| State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday July 28, 2019 ( 225 items ) |
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A&E's 'America's Top Dog' Brings Together Top Police K9s and Civilian Dogs to Compete Nose-to-Nose on the Ultimate K9 Obstacle Course
NEW YORK, July 23 -- A&E Television Networks issued the following news release:
A&E Network's dogged new competition series "America's Top Dog," brings together top K9 cops and civilian dogs alongside their handlers as they compete nose-to-nose on the ultimate K9 obstacle course. The series is hosted by Curt Menefee alongside expert trainer Nick White and sideline reporting by Jamie Little, "America's Top Dog" from MGM's Big Fish Entertainment premieres this winter on A&E.
In each one-hour epi
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Accenture Named a Leader in Gartner's Inaugural Magic Quadrant for Oracle Cloud Applications Services, Worldwide
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release:
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2019 "Magic Quadrant for Oracle Cloud Applications Services, Worldwide /[1]" and is positioned highest for its ability to execute. This is the first time that Gartner has published a report, "support[ing] sourcing, procurement and vendor management leaders in their Oracle Cloud Applications [OCA] service vendor selection."
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Akin Gump Advises Halyard Capital in Sale of StratEx
NEW YORK, July 26 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release:
New York-based private equity firm Halyard Capital announced today the sale of its portfolio company, StratEx, to Toast.
Akin Gump advised Halyard in the deal.
Corporate partner David D'Urso led the Akin Gump team advising Halyard.
He was joined by counsel Sarah Withers and associate Ross Karlik.
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 90
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ALM Appoints Jon DiGiambattista as President of Information Services
NEW YORK, July 23 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release:
ALM Media announced today that Jon DiGiambattista has joined ALM as President, Information Services. DiGiambattista joins ALM after serving as Head of Data & Analytics at Medidata Solutions, where he led the strategy and commercialization of next-generation data products and capabilities for the Life Sciences industry.
DiGiambattista previously led various data, analytics and information servi
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Architect of New York State's Groundbreaking Cybersecurity Regulation Joins Pillsbury
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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- Firm Adds Cassie Lentchner, Former Deputy Superintendent of Compliance at NYDFS
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Cassandra "Cassie" Lentchner, the recent Head of Compliance for New York State's financial services watchdog and principal author of the United States' first-ever cybersecurity regulation, has joined Pillsbury as senior counsel. As a New York-based member of the firm's Public Policy practice, she wil
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Artificial Intelligence Automation Leader Neota Logic Announces Integration With Repstor Custodian for Legal
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news:
Neota Logic, creator of the world's leading no-code AI automation platform, and Repstor, the leading content management solution, have announced an innovative integration between their two products for the legal sector, which will revolutionise the matter creation and document automation process, and enhance client portal applications. The combined solution will be delivered
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Atlas Air Worldwide to Expand in Kentucky
PURCHASE, New York, July 25 -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release:
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced it will expand its operations in northern Kentucky to accommodate its growing workforce in the area.
Atlas' plans include a commitment to a long-term lease in a new facility in Erlanger, Kentucky, near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to support its growing global operations. The new center in Erlanger is ex
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Bausch + Lomb Introduces 23-Gauge Bi-Blade Dual Port Vitrectomy Cutter for the Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System
ROCHESTER, New York, July 22 -- Bausch + Lomb issued the following news release:
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company, today announced the introduction of the 23-gauge Bi-Blade(R) dual port vitrectomy cutter for the Stellaris Elite(TM) vision enhancement system. The new probe joins the available 25- and 27-gauge Bi-Blade(R) cutters as the most efficient option in the Bi-Blade portfolio. All Bi-Blade cutters double effective cut rates to increase flow and efficiency compared to sin
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Bausch + Lomb Introduces Freeflow Infusion System for Retina Surgery
ROCHESTER, New York, July 23 -- Bausch + Lomb issued the following news release:
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company, today announced the launch of the FreeFlow(TM) infusion system for retina surgery. The new offering allows for higher level of infusion flow compared to previous generation infusion lines to support the efficient vitreous removal provided by the company's Bi-Blade(R) dual port vitrectomy cutters and Vitesse(R) hypersonic vitrectomy system, both designed exclusivel
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Bronx Borough President Diaz Provides $600k for Regional Food Hub
BRONX, New York, July 25 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release:
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- 'The Hub' in Hunts Point will expand healthy food options, provide opportunities for local farmers and create new jobs, in partnership with GrowNYC
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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that he will provide $600,000 in capital funding to expand healthy eating options and create new jobs in the food industry.
As part of his FY2020 capital budget, Borough Presid
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Brooklyn Borough President Adams and Brooklyn Arts Council Award $22k Plus In Destination>Brooklyn Mini-Grants to Local Tourism-Focused Creatives
BROOKLYN, New York, July 25 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following news release:
Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) Executive Director Charlotte Cohen announced $22,500 in new Destination>Brooklyn mini-grants awarded to 15 local arts and culture organizations in support of cultural tourism across the borough. This allocation brings the program's total investment to local arts and culture organizations to more than $160,000 s
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Brooklyn Borough President Adams Issues Statement on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Act
BROOKLYN, New York, July 23 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement on the permanent authorization of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Act:
"I remember vividly arriving at Ground Zero on September 11th as a member of the NYPD, and surveying the scene with horror. For many of my fellow officers and first responders, the horrors were just beginning, as cancer and other ailments resulting from the debris ravaged their bodies and claimed so many lives.
"Extend
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Brooklyn Borough President Adams Issues Statement on New York City Mayor Blasio's Green Wave Bicycle Plan
BROOKLYN, New York, July 25 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement on New York City Mayor De Blasio's Green Wave Bicycle Plan:
"I am appreciative of City Hall's redoubling of its street safety efforts, especially in light of the terrible tragedies that have been occurring to cyclists and pedestrians on Brooklyn's streets.
"It is long past time we get serious about building out a truly connected network of safe bike infrastructure, including a focus on prior
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Brooklyn Borough President Adams Issues Statement on Resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello
BROOKLYN, New York, July 25 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement on the resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello:
BROOKLYN, New York, July 25 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement on the resignation of Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello:
"The people of Puerto Rico have spoken. Governor Rossello has done the right thing in relinquishing office.
"Puerto Ricans have shown the power of collective action to sei
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Burford Capital Reports Record Interim Results in First Half 2019
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Burford Capital, a finance firm focused on law, issued the following news release:
Burford Capital Limited ("Burford Capital" or "Burford" or "the Company"), the leading global finance and investment management firm focused on law, announces its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2019.
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* Profit after tax up 36% to $225 million (1H18: $166 million); operating profit up 37% to $251 million (1H18: $183 million)
* Income up 40% to $287 mill
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Cadwalader Adds International Arbitration and Disputes Lawyer Simon Walsh in London
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release:
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP today announced that international arbitration and disputes lawyer Simon Walsh has joined the firm's London office.
Walsh will join Cadwalader's Global Litigation Group as Special Counsel. Prior to joining the firm, he was Senior Investment Officer at Woodsford Litigation Funding in London with responsibility for global investments. Previousl
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California State University-Fullerton: Vice President for Student Affairs Eanes to Leave Rich, Student-Centered Legacy
FULLERTON, California, July 26 -- California State University's Fullerton Campus issued the following news:
After seven years as vice president for student affairs, Berenecea Johnson Eanes is leaving Cal State Fullerton to become interim president of York College, a leading liberal arts college in The City University of New York system.
Her appointment is effective Sept. 2.
Eanes' tenure at the university is marked by a wealth of accomplishments and far-reaching efforts benefitting tens of th
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Canon Earns Nine Buyers Lab Summer 2019 Pick Awards in Copier Multi-Function Printer, Printer/Multi-Function Printer and Scanner Categories
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, July 25 -- Canon USA issued the following news release:
As a testament to the innovative office solutions it provides customers, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, wins nine BLI Summer 2019 Pick awards: six for imageRUNNER ADVANCE MFPs, two for Color imageCLASS printers and one for an imageFORMULA scanner. The awards serve to acknowledge Canon as a leading force in the industry and identify the company's line of products as excellent digital imagi
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Canon Selects Critical Link to Develop Evaluation Kits for Industrial Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Sensors
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, July 25 -- Canon USA issued the following news release:
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the company has selected Critical Link, LLC, a leader in embedded solutions, to develop new Evaluation Kits for three of Canon's CMOS image sensors: the 120MXS, a high resolution 120MP sensor; the 35MMFHDXS_A, a high sensitivity 19Mu m pixel size, 2.76MP sensor; and the 3U5MGXSBA, a 5MP global shutter sensor.
Currently in development
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CBS Fact Sheet Regarding Impasse With AT&T
NEW YORK, July 24 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release:
The CBS Television Network and other CBS Corporation programming continue to be blacked out by AT&T on its DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW and U-verse TV services. During this time, CBS programming is available by switching providers or via CBS.com and CBS All Access, which saw a dramatic spike in new subscribers this past weekend compared to the same weekend a year ago. Mo
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Celebrity Book Clubs Spurring Book Sales, The NPD Group Says
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, July 22 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release:
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- Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Barack Obama are Popularizing Reading and Bolstering Book Sales
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At a time when book discovery is challenging because of the amount of content clamoring for attention, celebrity book clubs are playing an important role in spurring sales for listed titles. According to global information company The NPD Group, the volume of the s
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Clarkson University Professor Named NSF Program Director
POTSDAM, New York, July 23 -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
Laurel Kuxhaus, an associate professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineering at Clarkson University, has recently been named Program Director of the Biomechanics & Mechanobiology Program within the Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation, Directorate for Engineering at the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Kuxhaus comes to the position directly from serving as the American Society of Mechanica
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Clarkson University Professor Receives Grant From the National Institutes of Health
POTSDAM, New York, July 24 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development division of the NIH has awarded $459,000 to Prof. Thomas Lufkin, the Bayard and Virginia Clarkson Endowed Chair in Biology for a research project entitled "Genome-Wide Analysis of The Transcriptional Cooperation Between Runx2 And Runx3 During Skeletal Development".
Prof. Lufkin has been studying the genes controlling skeletal formation a
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CNN Nominated For 23 News & Documentary Emmy Awards
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- CNN, a cable channel owned by Time Warner's Turner Broadcasting System, issued the following press room announcement:
CNN received 23 nominations for the 40thAnnual News and Documentary Emmy(R) Awards, announced today. CNN's diverse nominations encompass news programming and interviews, Original Series, Films and specials. Also included are nominations for CNN International, CNN Digital, CNN en Espanol and Great Big Story:
Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News St
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Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Climate Change Could Revive Medieval Megadroughts in U.S. Southwest
NEW YORK, July 25 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
About a dozen megadroughts struck the American Southwest during the 9th through the 15th centuries, but then they mysteriously ceased around the year 1600. What caused this clustering of megadroughts -- that is, severe droughts that last for decades -- and why do they happen at all?
If scientists can understand why megadroughts happened in the past, it can help us better
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Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Climate Epochs That Weren't
NEW YORK, July 25 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
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- Medieval Warm Period? Little Ice Age? Not So Fast.
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When climate scientists talk about natural climate swings that came before humans started messing with the system, many invoke two epochs. During the Medieval Warm Period, roughly from 800 to 1200 AD, temperatures rose a few degrees above average. That warming has been connected to improved crop yields in
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Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: How Did Africa's Grasslands Get Started?
NEW YORK, July 23 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
Between 10 million and 6 million years ago, vegetation across much of the world underwent a transformation, as warmth-loving grasses displaced previously dominant plants, shrubs and trees. The new grasses carried out the chemical reactions required for photosynthesis in a distinct new way. Scientists have labeled this new process the "C4 pathway." In East Africa, the chang
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Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: How Drilling Ship Pulls Cores From 2.5 Miles Below Sea
NEW YORK, July 23 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
An ocean drilling ship is not an ocean drilling ship without the skilled and experienced personnel that control, execute and overview the drilling operations. The JOIDES Resolution is no exception.
Of the 123 souls currently onboard, about 30 people facilitate the success and safety of all ocean drilling operations -- about the same number as scientists onboard. Among the
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Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Robots Roaming in Antarctic Waters Reveal Why Ross Ice Shelf Melts Rapidly in Summer
NEW YORK, July 23 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
A new paper offers fresh insight into the forces causing the world's largest ice shelf to melt.
The Ross Ice Shelf, a part of the Antarctic Ice Sheet that is floating on the ocean, measures several hundred meters thick and sits over 480,000 square kilometers, approximately the size of Spain. Its magnitude, and the fact that thinning of the ice shelf will speed up the flow
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Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health: Fracking Activities May Contribute to Anxiety, Depression During Pregnancy
NEW YORK, July 25 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
new study led by a researcher at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health identifies a link between proximity to hydraulic fracking activities and mental health issues during pregnancy. Results appear in the journal Environmental Research.
The researchers looked at 7,715 mothers without anxiety or depression at the time of conception, who delivered at the Geisin
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Constellation Brands Makes Minority Investment in Montanya Distillers
VICTOR, New York, July 23 -- Constellation Brands issued the following news release:
Constellation Brands acquired a minority stake in Colorado-based American craft rum maker Montanya Distillers.
The investment was made through Constellation Brands Ventures' Focus on Female Founders program which makes meaningful investments in female-founded and female-led businesses doing disruptive and innovative work across beverage alcohol. Karen Hoskin is Founder, President and CEO of Montanya Distillers
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D'Youville College Dietetics Travels to Ireland
BUFFALO, New York, July 23 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- D'Youville College issued the following news:
A crew of students and faculty members from the D'Youville dietetics program once again hopped across the pond as part of the Food and Culture class offered each spring. This year, the group traveled to Cork, Ireland to explore that country's cuisine and discover its rich history.
While trekking across the area, the group attended lectures and visited several local farmers for tours.
Kathy Borde
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Dow Jones Receives More Than $1.5 Million in Recent Copyright-Infringement Settlements
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Dow Jones issued the following news release:
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- Settlements come as part of robust effort to protect the value of subscriptions to The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones's other publications
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Two recently concluded settlements have delivered more than $1.5 million to Dow Jones & Company, as the publisher of The Wall Street Journal and other publications continues its robust efforts to prevent the misuse of its journalists' work.
In the first settlement, a compa
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Duff & Phelps Expands Global Aerospace Defense M&A Advisory Practice by Adding Two Managing Directors
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news:
Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients, today announced that Pete Bilden and Victor Caruso have joined the firm in the first half of 2019 as managing directors in its global M&A Advisory practice. With the additions of Bilden and Caruso, Duff & Phelps materially expands its market-leading global Aerospace Defense and Government Services (ADG) M&A Advisory practice.
Caruso joined D
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Duff & Phelps: Henry Smithers Featured in Private Equity Wire Discussing Factors Driving Co-Investments by LPs, GPs
NEW YORK, July 26 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news:
Henry Smithers, Managing Director in Duff & Phelps' M&A Advisory practice, shared his views with Private Equity Wire on factors driving co-investments as an alternative fund structure for Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs).
The article focuses on how institutional investors and other involved parties can successfully execute a co-investment as this fund structure becomes increasingly popular with GPs and LPs.
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Empire State Development and New York State Power Authority Announce Long Island's Contract Pharmacal Has More Than Doubled Its Workforce Since 2012
WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 23 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release:
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- Support from Empire State Development and the New York Power Authority has helped the company add 454 jobs, invest $71 million in equipment and new facilities, and spend $18 million on R&D
- Workforce has grown from 630 in 2012 to 1,400 in 2019
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Empire State Development today announced that Contract Pharmacal, a family-owned company that develops, manufactures, and packages
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Empire State Development and NYPA: Contract Pharmacal Has Doubled Its Workforce Since 2012
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release:
Empire State Development today announced that Contract Pharmacal, a family-owned company that develops, manufactures, and packages pharmaceuticals, over the counter drugs, and dietary supplements has dramatically expanded its presence on Long Island, more than doubling its workforce over the last seven years from 630 to 1,400. Over that time period, support from Empire State Development and the New
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Empire State Development Announces Expansion of Sono-Tek High-Tech Manufacturing Space in Ulster County
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release:
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- Company Will Create and Retain More Than 60 Jobs
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Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Sono-Tek, a company that specializes in the manufacturing of thin film ultrasonic coating machinery used in the medical, electronic, advanced energy and several industrial markets, will expand its facility and create six new jobs in Milton, Ulster County, while retaining 60 jobs. So
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Empire State Development Announces KanPak Will Grow Operations in Yates County
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release:
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that KanPak, one of the largest employers in the Village of Penn Yan, Yates County will grow its operations in the Finger Lakes region. The company, which acquired the former Emmi Roth facility five years ago, produces a variety of dairy and coffee-based products, such as iced and cold brew coffee, ice cream, yogurt and frozen dessert products, milk sh
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ESPN: Baseball Tonight - Sunday Night Countdown Hits the Road for Pre-game Show at Fenway Park
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 23 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release:
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- ESPN's Wednesday Night Baseball on July 24 to Feature Battle of First Place Teams: New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins
- ESPN's MLB Trade Deadline Specials
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The World Series Champion Boston Red Sox, led by Mookie Betts, will host the first place New York Yankees and Aaron Judge on July 28 in a marquee ESPN Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell telecast at 7 p.m. ET. Matt Vas
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FDA Approves Pfizer's Biosimilar, RUXIENCE, for Certain Cancers and Autoimmune Condition
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release:
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) today announced the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved RUXIENCE(TM) (rituximab-pvvr), a biosimilar to Rituxan(R) (rituximab),/1 for the treatment of adult patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)./2
"Biosimilars like RUXIENCE have the
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FlightSafety Promotes Michael Burger to Manager of Its Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey
NEW YORK, July 23 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release:
FlightSafety International announces that Michael Burger has been promoted to Manager of the company's Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey. He assumes this responsibility from Danny Robayo who was recently promoted to Vice President.
"Congratulations to Michael on his well-deserved promotion," said Dann Runik, Senior Vice President, Operations. "Michael is an outstanding leader with an in-depth understandin
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Forbes Continues Editorial Expansion With 10 New Hires
NEW YORK, July 22 -- 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:
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- Appoints Robert LaFranco As Assistant Managing Editor Of Consumer And Michael Nunez As Associate Editor Covering Social Media
- Extends Popular 'Daily Cover Story' Franchise To Seven Days A Week
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Forbes Chief Content Officer Randall L
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Forbes Media: Organizational Self-Management Expert Challenges Leaders in New Book
NEW YORK, July 23 -- 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:
Organizational change consultant and executive coach, Doug Kirkpatrick, today announced the publication of The No-Limits Enterprise: Organizational Self-Management in the New World of Work (available now). The No-Limits Enterprise is published with Fo
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Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Rizwan Qureshi Returns to Reed Smith as Partner in Global Regulatory Enforcement Group in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that Rizwan Qureshi has returned as a partner in the Global Regulatory Enforcement Group in the firm's Washington, D.C., office.
Qureshi re-joins the firm from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, where he served as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney's Office, he was an associate in the Commercial Litigation
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Fox News Channel to Present Live Coverage of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Live Testimony Before the House Judiciary Committee
NEW YORK, July 22 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release:
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- Co-anchored by 'Special Report's' Bret Baier and 'The Story's' Martha MacCallum with Special Guest Commentators
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FOX News Channel (FNC) will present live coverage of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before both the House Judiciary Committee and the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, July 24th beginning at 8:15AM/ET preempting FOX & Friends. S
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Fox News Channel Was Top-Rated Network for Coverage of Special Counsel Mueller's Testimony Beating Broadcast, Cable News Network Viewership
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release:
According to early Nielsen Media data, FOX News Channel's (FNC) coverage of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before both the House Judiciary Committee and the House Intelligence Committee outpaced all broadcast and cable news networks in total viewers. Co-anchored by Special Report's Bret Baier and The Story's Martha MacCallum, FNC averaged 3 million viewers and 441
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Fujifilm Announces Availability of Fujifilm SX800, a Long-Range Surveillance Camera With Built-in Lens
VALHALLA, New York, July 23 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news:
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- Capable of 40x optical zoom to offer a focal length range extending from 20mm to 800mm, making it the world's longest telephoto coverage among long-range surveillance cameras*1
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The Optical Device Division of FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced that the FUJIFILM SX800 (SX800), a new, long-range surveillance camera equipped with built-in lens, will be available in the U.S. in August 2019. The SX
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Fujifilm Announces the Receipt of Imported Drug License for Its Oral Synthetic Quinolone Antibacterial Agent in China
VALHALLA, New York, July 25 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news:
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) announces the receipt /1 of an imported drug license for the oral synthetic quinolone antibacterial agent "T-3811" (generic name: garenoxacin mesilate hydrate) from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China with respiratory infections such as pneumonia.
"T-3811" is a synthetic quinolone antibacterial agent developed by FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd. and d
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Fujifilm Introduces Fujinon Techno STABI 16X28 Compact Binoculars
VALHALLA, New York, July 22 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news:
FUJIFILM North America Corporation has introduced its new FUJINON TECHNO STABI (TS) 16X28 Compact Binoculars, a high powered, stabilized binocular product offering unique performance whether used from moving vehicles, vessels at sea, or in a stationary setting.
The TS 16X28 features a compact and ergonomic design, perfect for nature watching, sports and concerts. For users that want to utilize an extremely high magnificatio
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Gap Celebrates Back to School With the Launch of 'Forward' Campaign Featuring a Cast of Bold Kids Who are Breaking Boundaries
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release:
Gap, the iconic American clothing brand, today launches the GapKids 'Forward' Back To School campaign. In an effort to propel the next generation in the direction of their strengths, the 'Forward' campaign celebrates creative self-expression and kids who are breaking boundaries.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8462152-gap-kids-
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General Motors: Tonawanda-Built Next Gen 6.2L Small Block V-8 to Power All-New 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
DETROIT, Michigan, July 23 -- General Motors issued the following news release:
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today confirmed its Tonawanda, New York, engine plant will build the company's next-generation 6.2L Small Block V-8 engine that will power the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Production of the 2020 Corvette Stingray begins at GM's Bowling Green, Kentucky assembly plant in late 2019.
This news follows the reveal of the 2020 Corvette last week in Tustin, California.
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Governor Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Albany's Clinton Square as Part of $10 Million Award
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 12 Downtown Revitalization Projects Enhance the Neighborhood's Role as the Heart of the Capital Region
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 12 transformational projects for Albany's Clinton Square neighborhood as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award. The strategic investments in Clinton Square will enhance the neighborhood's role as the heart of t
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Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Creating New State Commission to Study Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Commission Will Determine How These Technologies Can Be Used to Enhance Public Sector Services and How the State Should Regulate Them in the Best Interest of New Yorkers
- Cuomo: "Artificial intelligence and automation are already having a profound impact across many industries and their influence keeps growing, so it's critical that we do everything in our power to understand their capabili
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Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Naming a Portion of the State Highway System in Steuben County in Honor of Trooper Nicholas F. Clark
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Highway Bridges in the Town of Bath Will Be Renamed In Honor of State Trooper Who Tragically Lost His Life in the Line of Duty
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.05484-B/A.07577-B) naming a portion of the State Highway System in Steuben County in honor of Trooper Nicholas F. Clark. The bill specifically designates the bridges on interstate 86 in front of the NYS Poli
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Grace Fan-Delatour Joins White & Case as a Partner in Beijing
NEW YORK, July 26 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice with the addition of Grace Fan-Delatour as a partner in Beijing, along with local partner Shaohui Jiang.
"Growing our M&A capability in Greater China has been a priority for the Firm as we look to respond to client demand in the extremely active market there," said White & Case partner John Reiss, Head of the Firm's Global
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Greenberg Traurig Represented Eastern Long Island Hospital in Its Affiliation With Stony Brook Medicine
NEW YORK, July 22 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) in its recently announced affiliation with Stony Brook Medicine. The acquisition became official as of July 1, after four years of negotiating regulatory approval.
The multi-office Greenberg Traurig team that represented ELIH was led by Shareholder Whitney Magee Phelps in Albany, New York. She was assisted by shareholders
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Greenberg Traurig Team Represents Future Media Group in Its Acquisition of W Magazine From Conde Nast
NEW YORK, July 26 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
NEW YORK and TEL AVIV -- When Future Media Group set out to acquire W Magazine from Conde Nast, it turned to its long-standing counsel, Adam Snukal, a shareholder in the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice in the New York and Tel Aviv offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Greenberg Traurig represented Future Media in an acquisition that brought W Magazine together with Surface and Watch
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Greenberg Traurig: Ed Wallace Recognized on City & State's Manhattan Power 100 List
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Ed Wallace, co-chair of the New York City office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State's 2019 "Manhattan Power 100 list." This past year, the publication also ranked Wallace number 12 on its Manhattan Power 50 list and on its New York City Power 100, New York Law Power 50, and New York Real Estate Power 50 lists.
According to City & State, the Manhattan Power 100 list features
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Greenberg Traurig: Kelly L. McNamee Named to City & State's 2019 40 Under 40 Rising Stars List
ALBANY, New York, July 26 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kelly L. McNamee, a litigation associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, has been named to City & State's 2019 Albany 40 Under 40 Rising Stars list.
According to City & State, their Rising Star lists recognizes prominent and accomplished professionals in government, business, and media whose achievements, leadership, and philanthropic efforts make a positive impact on New
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Greenberg Traurig: Scott Bornstein and Barry Schindler Speak at 16th Annual Summit on Protecting Innovations in the Financial Services Industry
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a sponsor of the 16th Annual Summit on Protecting Innovations in the Financial Services Industry July 24-25 in New York. The summit will focus on the recent intellectual property (IP) and patent trends impacting the financial services industry, provide updates on FinTech and emerging financial innovations, and analyze the underlying IP issues involved with these disru
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Hamilton College: Addressing Climate Change at the Local Level
CLINTON, New York, July 26 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news:
"The amount of rain you've seen these past few months, that isn't normal," Ravena Pernanand '21 declared. She and her co-researchers, Rachel Pike '21 and Abigail Roller '21, would know --they've spent the past couple months learning about local climate patterns, analyzing local climate projections, and promoting climate justice. They know that climate change is here, now, and already affecting us. A
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Hamilton College: Lifton '20 Researches Perceptions of Edward the Black Prince
CLINTON, New York, July 25 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news:
The day after her finals ended, Kim Lifton '20 did what any college student would want to do and boarded a plane to Europe. She visited places like London, England, and Angers, France, observing the remnants of medieval Western history. Unlike the typical college student, however, Lifton spent the majority of her time examining medieval manuscripts in renowned archives and traversing the region in s
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Hamilton College: Of Forests and Trees - Networking Generative Adversarial Networks
CLINTON, New York, July 27 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news:
In computer science, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) learn to imitate and display such visual input as handwriting and human faces. But what happens if GANs are linked and given the opportunity to work together, like trees in a forest? Well, that's what Ian Nduhiu '22 and Kenny Talarico '22 have spent the past couple months trying to figure out.
This summer, under the guidance of Visiting Assi
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Hamilton College: Williams Studies Monhegan Island Butterflies
CLINTON, New York, July 26 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news:
An article by Ernest Williams, the William R. Kenan Professor of Biology Emeritus, was recently published online in Northeastern Naturalist. "The Butterflies (Lepidoptera) of an Isolated Island: Monhegan, Maine" documents the results of Williams' surveys of the butterflies found on Monhegan Island over the past 21 years.
Williams surveyed the island's butterfly population periodically from 1998 throu
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Hogan Lovells Represents Overseas Private Investment Corporation As Anchor Investor in Fund to Provide Financial Access to Off-Grid Solar Products
NEW YORK, July 22 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release:
Hogan Lovells represented the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) in its participation as anchor investor in a fund sponsored by Social Investment Managers & Advisors, LLC (SIMA) to provide financing for off-grid solar products in more than a dozen countries in Africa and Asia.
Under the terms of the transaction, OPIC, a self-sustaining U.S. Government agency established in 1971 to help
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Horizon Media Becomes the First Agency to Subscribe to Nielsen Advanced Audience Solution
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news:
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- Advertisers Get New Value Through Innovative Technology that Delivers Advanced Audience Campaign Metrics for Audience-Based Buys
- Nielsen Continues to Fuel Industry's Path Toward Transacting with Advertiser-Defined Segments Across Linear TV Audiences
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Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) today announced that Horizon Media is subscribing to Nielsen Advanced Audience, an innovative suite of t
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Ian Mackenzie Named Chief Creative Officer of FCB/SIX
NEW YORK, July 23 -- FCB issued the following news release:
FCB/SIX President Andrea Cook today announced that Ian Mackenzie has been promoted to chief creative officer.
Mackenzie's ascension comes after three years of remarkable creative momentum for the agency, including at this year's Cannes Lions, where FCB/SIX won its first Grand Prix for Black & Abroad's "Go Back To Africa." The campaign showcased Mackenzie's ability to be uniquely empathetic in his storytelling and also took a provocat
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IDG Names Mohamad Ali as Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK, July 25 -- IDG Communications, a technology media, data and marketing services company, issued the following news release:
International Data Group, Inc. (IDG) today announced that Mohamad Ali has been named CEO of IDG. He will assume his new role on August 1, 2019 overseeing IDG's worldwide operations from the company's headquarters in Boston. He was most recently President and CEO of Carbonite and before that, he was Chief Strategy Officer of Hewlett-Packard. Current IDG business le
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IEC Electronics Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEWARK, New York, July 24 -- IEC Electronics, a provider of electronic manufacturing services, issued the following news release:
IEC Electronics Corp. (NYSE American: IEC) today announced that it will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 28, 2019.
The conference call may be accessed in the U.S. and Canada by dialing toll-free (877) 407-9210. International callers may access the
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II-VI Incorporated and Finisar Corporation Announce Election Results for Election of Form of Merger Consideration
SAXONBURG, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- II-VI, a provider of micro-optics, issued the following news release:
In connection with II-VI's anticipated acquisition of Finisar (the "Merger"), II-VI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI) ("II-VI") and Finisar Corporation (Nasdaq: FNSR) ("Finisar") jointly announced today the results of the elections made by holders of Finisar's common stock and holders of certain restricted stock units issued by Finisar (the "Participating RSUs") regarding the form of merger consi
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Internationally Recognized Arbitration Partner Camilo Cardozo Joins Vinson & Elkins
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Leading international arbitration lawyer Camilo Cardozo has joined Vinson & Elkins as a partner, bringing to the firm two decades of experience handling complex international disputes, including disputes involving the oil and gas industry and large infrastructure and construction projects around the world.
Based in V&E's New York office, Cardozo will focus his practice on cross-border litigation and in
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ITT to Release Second-Quarter 2019 Results on August 2
WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 22 -- ITT Corp. issued the following news release:
ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) will release its second-quarter 2019 financial results on the investor relations section of its website at 6:45 a.m. Eastern Time, on Friday, August 2, 2019. At 9 a.m. Eastern Time, senior management will review financial and operating results, comment on current conditions and answer questions during an investor briefing.
The briefing can be accessed live by calling +1 (706) 643-7542 (ID#: 579
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Jeffrey Kessler, Assistant Vice President, Dean of Student Affairs, Takes Bow After 21 Years of Service to Adelphi University Students
GARDEN CITY, New York, July 26 -- Adelphi University issued the following news:
Forty years ago, Jeffrey Kessler, assistant vice president and dean of student affairs at Adelphi University, decided to turn his passion for working with students into a career.
"I was an orientation leader (in college) about 44 years ago, but I didn't realize then that this was something one could make a career out of," Kessler said.
After a stint as a Peace Corps trainee in central Africa, he returned to the Un
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Keith Bowen Named Altice News Chief Revenue Officer
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release:
Altice News, Altice USA's news division comprising Cheddar, i24NEWS, and News 12 Networks, today announces the appointment of Keith Bowen as Chief Revenue Officer. Bowen will report to Jon Steinberg, President of Altice News, effective immediately.
In this new role, Bowen is responsible for driving the strategy and revenue delivery of Altice News' branded partnership and advertising sales acro
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Kimco Realty Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, July 25 -- Kimco Realty, a real estate investment trust company, issued the following news release:
Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, net income available to the company's common shareholders was $0.20 per diluted share and $0.36 per diluted share, respectively.
Second Quarter Highlights:
* Increased pro-rata occupancy to a record-tying 96.2%.
* Generated
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Kirkland & Ellis Expands M&A Practice With Hire of David Klein in New York
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis LLP announced today that David Klein has joined the New York office as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group.
"David is a rising star in the M&A world and will be an invaluable addition to our elite M&A and private equity practice in New York," said Jeffrey C. Hammes, Chairman of Kirkland's Global Management Executive Committee. "His significant experience advising on public an
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LC Waikiki Leads the Fashion Pack With Infor
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release:
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- Global Fashion Retailer Invests in Infor CloudSuite PLM for Fashion to Boost Agility and Drive Rapid Growth
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Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialised by industry, today announced that global fashion retailer LC Waikiki has selected Infor CloudSuite PLM for Fashion, built on Infor OS and deployed via software-as-a-service (SaaS), to help enhance visibility, boost f
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Lee Enterprises: Michelle Bowers Named Publisher of the Auburn Citizen
DAVENPORT, Iowa, July 22 -- Lee Enterprises, a provider of local news, information and advertising, issued the following news release:
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE), a leading provider of news, information and advertising in 50 markets, announced today that Michelle Bowers has been named publisher of The Citizen in Auburn, New York. Bowers replaces Interim Publisher Tom Salvo, who will continue in his primary role of circulation director for The Citizen and The Post-Star in Glens Fa
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Lockheed Martin Receives Award From Northrop Grumman to Produce More APY-9 Radars for the United States Navy's E-2D Program
SYRACUSE, New York, July 25 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release:
Lockheed Martin's Radar Sensor Systems market segment has been awarded a contract from Northrop Grumman worth over $600 million for multi-year production (MYP) of 24 additional APY-9 radars for the U.S. Navy's E-2D aircraft program. It's also known as the Advanced Hawkeye program.
The APY-9 radar program is nearing completion of a current five-year production contract in 2020, and this new award calls for another
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Long Island Rail Road to Replace Switches Near Syosset During Weekends of July 27-28 and August 3-4
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The Long Island Rail Road, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release:
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- Work Will Result in Planned Service Changes for the Port Jefferson Branch
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MTA Long Island Rail Road announced that on two consecutive weekends of July 27-28, and again on August 3-4, crews will replace switches east of Syosset at a location known as Amott Interlocking. Switches allow the railroad to move trains from one track to
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Manhattan Community College: Directors Support Faculty Research and Appointments
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Manhattan Community College issued the following news:
The Office of Academic Affairs at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) welcomes Siddharth Ramakrishnan, director of research, and Greer J. McPhaden, director of faculty appointments.
Regarding the new directors, Dean of Faculty Jim Berg commented that "Dr. Ramakrishnan is an accomplished scientist whose interest extends to the arts and humanities, as well. He will be highly suited to working with our facu
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Massachusetts Authorizes Verizon to Provide Services on Statewide Contract for Public Safety, Bringing High-Speed Wireless Services to First Responders
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has authorized Verizon to offer services to public safety through the state's public safety grade wireless agreement. Verizon services include Responder Private Core, priority and preemption technology for first responders in the Commonwealth. This is the first state and local agency multi-vendor procurement in the nation for public safety grade w
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Mastercard: Mainland China and U.S. Continue to Drive Global Travel
PURCHASE, New York, July 22 -- Mastercard issued the following news release:
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- Mastercard's Global Destination Cities Index: Origins Reveals Mainland China Is a Huge Mover Among Markets with Most International Travellers
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Mainland Chinese are traveling overseas for business and leisure in greater numbers than ever before, and Mastercard's newest edition of its Global Destination Cities Index continues to bear this out. Special report Global Destination Cities Index: Origins, relea
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McDermott Enhances Corporate Bench With Two Hew Hires in New York to Guide Global Companies in Market-Shaping Transactions
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release:
McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the arrival of Ze'-ev Eiger and Patrick Rowe as partners in the Transactions Practice Group in the New York office. They will bolster the Firm's capital markets, M&A and private equity bench with their experience guiding sophisticated foreign and domestic clients on complex transactions.
"Ze'-ev and Patrick have strong experience with market-shapi
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Metlife Named to FTSE4Good Index
NEW YORK, July 25 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release:
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today that it has been named to the FTSE4Good Index, which highlights companies with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
Created in 2001 by FTSE Russell, a wholly owned subsidiary of London Stock Exchange Group, the FTSE4Good Index helps promote a greater focus on sustainability among businesses and inves
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Metro-North Railroad Begins Replacement of Ossining Station Building Roof
NEW YORK, July 22 -- The Metro-North Railroad, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release:
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- Station Upgrade to be Accomplished with Minimal Impact to Customers
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MTA Metro-North Railroad today announced that crews will replace the Ossining Station building's aging roof, while maintaining the integrity of this historic station. The new roof will remediate issues with leaks in the station waiting area and increase the usef
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Metro-North Railroad Continues Improvements to Harlem Line During Weekends of July 27-28, August 3-4, August 10-11 and August 17-18
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The Metro-North Railroad, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release:
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- Buses to Substitute for Trains at Melrose and Tremont Stations to Accommodate Weekend Upgrade Work
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MTA Metro-North Railroad advises customers that crews will continue making aggressive infrastructure improvements in the Bronx over the next four consecutive weekends: July 27-28, August 3-4, August 10-11 and August 17-18.
Puttin
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Metro-North Railroad to Upgrade Middletown-Town of Walkill Station Parking Lot
NEW YORK, July 22 -- The Metro-North Railroad, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release:
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- Station Improvement to Enhance Commute for West of Hudson Customers
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MTA Metro-North Railroad today announced that West of Hudson customers can look forward to a smoother ride at the Middletown-Town of Walkill station. On July 23, Metro-North crews will begin work improving the station's parking lot, restoring the facility to a
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Metro-North Railroad: NYPA to Upgrade Grand Central Terminal Platform Lighting
NEW YORK, July 23 -- The Metro-North Railroad, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release:
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- New York Power Authority and Metropolitan Transportation Authority Partner to Install LED lighting to Improve Safety, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Save Taxpayer Dollars
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The New York Power Authority today announced that the Metro-North Railroad platforms throughout Grand Central Terminal will be upgraded with energy-effici
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Chair and Members of Train Speed and Safety Task Force
NEW YORK, July 26 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release:
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the chair and members of a new task force to safely address longstanding and unnecessary train slowdowns across the system. The task force, which will be chaired by former Administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Jane Garvey, will review the posted civil speed restrictions, improperly calibrated signal t
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Task Force to Address Growing Homelessness in New York City Subways
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release:
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the launch of a task force to combat the persistent and growing issue of homelessness in the New York City subway system. Working in close partnership with the MTA Police and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), the task force will have 30 days from its creation, expected in the coming
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Task Force to Address Growing Homelessness in Subway
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release:
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the launch of a task force to combat the persistent and growing issue of homelessness in the New York City subway system. Working in close partnership with the MTA Police and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), the task force will have 30 days from its creation, expect
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Moog Inc. Announces Cash Dividend
EAST AURORA, New York, July 26 -- Moog, a manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems, issued the following news release:
The Board of Directors of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) has declared a quarterly dividend of $.25 per share on the Company's issued and outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock.
The dividend will be paid on September 3, 2019 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 15, 2019.
The dividend
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Moog Inc. Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
EAST AURORA, New York, July 26 -- Moog, a manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems, issued the following news release:
Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today financial results for the quarter ended June 29, 2019.
Third Quarter Highlights
* Sales of $741 million, up 7% from a year ago;
* Diluted earnings per share of $1.35, up 19% from a year ago;
* Operating margins of 11.4%, up from 10.9% last year;
* Cash flow from operating activities of $20 mil
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Morgan Lewis Foundation Awards Scholarships to 8 Diverse Law Students
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The Morgan Lewis Foundation has announced eight Diversity Scholarship award winners for 2019. The Morgan Lewis Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that awards academic scholarship established by global law firm Morgan Lewis.
A commitment to diversity and inclusion is a core value at Morgan Lewis, influencing how the firm serves clients, collaborates with colleagues, recruits prospective lawyers an
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Morgan Stanley Launches Encrypted Document Sharing Portal for Clients in Collaboration With Box
NEW YORK, July 22 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced the launch of a new wealth management digital collaboration product, which allows for encrypted document sharing between clients and Financial Advisors. The new platform is powered by Box (NYSE: BOX), a leader in cloud content management. Through this partnership, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will be utilizing Box's cloud content m
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N.J. Assembly Democrats Coughlin, Benson, Vainieri Huttle Bill Establishing Gateway Development Commission Now Law
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news:
New Jersey commuters have long relied on rail lines into and out of New York, and will continue to do so in the years to come. With growing numbers of rail passengers reliant on safe and trusted service, the urgency to address the severe deterioration of these lines has been ever-increasing. In an effort to improve the momentum of reconstruction program due under the Gateway Program, Assembly Democrats
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N.Y. Mayor Announces 'Green Wave' Bicycle Plan to Address Cycling Fatalities
NEW YORK, July 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
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- Robust safety plan includes accelerated build-out of a citywide network of protected bike lanes, NYPD enforcement of crash-prone intersections, legislation & other innovations
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Mayor Bill de Blasio today released "Green Wave: A Plan for Cycling in New York City" to confront the rise in cycling fatalities in 2019. As cycling continues to grow dramatically, the $58.4 million plan combines design,
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N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Issues Statement on Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello
NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following statement on Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello:
"Governor Rossello has exhibited a pattern of sexist, homophobic and entirely inappropriate behavior.
"While Puerto Ricans attempt to heal from Hurricane Maria, he mocks victims for a cheap laugh.
"His words are as divisive as they are disqualifying.
"Governor Rossello should resign immediately."
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N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Issues Statement on Victim Compensation Fund Act
NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following statement on the passage of The Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez permanent authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act:
"The heroes who rushed to action during our city's darkest hour put their lives on the line to protect their fellow Americans.
"It's an extraordinary service and one deserving of our nation's never-ending gratitude.
"With the passage of the perman
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Cablevision of Southern Westchester
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 19-V-0407) involving (Cablevision of Southern Westchester:
CASE 19-V-0407 - Petition of Cablevision of Southern Westchester, Inc. for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of North Castle, Westchester County.
ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL
(Issued and Effective July 22, 2019)
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
On May 23, 2019, Cablevision of Southern Westchester, Inc. submitted
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N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Launches New 'DECinfo Locator' to Increase Transparency and Access to Data and Reports
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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- First-of-its-Kind Online Map Delivers Public Documents and Recreational Information, Tailored to Location
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the launch of DECinfo Locator, an interactive map that provides access to DEC documents and public data about New York's environment and outdoor rec
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N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Seeks Participants for 2019 Summer Wild Turkey Survey
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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- Citizen Scientists Help DEC Gauge Turkey Population
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New Yorkers to participate in the state's annual survey for wild turkeys.
"For more than 20 years the public has partnered with DEC on the Summer Wild Turkey Survey-a critical citizen science effort,"
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National Awards Highlight Strength of SUNY-Buffalo's Early-Career Investigators
BUFFALO, New York, July 25 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
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- UB researchers have received a record 11 National Science Foundation CAREER awards in 2019, along with a U.S. presidential early career award
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Early-career researchers at the University at Buffalo have received a record 11 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER awards in 2019, along with a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from
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Neota Logic and the University of Melbourne Announce a Series of Legal Design Thinking Events With Visiting Fellow, Dr. Margaret Hagan
NEW YORK, July 27 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news, dated July 24:
Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading AI automation platform digitizing for professional services, and the University of Melbourne, announced today a series of Legal Design Thinking events with Neota Logic Visiting Fellow, Dr. Margaret Hagan, Director of the Legal Design Lab at Stanford University.
The first event, the 'Digital Citizens Conference', is
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New Jersey Assembly Democrats Swain, Tully Applaud Approval of Bi-State Gateway Development Commission
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 23 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news:
The governors of New Jersey and New York signed legislation Monday to establish a bi-state Gateway Development Commission that will facilitate the completion of the Gateway Program's infrastructure projects.
Upon the bill (A-5570) becoming law, Assembly Democrats Lisa Swain and Chris Tully (both D-Bergen, Passaic) released the following joint statement:
"This legislation is an important step in addres
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New Jersey Assemblyman Conaway Issues Statement on President Trump Comments Directed at Four Representatives
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 24 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement by Assemblyman Herb Conaway, D-Burlington, on President Trump's comments directed at Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York:
"I want to make it clear that I wholeheartedly support the 'Squad' of Congresswomen, as well as my fellow members of the Black and Latino Legislative Caucuses, in their stand against
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New Jersey Assemblywoman Timberlake Issues Statement on President Trump Remarks Directed at 4 Representatives
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 23 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement by Assemblywoman Britnee N. Timberlake, D-Essex/Passaic, on President Trump's remarks directed at Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York:
"One of the greatest aspects of this country is our right to free speech and its power to help us continuously improve as a society. That freedom means it is not only our
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New York A.G. James Announces $66 Million Settlement Shutting Down Illegal Debt Collection Schemes
NEW YORK, July 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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- Defendants Illegally Inflated Debts and Threatened Consumers
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Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement banning Buffalo-based debt collection kingpin Douglas MacKinnon, and his companies Northern Resolution Group, LLC and Enhanced Acquisitions, LLC, as well as Mark Gray and his company Delray Capital, LLC, from the debt collection industry, and requiring Defendants t
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New York A.G. James Announces Equifax Breach Website Now Accepting Consumer Claims
NEW YORK, July 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
Attorney General Letitia James today announced that consumers can now visit a new website -- www.EquifaxBreachSettlement.com -- and input limited information to see if their personal information was compromised in Equifax's massive breach of 2017 that ultimately affected more than 147 million consumers. The site not only has information about the breach and the settlement reached, but also allows con
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New York A.G. James Defends Ban Against Large-Capacity Magazines
NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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- Coalition of 18 AGs Argue that Second Amendment
- Allows States to Adopt Gun Safety Laws
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Attorney General Letitia James, working with a group of 17 additional Attorneys General from across the nation, today defended California's ban on large-capacity magazines (LCM) holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. In an amicus brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Nint
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New York A.G. James Holds Equifax Accountable by Securing $600 Million Payment in Largest Data Breach Settlement in History
NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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- Settlement Includes Up to $425 Million in Consumer Restitution, With $175 Million Payment to States -- Over $9 Million to NY Alone
- Equifax Required to Provide Credit Monitoring Services for All Americans Affected by Breach for Up to 10 Years
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she has co-led a coalition of 50 Attorneys General in reaching the largest data
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New York A.G. James Issues Statement Calling On Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello to Resign
NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement calling on Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello to resign:
"Home to an estimated 1.1 million people who have roots in Puerto Rico, New York has a special bond with the island and with those who call it home.
"When there is an injustice or injury to Puerto Rico, our communities are likewise harmed and pained.
"Recent demonstrations held by courageous protestors demanding change and the ongoing crisis of fa
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New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Death of Manhattan Ex-District Attorney Morgenthau
NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on the death of Manhattan ex-District Attorney Robert Morgenthau:
"I am saddened to hear about the passing of former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, a man who dedicated his career to public service.
"Mr. Morgenthau served New York City for decades, taking on corporate greed, organized crime, and violence, all in the name of creating a safer and more just city.
"From his work to create th
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New York A.G. James Issues Statement on EPA Rollback of Clean Car Standards
NEW YORK, July 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement in response to a letter sent from New York and 11 other states to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding their rollback of clean car standards:
"The Trump Administration is not only paving the way for polluters, it is doing so illegally. For decades, states have stepped up to protect our planet with cost-saving, pollution-fighting clean car regulations. Trump's Administration wants to overturn the
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New York A.G. James Objects to Mortgage Servicer's Unlawful Attempt to Strip Away Rights of Homeowners
NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
Attorney General Letitia James has taken action against Ditech Holding Corporation (Ditech) by filing a brief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, opposing the mortgage servicer's attempted end-run around statutory protections for homeowners.
"Bankruptcy Court should never be used as a tool to unjustly oust New Yorkers from their homes," said Attorney General
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New York A.G. James Secures More Than $215,000 for Consumers After Car Dealerships Illegally Overcharged for Bogus Anti-Theft Product
NEW YORK, July 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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- Victory Mitsubishi of Larchmont and Victory Suzuki of The Bronx Pay More Than $305,000 in Penalties and Restitution to Consumers for Engaging in Deceptive Business Practices
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Attorney General Letitia James today announced that restitution payments were mailed to over 400 consumers who were sold a bogus anti-theft window etch product for their automobile without their knowledge or cons
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New York A.G. James Slams Trump EPA's Attempt to Weaken the Clean Water Act
NEW YORK, July 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
Attorney General Letitia James, with a coalition of 14 states and environmental agencies, today filed a comment letter (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/state_ag_comments_on_section_401_guidance-final_19-0725.pdf) denouncing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) guidance that attempts to roll back state involvement in the permitting of federal projects under Section 401 of the Clean W
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New York A.G. James Statement on Shield Act
NEW YORK, July 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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- Law Strengthens Data Security and Consumer Privacy Protections; Ensures Consumers Receive Notice in the Event of a Data Breach
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Attorney General Letitia James today applauded Governor Andrew Cuomo for taking action and signing the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act -- a legislative priority of the Office of the Attorney General during the 2019 session -- int
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New York A.G. James: T-Mobile/Sprint Megamerger Remains a Bad Deal for Consumers, Innovation, and Workers
NEW YORK, July 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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- Proposed Deal with DISH is Based on Speculative Promises, Throwing Risk of Failure on Backs of Consumers
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Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 14 Attorneys General from across the nation expressing concern about a newly announced deal -- approved, in principle, by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) -- supporting the proposed megamerger between telecommuni
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New York City Comptroller Stringer: As Census Moves Online, New York City's Digital Divide Threatens to Help Trump Undercount Communities of Color
NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release:
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- Comptroller's report finds numerous NYC neighborhoods where more than one-third of households lack internet access, rising up to 50% in others
- Internet disparities most apparent in underserved communities - particularly, the Lower East Side, Hunts Point, Kensington, and Jamaica
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As the Trump Administration abandons their quest to include a citizenship question in the country's
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New York City Economic Development Corp., Councilmember Constantinides and Community Leaders Launch BioBus
ASTORIA, New York, July 23 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release:
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- Mobile science lab will offer marine educational programming in Western Queens
- Program will increase the community's awareness of the marine environment and offer students opportunities to explore STEM careers
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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Councilmember Costa Constantinides and the Astoria Houses Tenant Association yesterday launched the Bi
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New York City Economic Development Corp., GrowNYC, Council Member Richards and Community Stakeholders Launch Youthmarket in Far Rockaway
NEW YORK, July 23 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release:
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- Program provides young people with real-world experience running a small business and makes it easier for residents to access fresh produce
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Representatives from New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) in partnership with GrowNYC, Councilmember Donovan Richards and the Rockaway Youth Task Force launched GrowNYC's Youthmarket Farmstand in Far Rockaway. As a key mi
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New York Gov. Cuomo and New York A.G. James Announce $19.2 Million Settlement With Equifax Over 2017 Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York is holding Equifax Inc. accountable for the 2017 data breach that exposed the sensitive financial and personal information of millions of Americans, including 8.5million New Yorkers. The settlement stems from separate investigations by the Department of Financial Services and the New York Attorney General's Offic
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $10 Million Awarded to Communities for Second Round of Replacement of Residential Drinking Water
ALBANY, New York, July 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Announcement Builds on Previous $20 Million Awarded Through the NYS Department of Health's Lead Service Line Replacement Program
- Awards are Key Component of New York's Historic $3 Billion Commitment to Clean Water Infrastructure
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $10 million will be awarded to 18 municipalities statewide to continue the state's initiative to replace resi
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 208th Session Graduation From the State Police Basic School
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 228 New Troopers Graduate from across New York State
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo congratulated 228 new State Troopers as they graduated today from the 208th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. Their graduation comes after more than six months of intensive academic, physical, and tactical training.
"I commend these new Troopers for their commitment to public
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 43North Companies Have Created More Than 500 Jobs in Western New York
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 43North Companies Continue Hiring Spree in Western New York with Over 50 Job Openings
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced startup competition 43North's portfolio of companies has surpassed a major hiring milestone, creating over 520 new jobs in Western New York as of July 2019. As recently as March of this year, 43North had created 400 jobs; in just a few short months, rapid grow
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Actions Ensuring Health Insurers Provide Expanded Coverage for HIV-Prevention Drug PrEP
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Department of Financial Services Issues Circular Letter Instructing New York Insurers to Cover Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis - or PrEP - without Cost-sharing, Including Co-pays and Deductibles, Which Have Been a Major Financial Barrier for Many Consumers
- New Proposed Regulation Requires Standards for Health Insurer ID Cards to Clearly Indicate Insurer Name, Type of Coverage, Copayment Informati
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of Restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House in Buffalo
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Historic Landscape Is Final Component of the Two Decades-Long Restoration Effort
- Restoration Project Received Investment Totaling More Than $50 Million from Federal and State Partners
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the restored Frank Lloyd Wright-designed landscape on the estate of the Darwin D. Martin House, the final component of the overall restoratio
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Expanded Park, Ride Lot to Be Included as Part of $150 Million Road, Transit, Economic Development Hub
ALBANY, New York, July 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Reconstructed Maher Lane Park and Ride Will Have Increased Capacity, More Efficient Traffic Flow, Electric Charging Stations and Solar-Powered Shelter
- Expanded Park and Ride Furthers Goal of Creating a 21st Century Transit and Economic Development Hub in Orange County
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the $150 million project to develop the Road, Transit and Economic De
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Over $2 Million in Funding to Help New York Farms Address Impacts of Climate Change
ALBANY, New York, July 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Awards to Help 24 Farms Reduce Their Environmental Impact and Recover from Extreme Weather Events
- Fourth Round of Grants Supported by the Environmental Protection Fund in 2019-2020 NYS Budget
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $2.3 million will be awarded to 24 farms across the state through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program. Launched by the Governor in 2015, the pr
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Amsterdam as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 15 Downtown Revitalization Projects Will Augment Existing Initiatives
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 15 transformational projects for Amsterdam as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in downtown Amsterdam will enhance several initiatives including Riverlink Park, the waterfront, the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook, commu
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Downtown Saranac Lake as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 10 Downtown Revitalization Projects Will Augment Village's Proximity to Adirondacks, Recreation, Vibrant Arts & Culture, Mix of Small Businesses
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 10 transformational projects for downtown Saranac Lake as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in downtown Saranac Lake will augment the village's
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Lockport as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award
ALBANY, New York, July 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 10 Downtown Revitalization Projects Encompass Iconic Buildings and Historic Areas, Including the Erie Canal, F&M Building, Cornerstone CFCU Arena, and Harrison Place
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 10 transformational projects for Lockport as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in Lockport encompass rehabilitation and re
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New York Gov. Cuomo Attends the 2019 National Governors Association Conference in Salt Lake City
ALBANY, New York, July 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Governor Cuomo To Meet with Governors Across the Country to Discuss Investing in Infrastructure, Strengthening States' Rights at a Time of Federal Hyper-Partisanship and Inaction
- Cuomo: "While officials in Washington point fingers, governors are working together on what really matters in the daily lives of the people of our states - from infrastructure to emergency preparedness - and how t
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New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Joint Statement on Gateway Program Legislation
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following joint statement with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on the signing of legislation to move forward the Gateway Program:
"The current Hudson River train tunnels are in dire condition, and it's only a matter of time before one or both tubes fail. Building the new Hudson Tunnel Project is the single most important infrastructure project in our nation, but the Trump administration has abdicated its responsibility by failin
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New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement in Honor of Morgenthau
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed that flags on all state government buildings be lowered Wednesday, July 24th, until interment to honor Robert Morgenthau.
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Morgenthau, a true New York hero whose dedication to public service and the law was matched only by the impact he had on the young prosecutors and lawyers like me who worked for him.
"Mr.
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New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Bill
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement calling on President Trump to sign the 9/11 victim compensation fund bill:
"In New York and across the nation we will never forget the pain and suffering caused by the terrorist attacks on September 11.
Our duty is to support the heroes who ran toward danger that day and the weeks that followed and who are still suffering from the negative health effects of those horrific events.
"I applaud the Senate f
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New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Investigation of Attack on Hindu Priest
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement directing the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to assist the New York Police Department in the investigation of the attack on a Hindu priest in Queens:
"I am disgusted by the attack on a Hindu priest in Queens, mere blocks away from the Shiv Shakti Peeth temple. This terrible, inexcusable act of violence is now being investigated as a potential hate crime.
"Violence of any kind toward others based on
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New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Investigation of Racist Symbols in Geneva
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement directing the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to assist the local authorities in the investigation of swastikas and racist symbols found in Geneva:
"I am appalled by the Swastikas and other vulgar, racist symbols of hate that have been found scrawled on buildings around Geneva, New York, including on a church.
"In New York, we have zero tolerance for such vile acts of hate and intolerance.
"I have
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New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Retirement of Civil Service Employees Association President Donohue
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on the retirement of Danny Donohue, president of the Civil Service Employees Association:
"During 25 years at the helm of the Civil Service Employees Association, Danny Donohue demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his members and the mutual good of the people of the State of New York.
"It's no secret Danny and I have not always seen eye-to-eye, but I and others have always had mutual respect for him
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New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Banning Cat Declawing
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Governor Cuomo: "By banning this archaic practice, we will ensure that animals are no longer subjected to these inhumane and unnecessary procedures."
- New York Becomes First State in Nation to Ban Cat Declawing
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.5532B/A.1303) banning the performance of declawing procedures on cats, making New York the first state to prohibit the pr
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New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending Anti-Discrimination Protections to Cover Public Schools
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Legislation Provides Division of Human Rights Ability to Investigate Reports of Bullying, Harassment, or Other Forms of Discrimination at Public Schools
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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation (S.4901/A.3425) extending the scope of the New York State Human Rights Law to cover public schools. The measure also provides the New York State Division of Human Rights the ability to investiga
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New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Naming a Portion of State Highway System in Rockland County in Honor of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S00521-A/A05939) naming a portion of the State Highway System in Rockland County in honor of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The bill designates a portion of State Route 17 in the Village of Hillburn as the "Justice Thurgood Marshall Memorial Highway."
"Justice Marshall dedicated his life to the rule of law and broke down barriers as the fir
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New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Naming a Portion of State Highway System in Sullivan County in Honor of Army Specialist Allan Milk
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Bridge on State Route 97 Crossing Over Basket Creek in the Town of Fremont Will be Renamed in Honor of United States Army Specialist Who Lost His Life in the Vietnam War
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.6254/A.8011) naming a portion of the State Highway System in Sullivan County in honor of United States Army Specialist Allan Milk. The bill designates the bridge on
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New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Naming a Portion of the State Highway System in Montgomery County in Honor of Sergeant Jeremy J. VanNostrand
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Portion of State Route 5S in the Town of Glen Will Be Renamed In Honor of State Trooper Who Tragically Lost His Life in a Motor Vehicle Crash
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.03161-A/A.5268A) renaming Montgomery County roadway in honor of a state police sergeant who tragically lost his life in a motor vehicle crash. The measure designates a portion of State Route 5
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New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Protecting New Yorkers Against Data Security Breaches
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- S.5575B/A.5635 - or SHIELD Act - Imposes Stronger Obligations on Businesses Handling Private Customer Data to Provide Proper Notification of Security Breaches
- A.2374/S.3582 Requires Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies to Offer Identity Theft Prevention and Mitigation Services to Consumers Affected by a Security Breach
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to protect New
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New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Measure Criminalizing the Publication of Revenge Porn
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- New Law Marks Key Achievement in Governor's 2019 Women's Justice Agenda
- Cuomo: "Our laws have not kept pace with technology and how abusers can use it to harass, intimidate and humiliate intimate partners. By criminalizing the publication of revenge porn, we are empowering victims of this heinous act to take action against their abusers and showing them a path to justice."
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New York Gov. Cuomo Unanimously Voted to Serve As National Governors Association Vice Chair
ALBANY, New York, July 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Governor Attends 2019 NGA Annual Conference in Salt Lake City and Meets with Governors Across the Country to Discuss Investing in Infrastructure, Strengthening States' Rights at a Time of Federal Hyper-Partisanship and Inaction
- Governor Cuomo: "Rather than lead, Washington is caught in an endless blame game. Governors don't have that option. We have to get things done. And when Washington
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New York Health and Hospitals Honors Marilyn E. Saviola for Her Advocacy for People With Disabilities and Their Right to Quality Health Care
NEW YORK, July 22 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
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- Founder of the Independence Care System Women's Health Program, Saviola has advocated for spaces and technology that enable women with disabilities to receive accurate mammogram and preventative OB/GYN care
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NYC Health + Hospitals' Vice President of Ambulatory Care, Dr. Ted Long, last week honored Marilyn E. Saviola, the founder of the Independence Care System (ICS) Women's Health Program a
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New York Life Foundation Awards $1.35 Million in Grants to Out-of-School Time Programs to Help Middle School Students Transition to 9th Grade
NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release:
The New York Life Foundation in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance today announced $1.35 million in new grants, to be awarded to 26 youth development organizations across the country to support middle school youth during the out-of-school time (OST) hours. Twenty-six OST programs won new grants, and 16 organizations received continuing grants first announced in 2018. These pr
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New York Mayor De Blasio Administration Releases 2019 ACCESSIBLENYC Report to Improve Quality of Life for People With Disabilities
NEW YORK, July 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
In conjunction with the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Sapolin Accessibility Awards, Mayor de Blasio and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Commissioner Victor Calise released the 2019 AccessibleNYC report. The fourth annual report provides a comprehensive roadmap to improve quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities in the areas
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New York Mayor De Blasio Announces Careerready NYC: A Holistic Approach to Prepare NYC Youth for Career Success
NEW YORK, July 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
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- New initiative aligns education, career exploration, work experience, and youth development from middle school through college; Major changes to Summer Youth Employment Program highlight an array of new programs serving young New Yorkers
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Mayor de Blasio, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Phil Thompson, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, City University of New York Chancellor F
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New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Statement on Con Edison Outages
NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following statement on Con Edison outages:
"Thousands of Con Edison customers are still without power. After two massive outages in eight days, New Yorkers are out of patience and have lost trust in Con Ed's ability to provide a basic service.
"With severe storms tonight, we are mobilized in case even more New Yorkers lose power.
"City agencies are on the ground in affected neighborhoods in force to protect New Yorkers. In the hard
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New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance on NY1
NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript:
Angi Gonzalez: And the Mayor is now joining us on the phone about efforts to restore power tonight to thousands of Con Ed customers. Mayor, thank you so much for joining us tonight, I know the power outages are scattered. Hopefully of course you are not dealing with anything.
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Angi, we do have scattered outages around the city. The biggest problem is in Brooklyn, in Flatbush and surrounding
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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
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- Auditors Observed Outreach Workers Repeatedly Ignoring Homeless, Hanging a "Closed" Sign While Still in the Office
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and homeless New Yorkers, have been shortchanged by the nonprofit hired to provide outreach services at Penn Station, Grand Central and elsewhere, according to an audit (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/all
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New York State Comptroller: New York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
New York led the nation in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over $78 billion in 2017, according to a report (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/economic/nonprofits-in-nys-2019.pdf) released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York's nonprofit organizations helped stabilize employment during and after the Great Recession.
"Nonp
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New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell Announces Newly Created Research and Innovation Division, New Executive Appointments
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release:
Matthew Homer Appointed Executive Deputy Superintendent of Research and Innovation Division, Matthew Siegel and Olivia Bumgardner Named Deputy Superintendents, and Andrew Lucas Is Named Counsel to the New Division
New Division and Appointments Position DFS as the Regulator of the Future
Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell announced today the establishment of a ne
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New York State Power Authority and Canal Corporation Board of Trustees and Board of Directors to Meet July 30
WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 25 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release:
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation will hold three meetings on Tuesday, July 30, at NYPA's White Plains administrative office building, 123 Main Street, in the 16th floor board room:
* 8:30 a.m.: NYPA Board of Trustees and Canal Corporation's Board of Directors special Governance committee meeting
* 8:45 a.m. (approximately): NYPA Board of Trustees and Canal Corporation's B
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New York State Power Authority to Upgrade Grand Central Terminal Platform Lighting With Energy-Efficient LEDs
WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 23 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release:
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- NYPA and MTA Partner to Install LED lighting to Improve Safety, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Save Taxpayer Dollars
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The New York Power Authority and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority today announced that the Metro-North Railroad platforms throughout Grand Central Terminal will be upgraded with energy-efficient LED lighting. When complete, the $2.7 million light
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New York State PSC: Comment Sought on New Gas Rates for National Grid's New York City & Long Island Customers
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release:
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- Public Hearings Convened to Receive Public Input on Proposed Rate Increase
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The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced it would hold informational forums and public statement hearings in New York City,and on Long Island to receive comments on a proposal by The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY (KEDNY) and KeySpan Gas East Cor
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Newmark Knight Frank Introduces a New 192 Lexington Avenue
NEW YORK, July 22 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release:
Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) is pleased to announce its appointment by Gorjian Real Estate Group to market its newly acquired asset, 192 Lexington Avenue. The NKF leasing and marketing team comprises President David Falk, Executive Managing Director Eric Cagner, Senior Managing Director Bernard Weitzman and Associate Director Alex Leopold.
192 Lexington Avenue is an architecturally significa
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News Corp. Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, July 25 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release:
News Corp will release its fourth quarter and full year Fiscal 2019 results on Thursday, August 8, 2019. News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson and Chief Financial Officer Susan Panuccio will host a call with analysts and media to discuss the results at 5:30 p.m. EDT (Sydney: Friday, August 9, at 7:30 a.m. AEST). Reporters are invited to join the call on a listen-only basi
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NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine Awarded $2 Million Grant to Expand Innovative ED-Based Program
NEW YORK, July 23 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release:
NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine have received a grant for more than $2 million from the New York State Office of Victims Services to sustain and grow an innovative emergency department-based program that improves care for victims of elder abuse. The funds will support the Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT), primarily based at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center's emergency de
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NewYork-Presbyterian Named First-Place Winner of the 2019 American Hospital Association Innovation Challenge to Use Technology to Improve Community Health
NEW YORK, July 26 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release:
A proposal by NewYork-Presbyterian to use telemedicine to improve the health of vulnerable pregnant women, new mothers and young children has won the 2019 American Hospital Association (AHA) Innovation Challenge first-place prize.
The $100,000 award will help to create a pilot program in northern Manhattan to conduct virtual visits in the homes of mothers at-risk of not receiving healthcare and will address p
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Nielsen and Max Media Announce a Multiyear Comprehensive Agreement for Audio Ratings Service
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news:
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- Agreement Includes Nearly All of Nielsen's Syndicated Products and Services
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Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) and Max Media have reached a multiyear agreement for Nielsen audio measurement. This agreement includes nearly all syndicated products and services including Portable People Meter (PPM) data, Nielsen Scarborough, Polk by IHS Markit data, Nielsen Rhiza, PD Advantage and Tapscan's su
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Nielsen Honors Top Package Design Innovations From Around the Globe
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news:
Today, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) announced the global winners of the 2019 Nielsen Design Impact Awards, recognizing successful package redesigns in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space. Over the past three years, the Nielsen Design Impact Awards have gained distinction and prestige within the design community for underscoring the very real and measurable business value of outstanding package des
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NPD Group: Thirty-One Percent of U.S. Households Lack a Broadband Connection
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, July 25 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release:
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- The Vast Majority Of These Homes Are Located In Rural Markets, According to A New Report From NPD
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Despite the growing popularity of connected devices in the home, including smart devices, streaming media players, and smart TVs, a new report from The NPD Group reveals that 31 percent of U.S. households do not currently have a broadband connection (25Mbps per second
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NY MTA Board Approves Transformation Plan - Agency to Be Reorganized
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release:
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board today approved a reorganization plan with consulting services by AlixPartners. The recommendations for this historic reorganization - the first in the MTA's 51-year history - were made following an extensive evaluation process conducted by AlixPartners, and will prepare the agency to dramatically improve service, end project delay
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NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
ALBANY, New York, July 26 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued.
Town of Crown Point - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Essex County) (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2019/crown-point-2018-263.htm)
The clerk did not remit real property taxes totaling nearly $1.4 million in 2017 and 2018 to the town supervisor or county tr
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NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2019/safe-schools/global-2019-ms-1.pdf) of safety planning at 19 schools released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Auditors found none of the schools met the minimum planning or training requirements of the State
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NYC Comptroller Issues Statement on Resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello
NEW YORK, July 25 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following statement on the resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello:
"When government turns its back on the people, when government caters to cronies at the expense of everyday citizens, and when government mocks and denigrates marginalized groups, the people must rise up. That's exactly what we saw from Puerto Ricans who demanded accountability for Governor Rossello's betrayals of the public trust.
"Over the l
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NYC Comptroller Stringer Audit Finds NYCHA Wasted Millions on Roof Repairs and Mishandled Roof Maintenance
NEW YORK, July 26 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release:
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) wasted millions on roof repairs that should have come at no expense to taxpayers and failed to perform basic oversight and preventive maintenance of roofs, putting the health and safety of thousands of NYCHA residents at risk, according to an audit released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. The Comptroller's auditors inspected 35 roo
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NYC Comptroller Stringer Urges MTA Board to Take a Close Look at Transformation Plan
NEW YORK, July 24 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release:
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- As Transformation Plan proposes further centralization of MTA functions, Board must thoroughly evaluate merits and pitfalls of prior centralization efforts and any negative impact on Friday's Subway shutdown
- Comptroller calls on Board to ensure positive impacts for bus service, commuter rail and Staten Island Railway
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Following a 90 minute subway meltdown on all numbered lines
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NYC Health + Hospitals Launches Primary Care-Centered Diabetes Management Program
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the launch of a comprehensive, primary care-centered diabetes management program, including investing in new clinical pharmacy staff, equipment, and technology to improve health outcomes and expand services through telehealth techniques for more than 60,000 New Yorkers with diabetes who receive care in the City's public hospitals and community-based health centers. Di
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NYS OASAS Announces Opening of New Recovery Center and Supportive Housing Facility in Clinton County
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services issued the following news release:
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- "All Ways to Recovery" Center Will Provide Free Services for People in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders
- MHAB Life Skills Campus Offers Supportive, Supervised Transitional Housing for People in Recovery
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The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the "All Ways to Recovery" Reco
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Online Sales of Automotive Accessories Continue to See Growth, According to The NPD Group
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, July 25 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release:
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- Automotive accessory categories captured one-third of all automotive aftermarket online dollar sales
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Online dollar sales of automotive accessories - including appearance accessories, cargo management, exterior accessories, interior accessories, towing & hitch, and tire & wheel accessories - grew by 26 percent in the 12 months ending April 2019, according to The NPD
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Pacific Wrecks and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Partner in Search for Military Missing-in-Action
TROY, New York, July 25 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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- Search organization shares findings from Troy native's World War II crash site
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By Mary L. Martialay
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has formed a partnership with Pacific Wrecks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to locating Missing-In-Action (MIA) personnel, which will initially focus on documenting the group's discoveries.
Pacific Wrecks recently identified the wrecked airplane of missin
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Paul Hastings Nominated for Four LMG Life Sciences Awards
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm has been shortlisted in four categories at the 2019 LMG Life Sciences Awards, which honor the "leading North American law firms and lawyers specialized in the life sciences industry."
The firm is recognized in the following categories:
* Hatch-Waxman Litigation Firm of the Year - Branded
* Inter-Partes Review Firm of the Year
* General Pate
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Port Authority Board Approves Implementation of Cashless Tolling at Its Three Trans-Hudson Crossings
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release:
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- George Washington Bridge, Lincoln and Holland tunnels to join the three Port Authority Staten Island bridges in implementing a state-of-the-art toll collection system
- System to be activated at all crossings in 2021
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Continuing on its commitment to ensure a 21st century experience for Port Authority customers, the Port Authority Board of Commissioners today approved a project
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Port Authority Reports New All-Time Records for First Half of 2019 at Region's Airports, Seaport, Goethals Bridge
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release:
The Port Authority announced today that its airports, seaport, and Staten Island bridges reported record activity levels during the first half of 2019, cementing a trend that has seen continuous monthly records in passengers and cargo volume across Port Authority facilities this year.
Airports:
The Port Authority's four commercial airports - John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty Inter
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Powerful Opioid Treatment Program Developed at SUNY-Buffalo Goes Statewide
BUFFALO, New York, July 25 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
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- Approximately 150 Western New York patients have been linked to care through Buffalo MATTERS
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A program developed by University at Buffalo emergency medicine physicians to expedite patient access to comprehensive and effective opioid use disorder treatment is going statewide.
Right now, Buffalo MATTERS is available through the emergency departm
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Presidio Petroleum Completes Acquisition of Assets From Apache Corporation in Partnership With Morgan Stanley Energy Partners
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
Presidio Investment Holdings LLC ("Presidio Petroleum", "Presidio", or the "Company") announced today that it has completed its acquisition of all the oil and natural gas producing properties in the western Anadarko Basin of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas from Apache Corporation and its affiliates (NYSE: APA). Presidio Petroleum is a portfolio company majority owned by investment
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Private Equity Lawyer Danielle Asaad Joins Squire Patton Boggs
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 23 -- Squire Patton Boggs issued the following news:
Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that Danielle Asaad has joined the firm as partner in the Global Corporate Practice, based in the Cleveland and New York offices. Ms. Asaad's practice focuses on advising private equity firms and corporate clients with M&A transactions and corporate matters.
"A true specialist in private equity M&A transactions, we are thrilled to add Danielle to our team," said Daniel G. Beric
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Rochester Institute of Technology and Partners Launch 'The Original Mobile Games' on Nintendo Switch
ROCHESTER, New York, July 25 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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- Collection of minigames from history co-produced by RIT, The Strong and Second Avenue Learning
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The Original Mobile Games, a minigame collection developed collaboratively by Rochester Institute of Technology, The Strong museum and Second Avenue Learning, is now available on the Nintendo Switch platform.
The games are digital recreations of handheld dexterity-based games and puzz
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Rochester Institute of Technology Names Interim Director for Venture Creations Technology Business Incubator
ROCHESTER, New York, July 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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- Upstate New York entrepreneur and RIT alumnus Peter Parts will lead the incubator
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Rochester Institute of Technology's Venture Creations technology business incubator has named upstate New York entrepreneur Peter Parts as interim director. Parts assumes the role from former director Richard Notargiacomo, who will continue his work with Venture Creations as a coach while he transi
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Savills Adds Global Real Estate Expert to Cross-Border Services
NEW YORK, July 26 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news:
Savills has added global real estate expert Allan Brass as director, Cross-Border Tenant Advisory, Americas. He will work directly with Savills advisors to serve clients with multinational footprints and geographically diverse real estate portfolios. Brass is based in Los Angeles and has responsibility for the Western region.
"It was critical for us to have someone on the ground in California as technology, en
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Scholastic Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today reported financial results for the Company's fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2019.
See table here (http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/press-release/scholastic-reports-q4-and-fiscal-2019-results-and-outlook)
Fiscal 2019 revenues increased 2% to $1.65 bi
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Akwesasne Community Streetlight Project Expands
AKWESASNE, New York, July 25 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
A public safety initiative that began last year is set to resume in the community of Akwesasne next week. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announced at their weekly work session held on Wednesday, Ohiarihko:wa/July 17, 2019 that 63 additional streetlights will be placed at intersections and along roadways throughout the southern portion of Akwesasne.
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SUNY Buffalo: Veggie Van Study Awards Funding to Nine Partner Mobile Markets
BUFFALO, New York, July 22 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
A University at Buffalo researcher's Veggie Van project is revving up its engine.
The innovative mobile produce market study has announced funding for nine organizations -- including two in Buffalo -- across four states that it will partner with over the next few years.
The UB Veggie Van will help each organization either start or expand a mobile produce market. Each of the nine
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SUNY Health Warns New Yorkers About Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
ALBANY, New York, July 25 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York Health issued the following news release:
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- High Temperatures This Week Prompts More Vigilance About Health Effects of Heat
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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 wa
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SUNY Old Westbury Health and Society Degree Earns National Accreditation
OLD WESTBURY, New York, July 22 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news release:
The State University of New York at Old Westbury Public Health department has earned accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for its Bachelor of Science in Health and Society. The SUNY Old Westbury degree program becomes the 14th stand-alone baccalaureate program in the country to hold this accreditation.
CEPH accreditation recognizes efforts
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute Receives Outstanding Affordability, Quality Rankings of Its Healthcare Administration, Management Programs
UTICA, New York, July 24 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release:
Demonstrating a steadfast devotion to providing an affordable, quality education, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has been ranked fifth nationwide in the 20 Best Affordable Healthcare Administration and Management Online Degree Programs list compiled by Affordable Schools.The ranking sets SUNY Poly ahead of other institutions such as SUNY Canton (#12), Colorado State Un
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute Researchers Awarded $1.5M by DOE's Vehicle Technology Office for Highly Efficient, Reliable Power Electronics Devices
ALBANY, New York, July 23 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release:
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- Dr. Shahedipour-Sandvik Receives Additional, Separate National Science Foundation Grant of $255,000 for Research into More Effective Materials for Enhancing Semiconductor Energy Efficiency
- Dr. Sung Receives Additional, Separate Office of Naval Research Grant of $250,000 to Develop High Voltage Power Devices on Silicon Carbide to Meet U.S. Navy
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SUNY-Buffalo Chemist Receives $650,000 NSF CAREER Award to Develop New Catalysts
BUFFALO, New York, July 26 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
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- David Lacy's lab is developing cheaper, more sustainable alternatives to ruthenium-based compounds used in industrial reactions
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Ruthenium, a transition metal, is a key component of catalysts used to speed up chemical reactions in the food, pharmaceutical and petroleum products industries.
Ruthenium does its job well. But it's scarce, pricey an
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SUNY-Buffalo Chemists Awarded $340,000 to Bring Undergrads to Buffalo for Summer Research, Career Development
BUFFALO, New York, July 24 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
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- Lab work, ethics and social media are all on the agenda, with the goal of helping students become well-rounded scientists
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Being a scientist means more than just working in a lab.
That's why a new summer research program in the University at Buffalo Department of Chemistry is also covering topics like ethics, interviewing, public speaking and e
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SUNY-Buffalo's Blair Johnson Receives White House Award for Young Scientists
BUFFALO, New York, July 23 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
A University at Buffalo researcher is among the recipients of a prestigious national honor for young scientists.
Blair Johnson, PhD, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). It's the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show excep
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SUNY-Buffalo: New Research on COPD Aims to Selectively 'Disarm' Specific Pathogens
BUFFALO, New York, July 26 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
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- NIH has awarded UB scientists $2.7 million to conduct the research
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For decades, bacterial infections in people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have been treated primarily with traditional antibiotics. While such drugs can be effective in treating acute infections, they have had little clinical effect on the patient p
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SUNY-Buffalo: Swihart Named Fellow of American Institute of Chemical Engineers
BUFFALO, New York, July 23 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
University at Buffalo chemical engineer Mark T. Swihart has been elected a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
Fellow is AIChE's highest grade of membership. Recipients are chosen by election by the AIChE Board of Directors. Election as an AIChE fellow recognizes outstanding "service to the profession" and "significant professional accomplishment."
Swi
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SUNY-Buffalo: With Bitter Foods, What You Eat Determines What You Like to Eat
BUFFALO, New York, July 25 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
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- UB research shows how the taste of bitter foods changes as repeated consumption alters the constellation of salivary proteins
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Introducing plant-based foods to a diet is a common-sense approach to healthy eating, but many people don't like the taste of vegetables, bitter greens, in particular.
But give that broccoli a chance.
Doing so won't ju
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Tetra Tech Set to Join S&P MidCap 400
NEW YORK, July 25 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release:
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- Vector Group to Join S&P SmallCap600
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S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Tetra Tech Inc. (NASD: TTEK) will replace TCF Financial Corp.(NYSE: TCF) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Vector Group Ltd.(NYSE: VGR) will replace Tetra Tech in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Thursday,August 1. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Chemical Financial Corp. (NASD: CHFC) is acqui
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Tops Friendly Markets Welcomes Kelly Quigley Asgeneral Manager Of Grocery Distribution Center
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, July 23 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release:
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- Quigley's Hire Marks Third Woman in Warehouse Leadership Role for Tops
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Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to welcome Kelly Quigley to the position of general manager of Tops Grocery Distribution Center.
Kelly joins the Tops team after holding various leadership posi
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Tradeweb Expands Direct Streams Capabilities in U.S. Treasuries
NEW YORK, July 22 -- 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, today announced a further expansion of its direct streams capabilities in on-the-run (OTR) U.S. Treasuries.
During the second quarter of 2019, Tradeweb reached a new high for average daily volume (ADV) for Treas
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Travel Impressions Takes #WeekendLearning to Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos With #RockinLosCabos, Featuring Grand Prize Three-Night Stay
FARMINGDALE, New York, July 26 -- Travel Impressions, a leisure tour operator, issued the following news release:
Hot on the heels of the #RIUpdates #WeekendLearning Series, which runs through the end of July, travel agents who remain engaged with Travel Impressions' informative Semester of Social will receive insider selling tips for the all-new, all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos with the company's next #WeekendLearning Series. Every full weekend throughout the month of August, agents ca
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Trocaire College Hires VP for Innovation and Workforce Development
BUFFALO, New York, July 22 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release:
Trocaire College is putting renewed emphasis on identifying industry opportunities and partnerships for its academic and workforce development programs. To that end, the college recently welcomed Dr. Gary Smith, formerly of Keuka College in Yates County, New York, as its new Vice President of Innovation and Workforce Development.
During his 25 years at Keuka, Smith served in several administrative and faculty cap
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Trusts & Estates Attorney Shaina Kamen Joins Holland & Knight in Miami
MIAMI, Florida, July 22 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Trusts and estates attorney Shaina Kamen has joined Holland & Knight as a senior counsel in Miami and a member of the firm's nationally recognized Private Wealth Services Group. Ms. Kamen was previously an associate with Stroock & Stroock & Lavan in New York.
Ms. Kamen concentrates her practice on sophisticated trusts and estates matters for individuals and families. She advises clients on all aspects
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UBS's Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, July 23 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
UBS delivered strong second quarter 2019 results.
2Q19 net profit USD 1.4bn, highest 2Q since 2010
* 1H19 net profit/2 of USD 2.5bn; 1H19 reported RoCET1/3 14.6%
* 2Q19 reported and adjusted/1 PBT USD 1.8bn
* 2Q19 reported RoCET1/3 16.0%; diluted EPS USD 0.37, +2% YoY
* CET1 capital ratio 13.3% and CET1 leverage ratio 3.8%; tier 1 leverage ratio/4 5.5%
* Record invested assets of USD 3.3trn in GWM
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University of Colorado-Boulder: Students to Send Hundreds of Leaf-Sized Spacecraft to the Moon
BOULDER, Colorado, July 24 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Colorado's Boulder Campus issued the following news:
By Daniel Strain
Fifty years ago today, the command module of the Apollo 11 spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, safely returning the first astronauts to set foot on the moon.
Now, students from Colorado and across the world will continue that legacy of exploration via the Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone (GLEE), a space mission led by NASA's New York and Col
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst: History Professor Platt's Book Featured on 'Jeopardy'
AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 25 -- The University of Massachusetts's Amherst campus issued the following news:
A book by Stephen Platt, professor of history, was featured on "Jeopardy" on Wednesday, July 24.
The $1600 answer, "'Imperial Twilight' by Stephen Platt takes a look at the relations between Britain and this nation during the opium wars," appeared in the category "History Books." The correct question, "What is China," was accurately provided by one of the contestants.
"Imperial Twili
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University of Michigan: East Coast Cities Emitting Twice As Much Methane as EPA Estimated
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 23 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
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- The first study to examine losses during natural gas distribution and use suggest leaky pipes and inefficient appliances are major culprits.
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Using an instrumented airplane, a team of researchers led by the University of Michigan has found unexpectedly large emissions over five major cities along the East Coast--twice the EPA's estimate for methane and almost 10 tim
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Verizon Announces New Technology Hub for Verizon Media at San Jose's Coleman Highline Campus
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
Today, Verizon announced plans to co-develop and lease to purchase a new campus for its Verizon Media workforce, built from the ground up at the Coleman Highline campus in San Jose.
"We are embarking on the next chapter of Verizon Media's journey here in Silicon Valley," said Guru Gowrappan, Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Media. "This move will allow us to build a fully custo
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Verizon Commits $1 Million to Support Habitat for Humanity's Hurricane Michael Recovery Efforts in Gulf Coast
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
With the 2019 hurricane season underway, communities along the Gulf Coast continue to rebuild after last year's devastating season. To help families recover from Hurricane Michael, Verizon announced today its Foundation is providing $1 million in support of Habitat for Humanity's recovery efforts. In addition, more than 20 volunteers from Verizon are on hand helping to raise the w
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Verizon Software-Defined Interconnect Enables Private Internet Protocol Network Connectivity in Minutes
NEW YORK, July 22 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
Verizon today announced the launch of Software-Defined Interconnect (SDI), a solution that works with Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric(TM) (ECX Fabric(TM)), offering organizations with a Private IP network direct connectivity to 115 International Business Exchange(TM) (IBX (R)) data centers around the globe within minutes.
SDI addresses the longstanding challenges associated with co
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Volkswagen Honors Corning As a Top Global Supplier
CORNING, New York, July 24 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release:
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- Corning Receives Award for Partnership and Innovation in Emissions Control
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CORNING, N.Y., and WIESBADEN, GERMANY - Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced that it received a 2019 Volkswagen Group Award from Volkswagen AG (VOW) at the company's 17th annual global supplier award ceremony in Leipzig, Germany, earlier this month.
Corning was recogni
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Where Science Meets Policy: Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Hosts Environmental Policy Students
NEW YORK, July 26 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
On June 24, graduate students pursuing a Master in Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy met with scientific researchers at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory to explore how scientific research converges with public policy.
As the largest research unit of Columbia University's Earth Institute, the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory houses nearly 200 PhD-level researchers w
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White & Case Advises Banks on Euros600 Million Sudzucker Financing
NEW YORK, July 22 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a syndicate of twelve banks, led by Deutsche Bank AG as coordinator and including Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg as syndicate agent, on the provision of a Euros600 million revolving credit facility for Sudzucker AG (Sudzucker).
The borrower is Sudzucker and its subsidiary CropEnergies AG, and the new financing replaces Sudzucker's previous revolving credit line.
Sudzu
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White & Case Advises DIC Asset on Debut Euros150 Million Assignable Loans and Registered Notes Issue
NEW YORK, July 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised DIC Asset AG on its debut on the Schuldschein market and the issuance of registered notes.
The Euros150 million transaction was divided into five fixed-rate and two floating-rate Schuldschein tranches, and one further fixed rate tranche of registered notes.
The Schuldscheine and the registered notes were arranged by Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale and Bayer
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White & Case Advises International Placement Agents on Light S.A.'s R$2.5 Billion Share Offering
NEW YORK, July 22 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the international placement agents in the R$2.5 billion primary share sale offering by leading Brazilian energy company Light S.A. and secondary share sale by Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais (CEMIG).
The offering consisted of an aggregate of 133,333,333 shares of common stock at a price per share of R$18.75. The common shares are listed on the Novo Mercado segme
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White & Case Advises Managers on DP World's Issuances of Notes and Trust Certificates
NEW YORK, July 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the managers on Dubai-based global port operator DP World's issuances of US$300 million Notes due 2048 under its Global Medium Term Note Programme, and US$1 billion Trust Certificates due 2029 under its Trust Certificate Issuance Programme.
Both issuances were oversubscribed, with the order books for the GMTN issuance and Trust Certificates issuance reaching US$1.6 b
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White & Case Advises on Establishment of Samba Funding's US$5 Billion EMTN Programme
NEW YORK, July 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Citigroup Global Markets Limited, as arranger and dealer, on the establishment by Samba Funding Limited of a US$5 billion euro medium term note programme guaranteed by Saudi Arabia-based international financial services provider Samba Financial Group.
"This programme represents Samba Bank's first programme for access to the global debt capital markets," said White &
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White & Case Advises Orpea Group on Euros200 Million Assignable Loans and Registered Notes Issuance
NEW YORK, July 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised French company Orpea S.A. (Orpea), and its German subsidiary Orpea Haus Edelberg Holding GmbH (Orpea Haus Edelberg Holding), on a Schuldschein transaction which consists of several tranches with different maturity profiles and the issuance of registered notes.
The Schuldschein tranches were partly signed by Orpea and Orpea Haus Edelberg Holding as borrowers, and simu
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Whole Foods Market Opens in Weehawken
AUSTIN, Texas, July 25 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release:
Whole Foods Market in Weehawken opens its doors to the public at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 26. Located at 1400 Waterfront Terrace in The Shops at Lincoln Harbor, the new 32,000 square-foot store is celebrating the grand opening with complimentary Balthazar Bakery pastries and Cafe Grumpy coffee before the store opens. As part of the opening day festivities, the first 100 customers will receive a Whole Foods Market Weeh
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William Kramer Named Assistant Vice President, Counter-UAS at SRC
SYRACUSE, New York, July 22 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release:
SRC, Inc., is pleased to announce that William Kramer has been named assistant vice president, counter-UAS programs.
In his new role, Kramer will lead the continued development and deployment of SRC's industry leading counter-UAS systems to detect and defeat hostile UAS threats. He will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the bu
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WilmerHale Advised Autus Asset Management on Corporate Funding
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news:
On May 31, 2019, AUTUS Asset Management, an asset management firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona dedicated to providing innovative portfolio management solutions for today's complex investment environment, closed an investment from New York Private Bank & Trust through its subsidiary Emigrant Partners. The new investment will provide AUTUS, which currently has more than $950 million in assets under management, with the expe
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