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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday August 04, 2019 ( 228 items )  
$3 Million NASA Grant Makes City College of New York Deep Space Partner
NEW YORK, July 24 -- City College of New York issued the following news: The City College of New York is partnering with NASA on future space exploration missions after winning a $3 million three-year grant from the agency to develop advanced batteries for robotic spacecraft that will excel under the extreme temperatures and radiation of outer space. The funding from NASA's MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO) will establish the NASA-CCNY Center for Advanced Batteries for Space at CC  more
Adelphi University: On Autism Spectrum, Career-Ready - How We're Preparing Students for Life After College
GARDEN CITY, New York, July 31 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Adelphi students with autism or nonverbal learning disorders will have even more resources at the University this year, thanks to a $50,000 grant awarded to the Bridges to Adelphi program. The Bridges to Adelphi program has helped students on the autism spectrum and those with nonverbal learning disabilities navigate the college experience since 2007. The new funds, from The Disability Opportunity Fund (DOF) of Roc  more
Akin Gump Advises Baker Bros. Advisors LP in Exact Sciences Acquisition of Genomic Health
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akin Gump advised Baker Bros. Advisors LP, the largest shareholder in Genomic Health, Inc., in the planned $2.8 billion sale of Genomic Health to Exact Sciences Corp. Under the terms of the deal, Genomic Health stockholders will receive $27.50 per share in cash and $44.50 in Exact Sciences stock. The transaction, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, is e  more
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Expands Its Successful Independent, Student-Supported Pharmacy Program
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news release: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) announced today that it has begun operating the pharmacy located inside the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center (WYH), a not-for-profit, federally qualified health center, located in Albany's Arbor Hill neighborhood. WYH will serve as the new home for College Parkside Pharmacy, a standalone, student-supported pharmacy opened by AC  more
Altice USA Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
BETHPAGE, New York, July 31 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. Dexter Goei, Altice USA Chief Executive Officer, said: "Altice USA had an excellent second quarter as we continued to successfully execute against our strategic priorities. Once again, Altice One and our network investments drove improved video and data customer performance, leading to stronger  more
American Express: Eligible New Platinum and Gold Delta Skymiles Card Members Can Earn Up to 50% Back in Statement Credits
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- American Express issued the following news release: American Express, in partnership with Delta Air Lines, is excited to announce one of the richest offers in market that rewards eligible new Platinum and Gold Delta SkyMiles(R) Card Members for their upcoming trips. LATEST DELTA SKYMILES(R) OFFER BRINGS MORE THAN BONUS MILES Eligible new Platinum and Gold Delta SkyMiles(R) Card Members can receive up to 50% back in the form of statement credits on purchases made directly w  more
American Roentgen Ray Society: Aspirin Improves Liver Function After Embolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
LEESBURG, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Roentgen Ray Society issued the following news release: Aspirin therapy is associated with both improved liver function test results and survival after transarterial embolization (TAE) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to an ahead-of-print article published in the September 2019 issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). In a retrospective review of 304 patients led by F. Edward Boas at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in  more
Apple Offers New Augmented Reality Art Sessions
CUPERTINO, California, July 30 -- Apple issued the following news release: Apple today opened registration for a series of new art-based Today at Apple augmented reality (AR) experiences, called [AR]T, offered at Apple Stores around the world. The three new sessions include an interactive walk featuring works by some of the world's premier contemporary artists, an in-store session that teaches the basics of creating AR using Swift Playgrounds and an AR art installation viewable in every Apple S  more
Assurant Named Ward's 50 Top Performing P&C Insurer for 13th Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, has been named to the Ward's 50 list of top performing property and casualty companies for the 13th consecutive year. Assurant was recognized for outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency and performance over a five-year per  more
Assurant: 3 Ways an Artificial Intelligence Tidal Wave Could Lift Your Customer Experience
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: Customer experience can make or break a brand, and insurance claims are one of the experiences most ripe for improvement. Today, artificial intelligence, or AI, is creating a sea change in the way companies like Assurant handle claims. Here are three things we've learned about applying AI to claims operations to deliver a more positive experience for consumers. 1. Build the right combination  more
Atlas Air Worldwide Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
PURCHASE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced second-quarter 2019 income from continuing operations, net of taxes, of $86.9 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, compared with a reported loss of $21.1 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2018. Reported results in the second quarter of 2019 included $59.8 million of tax benefits related to the favorable compl  more
Bain & Company: Optimized Asset Health Transformations Deliver Substantial Benefits When Executives Strike a Balance Between Technology and Pragmatism
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * - New Bain & Company Research Defines the Five Ways in Which Health Asset Initiatives Tend to Go Awry and What Successful Leaders do to Battle Back Against These Missteps * * * Digital technology has outsized potential to improve the running of manufacturing facilities, raising the quality of their output as well as cutting costs. Yet, many executives who invest in Big Data innovations t  more
Benner Named as Group Publisher in Fort Smith
PITTSFORD, New York, July 27 -- GateHouse Media, a subsidiary of New Media Investment Group, issued the following announcement: RJ Benner has been named as the group publisher in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Benner will help oversee publications including the Fort Smith Southwest Times Record, the Booneville Democrat, the Charleston Express and the Greenwood Democrat. Prior to his relocation, Benner held multiple sales leadership positions with Lee Enterprises, including most recently as general man  more
Borough of Manhattan Community College Professor Secures $2.5 Million NSF Grant to Study Online STEM Course Outcomes
NEW YORK, July 30 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following news: Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) Mathematics Professor Claire Wladis has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate whether online courses provide increased access to STEM college degrees--particularly to students underrepresented in STEM fields. "Students who work or have children as well as students who are older are   more
Bronx Borough President Diaz Supports Libraries in Latest Capital Budget
BRONX, New York, July 29 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: Borough President Diaz will provide Bronx libraries with $640,000 in capital funding through his FY2020 budget."Our libraries are an important resource for learning and community building, and I have always been proud to support our public library system through my capital budget," said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. "The New York Public Library provides critical services for New Yorker  more
Brooklyn Borough President Adams Issues Statement on Growing Food Equity in New York City Report
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 1 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement on city council's Growing Food Equity in New York City Report: "When it comes to promoting food justice and equity, Brooklyn Borough Hall hasn't just talked the talk; we've walked the walk. Under my administration, we have notched important victories in the fight against health disparities and food insecurity. "We've catalyzed a movement for City agencies to introduce Meatless Mondays in sch  more
Buffalo State Launches New Master's in Data Science and Analytics
BUFFALO, New York, July 30 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: Imagine a teacher being able to recognize a student's feelings based on an automatic analysis of facial-recognition data. While it sounds far-fetched, it's really not, said Joaquin Carbonara, professor of mathematics. "I could put a camera in my classroom and record students' faces and analyze them with deep learning computer code," he said. "I would know students' sentiments from the computer analysis of th  more
Cadwalader Dominates Midyear Commercial Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Legal Advisory Rankings Again in 2019
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader is again ranked at the top of the midyear commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) tables published by Commercial Mortgage Alert. The firm is ranked No. 1 as both "Issuer Counsel" and "Underwriter Counsel" through June 30. Cadwalader has been ranked first in the issuer counsel category for 19 consecutive years. Commercial Mortgage Alert notes that Cadwalader ad  more
California A.G. Becerra Welcomes Texas Into Coalition Challenging Merger of T-Mobile, Sprint on Heels of Status Hearing in Southern District of New York
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 1 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: On the heels of a status hearing in the southern district of New York, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued the following statement welcoming Texas to the coalition of now 15 attorneys general suing to block the proposed merger of telecommunications companies T-Mobile and Sprint: "This is welcome news having Texas as a partner in our fight to protect consumers and   more
California A.G. Becerra, James Sue Trump Administration for Unlawfully Cutting Penalties for Industry Violations of Fuel Efficiency Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 2 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 13 states, today filed a lawsuit in the Second Circuit of Appeals challenging a final rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that reduces necessary penalties for automakers that fail to meet corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE). T  more
Canon and McAfee Partner to Help Enterprises Thwart Threats in the Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape
MELVILLE, New York, July 30 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: MELVILLE, N.Y. AND SANTA CLARA, CALIF. - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, and McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, today announced they have joined forces to provide enhanced embedded protection against malware execution and tampering of firmware and applications for a sometimes-overlooked endpoint--multifunction printers (MFPs). Through the partnership, Canon customers will now r  more
Canon U.S.A. Receives Esteemed InterTech Technology Award for Oce ProStream Series Inkjet Press
MELVILLE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the Oce ProStream Series inkjet press has received the esteemed 2019 InterTech Technology Award from the Printing Industries of America. Designed to open up new business opportunities for commercial printers, The Oce ProStream is built on innovative technology that takes high-speed inkjet to the next level of color output quality and media ve  more
CBS and Altice USA Reach New Comprehensive Content Carriage Agreement
NEW YORK, July 29 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: * * * - Renewal Covers CBS-Owned Stations, SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME Streaming, CBS Sports Network, Pop TV and Smithsonian Channel * * * CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) and Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announced a comprehensive, multi-year content carriage agreement. The new deal covers retransmission consent for CBS-owned stations and the carriage of SHOW  more
Central Hudson Offers Discounted LED Lightbulbs at Ulster County Fair
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, July 30 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Customers interested in purchasing energy efficient technology to lower their carbon footprint and save money should visit Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation's pop-up shop at this year's Ulster County Fair, taking place July 30 to Aug. 4 in New Paltz. "We're offering great deals on highly efficient LED light bulbs," said Anthony Campagiorni, Vice President o  more
Clarkson University Secures Nearly $1,000,000 in STEM Grant Funding From National Science Foundation
POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 1 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University has been awarded $999,934 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) that will be used to reduce bias in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The project, STEM Leadership, Equity, and Advancement of Faculty (STEM LEAF), is designed to effect positive institutional change around reduction of implicit or unintentional bias associated with gender and inters  more
CNN Films Premieres 'HALSTON' on Sunday, August 18 at 9:00pm ET and PT
NEW YORK, July 31 -- CNN, a part of WarnerMedia, issued the following news release: * * * - Director Frederic Tcheng-Directed Documentary Investigates the Legacy of the Enigmatic Fashion Icon * * * CNN Films will premiere 'HALSTON,' the documentary about the legendary design and lifestyle icon, directed by Frederic Tcheng ('Dior and I'), for television on Sunday, August 18 at 9:00pm Eastern and Pacific on CNN. 'HALSTON' will encore on CNN on Saturday, August 24 at 9:00pm Eastern. "We couldn  more
Columbia Law School: Brett Busby '98 Appointed to Texas Supreme Court
NEW YORK, July 30 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news release: * * * - A Columbia Law professor's advice turned Brett Busby's career interests from tax law to appellate work. * * * After spending nearly two decades in appellate courts as a lawyer and a judge, Brett Busby '98 relishes the variety of legal issues he has been involved in, from the First Amendment to securities law. It's a wide-ranging career that stems from a single turning point: A Columbia Law professor casua  more
Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Arnold L. Gordon Honored - Marking a Legacy of Ocean Discoveries
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: Lamont physical oceanographer Arnold Gordon has spent more than 50 years studying the ocean, its stratification, circulation, and mixing and its role in Earth's climate system. His research has expanded humanity's understanding of the sea with transformative discoveries. Along the way he has amassed several awards: the 2013 Prince Albert 1 Medal for outstanding contributions to oceanography fro  more
Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health: Research Highlights Need to Rethink Emergency Responses for Children in Humanitarian Settings
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * - Impact Of Widely Used Child Friendly Spaces Varies Across Contexts * * * From risks of violence and abuse to disrupting their development, humanitarian crises present major threats to the wellbeing of children, and for more than two decades Child Friendly Spaces have been considered one of the best ways to respond. A recent study by World Vision and Columbia Un  more
Columbia University: You Asked - If CO2 Is Only 0.04% of Atmosphere, How Does It Drive Global Warming?
NEW YORK, July 31 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * - Got a burning question about climate change? Feeling curious about conservation? "You Asked" is a series where Earth Institute experts tackle reader questions on science and sustainability. * * * A reader named Paul submitted this question on one of our previous posts: Why does CO2 drive global warming when there is only 0.04% of it in the atmosphere? And why i  more
Con Edison and Food Banks Brighten Homes With Bulb Giveaway Program
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release: * * * - For a Second Straight Year, Energy Company and Food Banks Team Up to Help Needy Customers Save * * * Con Edison has provided food banks in New York City and Westchester County with 250,000 high-efficiency lightbulbs for distribution to residential customers. The Food Bank For New York City received 37,500 four-packs of bulbs and Feeding Westchester - the fo  more
Connecticut A.G. Tong Joins Coalition of 22 States Attorneys General in Urging Congress to Act on Toxic 'Forever' Chemicals
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * - AGs Argue that Federal Legislation is Urgently Needed to Fight Widespread 'PFAS' Contamination * * * Attorney General William Tong today released a joint letter to Congress, signed by a coalition of 22 state attorneys general and led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, strongly urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to pass legislation to aid states in a  more
Consolidated Edison Issues Statement on Power Outage in Manhattan
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following statement on the July 13 power outage on the West Side of Manhattan: "Since we issued our preliminary findings into the cause of the July 13th power outage on the West Side of Manhattan, we have conducted extensive testing of equipment and a thorough review into why our relay protection system did not perform as designed. Our engineers have determined the root cause and taken steps  more
Corning Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
CORNING, New York, July 30 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: * * * - GAAP Sales And Core Sales Increased 7% And 8%, Respectively, On Year-Over-Year Basis - New Strategy & Growth Framework Commenced For 2020-2023 Period * * * Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced results for its second-quarter 2019 ended June 30, 2019. News Summary: * Strong second-quarter 2019 performance driven by year-over-year growth in ev  more
Cree Named Clarkson University's Next Chief Financial Officer
POTSDAM, New York, July 31 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: After conducting a national search for Clarkson's next Chief Financial Officer, it is very pleasing to announce that Robert Cree has accepted the position and will begin his duties in September. This appointment has the endorsement of the search committee that included Clarkson faculty and staff as well as members of the University Board of Trustees. Cree will also take on the role of Treasurer to the Board of Trustees  more
D'Youville College: New Partnership Blooms on the West Side
BUFFALO, New York, July 30 -- D'Youville College issued the following news: A community garden is an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and to invest in in the neighborhoods in which you live, and that's exactly what D'Youville had in mind when it partnered with International Preparatory School (IPrep) as part of Buffalo Public Schools' Community Garden program spearheaded by Say Yes Buffalo. "We see this collaboration as one that builds on our existing partnership with the Buffalo Pu  more
Daemen College: Perryman Named Associate Vice President
AMHERST, New York, July 22 -- Daemen College issued the following news: Daemen College has announced the appointment of Emily Burns Perryman as associate vice president of marketing and communications at Daemen College. Her appointment is effective Aug. 5. In this role, Perryman will lead Daemen's marketing and communications initiatives, including the development and implementation of the college's strategic marketing and branding plans. She will directly supervise the areas of marketing, c  more
De Blasio Administration Launches NYC Care in the Bronx, Key Component of Mayor's Guaranteed Health Care Commitment
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - NYC Care now available in the Bronx; New Yorkers should call 646-NYC-CARE to check eligibility * * * The de Blasio Administration today launched NYC Care, a key component of Mayor Bill de Blasio's commitment to guarantee health care for all New Yorkers, by offering quality and affordable health care for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who are not eligible for insurance or who cannot afford i  more
De Blasio Administration Launches NYC Care in the Bronx, Key Component of Mayor's Guaranteed Health Care Committment
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: * * * - NYC Care now available in the Bronx; New Yorkers should call 646-NYC-CARE to check eligibility * * * The de Blasio Administration today launched NYC Care, a key component of Mayor Bill de Blasio's commitment to guarantee health care for all New Yorkers, by offering quality and affordable health care for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who are not eligible for insurance or who cannot aff  more
Della Hudson, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Says Farewell to Adelphi University After 28 Years
GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug. 2 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Della Hudson has been a mainstay at Adelphi for the past 28 years. The associate dean of student affairs has been a friend and confidante to hundreds of students and has contributed her time and efforts to many initiatives, including the First-Year Community Action Program, alternative spring break, the Diversity Committee, and the Panther Pantry. Surprisingly, although Hudson clearly has a passion for working with   more
Duff and Phelps: Chris Campbell Bullish on U.S.-China Trade Deal
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Chris Campbell, Chief Strategist at Duff & Phelps as well as the Duff & Phelps Institute, reveals he's bullish on a trade deal between the U.S. and China in an interview with Bloomberg Radio. He additionally shared his views on the Fed's decision. "It's a positive sign that the Chinese have asked for this meeting and for us to go over to Shanghai; I'm pretty bullish on a deal. The administration wants a robust deal," Chris said.   more
Duff and Phelps: Chris Campbell Discusses Latest Round of U.S.-China Trade Talks
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Chris Campbell, Chief Strategist at Duff & Phelps as well as the Duff & Phelps Institute, joins CNBC's Squawk Box to share his views on the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks. "The [U.S.] administration is very excited that China has agreed to come back to the table. "We're making good progress; I know our administration wants a robust deal," Chris said. Chris is a frequent guest commentator on national news programs on matte  more
Duff and Phelps: Mark Turner Discusses New FCA Guidance Relating to SMF 16
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Mark Turner, Managing Director in Duff & Phelps' Compliance and Regulatory Consulting practice, spoke to Thomson Reuters about the new guidance from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) which may require heads of compliance in core firms holding the SMF16 compliance oversight function to seek certification if they undertake former CF28 systems and controls functions under the defunct Approved Persons Regime. The requirement may ap  more
Duff and Phelps: Teuten Featured in Manufacturing Global Discussing Challenges
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Paul Teuten, Managing Director in Duff & Phelps' M&A Advisory practice, recently shared his views on the possible challenges for aftermarket players posed by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with Manufacturing Global. This article discussed the increasing interest of OEMs in the aerospace and defense aftermarket. Paul explained, "Whatever the catalyst, the desire by OEMs to secure a greater share of the aftermarket with a   more
EMarketer: US - Travel Industry Surpasses Consumer Packaged Goods in Digital Ad Spending; Auto Falls Below Financial Services
NEW YORK, July 31 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: eMarketer expects a shift in US digital ad spending next year, as economic factors weigh on certain industries. In 2020, financial services will displace the auto sector, while travel will surpass consumer packaged goods (CPG). CPGs will rank fifth this year in US digital ad spending at $11.12 billion. But the travel industry will overtake CPG by 2020. Travel-related companies will spend $12.97 billio  more
Empire State Development Announces Expansion Project Completed for Strobels Supply Incorporated in Steuben County
ALBANY, New York, July. 31 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that industrial services manufacturer supplier Strobels Supply has completed its expansion project in the City of Hornell in Steuben County. The company acquired and moved into a 45,000 square-foot facility located in Shawmut Industrial Park from its former, longtime, Airport Road location. The move will allow the successful company to create up to 10  more
ESPN Generates Highest-Rated Sunday Night Baseball Telecast of 2019 for New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Game
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - Up 73 Percent from Last Year * * * ESPN generated its highest-rated Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell telecast of 2019 last night as the New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox to avoid a four-game sweep. The telecast delivered a 1.9 metered market rating, up 73 percent from last year's comparable game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals (1.1 rating), ac  more
ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball Hits the Bronx for Yankees-Red Sox August 4
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - Baseball Tonight: MLB Trade Deadline Special on Wednesday * * * The August 4 edition of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell will emanate live from Yankee Stadium as the first place New York Yankees and Aaron Judge host the defending World Series Champion Boston Red Sox and Mookie Betts. The exclusive, national telecast will begin at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. It is  more
Farrar Gesini Dunn Release Modern Divorce: A Suite of Products With Applications Built in Neota's No-Code AI Platform
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news: Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading AI automation platform for digitizing professional services, announced today Australian-based family law firm, Farrar Gesini Dunn, has launched 'Modern Divorce', a suite of online products to revolutionise the legal divorce process built in the Neota platform. Neota Logic is a no-code AI automation platform providing professionals   more
Fox News Channel Finishes July at Number One for 37 Consecutive Months in Total Day in Primetime
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) continued to dominate all of basic cable during the month of July as the most-watched network in total day for 37 consecutive months among total viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. As the top cable news network for the 211th month in a row, FNC garnered 1.4 million viewers in total day and 2.4 million viewers in primetime. Additionally, July m  more
Fox News Channel Signs Johnny 'Joey' Jones to Contributor Role
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) has signed retired Staff Sergeant Johnny "Joey" Jones as a contributor effective today. In this capacity, Jones will provide military analysis across all FOX News Media platforms, including FNC, FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX Nation. He will make his official debut as a network contributor during FOX & Friends on Wednesday, July 31st. Enduring two   more
Fujifilm Announces First Recipients of the Fujifilm Fellowship to Support Translational Medicine
VALHALLA, New York, July 29 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation (Fujifilm), today announced the first-ever recipients of the Fujifilm Fellowship at Harvard Medical School (HMS). "We are proud to announce the inaugural group of Fujifilm Fellows who are passionate about providing solutions to the evolving needs of our society," said Yutaka Yamaguchi, General Manager of the new Fujifilm Life Science Strategic Business Office. "Fujifilm is committed to   more
Fujifilm Builds Momentum With Three New Customer Wins in Enterprise Imaging
VALHALLA, New York, Aug. 1 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of Enterprise Imaging and Medical Informatics solutions, today announced that three additional healthcare facilities have integrated various solutions from the company's Synapse(R) Enterprise Imaging portfolio into their IT infrastructure. The three facilities will implement offerings from the Synapse portfolio to improve workflows, enhance collaborative care and deliv  more
Gap Launches 'It's Our Denim Now'
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release: Gap, the cultural American clothing brand, today launches "It's Our Denim Now" Fall campaign focused on denim through a modern lens, with styles and fits for every dimension of today's generation. Since 1969, Gap has been at the forefront of progress and inclusion. "It's Our Denim Now" continues this by celebrating inclusivity and working with talented creatives to portray this through an integ  more
GateHouse Media: Fayetteville Editor Becomes First Woman to Lead Newsroom in Paper's 203-Year History
PITTSFORD, New York, Aug. 1 -- GateHouse Media, a subsidiary of New Media Investment Group, issued the following announcement: Lorry Williams, who has held numerous positions in The Fayetteville Observer's newsroom over the past 32 years, has been named as the newspaper's executive editor. Williams, 55, becomes The Fayetteville Observer's first female executive editor, succeeding Matt Leclercq, who recently was promoted to GateHouse Media's national news editor in Austin, Texas. "Strong commu  more
Greenberg Traurig Breaks Into Top 10 in The Bond Buyer H1 Bond Counsel Ranking
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Public Finance Practice was ranked 6th in the nation in the recently released H1 Bond Counsel Ranking by The Bond Buyer. The ranking is based on the aggregate dollar amount of transactions the practice was involved in the capacity of bond counsel. This ranking represents a significant jump, year-over-year, for the practice that was previously ranked 23rd in The Bond Buyer's 2018 H1 B  more
Hamilton College Names First VP for Communications and Marketing
CLINTON, New York, Aug. 1 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Hamilton College President David Wippman has named Melissa Farmer Richards as vice president for communications and marketing, a new position for the College. The appointment is effective Sept. 9. Richards, currently vice president for communications and enrollment at Sweet Briar College, will report to Wippman and serve as a member of the College's senior staff. She will lead the communications professionals who develop,  more
Hamilton College: Helmuth Presents Genetic Programming Papers
CLINTON, New York, July 30 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Computer Science Thomas Helmuth '09 recently presented two papers at the Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (https://gecco-2019.sigevo.org/index.html/HomePage) in Prague. "Comparing and Combining Lexicase Selection and Novelty Search," co-authored by Lia Jundt '18, explored an innovative method for selecting parent programs in genetic programming. The work, which   more
Hamilton College: Mainali '21 Investigates Effects of Hippie Movement in Nepal
CLINTON, New York, Aug. 2 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news: For Ishan Mainali '21, researching the 1960s and '70s hippie movement in Nepal isn't just an academic endeavor, but a personal one as well. Having grown up in Kathmandu, Nepal, Mainali is familiar with the hippie movement, though he says, the movement "is something that is neither really visible in public spaces nor is it talked about much." Mainali hopes to start the conversation with his Emerson re  more
Hawaii A.G. Connors Joins Coalition of 22 State Attorneys General in Urging Congress to Act on Toxic 'Forever' Chemicals
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 30 -- Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors issued the following news release: Attorney General Clare E. Connors today released a joint letter to Congress, signed by a coalition of 22 State Attorneys General and led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, strongly urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to pass legislation to aid states in addressing the public health threat of toxic "forever" chemicals. In the letter sent to Congressional leadership, t  more
Hearst Newspapers Announces Leadership Promotions at The San Antonio Express-News
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Hearst issued the following news: * * * - Michael Sacks Named Publisher; Susan Pape Elevated to Chairman * * * Hearst announced today that Michael Sacks has been named publisher of the San Antonio Express-News. He succeeds Susan Pape, who will assume the role of chairman. The announcement was made by Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz and Hearst Newspapers President Jeff Johnson. The changes are effective immediately, and both Pape and Sacks will report to Johnson  more
Hogan Lovells Advises Sasol Group on the Sale of 50 Percent Stake in Sasol-Huntsman Joint Venture
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: Led by Hamburg partner Urszula Nartowska, Hogan Lovells advised Sasol Group on the sale of Sasol's 50 percent stake in the Sasol-Huntsman maleic anhydride joint venture. Sasol is an integrated energy and chemical group based in Sandton, South Africa. Sasol Limited is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: SOL) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SSL). Sasol employs 30,100 people world  more
Hogan Lovells Obtains Acquittals of All Felony Charges for Former New York State Assemblyman
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Hogan Lovells represented former New York State Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny in a case brought by the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan that resulted in acquittals of all felony charges. In April 2017, Brook-Krasny was very publicly accused, via a press conference, with using his employer's toxicology laboratory to enable doctor  more
IHeartMedia Announces the Return of the 2019 IHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, Celebrating the Best in Latin Music on November 2 in Miami
NEW YORK, July 30 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * - Event Will Feature Performances by Jennifer Lopez, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna and More, Hosted by Enrique Santos * * * iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the 2019 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Saturday, November 2, 2019. The sixth annual mega-concert will celebrate the best of artists and performers in Latin music today starring, Jennifer Lopez, Daddy Yankee and Ozuna, with more art  more
In Historic Expansion of Census 2020 Outreach Efforts Mayor De Blasio Invests $1.4 Million in City's Library Systems
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - NYC Census 2020 Will Fund Efforts Across Entire System, with Priority Given to Approximately 90 Branches Serving Historically Undercounted Communities * * * NEW YORK--Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that NYC Census 2020, the City's first-of-its-kind census outreach and engagement campaign, is investing more than $1.4 million in an unprecedented partnership with New York City's three public libra  more
Infor: Birst Positioned As a Strong Performer in Client-Managed and Vendor-Managed BI Platforms Reports by Independent Research Firm
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Birst Receives Highest Scores Possible In The App Building/Customization, Data Prep, Deployment Options, Delivery Model, And Supporting Products And Services Criteria In Both Reports * * * Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced that the Birst cloud business analytics platform has been positioned as a "Strong Performer" in both the "The Fo  more
Introducing Bloomberg TV+, an Enhanced Premium Video Experience
MANHATTAN, New York, July 30 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: Bloomberg has launched Bloomberg TV+, a first-of-its-kind premium streaming video experience that combines the power of Bloomberg data and trusted programming with a state-of-the art digital format. Bloomberg TV+ will be available in high definition (HD) and 4K ultra high definition (UHD). Bloomberg.com subscribers can now experience low-latency streaming news delivery on desktop, tablet and mobile web, with plans to ex  more
ITT Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 2 -- ITT Corp. issued the following news release: ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) has released its second-quarter 2019 financial results. A PDF of the Earnings Press Release and related earnings materials are available on the investor relations section of this website at www.itt.com/investors. ITT's senior management will host a conference call for investors today at 9 a.m. Eastern Time to review performance and answer questions. The briefing can be accessed live by calling   more
JMA Advances Edge Network Focus With New CUSP Unit
LIVERPOOL, New York, Aug. 2 -- JMA Wireless, a wireless communications company, issued the following news release: JMA, a global leader in communication technology, announced the creation of CUSP, a new division dedicated to supporting the growing need for services that sit at the edge and an investment focus around edge-ready products. The newly formed entity will focus on both an integrated MEC (Multi-Access Edge Compute) platform as well as delivering differentiated experiences to Enterprise  more
Jones Lang LaSalle Advises Welltower on $1.8 Billion Recapitalization of Benchmark Senior Living Portfolio
NEW YORK, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - JLL Advises Welltower in the recapitalization of Benchmark Senior Living's 4,137-Unit New England seniors housing portfolio * * * JLL announces it has exclusively advised Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) in the recapitalization of the Benchmark Senior Living portfolio, which Benchmark previously owned in partnership with Welltower, with private institutional capital for a gross sale price of $1.8 billion.   more
JPMorgan Chase to Redeem All $880 Million of Its 6.30% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series W Represented By Depositary Shares
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") has announced that it will redeem on September 1, 2019 all of the 88,000 outstanding shares of its 6.30% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series W ("Series W Preferred Stock"). The shares of Series W Preferred Stock are represented by 35,200,000 depositary shares which are currently traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol JPM PR E (CUSIP   more
Leidos Holdings & IDEX Set to Join S&P 500
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - Grubhub & Foot Locker to Join S&P MidCap 400 - National Beverage to Join S&P SmallCap 600 * * * S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600: * S&P MidCap 400 constituents Leidos Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) and IDEX Corp. (NYSE:IEX) will replace Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:APC) and Foot Locker Inc. (NYSE:FL) respective  more
Littler Shareholder Jacqueline Phipps Polito Appointed Rochester Office Managing Shareholder
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 1 -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Jacqueline Phipps Polito as office managing shareholder (OMS) of the firm's Rochester office. Polito succeeds Trent Sutton, who has stepped down from the role and will continue his active practice. "Trent has been instrumental in growing the firm's presence in Rochester while helping to expand Litt  more
Locke Lord Strengthens Aviation Litigation Capabilities With Additions of Litigator Strain
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Locke Lord, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO - Eric Strain has joined Locke Lord's New York office as a Partner in the Firm's Aviation Industry Group. With more than two decades of experience representing aviation companies from North America, Europe and Asia, including defending against wrongful death, personal injury and commercial claims, Strain and Paul Stinson, who joins the Firm as Senior Counsel in the San Francisco office, wil  more
M&T Bank Launches M&T Money Smart to Help Customers Take Control of Their Finances
BUFFALO, New York, July 29 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: M&T Bank announced today the launch of M&T Money Smart(TM) in its digital banking platform and mobile app. Money Smart is an easy-to-use, all-in-one digital tool that helps users manage their finances and make smart financial decisions. Money Smart allows users to combine all their accounts, both M&T and those from other banks, into one helpful dashboard. Budgeting and spending visualization  more
Maggie Gage Joins Metlife As Vice President of U.S. Government Relations
NEW YORK, July 31 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Maggie Gage has joined the company as vice president of U.S. Government Relations. Gage will be based in Washington and report to Susan Greenwell, senior vice president and head of Global Government Relations. "Maggie has spent many years developing and implementing legislative and regulatory strategies across a wide-r  more
Mansfield Destroyers and Mansfield University Continue Collaboration for 2020 Season
MANSFIELD, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Mansfield University issued the following news: The Mansfield Destroyers and Mansfield University announced a continued partnership for the 2020 season. The Destroyers will once again play their home games at Joseph B. Shaute Field on the MU campus. The Destroyers are coming off a very successful inaugural season which saw them qualify for the NYCBL (New York Collegiate Baseball League) West Division championship series, before losing to eventual league Cham  more
Mastercard Debuts PRICELESS - An International Culinary Collective Bringing the World's Finest Dining and Cocktail Experiences to New York City
PURCHASE, New York, July 31 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: * * * - New collaboration with Spring showcases the world's most dynamic chefs and mixologists - recreating the authentic tastes, sights, smells and sounds of their original restaurants * * * Mastercard introduces its first flagship restaurant experience, PRICELESS - An International Culinary Collective, created in partnership with Spring at its venue in New York City. The experience will recreate immersive, multi-s  more
Mastercard Enables Luxury Shoppers to Purchase With Confidence
PURCHASE, New York, Aug. 2 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: * * * Company highlights the unique product journey of pieces included in the exclusive capsule collection available only at Fred Segal Sunset * * * PURCHASE, NY and LOS ANGELES - Mastercard continues its commitment to women entrepreneurs by partnering with iconic experiential retailer, Fred Segal Sunset and MADE to support limited-edition collaborations that showcase leading women designers and artists. The first ou  more
Mayor De Blasio Administration Launches NYC Care in the Bronx, Key Component of Mayor's Guaranteed Health Care Commitment
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - NYC Care now available in the Bronx; New Yorkers should call 646-NYC-CARE to check eligibility * * * The de Blasio Administration today launched NYC Care, a key component of Mayor Bill de Blasio's commitment to guarantee health care for all New Yorkers, by offering quality and affordable health care for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who are not eligible for insurance or who cannot afford it. W  more
McDermott Adds Restructuring and Insolvency Capabilities to Help Clients Maximize Recoveries and Minimize Risk
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Partner Kristin Going Joins Firm in Busy Bankruptcy Market in New York * * * McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the arrival of Kristin Going as partner in the Transactions Practice Group in the Firm's New York office. She will work with clients on all aspects of financial restructurings. "For companies managing insolvency or firms handling complex restructuring, savvy le  more
Metlife Announces New $2 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization
NEW YORK, July 31 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that its board of directors has approved a new $2 billion authorization for the company to repurchase its common stock. MetLife has approximately $20 million remaining under the $2 billion repurchase authorization announced by the company in November 2018. Commenting on the announcement, MetLife, Inc. President and CEO Mic  more
MetLife: American Employees Have A Strong Desire to Work Abroad, But Rarely Take The Opportunity
NEW YORK, July 31 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * - New Metlife Survey Shows Employers Have an Opportunity to Attract And Retain Talent By Promoting Expatriate Experiences Within Their Companies * * * A recent survey commissioned by MetLife found that 67 percent of American employees are interested in taking an expatriate (expat) assignment through their employer--stints lasting three months or more in an  more
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Plan to Test Innovative Solutions to Bus and Subway Challenges
NEW YORK, July 30 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Four Companies Chosen for Metropolitan Transportation Authority Pilot Projects Through the Transit Tech Lab * * * At a press conference today, leadership from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Partnership for New York City jointly announced the successful completion of the Transit Tech Lab, an accelerator program that enables tech companies to test a  more
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Shuttle Bus Service as Elevator Replacement Project Begins at Unique 181 St Station
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that a shuttle bus service will complement alternate service plans during an elevator replacement project at the 181 St A Subway station beginning this weekend for local pedestrians who use the station elevators not necessarily for accessing the subway but for more easily traversing the neighborhood's unique, steep topogr  more
Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Transform 42 St Shuttle to Provide Better Service, Fully Accessible Crosstown Transit Connection
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that the 42 St Shuttle, which moves thousands of customers between the subway system's two busiest stations, will undergo a historic transformation that includes replacing the Times Square Shuttle terminal with a larger and accessible station, reconfiguring platforms at Grand Central, and modernizing shuttle train operati  more
Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting, GateHouse Media Announce Agriculture Data Journalism Fellowship
PITTSFORD, New York, Aug. 2 -- GateHouse Media, a subsidiary of New Media Investment Group, issued the following announcement: GateHouse Media, LLC and the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting are excited to embark on a new partnership through the creation of an agriculture data journalism fellowship funded by GateHouse. The agricultural data reporter will be embedded in the newsroom of the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting and will focus on in-depth agribusiness investigative r  more
Mohawk Valley Community College to Offer Degree Program in Digital Media, Marketing
UTICA, New York, Aug. 1 -- Mohawk Valley Community College issued the following news: Mohawk Valley Community College has announced the addition of a new Associate in Science degree program in Digital Media and Marketing. This Associate in Science (AS) degree -- approved on July 26 by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) -- will be offered beginning in the Fall 2019 semester, which begins Sept. 4. Classes will be offered on both the Utica and Rome campuses. This program will provid  more
Morgan Master of Business Administration Students Selected for Inaugural Hennessy Fellows Program
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Morgan State University issued the following news: * * * - The students will attend an exclusive professional development boot camp in New York City * * * Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Hennessy announced today, the selection of the inaugural cohort of the Hennessy Fellows. Three of the 10 hand- selected Hennessy Fellows are MBA graduate students from Morgan State University. The Fellows will spend a week in New York City for an intense professional and lead  more
Morgan Stanley Announces Corporate Partnership With the Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * - Partnership to strengthen career advancement and opportunities for diverse talent in technology and beyond * * * Morgan Stanley announced today a corporate partnership with the Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC), the premier global organization for senior-level business and technology leaders. The partnership will help advance diversity initiatives and connect Mo  more
Morgan Stanley Launches Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient - A Sustainable Investing Analytics and Reporting Application
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * - The Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient(TM) application gives Wealth Management clients new customizable insights into the social and environmental impact of their investment portfolios - Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient uses technology to provide both transparency and the ability to customize portfolios for specific impact objectives * * * Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today  more
N.Y. Comptroller Stringer Issues Statement on Termination of Police Officer Pantaleo
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following statement on the recommendation to terminate Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo: "The recommendation to terminate Officer Pantaleo is welcome news -- if five years too late. "Now this guidance should be followed and Officer Pantaleo should be fired. This long overdue and much-needed judgement is an important step in the fight for basic police accountability. I hope and pray that at long last this brings some meas  more
N.Y. Comptroller Stringer Submits Op-Ed on Fixing New York City Housing Authority Is Up To Mayor
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following op-ed on fixing New York City Housing Authority is up to the Mayor, which was provided to The New York Post: * * * - "We are either in the business of providing public housing, or we're not -- there's no middle ground. We can't fix NYCHA with a part-time focus. The massive challenges that exist -- leaky roofs, lead paint, dangerous playgrounds, busted boilers -- aren't part-time at all, they're persistent. Th  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation, Health Departments Announce 'Know Your NY Water' Website to Increase Public Awareness
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - New Resource provides Single Platform for Information about Quality of Drinking Water and Health of Lakes, Rivers, and Streams * * * The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) today launched a new website, Know Your NY Water, created as part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's statewide Water Quality Rapid Response Team efforts,  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $21.3 Million to Support Infrastructure Improvements at Colleges and Universities
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Grant Funding Will Help Campuses Modernize Facilities, Enhancing Student Experience and Spurring Economic Development * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $21.3 million in grants for capital projects at 35 colleges and universities across New York. The funding comes from the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program and is awarded by the HECap Board, which provides matching   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Rehabilitation and Preservation for Rochester Apartments
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release: Governor Cuomo today announced the start of major repairs and renovations at two distressed apartment buildings in Rochester. The renovations will overhaul the badly deteriorated apartments and preserve housing for 63 residents, including 20 units of supportive housing for previously incarcerated residents with a history of substance abuse to live independently in the   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Allowing Candidates to Use Campaign Funds for Child Care Expenses
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Governor Cuomo: "By signing this measure into law, we will build on the historic progress we've made toward gender equality and empower more parents - and mothers in particular - to seek public office to ensure the decision makers in Albany reflect the people they are elected to represent." * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.2680A/A.1108B) to allow state and local ca  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Allowing Victims to Participate in Address Confidentiality Program
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Department of State's Address Confidentiality Program Allows Victims to Keep their Address Hidden from Perpetrators - Governor Cuomo: "Victims of heinous crimes like sexual assault and human trafficking should not have to live in constant fear that their assailant could find and potentially hurt them again. By signing this legislation into law we will help protect survivors from further abuse  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation to Designate Roger J. Mazal Memorial Bridge
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bridge that Crosses Kinderhook Creek in Valatie will be Renamed in Honor of Vietnam Veteran and Valatie-native Roger J. Mazal, Who Was Killed in Action - Cuomo: "Renaming this crossing in Roger Mazal's honor is a fitting way to commemorate his bravery and ensure he is remembered in his community for generations to come." * * * Governor Cuomo today signed legislation (S.6213A/A.8013A) to des  more
N.Y. Office of Alcoholism Requests Proposals to Expand Medication-Assisted Treatment for Addiction
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services issued the following news release: * * * - Up to 350 New Opioid Treatment Program Slots Will Be Added Across Underserved Areas in New York State * * * The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish up to 350 new Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) slots in underserved counties throughout New Yor  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2018, the 288 ECOs across the state responded to 21,668 calls and worked on cases that resulted in 20,665 ti  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 7/22 - 7/28/19
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. In 2018, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 34  more
NASA-Funded Study Aims to Map Air Pollution in Front of Our Faces
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 1 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - The $528,000 grant, awarded to UB RENEW scientist Kang Sun, will examine levels of nitrogen dioxide, ammonia, formaldehyde * * * To measure air pollution across the United States and other large areas, scientists rely on a patchwork of satellites. While effective at delivering big picture data, the system struggles to provide details on the amount of  more
National Society Bestows Fellowship on City College of New York Biomed Engineering Expert Mitchell Schaffler
NEW YORK, July 29 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Mitchell B. Schaffler, the Wallace H. Coulter and CUNY Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at The City College of New York, is now a Fellow of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). The honor recognizes long-term ASBMR members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of bone and mineral science. Fellows are nominated by their peers, followed by evaluation and selection by a r  more
New Lab Opens at Cornell for Invasive Species Research
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 2 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news release: For the last seven decades, Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) has been leading the fight against nematodes--invasive, microscopic worms that can destroy seasons' worth of crops. However, researchers had been working in a facility that lacked the infrastructure to keep pace with their innovative work. On August 1,   more
New Media Investment Group Schedules Second Quarter 2019 Results and Dividend Announcement
NEW YORK, July 30 -- New Media Investment Group, a provider of local news, politics, community and regional events, youth sports and local schools, issued the following news release: New Media Investment Group Inc. ("New Media" or the "Company", NYSE: NEWM) announced today that it will release its second quarter financial results and dividend for the second quarter on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. In addition, management will host a conference ca  more
New York A.G. James Announces Texas Joins Lawsuit to Block T-Mobile and Sprint Megamerger
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Momentum Grows for States' Lawsuit with Addition of 15th AG * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the State of Texas has agreed to join the multistate lawsuit blocking the anticompetitive megamerger of telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint. "We welcome Texas's resolve to block this anticompetitive merger, and are pleased to announce that Attorney Genera  more
New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Capital One Security Breach
NEW YORK, July 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on the news that Capital One's system was breached and that the personal information of 100 million consumers was illegally accessed: "Today, 100 million consumers across America are wondering if they were unfortunate enough to be a victim of the most recent data breach. Though Capital One's breach was internal, the fact still remains that safeguards were missing that allowed for the illegal access of c  more
New York A.G. James Issues Statement on N.Y. Police Department Recommendation to Terminate Officer Pantaleo
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement in response to the New York Police Department's recommendation to terminate the employment of officer Daniel Pantaleo over the actions that resulted in the death of Eric Garner: "For over five years, the Garner family, New Yorkers, and Americans across the country have waited for justice to be served in the death of Eric Garner. "Today's recommendation reflects action that should have been taken  more
New York A.G. James Joins Coalition to Challenge Trump's Attack on Asylum Seekers
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - 21 Attorneys General Argue Changes to Asylum Standards Violate Federal Law and Judicial Precedent * * * Attorney General Letitia James today joined a group of 21 State Attorneys General to challenge the Trump Administration's proposed changes to asylum standards. If implemented, these changes would allow the President to arbitrarily deny asylum claims to immigrants seeking haven from domest  more
New York A.G. James Launches Investigation Into Nycharities.org
NEW YORK, July 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Impacted Charities are Encouraged to Contact the NY Attorney General's Office * * * Attorney General Letitia James today announced an investigation into NYCharities.org, an online fundraising platform that has failed to distribute hundreds of thousands of dollars to New York charities over the past several months. "NYCharities.org is inexcusably depriving charities of their donors' gene  more
New York A.G. James Leads Coalition of 22 State Attorneys General in Urging Congress to Act on Toxic 'Forever' Chemicals
NEW YORK, July 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AGs Argue that Federal Legislation is Urgently Needed to Fight Widespread "PFAS" Contamination - To Date, PFAS Contamination Cleanups Have Cost New Yorkers More Than $51 million * * * Attorney General Letitia James today released a joint letter to Congress, signed by a coalition of 22 State Attorneys General, strongly urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to pass legislat  more
New York A.G. James Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undercut Fuel Efficiency Standards
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James today led a multistate coalition fighting the Trump Administration's efforts to undercut industry compliance with fuel efficiency standards in New York and across the United States. In a lawsuit -- filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit -- Attorney General James and 12 of the nation's Attorneys General challenge a final rule issued by the National High  more
New York A.G. James Secures $6 Million From Cisco Systems in Multistate Settlement
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Whistleblower Came Forward to Expose Security Camera Software Vulnerable to Hackers * * * Attorney General Letitia James today announced she has led a coalition of 19 Attorneys General in settling a multistate lawsuit against Cisco Systems, Inc. concerning security surveillance system software sold to New York, a collection of other states, and the federal government. A whistleblower came f  more
New York A.G. James, Financial Services Department Take Action Against Fraudulent Mortgage Lender
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James Financial Services and New York Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today filed suit in federal court against Vision Property Management, LLC; the company's CEO, Alex Szkaradek; and a number of other companies affiliated with Vision for operating an illegal, deceptive, and unlicensed mortgage lending business in New York since at least 2011. By offerin  more
New York A.G. James: Bill Protecting Immigrant Workers From Workplace Harassment Signed Into Law
NEW YORK, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Law Prohibits Employer Harassment and Retaliation Against Immigrants * * * Attorney General Letitia James today applauded recent action by Governor Andrew Cuomo signing legislation creating penalties for discrimination or retaliation against immigrant employees into law. This law is a necessary and commonsense codification of federal case law interpreting the anti-retaliation provisions of  more
New York City Economic Development Corp. Seeks Operator to Bring New Events and Programming to Staten Island's Richmond County Bank Ballpark
NEW YORK, July 30 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Expanding Use Beyond Baseball Season Presents New Opportunity to Create Cultural and Entertainment Destination, Provide Jobs and Bolster Local Businesses * * * New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional event operators to coordinate and manage events at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark in Staten Island, home o  more
New York City Economic Development Corp., Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and Community Partners Launch 'Jamaica Is'
NEW YORK, July 29 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Marketing campaign aims to increase traffic for local businesses with takeover of bus shelters and LinkNYC kiosks throughout the city * * * New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and the Jamaica NOW Leadership Council today launched a citywide,13-week long marketing campaign that aims to elevate local businesses and promote econ  more
New York City Economic Development Corp: Women.nyc and Association of University Women Partner to Launch 'Ask for More'
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - The salary negotiations initiative will teach 10,000 New York City women the leadership skills and professional development they need to help close gender wage gap * * * New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) today announced the launch of "Ask for More," a citywide initiative to train 10,000 women with the skills   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $1.1 Billion, 15-Year Project to Extend Operating Life of State's Largest Power Plant: The Niagara Power Project
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York Power Authority is launching a 15-year modernization and digitization program to significantly extend the operating life of the Niagara Power Project, the largest source of clean electricity in New York State and one of the country's largest hydroelectric projects. The life extension and modernization program, called "Next Generation Niagara,"  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $187 Million in Funding to Strengthen and Preserve Access to High-Quality Health Care
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 25 Awards Will Support Essential Health Care Services in New York State * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $187 million in funding to support 25 statewide projects that will protect and transform New York State's health care system. This funding from the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program will improve patient care through the development of high-quality medica  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $206 Million in New Freight-Related Projects Statewide
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Complements $1.5 Billion in Highway Freight-Related Enhancement Projects Previously Announced - Investments will Enhance System Safety, Reliability and the Economic Competitiveness of Every Region of the State * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $206 million in new State and federal funding to strategically enhance the safety and optimization of freight goods movement across New   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Almost 200 Applicants for Round One of Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Submissions Were Received from 23 States and 16 Countries; One-third of Applicants Are Female - The Food and Agriculture Industry Competition Is Funded through Upstate Revitalization Initiatives - Finger Lakes Forward, CNY Rising, and Southern Tier Soaring - Regional Comprehensive Strategies Aimed at Revitalizing Communities and Growing the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today ann  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Jones Beach State Park to Hold 90th Anniversary Celebration Party This Weekend
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - $10 Parking Fee Reduced to Original 1929 Weekend Rate of 50 Cents on Sunday August 4, 2019 - Park Shows Off More than $100 Million in Improvements * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced Jones Beach State Park will celebrate its 90th birthday with birthday cake and cupcakes, a series of performances and historical commemorations this weekend. On Sunday, August 4, 2019, the 90th anniv  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Latest Recharge NY Power Allocations Support More Than 4,500 Jobs
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - ReCharge NY Power Allocations Create More Than $184 Million in Capital Investments Throughout New York and 250 New Jobs - Power Awards to Support Nearly 3,650 Jobs on Long Island, including 120 New Jobs * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the latest round of ReCharge NY power allocations in support of more than 4,500 jobs and $184 million in capital investment commitments statew  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Proposed New Regulation Providing Significant Consumer Protections to Student Loan Borrowers
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new proposed regulation that will provide significant consumer protections for New York student loan borrowers. The regulation would require companies that service student loans held by New Yorkers to meet new standards which will address problems that have plagued the student loan servicing industry. The proposed regulation is subject to a 60-day comment per  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Start of Rehabilitation and Preservation for Distressed Thurston Road and Chili Avenue Apartments in Rochester
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Cuomo today announced the start of major repairs and renovations at two distressed apartment buildings in Rochester. The renovations will overhaul the badly deteriorated apartments and preserve housing for 63 residents, including 20 units of supportive housing for previously incarcerated residents with a history of substance abuse to live independently in the community. The rehabilitation was  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Auburn as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 13 Downtown Revitalization Projects Will Augment Auburn's Investments to Redevelop Urban Core - Investment Complements "CNY Rising" - the Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 13 transformational projects for downtown Auburn as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strate  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Central Islip as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Seven Revitalization Projects to Capitalize on Underused Downtown Core * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced seven transformational projects for Central Islip as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in downtown Central Islip will augment the community's opportunities, including access to LIRR transit, proximity to residential ne  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Downtown Brooklyn as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Six Downtown Revitalization Projects Build on Area's Role as One of the Most Dynamic, Rapidly Evolving Areas of New York City * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced six transformational projects for Downtown Brooklyn as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in Downtown Brooklyn will build upon the area's role as one of the most dy  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for New Rochelle as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Six Downtown Revitalization Projects to Strengthen Community Development, Improve Infrastructure and Revitalize the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced six transformational projects for New Rochelle as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in downtown New Rochelle will further enhance and highlight the community's stre  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Launches New Campaign to Boost Tourism in Lake Ontario Region
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of a new campaign to boost tourism in the Lake Ontario region following recent flooding that has hampered tourism in communities along the shoreline. The new initiative includes free fishing on Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River and Lower Niagara River through Labor Day as well as 50 percent off State campgrounds and vehicle entrance fees along the lake  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Authorizing Emergency Responders to Remove Distressed Animals Left in Motor Vehicles
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Governor Cuomo: "Leaving a pet in a stifling hot or freezing cold car is inhumane and potentially dangerous, and emergency responders should have the ability to remove them if necessary. As a dog owner myself, I am proud to sign this measure into law to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of animals." * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.5054/A.7053) authorizing firef  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Banning Undetectable Guns and Expanding Firearm Safe Storage Laws to Protect Children
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation criminalizing the manufacture, sale, transport and possession of firearms and major components of such weapons that are undetectable by a metal detector, including 3D printed guns (S.1414-A/A.0763-A), and expanding laws requiring the safe storage of firearms (S.6360/A.8174). This legislation builds on New York's strongest in the nation gun laws, includ  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Creating New York's Maternal Mortality Review Board
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.1819/A.3276) to create a Maternal Mortality Review Board charged with reviewing the cause of each maternal death in New York State and making recommendations to the Department of Health on strategies for preventing future deaths and improving overall health outcomes. "New York has made significant progress ensuring every woman in the state has equal  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Marijuana Use
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.6579A/A.8420) further decriminalizing marijuana use in New York State. New York's existing marijuana laws disproportionately affect African American and Latino communities, and this legislation will address those racial and ethnic disparities by reducing the penalty for unlawful possession of marijuana to a violation punishable by a fine, and by cre  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending the Background Check Waiting Period and Banning Bump Stocks
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to establish an up to 30-day waiting period for individuals who are not immediately approved to purchase a firearm through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (S.2374/A.2690) and to close existing statutory loopholes to prohibit ownership or sale of a bump stock (S.2448/A.2684). This legislation builds on New York's strongest in the n  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Preventing School Districts From Arming Teachers, Establishing Statewide Regulations for Gun Buyback Programs
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation limiting an educational institution's ability to authorize any person who is not primarily employed as a school resource officer, law enforcement officer or security guard to carry a firearm on school grounds (S.101/A.1715), and directing State Police to establish statewide regulations aimed at strengthening existing gun buyback programs and create new  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Shannon's Law Requiring Large Group Insurers to Cover Medically Necessary Mammograms
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Governor Cuomo: "We know that with cancer diagnoses, early detection is the best possible treatment. This administration has taken and will continue to take aggressive action to break down any barriers to breast cancer screenings for women across the state." * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation further strengthening women's health care protections. The bill (S.3852-A/A.550  more
New York Mayor Blasio Administration Launches Asthma-Free Bronx, First-of-its-Kind Program Addressing Pediatric Asthma
NEW YORK, July 31 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Asthma-Free Bronx aims to reduce asthma-related emergency room visits to three of the City's public hospitals * * * The de Blasio Administration announced today the launch of Asthma-Free Bronx, the City's first program to address pediatric asthma in a comprehensive, coordinated manner between a child's home, school and health providers. The program, run by the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygie  more
New York Mayor De Blasio: City Finances Record Number of Affordable Housing for New York City's Most Vulnerable Populations
NEW YORK, July 30 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - City pushes forward on its goal to create 300,000 affordable homes and produces a record number of affordable units for homeless, seniors, and those in need of supportive services * * * Mayor de Blasio today announced that the City financed 25,299 affordable homes in Fiscal Year 2019, and a total of 135,437 affordable homes since 2014, significant strides toward the Mayor's goal to create 300,000 af  more
New York Power Authority Elects New Chief Financial Officer
WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 30 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Trustees today elected Adam Barsky as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Barsky will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the statewide public power utility, which owns and operates 16 power plants and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. "The Power Authority is moving ahead aggressively to become a   more
New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment: Deer River Wind Project Public Statement Hearings Scheduled
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release: * * * - 101 MW Proposed Project in the Lewis County Towns of Pinckney and Harrisburg * * * The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) today announced it would hold public statement hearings in the Village of Lowville (Lewis County) to receive comments on the Atlantic Wind LLC (Atlantic Wind) proposal to buil  more
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Con Edison Reinventing Energy Efficiency Offerings for Staten Island, Westchester Businesses
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release: * * * - 'Business Energy Pro' Uses Pay-for-Performance Model to Reward Providers for Upgrades That Save Energy & Money - Supports New York's New Nation-Leading Mandate for 100 Percent Clean Electricity by 2040 and Economy-wide Carbon-Neutrality * * * The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Con Edison today announced a partnership   more
New York State Environmental Conservation Department, NYS Health Department Announce 'Know Your NY Water' Website
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * - New Resource provides Single Platform for Information about Quality of Drinking Water and Health of Lakes, Rivers, and Streams * * * The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) today launched a new website, Know Your NY Water (https://water.ny.gov/), created as part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's statewide Water Quality Rapid Response Team effo  more
New York State Health Department Issues Statement on Maximum Power Park Mud & Music Fest
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following statement: "The New York State Department of Health has notified the promoter of the Maximum Power Park Mud and Music Fest that the unpermitted, illegal event held on July 19-21, 2019 in Poland, NY was found to be in violation of 12 Public Health Law and/or Health Department Regulations. The Department is pursuing a fine of $1 million against the event's organizer, Peter Lockwood, of Poland, NY. "On July   more
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Announces Award of Up to $10 Million to Establish Detox Beds
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services issued the following news release: * * * - 40 New Beds Will Serve the Capital Region, Central New York, and Southern Tier Regions * * * The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the award of up to $10 million in capital funding to two providers for the development of 40 new withdrawal and stabilization, and residential treatment services beds. T  more
New York State Power Authority Moves Forward With North Country Energy Storage Demonstration Project
WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 30 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - New York State Vendor Selected, $23.8 Million Investment Approved to Encourage Renewable Resources, Help Alleviate Transmission Constraints - Project to Contribute to Advancing Governor's Green New Deal Clean Energy Target of Installing 3 GW of Energy Storage in NYS by 2030 * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is moving ahead with its first large-scale energy storage project  more
New York State PSC: Comment Sought on New Electric & Gas Rates for Customers
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Public Hearings Convened to Receive Public Input on Proposed Rate Increase * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced it would hold informational forums and public statement hearings in Rochester, Keene Valley, Ithaca and Binghamton to receive comments on changes proposed by the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and the Roch  more
New York State PSC: Deer River Wind Project Public Statement Hearings Scheduled
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - 101MW Proposed Project in the Lewis County Towns of Pinckney and Harrisburg * * * The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board)today announced it would hold public statement hearings in the Village of Lowville (Lewis County)to receive comments on the Atlantic Wind LLC (Atlantic Wind) proposal to build and operate a 101.4 megawatt (MW  more
New York's Newburgh Enlarged City School District Selects Discovery Education Experience to Support Social Studies Instruction
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 31 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * - Digital Resources and Professional Learning Opportunities Coming to Classrooms This School Year to Support Implementation of New Social Studies Curriculum * * * New York's Newburgh Enlarged City School District (NECSD) announced today it has selected the latest generation of the award-winning Discovery Education Streaming Plus, Discovery Education Experi  more
Newmark Knight Frank Completes $47.5 Million Sale of 116,244-Square-Foot Office Building in Portland, Oregon
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: 6Y, a Class A office building located in the Central Business District of Portland, has been sold for $47.5 million. The 116,244-square-foot asset is located at 811 SW 6th Avenue and was renovated in 2018 to appeal to tenants seeking creative office space in a walkable location. NKF Vice Chairman Nick Kucha and Directors James Childress and Bill DeLacy represented the seller, a venture of K  more
Newmark Knight Frank Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company") today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Select Results Compared to the Year-Earlier Period/1 See table here (www.ngkf.com/home/media-center/press-releases.aspx?d=13290&title=Newmark_Group,_Inc._Reports_Second_Quarter_2019_Financial_Results#sthash.J9bavGTj.dpbs) Management Comments Barry M. G  more
Newmark Knight Frank: Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union More Than Doubles Space With New 29,000 Square Feet Office
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) announces that Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union (JHFCU) will move its operations, IT, marketing and management functions to into 29,000 square feet of office space at 1501 S. Clinton Street (Canton Crossing Tower) in Baltimore, MD. The financial institution is relocating its administrative offices from 2027 E. Monument Street where it occupies 11,000 square fee  more
NewYork-Presbyterian Rises to #5 Hospital in the Nation and Remains #1 in New York in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals
NEW YORK, July 30 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. News & World Report survey recognizes NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for its excellence in numerous specialties * * * NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is ranked No. 5 in the nation and No. 1 in New York, according to U.S. News and World Report's annual survey of "Best Hospitals," published online today. This is the 19th consecutive year NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is the top-ranked hospital in Ne  more
Nexstar Broadcasting Names Jerry Brehm Vice President and General Manager of Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York Broadcast and Digital Operations
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * - Accomplished Sales and Marketing Executive Promoted to Lead WTEN-TV and News10.com * * * ALBANY, New York and IRVING, Texas - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that Jerry Brehm has been named Vice President and General Manager of WTEN-TV (ABC) and associated mobile / digital operations, including News10.com, serving the Albany-Schenectady-Troy,  more
Nielsen and Quotient Technology Enter Strategic Partnership to Create New Industry Omni-Channel Data Set
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * - New Agreement Delivers the Next Frontier of Seamless Measurement and Activation for Data-Driven Marketing * * * Today, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Quotient Technology (NYSE: QUOT), a leading digital-first provider of data, media and promotions platforms powered by purchase data. Through this new strategic partnership, Nielsen will  more
Nielsen and West Virginia Radio Corporation Announce Comprehensive Agreement for Audio Ratings Service
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) and West Virginia Radio Corp. have reached an agreement for Nielsen Audio measurement in the Charleston, W.Va. market. West Virginia Radio Corp. is a West Virginia owned and operated broadcast company with operations that span several West Virginia cities including Morgantown, Charleston, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Elkins and Martinsburg. West Virginia Radio Corp. has returned  more
NY Port Authority Region's Major Airports Hit 50-Percent Electric Shuttle Bus Goal
NEW YORK, July 29 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: A total of 18 electric buses are now in service at JFK, EWR and LGA, completing first phase of program as Port Authority continues aggressive sustainability efforts With the recent addition of six all electric shuttle buses at LaGuardia Airport, the Port Authority announced today that 50 percent of its shuttle bus fleet at the agency's three major regional airports are now operating with elect  more
NY Sea Grant and N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Award $200,155 to Nine Great Lakes Action Agenda Projects
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Grant Projects will Enhance Community and Ecosystem Resiliency * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with New York Sea Grant, today announced more than $200,000 grant awards for nine community-based projects through the Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program to enhance community, ecological, and economic resilienc  more
NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Audit: Metropolitan Transportation Authority Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: A review of six Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) capital projects found errors throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs, according to an audit (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093019/sga-2019-18s15.pdf) released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Many of the problems were tied to MTA's  more
NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Contract and Payment Actions in June
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release, dated July 26: In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,481 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at nearly $1.8 billion and approved nearly 1.7 million payments worth more than $10.5 billion. The office rejected 131 contracts and related transactions valued at $980 million and nearly 1,600 payments valued at more than $9.8 million. More information o  more
NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Health Sciences Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (Erie County) Auditors found billings were generally calculated accurately and properly supported, but the school relied on staff at its accounting firm to calculate tuition. School officials provide the acc  more
NY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows During First Half of 2019
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: Local sales tax collections for the first two quarters of 2019 grew at a moderate pace compared to the stronger early quarters of 2018, according to a report (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/2019-local-sales-tax-collections.pdf) released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Rising sales tax collections are very important for New York's local governments. B  more
NYC Health + Hospitals Announces Outcomes of a Primary Care Pilot
NEW YORK, July 29 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - Wait times for appointments in Adult Primary Care Clinic reduced from 52 to 14 days; patients were able to see the same primary care physician 87.1 percent of the time, up from 69.9 percent - Other ambulatory care facilities in the public health system will adopt these new practices as a part of NYC Health + Hospitals transformation strategy to improve patient experience * * * As part of the pu  more
NYC Housing Development Corp.: City Finances Record Number of Affordable Housing for New York City's Most Vulnerable Populations
NEW YORK, July 30 -- The New York City Housing Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - City pushes forward on its goal to create 300,000 affordable homes and produces a record number of affordable units for homeless, seniors, and those in need of supportive services * * * Mayor de Blasio today announced that the City financed 25,299 affordable homes in Fiscal Year 2019, and a total of 135,437 affordable homes since 2014, significant strides toward the Mayor's goal to cre  more
NYS Financial Services Department Issues Statement on Capital One Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following statement by Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell on the Capital One data breach: "The Department of Financial Services has been following the ongoing developments surrounding the data breach at Capital One, which is regulated by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The data breach exposed the personally identifiable information of 100 million people. "New York continues to protect   more
NYS Financial Services Department Issues Statement on Capital One Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following statement by Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell regarding UniCredit incident in the Capital One data breach: "Yesterday, UniCredit S.p.A., a New York State-regulated entity, notified the Department of Financial Services (DFS) of the possible loss of consumer data related to the Capital One data breach. "Our top priority is protecting New York consumers. "The Department is deeply concerned and  more
NYS Financial Services Department Superintendent Lacewell Announces New Revised Proposed Bail Regulation to Protect New Yorkers From Unfair Practices
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Revised Proposed Regulation with Community Feedback Includes Limits on Out-of-Pocket Costs for New Yorkers, Clarifies Duty of Agents to Obtain Prompt Release, and Mandates Return of Premiums Within a Specific Time Period Follows Governor Cuomo's Sweeping Reform of New York's Criminal Justice System * * * Following this year's historic bail reforms by Governor Andrew M.  more
Oneida Indian Nation and Sundance Institute Native Film Series
ONEIDA, New York, July 31 -- The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Oneida Indian Nation and the Sundance Institute's Indigenous Program will host a short-film series on Thursday, August 8, as part of its Native Filmmakers Lab. The joint initiative is designed to expand the reach of Native storytellers in Upstate New York through local film screenings and workshops. This free community event will feature screenings of the latest f  more
Orange & Rockland Grant Funds Science Duo's Stem Summer Studies Program
PEARL RIVER, New York, July 30 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: One of Rockland's most prominent colleges has embarked on a new partnership with a world-famous local scientific research laboratory to develop a summer school program that inspires high school students to pursue studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Research Immersion in Science and Ecology (RISE) program steeps students from grades 9-12 in a wide array of scien  more
Paul Hastings: Autopista Al Mar 2 Secures $652 Million, Dual-Tranche, Dual Currency Project Financing
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP represented the syndicate of lenders consisting of SMBC, the Colombian development institution Financiera de Desarollo Nacional, and the Chinese development bank China Development Bank in financing the development, construction and operation of the 4G road Autopista al Mar 2 in Colombia. Colombia's Cuarta Generacion (4G) road infrastructure program is the largest road program in Latin America, consisti  more
Pfizer Announces Closing of Joint Venture With GlaxoSmithKline to Create a Premier Global Consumer Healthcare Company
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * - Combined brand portfolio forms the world's largest over-the-counter business with leadership positions in Pain Relief, Respiratory and Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements, and Therapeutic Oral Health * * * Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced the closing of its joint venture with GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE: GSK) to combine the parties' respective consumer healthcare businesses to create the worl  more
Pfizer Announces Phase 3 Top-Line Results for Rivipansel in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Experiencing a Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) announced today that the Phase 3 Rivipansel (GMI-1070): Evaluating Safety, Efficacy and Time to Discharge (RESET) pivotal study did not meet its primary or key secondary efficacy endpoints. The objective of the trial was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rivipansel in patients aged six and older with sickle cell disease (SCD) who were hospitalized for a vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC  more
Pfizer Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Due to today's announcement of a proposed transaction between Pfizer and Mylan, Pfizer's second-quarter 2019 earnings conference call with investment analysts has been rescheduled for today, July 29, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. This call was previously scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 10 a.m. EDT. To view and listen to the webcast and view the Performance Report, visit our web site at www.pfizer.com/i  more
Pillsbury a Top 20 Firm for M&A and Private Equity in First Half of 2019
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: In their mid-year review of M&A and private equity activity, several league tables ranked Pillsbury's Corporate practice among the Top 20 legal advisers in the U.S. and Japan. Significantly, Factset identified Pillsbury as the 14th most active firm in Japan for M&A deals and 17th for U.S. middle-market M&A transactions. Similarly, Refinitiv listed Pillsbury as 20th for deal count among firms ha  more
Pillsbury Continues to Expand M&A Practice, Announces Augusto Lima as Partner in NY
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Novartis Transactional Lead Brings Vast Public and Private Deal Experience, Unique In-House Perspective * * * Continuing the strategic expansion of Pillsbury's international M&A capabilities, the firm has announced Augusto Lima as the newest partner to join its flourishing Corporate practice. Lima, who comes to Pillsbury after holding prominent in-house leadership roles at Novartis, A  more
Pillsbury Hosts Delegation in New York As Part of Global Law Development Program
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Foreign Officials, Judges and Prosecutors Receive Primer on U.S. Bankruptcy Law * * * As part of a joint trip planned by the U.S. Department of Commerce and The Middle East Partnership Initiative, delegations of Middle Eastern government officials, judges and prosecutors met with members of Pillsbury's Insolvency & Restructuring practice on July 26 in the firm's New York office as the  more
Prominent International Labor and Employment Attorney Erika C. Collins Joins Epstein Becker Green
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that international labor and employment attorney Erika C. Collins has joined the firm. Ms. Collins joins EBG from Proskauer, where she was Co-Chair of its International Labor and Employment Practice Group. Prior to that, she was Chair of Paul Hastings' International Employment Practice. Ms. Collins has extensive knowledge of international employment laws and human r  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Controlling Air Flow Will Help Usher in Next Generation of High-Speed Helicopters
TROY, New York, July 30 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Rensselaer researchers are working on multiple developments that will increase helicopter speed * * * Increasing the forward speed of helicopters has the potential to save lives by expediting access to medical care. The Center for Flow Physics and Control (CeFPaC) and the Center for Mobility with Vertical Lift (MOVE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are partnering to address  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: New Minor in Data Science and Engineering Offers Students Key Skills
TROY, New York, July 31 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - All Rensselaer undergraduates will be able to pursue new minor beginning fall 2019 * * * How can communities better mitigate the risks of natural disasters? How can health care be delivered effectively and efficiently? How can small businesses work with other entities to save money and time, in the delivery of services? The answers to such questions, which are sure to be faced by future leaders, wi  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Research Group Studies Perceptions on Lake Ontario Flooding
ROCHESTER, New York, July 30 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Summer research students survey lakeshore residents on demographics, Plan 2014 and flooding * * * About 82 percent of Rochester-area lakeshore residents believe that Plan 2014 is to blame for recent flooding along Lake Ontario, according to preliminary data from a new study conducted by summer research students at Rochester Institute of Technology. The students s  more
RPC Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600
NEW YORK, July 31 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: RPC Inc.(NYSE: RES) will replace Control4 Corp.(NASD: CTRL) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Tuesday, August 6. SnapAV is acquiring Control4 in a transaction expected to be completed soon pending final conditions. RPC provides a range of oilfield services and equipment to companies involved in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas prop  more
S&P Dow Jones Indices Completes Its Annual Review of Adherence With IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks
NEW YORK, July 30 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI"), the world's leading index provider, announced today that it has completed its sixth annual review of its adherence to the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Principles for Financial Benchmarks. The IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks were published in July of 2013. The 2019 review was conducted by an independent global accou  more
Sage Colleges: Student Research Team Empowers Local Youth Through Science
TROY, New York, July 24 -- Sage Colleges issued the following news: Psychology major Jahsel Ashby '20 and Biology major Khadija Rafiqi '21 worked with a local community agency this summer, to introduce area teens to laboratory methods as the teens prepared to test drinking water quality in their neighborhood. The partner agency is the Sanctuary for Independent Media, a community center that provides diverse programming - including an ecological education-focused summer camp - for residents of   more
Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River Launches Hudson River Heroes Campaign
BRONXVILLE, New York, July 29 -- Sarah Lawrence College issued the following news release: The Sarah Lawrence Center for the Urban River at Beczak (CURB), a regional hub for research and education focused on the Hudson River estuary and urban watersheds, has launched a new community partnership program to help bring science to life for Yonkers Public School students. The Hudson River Heroes program will facilitate sponsorship partnerships with businesses and members of the community to support  more
Sarah Lawrence Welcomes New Directors for Art of Teaching and Theatre Programs
BRONXVILLE, New York, July 31 -- Sarah Lawrence College issued the following news release: Sarah Lawrence College is thrilled to announce Dr. Denisha Jones and Caden Manson will join the College's faculty and administration as Director of the Art of Teaching graduate program and Theatre Director, respectively. Leaders in their fields, Denisha and Caden bring with them years of experience and success in academia, not-for-profit organizations, and the performing arts. "We are excited to welcome   more
Savills Adds Tenant Representation Team to Launch Detroit Office
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: * * * The firm continues coast-to-coast expansion with the addition of commercial real estate experts Gregory Bockart, Jr. and Peter McGrath to its newest location in Detroit * * * Savills has recruited leading tenant representation advisors Gregory Bockart, Jr. and Peter McGrath in Detroit, joining from Colliers International. Their arrival builds on the firm's presence in the region and extends its capabili  more
Schenectady County Community College: College President to Be Honored During Immigrants' Ball at Proctors
SCEHNECTADY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Schenectady County Community College issued the following news release: Dr. Steady Moono, SUNY Schenectady President, will be honored during The Immigrants' Ball: Celebrating the American Dream at Proctors on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. America is a nation of newcomers, and with The Immigrants' Ball: Celebrating the American Dream, Proctors highlights the inspiring diversity of the Capital Region, honoring contemporaries who have landed on our shores, adding the  more
Sharecare Awards Call for Entries Opens on Aug. 1
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Sharecare, a digital health company, issued the following news release: Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today opened the call for entries for the 2020 Sharecare Awards. Held in association with the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter - which fosters creativity and inspires artistic and technical excellence through the renowned Emmy(R) Award - the Sharecare Awards seeks to inspi  more
Speaker Heastie Joins Assemblymember Fall to Continue Annual Statewide Tour on Staten Island
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Charles D. Fall on Staten Island today for the fourth stop on Speaker Heastie's 2019 statewide tour. Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Fall made stops at the Empire Outlets, Curtis High School, Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, and the Bayonne Bridge. "It was great to see all the interesting things happening here on Staten Island from centers o  more
St. John Fisher College Partners With Career Leadership Collective
ROCHESTER, New York, July 23 -- St. John Fisher College issued the following news: St. John Fisher College has partnered with the Career Leadership Collective, a higher education solutions group, to conduct a national online survey to collect career pathway data from a select group of alumni. The National Alumni Career Mobility Survey (NACM) will be open from July through November of 2019, seeking career satisfaction and insights from college and university alumni who earned a bachelor's degre  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Implements Seasonal Road Weight Restrictions
AKWESASNE, New York, July 29 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announced they have signed Tribal Council Resolution 2019-31 on Ohiarihko:wa/July 17, 2019 that approves seasonal road weight restrictions for the coming years. The road weight restrictions become effective next spring from Ennisko:wa/March 1, 2020 to Onerahtohko:wa/May 15, 2020 and will apply to all roads within the j  more
Starr Insurance Companies Extends Defense Base Act Coverage to Small Contractors
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Starr Companies, a provider of property, casualty, accident and health insurance products, issued the following news: Starr Wright Insurance Agency, Inc. ("Starr Wright USA"), a division of Starr Insurance Companies, today announced a new distribution channel for Starr Insurance Companies' Defense Base Act insurance coverage, specifically to serve the needs of small federal government contractors. The coverage includes statutory federal workers' compensation and employers'   more
State University of New York Potsdam Alumni Present 2019 Minerva Award to Scott Goodman '79
POTSDAM, New York, July 25 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently presented the 2019 Minerva Award to Scott E. Goodman '79 of Glen Head, N.Y., during the College's Reunion Weekend, held from July 12 to 14. The Minerva Award is presented annually to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in his or her field. It is the highest honor that a SUNY Potsdam graduate can receive   more
Student Success Professionals Attend One-Day Conference at Ursinus
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: This summer, Ursinus College's Institute for Student Success (ISS) hosted 19 institutions from the Philadelphia area, New Jersey and New York for an annual meeting of student success professionals. Following welcoming remarks from Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean Mark Schneider, Vice President for College and Community Engagement Heather Lobban-Viravong and Missy Bryant, interim dean of students and co  more
Study Coauthored by Bard Philosophy Professor Published in Nature Human Behaviour
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, July 29 -- Bard College issued the following news release: A new study coauthored by Bard College Assistant Professor of Philosophy Kathryn Tabb in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, finds that people consistently rated antisocial behavior as less genetically influenced than prosocial behavior. In their paper, "Asymmetrical genetic attributions for prosocial versus antisocial behaviour," Tabb and her coauthors write that their findings were replicated across six   more
SUNY Chancellor Delivers Keynote Speech During STEM Conference at Alfred State College
ALFRED, New York, Aug. 1 -- Alfred State College issued the following news: State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson spoke passionately about the importance of STEM education recently during a keynote address she gave at Alfred State College. Speaking to educators of all levels at the 2019 New York State STEM Education Collaborative (NYSSEC) STEM Summer Institute, Johnson reflected on how several of her instructors instilled in her a love of STEM (science, technology, engine  more
SUNY Polytechnic Institute Partners With SUNY Upstate Medical University as Part of Upstate Accelerated Scholars Program
UTICA, New York, July 29 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: High school seniors interested in pursuing a doctoral medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University (SUNY Upstate) after earning a baccalaureate diploma at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) may simultaneously be accepted to both as part of Upstate's Accelerated Scholars Program (ASP). The agreement allows up to five interested and qualified high school students to en  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Compound Found in Red Wine Opens Door for New Treatments for Depression, Anxiety
BUFFALO, New York, July 31 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - Resveratrol, found in grape skin, shuts down depression-causing enzyme in brain * * * Like to unwind with a glass of red wine after a stressful day? Don't give alcohol all the credit. New research has revealed that the plant compound resveratrol, which is found in red wine, displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related  more
SUNY-Cortland: Students Build Tool for Bank Customers With Aphasia
CORTLAND, N.Y., Aug. 2 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: Graduate students in SUNY Cortland's communication sciences and disorders program spent part of this summer designing a "menu" of financial transactions that people with aphasia could use as a visual aid when communicating in public settings like banks. Their efforts are making an impact in the local community, as tellers at NBT Bank on Main Street in Cortland have begun  more
Superintendent of Financial Services Sue Vision Property Management for Predatory Lending
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Complaint Alleges Vision and Its Affiliates Lured Economically Distressed New Yorkers by Using the Dream of Homeownership to Target Them with Predatory Subprime Home Loans - Suit Seeks Restitution and Damages for 150 New York Consumers in Upstate and Central New York * * * Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell and New York Attorney General Letitia James today c  more
Tennessee A.G. Slatery Announces Settlement With Sham Hospice Charity
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 2 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news: Attorney General Hebert H. Slatery III, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced a $160,000 settlement with the New Hope Foundation, Inc. ("New Hope") of Nashville and its officers and directors as a result of a multistate enforcement action to shut down a sham hospice charity. Pursuant to the settlement, the organization will dissolve, and two of its officers are banned from any charity or  more
The American Lawyer Names Morgan Lewis to A-List of 'Best of the Best' Law Firms
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis has been named to The American Lawyer's 2019 A-List of the 20 most "well-rounded, elite firms--the best of the best" in the United States, moving up four spots from 2018. This year's emphasis was on firms that "think and operate holistically" and considers a combination of "cultural markers"--including pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, and diversity. The firm also was named to the 2019 A-  more
The Madison Square Garden Company Names Dan Fleeter Head of Esports
NEW YORK, July 30 -- The Madison Square Garden issued the following news: The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) today announced that Dan Fleeter has been named head of MSG's esports division, effective today. Mr. Fleeter, a well-regarded sports industry executive, most recently served as vice president of Corporate Development for The Madison Square Garden Company and was on the Board of Directors of Counter Logic Gaming (CLG). As MSG's head of esports, Mr. Fleeter will oversee all bus  more
The Need for Consumers to See, Touch, and Try On Clothes Gives Brick-and-Mortar Retailers an Edge, Reports NPD
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, July 30 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: The preference to see, touch, and try-on apparel before purchasing is the most important factor for 55 percent of consumers to choose shopping in-store rather than online, reports The NPD Group. When shopping for clothing in-store, 79 percent of adult consumers try on the items before buying, all or most of the time (42 percent) or some of the time (37 percent), according to NPD's   more
Travel Impressions Offers Exclusive Room Upgrades at Supplier of the Month Blue Diamond Resorts
FARMINGDALE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Travel Impressions, a leisure tour operator, issued the following news release: * * * - Travel agents receive 500 LoyalTI First Bonus Points per qualifying FIT booking in Aug. 2019 * * * Throughout August 2019, Travel Impressions (www.TravelImpressions.com) has partnered with Blue Diamond Resorts as its Supplier of the Month to offer exclusive complimentary room upgrades at participating resorts in Mexico, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and the Carib  more
Two New Professional Titles From Scholastic Support K-12 Educators Preparing for Back-to-School
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * - Leading Educators Carol Chanter, Rosemarye T. Taylor, Jan Richardson, and Michele Dufresne Offer Strategies for Helping all Teachers and Students Reach their Full Potential * * * Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, has announced two new resources for K-12 educators heading back to school. The books are focused on instructiona  more
Two State University of New York Canton Employees Recognized for Meritorious Service
CANTON, New York, July 24 -- The State University of New York's Canton Campus issued the following news: SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran has selected two college employees to receive the 2019 President's Meritorious Service Award. In addition to their exemplary job performance, Szafran said both were chosen for their efforts to strengthen the college through academic innovation, advocacy and university service. Instructional Technologist Christina Smith was recognized for her work to assist  more
U.S. High School Teachers Explore STEM Topics and Activities at Rochester Institute of Technology
ROCHESTER, New York, July 30 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: K-12 teachers in the summer professional development program are on target to help students develop collaboration and problem-solving skills Even high school teachers need to go to summer school. Teachers from around the country are in classes at Rochester Institute of Technology this summer for Project Lead the Way Core Training. Over several weeks, the high school teachers learn more about c  more
U.S. Toy Industry Poised to Turn the Corner on Sales Post-Toys'R'Us, Reports The NPD Group
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Aug. 1 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: * * * - Increase in Sales Over Three Weeks Ending July 20 Strong Indicator For Growth in Second Half of Year * * * Year-to-date through June, the total U.S. toy industry saw retail sales drop by $734 million, to $7.4 billion, a decline of 9 percent, according to The NPD Group. The decline, which was dragged down by unfavorable comparisons to the previous year, was largely a resul  more
University of Rochester: Hajim School Recognized for Efforts to Increase Diversity
ROCHESTER, New York, July 23 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release: When Talia English '21 attended the National Society of Black Engineers annual convention earlier this year, "It helped to reassure me that there are many successful and worthwhile opportunities that await me and that taking all of these challenging courses is worth it." The engineering sciences major at the University of Rochester's Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences was among 50 under  more
Utica College Receives Grant to Improve Safety and Security
UTICA, New York, July 31 -- Utica College issued the following news release: * * * - NYS HECap Awards Grant for New Technology to Keep Campus Safe * * * Utica College received a grant for $312,711 from the Higher Education Capital (HECap) Matching Grant Program for new technologies to improve safety and security on campus, said college President Laura Casamento. The money awarded to Utica College through this grant will be used for new equipment including access control (card swipe readers)  more
Verizon Celebrates the Two-Year Anniversary of Award-Winning Loyalty Program With Inaugural Verizon Up Month
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon's award-winning loyalty program, Verizon Up, is giving customers exclusive members-only specials throughout August during its inaugural Verizon Up Month. Created to thank customers for being part of the Verizon family, Verizon Up is fast, easy, and no fee to join, all via the My Verizon app. The simple structure gives customers rewards every month from tech and food to min  more
Verizon Customers Get More Plans to Fit Everyone in the Family With More Ways to Save
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: A word from our talking head: "Breaking customers free of the one-size-fits-all family plan was just the beginning; now we're taking it a step further by giving more flexibility with plans that were designed to fit individual needs," said Angie Klein, vice president of marketing at Verizon. "No matter how you use your phone -- whether it's your entertainment hub, or it's for manag  more
Verizon Customers in Four More U.S. Cities Experience 5G Ultra Wideband Service
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * - Customers in Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis and Washington, DC join the growing list with access to the future with the launch of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband mobility service - Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband service is available in and around public spaces like parks, monuments, museums, college campuses and stadiums * * * Today, Verizon launched 5G Ultra Wideband service in   more
Verizon Issues Financials for First Half Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today reported strong second-quarter 2019 results highlighted by an increase in net wireless customer additions, continued customer loyalty and industry-leading wireless products and services. "Verizon finished strong in the first half of 2019 by delivering solid financial results while transforming the business under the new operatin  more
Verizon Lights the Way for Smart Grid Technology of the Future With Peninsula Light Company
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon has been chosen to update Washington State's Peninsula Light Company (PenLight) power distribution system with Verizon's Grid Wide Utility Services Intelligent Energy platform. Electric meters equipped with Verizon cellular connectivity will replace end-of-life meters in the homes and businesses of over 33,000 PenLight members. The meters can then be managed using Verizon'  more
Virginia Commonwealth University: Brandcenter Alumni Bring Home Accolades for New York Times Ad Campaign
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * - "The Truth is Worth It" campaign takes viewers into the effort that goes into reporting important and impactful stories. * * * Few advertising campaigns ever win a Cannes Lions award -- the industry's most prestigious honor -- let alone two Grand Prix awards. But The New York Times' "The Truth is Worth It" campaign did just that when it received the Film Craft and Film awards at the 2019 Canne  more
West Virginia Gov. Justice Continues to Promote West Virginia's #1-Ranked GDP Growth Rate to National Audiences
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Gov. Jim Justice traveled to New York City today to continue his efforts to shine a national spotlight on West Virginia's #1-ranked GDP growth rate in America. The Governor made appearances on several television and radio programs, broadcasted nationwide, to tell West Virginia's story and to inform business leaders and the public that West Virginia is becoming one of the fastest-growing p  more
White & Case Advises Antin Infrastructure Partners on $US1.25 Billion Purchase of Assets From Veolia Environment SA
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Antin Infrastructure Partners, a leading independent private equity fund focused on infrastructure investments, on its acquisition for US$1.25 billion from Veolia Environment SA of its district energy assets in the United States. The portfolio comprises steam, hot and chilled water and electricity production plants, including cogeneration, and 13 networks in 10 US cit  more
White & Case Advises Clariant on Agreement to Sell Healthcare Packaging Business to Arsenal Capital Partners
NEW YORK, July 29 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised specialty chemical company Clariant AG on the agreement to sell its Healthcare Packaging business to New York-based private equity fund Arsenal Capital Partners. The deal, which is valued at approximately CHF 308 million, was preceded by a bidding process and is expected to close in Q4 2019. The completion of the transaction is subject to the customary approvals. I  more
White & Case Advises Fotowatio Renewable Ventures on 67.8 MW Solar Farm in New South Wales
NEW YORK, July 30 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) on the development and project financing of the 67.8 MW Goonumbla Solar Farm in New South Wales. "This is FRV's sixth solar project in Australia," said White & Case partner Brendan Quinn, who co-lead the deal team. "The project illustrates the continued lending appetite for renewables assets in Australia." The Goonumbla Solar Farm   more
White & Case Advises I Squared Capital on Strategic Partnership With Twenty First Century Utilities
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised I Squared Capital, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund II, on its exclusive strategic partnership with Twenty First Century Utilities (TFC), a privately held development and asset operations firm active in the power and utilities sectors in North America, including the United States, Canada and the West Indies. As part of the transaction, ISQ Global Infrastruct  more
White & Case Advises Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange on Global Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) on the international component of its initial public offering (IPO) which closed on July 31. "The ability of Israeli companies, such as TASE, to access the international capital markets in connection with a public offering in Israel meaningfully broadens Israeli companies' access to capital," said White & Case partner Colin Diamond,   more
White & Case Advises UniCredit on Euros 1 Billion Multi-Originator Securitisation of Residential Loans Originated by Cassa Di Risparmio Di Asti and Biverbanca
NEW YORK, July 29 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised UniCredit Bank AG, as arranger, and Cassa di Risparmio di Asti S.p.A. and Cassa di Risparmio di Biella e Vercelli - Biverbanca S.p.A., as originator and underwriter, on a multi-originator securitization, with a total value of approximately Euros1 billion, of residential fondiari mortgage loans and ipotecari mortgage loans granted by Cassa di Risparmio di Asti and Cass  more
White & Case Expands Global Banking and M&A Practices With Addition of Two Partners in Milan
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Banking Practice and Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice with the addition of partners Andrea Novarese and Maria Cristina Storchi in Milan. "Andrea and Maria Cristina have strong relationships with key Italian financial institutions and corporates across a range of industries," said White & Case partner Eric Leicht, Head of the Global Banking Practice.   more
Yardi Matrix Bulletin Examines New York Rent Control Law
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 1 -- Yardi Systems, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * - Controversial Measure Impacts Stabilized Unit Transitions and Capital Improvements * * * New York state's Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 limits rent increases when stabilized units are vacated and caps rent increases made in conjunction with capital improvements to properties. Affor  more
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