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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday September 08, 2019 ( 184 items )  
$2 Million NSF Grant Spurs City College of New York Quantum Technology Research
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 [TNSscienceresearch] -- City College of New York issued the following news: Supported by a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation, physicists at The City College of New York are embarking on a four-year research project to develop chip-scale quantum emulators. The outcome could include the ability to solve diverse computationally intractable problems from protein folding and neural networks to the dynamics of financial markets. Also known as quantum simulators,  more
Accenture Named Premier Innovation Partner for Carnival Corporation's Global Experience and Innovation Team
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Accenture Plays Key Role in Delivering the OceanMedallion Wearable Device That Provides Enhanced Passenger Experiences and Crew Interactions * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named Premier Innovation Partner for Carnival Corporation's Global Experience and Innovation Team to roll out the MedallionClassTM Experience currently available exclusively onboard Princess Cruises, del  more
Accenture Positioned As Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for IT Services for Communications Service Providers, Worldwide for 8th Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Accenture Positioned Highest for Ability to Execute and Furthest for Completeness of Vision * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has again been recognized by Gartner, Inc., the world's leading research and advisory company, as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for IT Services for Communications Service Providers, Worldwide*. The company is positioned highest for ability to execute and furth  more
Accenture Seeks Emerging Innovators and Disruptors for Its Fourth Annual Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has kicked off the application period for the fourth annual Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge, which seeks to support innovative approaches and solutions for improving the way people access, manage and finance healthcare in North America. The submission form, including additional details about the challenge's criteria, eligibility and requirements, is availab  more
Accenture: Oil Refiners Have Increased Investments in Digital Despite Lower Improvements in Operating Margins From These Technologies
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Most Refiners Cite Digital As Having A Positive Impact on Production Planning And Execution But Say That Resistance to Digital Adoption Is A Barrier to Wider Deployment * * * While oil refiners have yet to fully capitalize on digital investments, as demonstrated by digital technologies delivering lower margin improvements in refining operations this year, they continue to increa  more
Acclaimed Author, Filmmaker, Educator Nina Sadowsky to Lead New York University's New Study Away Program in Los Angeles
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - Sadowsky will serve as the inaugural director of NYU's LA program for students in the arts and creative professions * * * Nina Sadowsky--an educator, author, and filmmaker with extensive experience in the entertainment and media industries--has been selected as the inaugural director of NYU's new study away program in Los Angeles, launching fall 2019. The LA program combines highly focused academic coursework  more
Aircuity is an Approved Vendor for New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Real-Time Energy Management Program
NEWTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 6 -- Aircuity, an airside efficiency company, issued the following news release: Aircuity, (www.aircuity.com), creator of measurably better environments, announces it has been named a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Qualified Vendor for the Real-Time Energy Management (RTEM) Program. NYSERDA offers a 30% cost-share incentive for building owners to deploy energy management solutions such as Aircuity's platform. "We are very excite  more
Albany County Executive McCoy and Sheriff Apple Announce Over $105,000 in Alleged Welfare Fraud Rooted Out
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy issued the following news: Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today announced with Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, Sr. that investigators within the Welfare Fraud Unit of the Albany County Department of Social Services have uncovered $105,353 worth of alleged welfare fraud involving nine individuals. The length of time the fraud was committed ranged from just over a year to more than 4.5 years. Some of the most egregi  more
Albany County Executive McCoy Announces Ground Breaking for Shaker Elementary Traffic Light
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 3 -- Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy issued the following news: Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced today that shovels are in the ground for the construction project to bring a new traffic light and added traffic congestion relief to parents of Shaker Elementary School students and Colonie residents alike. The light will be installed at the intersection of Albany Shaker Road and Shaker El. "Our infrastructure is a key component of quality of life,   more
ALM Announces the Am Law 200 Trends & League Tables
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: ALM is pleased to announce the launch of The Am Law 200 Trends & League Tables. ALM Legal Intelligence collects performance data from law firms to generate financial, talent, and geographic metrics and rankings. These league tables reflect the best-in-class performing firms, overall and by segment, in various key performance indicator (KPI) categories. From marketing and business development t  more
Alonso Named Chief of Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: Dr. Laura Alonso, an accomplished physician-scientist working on a cutting-edge approach to replenish the body's insulin-producing beta cell population to treat diabetes, has been named chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, effective Sept. 1. Dr. Alonso will also lead the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Center  more
Altice Mobile, the New 'Unlimited Everything' Mobile Service is Here
BETHPAGE, New York, Sept. 5 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS), one of the largest broadband communications and video service providers in the United States, today unveils Altice Mobile, a new nationwide mobile service created for today's consumer who craves seamless, simple and reliable connectivity. Altice Mobile offers one simple plan with unlimited everything: * Unlimited data, text, and talk nationwide, * Unlimi  more
American Airlines: The End of an Era
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 4 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: * * * - American Says Farewell to the Super 80 * * * American Airlines is retiring the last of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet today as most of the remaining 26 aircraft take their final flights to Roswell, New Mexico (ROW). The MD-80, also known as the Super 80, was the workhorse of the airline's fleet throughout the 1980s and beyond. The Super 80 era began at American in May 1983 with three aircraft servi  more
Assurant Partners With Deposify to Offer Property Managers a New Approach to Managing Traditional Security Deposits
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: To continue to support the multifamily housing market with innovative end-to-end risk management solutions, Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, announced today a new partnership with Deposify, a European fintech company, that has developed an industry-first technology solution for managing   more
Atlas Air Worldwide to Expand in New York
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 5 -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced the renewal and extension of its corporate headquarters lease in Purchase, N.Y. Atlas' plans in New York include creating 100 additional jobs and enhancing headquarters offices to accommodate its growing employee base and strategic business growth. Empire State Development Acting Commissioner and President & CEO-designate Eric Gertler   more
Babcock & Wilcox Regains Full Compliance With New York Stock Exchange Minimum Share Price Continued Listing Criteria
BARBERTON, Ohio, Sept. 5 -- Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises issued the following news release: Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ("B&W" or the "Company") (NYSE:BW) announced today that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has notified the Company that it has regained full compliance with its continued listing criteria based on the price of B&W's common stock. B&W received written notification from the NYSE on September 4, 2019 that it regained compliance after the Company's average stock price   more
Bangkok Tops Mastercard's Global Destination Cities Index for the Fourth Consecutive Year
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 4 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Over the past ten years the world has seen economic ebbs and flows, evolving global competition and partnership, and boundless technological innovation. But, one thing has remained constant: people's growing desire to travel the world, visit new landscapes and immerse themselves in other cultures. Mastercard's Global Destination Cities Index, released today, quantifies this desire: since 2009, the number of internation  more
Bankrate: Ranking - The Most and Least Valuable College Majors
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most valuable college major, according to a new Bankrate.com report. The study ranked 162 majors based on several factors pertaining to degree holders (weighting in parenthesis): median annual income (70%), unemployment rate (20%) and career paths that do not demand schooling beyond a bachelor's degree (10%). Click here for more information. https:  more
Barnardo's and FCB Inferno Launch New Hard-Hitting TV Campaign
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- FCB issued the following news release: The ad, which highlights the charity's mental health support services, will air for the first time on Channel 4. It depicts a 12-year-old girl who feels distressed and afraid while at school, both as she walks home and while she is at her home on her phone in her bedroom. Through the ad, the audience can see that, because of social media and with most children owning smartphones and other devices, problems at school can follow young pe  more
Bestselling Author James Patterson Teams Up With Scholastic Book Clubs to Help Teachers Build Their Classroom Libraries
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: World's bestselling author James Patterson and Scholastic Book Clubs, a division of Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, today announced that 4,500 teachers across the country have won Patterson Partnership grants to help build their classroom libraries. Four thousand teachers will each receive $250 in cash and 250 Scholastic Book Clubs  more
Blackstone Commences Tender Offer for Any and All of Its 5.875% Senior Notes Due 2021
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced that Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C. (the "Company") has commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Notes"). The tender offer is being made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated September 3, 2019 ("Offer to Purchase") and the related Letter of Transmittal ("Letter of Transmi  more
Blackstone Prices $900 Million Senior Notes Offering
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) priced its offering of $500 million of 2.500% senior notes due 2030 and $400 million of 3.500% senior notes due 2049 of Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary. The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by The Blackstone Group Inc. and its indirect subsidiaries, Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Bla  more
Blackstone to Offer Senior Notes
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, senior notes of Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary. The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by The Blackstone Group Inc. and its indirect subsidiaries, Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P  more
Brink's to Attend the 2019 Buckingham Industrials Conference on September 19, 2019
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Brink's, a provider of security services to banks, retailers, governments, mints and jewelers, issued the following news release: The Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO), the global leader in total cash management, route-based secure logistics and payment solutions, today announced that it will participate in the 2019 Buckingham Industrials Conference on September 19, 2019, at the Lexington Hotel in New York City. The Brink's management team will be available to meet with  more
Bronx Borough President Diaz Calls for Reform of the School Construction Authority
BRONX, New York, Sept. 4 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: * * * - In new report, Borough President Diaz outlines an action plan to address myriad issues that face the SCA, including public school overcrowding & cost overruns, among others * * * Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has released a new report outlining a plan to address public school overcrowding and reform the School Construction Authority (SCA), the agency charged with the buildin  more
Bronx Borough President Diaz Issues Statement on City Planning Commission Vote on Mayor Jail Proposal
BRONX, New York, Sept. 3 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following statement on the City Planning Commission vote on the mayor's jail proposal: "It is unfortunate that the City Planning Commission has declined to listen to the serious concerns of the people of my borough, and has instead chosen to move forward with a plan to close Rikers Island that builds a new jail in the wrong place. "Throughout this process, I have made it crystal clear that Rikers Island must be clos  more
Brooklyn Public Library Announces 2019 Fall Season With Lectures, Performances, Exhibitions and Special Events
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 5 -- Brooklyn Public Library issued the following news release: Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), one of the largest library systems in the country, today unveiled the 2019 BPL Presents fall season, a series of socially engaged cultural programming that includes conversations and lectures with authors, artists, and scholars; music, dance, and theater performances; art exhibitions; and film screenings. Through its nearly 70,000 free programs a year, BPL continues to redefi  more
Canon Announces New Portable Zoom Lens Designed For 4K Broadcast Cameras
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 5 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the CJ15ex4.3B, the latest addition to the Company's UHDxs series of high-end, portable zoom lenses for 4K broadcast cameras with 2/3-inch sensors. Delivering the high optical performance of the UHDxs series, the CJ15ex4.3B possesses an industry-leading/2 wide-focal length of 4.3mm and best-in-class/1 maximum focal length/1 of 65  more
Canon U.S.A. Wins Three Specialty Graphic Imaging Association 2019 'Product of the Year Awards
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 5 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Celebrating innovative technology, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that three of its products - Oce Colorado 1650 large format graphic printer, Oce Arizona 1380 XT UV flatbed printer and Oce Touchstone Software have won the 2019 Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) "Product of the Year" Awards. "We're thrilled to receive recognition from SGIA judges, experts in the  more
Canon USA: Own, Operate, Dominate - EOS C500 Mark II 5.9K Full- Frame Cinema Camera Delivers Versatile, Affordable Solutions
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 5 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Contrary to popular belief, sometimes a sequel is better than the original. That is the case with the all-new Canon EOS C500 Mark II cinema camera today announced by Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions. With its modular design, competitive price point and new features such as a 5.9K Full Frame CMOS sensor, user-changeable lens mounts, electronic image stabilization, internal cinema RAW light rec  more
Canon's New DP-V3120 4K Reference Display Delivers Unprecedented HDR Capabilities
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 5 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the DP-V3120, a new 31-inch professional 4K reference display that possesses an industry-leading/* edge-to-edge luminance of up to 2,000 cd/m2 and a black level of 0.001 cd/m2. This combination creates a contrast ratio of an astounding 2000000:1/**. When combined with the benefits of Canon's award-winning HDR Toolkit, this displa  more
CBS Chief Creative Officer Nevins to Participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) announced that David Nevins, CBS' Chief Creative Officer and Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks Inc., will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference in Beverly Hills, CA on September 12, 2019. The session will begin at 11:15 a.m.  more
CBS Studios International and France's M6 Announce New Content Licensing Agreement
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: CBS Studios International and French broadcaster M6 today announced a new, multi-series content licensing agreement. M6 will exclusively license the latest CBS All Access series, WHY WOMEN KILL, starring Lucy Liu, Ginnifer Goodwin and Kirby Howell-Baptiste. The series also marks the return to television for creator and executive producer, Marc Cherry ("Desperate  more
Chautauqua: Empire State Brands and Furniture Mart Building Projects Receive Priority Status by WNY REDC
MAYVILLE, New York, Sept. 6 -- Chautauqua County issued the following news: * * * - Project- Grow Chautauqua Study Presentation * * * Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello and Deputy County Executive for Economic Development/County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Chief Executive Officer Mark Geise are excited to announce that two game-changing projects have been recommended by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNY REDC) for Priority Status   more
Clarkson University Research Group Recognized in Food Technology Magazine
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 3 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University Chemistry & Biomolecular Science Professor and Co-Director of the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP) Dr. Silvana Andreescu, chemistry graduate candidate Fatima Mustafa, and the Bio-Sensors Electrochemistry Materials Laboratory were recognized in the June 2019 edition of Food Technology magazine. The group's research focuses on the development of an inexpensive biosensor that can detect  more
Columbia Law School: New Courses for the Fall 2019 Semester
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news release: * * * - Dozens of courses in areas including food systems, business ethics, and community advocacy give students insight into timely issues. * * * From exploring dynamic fields (like sports and environmental law) to learning how to handle difficult scenarios (like negotiating cross-border M&A transactions or a corporate crisis), students are getting a head start on the real world and benefiting from the expertise  more
Columbia Mailman School of Public Health: Data Science Initiative Forges New Connections
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Although obscured in the cloud, data science undergirds every corner of our digital lives; every Google search, Amazon purchase, and Uber ride arrives thanks to an ever-more-powerful set of quantitative techniques, including those described as artificial intelligence. Lately, Columbia Mailman scientists have been harnessing these cutting-edge tools to answer research questi  more
Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Surprising Way Volcanic Eruption Fueled Bloom of Ocean Algae
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: When Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted in 2018, it destroyed some 700 homes and sent hundreds of millions of tons of lava pouring into the ocean, creating billowing clouds and explosions along the coast. Soon, satellite imagery revealed something else happening: apparent huge blooms of marine phytoplankton popping up. That July, a team of scientists set out in a research ve  more
Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Team Deciphers Sea-Level Rise From Last Time Earth's CO2 Was as High as Today
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: Scientists have discovered evidence in a coastal cave off Spain showing that more than 3 million years ago, when temperatures were roughly equivalent to those projected for the end of this century, sea levels were as much as 16 meters higher than they are now. While levels are not expected to rise that fast by 2100, the findings have significant implications for predicting  more
Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health: Medical Marijuana Laws Impact Marijuana Use Among Sexual Minorities Differently Than Heterosexuals
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * - Daily Marijuana Use Is Seven Times Higher Among Bisexual Women Than Heterosexual Women * * * Bisexual women had higher rates of past-year and daily marijuana use compared to heterosexual women, according to a study just published at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Gay/lesbian women were also more likely to report daily marijuana use and past   more
Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health: New Faculty Bring Diverse Research Expertise
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Since last fall, eighteen public health researchers have joined the Columbia Mailman School faculty, in all six of the School's academic departments. Their diverse research profiles span interests in infectious and chronic diseases, social and environmental determinants of health, quantitative methods, and economics and business strategies. Research they have led has examined all manner of thr  more
Columbia University: Author of Groundbreaking Local News Crisis Research Named as 2019 Welles Memorial Prize Winner
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business at the Columbia Journalism School today awarded Penelope (Penny) Muse Abernathy, Knight Chair in Journalism and Digital Media Economics at the University of North Carolina, the 2019 Christopher J. Welles Memorial Prize, for her unparalleled and widely-cited research "The Expanding News Desert (link is external)." "We're excited to recognize  more
Cornell University: Ancient Pathway Uncovers Calcium's Role in Egg Development
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 4 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new study of fruit flies (Drosophila) uncovers an ancient and fundamental mechanism that provides details into a long-standing mystery of reproductive biology. The results, which are relevant to higher animals including humans, add to a growing body of evidence in other organisms about the role of calcium in the maturation of an egg. Along with revealing fundamental workings of reproductive biolo  more
Cornell University: Botanic Gardens Lecture Explores Hundred Acre Woo
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In the first event of Cornell Botanic Gardens' Fall Lecture Series, author Kathryn Aalto will discuss her New York Times best-selling book, "The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh: A Walk Through the Forest That Inspired the Hundred Acre Wood." The 2019 Jane and Torrence Harder Lecture will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in Call Auditorium, Kennedy Hall. A garden party will follow outside the Botanic Gardens' Ne  more
Corning to Showcase a Wide Range of Advanced Optics
CORNING, New York, Sept. 3 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: * * * - Launching New Corning RCBI Optical Fiber To Benefit Telecom And Datacom Applications * * * CORNING, N.Y. and SHENZHEN, CHINA - Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced today it will launch a new specialty optical fiber and showcase a wide range of its Advanced Optics portfolio at the 2019 China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE) Sept. 4 to 7 in Sh  more
Corporate Counsel Rank Morgan Lewis Among Top 10 'Most Recommended Law Firms'
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis is among the top 10 law firms recommended most by corporate counsel, according to BTI Consulting Group's 2019 Most Recommended Law Firms report. These "stand out firms" gain the most unprompted recommendations from top legal decision-makers. The report, which is based on more than 350 in-depth interviews, suggests the "exclusive group" of firms consistently exceed expectations and demonstrate a deep   more
Corteva Agriscience to Participate in 32nd Annual Credit Suisse Basic Materials Conference
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 6 -- Corteva Agriscience, a division of DowDuPont, issued the following news release: Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced the Company will participate in the 32nd Annual Credit Suisse Basic Materials Conference in New York, NY at 8 a.m. Eastern Time, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. Rajan Gajaria, Executive Vice President, Business Platforms, will discuss the Company's recently updated mid-term financial targets provided at its Aug. 15 webcast. During his presentatio  more
D'Youville College Awarded $680,000 HRSA Grant
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 29 -- D'Youville College issued the following news: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Opioid Workforce Expansion Program (OWEP) Paraprofessionals Program has awarded D'Youville a three-year, $680,000 grant to develop a Substance Use Disorder Support Specialist Certificate Program for new and existing behavioral health paraprofessionals and establish partnerships with community behavioral health organizations to provide experiential training sites fo  more
Dan Hess Joins The NPD Group as Chief Product Officer
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Sept. 3 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: The NPD Group today announced that Dan Hess has joined the company as Chief Product Officer. In this role, Hess will lead global product development and management as the company continues to innovate with new data, technologies, and services in more markets worldwide. Most recently, Hess was Chief Product Officer at Comscore, where he led a global organization in the design, del  more
DTCC and Accenture Unveil Governance Operating Model to Manage Risks and Promote Safety Across Distributed Ledger Technology Landscape
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - New Study Introduces Model That Addresses The Responsibilities And Critical Functions in Operating And Maintaining A Private, Permissioned DLT Platform - Governance And Standards Critical Next Steps For Technology to Mature And Reach Full Potential * * * New York; London; Hong Kong; Singapore; Sydney The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier market infra  more
Duane Morris Welcomes Corporate Partner Roger S. Chari in New York
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: Roger S. Chari has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group in the New York office. Chari further enhances the firm's corporate transactional capabilities. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Chari was a partner at LeClairRyan. He joins several of his former LeClairRyan colleagues who joined Duane Morris recently in Boston, New York and Newark. "Roger will be an ample complement to o  more
Duff & Phelps and Lee & Ko Announce Strategic Alliance
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients, today announced that Lee & Ko has joined Duff & Phelps' Transfer Pricing Alliance. Lee & Ko is one of South Korea's premier full-service law firms with a prominent tax practice. Duff & Phelps formed its Transfer Pricing Alliance to align with leading transfer pricing firms and practitioners around the world to better serve the global needs o  more
Duff and Phelps: Maria Evstropova Discusses Suspicious Activity Reporting in Europe
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Maria Evstropova, Director in the Compliance and Regulatory Consulting practice at Duff & Phelps, spoke to ACAMS moneylaundering.com about the variance in financial crime reporting throughout Europe. In Luxembourg, for example, regulators have moved from a somewhat cautious and restrained approach towards more assertive intervention, Maria said, while in Germany, "the threshold for reporting previously required a high degree of ce  more
Duke University-Nicholas School of the Environment: U.N. High-Seas Treaty Must Close Gaps in Biodiversity Governance
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 2 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news release: Thousands of marine species could be at risk if a new United Nations high-seas biodiversity treaty, now being negotiated in New York, does not include measures to address the management of all fish species in international waters, not just the commercial species, warns an analysis by American, Dutch, Swiss and French researchers. "Of the 4,018 known sp  more
Empire State Development Welcomes World Surf League to Long Island
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 3 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: Empire State Development (ESD) today welcomed the World Surf League's 2019 Longboard Tour to Long Beach, Nassau County. More than 100 professional surfers are expected to compete across the seven-day event, marking the league's first New York State event in eight years. The post-Labor Day competition is expected help extend the summer tourism season on Long Island while promoting the region as a tr  more
ESPN's First Take Returns to Texas Live! With Special Guest, Hall of Famer Terrell Owens on Friday
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 3 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - 9-Time Pro Bowler, Former Cowboys Star DeMarcus Ware & Many Others Will Also Join Show * * * ESPN's popular morning debate show First Take - featuring Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and host Molly Qerim Rose - will be returning to Texas Live! in Arlington this Friday, Sep. 6, as the Dallas Cowboys prepare to kick off their 2019-20 season hosting the New York Giants on Sunday. Smith, a   more
First Place New York Yankees to Visit Boston Red Sox on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball September 8
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 4 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Scheduled To Toss Ceremonial First Pitch at Fenway Park on ESPN's 40th Anniversary Weekend - Top MLB Stars Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts, Bryce Harper & Mike Trout in Action on ESPN+ * * * The American League East-leading New York Yankees and Aaron Judge will visit the Boston Red Sox and Mookie Betts on the September 8 edition of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Pre  more
Forbes Releases 22nd Annual NFL Team Valuations
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: The Dallas Cowboys top Forbes 22nd Annual NFL Team Valuations, maintaining the title of most valuable team for the 13th consecutive year. The Cowboys remain the only NFL team to reach a value of $5 billion, a record that was broken last  more
Fordham University School of Law: Global Order of Court - Reestablishing the Power of American Judiciary
BRONX, New York, Sept. 6 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Many legal scholars argue that the judicial branch of the American government should have little or no say in the executive branch's conduct of foreign affairs. Professor Martin S. Flaherty disagrees. In his new book, Restoring the Global Judiciary: Why the Supreme Court Should Rule in U.S. Foreign Affairs, released September 3, 2019, he argues that not only should the judiciary play a  more
FOX Nation Launches on Comcast's Xfinity
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX Nation, an on demand subscription-based streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a destination for its most loyal super fans, is now available to Comcast's Xfinity TV customers on Xfinity On Demand and to Internet-only customers on Xfinity Flex nationwide announced John Finley, Executive Vice President of Development for FOX News. Mil  more
Fujifilm Announces Immediate Availability of LTO Ultrium 8 Data Cartridge
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 4 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation and a leading global manufacturer of data tape storage, today announced that its next generation FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium 8 data cartridge has been qualified by the LTO technology provider companies for commercial production and is available immediately. FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium 8 has a storage capacity of 12.0TB native and up to 30.0TB assuming 2.5:1 compre  more
Gap Inc. to Host a Meet the Management Investor Event on September 12
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 6 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release: Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that it will host a meeting with management for the investment community on Thursday, September 12, 2019 in New York. The following executives will provide an update on the company's planned separation into two independent publicly traded companies, as well as an overview of strategic priorities for the new Gap Inc. and Old Navy on a stand-a  more
Greenberg Traurig: Kristen J. Lonergan Named to The Queens Courier 'New York Power Women in Business'
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kristen J. Lonergan, a real estate shareholder in the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been named to The Queens Courier "New York Power Women in Business" list." According to The Queens Courier, "this is an empowering event that connects women and recognizes successful business, community, cultural, political, civic, and religious female leaders." Lonergan will be honored at an  more
Hazen and Sawyer: 2019 Dam Safety Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Hazen and Sawyer, a provider of water quality research, issued the following news: Hazen and Sawyer staff will be moderating a session, conducting a presentation, and presenting a poster at the 2019 Dam Safety Conference to be held September 8-12, 2019 in Orlando, FL. The conference, sponsored by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), is an annual gathering for dam and levee safety professionals from across the country and around the world. Our conference   more
Holland & Knight Honored With Hispanic National Bar Association's 'Corporate Partner of the Year' Award
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 5 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) has named Holland & Knight its "2019 Corporate Partner of the Year" in recognition of the firm's longstanding support of the organization and its unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. The award will be presented on September 27 at the HNBA's annual convention in New York City. "We are proud to be a leader among major law firms in the recruitment  more
HVS and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Jointly Hosted the 2019 HVS Hotel Market Connections in Bangkok
MINEOLA, New York, Sept. 5 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm in the worldwide hotel industry, issued the following news release: HVS and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) co-hosted HVS Hotel Market Connections 2019 on August 22, in Bangkok, Thailand. The event brought together key industry stakeholders, including prominent experts on management contracts and negotiations, in an evening of networking at the InterContinental Hotel Bangkok. Fenady Uriarte, of STR, presented the   more
James Wildman Elevated to President of Hearst Magazines Europe
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Hearst issued the following news: Hearst Magazines today announced that James Wildman has been named president of Hearst Magazines Europe. Wildman, who has been president and chief executive officer of Hearst Magazines UK--publisher of Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping and Harper's BAZAAR--adds oversight of Hearst Magazines in Italy, the Netherlands and Spain to his responsibilities. The announcement was made by Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz and Hea  more
Jordana A. Confino Joins Fordham University School of Law as New Director of Professionalism, Special Projects
BRONX, New York, Sept. 5 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Fordham Law School announced today that Jordana Alter Confino has been appointed the new director of professionalism and special projects in the office of academic affairs. Confino will be responsible for the development and implementation of programs aimed at developing students' professional capabilities, honing their non-academic skills, and improving their quality of life, balance, and professional sati  more
Latest Paychex Product Launches Enhance Payroll, HR
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 3 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services, is introducing several new products and services this quarter that will support business owners and HR professionals as they work to optimize business   more
Lori Redlinski Wins Tops Online Second Chance Sweepstakes Prize in Tops Monopoly Rip It & Win It G
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Sept. 6 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: Tops Markets acknowledged and awarded its Second Chance Online Winner (valued at $6,700) in its customer MONOPOLY Rip It and Win It game. Lori Redlinski of Elma, NY is the lucky recipient of an outdoor gear package courtesy of Sparkling Ice. Lori was be presented her prize yesterday at 4777 Transit Rd., Depew, NY where she received her entry for her winning ticket. "I'  more
Manhattan Borough President Brewer Issues Comments on Port Authority Bus Terminal
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer issued the following comments on the Port Authority Bus Terminal: "I am Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and I am here to advocate for a new bus terminal that brings benefits to commuters as well as the neighboring community. "In April 2016, I, along with several other elected officials, joined hundreds of community residents in urging the Port Authority to avoid use of eminent domain in its plans for a new bus terminal  more
Marques Peterson Joins Pillsbury's Government Contracts & Disputes Practice in D.C.
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Addition Significantly Expands Defense Sector and International Contracting Capabilities * * * Marques Peterson, a well-regarded government contracts lawyer with a focus on international government contracts and the defense sector, has joined Pillsbury as a partner in the firm's award-winning Government Contracts & Disputes practice. He joins from Vedder Price P.C., where he was a sha  more
Mastercard Joins the Marco Polo Network to Advance Global Trade Through Optimized Financing
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 3 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: The Marco Polo Network, a trade and working capital finance network, is welcoming Mastercard as its latest member. The network - and its over 25 member banks - are working to unlock what the World Trade Organization has identified as a potential $1.5 trillion[1] opportunity in global trade finance. Mastercard Track(TM), a B2B global trade enablement platform, and the Marco Polo Network are collaborating to provide mor  more
Mastercard Names New Executive Vice President, Global Communications
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 5 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Mastercard today announced the appointment of Jennifer Erickson as executive vice president, Global Communications, effective September 23. She will lead corporate, internal, external and digital communications, reporting to Raja Rajamannar, the company's chief marketing and communications officer and president, Healthcare. "We are thrilled to have someone of Jennifer's caliber join our team to lead the global communi  more
Mayor De Blasio, Health Officials Declare End of Measles Outbreak in New York City
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio and Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot today announced the end to the measles public health emergency declared on April 9 for parts of Brooklyn. Measles outbreaks are typically declared over when two incubation periods for measles (the equivalent of 42 days) have passed since the last infectious day of the last persons with measles in affected areas. That time period has now passed for the p  more
Meet Michael T. Cahill, Brooklyn Law School's New President, Dean
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 6 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: Michael T. Cahill became the President and Dean of Brooklyn Law School on July 1, 2019. As dean, Cahill holds the Joseph Crea Chair; he is also a tenured Professor of Law on the faculty. Cahill is the ninth dean in the Law School's 119-year history. A prominent scholar and experienced leader, Dean Cahill returns to Brooklyn Law from Rutgers Law School, where he served as Co-Dean and Professor of Law. Before heading   more
Mercy College Assistant Professor, Kathryn Ryans, PT, DPT, Gains Board Certification in Oncologic Physical Therapy
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Aug. 27 -- Mercy College issued the following news release: Mercy is pleased to announce that Assistant Professor Kathryn Ryans, PT, DPT, has become a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy. She is part of a select inaugural class for the oncologic specialization that consists of less than 70 physical therapists from around the country. The certification confirms Ryans expertise in the oncologic specialization and proves her desire to lead in th  more
Mercy College Occupational Therapy Student Treats Child With Traumatic Brain Injury
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Aug. 27 -- Mercy College issued the following news release: Laura McSpedon, occupational therapy student at Mercy College, was featured in the local news for treating a 5-year-old boy with traumatic brain injury. Joseph Federico of New Windsor recently graduated from the Intensive Upper Extremity Summer Program at Blythedale Children's Hospital after undergoing intensive care for a brain aneurysm he had at age three. While doctors saved his life, he was left paralyzed on  more
Michigan A.G. Nessel, Coalition Push to Block Federal Government's Health Care Discrimination Rule
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, 22 other state and local governments, and multiple health care providers today filed a motion for summary judgement asking that the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York block the Trump Administration's refusal-of-care rule. The rule allows any health care provider to refuse necessary, and often critical, health care services   more
Morgan Lewis Adds 3-Partner Corporate Restructuring, Transactional Finance Team
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 4 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: HARTFORD and NEW YORK - Morgan Lewis announced today that three veteran finance lawyers are reuniting as partners at the global law firm. Joining from Bracewell, Kurt Mayr and Jennifer Feldsher focus on corporate restructuring. Joining from Proskauer, Kristen Campana focuses on transactional finance with significant restructuring experience. All three once practiced together at Bracewell. Several memb  more
Morgan Lewis Again Achieves Mansfield Certifications for Dedication to Diversity
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: For the second consecutive year, the Diversity Lab has recognized Morgan Lewis with its Mansfield Certification. Initiated in 2018, the certification recognizes law firms that have demonstrated a meaningful commitment to an inclusive workplace by creating diverse teams and maintaining a pipeline of diverse future leaders. In addition, Morgan Lewis achieved "Plus" status this year, placing our firm among a select  more
Morgan Lewis Named Among 'Peak Performers' by BTI Consulting Group
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis is among the 15 top-performing law firms, according to BTI Consulting Group's 2019 Peak Performers report. These law firms earned a place in the "elite group" in each of BTI's client-facing activities reports in 2019. BTI Consulting Group recognized Morgan Lewis as the top "Innovation Champion" in its 2019 Legal Innovation and Technology Outlook report. Morgan Lewis also earned top rankings in BTI'  more
MTA and Labor Officials Commend Employees Who Found $9,000 In Cash Left on LIRR Train
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng, SMART Union General Chairman Anthony Simon and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen General Chairman Kevin Sexton joined together at Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn, to commend LIRR train crew members who returned $9,000 to a very grateful customer last Thursday, Aug. 29. "This is emblematic of the diligence and concern for our cu  more
N.H. PUC Issues Letter on LWC Management
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Robert H. Moore HDFC, c/o LWC Management Corp., Attn: Peggie Waddell, 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., #203, New York, NY 10027 Re: Matter 19-00385 - Petition of Verizon New York Inc. for Limited Orders Of Entry for 15 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York. Dear Sir or Madam, On February 7, 2019 Verizon New York, Inc, (Verizon) filed a petition with th  more
N.Y. State Assembly Speaker Heastie Issues Statement on Destruction of Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 7 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following statement by Speaker Carl E. Heastie on the destruction of the Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian: * * * - Relief Drive to Be Held on Friday, September 13th 1446 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx * * * "The devastation wrought by Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas has been heartbreaking. These islands hold a special place in my heart as the place my paternal grandparents called home, and I have returned there often to visit friends   more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - ECO Actions for Late 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 21,668 calls a  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 8/29 - 9/1/19
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- 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
NASPA Names Alfred State College LEAD Advisory Institution for Fourth Straight Year
ALFRED, New York, Sept. 5 -- Alfred State College issued the following news: Alfred State College is once again taking a leadership role in a national initiative that focuses on civic learning and democratic engagement. For the fourth straight year, NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, the leading voice for the student affairs profession, has named Alfred State as a LEAD Advisory Institution in its LEAD Initiative. This effort comprises a network of NASPA member colleges  more
NBC Sports Gold Launches on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- NBC Sports Group, a division of NBC Universal, issued the following news release: NBC Sports Group announced today that NBC Sports Gold - NBC Sports Group's direct-to-consumer live streaming product featuring events and other programming from the PGA TOUR, Premier League, INDYCAR, Tour de France, and much more - is now available over the Internet on Comcast's Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex platforms, expanding NBC Sports Gold's reach to millions more sports fans. "We are thri  more
Nearly Two-Thirds of Enterprises Feel That Their Networks Are Not Fully Ready to Support Their Business, Finds Accenture Report
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Misalignment Between IT and Business Needs Cited As Among Top Barriers to Limiting the Effectiveness of Enterprise Networks * * * A new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) reveals that while enterprises have embraced advanced digital technologies, such as IoT/edge computing (77 percent), big data/analytics (83 percent) and digital customer experience (78 percent), only 36 percent   more
New Mexico A.G. Joins Coalition Demanding Answers From Trump Administration Over Changes to Program That Provides Immigrants With Lifesaving Medical Care
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 4 -- New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following news release: Attorney General Hector Balderas, joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, today called on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide immediate answers regarding the status and oversight of the federal government's m  more
New York A.G. James Asks Court to Block Trump Administration's Health Care Discrimination Rule
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - HHS 'Refusal-of-Care' Rule Would Expand Ability of Businesses and Individuals to Refuse to Provide Necessary Health Care on the Basis of Their Own "Religious, Moral, Ethical, or Other" Beliefs * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 26 public jurisdictions and health care providers in filing a motion for summary judgment, requesting that the United States Di  more
New York A.G. James Fights to Hold Big Polluters Accountable to State and Local Laws
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Baltimore City in its lawsuit, Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. BP P.L.C, et al., to hold fossil fuel companies accountable under state law for actions contributing to climate change and its resulting harms. In their brief, the attorneys general argue that all levels of gov  more
New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Investigation of Facebook for Possible Antitrust Violations
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement confirming the bipartisan coalition she's leading investigating social media giant Facebook for antitrust issues: "Even the largest social media platform in the world must follow the law and respect consumers. "I am proud to be leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in investigating whether Facebook has stifled competition and put users at risk. "We will use every investigative   more
New York A.G. James to Trump Admin: Stop Jeopardizing the Health of Immigrants
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Attorney General James Demands Answers from USCIS, ICE Over Changes to Medical Deferred Action Program * * * Attorney General Letitia James leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, today called on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide immediate answers regarding the status and oversight of the federal government  more
New York A.G. James: Illinois Adds to States' Momentum by Joining Lawsuit Blocking T-Mobile/Sprint Megamerger
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - More Than Half the U.S. Population Now Represented by States Involved in Lawsuit - AG Raoul Becomes 17th AG to Join Suit * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the State of Illinois has agreed to join the multistate lawsuit blocking the anticompetitive megamerger of telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint, adding to the states' momentum. "With Illinois'   more
New York City Economic Development Corp and DCLA Seeking Operator to Develop Immigrant Research and Performing Arts Center in Northern Manhattan
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - The Center is part of Inwood NYC, a neighborhood plan that will deliver over $200 million in investments to enrich Inwood community * * * New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), today released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for a nonprofit organization to design, construct and operate a new Immigrant Research and  more
New York City Police Department Announced Today That Index Crime Declined in August 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: * * * - Overall Index Crime Continues to Decline in New York City * * * The NYPD announced today that index crime declined in August, 2019, and is down by more than 2,000 complaints year-to-date, or about -4.0%. The department continues to address violence and the increase in shootings through precision policing, other targeted deployments, gun takedowns, and close collaboration with the District Att  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $10 Million to Strengthen Emergency Services Dispatching Statewide
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Administered by Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services through Public Safety Answering Points Operations Grant * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $10 million in grant funding to strengthen local emergency response operations across the state through improvements to 911 response and emergency service dispatch operations. The funding is administered by the Di  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 2019 Carey Gabay Scholarship Program Winners
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Five Outstanding Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds Receive Full Cost of Attendance Scholarships to SUNY Colleges * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the five 2019 winners of the Carey Gabay Scholarship Program. The scholarship program was created to honor the legacy of Carey Gabay, an attorney and public servant, who was tragically killed as an innocent victim of gun violen  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $1.8 Million Bridge Strike Prevention Project for King Street Bridge in Westchester County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - State Budget Includes $25 Million for Bridge Strike Prevention on State Highways * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $1.8 million project to mitigate bridge strikes on the King Street Bridge over the Hutchison River Parkway in the towns of Harrison and Rye, Westchester County. The project installed an over-height vehicle detection system and additional warning  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces New Action to Ensure Life Insurers Don't Deny Coverage to Nurses and First Responders Who Carry Naloxone
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: As part of a comprehensive effort to combat the opioid crisis in New York State, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Department of Financial Services is issuing industry guidance for life and health insurers in New York State reminding them of their obligations to provide insurance to nurses and first responders who carry naloxone or Narcan to reduce overdose deaths. "In the midst of a natio  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Record Breaking Numbers for Great New York State Fair Attendance and Statewide Tourism
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Total Attendance for State Fair Breaks Record for Fourth Straight Year - New York State Sees Record-High Visitation and Direct Visitor Spending in 2018, Generating Fifth Straight Year of $100+ Billion Economic Impact * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the Great New York State Fair has broken the total attendance record for the fourth year in a row while setting several single-d  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces State Historic Preservation Board Recommends 14 Nominations for State & National Registers of Historic Places
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New York Continues to Lead the Way in Recognizing Varied History * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 14 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The nominations reflect the striking diversity of New York State's history. "These storied sites represent  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Death of Olympic Regional Development Authority Chairman Barrett
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "I am saddened by the passing of my friend and Olympic Regional Development Authority Chairman Pat Barrett. Under Pat's leadership for the past eight years, ORDA has experienced unprecedented growth and truly transformed New York into a global leader in winter and summer sports training, recreation and tourism. "His distinguished career in both the public and private sectors made him an incredible leade  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Hurricane Dorian
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on Hurricane Dorian: "Mother Nature's fury has once again been unleashed as Hurricane Dorian makes its way toward Florida with the potential to grow to a category 4 storm. "We are closely monitoring the path of the hurricane and just as we have done for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several states, New York stands ready to provide any necessary assistance to Florida and other communities as   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Investigation of Racist & Anti-Semitic Graffiti in Queens
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement directing State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to assist in investigation of racist and anti-semitic graffiti in Queens: "I am disgusted by the anti-Semitic symbols and racist graffiti found at the Silver Gull's playground. "Enough is enough. Every single elected official in this state - Democrat and Republican - must come together to denounce these continued acts of hatred and attempts to intimidate and   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Labor Day
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on Labor Day: "Labor Day is a celebration of the determination and the achievements of hard working men and women across this great state and nation. The labor movement was born here in New York more than a century ago, in the wake of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, and we are continuously fighting for the respect, pride and dignity of all our workers. Now more than ever, as rights of labor unions a  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Shutdown of Clifton Park Payroll Co.
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement calling on the Financial Services Department to investigate the shutdown of Clifton Park Payroll Co.: "The sudden and unexplained shutdown of MyPayrollHR in Clifton Park is disturbing and completely unacceptable. "Its reckless actions have left employees across the state and the nation with negative bank accounts and forced businesses who depend on its payroll services to scramble to find ways to compens  more
New York Mayor Blasio and Chancellor Celebrate Equity and Excellence, First Day of School With 3-K Now in All Five Boroughs
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Bronx Plan already showing results with almost no teacher vacancies in participating schools in high need communities * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza will visit schools in all five boroughs today to celebrate academic excellence in New York City on the first day of the 2019-20 school year. The Mayor and Chancellor kicked off their tour of New York City public s  more
New York Mayor Blasio: City Sues T-Mobile for Violating Consumer Protection Law
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Lawsuit alleges T-Mobile violated the City's Consumer Protection Law by selling used phones as new, destroying customer credit scores, and using deceptive return polices, among other violations * * * Mayor de Blasio and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced a lawsuit in the New York County Supreme Court against T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T-Mobile), t  more
New York Mayor De Blasio Launches Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, Months Ahead of Schedule
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the hiring of Deborah Lauter as the new Executive Director of the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC), officially launching the new city organization months ahead of the official deadline. Lauter began her work with the office on August 26, 2019. "In New York City, we cherish our differences and reject all attempts to divide - everyone is respected and supported, reg  more
New York State Assembly Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour in Brooklyn With Assemblymember Frontus
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Speaker Carl Heastie today joined Assemblymember Mathylde Frontus in Brooklyn during his annual statewide tour. Today's tour included a trip to two senior centers, one which is located at a NYCHA development, lunch at a local pizza spot and a trip to the Coney Island Amusement Park area. "The Assembly Majority has always fought to ensure that New York's most vulnerable populations have the support they   more
New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment to Meet
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release: * * * - Siting Board to Consider Baron Wind's Application to Build and Operate a 242 MW Wind Farm in the Towns of Cohocton, Dansville, Fremont and Wayland, Steuben County * * * The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) will meet on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. to consider Baron Winds LLC's (Bar  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 6 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up) (2019-F-11) An initial report, issued in December 2017, identified systemic issues with the quality of the data the department relies on to administer the state's weights and   more
New York State DMV and The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During September
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 6 -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: * * * - Free Inspections Offered in Albany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Clinton, Cortland, Delaware, Erie, Fulton, Herkimer, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Nassau, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Orange, Orleans, Oswego, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Suffolk, Sullivan, Tompkins and Westchester Counties - Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round * * * The New York State D  more
New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance: State Announces $2.7 Million Awarded For Refugee Mentoring Programs
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release: * * * - 'Making a Connection' Program to Pair Young Refugees with Positive Adult Mentors * * * The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced $2.7 million to fund five mentorship programs in upstate New York that will help recent youth and young adult refugees develop the social and life skills they can use to succeed at school or   more
New York State PSC: Indian Point Closure Task Force to Hold Meeting
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Task Force Continues Work with Local Governments to Address Employment and Property Tax Impacts; Monitor Compliance with Closure Agreement * * * The New York State Department of Public Service (Department) today announced the next meeting of the Indian Point Closure Task Force on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Cortlandt Town Hall, Cortlandt, New York at 7:00 PM. The purp  more
New York University Oral Cancer Center Awarded $2.5 Million NIH Grant to Study Cancer Pain
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - Research to Focus on Artemin, a Protein Encoded by a Gene Highly Expressed in Oral Cancer and Linked to Cancer Growth and Pain * * * Researchers at New York University (NYU) Oral Cancer Center were awarded a $2.5 million grant (R01CA228525) from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to study the role of artemin in oral cancer pain and growth  more
New York University Wagner Study Finds Moderately More Anxiety, Depression Among Children in Gentrifying NYC Neighborhoods
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - Diagnoses were up among children living in gentrifying low-income neighborhoods, according to the researchers. * * * A study by researchers from the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University has found "moderate increases" in diagnoses of anxiety and depression in children ages 9-to-11 living in gentrifying low-income neighborhoods in New York City, at least  more
New York University: 'What We Can Learn About Allyship Today From 'Suffragents' Who Helped Women Get Vote'
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * -- Sept. 23 Lecture by Journalism's Brooke Kroeger * * * Journalism Professor Brooke Kroeger will discuss the impact of powerful men in the women's suffrage movement with "What We Can Learn About Allyship Today from 'Suffragents' Who Helped Women Get the Vote," on Mon., Sept. 23. Who were the powerful men in the women's suffrage movement? And what can we learn from their efforts? NYU Journalism Professor Brook  more
New York University: Arrival of Refugees in Eastern German Communities Has No Effect on Voting Behavior, Attitudes on Immigration, New Study Finds
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: The arrival of refugees in eastern German communities has had no effect on local residents' voting behavior or on their attitudes toward immigration, finds a new study of citizens in more than 200 regional municipalities. The arrival of refugees in eastern German communities has had no effect on local residents' voting behavior or on their attitudes toward immigration, finds a new study of citize  more
New York University: Taxing Sweetened Drinks by Amount of Sugar Could Cut Obesity, Boost Economic Gains
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - New Analysis Finds Greater Health and Economic Benefits to Taxing Sugar Content Compared to Liquid Volume * * * Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages by the amount of sugar they contain, rather than by the liquid volume of these drinks, as several U.S. cities currently do, could produce even greater health benefits and economic gains, a team of researchers has concluded. The analysis, by rese  more
New Yorkers Can Now Escape the City for a Cultural Weekend Getaway With Four Seasons in Bogota
TORONTO, Canada, Sept. 4 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: From Manhattan's city dwellers to urban Brooklynites - the residents of New York City are as diverse as they are cultured, but sometimes everyone needs to escape the city for inspiration. Now, thanks to a new direct flight launched by Delta, residents of the Big Apple will soon be able to travel from JFK airport to the Colombian capital. The new route will allow New Yorkers to explore the city and be  more
Newmark Knight Frank Bolsters Orange County Office With Highly-Experienced Industrial Broker Troy Wooton
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Frank Knight (NKF) is pleased to welcome Troy Wooton as senior managing director in its Orange County office. Wooton has 17 years of commercial real estate experience. In 2010, he founded BroadStreet Real Estate Group, a boutique commercial real estate company, and served as managing principal until joining NKF. Wooton's experience encompasses industrial tenant and owner representa  more
News Corp to Participate in Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release: News Corp announced today that Chief Financial Officer Susan Panuccio will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, to be held in Los Angeles, CA. The session will begin at 12:00 p.m. PDT (3:00 p.m. EDT). To listen to a live webcast, please visit the News Corp website at https:/  more
Niagara University: Purple Eagles Are Rising Stars for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
NIAGARA, New York, Aug. 27 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Seven Niagara University alumni are participating in the Western New York chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Rising Stars program, which recognizes young professionals for their career accomplishments. Honorees in this guided fundraising and awareness campaign participate in professional development and networking events and are paired with a mentor to help better the lives of children and adults living with c  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving Bainbridge NC
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2504): In the Matter of Notification by Bainbridge NC, LLC, 400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 212, Suffern, New York 10901, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Triangle Place Apartments in Durham County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 21, 2019, Bainbridge NC, LLC (Applicant), filed with the Comm  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving CPoint
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2676): In the Matter of Notification by CPoint, LLC, 400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 212, Suffern, New York 10901, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service Utilizing the Hot Water Capture, Cold Water Allocation Method in Aria North Hills Apartments in Wake County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision (HWCCWA) BY THE COMMISSION: On Augu  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving Emerald Forest NC
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2598): In the Matter of Notification by Emerald Forest NC, LLC, 400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 212, Suffern, New York 10901, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Emerald Place Apartments in Durham County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 22, 2019, Emerald Forest NC, LLC (Applicant), filed with t  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving Mag Hill NC
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2525): In the Matter of Notification by Mag Hill NC, LLC, 400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 212, Suffern, New York 10901, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Hillrock Estates Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 22, 2019, Mag Hill NC, LLC (Applicant) filed with the Co  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving Matthews Cove
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2284): In the Matter of Notification by Matthews Cove, LLC, 400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 212, Suffern, New York 10901, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Cove at Matthews Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 22, 2019, Matthews Cove, LLC (Applicant) filed with th  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving Preserve Forest
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2108): In the Matter of Notification by Preserve Forest, LLC, 400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 212, Suffern, New York 10901, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Green Rock Estates Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 22, 2019, Preserve Forest, LLC (Applicant), filed   more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving RAM Cary
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2700): In the Matter of Notification by RAM Cary, LLC, et al., 400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 212, Suffern, New York 10901, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Aurella Cary Apartments in Wake County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 23, 2019, RAM Cary, LLC, et al.1 (Applicant), filed with the C  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving Somerstone NC
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2207): In the Matter of Notification by Somerstone NC, LLC, 400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 212, Suffern, New York 10901, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Somerstone Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 22, 2019, Somerstone NC, LLC (Applicant), filed with the Com  more
NPD Assesses Tariff Impact on Sales Across Categories
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Sept. 6 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: * * * - Custom Analyses Can Assess Item-Level Impact to Guide Planning * * * How will current and future tariffs impact consumer purchasing? According to a new report from The NPD Group, buying decisions will be impacted less by household income or cost and more by whether a product is considered a "necessity." The report, Navigating Pricing in a Post-Tariff World, maps more tha  more
NY A.G. James: Google and Youtube to Pay Record Figure for Illegally Tracking and Collecting Personal Information From Children
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Google and YouTube Violated Children's Online Privacy Protection ActIn Order to Serve Targeted Ads on YouTube - Companies Agree to Pay New York $34 Million as Part of $170 National Settlement, One of the Largest Privacy Settlements in U.S. History * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that Google, LLC (Google) and YouTube, LLC (YouTube) have agreed to pay a record   more
NY A.G. James: New York Victorious in Fight to Count Every Person in Census
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after New York and the 26-member coalition it is leading were granted the right to intervene as defendants in the Alabama census case: "We are intervening in this case because the federal government is failing its obligation to represent the American people, and this lawsuit deserves a robust defense. We will continue to   more
NYC Health + Hospitals Launches a Support Program for Individuals With Mental Health Needs
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - The program will transition adults with mental health needs from short-term inpatient treatment to an ongoing community-based setting - OneCity Health investing over $4M in the intervention program as part of DSRIP funding * * * NYC Health + Hospitals' Office of Behavioral Health, in partnership with OneCity Health, today announced the launch of Pathway Home, an innovative care transition progr  more
NYC Health + Hospitals Launches Correctional Health Services Point of Reentry
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - Point of Reentry and Transition practices open at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County to improve continuity and quality of medical care for patients leaving City jails * * * NYC Health + Hospitals launched Point of Reentry and Transition (PORT) practices, an initiative of Correctional Health Services (CHS) with the Office of Ambulatory Care, NYC Health + Hospi  more
O'Reilly Announces Keynote Speakers and Session Lineup for Strata Data Conference, New York 2019
SEBASTOPOL, California, Sept. 3 -- O'Reilly Media issued the following news release: O'Reilly, the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, today announced the lineup of speakers at its upcoming Strata Data Conference, presented with Cloudera, taking place Sept. 23-26 in New York City at the Javits Center. The Strata Data Conference brings the latest and most important developments in the world of data to an audience of researchers, data scientists, analysts, exec  more
O'Reilly Media: 2019 Strata Data, New York Award Finalists Announced
SEBASTOPOL, California, Sept. 4 -- O'Reilly Media issued the following news release: O'Reilly, the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, today announced the finalists for the 2019 Strata Data Awards in New York. The program recognizes the most innovative startups, leaders and data science projects from Strata sponsors and exhibitors around the world. The award winners will be announced at the upcoming Strata Data Conference, presented with Cloudera, taking plac  more
Pega to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 -- Pegasystems, a developer of strategic applications for marketing, sales, customer service and operations, issued the following news release: Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the software company empowering digital transformation at the world's leading enterprises, today announced that its chief financial officer, chief administrative officer, and senior vice president, Ken Stillwell, will present at the following upcoming investor conferences: * D.A. David  more
Perspecta to Participate in the Citi 2019 Global Technology Conference
CHANTILLY, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Perspecta, a provider of information solutions, engineering and analytics for the U.S. Government, issued the following news release: Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, announced today that it will participate in the Citi 2019 Global Technology Conference in New York, NY on Sept. 6, 2019. Mac Curtis, president and chief executive officer of Perspecta, will participate in a fireside chat and question and answer session at 11  more
Pillsbury Advises His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex on Development of Travalyst Sustainable Tourism Initiative
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - First-of-its-Kind Partnership Unites Travel Industry Leaders to Promote More Responsible Practices * * * A cross-office team of more than 50 Pillsbury lawyers is providing pro bono legal advice to His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex in connection with the launch of Travalyst. The Duke of Sussex and numerous travel industry leaders--including Booking.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, TripAdvis  more
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman: ABA Section Names International Trade Associate Its Outstanding Volunteer in 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: The American Bar Association's Section of International Law presented Washington, DC-based International Trade associate Sahar Hafeez with its 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Award. Hafeez advises U.S. and international companies across multiple industries on international trade matters, including trade remedy laws, import and export regulations, customs laws, trade negotiations, and OFAC sanctions.  more
Port Authority Reports New Records in July 2019 at Region's Airports, Path, Seaport and Goethals Bridge
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: Port of New York and New Jersey reports highest monthly cargo volume on record in July, surpassing previous all-time monthly record set in October 2018; Port maintains position of No. 2 in the nation over Long Beach; Port Authority airports report second busiest July on record,keeping airports on pace for record 2019; PATH achieves record breaking monthly ridership,carrying 7.18 million passe  more
Rabbi Charles K. Briskin Inducted to Board of Governors of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion issued the following news release: Rabbi Charles K. Briskin, Senior Rabbi of Shir Ami Bucks County Congregation and leading national social activist, was inducted to the Board of Governors of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion at its meeting in New York on June 3, 2019. President Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D., stated, "Rabbi Chuck Briskin is a distinguished alum who has shared his expertise as a me  more
Rabbi Ronald M. Segal Inducted to Board of Governors of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion issued the following news release: Rabbi Ronald M. Segal, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sinai in Atlanta and President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), was inducted to the Board of Governors of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) at its meeting in New York on June 3, 2019. HUC-JIR President Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D. stated, "Rabbi Ron Segal is a distinguished alum who has   more
Radisson Announces the Opening of Two Hotels in New York City
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 4 -- Radisson Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Rezidor Hotel Group, issued the following news release: Radisson, one of the best-recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of two hotels in Manhattan, Radisson Hotel New York Midtown-Fifth Avenue located at 25 West 51st Street and Radisson Hotel New York Wall Street located at 52 William Street. Both hotels offer modern amenities, contemporary designs and a convenient location for guests. After a day of work or   more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Announces New Graduate Game Design Programs
TROY, New York, Sept. 5 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Graduate programs in critical game design combine theory with practice * * * Graduate programs in game design are coming to the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute next year. The new degrees, which include a master's and Ph.D. in critical game design, will be offered beginning in the fall semester of 2020. The new programs are among very few in the w  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Integrated Sciences Academy Launches Two New Interdisciplinary Minors
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 4 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - RIT students can now minor in cognitive neuroscience and art of science/science of art * * * Rochester Institute of Technology students now have the option of minoring in two new interdisciplinary programs rooted in science. The Integrated Sciences Academy now offers minors in applied cognitive neuroscience and art of science/science of art. The minor in applied cognitive neuroscienc  more
S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Nine Companies Set to Join S&P MidCap 400
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - 10 Companies to Join S&P SmallCap 600 * * * S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following index adjustments to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 to ensure each index more appropriately represents its market capitalization range. The changes will be effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, September 23 to coincide with the September rebalance. S&P SmallCap 600 const  more
Save Up to 70%, Receive Added Values, Exclusive Amenities & More During Travel Impressions' 'VAXiversary' Sale
FARMINGDALE, New York, Sept. 3 -- Travel Impressions, a leisure tour operator, issued the following news release: With 365 days of better booking with VAX VacationAccess, the booking engine that gives agents the innovative features, stronger capabilities and access to global products they need to close sales faster, Travel Impressions (www.TravelImpressions.com) is celebrating with reduced rates on properties throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, the United States, Hawaii and Europe, complimentary   more
Savills Diachok Awarded Master of Corporate Real Estate in Workplace Strategy
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Savills Roberta Diachok has been awarded the designation of Master of Corporate Real Estate, workplace specialization (MCR.w) by CoreNet Global, the world's leading professional association for corporate real estate (CRE) and workplace executives. Diachok, a vice president of project management and design in Savills Toronto office, has more than two decades of experience in commercial real estate and interior a  more
Shireen Nasir Joins Kilpatrick Townsend in New York
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 6 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton announced today the addition of Shireen Nasir as an associate in New York joining the firm's internationally-recognized Trademark and Copyright Team. Ms. Nasir's addition follows the expansion of the New York office's Trademark & Copyright Team after Mannu Harnal and Brittany Hazelwood joined earlier this year. Ms. Nasir's practice concentrates on tradema  more
Siriusxm and Fox News Extend Broadcast Agreement
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: SiriusXM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and FOX News Media today announced a new long-term agreement to continue to carry FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX News Headlines 24/7. As part of the new agreement, FOX News On-Demand Audio will now be distributed via SiriusXM's On-Demand platform and on Pandora as podcasts, making FNC's top rated weekday primetime prog  more
Starr Insurance Companies Appoints Dr. Haoming Zhou as General Manager and President of Starr China
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Starr Companies, a provider of property, casualty, accident and health insurance products, issued the following news: Starr Insurance Companies today announced the appointment of Dr. Haoming Zhou as general manager and president of Starr China Property and Casualty Insurance Ltd., effective September 2nd. Dr. Zhou has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience. Prior to joining Starr, he worked in Singapore, Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai in a variety of senior ma  more
Starr Insurance Companies Extends Defense Base Act Coverage to Small Contractors
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Starr Companies, a provider of property, casualty, accident and health insurance products, issued the following news, dated Sept. 1: Starr Wright Insurance Agency, Inc. ("Starr Wright USA"), a division of Starr Insurance Companies, today announced a new distribution channel for Starr Insurance Companies' Defense Base Act insurance coverage, specifically to serve the needs of small federal government contractors. The coverage includes statutory federal workers' compensation  more
State Archives Partnership Trust Receives $100,000 Grant From the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation to Expand State Archives Educator Resources
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * - Grant Supports Trust's First Project as the New Host of the New York Council for History Education * * * The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation awarded the New York State Archives Partnership Trust (APT), the non-profit arm of the New York State Archives, a $100,000 matching grant for Consider the Source Online: Teaching with Historical Records Project. The project will create a  more
SUNY-Buffalo Speakers Series to Welcome Central Park Five Member, 'Shark Tank' Investor, Pulitzer Prize Winner
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 3 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: Central Park Five member Yusef Salaam, Pulitzer Prize winner Maggie Haberman and "Shark Tank" investor Daymond John are among the speakers who will headline the University at Buffalo's 2019-20 Distinguished Speakers Series. The 33rd annual series will also feature deaf activist and "Dancing with the Stars" winner Nyle DiMarco and renowned conservationist and environmental journali  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Developing Richer Understanding of Natural Sciences Critical to Making Better Policy Decisions
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 4 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: To fully understand the challenges of progressive environmental transformation requires that policy makers develop a more sophisticated and nuanced relationship with the various sciences and the kinds of knowledge their work can provide, according to the results of a new study by a University at Buffalo sociologist. Jordan Besek, an assistant professor in UB's  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Moog CEO Named 2019 Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 4 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: John Scannell, chairman and CEO of Moog Inc., will be honored as the 2019 Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year by the University at Buffalo School of Management. The award will be presented at the 70th Annual UB School of Management Alumni Association Awards Banquet beginning at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, located at 2 Fountain Plaza. Scannell was selected by   more
SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse University Announce Renewed Academic, Research-Based Partnership
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news release: * * * - Agreement elevates longstanding relationship between institutions * * * Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Interim President David Amberg today, Aug. 26, jointly announced a renewed agreement that enhances academic, co-curricular and research-based offerings for both institutions'  more
SUNY-Geneseo: Service and Research Boost Washington Monthly Rankings
GENESEO, New York, Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Washington Monthly magazine has again ranked SUNY Geneseo second overall among 606 master's universities in the nation for its contributions to the public good across three broad categories: social mobility, research, and promoting public service. To be at the top of the ranking, colleges need to "be excellent across the full breadth of our measures, rather than excelling in just one measu  more
SUNY-Potsdam Faculty Develop 'Potsdam Pathways' General Education Curriculum, Prepare to Launch New Program
POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 29 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: As students and faculty return for the fall semester at The State University of New York at Potsdam, major changes are underway to transform the College's curriculum. Following three years of study, the SUNY Potsdam Faculty Senate voted last spring to endorse a new general education program, which has now moved into the implementation phase. A task force and steering committee made up of fa  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical University Announces Agreement With Cardiovascular Group of Syracuse to Join Faculty
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 4 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Upstate Medical University Campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University has announced an agreement to have the Cardiovascular Group of Syracuse, a comprehensive cardiology practice in Central New York, join its faculty. The move was effective Sept. 1. The move to add the practice that includes eight cardiologists to the Upstate medical faculty is a key step in Upstate continuing to build its   more
SUNY: Chancellor Johnson Leads Tour of Construction Site of New State-of-the Art Facility at University at Albany
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 3 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today led a tour of the new Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship Complex (ETEC) currently under construction at the University at Albany. The building already showcases SUNY's commitment to solving complex global climate issues, while providing the infrastructure needed to deliver the academic and technical training for the future workf  more
Superintendent of Financial Services Lacewell Announces Approval of Conversion of Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union to New York State Charter
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Approval Allows Hudson Valley Credit Union to Convert and Expand to 12 Counties * * * Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union's application to convert its charter to conduct business under a New York State charter, effective October 1, 20  more
TD Bank Offers Career Relaunch Program for Professionals Re-Entering the Workforce
CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R), today announced that it is launching a new program to enable individuals to re-enter the financial services industry following a career break. Working with iRelaunch, a leader in creating successful career re-launch programs, TD's Commercial Bank will offer a career program for return-to-work professionals in the metro New York City area who h  more
The Luxury Collection Announces the Opening of the Brand's Eighth Hotel in China
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts, a subsidiary of Marriott International, issued the following news: The Luxury Collection today announced the opening of Na Lotus Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nanning. Located in the capital of the Guangxi Province, the opening marks the brand's eighth property in China. Na Lotus Hotel resides in a high-rise landmark building, immersing guests in the heart of the business district. The contemporary setting merges the rich herita  more
Three at Cornell University Receive NEH Grants
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 4 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell faculty and staff are the recipients of three National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants totaling more than $300,000, to fund research and preservation projects. Sturt Manning, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Classical Archaeology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Cornell Tree-Ring Laboratory, is directing "Medieval Monuments and Wooden Cultural Heritage on Cypru  more
Tradeweb Announces Central Counterparty Clearing for European ETFs in Partnership With EuroCCP
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, and EuroCCP, Europe's leading equities clearing house, today announced a strategic collaboration to facilitate central counterparty clearing for European Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This collaboration will hel  more
UPS Expands Foreign Trade Zone Management And Consulting Services
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- UPS, a package delivery company and a provider of supply chain management solutions, issued the following news release: UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the recent integration and expansion of Zone Solutions* within its customs brokerage, warehousing, logistics and transportation business. The addition gives UPS a portfolio of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) consulting, management and fulfillment services. UPS also converted four of its major U.S. international air freight   more
Verizon Increases Dividend for 13th Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: The Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 61.50 cents per outstanding share, an increase of 1.25 cents per share, or 2.1 percent, from the previous quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on Nov. 1, 2019, to Verizon shareowners of record at the close of business on Oct. 10, 2019. This is the 13th consecutiv  more
Vermont A.G. Donovan Joins Coalition Asking Court to Block Refusal-of-Care Rule
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 6 -- Vermont Attorney General Thomas J. Donovan issued the following news release: Attorney General T.J. Donovan today joined a coalition of 26 public jurisdictions and health care providers in filing a motion for summary judgment, requesting that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) refusal-of-care rule. The rule seeks to expand the ability of businesses and individuals to refuse t  more
Virginia A.G. Herring Urges Court to Block Trump Administration's Rule Allowing Discrimination in Providing Health Care
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the following news release: * * * - HHS 'Refusal-of-Care' Rule would allow businesses and individuals to discriminate against patients and refuse to provide necessary health care ~ * * * Attorney General Mark R. Herring today joined a coalition of 26 public jurisdictions and health care providers in filing a motion for summary judgment requesting that the United States District Court for the Southern District of   more
Wall Street Journal Ranks City College of New York 2nd Nationally in 'Best Value' Category
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- City College of New York issued the following news: The City College of New York ranks second among the 10 best value colleges nationally in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education 2020 College Rankings released today. CCNY also scores in the first decile for environment, a category that reflects diversity on campus. These latest rankings validate two of CCNY's traditional fortes: providing a superb education with great career preparation at an affordable price, and  more
Warner Bros. Television Group Returns to New York Comic Con October 4-6
BURBANK, California, Sept. 6 -- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, a division of Time Warner, issued the following news release: Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) returns to New York Comic Con (NYCC) IN 2019 with three new series and four returning favorites. On Friday, October 4, HBO presents an exclusive screening of Damon Lindelof's eagerly anticipated series "Watchmen," in advance of its Sunday, October 20, premiere at 9/8c on HBO. The NYCC debut screening will be followed by a Q&A sessio  more
Westwood One Kicks Off Its 33rd Consecutive Season as the Exclusive Network Radio Partner of the NFL
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., embarks on its 33rd consecutive year as the exclusive network radio partner of the National Football League. The season kicks off on Thursday, September 5, when the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers in a renewal of the NFL's oldest rivalry to commemorate the league's 100th season. Westwood One Sports' Monday night team o  more
Westwood One Kicks Off Podcast and Weekday Radio Show With Former NFL Punter Pat McAFEE
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., has partnered with former NFL punter, standup comedian, and social media star Pat McAfee to bring his popular podcast, The Pat McAfee Show 2.0 to Westwood One Podcast Network starting September 9, 2019. McAfee will expand his distribution from two podcasts a week to three, all featuring the former Indianapolis Colts punter deli  more
White & Case Advises on Issuance of E.ON SE's Green Bonds With a Principal Amount of Euros1.5 Billion
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised E.ON SE on the issuance of Green Bonds with an aggregate principal amount of Euros1.5 billion. The bonds are issued in two tranches. The first tranche has an aggregate principal amount of Euros750 million, a term of five years and a fixed coupon of 0.000%. The second tranche has an aggregate principal amount of Euros750 million, a term of ten years and a fixed coupon  more
White & Case Advises Starwood Capital Group on Acquisition of Finnish Rental Residential Portfolio
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Starwood Capital Group on the acquisition and financing by a controlled affiliate of a Finnish rental residential portfolio of approximately 2,200 units, in partnership with Avara Oy, from a consortium of domestic vendors. The portfolio of 73 assets is located across 16 cities, with 50% of the portfolio by value being in the Helsinki region. Starwood Capital Group i  more
White & Case Grows Its Global Project Development and Finance Practice in Washington, DC
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP continues to expand its Global Project Development and Finance Practice with the additions of Martin Menski, who joins as a partner, and Suzanne Perry, who joins as a counsel. Menski and Perry will work closely together in Washington, DC. "We are excited to welcome both Martin and Suzanne as we continue expanding our practice globally," said Mark Castillo-Bernaus, Global Head of  more
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