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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday September 15, 2019 ( 282 items )  
2019 Forbes Healthcare Summit in NYC Features the Top Leaders in the $4 Trillion Healthcare Industry
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- 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 eighth annual Forbes Healthcare Summit: Solutions for Brain, Body and Business will convene the top leaders in the $4 trillion healthcare industry at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on December 4-5. At the invitation-only   more
69 Greenberg Traurig New York Attorneys Recognized in 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: The New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 69 attorneys included on the 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Of these, 50 are listed as "Super Lawyers" and 19 are listed as "Rising Stars." According to the Super Lawyers website, the selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and evaluations that identify a high deg  more
Accenture and SAP Team to Create Recipe for Success, Helping Process Industry Companies Develop and Bring Products to Market More Quickly
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Nestle to Use New Solution to More Easily Meet Customer Demands * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and SAP are teaming to build advanced capabilities for the SAP Recipe Development application, which helps process-industry companies -- such as consumer goods, chemicals and life sciences companies -- more efficiently meet customer requirements and rapidly develop new products and servi  more
Accenture Positioned as a Leader in Gartner's 2019 Magic Quadrant for Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems, North America
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Positioning Is Based On Accenture's Completeness Of Vision And Ability to Execute * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been positioned as a Leader in Gartner's "Magic Quadrant for Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems, North America*" report for its Accenture Life Insurance and Annuity Platform (ALIP). The report evaluated 12 different software vendors on 15 criteria and pl  more
Accenture Ranked 1 in New HFS Top Ten Report in SAP SuccessFactors Services
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been ranked as #1 in a new report from HFS Research, "HFS Top 10 SAP(R) SuccessFactors(R) Services, 2019." The report analyzed the capabilities of 15 service providers offering SAP SuccessFactors solutions. Accenture was also positioned first in multiple individual assessments, including Depth of services, Vision for the development of offerings and Vision for ex  more
Akin Gump Named Best Onshore Law Firm for Hedge Fund Start-ups at HFM U.S. Services Awards
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akin Gump has been named "Best onshore law firm for hedge fund start-ups" at the HFM US Services Awards. It comes after two consecutive years when the firm was named "Best onshore law firm." The awards honor "providers of services and solutions to the hedge fund sector that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, customer services and performance over the past 12 months." Earlier this yea  more
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld: Euromoney Honors Meredith Lahaie With Americas Rising Stars Award for Deal of the Year
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akin Gump financial restructuring partner Meredith Lahaie has been recognized by Euromoney Legal Media Group with an Americas Rising Stars Award for her role in Lantern Entertainment's $289 million acquisition of The Weinstein Company (TWC)'s assets. The awards recognize those lawyers who are "leading the field in the legal sector across the Americas." Ms. Lahaie co-led an Akin Gump team adv  more
Albany County Executive Bans Plastic Straws/Stirrers at County Facilities
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Albany County issued the following news: * * * - Submits Local Law to Legislature for Countywide Ban * * * Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today announced his executive order banning single-use plastic straws and stirrers from Albany County departments and operations, including vendors supplying the county with goods and services. County departments will now begin using compostable, recyclable or reusable options. County Executive McCoy at the same time   more
Alfred State College Ranked Top 10 for All Northern Regional Colleges
ALFRED, New York, Sept. 9 -- Alfred State College issued the following news: The 2020 US News & World Report Best Colleges rankings show Alfred State College (ASC) tied for No. 6 on the Top Public Schools list for Northern Regional Colleges. ASC is also a stellar No. 1 among SUNY regional colleges. When compared to all public and private colleges in the 11-state northern region, Alfred State tied for No. 10, up two spots from last year. "Our college continues to maintain or even improve many o  more
Alston & Bird Adds Finance Counsel Robin Regan in New York
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 13 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird has expanded its finance capabilities with the arrival of Robin Regan as counsel in the firm's New York office. Focusing her practice on debt and equity financings, Regan represents a broad range of clients - including banks, hedge funds, real estate investment trusts and funds, and other capital market participants - in all aspects of financing associated with acquiring, leveraging, rep  more
Arizona State University-Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law: Space, Final Frontier...For Crime?
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 14 [TNSresearch] -- Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law issued the following news: When astronaut Lt. Col. Anne McClain allegedly hacked into her estranged wife's bank account and reportedly stalked her from a NASA computer aboard the International Space Station -- claims that were recently made public in the New York Times -- she may have committed a cybercrime. And some are saying it's one for the history books. McClain, who is in the middle  more
Associated Press Environment Series Asks: 'What Can Be Saved?'
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: The Associated Press will roll out a series of in-depth, multimedia stories beginning Sept. 17 that will chronicle 12 examples of intense efforts being waged around the world to save or revive ecosystems, reversing some of humankind's most destructive past actions and preserving vital natural habitats on Earth. "What Can Be Saved?" is a visually-led series about the ordinary people and scientists who against enormous  more
AT&T to Webcast Presentation by Randall Stephenson at Goldman Sachs Conference on September 17
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- AT&T issued the following news release: AT&T Inc. will webcast a keynote by Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO, at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia conference in New York on Tuesday, September 17. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. ET. The webcast will be available live and for replay at AT&T Investor Relations. Viewers should start the webcast a few minutes before the planned start time in case the conference schedule changes. * * * About AT&T AT&  more
Blackstone Announces $20.5 Billion Final Close for Latest Global Real Estate Fund
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX today announced the final close of its latest global real estate fund, Blackstone Real Estate Partners IX ("BREP IX"). BREP IX has $20.5 billion of total capital commitments -- the largest real estate fund ever raised. Blackstone is also currently investing two regional opportunistic funds, the Euros7.9 billion BREP Europe V and the $7.2 billion BREP Asia II. Kathleen McCarthy, Global   more
Blackstone Announces Expiration and Results of Tender Offer for Any and All of Its 5.875% Senior Notes Due 2021
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced the expiration and results of the previously announced cash tender offer by Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C. (the "Company") for any and all of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Notes"). The tender offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 9, 2019 (the "Expiration Date"). According to information provided by Global Bondholder Services Cor  more
Blackstone Announces Pricing of Tender Offer for Any and All of Its 5.875 % Senior Notes Due 2021
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced the pricing of the previously announced cash tender offer by Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C. (the "Company") for any and all of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2021 listed in the table below (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 and the related letter of trans  more
Blackstone Completes Senior Notes Offering
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has completed its previously announced 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 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by The Blackstone Group Inc. and its indirect subsidiaries, Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P., Blackst  more
Blackstone Hires Raymond Chan as a Portfolio Manager for Registered Funds Platform
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced that Raymond Chan has joined the firm as a Managing Director on the Portfolio Management and Investment Research team in Blackstone Alternative Asset Management (BAAM). Raymond will serve as a portfolio manager for BAAM's registered funds platform. Prior to Blackstone, Raymond spent fifteen years at Goldman Sachs, most recently as a Managing Director in Global Portfoli  more
Blackstone to Name Vik Sawhney Chief Administrative Officer, Global Head of Investor Relations and Business Development
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Vik Sawhney, Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone's private equity business, will become the firm's first Chief Administrative Officer and Global Head of Investor Relations and Business Development (IRBD), effective January 1, 2020. As CAO, Mr. Sawhney will report to Blackstone President and COO, Jon Gray, to assist in day-to-day operations of the firm. He will pa  more
Bloomberg Media Group Announces Agreement With Qatar Financial Centre
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 9 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: Bloomberg Media Group today announced a new agreement with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), further advancing Bloomberg's presence and editorial coverage in the region. The agreement includes a remote Bloomberg Television studio for live reports at the QFC in Doha, adding the major financial capital to existing remote locations in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, as well as Bloomberg Television's Middle East and Africa broadcastin  more
Borough of Manhattan Community College: Partnership With Harlem School Builds Retention, Impacts Pedagogy
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following news: A grant-funded partnership between the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) Teacher Education department and P.S. 125, (the Ralph Bunche School) an elementary school in central Harlem, has helped transform it into a more diverse progressive model school. The partnership has also provided BMCC students critical hands-on field experience that is inspiring them to become New York City public schoo  more
Breaking Ground Celebrates Groundbreaking of Its First Passive House Supportive Residence in the South Bronx
BRONX, New York, Sept. 13 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: Breaking Ground, New York's largest supportive housing developer, today broke ground on Betances Residence, its latest development in the South Bronx. Breaking Ground's new building will bring 152 units of affordable and supportive housing to the Mott Haven neighborhood, in addition to a new community facility space, landscaped terrace and courtyard. Betances will be Breaking Ground's first Pa  more
Bronx Borough President Diaz Provides $7.3 Million to Bronx Schools
BRONX, New York, Sept. 9 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: With the new school year just beginning, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that his office has provided $7.3 million in new capital funding to public schools in every corner of the borough, as part of his FY2020 capital budget allocations. "Our communities depend on public schools to provide our children with a quality education and I am proud to ensure their growth throug  more
Cadwalader Again Recognized as a Technology Leader in the American Lawyer 2019 Midlevel Associates Survey
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: For a second consecutive year, Cadwalader is ranked No. 2 nationally for its commitment to technology in The American Lawyer 2019 Midlevel Associates Survey. The survey gauges third-, fourth- and fifth-year associates' satisfaction with firm-provided technology, training, support and the use of technology on behalf of clients. Cadwalader's consistent position as a technology  more
Cadwalader Attorneys Recognized as 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader has been recognized in the 2019 New York Metro Edition of Super Lawyers. The Cadwalader attorneys named to the 2019 Super Lawyers list include: Fredric Altschuler (Real Estate), Richard Brand (Mergers & Acquisitions), Christopher Cox (Mergers & Acquisitions), Michael Gambro (Securities & Corporate Finance), Jason Halper (Business Litigation), Steven Herman (Real E  more
Cadwalader's Dean Berry, Sasha Grinberg and Osvaldo Garcia Recognized Among Leading Global Private Client Lawyers
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader partner Dean Berry is named among the Private Client Global Elite, and associates Osvaldo Garcia and Sasha Grinberg are featured in the "Ones To Watch" category in the 2019 Legal Week Private Client Global Elite Directory, which recognizes the world's leading private client lawyers and trust and estate litigators. The selection criteria for inclusion in the directo  more
Cadwalader's Melis Acuner Again Recognized in Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2020
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader partner Melis Acuner has been recognized as a Future Leader in Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2020. It is the fifth consecutive year Acuner has been named to the list. The Who's Who Legal selection process is based on extensive independent research with clients and peers. Acuner has broad experience advising clients in high-profile cross-border disputes, criminal an  more
California A.G. Becerra Condemns Department of Energy Proposal Undermining Energy Efficiency Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: * * * - Proposal would cut standards projected to reduce utility bills by up to $30 billion * * * California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has joined a multistate coalition of 13 attorneys general and the City of New York calling on the Department of Energy (DOE) to withdraw its proposal to roll back energy efficiency standards for residential gas furnaces and commercial water   more
California A.G. Becerra Condemns Department of Energy Proposal Undermining Energy Efficiency Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 12 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: * * * - Proposal would cut standards projected to reduce utility bills by up to $30 billion * * * California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has joined a multistate coalition of 13 attorneys general and the City of New York calling on the Department of Energy (DOE) to withdraw its proposal to roll back energy efficiency standards for residential gas furnaces and commercial water   more
California Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 9.13.19
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Sonia Angell, 53, of Woodside, New York, has been appointed director of the California Department of Public Health. Angell has been an assistant clinical professor of medicine and an assistant attending physician at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Hospital since 2014 and from 2005 to 2011. She has been an independent  more
Call for Submissions Now Open for the 97th Annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation's longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative teens, are now accepting submissions from students across the country in grades 7-12. Presented by the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Awards have fostered the talent of millions of students since 1923 and feature a dist  more
CBS: 'Dabl - A New Lifestyle Network' Launches Today
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: * * * - New Digital Network Includes Popular Shows from the Libraries of Household Names Including Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse and Cesar Millan * * * Dabl, a new multiplatform, advertiser-supported lifestyle network from CBS Television Distribution, launches today and is now available to viewers. Dabl (dab-ble) airs on the digital spectrum of television st  more
Central Hudson Gas and Electric: Celebrate Electric Cars During National Drive Electric Week
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Sept. 12 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Learn more about the advantages, and fun, of driving electric cars during National Drive Electric Week, held this year from Sept. 14 - 22. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. joins electric auto enthusiasts across the region in celebrating the environmental and economic benefits of electric vehicles. "Local events held during National Drive Electric Week offers op  more
Central Hudson Gas and Electric: September is National Preparedness Month
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Sept. 13 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: National Preparedness Month reminds residents to plan for emergencies that could impact their families and communities. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. urges customers to be prepared for the potential for severe weather and other significant events in order to keep themselves safe before, during and after disasters strike. "Unfortunately, recent hurricane acti  more
Chautauqua County Issues Statement on Mishandling of Situation with Seneca Nation
MAYVILLE, New York, Sept. 12 -- Chautauqua County issued the following statement by county executive George Borrello on the mishandling of the situation with the Seneca Nation: "New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo administration's mishandling of the situation with the Seneca Nation of Indians can sadly now be measured in lives. Congressman Tom Reed has brought to light how the City of Salamanca's understaffed emergency services, which was caused by budget shortfalls as a result of the Governor  more
City College of New York Leads Nuclear Safety Research for Future Reactors
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [TNSscienceresearch] -- City College of New York issued the following news: With nuclear safety an ever growing concern, the next generation of atomic reactors could be safer because of research ongoing at The City College of New York's Grove School of Engineering. CCNY engineer Masahiro Kawaji, whose specialty includes nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulics, leads a team that is the recipient of a third consecutive U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to safeguard reactors of t  more
City College of New York: Professor Tzortziou and OWLETS Science Team to Receive NASA Award
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences professor Maria Tzortziou and her research team have been selected to receive a 2019 NASA Group Achievement Award for their work on a two-year, multi-agency field campaign program in the Chesapeake Bay. The Ozone Water-Land Environmental Transition Study (OWLETS), which involved participants from NASA, the EPA, and NOAA, sought to better understand and ultimately represent and predict the at  more
Clarkson University Hosting Dr. Leigh McGaughey for Talk on Upper St. Lawrence River
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 11 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University will host River Institute Project Scientist Dr. Leigh McGaughey on Friday, Sept 13 at 2 p.m. to speak about the Upper St. Lawrence River and the River Institute, along with the objectives and progress of the Great River Rapport. Clarkson University Biology Professor Michael Twiss said Dr. McGaughey's talk will focus on the use of ecological indicators to speak to the health of the Upper St. Lawren  more
Clarkson University Researchers Awarded Nearly $300,000 NSF Grant for Cutting-Edge Fluid Dynamics Measurement System
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 14 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Clarkson University issued the following news: A multi-disciplinary team of researchers from Clarkson University has been awarded a grant of $288,441 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The project, titled "MRI: Acquisition of a Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry System" is funded through the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program at the NSF, which supports the purchase of large capital equipment that advances the research ca  more
Clarkson University's Andrea Ferro Receives $410K CAREER Award From NSF
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 13 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Andrea R. Ferro, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Clarkson University, has received a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. Ferro will receive $410,000 over five years from the NSF for her research into the resuspension of pollutants into the air. The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is an NSF-wide activity that offers the Foundation's mo  more
Clarkson University's Zander on EPA Arsenic Panel
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 13 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Clarkson University issued the following news: A rule for removing arsenic in drinking water put in place by outgoing President Bill Clinton may have been sufficient, according to an Environmental Protection Agency panel, which includes Clarkson University Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Amy K. Zander. In a report scheduled to be released on Wednesday, August 22, the National Drinking Water Advisory Council's Arsenic Cost Workin  more
Coca-Cola Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: The Coca-Cola Company today announced it will release third quarter 2019 financial results on Oct. 18 before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The release will be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The company invites investors to join a webcast for this event on its website at www.coca-colacompany.com/investors. Downloadable files of the earnings call audio recording, as   more
Columbia Law School's Mass Incarceration Clinic Wins Major Case in Federal Court
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news release: Citing written and oral arguments made by five students, a U.S. District Court Judge ruled that a Connecticut prisoner's permanent solitary confinement violates the Constitution's protection against cruel and unusual punishment. In a stunning decision handed down on August 27, Chief Judge Stefan R. Underhill ruled in favor of a prisoner contesting the constitutionality of his permanent solitary confinement while se  more
Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health: High Blood Pressure Treatment May Slow Cognitive Decline
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: High blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating high blood pressure may slow this down, according to a preliminary study presented by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health at the American Heart Association's Hypertension 2019 Scientific Sessions. "The findings are important because h  more
Columbia University-Graduate School of Journalism: Oakes Award Honors Exceptional Environmental Reporting
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: Columbia Journalism School honored the winners and finalists of the 2019 John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism on Mon. Sept. 9. In the morning, reporters Georgina Gustin and Neela Banerjee from InsideClimate News workshopped their winning series "Harvesting Peril: Extreme Weather and Climate Change on the American Farm(link is external)" with the Postgraduate Fellows.   more
Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health: Your Sofa Could Be Making Your Cat Sick
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * - New Research Finds Link Between Feline Hyperthyroidism And Exposure To Flame Retardants Commonly Found In Sofas; These Cats May Serve As A Sentinel Of Risk To Human Health * * * Housecats exposed to flame retardants found in sofas may be at greater risk for feline hyperthyroidism, a disease seen in one in ten middle-aged and older animals. Results of the study b  more
Comptroller Stringer: Abolish Mandatory Surcharges and Forgive Outstanding Court Debt to End Criminalization of Poverty Within the Justice System
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: Today, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer proposed a comprehensive roadmap to tackle the next frontier in decarceration: a maze of onerous mandatory surcharges and service fees, which represents an all-but-hidden secondary form of punishment for those involved in the justice system, inhibits re-entry for formerly incarcerated individuals, foments recidivism, and burdens families for yea  more
Connecticut A.G. Tong Sues Sec for Putting Brokers Ahead of Investors
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * - 'Regulation Best Interest' Fails to Protect Investors or Meet Standards Laid Out in Landmark Dodd-Frank Law * * * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of eight attorneys general from around the nation in filing a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of New York, challenging the Securities & Exchange Commission's (SEC) "Regulation Best Interest" for fai  more
Connecticut Gov. Lamont and Coalition of Governors Implore President Trump to Take Action on Gun Safety
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of eleven other states have a message for President Donald Trump: It's time for federal action on measures that prevent gun violence. Today, the governors of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington sent a letter to the president, writing that while it's impo  more
Cornell University: Explosive Nitrogen Created Craters That Pock Saturn Moon Titan
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: The topography of Titan, the largest of moon of Saturn, seems serene in Cassini mission images, but lakes of liquid methane that pock the landscape were likely formed by explosive, pressurized nitrogen just under the moon's crusty surface, according to research published Sept. 9 in Nature Geoscience. "Titan has a very distinctive topography. Its lakes show different kinds of shapes and in some case  more
Cornell University: Optical Lace Gives Robots Heightened Sensory Ability
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 12 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new stretchable optical lace could give soft robots an even softer touch. The synthetic material, developed by Ph.D. student Patricia Xu through the Organic Robotics Lab, creates a linked sensory network similar to a biological nervous system, which would enable robots to sense how they interact with their environment and adjust their actions accordingly. The lab's paper, "Optical Lace for Synth  more
Cornell University: Research Gives Robots Second Chance at First Impressions
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 12 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: Underestimate robots at your peril. The robot you know only as a lowly cleaner may also be an expert firefighter. A robot that clumsily fumbles an object may still have life-saving skills. "If people are going to work together with robots, they're going to form judgments, and they're going to base decisions on those judgments," said Ross Knepper, assistant professor in Computing and Information Sc  more
Cornell University: Scientists Shocked to Discover Two New Species of Electric Eel
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 12 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: An international team of scientists has discovered two new species of electric eel, one of which delivers 860 volts; the highest level of electricity generated by any living creature. "Eight hundred and sixty volts is an incredible output of electricity for an animal. Our electric plug points are 110 volts," said Casey Dillman, curator of fishes, amphibians and reptiles at the Cornell University Mu  more
Coty Strengthens Leadership Organization for Supply Chain to Support Its Ongoing Turnaround Plan and Future Growth
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Coty, a manufacturer of beauty products, issued the following news release: Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) today announced a strengthened Leadership organization for its Supply Chain to support its ongoing turnaround plan and future growth. After the initial phase focusing on stabilizing the Supply Chain, putting in place the necessary immediate corrections with respect to our 2018 challenges which are now behind us, as well as assessing the strengths and weaknesses of this functi  more
Cubic Opens New Operations Center in Western New York
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 12 -- Cubic Transportation Systems, a business unit of Cubic Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Local Elected Officials, Advocates And Employees Celebrate With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Operations Center, Expected To Bring Over 200 Jobs to Western New York * * * Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division formally opened a 21,000-square-foot operations facility in Amherst, New York. The fac  more
Curtis Announces New Banking and Finance Attorneys for Paris Office
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news release: Curtis is pleased to announce the appointment of highly regarded banking and finance partner Jean-Norbert Pontier and associate Mathilde Scholz to its Paris team, effective September 1, 2019. With these additions, Curtis is deepening its corporate focus in Paris and strengthening its Banking and Finance practice across Europe. Mr. Pontier will divide his time between the firm's offices i  more
De Blasio Adminstration Sues Chipotle for Violating City's Fair Workweek Law
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - First lawsuit against corporately-owned fast food chain under City's Fair Workweek Law * * * Mayor de Blasio and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced a lawsuit against Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (Chipotle) for widespread violations of the City's Fair Workweek Law, which requires predictable schedules in the fast food and retail industries   more
Democratic National Committee Announces Details For Fourth Presidential Primary Debate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, the DNC announced that CNN and The New York Times, will co-host the fourth debate at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. The debate will occur on October 15, and potentially October 16, if needed. CNN and the New York Times also announced today that the debate will be moderated by CNN's Anderson Cooper and Erin Burnett, and by Marc Lacey of the New York Times. Format will be announced at   more
Digital Portal Enhancements, Student Loan Refinancing and Financial Coaching Added to Morgan Stanley at Work's Financial Wellness Program
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley today announced further enhancements to its Morgan Stanley at Work Financial Wellness platform. Changes include the addition of digital portal enhancements, student loan refinancing capabilities and financial coaching to its Financial Wellness program for employees of mid-to-large size corporations. "With more than 50 percent of employees citing financial stre  more
Dr. Ann-Marie John Joins Trocaire College As Dean of Nursing
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 10 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release: Trocaire College President Bassam M. Deeb, Ph.D. is pleased to announce that a key figure in Trocaire's commitment to meeting Western New York's need for well-trained nursing graduates has joined the college. Dr. Ann-Marie John will become the new dean of the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing, effective Sept. 16. "Dr. John brings experience, excitement and wisdom to her new role at Trocaire," said Vice Preside  more
E.W. Scripps: 'The Office' Stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey Launch Podcast With Stitcher
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Podcast industry leader Stitcher is launching "Office Ladies," the ultimate podcast for nostalgic fans of NBC's "The Office," with two of the original stars of the beloved comedy series and real life best friends: Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin). "Office Ladies" premieres Oct. 16 on Stitcher's comedy network, Earwolf, home to popular podcasts including "Conan O'Brien   more
Educator Appreciation Days at Ripley's St. Augustine Attractions
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Ripley Entertainment issued the following news: Ripley's Believe It or Not! St. Augustine on San Marco Ave. is offering FREE admission for all Florida educators to Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Ripley's Ghost Train Adventure, Ripley's Red Train Tours and Bayfront Mini Golf starting now - October 20th. Florida educators eligible for free admission for themselves and 50% off for their guests includes: * Pre-K * K-12 * College * Homeschool * Administrators *   more
EMarketer: WhatsApp - A Key Driver of Mobile Messaging Growth
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: WhatsApp Status ads are coming, likely sometime in 2020. Though paid ads are just one piece of the puzzle for companies when connecting with customers on WhatsApp, it's a major change for the chat app, which has so far remained ad-free. See table here (https://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/whatsapp-a-key-driver-of-mobile-messaging-growth/) With 340.0 million WhatsApp users in 2019, according   more
Epstein Becker Green: Nineteen Attorneys Named to 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that nineteen attorneys in the firm's New York office have been named to the 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These attorneys join colleagues in EBG's Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Newark, Princeton, San Francisco, St. Petersburg, and Washington, DC, offices who were selected for other regional Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists earlier this   more
ESD and Verizon Media Announce $381,470 in Awards for Verizon Media's Community Benefit Funds for Niagara County and Lockport
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - Fifteen projects support workforce training, tourism, small business, community development initiatives and job training in Western New York * * * Empire State Development (ESD) and Verizon Media today announced the 2019 funding recipients for the Verizon Media Community Benefit Fund for Lockport and Verizon Media Community Fund for Niagara County - Empire State Development. For the 2019  more
FCB Is Crazy About the Odds in Its First Campaign for Unibet
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- FCB issued the following news release: FCB New York, in partnership with Unibet - a premium online gambling operator - today announced that it has launched a new campaign entitled "Crazy About the Odds." The work is the first by the agency since Unibet selected FCB New York as its U.S. Agency of Record in December 2018. The new campaign, which launches Unibet Online Sportsbook in the United States, reflects the universal truth that when you have money on the line, the ex  more
Final Air Quality Permits 7253-7256 - Strittmatter Metro
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment issued the following public notice: Final Air Quality Permits 7253 through 7256 to Construct and Operate Two Portable Crushers and Two Portable Screeners at the Montana Avenue Land Development Area, 1801 New York Avenue NE/1920 Bladensburg Road NE On Friday, September 13, 2019, the Air Quality Division (AQD) of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) issued a set of air quality permits (Nos. 7253-725  more
First Half Results are Positive for the U.S. B2B Tech Indirect Market, According to NPD
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Sept. 9 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: According to The NPD Group's B2B Distributor and Reseller Tracking Service, the U.S. B2B technology market saw 4 percent dollar growth during the first half of 2019 compared to first half 2018, with sales reaching nearly $45 billion. During this timeframe, software sales experienced 8 percent growth, now making up 26 percent of industry sales, while hardware dollar sales saw a 3 pe  more
First Place Dodgers With Cody Bellinger Visit Mets, Home Run Leader Pete Alonso on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball September 15
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: The first place Los Angeles Dodgers and Cody Bellinger visit the New York Mets and current MLB home run leader Pete Alonso on the Sept.15 edition of Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Matt Vasgersian will provide commentary alongside World Series Champion and analyst Alex Rodriguez, Olympic Gold Medalist and analyst Jessica Mendoza and veteran reporter B  more
Fixing Sidewalks, Breaking Bureaucracy: Mayor De Blasio Announces City to Stop Issuing Violations on Homeowners for Damage Caused by Street Trees
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Heastie announced today the City will no longer issue violations to homeowners for sidewalk damage caused by City trees. The City will also ramp up sidewalk repairs under the Trees & Sidewalks program to address 5,500 priority sites over the next three years. "We're not just fixing broken sidewalks - we're fixing a broken system," said Mayor de Blasio. "We tripled funding for tree  more
Foley Attorneys Named 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 12 -- Foley and Lardner, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that six of its lawyers have been named to the 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list - a distinction limited to just 5 percent of the area's lawyers. In addition, five attorneys have been named 2019 New York Metro Rising Stars. The attorneys named to this year's list were selected based on their work in four practice areas: business litigation, intellectual pr  more
Former SDNY Prosecutor Joins Covington
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Covington and Burling issued the following news release: Amanda Kramer, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, has joined Covington's White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice in New York as a partner. Ms. Kramer served for more than 11 years as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York. Most recently, she served as a senior member of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force, where  more
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Launches Limited-Edition Marc Jacobs Sweatshirt in Celebration of New York Fashion Week 2019
TORONTO, Canada, Sept. 9 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown today announces the launch of a limited-edition sweatshirt by Marc Jacobs in celebration of New York Fashion Week 2019. Featuring an apple motif that pays homage to New York, in addition to the iconic brands of Four Seasons and Marc Jacobs, the sweatshirt is the first collaboration of its kind for both brands and was designed to celebrate the union of two storied i  more
Fujifilm Dimatix to Showcase Powerful Industrial Inkjet Printbar Innovations at Pack Expo Las Vegas
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: Advanced inkjet printbar technologies developed by FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. will be showcased at the upcoming PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 23 - 25, 2019, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Featured in the FUJIFILM Dimatix booth C5000 at PACK EXPO Las Vegas will be the Samba(R) Mini 4300 Series Industrial Inkjet Printbar System for the development, commercial and packaging printing segments. The Samba Mini 4300 Series Ind  more
Fujifilm Introduces the X-A7 Mirrorless Camera With Lens Kit - Compact Size, Big Features
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 12 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: The Electronic Imaging Division of FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its X-A7 mirrorless digital camera, available in a kit that includes a popular XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens. The X-A7's compact, lightweight form factor, outstanding image quality, and multitude of new and enhanced features position it as an ideal and timely entry into Fujifilm's popular family of X Series mirrorless   more
Fujifilm Irvine Scientific Launches BalanCD Gal Supplement for Biotherapeutic Development
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a world leader in the optimization, development and manufacture of cell culture media and industrial cell culture solutions, today introduced BalanCD Gal Supplement. The new formula has been developed to increase galactosylation in biotherapeutic development, to help achieve desired glycan profiles for improved product quality and antibody efficacy. Glycosylation is a critical aspect in de  more
Fujifilm Launches Updated Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. (Fujifilm), a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of data storage media, today announced the release of an updated version of its proprietary Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator. This free, online decision-making tool helps IT professionals compare the total cost of ownership of automated tape to disk and cloud-based data storage systems. Access the to  more
Fujifilm to Power Google Photos' New Service With Walmart
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 12 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced that its Enterprise Order Fulfillment services will power Google Photos' new service that allows users of the popular app to print directly from Google Photos to Walmart for in-store pickup. Users of the app can order photo prints on their smartphones, tablets, or computers with ease by using Google Photos to manage their images, and then choosing the specific Walmart store  more
GateHouse Digital Reporter Selected for Poynter Leadership Academy
PITTSFORD, New York, Sept. 12 -- GateHouse Media, a subsidiary of New Media Investment Group, issued the following announcement: Wilkine Brutus, a digital reporter for the Palm Beach Post, was accepted into Poynter Institute's 2019 Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media. The academy, in its fourth year, is held in partnership with The Washington Post and will be comprised of 30 journalists from across the country. These journalists are "pioneers in digital media who have demonstrate  more
GateHouse SVP Participates in Medill News Leaders Project
PITTSFORD, New York, Sept. 9 -- GateHouse Media, a subsidiary of New Media Investment Group, issued the following announcement: Bill Church, GateHouse Media Senior Vice President of News, was included in the recently-published Medill News Leaders Project, along with 53 other leading industry professionals. The project, part of the Medill Local News Initiative, was launched in spring 2018 to help news organizations achieve sustainability and strengthen their communities. This project is the   more
Georgia State University: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author to Speak at Honors College Founders Lecture
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Georgia State University issued the following news release: Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson will deliver the keynote speech at the seventh annual Founders Lecture, hosted by the Honors College at Georgia State University on Oct. 28. Wilkerson's speech, titled "The Great Migration: The Power of a Single Decision," will take place in the Centennial Hall Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Wilkerson, who also has received a National Humanities Medal, is the author of The  more
Goodwin Welcomes Life Sciences Licensing and Collaboration Partner Lily Wound in New York
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- Goodwin Procter, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Goodwin announced today that Lily Wound has joined its Technology and Life Sciences practices as a partner in the New York office. Wound represents emerging and mid-sized pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other life sciences companies on a wide range of complex commercial, corporate and licensing transactions, including in fields such as gene therapy, gene editing, engineered cell  more
Hamilton College: LaDousa Co-Edits Special Journal Issue Honoring Urciuoli
CLINTON, New York, Sept. 12 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Professor of Anthropology Chaise LaDousa and Ilana Gershon of Indiana University recently co-edited a special issue of Culture, Theory and Critique (volume 60, issue 1) to honor the pioneering work of Bonnie Urciuoli, the Leonard C. Ferguson Professor of Anthropology Emerita, in the study of neoliberal institutional and social formations, especially in higher education. Titled Instruction and Improvisation under Neolibe  more
Hamilton College: Lost Knowledge Revealed in New World Symposium
CLINTON, New York, Sept. 14 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Beyond the accounts of European explorers, scholars know very little about the pre-colonial Americas. Indigenous societies changed forever following European contact as a result of both cultural exchange and cultural destruction, leaving few records of pre-colonial medical practices and knowledge. Last summer, five student researchers scoured the globe for this lost knowledge, studying the period   more
Hamilton College: Westmaas Publishes in Africa Journal
CLINTON, New York, Sept. 13 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Associate Professor of Africana studies Nigel Westmaas has published an article in the Summer 2019 issue of Africa Update newsletter published by the Central Connecticut State University. The article "How Europe Underdeveloped Africa and the contemporary relevance of Walter Rodney" assesses the impact of the late Guyanese historian's celebrated text How Europe Underdeveloped Africa (published 1972  more
Hawaii A.G. Connors and National Alliance to End Sexual Violence Caution the Public Not to Purchase at Home MeToo Kits
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 12 -- Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors issued the following news release: Attorney General Clare E. Connors is urging the public, and organizations such as universities and other educational institutions, not to purchase or distribute MeToo Kits, which are being marketed as the first at-home rape kits. According to the MeToo Kit Company website, these kits will be distributed to select universities and eventually offered for sale to individuals by the New York-ba  more
Haynes and Boone Deals Named Finalists for Annual M&A Advisor Awards
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: The M&A Advisor has selected two deals handled by Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers as finalists for the 18th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The awards will be presented during the 2019 M&A Advisor Summit in New York on Nov. 19. The M&A Advisor selected the following deal as a finalist for "Financials Deal of the Year," "Technology Deal of the Year ($100MM-$250MM)," and "M&A Deal of The Year ($100MM-$250MM)":   more
Hazen and Sawyer: PFAS - What You Need to Know Seminar
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Hazen and Sawyer, a provider of water quality research, issued the following news: Hazen and Sawyer has planned an educational PFAS seminar titled "PFAS: What You Need to Know", to be held at the Renaissance Hotel in West Harrison, NY on October 17th. This seminar is intended to educate attendees on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), current regulations, treatment options and suggestions for communicating with the public. A variety of speakers from Hazen, NYS De  more
Health Department Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus for 2019, Reminds New Yorkers to Reduce Exposure to Mosquitoes
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: The Health Department today reported four human cases of West Nile virus, the first cases identified in the 2019 season: two from Queens, and one from Staten Island and one from Brooklyn. Two people were discharged from the hospital, and two remain hospitalized. Human cases of West Nile virus occur each year in New York City, with most identified between late July and October. The   more
Hofstra University: Computer Science Programs Receive Accreditation
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 11 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science has received notification of the initial accreditation for two of its undergraduate degree programs: The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science was accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering was accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET is the global accredit  more
Hofstra University: Medical Physics Launches Co-Op Program
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Hofstra students pursuing an MS in Medical Physics now have the opportunity to participate in a new co-op program that gives them real work experience at healthcare technology firms. The co-op positions are available this fall 2019 semester on Long Island and in the New York metropolitan region. Hofstra has formed partnerships with Carter, DeLuca, and Farrell, RadFormation and Petrone Associates. The co-op positions   more
Hofstra University: Zarb Lecture Features Northwell CEO Michael Dowling
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 13 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health, will deliver the third annual Zarb School of Business Distinguished Lecture at The Times Center in Manhattan on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. Dowling's lecture, "The Business of Health Care and the Importance of Transformational Leadership" will provide insight on the health care industry and how professionals can successfully navigate in a climate of constant ch  more
HVS: CHICOS Shares Support for the People of the Bahamas
MINEOLA, New York, Sept. 10 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm in the worldwide hotel industry, issued the following news release: * * * - Rotary Foundation of the Caribbean to Help with Relief & Recovery * * * In light of the recent impact on Hurricane Dorian on Abacos and Grand Bahama Islands, the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) has made a donation to the Rotary Foundation of the Caribbean in support of relief and recovery efforts for islan  more
Hyatt: Andaz Brand Debuts in South Korea With the Opening of Andaz Seoul Gangnam
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Hyatt, a hospitality company, issued the following news release: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that Andaz Seoul Gangnam has opened in the heart of the South Korean capital, marking the Andaz brand's entry into the country. The Andaz name - 'personal style' in Hindi - encapsulates the very essence of the brand's driving philosophy that celebrates, respects, and caters to guests' personal style and preferences, in an atmosphere that fully embrace  more
Ice Miller Announces Four New York Metro Partners Recognized by Super Lawyers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 12 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ice Miller is proud to announce three attorneys have been named 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers and one attorney was named a Rising Star. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. The final publish  more
IEC Electronics to Present at the MicroCap Leadership Summit
NEWARK, New York, Sept. 12 -- IEC Electronics, a provider of electronic manufacturing services, issued the following news release: IEC Electronics Corp. (NYSE American: IEC) announced today it has been selected to present at the fourth annual MicroCap Leadership Summit, hosted by MicroCapClub, on Friday, September 27, 2019, at the Westin Chicago Northwest Hotel in Itasca, Illinois. The IEC presentation will be made by CEO Jeffrey Schlarbaum. The MicroCap Leadership Summit utilizes a small grou  more
Indiana University-Media School: Connor Uses CAHI Grant to Complete Archival Research on Girls' Magazines
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: Doctoral candidate Megan Connor received the College Arts and Humanities Institute's Dissertation Research Travel Grant. Connor is using the funding to complete her archival research on girls' magazines. She traveled to New York City to access the Conde Nast Publications Archive and viewed its complete collection, including all issues of Teen Vogue. She attended the Popular Culture Summer Research Ins  more
Infor Recognized As Human Capital Management Leader by Nucleus Research
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release: Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced that the company has been recognized as a Leader in the latest Technology Value Matrix for Human Capital Management (HCM) published by Nucleus Research. The Nucleus HCM Value Matrix measures the ability of HCM vendors to deliver value in usability and functionality, and companies are placed into four categories  more
Iona College Appoints Kevin O'Sullivan as Vice President of Enrollment Management
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 13 -- Iona College issued the following news: Iona College is pleased to announce that after a rigorous national search, Kevin O'Sullivan has been appointed Vice President of Enrollment Management, overseeing undergraduate and transfer admissions and student financial services. O'Sullivan comes to Iona with 14 years of demonstrated success in higher education as a leader, team builder and innovator who has implemented data-driven recruiting tactics to attract loca  more
Iona College: Dr. Jeanne Zaino Addresses How Supreme Court Changes to Voting Rights Act Are Impacting American Voting System
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Iona College issued the following news: Jeanne Zaino, Ph.D., professor of Political Science and International Studies at Iona College, author and television commentator, will give the first Edith Corbin Memorial Lecture, "Seeds of Failure: Courts, Congress, the Constitution and Voting Rights" on Tuesday, September 17, at 7 p.m., at Romita Auditorium, Ryan Library at Iona College. It is presented as part of the Constitution Day program at the College. The publi  more
ITT Industrial Process to Showcase Patent Pending Oil Filtering System and I-ALERT Gateway Innovations at Turbomachinery & International Pump Users Symposia
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 9 -- ITT Corp. issued the following news release: ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) and its Industrial Process business, a leading solutions provider of essential products and services to a wide range of industries including oil and gas and petrochemical, will showcase its pump and flow control capabilities at Booth #2947 during the 2019 Turbomachinery & International Pump Users Symposia, September 10-12 in Houston, Texas. ITT Industrial Process will display several innovative  more
Jewish Museum: First Exhibition Exploring the Remarkable Career of Influential American Art Dealer Edith Halpert
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Jewish Museum issued the following news release: The Jewish Museum will present Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art, the first exhibition to explore the remarkable career of Edith Gregor Halpert (1900-1970), the influential American art dealer and founder of the Downtown Gallery in New York City. A pioneer in the field and the first significant female gallerist in the United States, Halpert propelled American art to the fore at a time when the European avant-gar  more
JMA Announces High Capacity, Multi-Network CBRS Radios, and OnGo Certification
LIVERPOOL, New York, Sept. 12 -- JMA Wireless, a wireless communications company, issued the following news release: JMA, a global leader of edge-based communications technology, announced FCC certification of the XRAN virtual baseband and Cell Hub radio product line as a multiple radio system for the new Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS). Certification covers Category A and B Citizen Broadband Service Device (CBSD) equipment classes, allowing for full commercial deployment of CBRS network  more
JPMorgan Chase Declares Preferred Stock Dividends
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") declared dividends on the following series of the Firm's outstanding preferred stock, each of which is represented by depositary shares: See table here (https://www.jpmorganchase.com/corporate/investor-relations/pr/preferred-stock-dividends-091319.htm) The dividend payment date for the Series I & U is October 30, 2019, to stockholders of record at t  more
King & Spalding's New York Office Adds Corporate Partner Jonathan Arkins
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release: King & Spalding today announced that Jonathan Arkins has joined as a partner in the firm's Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group in its New York office. "We are building a premier structured finance practice that focuses on specialized structures across various asset classes," said Todd Holleman, head of the firm's CFI practice group. "Jonathan is an essential addition to that team because   more
Kirkland Represents Lenders on $1.27B Train 2 Refinancing for Freeport LNG
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised lenders on an approximately $1.27 billion refinancing for Train 2 of the Freeport LNG facility, including an approximately $180 million debt service reserve facility and an approximately $50 million working capital facility. The financing closed on September 11, 2019. The Joint Lead Arrangers were BBVA USA, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, New York Branch, Credit Agrico  more
Lauren Petterson Named President of Fox Business Network
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: Lauren Petterson has been named President of FOX Business Network (FBN), announced Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media. In a related move, Brian Jones, who currently holds this position, will depart. Ms. Petterson will begin her new role today and will also continue overseeing Talent Development at FOX News Channel (FNC). She will report directly to Ms. Scott. In making th  more
Law360 Names Two Hunton Andrews Kurth Attorneys Among Rising Stars for 2019
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partner Janet Sadler McCrae and Senior Attorney James W. Head were named to Law360's Rising Stars for 2019, an annual compilation of lawyers under the age of 40 whose legal accomplishments transcend their age. Winners were selected based on their career accomplishments in their respective disciplines. Based in New York, McCrae was among only three attorneys recognized for their work in securitiza  more
Leading White Collar and Litigation Partner Shawn Cleveland Joins BakerHostetler in Texas
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- BakerHostetler, a law firm, issued the following news release: BakerHostetler announced today that Shawn Cleveland has joined the firm as a partner on its White Collar, Investigations and Securities Enforcement and Litigation team. Cleveland was most recently with Winston & Strawn LLP. He is the second high-profile white collar defense litigation and investigations partner to join BakerHostetler in the past week, following the addition of the former chief of the Dep  more
Longtime Principal Joins University of Arkansas-Little Rock Alumni Board
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 13 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock Campus issued the following news: As an avid educator and advocate for higher learning, Nancy Rousseau, principal of Little Rock Central High School, has agreed to be a part of the UA Little Rock Alumni Board in hopes of furthering the image of the university. "I look forward to marketing and helping people to regard UA Little Rock as a very viable institution in which students can get an education," stated Rousseau.   more
Louisiana Gov. Edwards, Litify Announce Tech Firm's Entry Into New Orleans
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news: Gov. John Bel Edwards, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Litify founder Reuven Moskowitz announced the company will open a new regional office in New Orleans and create 20 new direct jobs by the close of 2020. Headquartered in New York City, Litify is an integrated, intuitive legal technology platform that empowers law firms of all sizes to seamlessly manage their business operations. Litify's  more
Luise Stauss Joins the Atlantic as Director of Photography
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Atlantic issued the following news release: Luise Stauss is joining The Atlantic as its first director of photography, editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg announced this week. Stauss joins the recently-expanded art team led by creative director Peter Mendelsund. "As we emphasize quality and aesthetic sophistication, our goal is to make The Atlantic an industry leader in photography. Luise is the exact right person to lead this effort," Goldberg wrote in a note to The A  more
Maine A.G. Frey Joins Coalition Suing SEC for Putting Brokers Ahead of Investors
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 10 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of eight attorneys general from around the nation in filing a federal lawsuit, in the Southern District of New York, challenging the Securities & Exchange Commission's (SEC) "Regulation Best Interest" for failing to meet basic investor protections that were laid out in the historic 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. "Important fiduciary regulations were ado  more
Manhattan Borough President Brewer Issues Testimony on Special Lincoln Square District Zoning
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer issued the following testimony on Special Lincoln Square District zoning: "Given the robust discussion at the August 6, 2019 hearing, I have only a few items to add to my previous testimony. The first has to do with the "ambiguity" of the Zoning Resolution that pertains to regulating building heights in the Special Lincoln Square District. I understand that the intent to ensure that building heights do not exceed 30 stories is  more
Marymount Manhattan College: Annabelle Royer '13 Selected By U.S. Department of State for Prestigious English Language Teaching Fellowship
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: English and World Literatures and Education graduate Annabelle Royer '13 has been selected by the U.S. Department of State for a 10-month fellowship project training teachers and teaching English in Montenegro at The University of Montenegro. Royer is one of only 200 U.S. citizens selected for the 2019-2020 English Language Fellow Program. "Having a degree in English and World Literatures from MMC has made me a better   more
Mastercard and R3 Partner to Develop New Blockchain-Powered Cross-Border Payments Solution
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 11 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Mastercard and R3, a leading enterprise blockchain software provider, have today announced a strategic partnership to develop and pilot a new blockchain-enabled cross-border payments solution that will initially focus on connecting global faster payments infrastructures, schemes and banks supported by a clearing and settlement network operated by Mastercard. Earlier this year, Mastercard strengthened its cross-border  more
Mastercard Track to Modernize $125 Trillion Global B2B Payments Market
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 12 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Advances in technology and actionable real-time data are driving businesses to operate faster and smarter. Yet, business payments are often rooted in legacy practices established decades ago. Until now. Mastercard (NYSE: MA) today unveiled its plans to modernize the business-to-business (B2B) payment ecosystem with Mastercard TrackTM. The Track brand of products represents a transformational change for suppliers and   more
Mastercard: NYC & Company Announces Tickets for NYC Off-Broadway Week Fall 2019 Now on Sale
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization, in partnership with Mastercard, announces that NYC Off-Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets are now on sale to the public at nycgo.com/offbroadwayweek. In the program's 10th anniversary year, participating productions will begin 2-for-1 performances on the first day of fall, September 23, and continue through October 6. Locals and travelers are encour  more
McGraw-Hill Adds SyncBlasts to Its Inspire Science Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release: McGraw-Hill today announced a new collaboration that will integrate StudySync(R)'s SyncBlasts(TM) into McGraw-Hill's acclaimed core science curriculum, Inspire Science. The addition of SyncBlasts to the Inspire Science curriculum will allow students to connect what they are learning in the classroom to their lives outside of school, encouraging curiosity and deep, relevant discussion. Similar to SyncBlasts for other   more
Mental Health Commissioner Sullivan Issues Statement on World Suicide Prevention Day
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following statement by Commissioner Ann Sullivan on World Suicide Prevention Day: "Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, we reflect on the extraordinary toll suicide takes on individuals, families and communities, and we recommit ourselves to expanding suicide prevention efforts across New York State. It is critical that every New Yorker has access to the resources and mental health services they need to lead   more
Mercy College: Professor Rossi Hassad Presents Research at International Statistical Institute Conference in Malaysia
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Sept. 6 -- Mercy College issued the following news release: Mercy Professor Rossi Hassad, Ph.D. recently presented a novel approach to analyzing Big Data at the International Statistical Institute's (ISI) World Statistics Congress in Malaysia. Hassad's presentation titled "Epidemiological Concepts as a Foundation for Inductive Reasoning in Harnessing the Potential of Big Data for Evidence-Based Healthcare," implored statisticians and data scientists to shift their analyti  more
Metlife Names Lyndon Oliver As Treasurer
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Lyndon Oliver will rejoin the company as executive vice president and treasurer, reporting to Chief Financial Officer John McCallion. Oliver brings an extensive financial and strategic background, having recently served as AXA's chief strategic development officer in Asia. The appointment will be effective Nov. 18, 201  more
Milletti Named Executive Director of SUNY-Buffalo's Humanities Institute
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: Christina Milletti, an associate professor in the University at Buffalo Department of English and a 2019 Juniper Prize for Fiction winner, has been named executive director of UB's Humanities Institute. The institute is a multidisciplinary center within the College of Arts and Sciences that serves as one of the most important entities supporting and promoting the humanities in Wes  more
Minn. A.G. Ellison, Coalition Ask Court To Block Trump Administration's Healthcare Discrimination Rule
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison issued the following news: * * * - Discriminatory 'refusal of care' rule would drastically expand healthcare providers' rights to deny necessary healthcare to anyone they choose, solely on the basis of their own 'religious beliefs or moral convictions' * * * Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined 22 other state and local governments, as well as multiple healthcare providers, in filing a motion for summary j  more
Morgan Stanley Survey Finds Investor Enthusiasm for Sustainable Investing at an All-Time High
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: More than eight in ten U.S. individual investors now express interest in sustainable investing, while half take part in at least one sustainable investing activity, according to a new survey published today by the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing. The third edition of the individual investor survey, Sustainable Signals, examines the attitudes, perceptions an  more
Morris Network and Nielsen Announce Long-Term Agreement for Local T.V. Measurement
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) and Morris Network Inc. today announced that they have reached a long-term agreement for local TV measurement in all RPD+ markets including Chattanooga Tenn., Columbus-Tupelo Miss., Wilmington, N.C., Gulfport-Biloxi Miss., Lexington, Ky., and Macon, Ga. Morris Network Inc.'s parent company, Morris Multimedia Inc., based in Savannah, Ga., is one of the largest privately h  more
Moxy East Village Opens Today Embracing The Rebellious Spirit of The Historic, Vibrant Neighborhood Where American Counterculture Was Born
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Moxy Hotels, a subsidiary of Marriott International, issued the following news: Moxy NYC East Village opens today in the heart of the iconic East Village where rock 'n' roll, renegade art, LGBTQ+ activism, and generations of immigrants all merged to give birth to American counterculture. Located on East 11th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues, directly across from the legendary concert venue Webster Hall, the hotel features 286 design-driven bedrooms, co-working spac  more
Muscogee Citizen Sarah Deer Named to Women's Hall of Fame
OKMULGEE, Oklahoma, Sept. 13 -- The Muscogee Creek Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Muscogee (Creek) citizen, domestic violence advocate and lawyer Sarah Deer will be inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, Sept. 14 at the Del Lago Casino and Resort in Seneca Falls, New York. Deer is one of 10 women to be honored during the Women's Hall of Fame induction. Other inductees include: activist Angela Davis, actress and activist Jane F  more
N.Y. Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance to Life Insurers and Insurance Producers
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - DFS Issues Circular Letter Reminding Insurers That Soliciting, Negotiating, and Selling Group Annuity Contracts Issued by Unauthorized Insurers is Prohibited in New York * * * Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell announced today that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued guidance to life insurers and insurance producers to protect New York pen  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Broome County Will Receive Over $3.1 Million in State Matching Funds Through County-Wide Shared Services Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Broome County Achieved $3.1 Million in Taxpayer Savings in 2018 - State Approves Dollar-for-Dollar Match of Taxpayer Savings Generated Through the Implementation of New, Locally Identified Shared Services Projects * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Broome County will receive over $3.1 million in state matching funds through the County-Wide Shared Services Initiative. Broo  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Homeowners for Damage Caused by Street Trees
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Thank you, George. And George, I know that you and everyone at Community Board 12 here in the Bronx have worked on this issue for a long time and it has been a cause of tremendous frustration. And I've heard this from homeowners all over the city, in all five boroughs. This is something that just has not made sense that needed a very, very different kind of approach. And I want to thank yo  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio: First Lady, Public Advocate Rally With Workers to Call For Passage of Paid Personal Time
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Advocates call for passage of historic legislation to make New York City the first in nation to guarantee 10 days paid time off * * * NEW YORK--First Lady Chirlane McCray, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives J. Phillip Thompson, and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas were joined by workers from a diverse group   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on 5 Companies
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (19-E-0410) involving Cassadaga Wind, Baron Winds, IRUS Wind Development, RWE Aktiengesellschaft and E.ON: At a session of the Public Service Commission held in the City of New York on September 10, 2019 COMMISSIONER PRESENT: John B. Rhodes, Chair CASE 19-E-0410 - Joint Petition of Cassadaga Wind LLC, Baron Winds LLC, IRUS Wind Development LLC, RWE Aktiengesellschaft, and E.ON SE for a Decl  more
N.Y. State Assembly Speaker Heastie Issues Statement on 18th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 11 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following statement by Speaker Carl E. Heastie on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks: "Today people across the nation will pause to remember the thousands of lives tragically lost on 9-11. "Our hearts still break when we remember these terrible events, and we extend our gratitude to the brave men and women who answered the call to serve during our nation's darkest hour. "Despite immeasurable loss and grief, New York   more
N.Y. State Assembly Speaker Heastie Issues Statement on Cost of Repairing Sidewalks Damaged by City Trees
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following statement on the New York City's announcement to relieve homeowners of the cost of repairing sidewalks damaged by city trees: "While knocking on doors and visiting with my constituents, it became clear that bureaucracy and a flawed system have been posing a significant hardship on city homeowners. Since then, I have fought tirelessly to develop a solution to this problem because homeowners are the heart and soul of   more
N.Y. State Assembly Speaker Heastie Visits Farmingdale State College and Cold Spring Harbor on Annual Statewide Tour
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour with Assemblymember Steve Stern on Long Island. They made stops at Sweetie Pies on Main and Cold Spring Harbor, and Farmingdale State College. "Going on my statewide tour every year gives me the opportunity to visit communities across New York and see firsthand how the Assembly Majority can best help them grow and thrive," Speaker Heastie s  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 11 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - ECO Actions for Late August to Early September * * * 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 respond  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 9/2 - 9/8/19
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- 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 3  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation: NAISMA Announces New York Partnership to Connect Science to Action at the 2019 Invasive Species Conference
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - National Conference to be held in Saratoga Springs, New York, September 30-October 3 * * * The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) will host the 2019 Annual Invasive Species Conference together with Cornell University's New York Invasive Species Research Institute (NYISRI), an internationally renowned center of academic res  more
Nelsen and AI4ALL Announce Collaboration to Expand Diversity and Impact Through Artificial Intelligence
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: Today, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) announced it has signed on as a sponsor for AI4ALL, a nonprofit focused on opening doors to artificial intelligence for underrepresented talent through education and mentorship. "I have admired the work of AI4ALL since it started, and I am very proud for Nielsen to join this movement," said David Kenny, CEO and Chief Diversity Officer, Nielsen. "Nielsen data is in  more
New Mexico A.G. Balderas, NM Coalition of Sexual Assult Programs Warn About 'At-Home Rape Kit' Companies, Issues Risk Advisory
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 13 -- New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following news release: Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas and the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs issued the following statements and risk advisory to all New Mexicans in response to increased reporting about the rise of so called "DIY rape kits," which are set to be sold commercially by MeToo Kits Company, based in New York City, and the New Jerseybased The Preserve Group. Attorney  more
New York A.G. James Announces Antitrust Investigation Into Google
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Second Antitrust Investigation Announced Days After Investigation into Facebook * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement confirming the ongoing investigation into telecommunications giant Google for antitrust issues: "Google's control over nearly every aspect of our lives has placed the company at the center of our digital economy. But it doesn'  more
New York A.G. James Announces Convictions of Gun Traffickers Who Illegally Sold Assault Weapons in NYC and Nassau County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Individuals Illegally Sold Assault Weapons, Semiautomatic Pistols, High-Capacity Magazines, and Hundreds of Rounds of Ammunition * * * Attorney General Letitia James today announced the convictions of two defendants for their roles in a gun trafficking operation that brought guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition from Pennsylvania and resold them in New York. Tadarrell Jones an  more
New York A.G. James Continues Challenge of Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James Seeks Preliminary Injunction to Stop New Rule from Taking Effect October 15th * * * Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion to seek a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump Administration's public charge rule from going into effect. The new rule aims to deny green cards and visas to immigrants that use or have used government assistance programs. Such a rule would have s  more
New York A.G. James Issues Statement on September 11th Anniversary
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on the anniversary of September 11th: "Eighteen years ago, New Yorkers and Americans across the country were devastated by the terror attacks on September 11th. "Today, and every day, we remember and honor all of those whose lives were taken from us that day and the countless first responders who courageously risked their lives to protect us. "In the years since, New York has rebuilt, but we   more
New York A.G. James Leads Coalition Suing SEC for Putting Brokers Ahead of Investors
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - 'Regulation Best Interest' Fails to Protect Investors or Meet Standards Laid Out in Landmark Dodd-Frank Act * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of eight attorneys general from around the nation in filing a federal lawsuit, in the Southern District of New York, challenging the Securities & Exchange Commission's (SEC) "Regulation Best Interest" for failing to  more
New York A.G. James Orders Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Companies to Cease and Desist Operations
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Companies Purport to Sell Do-It-Yourself Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Without Medical or Legal Protections * * * Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she directed MeToo Kits Company and Preserve Group to 'cease and desist' selling at home sexual assault evidence kits. These kits have raised widespread concern due to their marketing as an alternative to seeking professiona  more
New York A.G. James Secures $450,000 for 100 Home Health Aides Threatened With Deportation
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Settlement Provides Backpay and Benefits to Over 100 Workers, and Damages to Workers Threatened with Immigration Consequences for Complaining About Unpaid Wages - The More Than 10 Workers Who Alerted the Office of the Attorney General to Company's Unlawful Practices Will Each Receive Roughly $8,000 for Emotional Distress * * * Attorney General Letitia James today announced that Allcare H  more
New York City Economic Development Corp.: 3,000+ Attend 2019 Brooklyn Army Terminal Block Party
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: On Sunday, September 8, 2019, over 3,000 residents and visitors attended the 2019 BAT Block Party to celebrate the iconic Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park. World-renowned artists JoJo and New Orleans-based band The Soul Rebels featuring Talib Kweli headlined the celebration with performances that brought fanfare and excitement, and had the audience on their feet. "The 2019 BAT Block Party  more
New York City Housing Development Corp: City, State, and Elected Officials Joined Breaking Ground and Project Partners
BRONX, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York City Housing Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - 152 New Units for Formerly Homeless and Low-Income Seniors, Including Current NYCHA Residents * * * The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance/Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporati  more
New York City Police Department and New York City Police Foundation Unveil New Crime Stoppers Mobile App
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: * * * - Available on Apple iOS(R) and Android(R) devices, the new Crime Stoppers mobile app facilitates anonymous, real-time communication between the NYPD and tipsters * * * The NYPD and New York City Police Foundation today unveiled an innovative new Crime Stoppers mobile app developed for community members to anonymously and securely submit tips to NYPD investigators. The app, CS-NYC, improves cri  more
New York City Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Administration Over Public Charge Rule
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The New York City Law Department issued the following news release: New York City has filed a motion to seek a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump Administration's public charge rule from going into effect. The new rule aims to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who use or have used government assistance programs. Such a rule would have short and long term impacts on public health and the economy. The initial lawsuit, filed in August 2019 in the Southern Distric  more
New York Empire State Development: Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. Meets, Approves Next Steps for Carousel Project at Canalside
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) Board of Directors met today and approved several items related to the Buffalo Heritage Carousel project at Canalside. The first approval was for the acquisition of an 8,565 square foot parcel along the Central Wharf at Canalside from the City of Buffalo to facilitate the construction of the Buffalo Heritage Carousel Project. The project will co  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 18 Finalists Selected for Round One of Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Applications for Competition were Received from 23 States and 16 Countries - The Food and Agriculture Industry Competition is Funded through Upstate Revitalization Initiatives - CNY Rising, Finger Lakes Forward and Southern Tier Soaring - Regional Comprehensive Strategies Aimed at Revitalizing Communities and Growing the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the 18 compan  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $16 Million Renovation Project at SUNY Buffalo State College
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $16 million project to renovate Tower Three at SUNY Buffalo State College. This project is part of roughly $73 million in capital renovation projects the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is completing on SUNY campuses statewide. The project was financed through DASNY's SUNY Dormitory Facilities Program, which issues low-cost, ta  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Nanotronics' High-Tech Manufacturing Hub at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Nanotronics will open a high-tech manufacturing center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, creating 190 new jobs and investing $11 million. The new flagship manufacturing center will be located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard's historic Building 20, a 150-year-old former shipbuilding factory. The project, which brings manufacturing and research and development together   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of PS 145 Community Playground Under Vital Brooklyn Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Part of $10.6 Million Plan to Improve Community Recreation and Health, Create Green Infrastructure to Reduce Flood Risk, and Improve Water Quality * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that Brooklyn residents will have another new, rebuilt, environmentally-resilient community playground at PS 145 as work continues under the Vital Brooklyn Initiative, the Governor's community devel  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces State Landmarks to Be Lit Orange in Recognition of Hunger Action Month
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - One World Trade Center, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Kosciuszko Bridge, SUNY Plaza, State Education Building and New York State Fair Exposition Building to be Illuminated This Evening - Hunger Action Month Participation Builds on State's Actions to Combat Hunger * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced One World Trade Center, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the Kosciuszko Bri  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Up to $13 Million for Interstate 684 Resurfacing Project
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Project will Improve Pavement Quality and Enhance Safety in Westchester County * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced work has begun on a project to resurface the two-mile section of Interstate 684 from Harris Road to Exit 6, in the town of Bedford, Westchester County. The State will provide up to $13 million to renew this critical north-south travel corridor in the Mid-Hudson Regi  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Disproportionate Share Hospital Payment Cuts
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement calling on Congress to rescind the federal government's proposed disproportionate share hospital payment cuts: "The impending Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program cuts would decimate hospitals that provide uncompensated care to uninsured and low-income New Yorkers by taking away over $2.6 billion over the next 18 months and more than $14.5 billion cumulatively through 2025. "Health care is a   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Gun Law
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on the law to extend the background check gun waiting period: "While the federal government turns a blind eye to the scourge of gun violence ripping our nation apart and continues to allow this bloodshed to take parents and children away from their families, in New York we have taken action. "This year we built on our strongest in the nation gun laws, including extending the background check waiting pe  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Marks Completion of $3.8 Million Path to the Park Project in South Valley Stream
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Shoreline Improvements and Resiliency Upgrades Will Protect Treasured Public Greenway Against Impacts of Future Storms; Promote Waterfront Recreation on Long Island * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the Path to the Park Project, a $3.8 million undertaking to transform a beloved stretch of public greenway along the northwestern shoreline of Hook Creek in South  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs 'Elijah's Law' Requiring Child Care Providers to Follow Guidelines for Preventing and Responding to Food Allergy Anaphylaxis
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Extends Life Saving Protections Currently in Place for Schools to All Early Child Care Programs - Cuomo: "As a father, I know there is no greater fear than something happening to your child - especially when you entrust them to someone else's care. I'm proud to sign this measure that will give parents peace of mind and will help ensure daycare workers receive the right training to respond t  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Setting New York's Presidential Primary for April 28, 2020
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Urges Legislature to Consolidate Presidential, Congressional and State Primaries - Consolidation Would Save $20 Million In Taxpayer Money * * * Today Governor Cuomo Signed S-6374/A-08176 Establishing the Presidential Primary Date As April 28, 2020. The Governor's Response is Available Here (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/Memorandum_to_Change_Presidenti  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation to Deliver Pension and Health Benefits to 9/11 First Responders, Volunteers and Workers
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to help ensure first responders and public sector officers and employees who developed a qualifying health condition as a result of their heroic response to 9/11 rescue, recovery and clean-up efforts at World Trade Center sites receive the pension and health benefits they deserve. The Governor also announced that New York will donate an additional $1.  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Takes Action to Educate New Yorkers on the Dangers of E-Cigarettes
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Signs Executive Order Directing State Agencies to Deploy Education Awareness Program on Vaping - Signs Legislation Expanding Education Programs and Campaigns Aimed at Reducing Tobacco Use to Include E-Cigarette and Liquid Nicotine Use * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today took action to curb electronic cigarette and liquid nicotine use among minors, signing an executive order that directs  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Takes Action to Ensure Prompt Attention to Legal Claims Filed Under the Child Victims Act
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Department of Financial Services Urges New York State Insurers to Act Quickly and in Good Faith - DFS Advises Insurers to Exercise Best Practices with Prior and Current Policyholders and Their Claimants, and Encourages Increased Records Retention and Access to Aid CVA-Related Claims * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is taking action to ensure victims of child sexual abuse receive justice by   more
New York Life Celebrates Key Life Moments, Approaching 175th Anniversary With Debut of New Float for 93rd Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release: Spotlighting not only the fun-filled spirit of a toy house, but also the power of a legacy passed down from generation to generation, New York Life's "Toy House of Marvelous Milestones" float will remind all those watching the 93rd Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) that life is best lived when shared with the ones they love. In featuring key life moments including birth, graduatio  more
New York Mayor De Blasio Appoints Alison Hirsh Senior Advisor for Strategic Planning
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Hirsh, who led fights to secure paid sick leave and a $15 minimum wage, brings wealth of organizing, planning and communications experience * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio today appointed Alison Hirsh Senior Advisor for Strategic Planning. In this role, Hirsh will serve as a member of the Mayor's Senior Cabinet and provide strategic guidance to the Mayor on a wide range of priorities, as well as develo  more
New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at Live on the Brian Lehrer Show
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript: Brian Lehrer: It's the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC. Good morning, everyone. Coming up later in the program we'll play highlights from and invite your reactions to the Democratic presidential debate last night. First, however, we will start as we usually do on Fridays, with our weekly Ask The Mayor segment, my questions and yours for Mayor Bill de Blasio. Our phones are open at 2-1-2-4-3-3-WNYC, 4-3-3-9-6-9-2 or y  more
New York MTA Appoints Abbey Collins Chief Communications Officer
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced it has appointed Abbey Collins as Chief Communications Officer. Ms. Collins will oversee all aspects of strategic communications for the agency. She joins the MTA as the agency is implementing a bold transformation to improve service for the more than six million riders who rely on the system every day. "Abbey Collins i  more
New York Power Authority and the City University of New York Partner on Energy Efficiency Upgrades at the City College of New York
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Sweeping Energy-Efficiency Improvements at the City College of New York to Reduce More Than 1,600 Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the City University of New York (CUNY) are partnering on $26 million in comprehensive energy efficiency improvements at the City College of New York (CCNY). Once completed, it will save 15% of the building  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * - Identifies Risks in MTA's Plan to Close Budget Gaps * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) projects large operating budget gaps and has significant unfunded capital needs. With less than four months before the start of its new fiscal year, there are still questions regarding the MTA's plan to balance its 2020 budget and narrow the out-year budget gaps, accordi  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. The Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expenditures (Nassau County) School officials did not comply with their written credit card procedures. Auditors found 119 purchases totaling $36,329 had no receipts attached to the claims. Auditors also found 39 receipts totali  more
New York State Department of State Issues Guidance for Real Estate Professionals Concerning Statewide Security and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- The New York State Department of State issued the following news release: The Act is a Sweeping and Comprehensive Collection of New Provisions that Strengthen Tenant Protections for all New Yorkers. New York State Secretary of State Rossana Rosado announced today that the Department of State's Division of Licensing has issued guidance for Real Estate Professionals concerning the Statewide Security and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (Act). "The new laws are a broad  more
New York State Education Department Announces Maine-Endwell High School Teacher Named 2020 Teacher of the Year
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * - Dedicated Teacher Has Improved the Lives of Students by Being Actively Involved and Creating a District Food Pantry - Western Michigan University Student Recipient of 2019 Marge A. Tierney Memorial Scholarship * * * The Board of Regents today named Rachel Murat of Maine-Endwell High School in Endwell, NY the 2020 New York State Teacher of the Year and awarded the 2019 Marge A. Ti  more
New York State PSC: Ravenswood Energy Storage Project Public Statement Hearing Scheduled
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - 316 MW Energy Storage Facility Proposed at Ravenswood's Generating Station in Long Island City * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission)today announced it would hold a public statement hearing in Long Island City (Queens)to receive comments on Ravenswood Development, LLC's (Ravenswood) request to develop a battery-based energy storage facility on a porti  more
New York Super Lawyers Recognizes Steptoe Attorneys
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Steptoe and Johnson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Six Steptoe partners have been named to the 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. The annual list selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the area based on peer review and the publication's independent research. The following Steptoe partners are recognized on the 2019 New York Super Lawyers list: * Jim Carolan - Real Estate: Business * David Fruchtman - Tax * Michael C. Mille  more
New York University Launches Data Science Major
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - College of Arts and Science and Center for Data Science Team Up to Train Students in Pioneering Computational Discipline * * * New York University has launched an undergraduate major in data science--a degree that will train students to deploy a cutting-edge computational approach in understanding and addressing a range of phenomena in the areas of human health, city planning, and consumer behavior. The maj  more
New York University: How Pipeline Programs Can Increase Diversity in Dentistry
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - Study Shows NYU College of Dentistry's Saturday Academy Boosts Underrepresented High School Students' Interest in Health Professions * * * The field of dentistry has a diversity problem. Despite calls for a more diverse workforce, only 15.2 percent of dental school applicants in 2016 were underrepresented minorities, according to the American Dental Education Association. Having more dentists from diverse b  more
New York University: Researchers Unearth 'New' Extinction
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [TNSscienceresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: A team of scientists has concluded that earth experienced a previously underestimated severe mass-extinction event, which occurred about 260 million years ago. A team of scientists has concluded that earth experienced a previously underestimated severe mass-extinction event, which occurred about 260 million years ago, raising the total of major mass extinctions in the geologic record to six. "It   more
New York, California, Six A.G Sue SEC to Challenge Rule Blessing Broker-Dealers Who Give Financial Advice Not in Best Interest of Consumer Clients
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: Today, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra joined New York in a coalition of eight attorneys general filing a lawsuit to challenge the Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) new rule allowing broker-dealers to continue providing conflicted advice to investors. The rule in question -- the so-called Best Interest Rule -- would allow broker-dealers to continue promoting invest  more
Newmark Knight Frank Completes the Sale of Life Science/R&D Office Campus in Thousand Oaks, CA
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has announced it has completed the sale of Think Here, a 160,980-square-foot, Life Science/R&D office campus comprised of two buildings, located at 1525 and 1535 Rancho Conejo Boulevard in Thousand Oaks, CA. The property is located within Conejo Spectrum, a 2.8 million-square-foot office and industrial micro market that is one of the tightest throughout Ventura Co  more
News Corp to Participate in Goldman Sachs 28th Annual Communacopia Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release: News Corp announced today that Tracey Fellows, President for Global Digital Real Estate for News Corp and Acting CEO of Move, Inc., will participate in the Goldman Sachs 28th Annual Communacopia Conference on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, to be held in New York, NY. The session will begin at 2:05 p.m. EDT. To listen to a live webcast, please visit the News Corp website a  more
Nielsen: African American Spending Power Demands That Marketers Show More Love and Support for Black Culture
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: African Americans want more for themselves and from corporate America, and they express it with their dollars as they move through the consumer journey, from brand awareness to purchase, as revealed today in Nielsen's 2019 Diverse Intelligence Series (DIS) Report on African Americans. It's in the Bag: Black Consumers' Path to Purchase explores the non-linear and uniquely technologically driv  more
Nine Haynes and Boone Lawyers Included in 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers/Rising Stars Directories
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Nine Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers have been recognized in the 2019 edition of the New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars directories, published by Thomson Reuters. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nomi  more
NJ CARES and NJSIAA Announce Release of Opioid Education Video for Student Athletes Featuring Advice From Professional Sports Icons
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: * * * - "Athletes vs Opioids" Required Viewing for Student Athletes, Parents Under NJSIAA Rule * * * In a video released to New Jersey high school students today, a U.S. women's national soccer team legend and a starting wide receiver for the New York Jets team up to deliver a powerful warning about the risks associated with sports injuries and opioid use. The 6-minute video, ent  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving BREIT MF Adara
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket Nos. WR-2822, WR-2610): In the Matter of Application by BREIT MF Adara, LLC, 435 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154, for Authority to Transfer Certificate of Authority to Charge for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Adara Alexander Place Apartments in Wake County, North Carolina Order Granting Transfer of Certificate of Authority and Approving Rates BY THE COMMISSION: On Augu  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving KG Commons
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2011): In the Matter of Notification by KG Commons, 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 Parkland Commons Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 27, 2019, KG Commons, LLC (Applicant), filed with the Com  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving L'Audace Equity
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 12 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2797): In the Matter of Application by L'Audace Equity, LLC, 175 West 95th Street, Apt. 24D, New York, New York 10025, for Certificate of Authority to Charge for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service Utilizing the Hot Water Capture, Cold Water Allocation Method in Cedar View Apartments in Forsyth County, North Carolina Order Granting HWCCWA Certificate Of Authority And Approving   more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving LCF
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2509): In the Matter of Notification by LCF, 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 Pineville Place Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 27, 2019, LCF, LLC (Applicant), filed with the Commission a noti  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving MC Ridge NC
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket Nos. WR-2857, WR-1053): In the Matter of Application by MC Ridge NC, LLC, 400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 212, Suffern, New York 10901, for Authority to Transfer Certificate of Authority to Charge for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Safire at Matthews Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Granting Transfer of Certificate of Authority and Approving Rates BY THE COMM  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving MC Ridge NC
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket Nos. WR-2857, WR-1053): In the Matter of Application by MC Ridge NC, LLC, 400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 212, Suffern, New York 10901, for Authority to Transfer Certificate of Authority to Charge for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Safire at Matthews Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Granting Transfer of Certificate of Authority and Approving Rates BY THE COMM  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving Midtown Green Holdco
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 11 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2690): In the Matter of Notification by Midtown Green Holdco, LP, 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Midtown Green Apartments in Wake County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 28, 2019, Midtown Green Holdco, LP (Applicant), filed with the Commissi  more
Northeastern University: HBO, Netflix Have This Artist on Speed Dial
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Northeastern University issued the following news: Fast Company has named her one of the most creative people in business in 2019. Companies such as Etsy, Airbnb, and Netflix have her on speed dial. And last year alone, her studio pulled in over $1 million in sales. Jess Peterson, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Mighty Oak, a creative agency based in Brooklyn, New York, has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. After domina  more
NPD Assesses Tariff Impact on Sales Across Categories
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Sept. 9 -- 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 t  more
NYC Health + Hospitals' WTC Environmental Health Center Reaches Approximately 11,000 Patients as of July 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - In the last year, the Center expanded capacity, hiring additional providers, giving patients the option to make appointments through the Call Center, and modernizing electronic health records at all three sites * * * NYC Health + Hospitals' WTC Environmental Health Center today announced it has reached about 10,944 patients as of July 2019. This is an increase from 9,700 members in July 2018. T  more
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Begins Construction of New Ambulatory Surgery Center
ELMHURST, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release, dated Sept. 6: * * * - New center will feature 5,000 square feet of additional space for a new operating room and additional pre- and post-procedure beds - NYC Council Speaker, Council Members Dromm and Moya, and the Queen's delegation are funding the $5.5M project; construction is expected to be completed in spring 2021 * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst today hosted a groundbreaking cer  more
NYS Assembly Haitian Caucus Members Partner With Speaker Carl Heastie for Dorian Hurricane Relief in the Bahamas
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Speaker Carl Heastie today announced he will join the New York State Assembly Haitian Caucus, including Assemblymembers Michaelle Solages, Rodneyse Bichotte, Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Clyde Vanel and Mathylde Frontus, to assist in Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. The powerful storm devastated the Bahamas, regions in the Caribbean and along the Eastern Coast of the United States, and Assembly Majority is comm  more
Operation Wright Is Wrong: New York A.G. James Announces Convictions and Forfeiture of Assets in Upstate Securities Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - David and Ramona Wright Plead Guilty to Fraudulently Soliciting Investments to Fund Rolex Watches, Vacations, Luxury Cars, and Yacht * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the convictions of David and Ramona Wright -- both formerly of Sherrill, New York -- for Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and felony securities fraud under the Martin Act for operating a $760,00  more
Oregon A.G. Rosenblum Joins Lawsuit Against SEC for Putting Brokers Ahead of Investors
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release: Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today joined a coalition of eight Attorneys General in filing a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York, challenging the Securities & Exchange Commission's (SEC) new "Regulation Best Interest" for failing to meet basic investor protections that were laid out in the historic 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read, who is responsible for man  more
Pa. Treasurer Torsella: Settlement Agreement With Deutsche Bank Submitted in Alleged Bond Manipulation Case
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella issued the following news: * * * - Deutsche Bank becomes first defendant to agree to payment and remediation measures as part of settlement agreement * * * Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella today announced that a settlement agreement with Deutsche Bank, the first defendant in a lawsuit alleging price-fixing of government-sponsored entity ("GSE") bonds, has been submitted for approval to the United States District Cou  more
Park Hotels & Resorts Set to Join S&P MidCap 400
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - Inogen to Join S&P SmallCap 600 * * * Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PK) will replace Inogen Inc. (NASD: INGN) in the S&P MidCap 400 and Inogen will replace Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE: CHSP) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Wednesday, September 18. Park Hotels & Resorts is acquiring Chesapeake Lodging Trust in a transaction expected to be c  more
Paul Hastings: HSBC Leads Global Banks in Senior Secured Loan to Grupo Industrial Saltillo
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced that it represented HSBC Securities (USA), Inc., as lead arranger and bookrunner, and HSBC, Scotiabank, Citigroup, BBVA and Comerica, as lenders, in a senior secured credit facility extended to Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A.B. de C.V., with HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent. The loan involved collateral governed unde  more
Paul Hastings: Tilray and Privateer Holdings Sign Definitive Agreement
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Tilray, Inc., a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production and distribution of cannabis and cannabinoids, in the signing of a definitive merger agreement with its largest stockholder, Privateer Holdings, Inc. The terms of the agreement provide for the cancellation of the  more
PenSam Selects Moody's Analytics Economic Scenario Generator to Support New Risk Modeling Framework
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Moody's Analytics, a global provider of financial intelligence, announced today that its software has been selected by PenSam, one of Denmark's leading labor market pension and insurance firms. PenSam will be using the Moody's Analytics Economic Scenario Generator (ESG) for actuarial liability valuations, risk management, strategic asset allocation, and asset and liability managemen  more
Pfizer Announces Positive Preliminary Results From a Proof-of-Concept Phase 2 Study of Its 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Candidate
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today positive preliminary results following administration of three doses in a four-dose series for a Proof-of-Concept Phase 2 study (B7471003) to assess safety and immunogenicity of its 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (20vPnC) candidate, PF-06482077, being investigated for the prevention of invasive disease and otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae ser  more
Port Authority and Silverstein Properties Announce Opening of 3 WTC Transit Lobby
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - New entranceway will provide convenient access for workers traveling to and from 3 WTC by PATH or New York City subways * * * The Port Authority and Silverstein Properties today announced that the 3 World Trade Center transit lobby - which will provide employees in that office tower with convenient access from PATH or New York City subways to the building's lobby - has opened. The   more
Port Authority Launches Outreach Survey of Local Queens Businesses as Part of Commitment to JFK Advisory Council
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: The Port Authority has launched an online survey for local Queens-based businesses, especially Minority and Women-owned Businesses (MWBEs) near the John F. Kennedy International Airport, as part of the agency's commitment to expanding opportunities in Queens through the $13 billion JFK Redevelopment Program. The survey is available at https://www.anewjfk.com/survey/. As Governor Cuomo announc  more
Presidential Candidate to Join SUNY-Cortland Panel on Opioid Crisis
CORTLAND, N.Y., Sept. 13 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: The opioid crisis in the United States often starts when patients are prescribed opioids for pain after routine surgeries. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain -- one of every four -- will misuse them. Associate Professor Joshua Peck of SUNY Cortland's Psychology Department will be joined by other profess  more
Reed Smith's Leaders Named HERoes Role Models
NEW YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Casey Ryan and Tamara Box Recognized for Championing the Advancement of Women * * * NEW YORK, PITTSBURGH & LONDON - Reed Smith today announced two of its leading executives have been named to the 2019 "HERoes Women Role Model Lists" by INvolve, supported by Yahoo Finance. Casey Ryan, Reed Smith's Global Head of Legal Personnel, a member of the firm's Executive Committee, and a prominent pa  more
Renowned Author, Thought Leader Joins Iona College as Executive-In-Residence
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 10 -- Iona College issued the following news: Iona College is pleased to announce that nationally renowned author, editor and visionary, James Mustich, will join the College as an Executive-in-Residence in fall 2019. Mustich is the author of the acclaimed "1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List," and a serial innovator who has successfully reimagined new programs and businesses within traditional industries. Mustich will assist Iona's leadership   more
Renowned Speaker, Author Stephen M.R. Covey Coming to Alfred State College
ALFRED, New York, Sept. 12 -- Alfred State College issued the following news: The Center for Community Education and Training (CCET) at Alfred State College is pleased to announce that Stephen M.R. Covey will deliver a presentation titled "The Speed of Trust" from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 in the Orvis Activities Center Auditorium. The co-founder of CoveyLink and of the Franklin Global Speed of Trust Practice, Covey is a sought-after and compelling keynote speaker and adviser on trust, lead  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Listed Among Best Employers in New York State in New Ranking
TROY, New York, Sept. 13 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Institute featured in inaugural Forbes list of America's best-in-state employers * * * Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was recently listed among the best employers in New York state on the inaugural Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers. "We are honored by this recognition and gratified as being selected as one of the best employers in New York " said Curtis Powell, the vice president  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Development of Real-Time Analysis of Power Grid Data Receives NSF Support
TROY, New York, Sept. 14 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Rensselaer team aims to make system more reliable and resilient * * * It often takes time for power system malfunctions to be found and fixed, at times leading to larger system failures. If operators could identify system disturbances as they happen and take action before they lead to large outages, the power grid would be substantially more reliable and resilient. With recen  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: From New York to Chile, Lead Contamination Project Develops Citizen Science
TROY, New York, Sept. 11 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - NSF-funded community soil testing study focused on Troy, New York and Tierra Amarilla, Chile * * * If you live in an industrial-era urban setting, chances are that soil in your vicinity is contaminated with lead, arsenic, or other heavy metals. With support from the National Science Foundation, a team of researchers is developing a "citizen science" soil research project in Tr  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Semiconducting Material More Affected by Defects Than Previously Thought
TROY, New York, Sept. 13 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Research opens up new possibilities for improving performance of halide perovskite * * * A promising semiconductor material could be improved if flaws previously thought irrelevant to performance are reduced, according to research published today in Nature Communications. A group of researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and other universities has shown that a specifi  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Studying Soil Behavior Under Pressure Could Save Millions of Dollars
TROY, New York, Sept. 10 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Research makes use of unique centrifuge on the Rensselaer campus * * * Millions of dollars are spent fortifying dams to withstand earthquakes -- but it may not be necessary. New research being conducted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is examining whether or not that spending actually contributes to public safety. "The Army Corps of Engineers has spent hundreds of million  more
Robert Peters and Scott Regan Discuss Unclaimed Property Filing Deadlines
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Robert Peters, Managing Director and Scott Regan, Director in Duff & Phelps' Unclaimed Property and Tax Risk Advisory practice, spoke to Compliance Week about the fast approaching deadlines for state unclaimed property filings with around 40 setting filing dates on October 31 or November 1 in the article titled, "Unclaimed Property Filing Deadlines Loom Large." "The cluster of pending filing deadlines is perhaps the most common t  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Army, Air Force ROTC Programs Welcome New Commanders
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Lt. Col. Jason Turner and Maj. Ryan Crosby bring outstanding national and overseas service leadership to campus programs * * * Rochester Institute of Technology installed two new commanders to its campus ROTC programs. Lt. Col. Jason Turner will lead the Air Force ROTC cadre, and Maj. Ryan Crosby will lead the Army ROTC cadre. Both officers bring more than 30 years of combined natio  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Hosts National Speaker on Engineering Education
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 9 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Doug Melton, discusses how an entrepreneurial mindset can improve engineering education * * * Doug Melton, program director of the Entrepreneurial Engineering Program at The Kern Family Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at Rochester Institute of Technology, presenting "Powerful Stuff: An Entrepreneurial Mindset Built on Critical Thinking" as part of the 2019 Eugene H. Fram Signa  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Sponsored Research Garners $74 Million in Funding
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 13 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Research expenditures post a record year * * * Rochester Institute of Technology had its second best year ever in sponsored research funding and a record year for research expenditures in fiscal year 2019. RIT received 366 new awards totaling $74 million in funding, and expenditures grew to $61 million. RIT now has 353 principal investigators associated with active research awards.   more
Rochester Institute of Technology: 'Global Women of Light' to Gather for International Symposium at 2019 Frontiers in Optics
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 10 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Symposium aims to advance women's leadership in science, technology, engineering and entrepreneurship * * * Women from academia, industry and government will meet this week to collaboratively establish strategies to advance women's leadership across science, technology, engineering and entrepreneurship career ranks. WiSTEE Connect is collaborating with the Optical Society (OSA) Found  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Scientists Developing Single Photon Detector to Help Search for Habitable Exoplanets
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 14 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - NASA to award RIT and Dartmouth grant to develop highly sensitive detector for future missions * * * NASA announced it is awarding a team of researchers from Rochester Institute of Technology and Dartmouth College a grant to develop a detector capable of sensing and counting single photons that could be crucial to future NASA astrophysics missions. The extremely   more
Sage Colleges Among Top National Universities for Social Mobility on U.S. News & World Report List
TROY, New York, Sept. 13 -- Sage Colleges issued the following news: * * * - Sage is Ranked 24th out of 381 Universities for Success Graduating Economically Disadvantaged Students * * * The Sage Colleges is included among the Top Performers on Social Mobility in the 2020 edition of U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Colleges" rankings. Sage is ranked number 24 out of 381 national universities in this category. Top Performers on Social Mobility is a new category in U.S. News' "Best Coll  more
Savills Opens New Calgary, Alberta Office in Canada
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Savills has launched a new office in Calgary, establishing the global real estate firm's presence in the local market. Industry experts Joshua Hamill and Adam Stewart, joining from Cresa, will extend the Savills platform of commercial tenant-focused services and solutions throughout western Canada. The firm welcomes Hamill as senior managing director and Stewart as vice president. Specializing in occupier adv  more
Savills Represents ONUS Global Fulfillment Solutions in Southern California Lease and Expansion
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Savills represented ONUS Global Fulfillment Solutions, a supply chain management firm that designs and implements solutions in both freight management and e-commerce, in the lease of a new warehouse and distribution facility in Southern California. The company has taken the entire 217,258-square-foot property at 1175 East Francis Street in Ontario for a regional logistics center. Located near the western bor  more
Scholastic Issues Financials for First Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) today announced the following schedule and teleconference information for its first quarter fiscal year 2020 earnings release: * Earnings Release: Thursday, September 19, 2019 at approximately 4:00 PM (Eastern) by public distribution and on the Company's websites at investor.scholastic.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com. * Conference Cal  more
Siting Board Approves Steuben County Wind Farm
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release: * * * - 242 MW Clean Energy Facility Forecasted to Bring Over $44.2 Million to Local Economy Project Creates Over 135 Direct Construction Jobs, Local Governments to Receive PILOT Payments, Host Towns will Receive Host Community Benefits - Rigorous Review and Robust Public Participation Ensures Wind Farm Meets or Exceeds Siting Requirements * * * The New  more
State-of-the-Art Analytics Helps New York Power Authority Ensure Dam Safety at Hinckley Reservoir in Oneida County
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 12 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) recently launched the application of new state of the art 3D modeling software at its Gregory B. Jarvis small hydroelectric plant on the Hinckley Reservoir in Oneida County to help the power dam withstand extreme weather events. The new software - FLOW 3D - will allow NYPA engineers to harness powerful advances in 3D computer modeling on behalf of the Hin  more
Steven Burwell Joins Foley Hoag As Partner
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * - Former Deutsche Bank Counsel to Expand Firm's Capital Markets Practice. * * * Foley Hoag is strengthening its capital markets platform with the addition of partner Steven Burwell, formerly of Deutsche Bank. He will be resident in the firm's New York office. Burwell will focus on corporate and securities law matters and public company representation across all industries, including technology, health  more
Stifel Enhances Equity Sales & Trading Business With Addition of Marc McGivney
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 13 -- Stifel Financial, a financial services holding company, issued the following news release: * * * - Former Cowen MD Joins Stifel's NY Trading Desk * * * Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that Marc McGivney has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Sales Trader, focused primarily on the New York and Connecticut hedge fund communities. He is based in Stifel's Manhattan office. Mr. McGivney brings nearly two decades of capital markets experi  more
SUNY-Buffalo Receives $1.35 Million Grant to Expand Addictions Care in WNY
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - Program will train more than 50 students studying psychiatric mental health nursing, psychology and more * * * The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has received a $1.35 million grant to increase the number of behavioral health professionals treating opioid and other substance use disorders in Western New York. Through the three-year grant -- which is provided by   more
SUNY-Buffalo to Host 18th NIH International Global Health Conference
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - Event to be preceded by public symposium, keynote from international infectious diseases expert Peter Kilmarx * * * Health sciences researchers from around the globe will gather in Buffalo for the 18th Annual Conference for Administrators of Awards from the Fogarty International Center hosted by the University at Buffalo Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences (  more
SUNY-Buffalo-Backed Startups Awarded Combined $82,564 From FuzeHub
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 10 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: University at Buffalo-backed startups will receive funding from a statewide commercialization competition organized by FuzeHub, a nonprofit organization that assists small- to medium-sized manufacturing companies in New York State. The awardees are working to improve display screens on smartphones, televisions and electronic devices, as well as wearable cooling devices that could  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Affordable Tool Measures Parents' Perceptions of Their Child's School
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 13 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: A team led by a University at Buffalo social work researcher has developed a new tool for measuring parents' perceptions of how they engage with their children's education. The tool also offers school administrators a quick, economical and efficient alternative to the often expensive and cumbersome measures currently available. A study explaining the develo  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Autschbach to Receive the 2019 Schoellkopf Medal
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 11 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - The award is the oldest given by any local section of the American Chemical Society * * * Jochen Autschbach, Larkin Professor of Chemistry in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the recipient of the 2019 Jacob F. Schoellkopf Medal. The medal, given annually by the Western New York Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS), honors  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Hard As Diamond? Scientists Predict New Forms of Superhard Carbon
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 10 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - A study identifies dozens of new carbon structures that are expected to be superhard, including some that may be about as hard as diamonds * * * Superhard materials can slice, drill and polish other objects. They also hold potential for creating scratch-resistant coatings that could help keep expensive equipment safe from damage. Now, science is op  more
SUNY-Buffalo: How Relapse Happens - Opiates Reduce Brain's Ability to Form, Maintain Synapses
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 13 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - Preclinical research was focused on revealing the molecular mechanisms behind addiction and relapse * * * Exposure to heroin sharply reduces levels of the protein necessary for developing and maintaining the brain's synapses, a preclinical study by University at Buffalo researchers has found. The development of addiction relapse is directly related   more
SUNY-Buffalo: New Drug May Protect Against Memory Loss in Alzheimer's Disease
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 10 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - The drug is now in Phase 2 clinical trials in patients with Alzheimer's and Fragile X syndrome * * * A new drug discovered through a research collaboration between the University at Buffalo and Tetra Therapeutics may protect against memory loss, nerve damage and other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Preclinical research found that the drug -- call  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Robot With a Firm Yet Gentle Grasp
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 13 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - UB engineers develop a dynamic gripper that mimics the adjustable grip of a human hand, an advancement that could improve industrial safety * * * Human hands are remarkably skilled at manipulating a range of objects. We can pick up an egg or a strawberry without smashing it. We can hammer a nail. One characteristic that allows us to perform a varie  more
SUNY-Cortland's Intellectual Theme Is 'Debt'
CORTLAND, N.Y., Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: SUNY Cortland's Cultural and Intellectual Climate Committee (CICC) wants students to spend more time thinking about debt. It's not that members want them to agonize more over student loans. They want students to look at the concept of debt to explore a wide range of issues spanning criminal justice, inequality, immigration and climate change. "As we become increasingly reliant on debt to f  more
SUNY-New Paltz: Historic Huguenot Street Director Will Examine the Myth of 'Neutral' Historic Sites
NEW PALTZ, New York, Sept. 3 -- The State University of New York's New Paltz Campus issued the following news release: The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library will welcome Liselle LaFrance, executive director of Historic Huguenot Street, to present the 13th annual Dennis O'Keefe Lecture at SUNY New Paltz. LaFrance's lecture, titled "Politics Aside: Historic Sites and the Myth of Neutrality," will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. in the Coykendall Science Building Auditorium. Light   more
SUNY-Polytechnic Institute Receives Strong 2020 College Rankings From U.S. News & World Report
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: * * * - SUNY Poly advances with significant positions in list of "Best Regional Universities," "Best Value Schools," "Top Public Schools," and "Best Colleges for Veterans" * * * SUNY Polytechnic Institute's year-over-year rankings by U.S. News & World Report continue to soar as the institution has been named 12th in its "Best Regional Universities-North" ranking, moving ah  more
SUNY-Upstate Is Part of National Trial Evaluating Drug to Slow Alzheimer's Disease
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 13 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Upstate Medical University Campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University is now screening participants in a new, national Alzheimer's disease (AD) clinical research study evaluating the potential benefits of an investigational medicine for people with mild-to-moderate AD. The Phase 2/3 study, called T2 Protect AD, is evaluating the investigational drug troriluzole (BHV-4157), which may have t  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical University: Rachel Fabi Named As One of Five Fellows in National Academy of Medicine Class of 2019
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's Upstate Medical University Campus issued the following news: Rachel Fabi, PhD, assistant professor in the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University, has been recognized by the U.S. National Academy of Medicine as one of five fellows in its 2019 class. Fabi was named the Greenwall Fellow in Bioethics. The fellowship provides scholars with the opportunity to experience and participate in evidence-base  more
SUNY: Treatment for Chronic Neuropathic Pain Gets to Brain via Novel Route, Without Surgery
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - This preclinical research demonstrates an effective, minimally invasive method of treating the intractable and growing problem of chronic neuropathic pain * * * University at Buffalo researchers who previously discovered how chronic neuropathic pain arises in the brain have now developed a treatment to block it. The research conducted by scientists  more
Teledyne to Hold Investor Meetings
THOUSAND OAKS, California, Sept. 13 -- Teledyne Technologies, a company focused on aerospace and defense, issued the following news release: Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) today announced that Jason VanWees, Executive Vice President, will be holding investor meetings on Wednesday, September 18, in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition, Teledyne will be presenting at the CL King's 17th Annual Best Ideas Conference on Thursday, September 19, at 3:30 p.m. (Eastern) at the Omni Berkshi  more
Tops to Help Raise Awareness And Support For Focus Program At Depew High School
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: * * * - 'Tops Throw for Dough' to Support Substance Use Prevention Program * * * Tops Friendly Markets is joining forces to help raise awareness of a serious epidemic impacting the youth right here in our community. Substance use. FOCUS, which stands for Focus On Community Unity and Support, mission is to prevent and reduce substance use among youth within the commun  more
Tops Welcomes Four New Team Members
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Sept. 10 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is proud to announce the addition of four new team members: Edlinda Borrero, Mary Hartnett, Chris Parker, and Bohdan Tkachenko. Edlinda has joined the Tops team as a third party pharmacy coordinator. Prior to joining the Tops family she was employed by Chang  more
Tradeweb Markets and Intercontinental Exchange Benchmark Administration Launch Tradeweb Intercontinental Exchange U.S. Treasury Closing Prices
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- 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 Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today announced the launch of Tradeweb ICE U.S. Treasury Clos  more
Tradeweb Reports August 2019 Trade Volume
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported average daily volume (ADV) of $832.4 billion (bn) in aggregate for the month of August 2019, representing an increase of 67.9 percent year over year. Activity on Tradeweb trading platforms in Augu  more
Travel Impressions Offers 'Fall for Dominican Republic' Vacation Packages With Up to $600 in Additional Savings
FARMINGDALE, New York, Sept. 10 -- Travel Impressions, a leisure tour operator, issued the following news release: Savings up to an additional $600 on already reduced rates can help travel agents motivate clients to Fall for Dominican Republic when booking through Travel Impressions (www.TravelImpressions.com). Available at multiple resorts throughout the destination, to qualify, bookings must be received by Sept. 26, 2019 for travel through April 30, 2020. Dominican Republic is an ideal desti  more
Tri-Caucus Members File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: This week, Members of the Congressional Tri-Caucus - which includes the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) - filed amicus briefs opposing the Trump Administration's public charge rule in the cases La Clinica de la Raza et al. v. Trump et al. (Northern District of California), State of California et   more
Twenty-Four Mintz Attorneys Named 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, a law firm, issued the following news release: Mintz is pleased to announce that fourteen attorneys have been named 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and ten attorneys have been named 2019 New York Metro Rising Stars. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars recognize attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law rated by a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The following Mintz attorn  more
U.S. News Clarkson University Ranked in Tier One of National Universities
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 9 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University is again in tier one, the top tier of national universities, in U.S. News & World Report's 2020 rankings of "Best Colleges." Clarkson ranks in the top 125 institutions in the nation. "Clarkson's reputation as a proven leader in technological education and our rigorous academics has created an exciting ecosystem. These rankings are in large part the result of offering a personalized educational expe  more
U.S. News Unveils the 35th Edition of the Best Colleges Rankings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release: U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today announced the 2020 U.S. News Best Colleges. Princeton University remains No. 1 among National Universities, while Williams College is once again in the top spot among National Liberal Arts Colleges. This year, public schools in California, Florida and New York excel in enrolling and graduatin  more
UBS Announces Significant Enhancements to Its Equity Compensation Plan Offering
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: UBS Wealth Management USA announced a series of significant enhancements to its equity compensation plan services and digital platform. UBS equity compensation plan clients and their employees now benefit from: * An experience that brings their equity awards and personal finances together in one place, irrespective of where those accounts are held * An equity plan offering which was awarded a #1 ratin  more
University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School-Jacobs Levy Prize to Honor Ray Ball, Philip Brown for Financial Innovation at September Conference
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School issued the following news release: The Wharton-Jacobs Levy Prize for Quantitative Financial Innovation will be awarded to Ray Ball and Philip Brown at a conference hosted by the Jacobs Levy Equity Management Center for Quantitative Financial Research at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The event will be held Friday, September 27 in New York. Ball and Brown will receive the Wharton-Jacob  more
University of Rochester Revises Code of Conduct and Whistleblower Policy
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 10 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release: As part of advancing a Culture of Respect and the institution-wide Vision and Values, a new Code of Conduct and Whistleblower Policy (the "Code") has been adopted for all University community members. The Code is intended to guide the University community in adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. It also requires members of the University community to hold themselves t  more
University of Virginia: $10M Endowment Establishes John A. Griffin Dean's Chair at McIntire School of Commerce
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: University of Virginia Board of Visitors member and alumnus John A. Griffin has pledged $6 million to endow the deanship of UVA's McIntire School of Commerce. Together with $4 million in matching funds from the University's Bicentennial Professors Fund, the $10 million endowment, approved Thursday by the Board of Visitors, will establish the John A. Griffin Dean's Chair to support the salary an  more
Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband Network Now Live at University of Michigan's Test Bed for Driverless Cars
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon is working with Mcity at the University of Michigan to advance transportation safety and shape the future of autonomous vehicles and smart cities using 5G. The Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network is now live at the Mcity Test Facility where we are testing various 5G solutions designed to boost pedestrian safety and avoid car accidents. This includes installing 5G-connected   more
Verizon Continues to Win, Tops SMB Categories in 2019 J.D. Power Study
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: For the third year in a row, Verizon ranked highest for Small/Medium Business (20-499 employees) among business wireline service providers, according to the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Business Wireline Satisfaction Study. Verizon also ranked highest for Very Small Business (1-19 employees). "Helping our business customers better serve their end customer is our number one priority," sa  more
Verizon Supercharges Collaboration for Global Enterprises
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Businesses now have the opportunity to enhance their employee collaboration and productivity as well as reduce costs, with new enterprise-specific enhancements to Verizon's premier cloud calling solution - Virtual Communications Express (VCE). Verizon has supercharged its VCE solution by delivering it over the company's global Voice over IP (VoIP) service, and reinforced it with  more
Verizon: Most Powerful, Advanced Smartphones, IPhone 11 Pro, IPhone 11 Pro Max
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * - iPhone 11 coming to Verizon * * * Verizon today announced it will offer the latest products from Apple, including iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, a new pro line for iPhone, as well as the new dual-camera iPhone 11. Verizon will also offer Apple Watch Series 5 with Always-On Retina display and the new seventh-generation iPad. Customers will be able to pre-order iP  more
Volkswagen Group of America: Alice + Olivia's Spring Collection Blooms Into View With a Beetle Backdrop
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: The fashion world gathers in New York City every September for a week-long reveal of the latest works from top designers, all capturing trends that will shape the industry in the coming year. Attendees put their best, well-heeled foot forward and see what the season ahead will bring. The brainchild of designer Stacey Bendet, alice + olivia's Spring 2020 fashion presentation has long shed the stale cat  more
WarnerMedia and Bad Robot Productions Form Wide-Ranging Content Collaboration Agreement
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- WarnerMedia (formerly Time Warner) issued the following news release: * * * - Exclusive Relationship Establishes WarnerMedia as Bad Robot's Home for Television, Theatrical Motion Pictures, Games, Digital Content and More * * * Bad Robot Chairman & CEO J.J. Abrams and co-CEO Katie McGrath, along with AT&T President & Chief Operating Officer, and CEO WarnerMedia John Stankey, today announced that WarnerMedia and Bad Robot have formed a strategic relationship to create ori  more
WarnerMedia and Bad Robot Productions Form Wide-Ranging Content Collaboration Agreement
BURBANK, California, Sept. 12 -- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, a division of Time Warner, issued the following news release: Burbank, CA and New York, NY - Bad Robot Chairman & CEO J.J. Abrams and co-CEO Katie McGrath, along with AT&T President & Chief Operating Officer, and CEO WarnerMedia John Stankey, today announced that WarnerMedia and Bad Robot have formed a strategic relationship to create original projects for television, theatrical motion pictures, games and digital platforms. The w  more
WarnerMedia Sales & International Appoints Sofia Chang and Rich Warren to Lead Distribution Business
NEW YORK CITY, New York, Sept. 10 -- WarnerMedia (formerly Time Warner) issued the following news release: WarnerMedia Sales & International today announces that Sofia Chang and Rich Warren have been named to lead its distribution business. Both will take the role of President, WarnerMedia Distribution. Both will oversee distribution for all Turner channels, HBO, Cinemax, and HBO Max and will report in to Gerhard Zeiler, Chief Revenue Officer, WarnerMedia & President, WarnerMedia International   more
Watching TV and Movies Makes Up One-Third of Entertainment Spending in the United States, The NPD Group Says
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Sept. 11 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: * * * - TV and Movie Watching Is the Most Common Entertainment Activity, Comprising The Largest Share of Entertainment Time Spent * * * It's official: Whether it's from a pay TV service, streaming video, or over the air, nearly everybody (91 percent) in the United States watches TV and movies. In fact, watching movies and television in the U.S. currently accounts for 33 percent  more
Weil, Gotshal & Manges: Helyn Goldstein Named Among 2019 Influential Women in Tax Law by Law360
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Weil, Gotshal and Manges, a law firm, issued the following news release: Partner Helyn Goldstein has been named among the winners of Law360's Influential Women in Tax Law 2019. The inaugural series profiles a select group of women in tax law, spotlighting attorneys who have provided outstanding service to their clients and the public, while providing leadership and promoting diversity in their workplaces. Ms. Goldstein is a partner in Weil's Tax Department and is based i  more
Westwood One News' America in the Morning Celebrates 35th Anniversary
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- 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., proudly celebrates the 35th anniversary of its award-winning weekday news magazine, America in the Morning, which launched September 17, 1984. America in the Morning offers up-to-the-minute news reporting from around the country and across the globe, with the latest overnight developments in breaking news, politics, entertain  more
Westwood One: AM/FM Radio Streaming Skews Young and Female
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: This week's Westwood One blog post looks at the distinctions between the profile of the streaming audience and the over-the-air audience of AM/FM radio stations. Westwood One analyzed audience data from over 88,000 consumers who recently registered on the Cumulus Radio Station Group sites that make up the Cumulus Radio Station Group Digital Streaming Network. The analysis looked at age, gender,  more
White & Case Advises Bank Consortium on Continental's Euros500 Million Bond Issue
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised UniCredit Bank AG, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V. and Standard Chartered Bank as lead managers, and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and DBS Bank Ltd. as co-lead managers, on a Euros500 million bond issue by Continental Aktiengesellschaft. The notes h  more
White & Case Advises Bank Consortium on Debut Bond Issuance of Wirecard With Principal Amount of Euros500 Million
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the joint global coordinators Credit Agricole CIB, Deutsche Bank and ING, the active bookrunners Citigroup and Credit Suisse, and the passive bookrunners ABN and Lloyds, on the debut bond issue by Wirecard AG with an aggregate principal amount of Euros500 million. The notes have a term of five years and a fixed coupon of 0.500% and are guaranteed by Wirecard's subsi  more
White & Case Advises EchoStar on Spin-Off and Merger of Its Broadcast Satellite Services Business to DISH
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised EchoStar Corporation, a global satellite communications company, on the spin-off and merger of its broadcast satellite services business (BSS) with a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (DISH). The transaction included the spin-off and merger of EchoStar's business that manages, markets and provides broadcast satellite services to companies including DISH, Dish M  more
White & Case Advises Kenbourne Invest on Sale of Shares in Play Communications
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Kenbourne Invest S.A. on the accelerated bookbuilding process announced by Kenbourne Invest and Tollerton Investments Ltd. for the sale of shares in Play Communications S.A. (Play). The accelerated bookbuilding process was carried out on September 4, 2019. Kenbourne Invest and Tollerton Investments, which respectively held 30.04 percent and 29.14 percent of Play's s  more
White & Case Advises Lead Arrangers on Financing of THI Investments' Acquisition of EPCO
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Hayfin, Commerzbank and Siemens Bank, as mandated lead arrangers, on the financing of THI Investments' acquisition of EPCO. EPCO is the European leader in panels for overhead doors. THI Investments is a single-family office based in Stuttgart and London with total assets under management of Euros1.8 billion. The White & Case team which advised on the transaction w  more
White & Case Advises Lufthansa on Bond Issue With Principal Amount of Euros500 Million
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft on the issuance of bonds with an aggregate principal amount of Euros500 Million. The notes have an aggregate principal amount of Euros500 million, a term of five years and a fixed coupon of 0.250%. The bonds were admitted to trading on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The White & Case team in Frankfurt wh  more
White & Case Advises on Air Liquide's US$500 Million Bond Issue
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Air Liquide on its US$500 million bond issue of 2.250% notes due 2029. Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. White & Case advised Air Liquide in 2016 on its first offering of bonds in the U.S. market for US$4.5 billion. The White & Case team in Paris which advised on the transaction was led by partners Max T  more
White Paper Demonstrates Potential of Adaptive Learning Technology to Help Drive Equity at Scale in Higher Education
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release: A new white paper by McGraw-Hill, "The Equity Equation," explores the potential of new teaching methods and adaptive learning technology to help drive more sustainable, equitable outcomes for millions of U.S. college students. In the paper, McGraw-Hill explores the potential of today's best adaptive learning systems, which are grounded in learning science, to support students from all backgrounds and achievement lev  more
Yeshiva University-Albert Einstein College of Medicine: 9/11 World Trade Center Exposure Linked to Heart Disease Among NYC Firefighters
BRONX, New York, Sept. 9 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: A new study of New York City firefighters has found that exposure to 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) dust is associated with a significantly increased long-term risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study, conducted by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Health System, and the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), fou  more
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