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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday September 08, 2019 ( 130 items )  

'Planned Parenthood Direct' App Expands to More Than Half the Country
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: * * * - Telehealth Program to be Available Nationwide by the End of 2020 * * * Planned Parenthood is excited to announce that Planned Parenthood Direct, an app that offers birth control and UTI treatment, is now available in more than half the country -- 27 states and the District of Columbia -- and will be live in all 50 states by the end of 2020. The app is a convenient way for people to ac  more

2019 College Football Hall of Fame Profile: Coach Joe Taylor
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: Coach Joe Taylor will be officially inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame during the 62nd NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 10 in New York City. Joe Taylor7607 Head Coach: 233-96-4 (70.6%) Howard University (1983) Virginia Union University (1984-91) Hampton University (1992-2007) Florida A&M University (2008-12) * Ranks in the FCS Top-10 for coaching winning per  more

350.org: The Intercept Presents 'The Right to a Future,' Evening Hosted by Naomi Klein and Featuring Climate Activists
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: On September 9, The Intercept will present "The Right to a Future," an evening hosted by senior correspondent Naomi Klein, author of the coming book "On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal," and headlined by trailblazing climate activist Greta Thunberg, author of "No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference." Together with youth leaders Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Xiye Bastida, and Vic Barrett, as well as Amazon-based Indige  more

Access Now: #KeepItOn Coalition Warns Internet Shutdowns Will Further Hurt Hong Kong
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Access Now issued the following news release: As part of a larger crackdown on the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has suggested that her administration would consider using legacy emergency legal powers to allow the Government of Hong Kong to censor, disrupt, and block social media and other communication platforms, and to shut down the internet. More recently, there are reports of renewed distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and other cyb  more

ACLU Issues Statement on Trump Administration Announcement on Military Construction Funds for Border Wall
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement by Dror Ladin, staff attorney with the National Security Project, on the announcement by the Trump administration on military construction funds for border wall: The Trump administration will reportedly divert $3.6 billion from military construction projects for Pres  more

Advertising Council: Seize the Awkward Partners With Musicians Amine, Hayley Kiyoko, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling to Encourage Young Adults to Start a Conversation About Mental Health
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Advertising Council issued the following news release: To coincide with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (September), the Ad Council's Seize the Awkward campaign is launching a new video series starring musicians Amine, Hayley Kiyoko, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling to empower teens and young adults to talk about mental health with their friends.Through an anthem spot and four personal story videos, the artists share their own personal experiences of how starting  more

Advocates From the Parkinson's Community Unite on Capitol Hill to Urge for Critical Research Funding
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research issued the following news release: The Parkinson's Foundation and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) will convene more than 150 advocates from across the United States, along with leading experts in Parkinson's research, public policy and advocacy, on September 9 - 10 in Washington, D.C. for the 2019 Parkinson's Policy Forum. The event is also supported by nine other Parkinson's organizations   more

Albany Med Physician Receives National Award for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Michael Dailey, M.D., chief of the Division of Prehospital and Operational Medicine and professor of Emergency Medicine at Albany Medical College, has been named EMS Medical Director of the Year by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Dr. Dailey, who has been involved in EMS for over 35 years, is credited for his role in transforming the lands  more

Albany Medical Center Welcomes Endocrinologist Dr. Pasquale Passarella
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 6 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Pasquale Passarella, M.D., an endocrinologist, has joined Albany Med's Division of Endocrinology and has been appointed assistant professor of medicine at Albany Medical College. Dr. Passarella has a special interest in treating patients with diabetes and thyroid disorders, including performing thyroid ultrasounds and thyroid nodule biopsies. He also treats adult patients   more

Albany Medical College to Host Conferences for Primary Care Providers
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 3 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Albany Medical College's Department of Medicine, in collaboration with the New York Chapter, American College of Physicians, will host two conferences in September for primary care providers. 1st Annual International Geriatrics Symposium for the Primary Care Provider The 1st Annual International Geriatrics Symposium for the Primary Care Provider, co-sponsored by McGill Un  more

American National Standards Institute Issues Update for Standards Bodies Related to Huawei
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: In its ongoing effort to monitor issues related to Huawei for the benefit of the standards community, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has issued the following announcement: As reported by ANSI on August 21, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) extended a waiver to U.S. companies for limited business with Huawei and removed paragraph (c)(4)   more

American National Standards Institute: Angie Graves to Join Workcred Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: Workcred is pleased to announce that Angie Graves will join the Workcred Board of Directors for a three-year term, effective immediately. An affiliate of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Workcred's mission is to strengthen workforce quality by improving the credentialing system, ensuring its ongoing relevance, and preparing employers, workers, educators, and governments to use it e  more

American National Standards Institute: Nominations Sought for ANAB Assessor of the Year Award
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is seeking nominations for its Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award. Nominations are open until November 1, 2019, and may be submitted through the online nominations form. Established in 2017 to honor the memory of Terry Burgess, a valued ANAB employee, the award recogni  more

American National Standards Institute: People on the Move
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: People on the Move highlights the career advancements of high-level trailblazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization, contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and conformance community. USP, a member of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has announced two additions to its senior staff. Mary Backstrom has been appointed USP's vi  more

American National Standards Institute: Standards Support Natural Disaster Preparedness and Recovery as Hurricane Dorian Moves From Bahamas to Florida
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: As rescue and recovery efforts from Hurricane Dorian get underway in the Bahamas, residents and businesses in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina are bracing for impact as the category 2 storm nears the Florida coastline. While hurricanes and other natural disasters can't be controlled, voluntary consensus standards can help to mitigate damage and support effective emergency response and cleanup   more

American Philosophical Association Announces 2020 Lectures
NEWARK, Delaware, Sept. 6 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news release: The American Philosophical Association is pleased to announce that Patricia Kitcher (Columbia University), Daniel Dennett (Tufts University), and David Chalmers (New York University) have been selected to give lectures at the 2020 APA divisional meetings. Professor Kitcher will give the de Gruyter Kant Lecture at the 2020 Eastern Division meeting in Philadelphia, PA. The de Gruyter Kant Lectu  more

AmfAR Launches New Ending the HIV Epidemic Database
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The American Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release: amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, today announced the launch of an interactive visual tool created in response to President Trump's plan--Ending the HIV Epidemic--to end new HIV transmissions in the U.S. by 2030. The database zeroes in on the "geographic hotspots" of HIV that are targeted in the plan by offering contextual data of service availability, policy and infectious disease informati  more

ASPCA and Wings of Rescue Fly Nearly 200 Homeless Animals in the Path of Hurricane Dorian to Safety
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Cats and dogs will be placed with shelters in the Northeast to be made available for adoption * * * The ASPCA(R) (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) and Wings of Rescue are collaborating to transport nearly 200 homeless animals at risk of being impacted by Hurricane Dorian to animal shelters outside of the storm's path. The unowned animals a  more

Astrobiology Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 5 -- Astrobiology, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on findings and discoveries from interplanetary exploration and laboratory research, published eight research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2019 edition: * Deciphering Biosignatures in Planetary Contexts * Hidden in the Figures: What Students Are Telling Us About the Effectiveness of Astrobiology Outreach * Nucleic Acid Extraction and Sequencing from Low-Biomass Synthetic Mars An  more

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Gift $2M to Fund Social Justice Initiatives With the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), and the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights announced today that both received gifts of $1 million from Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Their donation will be used to support the NAACP LDF's ongoing and expanded efforts to strengthen our democracy and advance racial justice; their gift to the Young Center will help to establish t  more

Brooklyn Journal of International Law Issues 10 Research Articles in July 1, 2019 Edition
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 4 -- The Brooklyn Journal of International Law, a journal from the Brooklyn Law School, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its July 1, 2019 edition: * "Why Did Constantinople Get the Works? That's Nobody's Business but the Turks." A New Approach to Cultural Property Claims and Geographic Renaming Under the 1970 UNESCO Convention * A Third Way of Thinking about Cultural Property * Comparative Analysis of the EU's GDPR and Brazil's LGPD: Enforcem  more

Catholic Charities of Buffalo to Open Kenmore Food Pantry and Outreach September 9
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 5 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release: Catholic Charities of Buffalo will open its ninth food pantry and outreach site Monday, Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m., at Catholic Charities' 3370 Delaware Ave., Kenmore site. The new pantry will be open Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and will serve eligible residents of the 14217 ZIP Code. The location was selected based on the number of Supplemental Nutrition Assistan  more

Center for Constitutional Rights: Newly Disclosed Documents Reveal Gitmo Prisoner Has Attempted Suicide
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: Today, a newly publicly-released court filing revealed that a Guantanamo prisoner has attempted suicide. According to an emergency motion filed by the Center for Constitutional Rights, client Sharqawi Al Hajj cut his wrists with a piece of glass while on a recent call with his lawyer, after making specific statements in prior weeks about wanting to "try to kill himself." Attorneys are due in federal cou  more

Church World Service Issues Statement on New York Times Report on Refugee Resettlement Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Church World Service issued the following statement by President and CEO John L. McCullough in response to the New York Times report that Trump administration's officials have again proposed reducing and even zeroing out refugee resettlement in fiscal 2020: * * * - Stephen Miller is bent on single-handedly changing the character of our nation * * * "We can not underestimate what will be lost if the U.S. is no longer a place of refuge. As senior administration offic  more

Coalition Against Insurance Fraud: Amicus Brief - NY Immunity Law Is Shield Against Defamation Lawsuits, Not Used as a Sword
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud issued the following news release: * * * - Anti-fraud groups defend reporting of suspected physician misconduct * * * New York's immunity law shields against defamation suits aimed at insurers by medical providers who are reported in good faith to the state for suspected fraud, urges an amicus brief filed by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). "A statute conferring presumptive immunity  more

Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Columbia Ranked Top Medical Center for Research
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Columbia University Irving Medical Center has been named the top health care institution for scientific research by the 2019 Nature Index Annual Tables. The index highlights the institutions and countries with the highest outputs of top-quality research in the natural sciences over the past year, based on the share of articles published in 82 prestigious scientific journals. Columbia placed first in the ra  more

Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Horwitz Prize Awarded for Work on Critical Cancer Pathway
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Until the end of the 20th century, most cancer therapies worked by attacking replicating cells, an approach that devastated nearly as many normal cells as malignant ones. Discoveries of the processes that control the growth, division, and spread of cancer cells, and the signals that cause these cells to die naturally, gave rise to a new era of targeted therapies--drugs that focus on specific molecular targ  more

Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Invitation to Participate in the Rally for Medical Research on Capitol Hill
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Medical research advocates will gather Sept. 19, 2019, in Washington, D.C., for the annual Rally for Medical Research Capitol Hill Day to urge Congress to provide robust, sustained, and predictable increases in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in fiscal year 2020 and beyond. Faculty, researchers, staff, and students of Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) are invited to part  more

Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Using Specialist Trainers to Teach Epic to Others
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Many of our colleagues have taken on extra roles to ensure the medical teams of Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) are ready for Epic's go-live on Jan. 31, 2020. Through the "specialists training specialists" program--or STS--physician assistants, attendings, fellows, house staff, and nurse practitioners are learning the ins and outs of Epic so they can train their colleagues. Sweta Patel   more

Community Foundation of Central New York: Good Lawns Cultivates Work Ethic and Entrepreneurial Spirit
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 6 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: The seed for Good Lawns was planted during a staff meeting. Hasan Stephens, founder and executive director of Good Life Youth Foundation, wondered how to teach youth to make money using resources around them. What about offering to clear snow or cut grass? Unfortunately, the young people seeking work wouldn't have equipment. What if they borrowed mowers and offered their services to the neighb  more

Competitive Enterprise Institute: Tech Antitrust Probes Good Politics for State AGs, But Terrible for Consumers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute, which is self-described as a non-profit public policy organization dedicated to advancing the principles of limited government, free enterprise and individual liberty, issued the following news release: According to reports, a group of state attorneys general are planning to launch antitrust probes into Facebook and Alphabet's Google division. New York AG Leticia James announced an investigation into Facebook over control of personal   more

Cooper Hewitt to Bring Its Award-Winning 'Face Values' Installation to New York
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Cooper Hewitt Museum issued the following news release: "Face Values: Exploring Artificial Intelligence" at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, explores the possibilities and limits of artificial intelligence through interactive works featuring technologies such as face detection, emotion recognition and eye-tracking. On view in the museum's Process Lab Sept. 20 through May 17, 2020, the immersive installation features commissioned work by R. Luke DuBois, Zachary Lieb  more

Counter Extremism Project: Extremist Content Online - Another Pro-ISIS Channel Found on YouTube
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - White Supremacist Telegram Channel Shares Instructions for Making TATP Explosives * * * The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. This week, a pro-ISIS account that linked to propaganda appeared on YouTube and an unofficial media group that supports the terror group  more

Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres: Greece - Inhumane Policies Keep Children and Other Vulnerable People Trapped in Overcrowded Camps
ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 5 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: ATHENS/NEW YORK--After thousands of new arrivals in recent weeks, approximately 24,000 people seeking asylum in Europe are now trapped in dangerously overcrowded reception centers on Greece's islands in the Aegean sea, including children and other vulnerable people whose needs are deliberately neglected by Greek and European Union authorities, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontier  more

Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres: Mexico - US Migration Policy Endangers Lives of Asylum Seekers in Tamaulipas State
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, Sept. 5 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: Mexico City/New York --The United States policy forcing asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while awaiting legal proceedings is endangering the lives of vulnerable people trapped in cities with high rates of violence in Tamaulipas state, the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said Thursday. In addition to the serious s  more

Environmental Defense Fund Issues Statement on Trump Administration Announcement to Rollback Lighting Standards
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Managing Director Elizabeth Sturcken: "The Trump Administration today announced the rollback of new lighting standards, which are the nation's leading energy savings initiative next to vehicle fuel economy standards. The decision will slow the U.S. transition to more efficient light bulbs. Less-efficient bulbs estimated to cost the average household over $100 extra a year in electricity costs, while generating  more

Episcopal Relief and Development: Supporting Dioceses Responding to Hurricane Dorian
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news release: Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting Episcopal dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Dorian as they respond to the needs of impacted communities. As of Tuesday morning, September 3, Hurricane Dorian, now a Category 3 storm, has moved through the Caribbean, lingering over the Bahamas, and has begun to move north towards the eastern coast of the United States. The storm hovered over the Baham  more

Ethics & International Affairs Journal Issues 7 Research Articles in Fall 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- Ethics and International Affairs, a journal that says it features principles of justice and morality into discussions of dilemmas related to current policy developments, global institutional arrangements and the conduct of important international actors from the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, published seven research articles on the following topics in its Fall 2019 edition: * A Human Rights Approach to Conflict Resolution * Battlefield Mercy: Unpack  more

EVENT Oct. 10-12, 2019: IEEE-USA Schedules IEEE Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- IEEE-USA, a unit of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, will host an IEEE Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference at the Faculty House, Columbia University, New York, Oct. 10-12: Keynote topics: You are under attack: Either you're under attack and you know it. Or you're under attack and you don't know it yet. Most organizations are breached within 24 hours, and attackers lurk in environment for more than a year before det  more

EVENT Oct. 15-17, 2019: American Association of Advertising Agencies Schedules 2019 StratFest
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The American Association of Advertising Agencies will host the 2019 StratFest, Oct. 15-17: Agenda and Speakers: The Brilliant Idea Workshop This workshop is about brilliant ideas--the ones that dazzle, illuminate, and surprise. The ones that change how we think, what we do, and how we behave. If we better understand these efforts of brilliance, then perhaps we will be better equipped to help inspire their creation at our places of work. In this session, Ed Cotton will sha  more

EVENT Oct. 17, 2019: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Schedules Fraud Risk Management Summit
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners will host a Fraud Risk Management Summit at One Liberty Plaza, New York, Oct. 17: Agenda and speakers: Upping Your Game: Fighting Fraudsters with Cutting-Edge Technology Moderator: James Ruotolo, Senior Director, Product Management & Product Marketing - Fraud & Security Intelligence, SAS Panelist: Steven Proctor, Vice President Audit & Risk Management Services, Flex * * * Anatomy of an Internal Fraud Investigation Mode  more

EVENT Oct. 17, 2019: CFA Society New York Schedules Private Wealth Managers, Succession Plans - Handing Off the Baton
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- CFA Society New York will host Private Wealth Managers, Succession Plans - Handing Off the Baton, Oct. 17: Agenda and Speaker: Observations - Wealth Management Succession Ecosystem & Options Speaker: Scott Slater, Vice President, Practice Management & Consulting, Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions * * * Speakers: - Matt Crow, CFA, ASA, President, Mercer Capital - Steven Levitt, Founder & Managing Director, Park Sutton Advisors - Elizabeth Nesvold, Managing Partner  more

EVENT Oct. 17, 2019: International Swaps and Derivatives Association Schedules 2019 Canada Conference
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will host the 2019 Canada Conference at the Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Oct. 17: Agenda and Speakers: Canadian Regulatory Update This panel will provide an overview of current pending Canadian regulations and ISDA's advocacy work on behalf of its members regarding those regulations. Speakers: Lisa Mantello, Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP; Aaron Palmer, Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP; Tim Reib  more

EVENT Oct. 21-23, 2019: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Schedules Conference on Credit Unions
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants will host a Conference on Credit Unions at the Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee, Oct. 21-23: Keynote Speaker: Credit Union Issues & Opportunities - Jay Johnson, Chief Collaboration Officer, Callahan & Associates * * * Agenda and Speakers: CECL Methodologies, Real World Examples Speaker: Mike Umscheid, CEO, ARCSys * * * The Strategic Shift of ALCO Speakers: Rob Johnson, Executive Vice President/Principal,   more

EVENT Oct. 22, 2019: CFA Society New York Schedules Alternative Investments for Private Wealth Advisors
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- CFA Society New York will host an Alternative Investments for Private Wealth Advisors, Oct. 22: Keynote Speakers: - Rob Brown, PhD, CFA, Chief Investment Officer - Integrated Financial Partners - Joan Solotar, Senior Managing Director, Head of Private Wealth Solutions - The Blackstone Group Speakers: Due Diligence Perspectives - Aref Jessani, SVP Research & Due Diligence, iCapital - Jonathan Lee, Director of Private Strategies - The Colony Group - Wayne Yi, CFA, Head  more

EVENT Oct. 23, 2019: International Swaps & Derivatives Association Schedules Annual Australia Conference
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will host its 2019 Annual Conference at the Westin Sydney, Australia, Oct. 23: Agenda and Speakers: Keynote Interview: Building Momentum in RFRs How is the industry progressing with the move from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates (IBORs) to risk-free rates (RFRs)? What is the future for the BBSW? - Progress in the global benchmark reform agenda - Future of the BBSW and RBA cash rate - Development of forward-loo  more

EVENT Oct. 24, 2019: New York State School Boards Association Schedules 23rd Annual Pre-Convention School Law Seminar
LATHAM, New York, Aug. 29 -- The New York State School Boards Association will host the 23rd Annual Pre-Convention School Law Seminar at the Riverside Hotel, Rochester, New York, Oct. 24: Keynote speaker: Robert J. Duffy * * * Agenda and speakers: Trauma Informed Schools -Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences Speakers: Isaac Collins, Assistant Principal, Webster Central School District and Licensed Psychotherapist, Collins & Collins Clinical Services; Shameka Collins, L  more

EVENT Oct. 24-25, 2019: American Arbitration Association Schedules Dispute Resolution in the International Oil & Gas Business - An ICDR/AIPN Conference
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The American Arbitration Association will host a Dispute Resolution in the International Oil and Gas Business - An ICDR/AIPN Conference at the Hyatt Regency Galleria Hotel, Houston, Texas, Oct. 24-25: Agenda and Speakers: Corporate Counsel Roundtable The clients provide their overview of the important issues in oil & gas disputes that impact their companies. This panel of in-house counsel will discuss the critical issues from their perspective that arise from energy dispu  more

EVENT Oct. 28-29, 2019: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Schedules Dealership Conference
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants will host a Dealership Conference at the Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 28-29: Agenda and Speakers: Risk Management Speakers: Gil Van Over, President, gvo3 Consulting LLC; Melanie Webber, Partner, Fisher Phillips; Christopher Wilkinson, Principal, Crowe LLP * * * Economic State of the US Auto Industry Speaker: Ryan Brinkman, J.P. Morgan * * * How Dealers Should Prepare for the Future Speaker: Brian Bens  more

EVENT Oct. 3-5, 2019: American Accounting Association Schedules 2019 Impact the Future - A Conference About the Changing World of Accounting
SARASOTA, Florida, Aug. 27 -- The American Accounting Association will host 2019 Impact the Future: A Conference about the Changing World of Accounting, New York, Oct. 3-5: Agenda and Speakers: Impact the Future: Financial Reporting Speaker: Christine Botosan, Board Member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board * * * Impact the Future: Paradigm Shifts in Accounting Technology Speaker: Griffin Anderson, Serial Entrepreneur * * * Level Up Your Teaching Effectiveness with Technology S  more

EVENT Oct. 30, 2019: CFA Society New York Schedules 2019 Annual Dinner
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- CFA Society New York has will host the 2019 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Oct. 30: Keynote Speakers: - Jose Minaya, President & Chief Investment Officer, Nuveen - Suni P. Harford, Head of Investments, Group Managing Director, UBS Asset Management * * * Speakers: - Scott C. Evans, CFA, Fmr. Deputy Comptroller for Asset Management, Chief Investment Officer, Office of the NYC Comptroller - Maria Weitzer, CFA, Senior Investment Risk Manager, APG Asset Man  more

EVENT Oct. 8, 2019: International Swaps and Derivatives Association Schedules Symposium Benchmark Reform
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will host Symposium Benchmark Reform at the offices of Allen and Overy LLP, London, England, Oct. 8: Agenda and Speakers: Introduction to Alternative Risk-Free Rates and Work of the Risk-Free Rate Working Groups What are SOFR, SONIA, ESTER, SARON, TONA and the similar rates identified as alternatives to LIBOR and other IBORs? Why are they more robust than the IBORs? How are these rates currently traded and what needs to   more

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses 25 Candidates in Virginia's 2019 Elections
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Contributions are Part of Unprecedented $2.5 Million Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Effort to Elect Gun Sense Majority in Virginia General Assembly - Everytown, Moms Demand Action Will Also Unleash Grassroots Army to Elect Endorsed Candidates During Grassroots Weekends of Action on Sept. 21-22 and Oct. 19-20 * * * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced that it has endorsed 25 candid  more

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Releases New Report on Secure Gun Storage Practices and Policies
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Every Year, Nearly 350 Children Under the Age of 18 Unintentionally Shoot Themselves or Someone Else, According to Everytown's #NotAnAccident Index * * * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund released a new report detailing how secure gun storage practices can reduce gun violence, including gun suicides and unintentional shootings by children. The report covers: * The deadly toll of unsecured gun  more

Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action Applaud Walmart Decision to Prohibit Open Carry and Limit Ammunition Sales in Wake of El Paso Mass Shooting
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: * * * - Moms Demand Action Volunteers Took to Social Media to Ask Walmart to #RollbackOpenCarry, a Step That Starbucks, Chipotle, Target and Many Others Had Previously Taken - In 45 States, It's Legal to Carry Loaded Firearms in Public With No Permit or Safety Training; Prohibiting Open Carry in Stores Will Help to Keep Walmart Shoppers and Employees Safe * * *  more

Everytown for Gun Safety: Odessa Shooter Exploited Deadly Background Check Loophole to Purchase Firearm Used in West Texas Mass Shooting
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Multiple Media Outlets Reporting that the Odessa Shooter Purchased the Firearm Used in West Texas Mass Shooting from an Unlicensed Seller and Avoided a Background Check that He Could Not Pass - This Weekend Alone, Seven Americans are Dead after a Preventable Mass Shooting, Because the Senate has Refused to Require Background Checks on All Gun Sales * * * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety responded to mult  more

Food Bank For New York City Launches Citywide Campaign, 'Go Orange to End Hunger,' During Month of September
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- The Food Bank For New York City issued the following news: * * * - "Food insecurity is a growing problem in our city and the solution requires all New Yorkers to get involved" --Food Bank President & CEO, Margarette Purvis * * * Food Bank For New York City is calling on all New Yorkers to "Go Orange" in September for Hunger Action Month. Food insecurity is a major issue facing New York City, with 1 in 5 people relying on soup kitchens or food pantries to make ends meet.   more

Glen Cove Hospital RN Awarded Northwell's Top Nursing Honor
GLEN COVE, New York, Sept. 3 -- Glen Cove Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Alexa Damone, RN, recently became a critical care nurse in the ED * * * Glen Cove Hospital nurse Alexa Damone, RN won Northwell Health's 2019 President's Award for Nurse of the Year. Nominated by her colleagues, Ms. Damone is among the health system's 16,000 registered nurses spanning 23 hospitals. This year the award was shared with Long Island Jewish Medical Center's Jeffre  more

Guthrie Targets Faster Sepsis Detection Using Artificial Intelligence Technology With POC Advisor From Wolters Kluwer
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - Natural Language Processing scours provider notes for earlier and more accurate sepsis detection * * * Wolters Kluwer, Health today announced that Guthrie, a not-for-profit, integrated health care system in Pennsylvania and New York has selected POC Advisor(TM) to aid in rapid, accurate detection and treatment of sepsis at its four area hospitals. Beginning with Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, a Regional Le  more

Hadassah Foundation Awards $500,000 to Organizations Changing What Is Possible for Women and Girls
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Hadassah Foundation issued the following news release: The Hadassah Foundation, a public charity that awards grants to social change programming that empowers women and girls in Israel and the United States, is pleased to announce its 2019 grant recipients, ten organizations in Israel and the United states that are making it possible for women to advance in positions of power. The Hadassah Foundation has shifted its funding methodology in order to deepen its impact. Gr  more

Human Rights Watch: Nepal - Amend Laws Undermining Free Expression
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Proposed Legislation Will Have Chilling Effect on Media, Online Speech * * * The government of Nepal should revise several pieces of draft legislation that threaten to undermine the right to freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Prime Minister K. P. Oli. The government should also amend the recently revised Penal Code, which criminalizes speech on vague grounds, including that it   more

Human Rights Watch: Thailand - 'Disappeared' Activist's Remains Found
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Justice for 'Billy' Hindered by Cover-Up, Legal Loopholes * * * Thai authorities should immediately conduct a credible investigation into the abduction and murder of a prominent ethnic Karen activist who was forcibly disappeared more than five years ago. At a news conference on September 3, 2019, the Justice Ministry's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) announced that the remains of Porlajee Rakchongch  more

Hurricane Dorian Expected to Impact Georgia and the Carolinas
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: Hurricane Dorian may now impact Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, states which dealt last year with severe storms, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). "With more Americans than ever living in harm's way of hurricanes, it's absolutely critical to pay attention and take precautions," said Sean Kevelighan, CEO, I.I.I. "We have already seen Hurricane Barry make landfall in   more

IFAC Launches 'Future-Fit' Series to Address Changing Role of Accountants in Business
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The International Federation of Accountants issued the following news release: With a changing and uncertain business environment, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and finance functions must evolve to sit at the heart of decision making within their organizations, according to a series launched today by IFAC (the International Federation of Accountants). The series includes: * A vision for the CFO and finance function; * Future-fit accounting roles for the next decade; and  more

Industrial & Labor Relations Review Journal Issues 9 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 5 -- Industrial and Labor Relations Review, a journal that says it features capital and labor mobility, inequality, wage setting, unemployment, labor market dynamics, international migration, work organization and technology, human resource management and personnel economics, workplace conflicts and labor regulation from the Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations School, published nine research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: *   more

Inflammation Can Hijack Brain Repair Cells to Ramp Up Immune Attacks in MS, Researchers Report
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * - Johns Hopkins researchers and collaborators have traced abnormal activity of immature brain cells called "OPCs," which normally spring into action to repair nerve-insulating myelin after it is damaged by immune system attacks in MS. - The team reports that under inflammatory conditions such as what occurs in MS, the OPCs can be hijacked to act as immune helpers that can ramp up damage to myelin and  more

Insurance Information Institute Partnering With University of Pennsylvania At Annual Tech Gathering
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) is for the second straight year co-sponsoring with a University of Pennsylvania research center a competition for college students aimed at developing innovative solutions to real-world disaster resilience problems. To be held during the PennAppsXX hackathon, which starts on Friday, Sept. 6, and concludes on Sunday, Sept. 8, the I.I.I.'s and the University of  more

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: Investors Call for Urgent Action to Address the Human Rights Impacts of Amazon Fires
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release: * * * - All financial actors urged to review supply chains and business relationships to ensure they are not indirectly contributing to the conflagrations through deforestation as they have direct human rights impacts for local communities. * * * Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued a statement today calling on companies with operations and supply chains co  more

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: Shareholders Commend Walmart for Stepping Out to Promote Gun Safety
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release: * * * - In the absence of Congressional action, largest U.S. retailer demonstrates how the private sector can use its influence to positively influence the gun debate. * * * Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility are highlighting gun safety measures announced by Walmart on Tuesday as an example of how companies can show leadership in responding to gun violence when   more

International Journal of Constitutional Law Issues 16 Research Articles in April 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- The International Journal of Constitutional Law from the New York University School of Law, published 16 research articles on the following topics in its April 2019 edition: * 1989-2019: From democratic to abusive constitutional borrowing * Against instantaneous democracy * Back into the political? Rethinking judicial, legal, and transnational constitutionalism * Central Europe's descent into autocracy: A constitutional analysis of authoritarian populism * Decolonizing  more

International Rescue Committee Issues Statement on Refugee Resettlement Program
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement by President and CEO David Miliband: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds today to an unprecedented open letter to President Trump from retired Flag and General Officers of the U.S. military, including former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation's highest-ranking military officer, addressing the need for a 'robust' US refugee admissions program in the coming year. "This unprecedente  more

International Swaps and Derivatives Association Create to Add New Custody Function for Initial Margin
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release: ISDA and Linklaters have announced the addition of a new custody function on ISDA Create's initial margin (IM) offering, which will enable users to complete all documentation required for regulatory IM on a single platform. BNY Mellon will be the first custodian to go live on the platform. ISDA Create is an online solution that automates the process of producing and agreeing documentatio  more

JDRF Launches Northern California Center of Excellence to Accelerate Breakthroughs to Cure T1D
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation issued the following news release: JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, today announced the launch of the JDRF Northern California Center of Excellence, to accelerate high-impact research at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, to develop cures for T1D. "We're excited that the Northern California center is our first Center of Excellence," said Aaron J. Kowalsk  more

JDRF Launches Northern California Center of Excellence to Accelerate Breakthroughs to Cure T1D
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- JDRF, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, today announced the launch of the JDRF Northern California Center of Excellence, to accelerate high-impact research at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, to develop cures for T1D. "We're excited that the Northern California center is our fir  more

Journal of Biomechanical Engineering Issues 17 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, a journal that says it features application of mechanical engineering principles on the improvement of human health from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, published 17 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * A Multimodality Image-Based Fluid-Structure Interaction Modeling Approach for Prediction of Coronary Plaque Progression Using IVUS and Optical Coherence Tomography Data With Follow-  more

Journal of Cell Biology Issues 12 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Journal of Cell Biology, a peer-reviewed journal that describe applied cell biology in immunology, neurobiology, metabolism, virology, developmental biology and plant biology, published 12 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * BIK ubiquitination by the E3 ligase Cul5-ASB11 determines cell fate during cellular stress * CDK2 regulates the NRF1/Ehmt1 axis during meiotic prophase I * Chromatin compartment dynamics in a haploinsufficien  more

Journal of Experimental Medicine Issues 10 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Journal of Experimental Medicine, a journal that says it features studies in medical biology, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Caveolin-1 selectively regulates microRNA sorting into microvesicles after noxious stimuli * Identification of monocyte-like precursors of granulocytes in cancer as a mechanism for accumulation of PMN-MDSCs * Inherited IFNAR1 deficiency in otherwise healthy patients with adverse reaction t  more

Journal of Fluid Mechanics Issues 8 Research Articles in Nov. 10, 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Journal of Fluid Mechanics that says it covers theoretical, computational and experimental investigations of all aspects of the mechanics of fluids, published eight research articles, including the following topics, in its Nov. 10, 2019 edition: * Fluid deformable surfaces * Formation of compound droplets during fragmentation of turbulent buoyant oil jet in water * Hairpin vortices and highly elongated flow structures in a stably stratified shear layer * Numerical in  more

Journal of General Physiology Issues 4 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Journal of General Physiology, a journal that says it features biological, chemical or physical mechanisms of physiological significance, published four research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2019 edition: * A stochastic model of ion channel cluster formation in the plasma membrane * Cardiac contractile dysfunction and protein kinase C-mediated myofilament phosphorylation in disease and aging * The central role of the tail in switching off  more

Journal of International Law & Politics Issues 8 Research Articles in Spring 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Journal of International Law and Politics, a journal from the New York University School of Law, published eight research articles on the following topics in its Spring 2019 edition: * A Brief Criticism of the United States' Strategic Actions in Three Pending I.C.J. Cases, 51 N.Y.U. J. Int'l L. & Pol. 965 (2019). * Carbon Emissions as a Physical Property: Ontological Approaches to the WTO Like Products Debate, 51 N.Y.U. J. Int'l L. & Pol. 871 (2019). * Constitutional   more

Journal of Law & Business Issues 5 Research Articles in Spring 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Journal of Law and Business, a journal from the New York University School of Law, published five research articles on the following topics in its Spring 2019 edition: * Blockchains, Securities, and Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act * D.C. Circuit Upholds IRS's Voluntary Regulation of Tax Preparers -- Majority Holds APA's Statutory Notice and Comment Not Required: AICPA v. IRS * Franchisee Independence: Still Awaiting Customer Recognition * Hiding in Plain Sig  more

Journal of Palliative Medicine Issues 10 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 6 -- Journal of Palliative Medicine, a journal that says it reports clinical, educational, legal and ethical aspects of palliative care for patients in end of life or with intractable pain, focusing on improving quality of life, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial of Perioperative Palliative Care Surrounding Cancer Surgery for Patients and Their Family Members (PERIOP-PC)  more

Juhu Thukral Joins International Women's Health Coalition as Vice President of Programs
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The International Women's Health Coalition issued the following news release: The International Women's Health Coalition (IWHC) welcomes Juhu Thukral as Vice President of Programs. Thukral will lead the newly constituted programs team integrating IWHC's grantmaking, research, evaluation, and advocacy strategies to build on the organization's leadership in advancing sexual and reproductive rights and supporting feminist movements. Her diverse experiences deepen IWHC's abili  more

LatinoJustice PRLDEF: Immigrants, Advocates File Motion to Intervene to Defend Driver's Licenses Legislation in Erie County vs. New York State
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release: * * * - The motion Presents the Experiences of Immigrant Community Members in the Fight to Defend Driver's Licenses for All Immigrant New Yorkers * * * Yesterday, LatinoJustice PRLDEF along with Arnold & Porter filed a motion (link to motion here) to "Intervene as Defendants" in a case brought by Erie County Clerk on behalf of Hispanic Federation, New York Immigration Coalition, Rural and Migrant Ministry, and four   more

Law Review Journal Issues 6 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Law Review, a journal from the New York University School of Law, published six research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition: * Challenging Racist Predictive Policing Algorithms Under the Equal Protection Clause * Foreign Affairs Prosecutions * Judicial Independence, Collegiality, and the Problem of Dissent in Multi-Member Courts * Protecting Evolutionary Potential: Can the Endangered Species Act Save Species Before They Exist? * Taxing Pain an  more

Little Big Town to Perform at Save the Children's Centennial Celebration in New York
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, Sept. 6 -- Save the Children issued the following news release: Save the Children, the international humanitarian organization, announced today that award winning country music group Little Big Town will be performing at "The Centennial Gala: Changing The World for Children" gala in New York City on September 12. "For the past 100 years, Save the Children has worked tirelessly to advocate for the world's most vulnerable children," said Little Big Town, "We're so please  more

Mary Ann Liebert Inc.: Society of Cannabis Clinicians Names Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Its Official Journal
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 6 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (CCR) is honored to announce that the Society of Cannabis Clinicians (SCC) has named CCR its Official Journal. The SCC is a nonprofit educational and scientific society of physicians and health care professionals dedicated to the education and research support of cannabis for medical use. Its mission is to unite members of the various medical specialties and allied profe  more

Mary Jo O'Hagan of the Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education Wins New York State School Boards Association's Highest Award
LATHAM, New York, Sept. 3 -- The New York State School Boards Association issued the following news release: Mary Jo O'Hagan, a school board member in the Baldwin Union Free School District (USFD), has been named the winner of the New York State School Boards Association's (NYSSBA) top award for school board service. She will receive the 2019 Everett R. Dyer Award for Distinguished School Board Service at the Association's Annual Convention this October in Rochester, New York. "O'Hagan's lead  more

More Than 50 First-Time Exhibitors Join NAB Show New York
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: Fifty-one leading-edge companies will exhibit for the first time at the 2019 NAB Show New York, held October 16-17 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, where attendees can explore new products and technologies through in-depth exhibits and experiential demonstrations. The 50+ first-time exhibitors continue a trend of innovative companies doing business at NAB Show New York, where 30 percent   more

National Basketball Association: Sun's Jasmine Thomas Receives August WNBA Cares Community Assist Award Presented by State Farm
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- National Basketball Association issued the following news release: Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas has received the August WNBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by State Farm for her efforts with the WNBA's Breast Health Awareness (BHA) initiative. Thomas is a passionate supporter of the WNBA's BHA program and helped lead the charge for the Sun's Rock the Pink Weekend in August. When Thomas was at Duke, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and Thomas bega  more

National Insurance Crime Bureau: NY Immunity Law is Shield Against Defamation Lawsuits, Not Used as a Sword
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau issued the following news release: New York's immunity law shields against defamation suits aimed at insurers by medical providers who are reported in good faith to the state for suspected fraud, urges an amicus brief filed by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). "A statute conferring presumptive immunity is, by its very nature, intended to function as a litigation shield, not as a litigatio  more

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Maine's New Access to Medication Laws Going Into Effect This September
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: In June, Maine passed a package of bills focused on making prescriptions drugs more affordable - the law will go into effect in September (90 days after the bill signing). The package of bills creates a prescription drug affordability board, increases drug pricing transparency, and better regulates pharmacy benefit managers. The specific bills supported by the National MS Society include: * LD 1504: An Act   more

Nature Conservancy: New Trail Links Nature Preserve, Downtown Willsboro
KEENE VALLEY, New York, Sept. 5 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: The Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy has opened a new half-mile trail connecting Willsboro's Main Street with the Boquet River Nature Preserve's existing trail network--providing community and visitors convenient access to the Conservancy's 120-acre preserve, and giving a further boost to the village's ongoing downtown revitalization. "Ever since we started designing this trail network in 2015, we'  more

Nature Genetics Journal Issues 2 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- Nature Genetics, a journal that encompasses genetic and functional genomic studies on human and plant traits and on other model organisms, published two research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition: * Genome-wide association study identifies eight risk loci and implicates metabo-psychiatric origins for anorexia nervosa * Long-read sequencing identifies GGC repeat expansions in NOTCH2NLC associated with neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease The Au  more

Nature Genetics Journal Issues 2 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Nature Genetics, a journal that encompasses genetic and functional genomic studies on human and plant traits and on other model organisms, published two research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Adaptation of host transmission cycle during Clostridium difficile speciation * Mutations in RABL3 alter KRAS prenylation and are associated with hereditary pancreatic cancer The September 2019 edition of the Nature Genetics Journal can be viewed a  more

New York Red Bulls and United Soccer Coaches Renew Partnership
HARRISON, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- United Soccer Coaches issued the following news: The New York Red Bulls and United Soccer Coaches have renewed their partnership for the next three years, the organizations announced today. The deal keeps Red Bulls Youth Programs as the exclusive provider of United Soccer Coaches Diplomas continues a partnership to provide education to coaches at various levels throughout the New York Metro Area. "We're very pleased to continue this important partnership with R  more

North Shore University Hospital Is First on Long Island to Offer Genital Gender-Confirmation Surgery for Transgender Patients
MANHASSET, New York, Sept. 3 -- North Shore University Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Northwell Health offers vaginoplasty for transgender women * * * North Shore University Hospital announced that it has begun offering genital gender confirmation surgery for members of the transgender/gender non-conforming/non-binary community, the first hospital on Long Island to do so. The surgical team has performed a procedure known as vaginoplasty for transg  more

Northern Westchester Hospital Recognized for Outstanding Stroke Care
MT. KISCO, New York, Sept. 3 -- Northern Westchester Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Award recognizes hospital's commitment to fast treatment, recovery * * * Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines(R) Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital's commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive   more

Northwell Health Cancer Institute Receives Quality Certification
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Sept. 4 -- Northwell Health Cancer Institute issued the following news: * * * - American Society of Clinical Oncology certifies Cancer Institute locations * * * Northwell Health Cancer Institute locations at Monter Cancer Center, Northwell Cancer Institute at Huntington, Imbert Cancer Center in Bay Shore and Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow have each received certification from the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Program, LLC  more

Northwell Uses Secure Texting to Enhance Patient Care
GLEN COVE, New York, Sept. 5 -- Glen Cove Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Microsoft Teams helps connect hospital staff quickly, seemlessly * * * Glen Cove Hospital has begun using Microsoft Teams as a way for nurses, physicians and other health care providers to securely text one other about their patients; one of the first hospitals in the United States to adopt the platform as Northwell Health rolls out usage systemwide. This application, which   more

NRDC: Trump Bullies Automakers Over Pollution Pledge
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: The Trump administration attacked automakers that pledged to produce vehicles with lower tailpipe emissions. The following is a statement from Luke Tonachel, director of clean vehicles and fuels at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): "The Trump administration is trying to bully automakers into accepting a regulatory rollback the companies don't want." "It's bizarre -- but not surprising -  more

NYU Langone Health: Natural 'Breakdown' of Chemicals May Guard Against Lung Damage in 9/11 First Responders
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: The presence of chemicals made as the body breaks down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates can predict whether 9/11 first responders exposed to toxic dust at the World Trade Center site subsequently develop lung disease, a new study finds. NYU School of Medicine researchers say their experiments are the first to suggest which compounds may have prevented dis  more

PEN America: Cameroonian Rapper and Activist to Appear Before Court, Could Face Death Penalty
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- PEN America issued the following news release: The arrest, ongoing detention, and charges against Cameroonian rapper Gaston Serval Abe, known as Valsero, are inexcusable violations of artistic freedom of expression, PEN America said in a statement today. Arrested earlier this year in the vicinity of a pro-democracy demonstration, Valsero will appear before a military court Friday and could face the death penalty. He's charged with rebellion against the state, terrorism, ins  more

PEN America: Hong Kong Drops Extradition Bill But Must Now Investigate Alleged Abuses
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America says Hong Kongers should feel free to protest without being tarred as criminals * * * PEN America, the literary and free expression organization, today welcomes the news that Hong Kong's chief executive has dropped a controversial extradition bill that has sparked months of demonstrations. The following is attributable to James Tager, PEN America's deputy director of Free Expression Research and Policy:   more

PETA Issues Statement on Death of Horse at Saratoga Summer Meet
SARATOGA, New York, Sept. 3 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement by Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo on the death of horse Borough Boy at the Saratoga summer meet: "If ever any proof were needed that New York racing needs to clean up its act, it's 13 dead horses--including Borough Boy, who was killed in the final race of the Saratoga summer meet. "Thirteen horses met their deaths at the Saratoga track in 2018 and again in 2019, and no one should ac  more

Philanthropic Gift to Mount Sinai Establishes Lipschultz Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * - New center is dedicated to better understanding of the underlying mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of cognitive function in humans * * * A new Mount Sinai research center will focus on understanding the neural mechanisms of higher cognitive function, and applying this knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of cognitive function in humans. The Lipschultz   more

President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton Announce First Ever International CGI U Meeting at the University of Edinburgh
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release: President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton today announced a major expansion of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) program, including year-round programming and the first international convening. Launched in 2007, CGI U is a leadership development program for undergraduate and graduate students - each year, students from around the world gather and meet with topic experts, academics, and othe  more

Public Health Nutrition Journal Issues 17 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 3 -- Public Health Nutrition, a peer-reviewed journal that says it aims at understanding the causes of and approaches and solutions to, nutrition-related public health achievements, situations and problems, published 17 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Associations between frequency of food shopping at different food sources and fruit and vegetable intake among rural residents in upstate New York, USA * Availability of neighbo  more

Public Library Association Announces Regional Workshops on Space Planning for Libraries
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 6 -- Public Library Association, division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: To increase local training opportunities for public library staff, the Public Library Association (PLA) is partnering with Multnomah County (Ore.) Library, Palo Alto (Calif.) City Library and Jacksonville (Fla.) Public Library to offer regional workshops on space-planning for libraries. These full-day workshops, facilitated by New York University Professor D  more

Results Published From Two Phase III Trials of Oral Ozanimod in People With Relapsing National Multiple Sclerosis Society
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * - Results of two phase III trials of oral ozanimod (Celgene Corporation) have been published. In both studies, ozanimod significantly reduced the relapse rate compared with Avonex(R) (interferon beta-1a, Biogen), and also reduced MRI-detected disease activity and brain atrophy. Ozanimod appeared to be well-tolerated during the studies. - Both phase III studies were the bases of an application submitt  more

Richard Hirschhaut Named Director of American Jewish Committee Los Angeles
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC), the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, has appointed Richard S. Hirschhaut as Director of its Los Angeles Region. "We are thrilled to welcome Rick as our Los Angeles Director. He is a transformational leader who has served both the Jewish community and the broader American public with passion and integrity for over three decades," said Scott Edelman, President of AJC  more

Risk and Insurance Management Society Risk Management Talent 2025 Report
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release: While excecutives overwhelmingly view risk management as a highly valuable business function, only 32 percent surveyed in the newly released RIMS Risk Management Talent 2025 Report confidently believe their risk management teams are prepared to meet future challenges. The report is a joint initiative of RIMS, the risk management society(R), Chubb(R), The Hartford and Willis Towers Watson. The RIMS  more

SAG-AFTRA, SeeHer & Association of National Advertisers Join Forces to Highlight Visibility, Gender Equality Successes Across Media, Advertising
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: Earlier today, SeeHer, the Association of National Advertisers' (ANA) leading movement for gender equality in advertising and media, announced a partnership with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). SAG-AFTRA and ANA's SeeHer will work together to amplify the importance of visibility and highlight gen  more

Save the Earth With Astral Power While You Explore the World of Science at Rochester Museum and Science Center
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 5 -- The Rochester Museum and Science Center issued the following news release: Astral Power, Inc. announced a new subscriber partnership with Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC), formalized by both parties on May 19, 2019. RMSC, dedicated to enriching the community's understanding of science, technology, and their impact, will retain Astral Power to provide solar power to its Science Museum, Strasenburgh Planetarium, and Cumming Nature Center. "We believe that   more

Science Translational Medicine Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in Aug. 28, 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- Science Translational Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that focuses on research in the translational medicine community, published five research articles on the following topics in its Aug. 28, 2019 edition: * A vaccine-induced gene expression signature correlates with protection against SIV and HIV in multiple trials * B cell superantigens in the human intestinal microbiota * Increased soluble TREM2 in cerebro  more

Shop! Environments Association: Shawmut Celebrates PUMA's Fifth Ave Flagship
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Shop! Environments Association issued the following news: Shawmut Design and Construction, a $1.4 billion national construction management firm, celebrates the grand opening of PUMA's Fifth Ave flagship, its first brick-and-mortar location in New York. Members of Shawmut's retail team were on hand to commemorate the opening at a special VIP experience this week. "We were excited to be chosen as part of the very skilled team that brought PUMA's vision for its fla  more

Shop! Environments Association: SLD Grows Presence, Adds NY to Global Roster
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Shop! Environments Association issued the following news: Powerhouse brand and retail design agency Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD) has named senior brand development leader Janice Jaworski as VP/managing director for SLD NYC. With offices in Toronto and Shanghai, SLD NYC is the latest location in the agency's growing global roster. "By expanding into New York, SLD is strengthening our ability to focus on the areas of our business with the biggest growth opportun  more

Sixth Season of Healthy Minds With Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, Emmy Nominated Show, Launches Nationally in Mid-September
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Brain and Behavior Research Foundation issued the following news release: Season 6 of the public television series Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, which sheds light on common psychiatric conditions and societal concerns regarding mental health, is rolling out across the country starting September 11. The program aims to remove the stigma of mental illness, educate the public and offer a message of hope through personal stories and experts sharing the latest infor  more

The American Kennel Club Launches Its Inaugural AKC Trick Dog Virtual Competition
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club is excited to announce that the 1st AKC Trick Dog Virtual Competition has begun! AKC Elite Performer Trick Dogs from around the country will be able to participate in the inaugural virtual event. Dogs participating in the competition must have earned the Elite Performer Trick Dog Title by September 2nd, 2019. To qualify, owners must submit a video. The routine should have a theme and last   more

The American Parkinson Disease Association Awards Fresh Crop of Research Grants & New Diversity-Focused Research Initiative
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The American Parkinson Disease Association issued the following news release: The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $1.7 million to support cutting-edge Parkinson's disease (PD) research for the 2019-2020 funding year. Investigating everything from T cells and their role in PD to genetic factors for PD in Hispanics, these researchers are among the most dedicated and innovative in the PD field. Grants have been awarded in the form of: a prestigio  more

The Open Space Institute Donates the Hannacroix Creek Nature Preserve to New Baltimore Conservancy
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following news release: * * * - 'The Preserve contains a beautiful and unique ecosystem that local residents have cherished for generations' * * * Two decades after first conserving Hannacroix Creek Preserve, the Open Space Institute (OSI) has announced the donation of the property to the New Baltimore Conservancy. The Preserve serves as a popular public recreational resource, and helps to protect water quality in the Hudson River. Lo  more

United Soccer Coaches: First Set of Regular Season High School Rankings Released
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- United Soccer Coaches issued the following news: United Soccer Coaches and USA TODAY High School Sports released today the first boys and girls regular season soccer polls in the USA TODAY/United Soccer Coaches Super 25 Fall Rankings. St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, N.J. is off to a 1-0 start to this season and maintained the top spot in the boys' rankings with Medina (Medina, Ohio) jumping into the number two spot with a 4-0 start. Martin Luther King, Jr. (New  more

United Way Worldwide: Pepsi Spotlighting Football Fan and Player Celebrations All Season Long
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 4 -- The United Way Worldwide issued the following news release: 100 seasons of the National Football League (NFL) means 100 seasons of game winning touchdowns, fans repping their favorite teams, and unforgettable moments of celebration. From the most memorable endzone dances to a fan's 15 seconds of fame on the jumbotron, Pepsi, the official soft drink of the NFL for more than 17 seasons, salutes those who unapologetically celebrate the sport of football by leaving it  more

Vital Strategies: China Debuts First-of-its-kind Salt Reduction Mass Media Campaign
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Vital Strategies issued the following news release: * * * - China leads the world in strokes and heart attacks caused by eating too much salt * * * This week, the Chinese government debuted, "Love with Less Salt," the country's first major mass media campaign to dramatically depict the dangers of the high salt diet common in China. The eight-week long campaign is the cornerstone of the government's mass media effort to prompt actions to curb high salt consumption. "Love   more

Wolters Kluwer Completes Sale of Allied Health Titles
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer Health has completed the sale of certain allied health titles to Ascend Learning, LLC. The titles were part of the Health Learning, Research & Practice (HLRP) business and include print and digital books in specialties, such as dental hygiene and massage therapy. The divestment will better align our HLRP content portfolio for growth in our core medicine and nursing segments. The assets to be sold gener  more

Wolters Kluwer Health: Share Buyback Transaction Details August 29-September 4, 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer today reports that it has repurchased 86,026 of its own ordinary shares in the period from August 29, 2019, up to and including September 4, 2019, for Euros5.7 million and at an average share price of Euros65.72. These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on February 20, 2019, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to Euros250 million during 2019. The cumulative amoun  more

Wolters Kluwer Helps the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation Empower the Next Generation of Pharmacists With Advanced Drug Information Resources
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer, Health announced today that it is collaborating with the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF) to support young pharmacists with learning tools from the globally respected drug information resource Lexicomp(R). Based in The Hague, Netherlands, IPSF is the world's leading advocacy organization for pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students and recent graduates. Together with Wolter  more

Wolters Kluwer Names Karen Kobelski to Head Clinical Surveillance, Compliance & Data Solutions
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer today announced the promotion of Karen Kobelski to Vice President and General Manager for the Health Division's new Clinical Surveillance, Compliance & Data Solutions business unit. Kobelski is responsible for market-leading solutions that provide clinical surveillance, risk detection and data normalization, which improve the quality of patient care, regulatory compliance and operational performance of   more

Wolters Kluwer to Host Session at the 2019 International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property World Congress
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - Wolters Kluwer will bring together a panel of experts in the trademark field to discuss the genuine use of trademarks * * * Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that registration is open for its thought leadership session at the 2019 International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) World Congress in London on September 17, 2019. Through its partnership with A  more

World Jewish Congress Issues Statement on Honduras Diplomatic Office in Jerusalem
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following statement by President Ronald S. Lauder: The World Jewish Congress has welcomed the opening of Honduras' new trade office in Jerusalem, which will hold diplomatic status. "Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has taken a praiseworthy step today in underscoring his country's true friendship with the State of Israel and affirming Honduras' recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's rightful capital." "It is more important than   more