: * * * - Energizing Creative Teams and Attracting Talent Top the List * * * Marketers with in-house agencies say they are having difficulty keeping their creative teams energized, and are also concerned about their ability to attract top-tier creative talent, according to a new study. The report, "Managing In-House Agency Creative Content and Legal Concerns," was a joint effort of the ANA, the Bos  more

Astrobiology Journal Issues 7 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, July 18 -- Astrobiology, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on findings and discoveries from interplanetary exploration and laboratory research, published seven research articles, including the following topics, in its July 2019 edition: * A Simple Instrument Suite for Characterizing Habitability and Weathering: The Modern Aqueous Habitat Reconnaissance Suite (MAHRS) * Fullerene Radiolysis in Astrophysical Ice Analogs: A Mass Spectrometric Study of the Products * Fun  more

Brennan Center for Justice: New Report - States Need More Federal Funding to Keep Elections Secure
NEW YORK, July 18 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release: Election officials across the country need more federal resources to address voting system security challenges, according to a new report from experts at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, Pitt Cyber, and R Street Institute. Defending Elections: Federal Funding Needs for State Election Security examines projects that state officials a  more

Catholic Charities of Buffalo Partners With Immaculate Conception Church to Offer Free Respite Program in Ransomville
BUFFALO, New York, July 19 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release: Catholic Charities of Buffalo has partnered with Immaculate Conception Church in Ransomville to offer a free, monthly respite program for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementias beginning Thursday, Sept. 12. The respite program will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Immaculate Conception Church, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville. Trained volunteers will pr  more

Catholic Charities of Buffalo: Leaders Express Gratitude as 2019 Appeal Achieves $9.3 Million
BUFFALO, New York, July 16 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release: Catholic Charities officials announced today that the 2019 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith achieved a total of $9,308,843 in cash and pledges, representing 85% of its $11 million goal. Catholic Charities President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis C. Walczyk thanked donors for their support. "We are so grateful to the thousands of parishioners, corporations and me  more

Catholic Charities of Buffalo: Local Resettlement and Immigration Organizations, Joined by Community and Elected Representatives, Urge President to Reverse Reported Intent to Virtually Shut Down Refugee Admissions
BUFFALO, New York, July 19 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release: Leaders of local immigration and resettlement organizations led the call this afternoon for Trump administration officials to reverse its apparent proposal to virtually shut down the refugee resettlement program in Fiscal Year 2020, at a time when the world faces its worst refugee crisis in history. A total of 1.4 million refugees are in need of resettlement globally and 40,000 of those already are ap  more

Catholic Relief Services: New Study Highlights the Role of Local Faith-Based Actors in Peacebuilding Efforts
NEW YORK, July 15 -- Catholic Relief Services issued the following news release: * * * - A study by the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) examines how the international community can better leverage local faith-based actors toward achieving more just and peaceful societies. * * * A new study commissioned by an international coalition of governments and non-governmental organizations examines the importance of having better partnerships with local faith-  more

Center for Constitutional Rights Issues Statement on Death of Garner
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement on the death of Eric Garner: * * * - Expresses Outrage at Justice Department Decision Not to File Civil Rights Charges Against Officer Responsible * * * "As we mark five years of mourning the killing of Eric Garner, we stand in solidarity with his loved ones and community while expressing outrage at the systemic injustices they continue to face. "The NYPD, City government, and criminal justice system ha  more

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association: Virginia State Wins National Tenpin Coaches Association All-Academic Team Award
BROOKLYN, New York, July 15 -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * - Virginia Union Also Receives NTCA Recognition * * * The National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) recently announced their All-Academic Team Award recipients and the women's bowling team from Virginia State University received the highest team GPA award for the 2018-2019 school year. Also, receiving recognition from the CIAA was Virginia Union University. The VSU Trojans had t  more

China Merchants Bank Selects Wolters Kluwer's OneSumX for Regulatory Reporting
NEW YORK, July 18 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: China Merchants Bank has chosen Wolters Kluwer's OneSumX for Regulatory Reporting to provide its regulatory reporting software in the U.S. OneSumX for Regulatory Reporting combines bank data into a single source of data to ensure consistency, reconciliation and accuracy and includes Wolters Kluwer's Regulatory Update Service. This unique service is maintained by Wolters Kluwer experts who actively monitor regulation   more

Columbia University Irving Medical Center Celebrates 2019-2020
NEW YORK, July 18 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: CUIMC CELEBRATES acknowledges faculty, staff, and students at Columbia University Irving Medical Center who receive major research grants, who earn prestigious honors, who are elected to honorary societies, or who take leadership positions in professional organizations. Celebrates also gratefully acknowledges the gifts made by donors and friends of the medical center and highlights faculty who have appeare  more

Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Six Columbia Cancer Researchers Receive Seed Funding From Velocity
NEW YORK, July 15 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Six Columbia cancer researchers will share $500,000 in seed funding to support early-stage research projects. The new grants were made possible by proceeds raised last fall in Velocity, Columbia's Ride to End Cancer. The recipients, who have been designated Velocity Fellows, are Piero Dalerba, MD; Charles Drake, MD, PhD; Richard Ha, MD, who will share the award with co-principal investigator Katherine Cre  more

Committee to Protect Journalists: Yemeni Journalist Yahya Al-Sawari Arrested, Held Without Charge in Unknown Location
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news: Yemeni and Saudi authorities must disclose freelance journalist Yahya al-Sawari's whereabouts and release him immediately, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. On July 3, in Al-Ghaydah, the capital of Al-Mahra governorate, Yemeni security forces arrested al-Sawari, a freelance journalist at the time reporting for the Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies, an independent Yemeni research organization,   more

Community Foundation Announces New Hires
SYRACUSE, New York, July 19 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: The Central New York Community Foundation has hired two employees. Dara Harper, Events and Communications Associate Dara joined the Community Foundation in April as Events and Communications Associate. She is responsible for planning and executing Community Foundation events and provides general communications support. She previously served as Development Manager for the Juvenile Diabetes Re  more

Consumer Technology Association Selects First Two Recipients of $10 Million Investment
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced the selection of the first two funds it will invest in as part of CTA's $10 million commitment to venture firms and funds that invest in women, people of color and other underrepresented entrepreneurs - Harlem Capital Partners and SoGal Ventures. Harlem Capital Partners is a New York-based minority-owned early-stage venture capital fir  more

Counter Extremism Project: Extremist Content Online - ISIS & Allies Recruit, Fundraise Online
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. This week's edition details the emergence of a new ISIS video from its self-proclaimed state in Turkey, the push by ISIS allies to ensure supporters know how to financially support terror activities and the relaunch of ISIS' Rocket Cha  more

Counter Extremism Project: Tech & Terrorism - In Piecemeal Approach, WordPress Removes Neo-Nazi Website
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - CEP Correspondence to Company Describes The Base as Advocates for Violence and Terrorism Against the United States * * * This month, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) identified a new WordPress website for a militant neo-Nazi survivalist network known as The Base, which has advocated for acts of terrorism against critical U.S. infrastructure and promoted violence against Jews and minorities. The   more

Democratic Republic of Congo: Medecins Sans Frontieres Responds to First Case of Ebola in Goma
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) made the following statement today after the first case of Ebola was confirmed in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The affected patient was initially admitted to an MSF-supported Ebola Treatment Center in the city and has since been transferred to a center outside of Goma. MSF has  more

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces the 16 Winners of 2019 Clinical Scientist Development Awards
NEW YORK, July 18 -- Doris Duke Charitable Foundation issued the following news release: Today, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) announced the 16 physician scientists who are each receiving a 2019 Clinical Scientist Development Award of $495,000 over three years. A panel of distinguished experts in the medical field chose these physician scientists from a pool of 210 applicants through a thorough, multistage review process. "Physician scientists are crucial to the clinical research   more

Downstate Medical Center: SUNY Health Warns New Yorkers About Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
ALBANY, New York, July 19 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * - High Temperatures This Weekend Prompts More Vigilance About Health Effects of Heat * * * SUNY Health officials today urged all New Yorkers to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion as temperatures soar during an extended heat wave across the state this week. This weekend in particular, all SUNY Health facilities and medical staff will be on watch for heat-related illnesses in  more

Drug Policy Alliance Issues Statement on Drug Overdose Deaths Since 1990
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following statement by Executive Director Maria McFarland Sanchez-Moreno in response to the reports that drug overdose deaths have dropped 4.4 percent for the first time since 1990: "The modest drop in reported overdose deaths offers some hope that expanded naloxone access and other measures we've fought for are bearing fruit. "But with nearly 70,000 deaths in the US last year alone and many policymakers still embracing failed punitive   more

Ebola Outbreak in Doctors Without Borders: Crisis Update July 2019
NEW YORK, July 19 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: The current Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the worst on record in the country and the second-largest outbreak recorded anywhere. As of July 17, more than 1,705 people have died from the viral disease. Almost a year after the declaration of the outbreak--which is affecting North Kivu and Ituri provinces--the epidemic is still not under control. On July 17, the World Heal  more

Episcopal Church Digital Invitation Kits for Back-2-School and Back to Ministry Now Available
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Episcopal Church issued the following news: Continuing the invitation to connect The Way of Love, Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life more deeply to the seasons of the year, The Episcopal Church is developing additional free and downloadable resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith. A Back-2-School Digital Invitation Kit and the Back to Ministry Digital Invitation Kit is available now. Each of these kits include: a customizable poster and postcar  more

Episcopal Church: Diocese of Vermont Notified of Successful Canonical Consent Process
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Episcopal Church issued the following news: * * * - Bishop-Elect MacVean-Brown ordination and consecration on September 28 * * * The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry and Registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, that Bishop-Elect Shannon MacVean-Brown has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3. In giving cons  more

Experience History at the Museum During Hall of Fame Weekend 2019, July 19-22
COOPERSTOWN, New York, July 16 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: Baseball's grandest legends and heroes are set to be inducted as the Class of 2019 this weekend. But even as the game of today focuses on Cooperstown, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum salutes the National Pastime's glorious past with stories and artifacts from the game's greatest moments. Harold Baines, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Le  more

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Issues Statement on 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund Reauthorization Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association issued the following statement by National President Nathan Catura on the legislation to reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: "The 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) reauthorization legislation is coming up for a vote next Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Presently, the VCF is underfunded and first responders injured during the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville are unabl  more

Girl Scouts of the USA Launches 42 New Badges to Mobilize Girls to Change the World
NEW YORK, July 16 -- Girl Scouts of the USA issued the following news release: * * * - By exploring topics like high adventure in the outdoors, coding, space science, and more, girls take control of their own leadership experiences. * * * Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today reveals 42 new badges exclusively for girls in grades K-12 that allow them to make their own choices about how they want to experience and influence the world. The badges enhance the organization's existing girl-led prog  more

Grow New York Farms Statement on Signing of Farm Labor Bill
ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- The New York Farm Bureau issued the following news release: For months, hundreds of farmers and farmworkers spent countless hours seeking to find a balance with elected officials on measures that will change working conditions on farms across New York State. However, the measure that ultimately passed the Legislature and was signed by the Governor on July 17 did not address the challenges and needs of farmers and farmworkers. This measure does not create a path tha  more

Guttmacher Institute Announces Sixth Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarship Recipient
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Guttmacher Institute issued the following news release: The Guttmacher Institute is pleased to announce that Logina Mostafa is the recipient of the 2019 Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarship. Ms. Mostafa, who was chosen from a pool of 168 outstanding applicants, will use the scholarship to complete a master's degree in public health at the New York University College of Global Public Health, with a concentration in public health policy and a focus on sexual and reproduc  more

Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Visitors Urged to Utilize Special Parking Options
COOPERSTOWN, New York, July 17 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: Visitors to Cooperstown for the 2019 Induction Weekend, including the Saturday, July 20 Awards Presentation and the Sunday, July 21 Induction Ceremony, are advised to utilize several parking and transportation options in an effort to alleviate potential delays and traffic problems. The 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 on the grounds o  more

Hispanic Federation Issues Statement on President Trump's Tweets
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Hispanic Federation issued the following statement by Executive Vice President Frankie Miranda condemning President Trump's racist tweets that targeted a group of four minority Democratic congresswomen: NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Hispanic Federation issued the following statement by Executive Vice President Frankie Miranda on condemning a series of racist tweets from President Trump that targeted a group of four minority Democratic congresswomen: "This weekend, Preside  more

Hispanic Federation Repudiates Acts of Hate and Corruption in the Government of Puerto Rico
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Hispanic Federation issued the following news release: Hispanic Federation (HF) repudiates the expressions of hate and violence made by Governor Ricardo Rosello Nevarez and the members of the chat published in the past few days, and condemns the evidence of corruption that exists in the government of Puerto Rico. In these precarious times of recovery on the island, the administration of Ricardo Rosello Nevarez has left the people even more vulnerable. "A leader should   more

HudsonAlpha Scientists Help Secure the Future of Chocolate With Improved Cacao Reference Genome
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 17 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news: People around the world consumed nearly 7.7 million tons of chocolate in the last year, but the cacao crop that supports the production of these sweets is under significant environmental threat. Millions of cacao farmers in West Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America feel the pressures of ever-increasing consumption, a changing climate and devastating fungal infections. In 2017, The New York  more

Human Rights Watch: China - Muslim-Majority States Whitewash Abuses
NEW YORK, July 17 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Should Back Global Call to End Xinjiang Repression * * * More than a dozen member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) signed a statement supporting China's policies in Xinjiang that ignored widespread repression of the region's Muslims, Human Rights Watch said today. The Chinese government-promoted letter was in response to a joint statement by 22 coun  more

Human Rights Watch: Malaysia - End Use of Sedition Act
NEW YORK, July 17 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Keep Pledge to Repeal Abusive Laws * * * The Malaysian government should reinstate its moratorium on using the Sedition Act pending the law's repeal, Human Rights Watch said today. Previous Malaysian governments have used the broadly-worded law, which goes well beyond inciting the public to violence, to silence critics of the government, the judiciary, and Malaysia's royalty. While the current government, whi  more

Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center With $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award Grant to Support Pediatric Cancer Research
BUFFALO, New York, July 17 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: Hyundai Hope On Wheels(R) (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by Hyundai and its U.S. dealers, announced a $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award Grant to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to continue its long-standing fight against pediatric cancer. The center is one of 77 recipients receiving a combined $16 million in new grants this year to develop innovative approach  more

Immigration Equality: New Rule Blocking Asylum Seekers Who Travel Through Third Country Puts LGBTQ Refugees in Mortal Danger
NEW YORK, July 15 -- Immigration Equality issued the following news release: Today, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice announced an interim final rule that will bar immigrants who travel through a third country from applying for asylum in the U.S. The measure targets asylum seekers who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border, including LGBTQ refugees who travel hundreds of miles to escape persecution in Central America. It is set to go into effect tomorrow. "The Trump A  more

Institute of International Education: New Fellowship and Scholarship Fund for Students in Malawi Now Accepting Applications
NEW YORK, July 19 -- The Institute of International Education issued the following news release, dated July 22: * * * - Institute of International Education to Oversee Fellowship and Scholarship Fund to Send Malawian Students to the United States or South Africa for Graduate Study or Postdoctoral Research. * * * The Agricultural Transformation Initiative (ATI) has awarded a grant to the Institute of International Education, Inc. (IIE) for the launch of the pilot Fellowship and Scholarship Fu  more

International Rescue Committee Issues Statement on Zero Refugee Admissions Reports
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement by Hans Van de Weerd, vice president, resettlement, asylum and integration: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds this evening to reports of a refugee admissions goal of zero in Fiscal Year 2020. "Reports tonight that the U.S. considers admitting no refugees in 2020 will shock the conscience of millions of Americans. If confirmed, this decision is catastrophic for some of the most vulnerable peop  more

International Rescue Committee Responds to UN Statement on Addressing Acute Malnutrition
NEW YORK, July 19 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: On July 14, the World Health Organization, the United Nations (UN) High Commission for Refugees, the UN International Children's Emergency Fund, the World Food Program, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs released a joint statement on how to improve the system for treating acute malnutrition. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes  more

International Trademark Association Commends United States Congress for Inclusion of Lanham Act in Hearing on Counterfeiting
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release: The International Trademark Association (INTA) applauds the United States House Committee on the Judiciary for holding a hearing today, "Counterfeits and Cluttering: Emerging Threats to The Integrity of the Trademark System and the Impact on American Consumers and Businesses." The hearing took place before the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet. INTA was successful in its  more

International Trademark Association Podcast Looks Inside Some of the World's Largest and Most Innovative Intellectual Property Offices
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release: The International Trademark Association's Brand & New podcast series takes a more specific focus over the next few episodes with a look inside several intellectual property (IP) offices from different parts of the world--providing practical illustrations and forward-looking insights that can help brand owners, legal professionals, and new stakeholders advance their own strategies. In engaging and tr  more

Jewish Council for Public Affairs Condemns President Trump's Tweets
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued the following news release: The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) condemns President Trump's recent remarks shared through twitter suggesting that four Members of Congress--each of whom is an American citizen--should go back to their countries of origin. The Congresswomen in question are no less American than the President himself and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Such rhetoric is xenophobic, racist and   more

Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine Issues 11 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, July 18 -- The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal that provides scientific research for the evaluation and integration of complementary and alternative medicine into mainstream medical practice, published 11 research articles on the following topics in its July 2019 edition: * A Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Low-Income African American Women with Depressive Symptoms Delivered by an Experienced Instructor Versus a Novice Instru  more

Kidney Accelerated Placement Project Implements Recommendations From National Kidney Foundation Kidney Discards Conference
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: Today the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) announced the launch of the Kidney Accelerated Placement Project (KAPP) to assess whether accelerating the placement of extremely hard-to-place kidneys via the Organ Center can increase their utilization. This significant step is derived from recommendations outlined in a report by the National Kidney Foundation and published in the journal Clinic  more

LatinoJustice PRLDEF Issues Statement on Government Crisis in Puerto Rico
NEW YORK, July 18 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following statement by President and General Counsel Juan Cartagena in response to the government crisis in Puerto Rico: "LatinoJustice PRLDEF was born in 1972 to address systemic abuse, discrimination and neglect by government within the Puerto Rican diaspora. But we have always played a role in addressing the needs of Puerto Ricans back in the island in some fashion because of the connection between the diaspora that created us and the tie  more

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Funds New and Innovative Research
WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 18 -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following news release: * * * - Australian research to benefit from partnership between US-based LLS with two Australian organizations, Snowdome Foundation and Leukemia Foundation * * * The Snowdome Foundation and Leukaemia Foundation joined forces with America's The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to fund four blood cancer research projects with Australian researchers through the LLS Translational Research Pro  more

Mary Ann Liebert Inc.: Lower Than Expected Risk of Bone Density Decline With Truvada PrEP
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, July 15 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Researchers have shown that among users of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent against AIDS that includes tenofovir (Truvada), those with daily use - very high adherence - had only about a 1% average decrease in bone mineral density in the spine and a 0.5% decline in the hip. The study findings and the implications for the lower than expected results on the potential for broader use of Truvada in   more

Mary Ann Liebert Inc: Can Videogames Promote Emotional Intelligence in Teenagers?
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, July 15 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study has shown that videogames, when used as part of an emotional intelligence training program, can help teenagers evaluate, express, and manage their own emotions immediately after the training. The study design, interpretation of results, and implications of these findings are published in Games for Health Journal, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers. Click here t  more

Milken Family Foundation: 16 Outstanding Los Angeles High Schoolers Receive Milken Scholars Award
SANTA MONICA, California, July 15 -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Unique Scholarship Provides a $10,000 Cash Prize Plus a Lifetime of Mentoring and Resources * * * The Milken Scholars, a joint initiative of the Milken Institute and the Milken Family Foundation, has chosen 16 talented students from Los Angeles for its 2019 scholarship program after a rigorous nomination, application and interview process. Open to college-bound high school seniors in   more

NAACP Legal Defense Fund Issues Statement on 2014 Chocking Death of Garner
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following statement by President and Director-Counsel Sherrilyn Ifill: Today, the U.S. Department of Justice refused to hold Officer Daniel Pantaleo responsible for his role in the July 2014 choking death of Eric Garner. "This decision is a devastating disappointment. It constitutes a betrayal of Mr. Garner's family, New Yorkers, and African Americans across the country who have waited five years for justice in this c  more

National Baseball Hall of Fame: Hall of Famers Return to Cooperstown to PLAY Ball
COOPERSTOWN, New York, July 19 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: One year later, Jim Thome still can't stop smiling in Cooperstown. It's a contagious condition for the returning Hall of Famers, and will continue throughout the weekend as the Class of 2019 prepares for its moment in the sun. "It's great to be back, but it's definitely a little different this year," said Thome, who joined fellow Class of 2018 members Trevor Hoffman and Alan Tram  more

National Basketball Players Association Partners With Sports Performance Leader, Orreco
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The National Basketball Players Association issued the following news release: The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has signed a multi-year exclusive agreement with leading sports data, biomarker and performance company, Orreco, to make Orreco the NBPA's official bio-analytics provider. Under the partnership, which is the first of its kind in the industry, Orreco, a global leader in bio-analytics, will provide expert consultancy to the NBPA, the union for cur  more

National Basketball Players Association, SWAC AND SIAC Present 3rd Annual Top 50 Camp
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The National Basketball Players Association issued the following news release: The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the Southwestern Athletic Conference ("SWAC") and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ("SIAC") are pleased to announce their continued partnership in hosting the 3rd annual Top 50 Basketball Camp. The Camp will take place July 26-28 on the campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. Twenty-five of the best players from each conferen  more

National Employment Law Project Issues Statement on President Trump Nominee as Labor Secretary
NEW YORK, July 19 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement about the nomination of Eugene Scalia as Labor Secretary: "NELP is deeply concerned by the news that Eugene Scalia will be nominated to be Secretary of Labor. Mr. Scalia has spent his entire career fighting for big businesses and against working people. "He is a frequent opponent of the Department of Labor and its initiatives to try to improve the lives of the country's workforce. "As his nomination is con  more

National Kidney Foundation: 37 Million American Adults Now Estimated to Have Chronic Kidney Disease
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: The number of American adults who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) is now estimated to be 37 million - that's one out of every seven or 15 percent of the adult population - according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The higher estimate in the number of Americans affected by chronic kidney disease, versus statistics reported in previous years, is due to several fa  more

National Kidney Foundation: Researchers Find More Than Half of Patients With Newly Abnormal Kidney Function Tests Not Getting Timely Follow-Up
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: A team of investigators studied electronic medical data on more than 200,000 of adults and found that 58 percent of patients with a newly abnormal estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were not getting timely follow-up testing after the abnormal result. Reasons for this are varied and include physicians' workload and electronic health record design. The study titled "Follow-up of Abnormal Estimated GFR  more

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: Patients Frequently Report Consuming Cannabis to Mitigate Symptoms of Pain and Anxiety
SYRACUSE, New York, July 18 -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Those who consume cannabis for therapeutic purposes typically self-report using it to reduce symptoms of pain and anxiety, according to the results of a systematic literature review in the journal Social Science & Medicine. A team of researchers from Syracuse University in New York pooled results from 15 separate studies, involving over 6,600 medical cannabis patients in  more

National Wildlife Federation: A Historic Day for Climate and Energy in New York
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: Committing to clean energy development will support new jobs, a strong economy, and better protections for wildlife and the landscapes they call home. This is the message New York is sending with today's signing of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act on the same day that Governor Andrew Cuomo announced New York's selection of two offshore wind power projects, through companies 0rsted and Equ  more

Natural Resources Defense Council: Governor Cuomo to Sign Nation-Leading Climate Bill Into Law
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: At an event with former Vice President Al Gore, Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced he will sign into law the New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act - groundbreaking legislation that requires the state to achieve a 70 percent renewable electricity supply by 2030 and 100 percent zero emissions electricity supply by 2040, and prioritize equity in implementing these requirements. A st  more

Natural Resources Defense Council: Trump EPA Doubles Down on Refusal to Ban Pesticide Toxic to Kids
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today once again declared its refusal to ban chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to learning disabilities in children. The announcement is the latest development in response to a lawsuit pending in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that was brought by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and a coalition of labor and health organizations that are being repres  more

New Study Links Obesity to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and to Worse Treatment Responses in Children and Teens
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * - In a new study from Germany of 453 children and teens with MS, compared with more than 14,000 children without MS, those who were overweight or obese had twice the risk of developing MS, compared with non-overweight children. - They also had significantly more relapses on treatment with first-line treatments, and increased use of second-line treatment. Otherwise, there was no association found betw  more

New York Civil Liberties Union Issues Statement on 2014 Choking Death of Garner
NEW YORK, July 16 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement by Executive Director Donna Lieberman: Today the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it will not bring criminal charges against Daniel Pantaleo, the NYPD officer who placed Eric Garner in a fatal chokehold. "Half a decade after Eric Garner's dying words, 'I can't breathe,' were caught on video, the Justice Department has issued another tragic blow by deciding not to bring federal charges against his kille  more

New York State School Boards Association Issues Statement on Resignation of Elia
LATHAM, New York, July 15 -- The New York State School Boards Association issued the following statement by Executive Director Timothy G. Kremer: "MaryEllen Elia took over as commissioner of education during a tumultuous time in New York's public schools. She helped heal wounds resulting from the hurried implementation of the state's annual teacher and principal performance review process (APPR) and Common Core learning standards. "Elia will leave behind a legacy of accomplishment. She started  more

New York State United Teachers Issues Statement on State Education Commissioner Elia's Resignation
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following statement regarding the announcement that State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia is resigning from her position: "As Commissioner Elia's tenure comes to a close, we wish her well in her future endeavors. "We look forward to engaging with the Board of Regents as the search for the next commissioner begins and ensuring that the voices of hundreds of thousands of educators across New York State are heard thr  more

Northwell Health Launches Clinical Education Program to Support School Nurses
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, July 17 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - School Nurse Professional Development Program aims to fill the education gap * * * To enhance the health of children in its communities, Northwell Health has launched its School Nurse Professional Development Program, which provides education and clinical skills practice for these health care professionals. The program helps school nurses stay up-to-date on changes in the rapidly evolving field of health   more

Northwell Health: Hospital Honored by NYPD Highway Patrol for Compassionate Care
VALLEY STREAM, New York, July 18 -- Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - NYPD Officer Marc St. Arromand remembered at LIJ Valley Stream * * * Members of the New York City Police Department's Highway Patrol Unit 2 in Brooklyn returned to Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital (LIJVS) to thank the hospital's leadership and medical staff for the compassionate care given to a grieving widow after the loss of her husband. In recog  more

Northwell Health: Medical House Calls Program Improves Care, Reduces Costs of Treating Elderly Patients at Home
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, July 15 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Improved outcomes highlight Northwell Health home care for seniors * * * For the fourth consecutive year, Northwell Health's House Calls program has been recognized by the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its success in caring for chronically ill, frail seniors through home-based primary care as part of a federal demonstration project. In addition to improving health outcomes, Northwe  more

Northwell Health: New Screening Tool Helps Discharged Patients Avoid Readmission
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, July 15 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Patients get additional resources through social determinants of health tool * * * Northwell Health has implemented a social determinants of health screening tool that will help newly discharged hospital patients get the support they need to recover successfully and avoid readmission. The tool, a 15-item questionnaire, provides care teams with information about patients' social determinants of health - s  more

NYU Langone Health: Researchers Identify Mechanism That May Drive Obesity Epidemic
NEW YORK, July 16 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: A molecular trick that kept our ancient ancestors from starving may now be contributing to the obesity epidemic, a new study finds. In starvation times, researchers say, animals were more likely to survive if they could hoard and stretch out their stored energy. Even if an animal secured a rare feast, evolution smiled on the storage of excess fuel as fat,   more

Open Society Foundations President Names New Chief of Staff
NEW YORK, July 16 -- Open Society Foundations (formerly the Open Society Institute and Soros Foundations Network) issued the following news release: The Open Society Foundations are pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Wilett as chief of staff to Open Society President Patrick Gaspard, effective August 20. In this newly created position, Wilett will lead the Foundations' work on public policy and advocacy, and advise the president on new programmatic ideas and initiatives. "I am thril  more

Pau Gasol Appointed Global Champion for Nutrition and Zero Childhood Obesity by U.S. Fund for UNICEF
MADRID, Spain, July 18 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release: * * * - NBA All-star player will help tackle the global burden of childhood obesity * * * MADRID / NEW YORK - NBA All-Star player and two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has been appointed as a Global Champion for Nutrition and Zero Childhood Obesity by UNICEF. In his role, Gasol - who has been a UNICEF Spain Ambassador since 2003 - will help UNICEF tackle childhood obesity and malnutrition-related issues to e  more

PEN America Applauds 'Well-Formulated' Guidelines on Campus Free Speech and Inclusion by Williams College
NEW YORK, July 15 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - College Modeled an Approach that Engaged Students, Faculty, Administrators * * * A set of recommendations recently adopted by Williams College represents a sound approach to free speech and inclusion on college campuses, PEN America said in a statement today. "We applaud Williams College for giving thoughtful attention to how to address issues of inclusion without impairing a climate for free expression and inquiry   more

PEN America Calls for Acquittals Ahead of Verdict Expected in Trial of Prominent Turkish Writers. Journalists and Rights Defenders
NEW YORK, July 16 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Calls Charges Against them 'Spurious and Politicized' * * * Prior to the expected verdict in Turkey on Wednesday, July 17 in the trial of Erol Onderoglu, Sebnem Korur Fincanci, and Ahmet Nesin, in which they are accused of creating terrorist propaganda by taking part in a solidarity campaign for the Kurdish newspaper Ozgur Gundem, PEN America issued the comments below and called for the acquittal of all three defenda  more

PEN America Is 'Deeply Relieved' That Turkish Court Tossed Spurious Charges Against Journalists and Activists After Three-Year Legal Battle
NEW YORK, July 17 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Justice Served for Dedicated Free Expression Activists * * * In a statement, PEN America expressed relief that a Turkish court today threw out spurious terrorist propaganda charges against journalists and activists Erol Onderoglu, Sebnem Korur Fincanci, and Ahmet Nesin. All three were charged after taking part in a free speech campaign in 2016. "We are deeply relieved that after more than three years of absurd legal  more

PEN America: House Condemns Saudi Repression of Activists
NEW YORK, July 16 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Resolution adds new pressure to release three women's rights activists honored by PEN America * * * The House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing the brutal repression of activists in Saudi Arabia who speak out against gross violations of women's human rights. Passed unanimously on Monday, House Resolution 129 adds to the widening calls for the release of imprisoned activists and writers. including PEN  more

PEN America: House Passes World Press Freedom Day Resolution
NEW YORK, July 16 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Members of Congress take bold stand to advance press freedom * * * The House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution recognizing growing threats to press freedom around the world in conjunction with World Press Freedom Day. House Resolution 345 is a powerful and much-needed reaffirmation of the importance of U.S. leadership in countering rising antagonism toward professional news gathering and violence a  more

People for the American Way Issues Statement on Garner's Death
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- People for the American Way issued the following statement by President Michael B. Keegan after Attorney General William Barr declined to prosecute New York police officer Daniel Pantaleo for Eric Garner's death: "Public officials who refuse to hold police accountable send a strong signal that they think Black lives do not matter. This is a painful reminder of the broken, unjust systems that continue to undermine people and communities of color. Both the state of New York  more

PETA Issues Statement on Danger of Racing at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT, New Jersey, July 19 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement by Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo on the danger of racing at Monmouth Park: "Heat kills, so it's extremely foolish and reckless for Monmouth Park to stay open with temperatures soaring to record highs. "PETA urges Monmouth and the New Jersey Racing Commission to postpone the Haskell Invitational and cancel racing for the weekend. "This is the only way to protect Thoroughbreds fr  more

PETA: 'Meat Is Not Green' Ads Go Up on Bus Shelters
ALBANY, New York, July 18 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - New Electric Bus Fleet Helps PETA Remind Eco-Conscious Commuters Not Just to Peck at Small 'Save the Planet' Ideas but to Go Vegan * * * The Capital District Transportation Authority is debuting four all-electric buses this summer to help combat climate change, and PETA is on board with the message and has put up myth-busting ads in bus shelters to remind people that meat consu  more

Peterson Foundation Issues Statement on OMB Mid-Session Review
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation issued the following statement by CEO Michael A. Peterson on the release of the mid-session review from the Office of Management and Budget, an annual update and revision of White House budget projections: "The administration projects that the deficit is on track to hit $1 trillion this year, even though we are in a strong economy and low interest rate environment. "The mid-session review is just the latest reminder of the dangerous fiscal  more

Police Benevolent Association of New York Issues Statement on Garner Case
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Police Benevolent Association of New York issued the following statement by President Patrick J. Lynch on the Justice Department decision not to prosecute Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the Eric Garner case. "It is no coincidence that a Grand Jury in NYC and now DOJ, both of which had full access to all of the facts of this case, found no criminality in Police Officer Pantaleo's actions. "In both cases, a careful review of the facts led investigators to the truth: a  more

Policy Matters Ohio Issues Statement on Ohio Equal Pay Act
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 16 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a 501(c)3 non-profit and nonpartisan state policy research institute, issued the following statement by Project Director Hannah Halbert: * * * - Support raising the minimum wage and the Ohio Equal Pay Act * * * Over the weekend, Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced that it has joined the equal pay movement moment generated by the U.S. Women's Soccer team's World Cup Championship with a full-page New York Times advertisement and a $  more

Product Certification Training: Register for American National Standards Institute Workshop
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will host a training workshop focused on product certification on September 26-27, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The course, titled, Understanding the Requirements and Concepts of ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity assessment -- Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services, will be held at ANSI's Washington, DC, headquarters with na  more

Public Citizen: Department of Homeland Security Memo Reveals Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Repeated Failures to Remedy Horrifying Conditions in Alabama Immigrant Detention Center
NEW YORK, July 19 -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: Today, immigrant and civil rights groups resolved a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) following a federal court ruling that required disclosure of portions of a memo from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security describing the deplorable conditions in the infamous Etowah County Detention Center in Alabama. Adelante Alabama Worker Center, a community organization in Birmingham, Alabama--along with several o  more

Researchers Identify Nerve Cells That Are Vulnerable to Damage in National Multiple Sclerosis Society
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * - Collaborators in Cambridge and San Francisco used advanced technology to evaluate genetic instructions within single brain cells in specific areas of brain tissues from people who had MS in their lifetimes, before there were disease-modifying therapies. - They report that a specific type of nerve cell called "projection neurons" - which normally facilitate communication between different areas of t  more

Riverkeeper Issues Statement on Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
OSSINING, New York, July 18 -- Riverkeeper issued the following statement by President Paul Gallay: Today Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the most aggressive climate legislation in the U.S. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act aims to achieve a 70 percent emissions-free electricity supply by 2030, eliminate emissions from electricity by 2040 and achieve a carbon-neutral economy statewide by 2050. "The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is a monumental step forward in  more

Roberto Alomar, Cal Ripken Jr. Elected to Hall of Fame Board of Directors
COOPERSTOWN, New York, July 19 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: Roberto Alomar and Cal Ripken Jr. have been elected to the Board of Directors for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark announced today. The total number of directors for the nonprofit educational institution is now 17, with Bill Gladstone and Tom Seaver being appointed as Honorary Board Members. "The Board is delighte  more

Roswell Park Environmental Health Expert Earns Presidential Award for Scientists
BUFFALO, New York, July 15 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Binnian Wei, PhD, has received a presidential award recognizing his scientific achievements and future promise. President Donald J. Trump and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy this month recognized the cancer researcher with a prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The PECASE is  more

Sierra Club: Statement on EPA Plan to Cut Communities Out of Pollution Appeals Process
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Lawyers for massive corporate polluters are bragging in the New York Times that a new policy about to be put forward by former coal lobbyist and current EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler will enable them to have fewer hurdles when seeking permission to pollute communities across the country but cutting those communities out of the process. As reported by the Times, "The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to weak  more

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology: Multiple Injection Safety Violations Found in New Jersey Septic Arthritis Outbreak
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America issued the following news release: Multiple violations of injection safety and infection prevention practices--from lack of handwashing to inappropriate re-use of medication vials--were identified after an outbreak of septic arthritis at a New Jersey outpatient facility in 2017, according to an investigation published today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal for the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology  more

Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel Selects Top Trends at 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Specialty Food Association issued the following news release: The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel scoured six football fields of exhibits at the 65th Annual Summer Fancy Food Show. The show, which took place June 23-25 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, had over 200,000 specialty foods and beverages on display. Building on previous findings and predictions, the panelists tasted their way through the show, identifying products currently attaining   more

Standing Device Improves Lower Limb Function in People With Progressive National Multiple Sclerosis Society
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * - A new study reports that use of a standing frame (a wooden frame that supports a person in the standing position) improved lower limb function in people with progressive MS who had severe motor impairment. - These results yield important evidence to help justify the use of this rehabilitation device. Michelle Ploughman, PhD (Memorial University of Newfoundland) comments in an accompanying editorial  more

Statement From JustLeadershipUSA Regarding the Federal Bureau of Prisons Update on Good Conduct Time and Risk Assessment Tools
NEW YORK, July 19 -- JustLeadershipUSA issued the following news release: JustLeadershipUSA applauds the release of more than 3,100 people from federal prisons today and the 1,691 sentence reductions due to retroactive application of the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. However, far too many people remain incarcerated and deprived of human dignity in federal prisons across this country. While we are glad for those who will be released, we are gravely concerned for noncitizens in the released group   more

Study Yields New Clues to Stopping National Multiple Sclerosis Society Progression
NEW YORK, July 19 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: Collaborating researchers from New York City report that the spinal fluid of people with progressive MS dramatically inhibited the ability of rodent nerve cells isolated in lab dishes to produce energy, while spinal fluid from people with relapsing-remitting MS did not. Further research showed that the spinal fluid from people with progressive MS had increased levels of lipid molecules known as ceramides, an  more

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association Names Sanjay Gupta Chief Customer Officer of TIAA Financial Solutions
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association issued the following news release: TIAA, a leading financial services provider, announced today that Sanjay Gupta has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer of TIAA Financial Solutions. Gupta will report to Lori Dickerson Fouche, Chief Executive Officer, TIAA Financial Solutions. In this newly created position, Gupta will lead the strategic development, execution and measurement of a comprehensive approach to simplify th  more

Teamsters Local 118 and Wegmans Food Markets Reach Tentative Agreement
ROCHESTER, New York, July 15 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: After months of negotiations, Teamsters Local 118 is pleased to announce a new five-year tentative agreement with Wegmans Food Markets. Subject to ratification by the membership, this agreement provides for the largest wage package of any agreement previously reached with the company. In addition, the Union was able to successfully address significant issues impacting seniority rights,  more

The Climate Group and the ABB FIA Formula E Championship Give Panasonic Jaguar Racing the First Climate Champion Award
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Climate Group issued the following news release: The Climate Group and the ABB FIA Formula E Championship presented the first Climate Champion Award to Panasonic Jaguar Racing at the end of season gala awards, celebrating the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship. This sustainability award recognizes efforts in advancing the fight against climate change with ambition, innovation, and pace within the Formula E ecosystem. Panasonic Jaguar Racing has shown a clear race-t  more

The New York Public Library Cuts the Ribbon on a New, Bigger Van Cortlandt Branch in the Bronx
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * - Brand new, modern library offers more than twice the public space for more programs, classes, books, and more * * * The New York Public Library celebrated the grand opening of its new, larger Van Cortlandt branch today, with Chief Operating Officer Iris Weinshall, Library Manager Peter Pamphile, elected officials and excited members of the community cutting the ribbon on the new, long-awaited library.  more

The Rockefeller Institute of Government Announces the 2019 Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellows
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government issued the following news release: The Rockefeller Institute of Government has named four dynamic researchers as 2019 Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellows. Over the next year, they will work with Rockefeller Institute experts to research timely public policy issues: access to postsecondary education for inner-city residents, the fiscal health of small cities, higher education accessibility and affordability, and s  more

TIAA Names Sanjay Gupta Chief Customer Officer of TIAA Financial Solutions
NEW YORK, July 16 -- TIAA, a provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and governmental fields, issued the following news release: TIAA, a leading financial services provider, announced today that Sanjay Gupta has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer of TIAA Financial Solutions. Gupta will report to Lori Dickerson Fouche, Chief Executive Officer, TIAA Financial Solutions. In this newly created position, Gupta will lead the strategic development, execut  more

UNITE HERE Applauds Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Choice Hotels Refusal to Allow ICE to Use Their Hotels as Temporary Jails
NEW YORK, July 14 -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following news release: Days after joining a major campaign calling on American hospitality companies to refuse participation in coming ICE raids, the union that represents North American hospitality workers is applauding Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Choice Hotels--some of the largest  more

UNITE HERE Issues Statement on Introduction of Stop Wall Street Looting Act
NEW YORK, July 18 -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following statement by International President D. Taylor: "UNITE HERE strongly supports the Stop Wall Street Looting Act introduced today by senators Warren, Baldwin, and Brown and representatives Pocan and Jayapal. Private equity has been a disaster for the gaming industry. In no co  more

United Nations Foundation Announces Press Fellowship to the UN General Assembly With a Special Focus on Climate Change
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The United Nations Foundation issued the following news release: The United Nations Foundation today announced its 10th annual press fellowship to the opening of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly - the annual gathering of heads of state at the UN headquarters in New York. The fellowship will take place from September 21 to September 25, 2019. A stipend will be provided to cover travel, lodging costs, and meals. Participating journalists will have access to exclu  more

United Steelworkers: District 4 Director Names New Assistant
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- The United Steelworkers issued the following news release: United Steelworkers (USW) District 4 Director Del Vitale, who took office on July 15, today named staff representative David M. Wasiura as the new assistant to the director. Before becoming director on July 15, Vitale served as assistant to his predecessor, John Shinn, who this week left that post to become the union's new International Secretary-Treasurer. District 4 includes Connecticut, Delaware  more

Watch the Stars on Main Street at Hall of Fame Parade of Legends Saturday, July 20
COOPERSTOWN, New York, July 15 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: It's the largest gathering of Hall of Famers on the baseball calendar, and this year features a record 59 Hall of Famers in Cooperstown. For one evening every July, Main Street in Cooperstown becomes baseball's biggest red carpet celebration during the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's Parade of Legends. A chance to see the game's legends and heroes up close, the Parade  more

Waterkeeper Alliance Joins Leading Environmental Groups in the Bahamas in Launching StopDisney.com - Last Chance for Lighthouse Point Campaign
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following news release: Waterkeeper Alliance announced today the launch of a new digital campaign to persuade Disney to drop its controversial plans to build a massive cruise ship port at Lighthouse Point, the southernmost tip of the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. The focal points of the new campaign is a new website, StopDisney.com. The Alliance joins its partners Waterkeepers Bahamas and Save the Bays, along with the Bahamas Reef   more

Wolters Kluwer Health: Share Buyback Transaction Details July 11-17, 2019
NEW YORK, July 18 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer today reports that it has repurchased 99,326 of its own ordinary shares in the period from July 11, 2019, up to and including July 17, 2019, for Euros6.4 million and at an average share price of Euros64.50. These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on February 20, 2019, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to Euros250 million during 2019. The cumulative amounts rep  more

Wolters Kluwer's ELM Solutions Builds Pharmacy Building for Charitable Organization Sevalaya in India
NEW YORK, July 16 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer's ELM Solutions today announced it has partnered with Sevalaya to build a Pharmacy building in Kasuva, India. The Pharmacy building, located about 40 km from Chennai city, is part of ELM Solutions' ongoing commitment to positively impact local communities where the firm has a presence. Sevalaya is a 30-year-old non-governmental organization that serves the rural poor in the Chennai area. The organizati  more

Women's Refugee Commission Issues Statement on Third-Country Asylum Rule
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Women's Refugee Commission issued the following statement by Michelle Brane, senior director of migrant rights and justice: A new rule scheduled to be published in the Federal Register tomorrow by the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security would effectively end asylum for anyone seeking safety in the U.S. at the border with Mexico - the majority of whom are fleeing danger in Central America. The interim final rule (IFR) would ban asylum for any applicant (includ  more

World Jewish Congress Congratulates Ursula Von Der Leyen on Confirmation as EU Commission President
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: The World Jewish Congress extends its congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on her confirmation as president of the European Commission, underscoring its strong appreciation for the working relationship that has developed between the WJC and the European Commission over the years and its hope for this partnership to continue to flourish under the patronage of the new presidency. World Jewish Congress President   more

World Jewish Congress Welcomes Argentina's Designation of Hezbollah as Terrorist Organization
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder on Thursday welcomed Argentina's move to declare Hezbollah as a terrorist entity, on the 25th anniversary of the attack on the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people and wounded hundreds more. "The Argentine government has taken a long-awaited and principled step today in the international fight against global terror by including Hezbo  more

World Jewish Congress: 25 Years Since AMIA Bombing - World Leaders Reflect on Deadliest Terror Attack in Latin American History
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: NEW YORK / BUENOS AIRES - The World Jewish Congress and our affiliate, the Latin American Jewish Congress, have released a special compilation to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the deadly July 18, 1994 bombing of the Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Jewish Community Center building in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people and left hundreds more wounded. The book, entitled "Justice You Shall Pursue  more