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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday August 18, 2019 ( 234 items )  
29 Greenberg Traurig New York Attorneys Listed in 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: The New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 29 attorneys listed in the 2020 Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, Barbara Kaplan was named "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation and Controversy in Tax. This year, nearly 400 Greenberg Traurig attorneys from across the firm's U.S. offices are listed in the publication, with 26 of the firm's attorneys recognized as a "Lawyer of the Year." Fo  more
6 Greenberg Traurig Albany Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: The 2019 edition of Upstate New York Super Lawyers recognizes six attorneys from the Albany office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Of these, four are listed as "Super Lawyers" and two are listed as "Rising Stars." According to the Super Lawyers website, the selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and evaluations that identify a high degree of   more
Accenture Interactive to Acquire Leading Design and Innovation Firm, INSITUM
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire INSITUM, a service design and strategic research firm focused on innovation through a human-centered approach. The acquisition will strengthen Accenture Interactive's position as a leading Experience Agency in the region by expanding the world-class services of its design and innovation unit, Fjord, in Latin America and beyond.  more
Accenture Launches Liquid Studios for Pega Catalyst to Help Clients Accelerate Innovation
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN), in collaboration with Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), has launched Accenture Liquid Studios for Pega Catalyst to help clients accelerate the development of innovative solutions which can reduce risk and cost. Located within select Accenture Innovation Hubs in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, with plans to expand to Latin America, the studios help clients envi  more
Accenture Named a Leader in Global API Strategy and Delivery Service Providers by Independent Research Firm
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) was named as a Leader in the 2019 Forrester Wave(TM) report on global application programming interface (API) strategy and delivery service providers. The Forrester Wave(TM): Global API Strategy and Delivery Service Providers, Q2 2019 report scored Accenture highest in the current offering category and states that, "In support of APIs, Accenture incorporates a wide r  more
Accenture Named by Hewlett Packard Enterprise as 2019 Global System Integrator Partner of the Year and U.S. System Integrator of the Year
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named the winner of the 2019 Global System Integrator Partner of the Year and 2019 U.S. System Integrator of the Year by Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) for its ongoing strong financial performance, notable client wins, and strategic innovations for shared customers. For three consecutive years, Accenture has been recognized as HPE's alliance partner of t  more
Accenture: Rebuilding Future Systems
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Accenture Named a Leader in Application Modernization and Migration by Independent Research Firm - Accenture Receives Highest Score in Current Offering Category * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named as a Leader in Forrester's latest report on application modernization and migration. The Forrester Wave(TM): Application Modernization and Migration Services, Q3 2019 states th  more
Adelphi University and SUNY Poly are Latest to Sign on With Upstate's Accelerated Scholars Program
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 7 -- The State University of New York's Upstate Medical University Campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University has signed Adelphi University and SUNY Polytechnic Institute to the Upstate Accelerated Scholars Program (ASP), a guaranteed medical school entrance program available to undergraduate applicants this fall. Adelphi and SUNY Poly are among a growing list of schools, including Colgate University and Rochester Institute of Technology, that have si  more
Adelphi University Awarded $1 Million New York HECap Grant
GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug. 12 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: The state of New York has awarded Adelphi University a $1 million Higher Education Capital (HECap) Matching Grant. The HECap program is a competitive grant program that provides critical matching funds to campuses, enabling them to build, renovate and renew facilities. The funds from this grant will support residential housing projects and improve student life at Adelphi. "New York's 100-plus private, not-for-prof  more
Adelphi University Awarded $1 Million New York HECap Grant
GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug. 13 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: The state of New York has awarded Adelphi University a $1 million Higher Education Capital (HECap) Matching Grant. The HECap program is a competitive grant program that provides critical matching funds to campuses, enabling them to build, renovate and renew facilities. The funds from this grant will support residential housing projects and improve student life at Adelphi. "New York's 100-plus private, not-for-prof  more
Adelphi University, Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Announce Joint Admission Program
GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug. 17 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Starting in Fall 2020, undergraduate students at Adelphi who want to become pharmacists will have a direct career path through a new joint program with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS). Under the partnership, students will be able to earn their bachelor's and doctoral degrees in seven years or less. Students enrolled in the program will have two options: They can complete both degrees in seven  more
Alabama State University: Nationally-Known Civil Rights Attorney Named Alabama Humanities Fellow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 13 -- Alabama State University issued the following news release: Alabama Humanities Foundation will honor Fred Gray, attorney and nationally recognized civil rights activist, as one of four fellows inducted into its 2019 class at The Colloquium, set for Oct. 7 at Birmingham's The Club. To be honored are four individuals with Alabama ties who have made significant contributions in the humanities in their lives and careers: Marquita Davis, Ph.D., deputy director, Early  more
Allentown Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Aprill Bates of Allentown in Lehigh County, PA, received a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify  more
Alpharetta Graduates Receive Diplomas From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Graduates from Alpharetta in Fulton County, GA, were awarded diplomas at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minorities. "Every one of us at the Berkel  more
American College of Rheumatology Recognizes State University of New York-Buffalo Professor With One of Its Highest Honors
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 16 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: The American College of Rheumatology has recognized James N. Jarvis, MD, clinical professor of pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, as a Master, one of the highest honors the organization bestows. The ACR is the national organization committed to improving the care of patients with rheumatic disease and advancing the spe  more
American Roentgen Ray Society: American Journal of Roentgenology Publishes Gender Affirmation Surgery Primer for Radiologists
LEESBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- The American Roentgen Ray Society issued the following news release: An ahead-of-print article published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) provides a much needed overview of gender affirmation surgical therapies encountered in diagnostic imaging, defining normal postsurgical anatomy and describing select complications using a multidisciplinary, multimodality approach. With gender incongruence now categorized as a sexual health c  more
Annapolis Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Jeffrey Pettway* of Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, MD, received a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percen  more
Annville Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Jason Ramos of Annville in Lebanon County, PA, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as  more
Antibiotic Pollution and Resistance Have Created a Public Health Crisis Requiring Large-Scale Policy Changes, Says Study
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Aug. 5 -- Bard College issued the following news release: The ability to fight bacterial infections with antibiotics has been a longstanding cornerstone of modern medicine, but widespread overuse and misuse of antibiotics has led to unintended consequences. A new paper in the journal Microorganisms coauthored by Bard College Assistant Professor of Biology Gabriel Perron argues that large-scale antibiotic pollution and the resulting antibiotic resistance are major   more
Arlington Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Anna Hernandez of Arlington in Tarrant County, TX, received an Associate in Applied Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84  more
Assurant Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Senior Notes
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) ("Assurant"), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced the pricing of a public offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.700% Senior Notes due 2030 (the "Notes"). The offering is expected to close on August 22, 2019, subject to customary closing condi  more
Assurant Names Deborah Cornwell Senior Vice President, Customer Experience
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- 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, today announced the appointment of Deborah Cornwell to the role of senior vice president, Customer Experience. She will lead the company's global experience center of excellence and be based in Atlanta, reporting directly to Francesca Luthi, exec  more
Assurant, Inc. Announces Tender Offer for Its 6.750% Senior Notes Due 2034
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) ("Assurant"), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase up to $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Tender Cap") of its 6.750% Senior Notes due 2034 (the "Notes"). The following table sets forth s  more
Augusta Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Tracey Li+ of Augusta in Kennebec County, ME, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identi  more
Best-Selling Author to Present in Sioux Falls Sponsored By University of South Dakota Medical School's Department of Psychiatry
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Aug. 14 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: Award-winning author Susannah Cahalan will speak at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on Aug. 21. She will discuss her experiences with a life-shattering illness that suddenly transformed her from a healthy, promising young reporter just beginning a journalism career to a hospital patient strapped to a bed, under guard, and battling psychosis, violent behaviors and dangerous instability. Cahalan   more
Bethlehem Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Nicole Maret* of Bethlehem in Northampton County, PA, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minorities. "Eve  more
BKD Launches Specialized Team to Serve Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Providers
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Aug. 15 -- BKD, a certified public accountant and advisory firm, issued the following news release: BKD CPAs & Advisors BKD National Health Care Group has expanded focused efforts toward serving the unique, intrinsic needs of intellectual or developmental disabilities and behavioral health (IDD and BH) providers nationwide. The need for government-regulated IDD and BH providers was jump started after reporter Geraldo Rivera's expose of poor conditions at Willowbrook Stat  more
Blackstone Hires Limin Wang as a Managing Director in Quantitative Research
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced that Limin Wang has joined the firm as a Managing Director on the Quantitative Research team in Blackstone Alternative Asset Management (BAAM). Limin joins from Laurion Capital Management, where he spent four years as a Portfolio Manager. Prior to that, he spent over ten years with Credit Suisse as a director on their proprietary trading desk. He also has held roles at   more
BNY Mellon Announces the Launch of 24x5 ETF Dealing
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- BNY Mellon, a banking and financial services holding company, issued the following news release: BNY Mellon has introduced extended dealing hours for Irish Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) ETFs to support the distribution of these products globally. Known as 24x5 ETF Dealing, hours are extended to ETF issuers by leveraging BNY Mellon's established Transfer Agency hubs in Singapore and Syracuse, New York. This means issuers can now d  more
Bronx Borough President Diaz Supports Poe Cottage in Latest Capital Budget
BRONX, New York, Aug. 14 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: Borough President Diaz will provide the Edgar Allen Poe Cottage with $450,000 in capital funding through his FY2020 budget. The allocation will be used for the installation of roof and exterior woodwork; and exterior masonry to the Poe Cottage. "The Edgar Allen Poe Cottage is an important piece of living history in The Bronx. In the constantly changing landscape of our city, Poe Cottage is an   more
Brooklyn Public Library, New York, and Queens Public Library Culture Pass Initiative Provided 70,000+ Free Passes in Its First Year
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 13 -- Brooklyn Public Library issued the following news release: * * * - 17 Cultural Organizations Added, Bringing Total to 50 Institutions Now Participating and Nearly 150 FreeCommunity Programs Presented in Libraries Across the Five Boroughs * * * Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), The New York Public Library (NYPL, serving Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island), and Queens Public Library (QPL) today announced that in the first year of the Culture Pass initiative (Ju  more
Buffalo State College: Surprising Level of Biodiversity Found Among WNY Lichen Populations
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 6 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: The iron smelters and coal-fired power plants may be gone, but the imprint of a rust-belt region's industrial legacy remains in its lichen communities. Lichens are the proverbial "canaries in the coal mine" when it comes to looking at the damaging effects of pollution in a given area, said Robert J. Warren, associate professor of biology. Lichens are plantlike organisms, actually two organisms--an alga and a   more
Burford Capital Analysis Identifies Evidence Consistent With Illegal Market Manipulation in Its Shares
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Burford Capital, a finance firm focused on law, issued the following news release: Burford Capital announces the preliminary findings of its analysis of the trading of its shares last week. We believe that trading shows evidence consistent with illegal market manipulation. While Burford continues to analyse the data, it has made regulatory authorities and criminal prosecutors aware of these preliminary conclusions and Burford is considering its own options. Burford has ret  more
Burford Capital Announces Governance Changes
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Burford Capital, a finance firm focused on law, issued the following news release: Burford Capital Limited ("Burford Capital" or "Burford" or "the Company"), the leading global finance and investment management firm focused on law, today issued the following statement regarding the evolution of its corporate governance. Burford's Listing Burford has made it clear for some time that it is considering an expansion of its stock market listing and that it is exploring a dual l  more
Cadwalader Recognized in the Best Lawyers in America 2020
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader is recognized in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, with 31 lawyers across 26 practice areas featured in the guide. In addition, four Cadwalader attorneys have been named "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective practice areas: Fredric L. Altschuler (Real Estate Litigation), Scott A. Cammarn (Financial Services Regulation), Steven D. Lofchie (Administ  more
Canon and PrinterLogic Integration Allows for Serverless Printing With an Array of Security Features
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Aug. 15 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: With security features now essential to most office solutions, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, and PrinterLogic, a leader in serverless printing infrastructure for the enterprise, today announced the ability to integrate PrinterLogic's platform with Canon's third-generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE solutions. "Security is top of mind to Canon as we continue to help prepare enterprises for the o  more
CBRE Hires Retail Leasing Expert and University Lecturer Meghann Martindale as Global Head of Retail Research
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 12 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider and investment firm, issued the following news release: CBRE announced today that Meghann Martindale, a veteran of 19 years in retail real estate and a frequent university lecturer and instructor, has joined the company as Global Head of Retail Research. She is based in New York City. Ms. Martindale, who officially joined CBRE this week, will work closely with the company's Retail leaders and professiona  more
CBS and Viacom to Combine
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: CBS (NYSE: CBS.A, CBS) and Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), two of the world's leading entertainment companies, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all stock merger, creating a combined company with more than $28 billion in revenue. The combined company, ViacomCBS Inc., will be a leading global, multiplatform, premium conte  more
Central Hudson Debuts New Utility Bill Design
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Aug. 14 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. will soon see a new look on their utility bills. "We're updating the appearance and layout of our bill so that it's better organized, more colorful and easier to understand," said Anthony Campagiorni, Vice President of Customer Services and Regulatory Affairs. "The new design allows for important information to be mor  more
Chancellor Johnson Announces First Two Endowed Professorships at SUNY Cobleskill
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 15 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that SUNY Cobleskill has created the system's first two faculty endowments under the new statewide launch of SUNY Scholars of Excellence program, designed to recognize the most distinguished faculty on its campuses. The endowed professorships were created in response to a challenge from the Chancellor, which she issued dur  more
Charlotte Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Mahogany Nelson of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, NC, received a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minoritie  more
City College of New York: Tatyana Kleyn is Gladys Correa Memorial Award Recipient for Expertise in Bilingual Education
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Tatyana Kleyn, associate professor and director of the Programs in Bilingual Education and TESOL at The City College of New York's School of Education, is the 2019 recipient of the Gladys Correa Memorial Award from the New York State Association for Bilingual Education. Kleyn received this award for her growth and expertise as a bilingual educator. As faculty advisor to the Dream Team, Kleyn received the Early Career Award  more
City of New York and Jerusalem Venture Partners Announce 18 Finalists for Global Cybersecurity Competition
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - NYCx Cybersecurity Moonshot Challenge drew 169 proposals aimed to deliver innovative digital security solutions to small businesses. - The finalists will publicly pitch and demonstrate their concepts in New York City. * * * The Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (MOCTO), New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and NYC Cyber Command (C3) today announced the  more
City University of New York-Graduate Center: Researchers Identify Glial Cells as Critical Players in Brain's Response to Social Stress
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news release: * * * - The findings, detailed in an "eLife" journal paper, may explain why some individuals become depressed and others are resilient in the face of adverse experiences such as bullying or conflict * * * Exposure to violence, social conflict, and other stressors increase risk for psychiatric conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Not every  more
Clermont Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Kesharma Bodley of Clermont in Lake County, FL, received a Master of Business Administration in Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minori  more
Columbia Law School: Professor Bernard Harcourt Honored by New York City Bar Association
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news release: Bernard E. Harcourt--the influential contemporary critical theorist, justice advocate, and prodigious scholar who has written extensively on the criminal justice system--was lauded for 30 years of championing the civil and human rights of prisoners on death row or serving life sentences. On July 25, at a celebration in the New York City Bar Association's historic headquarters in midtown Manhattan, the association's   more
Columbia University-Graduate School of Journalism: Announcing 2019-2020 Google News Initiative Newsroom Leadership Program Fellows
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: Columbia Journalism School announces fellows of the 2019-2020 Google News Initiative Newsroom Leadership Program. Read more about the fellows below. Gyanu Adhikari is the co-founder and editor of The Record, a media start up in Kathmandu, Nepal with a mission to become the most trusted publication in Nepal. He studied economics, but found his passion in journalism. He is into music and trail run  more
Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Education Brings Sectors Together to Address Fluorosis in Alirajpur
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * - Education Needs to Learn to do Sustainable Development * * * When we think of education, we think of classrooms, teachers and teacher training. Our thoughts perceive education to be confined to schools and curriculum. However, sustainable development urges us to expand education into communities. Attempts should be made to understand the community's developmen  more
Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: How Synthetic Biology Can Help Environment
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: Most environmental science is focused on how to turn back the clock, not push it forward, says Ben Bostick, a geochemist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. "We think about how we can roll back our footprint, and not so much about how can we make our footprint bigger in a positive way," he said. "But there are many examples of synthetic biology that I think actually have   more
Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Scientists Link Climate Change to Melting in West Antarctica
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * - Shift in Ocean Winds Are Eroding Edges of Ice Sheet * * * A new study shows, for the first time, that human-caused global warming is linked to melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Periodically changing winds in the region have caused an increase in warm ocean conditions around key glaciers in West Antarctica, causing them to lose ice, according to the study.  more
Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health Joins Gun Violence Discussion Hosted by Rep. Nita Lowey
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: On the heels of deadly shootings in Gilroy, El Paso, and Dayton, Charlie Branas, chair of Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, took part in a roundtable discussion on gun violence prevention organized by Congresswoman Nita Lowey. Branas, a researcher who studies gun violence as a public health issue, shared his insights and responded to perspectives offered by ot  more
Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health: New Evidence Points to Viral Culprit in AFM Child Paralysis
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the University of California San Diego report antibody evidence in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that points to enterovirus (EV) infection as a cause for acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a disease responsib  more
Connecticut A.G. Tong Takes on Fight for Gun Safety at U.S. Supreme Court
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * - AG Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Fighting to Protect New York's Right to Employ Commonsense Gun Safety Regulation * * * Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate coalition fighting to ensure that New York's independence and sovereignty--along with the rights of all states and municipalities-- are protected in its effort to implement commonsense gun safety reg  more
Consolidated Communications Launches TV Service in Ancram and Austerlitz, New York, Over New Fiber-to-the-Premises Network
MATTOON, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: Consolidated Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSL) today announced the launch of TV service in its Ancram and Austerlitz, New York, service areas over its new Fiber-to-the-Premises 1 Gig network. This expansion is in addition to the Company's recent launch of TV service in Ghent, New York, another municipality located in Columbia County, southeastern New   more
Continuous Diary Measurement Launches in 46 Nielsen Audio Markets
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: Nielsen today launched continuous diary measurement (CDM), with the first data delivery in five of the 46 audio markets converting to monthly reports effective with the July 2019 survey. CDM positions radio on a level playing field with other media such as digital and TV, and it will allow clients to maintain a competitive edge with the ability to react more quickly to marketplace changes. CD  more
Cornell Team Fights Invasive Pest, Supports NY Berry Industry
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dale Ila Riggs knew the pests were coming for her berries. It was summer 2012, and Riggs watched as the invasive spotted wing Drosophila, a type of fruit fly, descended on The Berry Patch, her 230-acre farm in eastern New York near the Massachusetts border. "We lost 40% of our blueberry crop that year to the insects," said Riggs, who has farmed her Rensselaer County berry fields for 23 years. "The only reason we didn't l  more
Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Knowing Berry Pests' Varied Diets May Help Control Them
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 6 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news release: With New York state's $20 million berry industry entering peak season, an invasive fruit fly is thriving. Female spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii Matsumura) have a special ovipositor (a tube through which a female insect deposits eggs) with a saw-like end that allows them to cut into soft fruits and insert their eggs. The larvae and adults feed on the fruits  more
Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Partnership Will Advance Food Safety Research in China
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 6 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news release: Cornell and China's Hebei Qimei Agriculture Science and Technology Co. Ltd., an organic food group, signed an agreement in June to collaborate on microbial food safety research. The agreement was funded by a three-year, $2.5 million grant from the Walmart Foundation to Cornell. The Walmart Foundation's Enhancing Sustainable Food Safety giving strategy focuses on effort  more
Daniel Greenhill Joins FlightSafety Unmanned Systems Training As Director, Sales
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety International announces that Daniel Greenhill has joined FlightSafety Unmanned Systems Training as Director of Sales. "We are pleased to welcome Dan to FlightSafety Unmanned Systems Training and look forward to his contributions," said Nora Ann Mishler, Director, Unmanned Systems Training, Commercial and Government. "Our Customers and prospects will benefit from his experience in aviation training a  more
DeKalb County Graduates Receive Diplomas From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Graduates from DeKalb County, GA, were awarded diplomas at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minorities. "Every one of us at the Berkeley College Com  more
Dr. Allen Grant Begins Work as Dean of SUNY Potsdam's School of Education & Professional Studies
POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 6 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: Dr. Allen C. Grant has joined SUNY Potsdam as the new dean of The School of Education and Professional Studies, following a nationwide search. As dean, Grant will oversee the School's nationally-recognized undergraduate and graduate programs in teacher education, business administration, and public health and human performance. "One of the reasons I was attracted to coming here was that it   more
El Paso Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Nicholas Rodriguez of El Paso in El Paso County, TX, received an Associate in Applied Science in Interior Design at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify  more
EMarketer: Facebook Losing Younger Users in Germany and France
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: eMarketer has downgraded Facebook user growth in both France and Germany, due to declines among younger age groups as they shift their usage to other platforms. Total user growth for the platform will essentially be flat in both countries, according to our latest social user forecast. GERMANY The total number of Facebook users in Germany will grow just 0.1% this year to 26.8 million, an addition of a  more
ESPN's The Undefeated Names the Third Class of Six Rhoden Fellows
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 15 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: Six outstanding journalism and communications students have been selected from four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to participate in the third class of the Rhoden Fellowship - a one-year sports journalism internship program with ESPN's The Undefeated that identifies and trains aspiring African American journalists. A panel of senior editors at The Undefeated - ESPN's multipla  more
Exhibition Featuring Works From the Benguiat Collection on View at the Jewish Museum
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- The Jewish Museum issued the following news release: * * * - Masterpieces and Curiosities: The Benguiat Collection September 6, 2019-July 2020 * * * The Jewish Museum will present Masterpieces and Curiosities: The Benguiat Collection from September 6, 2019 through July 2020, featuring over 30 works from the Museum's H. Ephraim and Mordecai Benguiat Family Collection. This collection of 300 examples of decorative and ceremonial art related to Jewish culture is one of the   more
FCB Health Network Welcomes New Director of Production
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- FCB issued the following news release: FCB Health Network Chief Product Officer Graham Johnson today announced that Suzanne Molinaro has joined as director of production. This newly created role will oversee broadcast production and broadcast services across the network, as well as integrated production and regulatory operations for FCB Health New York, Mosaic Group, ProHealth and FCBVIO. "We are creating a more holistic view of production and project management where our  more
Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell Announces DFS Grants Charter to BAKKT
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell announced today that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has granted a charter under New York Banking Law to Bakkt Trust Company LLC to operate as a limited liability trust company. This is the first virtual currency trust company application approved under Superintendent Lacewell. "As the financial services ind  more
Find Sustainability at Central Hudson's Dutchess County Fair Exhibit
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Aug. 16 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Learn how to lower utility bills, use energy more efficiently and reduce your carbon footprint at Central Hudson Gas & Electric's interactive display featured at this year's Dutchess County Fair, taking place August 20 through 25 in Rhinebeck. "The theme of our exhibit this year is Sustainability, and we'll be demonstrating the many ways in which our customers can   more
FlightSafety Congratulates Harold Ebenroth, the First Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy Pilot to Earn FlightSafety's Prestigious Master Aviator
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Harold Ebenroth is the first Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy pilot to earn FlightSafety's prestigious Master Aviator. "Congratulations to Harold Ebenroth on behalf of all FlightSafety Teammates on this well-deserved recognition," said Steve Gross, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. "By earning the prestigious FlightSafety Master Aviator, Harold demonstra  more
FlightSafety Now Offers an Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go/No-Go Recurrent Course For Pilots Who Fly the Gulfstream G550 Aircraft
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety International now offers an Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go/No-Go Recurrent course for pilots who fly the Gulfstream G550 aircraft. "Our new Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go/No-Go Recurrent course is designed to review and reinforce the skills and lessons learned during the Initial course," said Dann Runik, Senior Vice President, Operations. "In addition to gaining proficiency in the Go/No-Go decision-maki  more
Fort Mill Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Quintessa Akins of Fort Mill in York County, SC, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration - Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and   more
Forty-Seven Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Named by The Best Lawyers in America 2020, One Attorney Distinguished As 'Lawyer of the Year'
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: The following 47 attorneys from Epstein Becker Green (EBG) have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America Copyright (c) . Best Lawyers(R) compiles lists of outstanding and distinguished attorneys by conducting peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate the professional abilities of their peers within their geographical and l  more
Fox News Digital Hits Major Milestone in July With Highest Month Ever in Multi-Platform Views
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Digital finished the month of July setting a record with its highest month ever in multi-platform views, securing 1.9 billion views (a 23 percent increase from July 2018), and finishing at number one in the news competitive set for the sixth month in a row, according to Comscore. FOX News Digital also bested CNN.com in the multi-platform minute category for the tenth  more
Frederick Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Desiree Mulumba of Frederick in Frederick County, MD, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 perc  more
Geneseo Reaching Out to Women STEM Receives 2019 Inspiring Programs Award
GENESEO, New York, Aug. 8 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: SUNY Geneseo is one of 50 institutions to receive the 2019 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups in entering the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). INSIGHT Into Diversity recognized Geneseo for GROW STEM (Geneseo Reachi  more
Global Fintech Fundraising Fell in First Half of 2019, With Decline in China Offsetting Gains in the U.S. and Europe, Accenture Analysis Finds
HONG KONG, China, Aug. 14 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Value of Deals Falls 29% After Record Ant Financial Round in 2018; Fundraising Soars in The US And The U.K., With Strong Gains Also in Germany, Sweden And France * * * HONG KONG, NEW YORK and LONDON - Global investment in financial technology (fintech) ventures fell sharply in the first half of 2019, as fundraising and deal activity in China that had soared a year earlie  more
Goodwin Continues Expansion of Global Private Investment Funds Practice With Lauren King in New York
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Goodwin Procter, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Goodwin announced today that Lauren King has joined its Private Investment Funds practice as a partner in the New York office. King focuses on the organization and operation of private investment funds. She represents a wide variety of funds with extensive cross-border components, including secondary, buyout, real estate, special-opportunity, hybrid, credit and venture capital funds. King also   more
Governor Appoints New Trustees to Environmental Science and Forestry Board
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news release: Governor Andrew Cuomo appointed four new members to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's (ESF) Board of Trustees. John Bartow, Linda Brown-Robinson, Rick Fedrizzi and William Fisher have joined the volunteer 15-member board which provides development, support and oversight of the college. Bartow is the executive director of the Empire Stat  more
Greenberg Traurig Has the Most Attorneys in Best Lawyers in America - 13th Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more attorneys listed in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm in the guide. This is the 13th consecutive year the firm has achieved this recognition. In the United States, nearly 400 Greenberg Traurig attorneys were recognized in the guide (see full list here), of which 26 were named Lawyer of the Year. According to Best Lawyers, inclu  more
Greenberg Traurig, Attorneys Shortlisted for Euromoney's 2019 Rising Star Awards
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Five attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been shortlisted for Euromoney's 2019 Rising Star Awards. The firm was also shortlisted for Best International Mentoring Program and Best International Firm for Talent Management for the second consecutive year. Winners will be announced at a ceremony at The Pierre in New York, Sept. 12. The following Greenberg Traurig attorneys are finalists fo  more
Gwinnett County Graduates Receive Diplomas From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Graduates from Gwinnett County, GA, were awarded diplomas at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minorities. "Every one of us at the Berkeley College C  more
Hamilton College: Deming '20 Explores Narratology in Opera
CLINTON, New York, Aug. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Zachary Deming '20 was the recipient of an Emerson Foundation research grant and spent this summer exploring narratology in opera with his adviser Peter Rabinowitz, the Carolyn C. and David M. Ellis, '38, Distinguished Teaching Professor of Comparative Literature. Deming is one of 200 Hamilton students conducting research or completing an internship supported by the College. What is your research p  more
Hamilton College: Healthcare, Homelessness, and Poverty in Philadelphia
CLINTON, New York, Aug. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news: As a premed student Maya Amy '20 has spent hours immersed in science research, including a summer of teamwork with Assistant Professor of Biology Cynthia Downs and other students. That resulted in Amy being listed among the co-authors on a scholarly paper. This summer, she's working on research that requires a new set of skills. Amy received a grant from Hamilton's Emerson Foundation Scholars Progra  more
Hamilton College: Jarosi Serves on American Association of University Professors Investigative Committee
CLINTON, New York, Aug. 16 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Associate Professor of Art History Susan Jarosi was a member of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) investigative committee that reviewed reports of violations of academic governance at Vermont Law School. The investigating committee's final report describes departures from AAUP-supported standards of academic governance evident in a faculty "restructuring" process at Vermont Law School that resulted  more
Hamilton College: Kucinskas Receives American Sociological Association Honorable Mention
CLINTON, New York, Aug. 13 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas received an honorable mention for the ASA Sociology of Religion Section's 2019 Distinguished Book Award. The Mindful Elite: Mobilizing from the Inside Out (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-mindful-elite-9780190881818?cc=us&lang=en&#) was published last year by Oxford University Press. Awards were presented at the 114th Annual American Sociological Association (  more
Hamilton College: Kucinskas Receives American Sociological Association Honorable Mention
CLINTON, New York, Aug. 14 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas received an honorable mention for the ASA Sociology of Religion Section's 2019 Distinguished Book Award. The Mindful Elite: Mobilizing from the Inside Out (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-mindful-elite-9780190881818?cc=us&lang=en&#) was published last year by Oxford University Press. Awards were presented at the 114th Annual American Sociological Association (  more
Hamilton College: Plate Presents at NEH-Funded Institute
CLINTON, New York, Aug. 13 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Hosted by the Interfaith Center of New York and funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the "Religious Worlds of New York" summer institute brings 25 teachers from across the country for two weeks of intensive training in religious studies. As the leaders of the institute put it, "If American students are to become truly educated, engaged citizens of their multicultural democracy, they need to understand its   more
Harper: Academy Award Winner Tom Hanks to Narrate the Audio Edition of Ann Patchett's Highly Anticipated New Novel the Dutch House
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, issued the following news release: HarperAudio is pleased to announce that Academy Award Winner Tom Hanks will narrate the audio edition of THE DUTCH HOUSE (Harper; September 24, 2019) by New York Times bestselling author, Ann Patchett. In THE DUTCH HOUSE, her first novel since the #1 New York Times bestseller Commonwealth, Ann Patchett once again pushes against conventional notions of family to explore the intertwined lives   more
Haynes and Boone Featured in 2020 Best Lawyers in America Guide
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 15 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: More than 100 Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers from across the firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America directory published by Woodward/White, Inc. Lawyers are selected based on detailed peer-review evaluations. The guide honored 118 firm lawyers from the firm's Austin, Dallas, Chicago, Denver, Fort Worth, Houston, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Anton  more
Haynes and Boone: David Fleischer Helps With Rollout of Landmark New York Pro Bono Program
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Private practice lawyers like Haynes and Boone, LLP Senior Counsel David Fleischer and David Ratner, formerly of Hartman, Ule, Rose & Ratner, LLP, are playing a vital role to assist New York City as it rolls out its ambitious, first-in-the-nation program to provide free legal counsel to indigents facing eviction. New York in 2017 became the first city to enact a Right to Counsel law entitling low-income   more
Hazen and Sawyer: Quarles Water Treatment Plant 1 Replacement Named ASCE Large Project of the Year
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Hazen and Sawyer, a provider of water quality research, issued the following news: James E. Quarles Water Treatment Plant 1 Replacement in Marietta, GA has been named ASCE Large Project of the Year - Water Resources. Plant No. 1 was the original water treatment unit constructed in 1952 at the James E. Quarles WTP. The decision to replace the plant was made after a comprehensive facility assessment was performed by Hazen and Sawyer in which multiple alternatives were consid  more
HBO Max and BBC Three Get Starstruck
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- HBO, a part of WarnerMedia, issued the following news release: Starstruck, a brand new six-part comedy written, created by and starring 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Rose Matafeo has been commissioned by BBC Three and HBO Max and is an Avalon Television production. Starstruck will follow twenty-something Rose (Rose Matafeo), a millennial in London, juggling two dead-end jobs and navigating the awkward morning-after when she discovers the complications of accidentally   more
Hearst Magazines Evolves Hearst Media Solutions
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Hearst issued the following news: Hearst Magazines today announced an evolution of its corporate sales and marketing structure, as well as new business leadership roles and responsibilities across its portfolio. The announcement was made by Hearst Magazines President Troy Young and Michael A. Clinton, who served as Hearst Magazines president, marketing and publishing director for nine years. "With the proliferation of distribution channels and choices today--print, digital  more
Hearst Names Michael Palmer Chief Information Security Officer
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Hearst issued the following news: Hearst today announced that Michael Palmer has been named chief information security officer. The announcement was made by President and CEO Steven R. Swartz and Chief Operating Officer Mark Aldam. Palmer starts August 19 and will report to Chief Information Officer Mahendra Durai. In his new role, Palmer will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the risk and cybersecurity solutions that protect the data and information assets acro  more
Hogan Lovells Files Amicus Brief for March for Our Lives in Support of Sensible Gun Violence Prevention Laws
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: Hogan Lovells filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court Monday urging the court to preserve the ability of federal, state, and local legislatures to enact important gun safety measures. The brief was filed pro bono on behalf of March For Our Lives, a non-profit organization of young people in the U.S. advocating for sensible gun violence prevention policies. The case, New York State Rifle & Pis  more
Hudson Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Skylor Pryor of Hudson in Pasco County, FL, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identi  more
Hundreds Of Job Opportunities Available At Tops Friendly Markets Open Interview & Job Fair
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Aug. 15 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: Do you have a passion for food? So do we! Be sure to join the 28th largest supermarket chain in the country for our biggest Open Interview and Job Fair yet on Tuesday, August 20 from 2:00-8:00pm. The event will take place at the Tops Corporate office located at 1760 Wehrle Drive in Williamsville. Over 130 full and part time positions are available across the chains foo  more
HydroLogics Staff Join Hazen Water Resources Practice
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Hazen and Sawyer, a provider of water quality research, issued the following news: Hazen and Sawyer has announced that Megan Rivera, Mike Sheer, Steve Nebiker, Tony Pulokas, Casey Caldwell, and Eliot Meyer - all formerly with HydroLogics - have joined the Hazen Water Resources Practice. Dr. Dan Sheer, founder and Chairman of HydroLogics and a pioneer in advancing the management of water resources through scenario planning and modeling, will serve as an exclusive Special Con  more
Ian Urbina Joins the Atlantic as Contributing Writer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Atlantic issued the following news release: Editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg announced today that Ian Urbina, a longtime reporter for The New York Times and a winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is becoming a contributing writer for The Atlantic. Urbina's first piece for The Atlantic, "A Visit to the World's Tiniest Nation," published this morning, is an exploration of what the remarkable (and bizarre) story of Sealand--a "micro-nation" on an eerie metal platform off the c  more
Infor Continues to Enrich Customer Experience With Infor Concierge Portal
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Newest iteration of Infor Concierge has more power, brand-new look and feel * * * Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced significant updates to Infor Concierge, a powerful, self-service solution for customers designed to provide holistic access to relevant Infor resources. Developed in partnership with the Infor Customer Experience Board   more
Issues Financials for Third Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has declared the following preferred stock dividends: * Quarterly dividend of $0.25277777 per share on the company's floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A, with a liquidation preference of $25 per share (NYSE: MET PRA). The dividend will be payable Sept. 16, 2019, to shareholders of record as of Sep  more
JPMorgan Chase Declares Preferred Stock Dividends
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") declared dividends on the following series of the Firm's outstanding preferred stock, which is represented by depositary shares: See table here (https://www.jpmorganchase.com/corporate/investor-relations/pr/preferred-stock-dividends-081519.htm) The dividend payment date is October 1, 2019, to stockholders of record at the close of business on Septemb  more
Kannapolis Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Quentin Carr of Kannapolis in Cabarrus, NC, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in in General Business at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as  more
Keep Calm This Back to School Season and Put New Canon PIXMA Printers on Your School Supply List
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Aug. 13 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Along with new pencils and new books, the busy back to school season brings a host of shiny new school supplies to help make the school year a success. Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced a new fleet of printers: the PIXMA TS8320, PIXMA TS6320, PIXMA TS5320 and PIXMA TS3320 printers. Designed with families and Generations Y and Z in mind to help them tackle homework, term papers  more
Kentwood Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Leon Nicholson of Kentwood in Kent County, MI, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minor  more
Kenya Airways and Jambojet Sign an Agreement With FlightSafety to Install Simulator for De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 Aircraft in Kenya
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety International has signed an agreement with Kenya Airways and Jambojet to install a full flight simulator for the Dash 8-400 aircraft in Kenya. This will be FlightSafety's first installation of a full flight simulator for the aircraft in Africa. Dash 8-400 aircraft are manufactured by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited ("De Havilland Canada") The new FlightSafety FS1000 simulator will be used by  more
Kimco Realty Prices $350 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of 3.70% Notes Due 2049
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Aug. 15 -- Kimco Realty, a real estate investment trust company, issued the following news release: Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM), today announced the pricing of its public offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 3.70% notes due 2049 (the "notes") with an effective yield of 3.765%, maturing October 1, 2049. The offering is expected to settle on August 29, 2019, subject to customary closing conditions. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the  more
Mark Holmes Joins White & Case as a Partner in Houston
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Banking Practice with the addition of new partner Mark Holmes in Houston. "We are excited to welcome Mark to our Banking Practice. He brings a unique skill set in complex energy financings, particularly in the US reserve-based lending space," said White & Case partner Eric Leicht, Head of the Global Banking Practice. "Significant investment in the oil & g  more
Mayor De Blasio Announces Anusha Venkataraman as Incoming New York City Chief Service Officer
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today Anusha Venkataraman as the new NYC Chief Service Officer. Venkataraman will assume the role effective October 9th. "Anusha is a dynamic leader with the skills and grassroots experience necessary to further the great work of NYC Service citywide," said Mayor de Blasio. "With her at the helm, we'll be able to inspire more New Yorkers than ever before to get involved and help  more
Mayor De Blasio Announces Results of Streamlined Contracting Process for Health and Human Service Providers
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio announced today that the Administration has delivered on the commitment to improve the human service contracting process resulting in 90 percent of all fiscal year human service contracts submitted for registration across the City's health and human services agencies. The streamlined approval process has cleared a longstanding backlog of human service contract registrations that has delayed pay  more
Mayor De Blasio, Chancellor Carranza Announce Easier and More Transparent Middle and High School Admissions Process
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced a shorter, easier, and more transparent process for students applying to enter middle and high school for the 2020-21 school year. Now, there will only be one application round and deadline for families to keep track of. All admissions processes will have one round, from 3-K to high school. Students will be placed on a waitlist for  more
McGuireWoods Advises Post Capital Partners on Recapitalization of IntraLogic Solutions
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods advised New York-based private investment firm Post Capital Partners in its recapitalization of IntraLogic Solutions LLC (ILS), a security technology company with a focus on school safety. Brookside Mezzanine Partners provided financing for the transaction. Terms were not disclosed. ILS develops software to address complex and evolving security challenges in schools and other public facilit  more
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Marks Millionth OMNY Tap
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Public Pilot Started May 31 at 16 Subway Stations, Staten Island MTA Buses; - Customers Average Rate of 22,000 Taps onto Subways and Buses Every Weekday; - 80% of Taps Came from Digital Wallets, Exceeding Retail Industry Usage Rate * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that a subway customer entering the Fulton Center station at 9:05 p.m.   more
Michigan A.G. Nessel Takes on Fight for State and Local Gun Safety
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined 12 other Attorneys General in urging the Supreme Court to uphold a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling which held that states and localities can impose certain types of firearm regulations when they are substantially related to an important government objective, such as the protection of their residents. "I am proud to join with my colleagues to pre  more
Mike Hill Promoted to Store Manager for Tops Friendly Markets in Camden, NY
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to promote Mike Hill to store manager of the Camden, NY Tops Friendly Markets. Mike, who most recently served in the role as assistant store manager at the Tops located in North Syracuse, NY has been with Tops since 2006. Mike began his career as a  more
Millsboro Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Andreia Amerio of Millsboro in Sussex County, DE, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration - Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and  more
Mo. Gov. Parson: Agriculture Giant Bunge to Relocate Global Headquarters to St. Louis Region
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: This week, agriculture giant Bunge announced the relocation of its global headquarters from White Plains, New York, to the St. Louis metropolitan area, increasing the company's presence in the state. Bunge currently employs 525 workers at its office in Chesterfield. An additional 25 employees work at Bunge's Creative Solutions Center in St. Charles, which includes pilot plants for oil and m  more
Mona Dajani Named Co-Leader of Pillsbury's Energy and Infrastructure Projects Practice
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury has appointed New York Project Finance partner Mona Dajani as co-leader of the firm's preeminent Energy and Infrastructure Projects team. Dajani, one of the foremost energy and infrastructure lawyers in the world, joins partner Robert James in leading the practice. For more than 20 years, Dajani has advised on countless deals - acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing and projec  more
Monroe County Graduates Receive Diplomas From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Graduates from Monroe County, PA, were awarded diplomas at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minorities. "Every one of us at the Berkeley College Com  more
Montana State University Professor Cited in New York Times Article on African Wild Dogs
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 15 [TNSresearch] -- Montana State University issued the following news: The New York Times recently cited the work of a Montana State University researcher in an article on African wild dogs. The article by Natalie Angier, "Wild Pups Romp Again in an African Paradise," was featured on the front page of the newspaper's Aug. 5 science section. It follows conservation efforts to restore African wild dogs in Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, a subject professor Scott Cr  more
More Than 2,000 New Yorkers in the Bronx Enroll in New York Health and Hospitals Care in First Two Weeks
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * 100% of New Members Offered an Appointment with Primary Care Provider within Two Weeks * * * - NYC Care Will Make Primary Care More Accessible and Affordable Across all 5 Boroughs * * * NYC Health + Hospitals announced today that NYC Care, a new health access program that is a key component of Mayor Bill de Blasio's commitment to guarantee accessible and affordable health care for all New Yorker  more
Morrisville Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Franklin Morris* of Morrisville in Bucks County, PA, received a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent ide  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio: City Joins Opposition Against Trump Administration Proposal to Limit Civil Rights Protections in Health Services
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - City submitted public comments condemning federal HHS' proposed rule to significantly limit or eliminate civil rights protections in healthcare services for transgender communities, people with disabilities, individuals with limited English proficiency and those seeking access to reproductive healthcare, among others. * * * The City of New York announced today that it submitted two public comments i  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Time Warner Cable Northeast
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 18-V-0512) involving Time Warner Cable Northeast: CASE 18-V-0512 - Petition of Time Warner Cable Northeast LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Willing, Allegany County. CASE 18-V-0624 - Petition of Time Warner Cable Northeast LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Hastings, Oswego County. CASE 18-V-0625 - Petition of Time Warner Cab  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent, Disruptive Incidents in 2017-18 School Year
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State public and charter schools, with a combined student population of nearly 2.7 million, reported more than 32,000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 2017-18 school year (SY), including assaults, bomb threats and sexual offenses, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Violence of any kind has no place in our schools and the publi  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - ECO Actions for Late July to Early August * * * 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   more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 8/5 - 8/11/19
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- 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
New Nielsen Pet Retail Measurement Provides the Most Comprehensive Industry Read of the U.S. Pet Retail Market
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: Today Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) released additional details around its launch of Nielsen Total U.S. Pet Retail, the industry's first holistic view of the U.S. pet retail market. By amplifying its read into the U.S. retail landscape, Nielsen has become the most prominent source of data within pet. With a view into more than 10,000 pet specialty stores alongside Nielsen's extended All Outlets Combine  more
New York A.G. James Announces Conviction of New York Doctor for Manslaughter in Opioid Death
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Physician Barry S. Sloan Pleads Guilty to Providing Patients Powerful Narcotics Outside the Good Faith Practice of Medicine and Recklessly Causing the Death of a 36-Year-Old Man by Prescribing Fentanyl - Sloan Expected to Receive Four to Nine Years in State Prison * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction of physician Barry S. Sloan, 61, of Fort Lee,   more
New York A.G. James Announces Oregon Joins Lawsuit to Block T-Mobile and Sprint Megamerger
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Momentum Continues to Grow for States' Lawsuit with Addition of 16th AG * * * Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the State of Oregon has agreed to join the multistate lawsuit blocking the anticompetitive megamerger of telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint, adding to the states' momentum. "Oregon's addition to our lawsuit keeps our momentum going, and ensures that   more
New York A.G. James Condemns New HHS Rule For Sabotaging the Affordable Care Act
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - The Rule Proposed by the Trump's U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Eliminates Protections Against Discrimination for Women, People With Disabilities, the LGBTQ Community and Other Vulnerable Populations * * * Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 22 State Attorneys General in submitting a comment letter opposing the new proposed rule of the U.S. Department of He  more
New York A.G. James Fights Unlawful and Immoral Block of Asylum Seekers
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James today joined a multistate coalition in opposing the Trump Administration's attempt to illegally limit immigrants' access to the asylum process. Under the rule, individuals entering the United States at the southern border, except in limited circumstances, are no longer able to seek asylum unless they applied for and were denied protection in at least one country they tr  more
New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Death of New York Police Officer Rios
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on the suicide of New York Police officer Johnny Rios: * * * - Rios, 35 years old, is the eighth member of the NYPD to die by suicide so far, this year * * * "The tragic loss of another New York Police Officer is truly heartbreaking. "We mourn the passing of Johnny Rios and offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all of his NYPD colleagues. "Rios honorably served New Yor  more
New York A.G. James Leads Fight Against Trump's Dirty Power Rule
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 22 states and 7 local governments, today announced a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its "Affordable Clean Energy" (ACE) - aka "Dirty Power" - rule. The ACE rule replaced the Clean Power Plan, the first-ever nationwide limits on one of the largest sources of climate change pollution - existing  more
New York A.G. James Takes Down Motorcycle Theft Ring in New York City
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - 11 Individuals Indicted and Charged with 187 Crimes for Theft and Resale of Dozens of Motorcycles * * * Attorney General Letitia James today announced the takedown of a motorcycle theft and distribution operation in New York City. The 11 members of the ring were charged with 187 crimes related to the theft of 43 motorcycles in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and The Bronx during a six-month p  more
New York A.G. James Takes on Fight for Gun Safety at U.S. Supreme Court
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James Leads Multistate Coalition Fighting to Protect New York's Right to Employ Commonsense Gun Safety Regulations * * * Attorney General Letitia James today led a multistate coalition fighting to ensure that New York's independence and sovereignty are protected in its effort to implement commonsense gun safety regulations throughout New York. In an amicus brief filed last night, New Yo  more
New York A.G. James: If Trump Admin. Won't Defend the Census, We Will
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - New York to Intervene as Defendant in Alabama Census Case to Ensure Everyone is Counted * * * Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she will lead a 26-member coalition from around the country -- including 15 states, the District of Columbia, three counties, six cities, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors -- in opposing the State of Alabama's attempt to advance a discriminatory   more
New York City Economic Development Corp: Community Stakeholders, Elected Officials, and City Agencies Unveil Unified Vision for Broadway Junction
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: After over a year of working group meetings and public feedback, a vision document commissioned by Council Member Rafael L. Espinal, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) shows strong support for transforming the Broadway Junction area into a more accessible and vibrant transit hub and economic center. The Vision Document is th  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $15 Million in Funding Available to Establish Pre-K Programs in High-Need School Districts Across New York
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Made Available as Promised by the Governor in the 2019 State of the State * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $15 million in funding is available to establish pre-kindergarten programs for three or four-year-old students across New York. A preference in funding will be provided to high-need school districts that do not currently have a State funded pre-kindergarten progra  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Dunkirk Pier and Harbor Improvements Project Complete
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Pier Reopens with Enhancements for Pedestrians to Pier and Waterfront Trails and Improved Recreational Amenities - See Pictures Here (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/Dunkirk_Pier_Improvements.pdf) * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of improvements at Dunkirk Pier and harbor front in the City of Dunkirk. The project - supported   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Fulton as $10 Million Central New York Winner of Fourth-Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the City of Fulton will receive $10 million in funding as the Central New York winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As in the first three rounds of the DRI, one municipality from each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions is selected as a $10 million winner, marking another overall state goal to target $10  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Niagara Falls as $10 Million Western New York Winner of Fourth-Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Niagara Falls' Bridge District will receive $10 million in funding as the Western New York winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As in the first three rounds of the DRI, one municipality from each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions is selected as a $10 million winner, marking another overall state goal t  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of One-Year Window Under the Landmark Child Victims Act
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the landmark Child Victims Act has gone into effect. Under this measure, individuals who have experienced sex abuse are now able to bring a lawsuit against their abusers regardless of when the abuse occurred. Survivors whose claims have been time-barred are now given a one-year window to have their day in court. Governor Cuomo signed the bill in February 2  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Enacting Sweeping New Workplace Harassment Protections
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.6577/A.8421) to enact sweeping new workplace harassment protections, fulfilling a key component of Governor Cuomo's 2019 Women's Justice Agenda. This legislation strengthens New York's anti-discrimination laws to ensure employees can seek justice and perpetrators will be held accountable by eliminating the restriction that harassment be "severe or p  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Enacting Sweeping Protections for Homeowners
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed three measures enacting a package of sweeping homeowner protections. The legislation includes enhancing consumer protection measures and closing loopholes to prevent deed fraud and mortgage scams (A.5615/S.1688); requiring banks to continue paying homeowner's association fees on zombie properties that are part of a co-op (S.4182/A.1800); and safeguarding homeowner  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation to Further Enforce Child Support Obligations
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Extends Driver License Suspension Process for Two Years - Identifies Parents Who Fail to Pay Child Support and Notifies Them that Their Driver's License Will be Suspended Unless Payments are Made * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.6388/A.7788) extending the driver license suspension process for two years to further enforce child support obligations. This highly succ  more
New York Power Authority to Pursue $1.5 Million in New Technology Solutions to Improve Energy Efficiency
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 15 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Projects Supported by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to Lead to Increased Power System Efficiency * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is launching a series of research projects seeking to improve the efficiency of power systems and remove potential transmission obstacles that can be faced by New York State utilities. Such new collaborative solutions  more
New York State Assembly Speaker Heastie Continues Western New York Tour With Assemblymembers Wallace and McMahon
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Speaker Carl Heastie today joined Assemblymembers Monica Wallace and Karen McMahon for a second day of touring in Western New York during his annual statewide tour. During the visit, the speaker joined the members at area eateries, a community center, one of the state's largest hemp farms and a local library. "From delicious tea and ice cream to the state's growing hemp industry, today's stops in Wester  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199) The Board did not regularly review financial records to ensure that receipts were properly recorded and deposited in the bank and that disbursements were properly suppo  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- 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. Canaseraga Central School District - Financial Management (Allegany County) The board overestimated appropriations by a total of $3.5 million over three years and annually appropriated an average of $357,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. The d  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 15 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York state paid more than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations (MCOs) for premiums over a more than four year period, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "System flaws and incorrect or incomplete information have caused duplicate Medicaid premium payments for a long time," DiNapoli said. "The Department of Health  more
New York State Comptroller: NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 12 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * - Investment Performance Strong but DiNapoli Urges Caution * * * The New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 was 3.38 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2019, raising its estimated value to $216.2 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Fund is   more
New York State Education Department Announces $34 Million in State Aid for 251 Public Library Construction Projects Statewide
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 15 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The State Education Department awarded $34 million in state aid to 251 public libraries statewide to support construction and renovation projects, Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. These funds help libraries construct new buildings, create additions, update electrical wiring and computer technology, improve broadband infrastructure, meet energy efficiency standards, renovate facili  more
New York State Office of Mental Health Receives Federal Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 15 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following news release: The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has been awarded a five-year $3.68 million youth suicide prevention grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). OMH Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan, said, "The federal government has once again recognized the outstanding work being done in New York by OMH's Suicide Prevention Office. We are a nat  more
New York State Power Authority: Test Drive an Electric Car at the Niagara Power Vista
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 12 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Free Rides to Show Visitors the Benefits of Electric Transportation * * * Ever wonder what it's like to drive an electric car? The New York Power Authority (NYPA) invites you to come to the Niagara Power Vista on Saturday, Aug. 24, and find out. The first-time Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive event will feature a wide variety of electric cars (EVs) including the new Tesla Model 3, T  more
New York State PSC: Comment Sought on New Gas Rates for National Grid's New York City Customers
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Public Hearing Convened on Staten Island to Receive Public Input on Proposed Rate Increase * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced it would hold an additional informational forum and public statement hearing on Staten Island to receive comments on a proposal by The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY (KEDNY) to increase gas  more
New York State Siting Board to Meet
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release: * * * - Siting Board to Consider Eight Point Wind's Application to Proposal to Build and Operate 101.8 MW Wind Farm in the Towns of Greenwood and West Union, Steuben County * * * The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) will meet on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. to consider Eight Point Wind LLC's (  more
New York University: Scientists Discover New State of Matter
NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [TNSscienceresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: A team of physicists has uncovered a new state of matter--a breakthrough that offers promise for increasing storage capabilities in electronic devices and enhancing quantum computing. "Our research has succeeded in revealing experimental evidence for a new state of matter--topological superconductivity," says Javad Shabani, an assistant professor of physics at New York University. "This new topolog  more
Newmark Knight Frank Announces $97.5 Million Sale of Pacific Center, a 390,600-Square-Foot Two-Building Office Campus in Santa Ana, CA
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) announced today the $97.5 million sale of Pacific Center, a two-building, 390,600-square-foot office campus located at 1600 and 1610 East Saint Andrew Place in Santa Ana, CA. The 85 percent-occupied asset is within an Opportunity Zone and is part of Orange County's Greater Airport Area office submarket. NKF's Executive Managing Director Paul Jones, Co-Head of U.S  more
Newmark Knight Frank Inks Long-Term Lease Expansion for Hayes Medical Staffing Corporate Headquarters
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) announced today that it brokered a 77,105-square-foot lease expansion for Hayes Medical Staffing at Cypress Financial Center in Fort Lauderdale. Hayes Medical Staffing is one of the fastest growing companies in South Florida, and it expects to create an additional 250 jobs. The deal reflects continued leasing momentum buoyed by favorable economic conditions across  more
Newmark Knight Frank Names Michael J. Zucchero Global Head of Facilities Management
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Global commercial real estate advisory firm Newmark Knight Frank is pleased to announce Michael J. Zucchero has joined the Global Corporate Services (GCS) team as global head of Facilities Management (FM). In this role, Zucchero will lead the FM functional business line, organizing global operational and platform service delivery and coordinating with the Client Solutions group to align NKF  more
Newmark Knight Frank Sells 462,000 Square Feet Class a Office Portfolio in Garden City, NY
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Global commercial real estate advisory firm Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) is pleased to announce the sale of 900 and 990 Stewart Ave in Garden City, New York (Stewart Ave), on behalf of The Davis Companies and Onyx Equities. Kevin Welsh, Brian Schulz, and Jason Emrani of NKF's Capital Markets team led the transaction in collaboration with Rob Griffin, Steven Schultz, Scott Berfas and Dan Oliv  more
Newmark Knight Frank: View 57 in Boulder Sells for $327 Per Square Foot
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has announced that an investment partnership led by Element Properties, a Boulder-based real estate developer and investor, has sold View 57 for $9,950,000 or approximately $327 per square foot. The 30,464-square-foot office building located at 1855 S. 57th Court in Boulder was purchased by McGarvey's Shoal LLC. NKF's John Jugl represented the seller, 57th Element  more
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: Dr. Silvia Formenti Wins Roentgen Prize From Italy's Accademia Dei Lincei
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: Dr. Silvia Formenti, chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and the Sandra and Edward Meyer Professor of Cancer Research at Weill Cornell Medicine, and radiation oncologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, has been awarded the 2019 Roentgen Prize for Oncology from the Italian scientific society Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. The Roentgen Prize, named for past Accademia me  more
Nielsen: Vital to Viral Success - the Latinx Community Blends the Digital and Physical World, Defining the Future of Consumption
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * - Nielsen's latest diverse intelligence series report pulls back the curtain on what piques latinx consumers' interest. * * * U.S. Hispanics' unique ability to blend the physical and digital shopping experience provides an opportunity for marketers in a variety of industries to reach them. And, because Latinx consumers are young, economically powerful and growing in population, these   more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving Grace Park Development
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-893): In the Matter of Notification by Grace Park Development, LLC, 7001 Brush Hollow Road, Suite 200, Westbury, New York 11590, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Grace Park Apartments in Wake County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 1, 2019, Grace Park Development, LLC (Applicant), filed  more
Northern Trust Corporation to Speak at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 10th
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: Northern Trust Corporation announced today that Chief Financial Officer, S. Biff Bowman and President of Wealth Management, Steven L. Fradkin, will speak at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference in New York on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 2:45 p.m. (ET). The live audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed via Northern Trust's website under the event  more
NPD Group: Empowered Consumers Want Clean Ingredients and Brand Transparency From Skincare Products
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Aug. 15 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: * * * - More Women Are Researching Skincare Products Online Before Purchasing In-store, Reports NPD * * * U.S. women are increasingly turning to online research to better understand the ingredients in - and the brands behind - their facial skincare products, according to recent data released in the Women's Facial Skincare Consumer Report* from The NPD Group. The report noted tha  more
NYC & Company Announces the Return of Its Celebrated Program NYC Broadway Week With Mastercard
PURCHASE, New York, Aug. 14 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization, announced NYC Broadway Week tickets will be on sale to the public beginning this morning. The popular biannual program, now in its ninth year, will run September 3-16, 2019, offering theater lovers and newcomers 2-for-1 tickets to 24 Broadway shows. Twelve shows are new to the program for fall 2019. Mastercard is NYC & Company's global sponsor,  more
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island Upgrades Critical OB/GYN Ultrasound Equipment With Funding From New York City Council
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 16 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - Council Members Treyger and Rivera Present Secured $400K FY20 Capital Allocation - Upgrades build on the public health system's focus to increase access to high-quality care for all New Yorkers * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island CEO William A. Brown, New York City Council Brooklyn Delegation Co-Chair Mark Treyger and New York City Council Hospitals Committee Chair Carlina River  more
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services: New York State Recognizes Probation Professional for Outstanding Service and Dedication
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued the following news release: * * * - Westchester County Probation Officer honored at New York State Probation Officers' Association Annual Conference * * * New York State today recognized Westchester County Supervising Probation Officer Guilda Tavarez for her outstanding work to effect positive change in individuals under her supervision. Tavarez received the 2019 Director's Award for Outstanding Serv  more
NYS Financial Services Department Superintendent Lacewell Announces Settlement With National Student Loan Servicer of For-Profit Schools
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Tuition Options LLC Operated as a Sales Finance Company Without a License, Leveraging Financing Agreements Involving New York Students as Collateral Companies to Pay $236,309 to New York State * * * Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell today announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) entered into a $236,309 settlement with student loan servicer Tui  more
Ohio State University: Low-Income, Black Neighborhoods Still Hit Hard by Air Pollution
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 17 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * - Health disparities align with dirty air, researcher says * * * Disease-causing air pollution remains high in pockets of America - particularly those where many low-income and African-American people live, a disparity highlighted in research presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in New York. The nation's air on the whole has become cleaner in the past 70  more
Orlando Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Patrick Freeman* of Orlando in Orange County, FL, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration - Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and  more
PATH Improvements Continue as Port Authority Seeks Ideas to Transform Bustling Journal Sq. Transportation Center From Transit Hub to Neighborhood Destination
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - Concepts could include rail station improvements to platforms that improve safety, increase capacity, and accommodate longer trains - Redevelopment would spur job creation while serving as both a transportation and commercial epicenter * * * Seeking best-in-class ideas and concepts to deliver enhanced amenities and services at one of PATH's major transit facilities, the Port Authori  more
Paychex Introduces Cyber Liability Protection
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 12 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: To help safeguard businesses against the unforeseen costs associated with cyberattacks, Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, HR, benefits, and insurance administration services, is now making cyber liability protection available to its cli  more
Penn State-College of Education: M. Fatih Tasar - Teaching Physics Fundamentals to Future Educators
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Penn State's College of Education issued the following news: M. Fatih Tasar still remembers how kindly he was treated following his long journey from Ankara, Turkey to State College, Pennsylvania. He arrived after a 24 1/2-hour trip that included layovers in Paris, New York and Pittsburgh. Peter Rubba, who was then head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, helped Tasar settle into his new community. "He invited me to his home, to join him a  more
Pillsbury Lawyers Earn 167 Recognitions in 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Impressive Showing Includes Six 'Lawyer of the Year' Recognitions * * * Pillsbury lawyers received 167 rankings in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in America. The results acknowledge 104 individuals, with 41 of the firm's practitioners earning a spot in two or more practice areas. Additionally, six Pillsbury lawyers received recognition as "Lawyers of the Year," indicating that they  more
Pillsbury Named to BTI 'Power Elite,' Recognizing Firm's Deep Bonds With Clients
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: After an extensive survey of legal decision makers at the world's largest companies, BTI Consulting Group has determined Pillsbury to be among the handful of law firms with the strongest client relationships. Just 26 of the 338 law firms researched as part of the 2019 BTI Power Rankings survey achieved enough positive feedback to warrant the report's top-tier client relationship ranking, known   more
Pinehurst Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Anjelika Tremblay* of Pinehurst in Moore County, NC, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Fashion Merchandising and Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students;   more
Pittsburgh Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Shanane McLennon of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, PA, received a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minoritie  more
Portland Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Fayon Ashley* of Portland in Multnomah County, OR, received a Master of Business Administration in Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as  more
Pottstown Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Joseph Wolf* of Pottstown in Montgomery County, PA, received an Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration - Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84   more
Prince George's County Graduates Receive Diplomas From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Graduates from Prince George's County, MD, were awarded diplomas at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minorities. "Every one of us at the Berkeley Co  more
Princeton University Press Publishes 'Affordable Housing in New York'
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Princeton University Press issued the following book description: Affordable Housing in New York: The People, Places, and Policies That Transformed a City, edited by Nicholas Dagen Bloom and Matthew Gordon Lasner How has America's most expensive and progressive city helped its residents to live? Since the nineteenth century, the need for high-quality affordable housing has been one of New York City's most urgent issues. Affordable Housing in New York explores  more
Princeton University Press Publishes 'Misdemeanorland'
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Princeton University Press issued the following book description: Misdemeanorland: Criminal Courts and Social Control in an Age of Broken Windows Policing, by Issa Kohler-Hausmann Felony conviction and mass incarceration attract considerable media attention these days, yet the most common criminal-justice encounters are for misdemeanors, not felonies, and the most common outcome is not prison. In the early 1990s, New York City launched an initiative under the b  more
Princeton University Press Publishes 'Think Again'
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Princeton University Press issued the following book description: Think Again: Contrarian Reflections on Life, Culture, Politics, Religion, Law, and Education, by Stanley Fish From 1995 to 2013, Stanley Fish's provocative New York Times columns consistently generated passionate discussion and debate. In Think Again, he has assembled almost one hundred of his best columns into a thematically arranged collection with a substantial new introduction that explains h  more
Record Number of Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to the Best Lawyers in America 2020 Guide
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 15 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced that 178 of its lawyers located in Chicago, New York, Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles and 13 other major metropolitan markets across the United States have been named to The Best Lawyers in America 2020 list in 74 areas of law. Additionally, Best Lawyers named 12 Akerman Partners to the 2020 Lawyer of the Year list,   more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Diabetes Data Analysis Will Lead to Improved Glucose Monitoring, Insulin Delivery
TROY, New York, Aug. 13 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - JDRF grant will give researchers key information to improve algorithms that control devices * * * The lives of people with Type 1 diabetes could be significantly enhanced through algorithms that connect glucose monitors and insulin pumps to automatically regulate blood glucose to healthy levels, in the same fashion that cruise control in an automobile regulates speed. A new pr  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: National Institute on Aging Awards $3.8 Million for Light, Health Research to Dr. Mariana Figueiro
TROY, New York, Aug. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Lighting Research Center director seeks to improve sleep, cognition, and memory in individuals with mild cognitive impairment * * * In August 2019, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) awarded a new five-year grant totaling $3.8 million to Mariana Figueiro, professor and director at the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She will investigate wh  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Prize-Winning, Student-Designed App Identifies Social Conditions Contributing to Mortality
TROY, New York, Aug. 16 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - "MortalityMinder" advances in contest sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services * * * An app created by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students that identifies social conditions contributing to declining life expectancy at a community level is a Phase 1 winner in a data visualization competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. T  more
Replacing Meat With Plant-Based Alternatives in Diets Would Minimize Cropland Use and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Says Study
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Aug. 8 -- Bard College issued the following news release: By replacing meat with protein-conserving plant alternatives Americans could satisfy key nutritional requirements, while eliminating pastureland use and reducing 35-50 percent of the cropland currently needed for food production in the United States, says a new study coauthored by Bard College Research Professor Gidon Eshel. The findings, part of modeling study published in Scientific Reports, suggest that   more
Research About Clarkson University's Potsdam Campus Presented at National Mathematics Conference
POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 13 [TNSscienceresearch]-- Clarkson University issued the following news: Four Clarkson undergraduate students presented results of their research at Mathfest, the national flagship conference of Mathematical Association of America (MAA), held in Cincinnati, OH from Jul 31 to Aug 3, 2019. These students were among 15 students, majoring in mathematical and engineering disciplines, that participated in the pilot offering of the Mathematical Consulting class (STAT488), taug  more
Robert Bailhache Appointed Head of IR for Burford Capital
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Burford Capital, a finance firm focused on law, issued the following news release: Burford Capital Limited ("Burford Capital" or "Burford" or "the Company"), the leading global finance and investment management firm focused on law, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Robert Bailhache as Head of Investor Relations to direct the Company's public market investor relations activities and its European media activities. Mr. Bailhache, who will take up his position with   more
Rochester Institute of Technology to Upgrade Semiconductor, Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory Through $1 Million State Grant
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Upgrades to clean room will enhance university's research capabilities in photonics, quantum technologies and smart systems * * * Rochester Institute of Technology is upgrading its Semiconductor and Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory (SMFL) to further advance the university's research in integrated photonics, quantum information technology, biomedical devices and sensors for smart sy  more
Rochester Institute of Technology's Inclusive Excellence Program Engages Rising Sophomore Students in Research
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Inclusive Excellence Summer Research Fellowship connects STEM students with faculty mentors * * * Rochester Institute of Technology is helping more students from nontraditional pathways get hands-on experience in scientific research early in their academic careers through a unique summer program focused on mentorship. RIT's Inclusive Excellence Summer Research Fellowship program paire  more
Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for Deaf, World Federation of Deaf Sign Formal Cooperation Agreement
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 15 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Agreement details promotion of human rights and sharing of information and research * * * Representatives from Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf and the World Federation of the Deaf have signed a formal cooperation agreement as a way to continue and strengthen the relationship between the world's first and largest technological college for d  more
Ruskin Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Nyasia Martinez of Ruskin in Hillsborough County, FL, received an Associate in Applied Science in Fashion Merchandising and Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 8  more
S&P Dow Jones Indices: Changes to the S&P BSE Indices
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: HSIL Ltd (Ticker: 500187) is demerging its Consumer Products Distribution & Marketing Undertaking and Retail undertaking, which will then be merged with Somany Home Innovations Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of HSIL Ltd. In addition, HSIL Ltd is demerging its Building Products Distribution & Marketing Undertaking, which will then be merged with Brilloca Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of   more
Savills Ann Duncan Honored by Tampa Bay Business Journal
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Savills today announced that the Tampa Bay Business Journal has recognized Ann Duncan as an honoree of the 2019 BusinessWoman of the Year Awards program. Duncan was named the recipient of the Angie Joseph Excellence in Mentorship Award, which acknowledges a woman who has helped mentor and guide other individuals in their professional careers. "For over 30 years, Ann has been committed to mentoring the next gen  more
Savills Joins Institute for Defense Analyses for HQ Groundbreaking in Alexandria, Virginia
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Savills is pleased to announce that its long-time client, the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), began construction on its 370,000-square-foot build-to-suit headquarters building in Alexandria, Virginia. Savills Vice Chairman and Director David Lipson, Vice Chairman Arthur Greenberg and Managing Director Bie Chu Lee represented IDA throughout the transaction, helping to secure the development site in the bu  more
Silver Spring Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Shantol Colman of Silver Spring in Montgomery County, MD, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Services Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 8  more
Slippery Rock University History Professor Recalls His Woodstock 'Peace and Music' Experience
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: It was August 1969 and Alan Levy was a freshly minted high school graduate in Richmond, Virginia. The 17-year-old stuffed a jar of peanut butter and a few other essentials into a laundry bag, told his parents he was "off to visit some friends" and made a more than 400-mile drive to Sullivan County, New York, in the family's 1966 Ford Mercury. What neither Levy - a future professor of history at Slippery  more
Spring Hill Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Alba Pagan* of Spring Hill in Hernando County, FL, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Services Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 perce  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program Awarded $897,999
AKWESASNE, New York, Aug. 14 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * - A:se Tsi TewA:ton Project Continues Strengthening Kanien'keha * * * The Akwesasne Cultural Restoration (ACR) Program's A:se Tsi TewA:ton (We will make it new again) Project announced it has been awarded $897,999 over the next three years to promote and strengthen Kanien'keha (Mohawk language). Overseen by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Environme  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: The Kanienkeha Name of Akwesasne in the Early Historical Record
AKWESASNE, New York, Aug. 16 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * - Presented at the SRMT Monthly Meeting on August 10, 2019 * * * There are historical documents that state the names of the community in the early years of its existence. Since so few native people had learned to read and write in this era, we have only these non-native sources to go by. They mention both names for the community, Saint Regis and A  more
State University of New York's Geneseo Campus: Princeton Review Says We're a 'Best College'
GENESEO, New York, Aug. 6 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: SUNY Geneseo has again been selected as one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review. The education services company features Geneseo in its 2020 edition of The Best 385 Colleges. About 13 percent of America's four-year colleges profiled in the book. Geneseo also appears on Princeton Review's Best Regional Colleges list for the Northeast and the  more
State University of New York-Buffalo Campus: Vegetable-Rich Wahls Diet Lowers Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis Patients By Raising Good Cholesterol
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - Fatigue affects majority of MS patients, impacting quality of life and ability to work full time * * * Higher levels of blood high-density lipoprotein (HDL) -- or good cholesterol -- may improve fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients, according to a new University at Buffalo-led study. The pilot study, which investigated the effects of fat levels in  more
State University of New York-Polytechnic Institute: Collaborative RNA Science Training is Rewarded By NIH
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: A new $1.114 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health to the RNA Fellows Program is positive proof. The award will enlarge the yearly cohort of new fellows by three additional students for each of the next five years. Along with support from UAlbany's office of the Dean of the Graduate School and SUNY Polytechn  more
SUNY Canton Dining Services Team Receives College Council Award
CANTON, New York, Aug. 5 -- The State University of New York's Canton Campus issued the following news: The SUNY Canton College Council has selected the entire staff of the campus' newly renovated Chaney Dining Center to receive a prestigious award. Council Chair Ronald M. O'Neill presented the Employee Recognition Award to several representatives at the annual Recognition Day luncheon in May. More than 60 full-time College Association employees and several part-time student workers were rec  more
SUNY Canton's Business and Management Programs Gain Accreditation
CANTON, New York, Aug. 7 -- The State University of New York's Canton Campus issued the following news: The Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) has announced that SUNY Canton was granted first-time accreditation for all of the business and management programs offered through its School of Business and Liberal Arts. Programs to receive initial accreditation include the college's four-year Finance, Management and Healthcare Management  more
SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson Announces Re-Enroll Program Brings Back More Than 5700 Students to Complete Their Degrees
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that SUNY has successfully re-enrolled 5,738 students into college as a result of a first-of-its-kind program called Re-Enroll to Complete. This creative, proactive approach is not only encouraging more students back into the classroom, it's providing key, additional academic and financial support serv  more
SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Galbraith as Dean of School of Arts & Sciences
POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 6 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: SUNY Potsdam is proud to welcome Dr. Gretchen R. Galbraith as the new dean of The School of Arts and Sciences. In her leadership position, Galbraith will oversee the School and its 18 academic departments, encompassing the fine arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences, reflecting a range of disciplines and interdisciplinary study programs. "I love the scale that SUNY Potsdam offers--I   more
SUNY-Buffalo: Study - Air Pollution Can Accelerate Lung Disease As Much As a Pack of Cigarettes a Day
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: Air pollution, especially ozone air pollution that's increasing with climate change, accelerates the progression of emphysema of the lung, according to a new study led by the University of Washington, Columbia University and the University at Buffalo. While previous studies have shown a clear connection of air pollutants with some heart and lung diseases, the   more
SUNY-Polytechnic Institute Researchers Receive $1M in Awards From SUNY to Spur Innovative Research Opportunities
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Funds to Act as Seed Grants Over Three Years to Encourage Novel Research Efforts at SUNY Poly, Ranging from Quantum Information Science to Advanced Manufacturing * * * SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) announced today $1 million in seed grants over three years to support the growth of research efforts among the institution's faculty. In its first year, the fun  more
Superintendent of Financial Services Lacewell Announces New Executive Appointments to External Affairs and Strategy Division
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Former Senior Obama White House Advisor to Lead Team of Seasoned Public Policy and Communications Professionals * * * Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell today announced new executive appointments to the External Affairs and Strategy team. "I am pleased to welcome these talented individuals, with their invaluable and extensive external affai  more
The Madison Square Garden Company Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Madison Square Garden issued the following news: The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) announced today that its fiscal 2019 fourth quarter earnings conference call has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time due to a scheduling issue. The Company will issue a press release reporting its results prior to the market opening. To participate via telephone, please dial 877-347-9170 with the conference ID number 2397192 approximately 10  more
Toledo Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Myer Cooper of Toledo in Lucas County, OH, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration - Management at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84  more
Travel Impressions Launches 'Partner Privileges' for Exclusive Client Perks
FARMINGDALE, New York, Aug. 12 -- Travel Impressions, a leisure tour operator, issued the following news release: Travel Impressions (www.TravelImpressions.com) is launching Partner Privileges, an inventive program that allows clients who book with Travel Impressions agents to receive exclusive privileges at no additional cost to make their vacation extra special. Travel advisors can click here to watch a video on the inaugural Partner Privileges program, which debuts Aug. 12. With the all-new  more
Union College Recognized for Its Efforts to Promote STEM to Women and Underrepresented Groups
SCHENECTADY, New York, Aug. 15 -- Union College issued the following news: Union has received the 2019 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The College is among 50 schools honored for encouraging and assisting students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Winners will be featured in the magazine's September issue. T  more
Union College: Washington's Hair Helps Untangle Story of Union's Founding in New Exhibit
SCHENECTADY, New York, Aug. 12 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Union College issued the following news: In February 2018, the College found itself in the middle of a media maelstrom when it announced the discovery of a rare lock of George Washington's hair tucked inside an envelope in a long-forgotten book in Schaffer Library. The 1793 book belonged to Philip J. Schuyler, son of Gen. Philip Schuyler, considered among the College's founders. The eldest Schuyler was also a close friend of Washington, se  more
University of Connecticut: Katsouleas Highlights Research and Education Goals in His First President's Report
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 15 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: President Thomas C. Katsouleas participated this week in his first UConn Board of Trustees meeting since taking on his new role Aug. 1. The following are remarks from his first President's Report, which range from his goal to dramatically increase the research enterprise and recruit a talented new provost to joking about throwing out the first pitch at a recent New York Mets game. My message today is three  more
University of North Carolina's Greensboro Campus: Billy Godwin Named Baseball Head Coach
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 8 -- The University of North Carolina's Greensboro Campus issued the following news: UNC Greensboro announced today that Billy Godwin has been hired as baseball head coach. Godwin has spent the past five years with the New York Yankees, overseeing all amateur scouting in North Carolina and South Carolina. Prior to his time with the Yankees, Godwin was the head baseball coach at East Carolina from 2005-14. "Billy Godwin cares about student-athletes as people an  more
University of Virginia Landscape Architecture Professor Earns National Building Museum Honor
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: On Tuesday, the National Building Museum awarded University of Virginia landscape architecture professor Elizabeth K. Meyer its prestigious Vincent Scully Prize, honoring her contributions in both practice and education. Meyer, the Merrill D. Peterson Professor of Landscape Architecture and founding director of UVA's Center for Cultural Landscapes, has assisted with the research, interpretation,  more
Upper Darby Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Diamond Swann of Upper Darby in Delaware County, PA, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 perce  more
Verizon Media Announces Sale of Tumblr to Automattic
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon Media and Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Automattic plans to acquire Tumblr. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. "Tumblr is one of the Web's most iconic brands," said Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg. "It is an essential venue to share new ideas, cultures and experiences, hel  more
Verizon Media's Award-Winning Documentary 5B to Be Available on Verizon Fios
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon Media announced today that its documentary film 5B will be released for its initial engagement via Fios TV on August 20th for an exclusive one-week in-home engagement. The film will follow on-demand everywhere beginning August 27th. 5B, released theatrically June 14, is part of Verizon Media's continued investment in championing compelling content that gives voice to the i  more
Verizon's Network Awarded Highest Score in 10 Years of P3 Testing
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Consumers, scientific drive testers and crowdsourced data agree: we've done it again. In the latest P3 Mobile Benchmark USA report, released today, Verizon was rated tops overall for the 4th straight time, and our 'Crowdsourced Quality' score of 933 of a possible 1,000 across six categories was the highest score any U.S. wireless network provider has been awarded in the last 10 ye  more
Verizon: Introducing the Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit - Generational Opportunities
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * - Minneapolis Fed President & CEO Neel Kashkari, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg, Citigroup Vice Chairman Ray McGuire, Barclays CEO Jes Staley, Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard Tyson and More to Headline the Market Moving Event * * * Yahoo Finance today announced the programming line-up for the All Markets Summit: Generational Opportunities, to be held o  more
Warburg Pincus Invests in Indecomm Digital Services
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release: Indecomm Digital Services ("Indecomm Digital"), today announced that it has attracted an investment of approximately $200 million from an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing. Indecomm Digital is an established leader in providing next-generation product engineering and digital experience services to leading global technology companies and softw  more
Warren Graduate Receives Diploma From Berkeley College
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Amanda Colvin of Warren in Trumbull County, OH, received an Associate in Applied Science in Marketing Communications at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent iden  more
White & Case Advises Bank Syndicate on Euros800 Million Refinancing for Jin Jiang International
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a syndicate banks on the Euros800 million multi-tranche refinancing for a consortium led by Jin Jiang International Holdings Co. The syndicate was led by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China as sole global coordinator, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China and China Everbright Bank as mandated lead arrangers, and a group of lenders including Indus  more
White & Case Advises LANXESS on Sale of Currenta Stake to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised leading specialty chemicals company LANXESS on the sale of its stake in chemical park operator Currenta to funds managed by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), one of the world's largest infrastructure investors. Completion of the transaction is subject to the usual approval conditions. Prior to the sale, the chemicals and pharmaceuticals enterprise Bay  more
White & Case Announces London Qualifying Trainee Retention Rate for September 2019
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP will retain 89 percent of its London trainees who are due to qualify in September 2019, after 16 of 18 trainees were offered and accepted positions at the Firm. The newly qualified lawyers join global practices including Antitrust/Competition, Asset Finance, Banking, Capital Markets, Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions and Project Development  more
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