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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday September 15, 2019 ( 187 items )  
2019 American Society of Appraisers Advanced Business Valuation Conference Recap
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The American Society of Appraisers issued the following news: * * * - Check back here to see conference photos--to be added soon * * * The American Society of Appraisers recently held its 38th annual Advanced Business Valuation Conference on August 25-27, 2019 in New York City, NY at the New York Marriott Marquis. This conference presented the most comprehensive Business Valuation educational programming available, taught by the world's top Business Valuation profess  more
2019 American Society of Appraisers International Appraisers Conference Wrap-up
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The American Society of Appraisers issued the following news: * * * - Check back here to see conference photos--to be added soon * * * The American Society of Appraisers recently held its 82nd annual International Appraisers Conference on August 25-27, 2019 in New York City, NY at the New York Marriott Marquis. In keeping the tradition of providing the highest-level of education for appraisal experts, this year's IAC featured more than 40 sessions of the most comprehe  more
2K Announces Global Partnership for WWE 2K20 With Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following news release: * * * - Worldwide video game marketing campaign featuring WWE Superstar Roman Reigns(TM) set to raise awareness for blood cancer research and treatment * * * 2K announced today that the Company will partner with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society(R) (LLS) as part of its WWE(R) 2K20 global marketing campaign, to support breakthrough blood cancer research to advance lifesaving treatments and critical suppor  more
A League of Their Own Headlines 14th Annual Baseball Hall of Fame Film Festival Sept. 20-21 in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, New York, Sept. 10 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: A beloved baseball classic is coming to the big screen in Cooperstown. And three of the courageous women from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League who served as the inspiration for A League of Their Own are scheduled to be on hand to share their stories. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's annual celebration of baseball and film returns at the 14th Annu  more
AARP Foundation: Advocates File Lawsuit on Behalf of St. Clare's Pensioners Against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, St. Clare's Corporation, and Bishops
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 10 -- AARP Foundation issued the following news release: Three organizations and a solo attorney filed a lawsuit at the Schenectady County Supreme Court this morning against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and its agents. The suit, brought on behalf of more than one hundred former employees of St. Clare's Hospital of Schenectady, seeks damages for St. Clare's failure to pay its former employees the pensions it promised. The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY  more
ACLU Comment on John Bolton Departure
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: President Trump today announced National Security Advisor John Bolton's departure over disagreements. Below is comment from Jamil Dakwar, director of the American Civil Liberties Union's Human Rights Project: "John Bolton threatened International Criminal Cour  more
ACLU-NJ Challenges Unconstitutional Donor Disclosure Law That Threatens Free Speech
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: * * * - The suit, filed in federal district court, warns that the overbroad law infringes upon freedom of expression and freedom of association * * * The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey and the national ACLU today filed a lawsuit challenging th  more
ADL and Aspen Institute Announce Inaugural Class of the Civil Society Fellowship
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release: * * * - The 23 Fellows Are Emerging Civic Leaders From Across the Country * * * New York, NY and Washington, D.C -- ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and the Aspen Institute today announced the inaugural class of the Civil Society Fellowship: A Partnership of ADL and the Aspen Institute. This new Fellowship, part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, aims to prepare and engage the next generation of community and civ  more
AIDS Patient Care and STDs Journal Issues 4 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 13 -- AIDS Patient Care and STDs, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers diagnostics and therapeutics care for HIV/AIDS patients, published four research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * A Retrospective Assessment of Antecedent Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Eligibility of HIV-Positive Women in the South * Barriers to HIV Treatment Adherence: A Qualitative Study of Discrepancies Between Perceptions of Patients and Health Providers i  more
AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses Journal Issues 12 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 10 -- AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, a journal that says it covers molecular basis of the virus to clinical studies on vaccines and potential cures, published 12 research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2019 edition: * A Multiple Dose Phase 1 Assessment of Rilpivirine Long Acting in a Model of Preexposure Prophylaxis Against HIV * Assessment of Genetic Diversity of HTLV-1 ORF-I Sequences Collected from Patients with Different Clin  more
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches New $160 Million Program to End the Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: * * * - More than 3.6 million U.S. kids use e-cigarettes, including 1 in 5 high school students; 97 percent of kids who use e-cigarettes use flavored varieties - New initiative launches on heels of 33 states investigating more than 450 cases of lung illnesses associated with vaping, many of which involve teens and young adults * * * In response to alarming levels of e-cigarette use amo  more
American Civil Liberties Union Issues Statement on Federal Agency Decision to Stop Collecting Wage Data
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement by senior legislative counsel Vania Leveille on the federal agency decision to stop collecting wage data: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that it will stop collecting pay data from the nation's largest employers after it complies w  more
American Civil Liberties Union: California Senate Votes to Block Face Recognition on Police Body Cameras
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The California Senate today passed The Body Camera Accountability Act, legislation imposing a state-wide, three-year ban on law enforcement use of face recognition surveillance on officer-worn body cameras. Pending an Assembly concurrence vote, the legislation w  more
American Heart Association: Groups File Amicus Brief Rejecting Efforts to Undermine Healthy School Lunches
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - While USDA pushes rollbacks that weaken nutrition standards for school meals, groups remind the USDA of the associated health risks for students * * * Lawmakers, scientists, parents, educators, and public health advocates -- including American Heart Association, American Public Health Association, FoodCorps, MomsRising, and National Education Association -- filed an amicus brief on Friday in Cente  more
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Awards 2019-20 Legacy Scholarships
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued the following news release: * * * - Legacy Scholars program provides $666,000 to 129 future leaders of the accounting profession. * * * The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) granted $666,000 in academic scholarships to 129 students as part of the AICPA Legacy Scholars program. The program helps students pay for college and provides opportunities to succeed in the profession and to be even more appealing to   more
American Jewish Committee Announces Show Up For Shabbat on Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre Anniversary
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC) is urging people of all faiths to join with Jews in synagogues for Shabbat services on October 25 and 26, to demonstrate solidarity on the first anniversary of the massacre at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh. #ShowUpForShabbat was initiated by AJC following the cold-blooded murder of 11 Jewish worshipers on October 27, 2018, during Saturday morning services. Exactl  more
American Jewish Committee CEO Calls on Trump Administration to Increase Refugee Admissions Ceiling
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC) is urging the Trump Administration to increase, rather than further decrease, the number of refugees allowed to enter the United States. The call comes amidst reports that the presidential determination of the refugee admission ceiling for Fiscal Year 2020 could drop to zero, effectively eliminating the U.S. refugee program. AJC strongly supports increasing the refugee admissi  more
American Jewish Committee Urges Appellate Court to Uphold Texas Law Against BDS
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC) is urging the United States Court of Appeals to uphold a Texas law that bars the state from engaging the services of contractors involved in boycotts of Israeli products and services. In an amicus brief submitted in the case of Bahia Amawi v. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, AJC argues that the anti-BDS law, Texas Government Code Chapter 2270, is constitutional and a lower c  more
American Jewish World Service Issues Statement on Guatemala Decision to Impose Siege Across 22 Municipalities
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- American Jewish World Service issued the following statement on Guatemala's decision to impose a 30-day state of siege across 22 municipalities: * * * - Human rights group calls on Morales government to end 30-day state of siege affecting indigenous communities * * * "American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading global Jewish human rights organization, strongly denounces Guatemala's decision to impose a 30-day state of siege across 22 municipalities in five provinc  more
American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine Issues 11 Research Articles in Sept. 15, 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a journal from the American Thoracic Society that says it focuses on human biology and disease, as well as animal and in vitro studies, published 11 research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 15, 2019 edition: * A Genetic Risk Score Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Susceptibility and Lung Structure on Computed Tomography * Alveolar Macrophage Transcriptional Programs Are Assoc  more
American National Standards Institute and Workcred Announce Conference: 'Building an Effective Workforce for the Future'
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Event is Part of World Standards Week 2019 * * * As rapid technological growth transforms the labor market, necessitating workers to continually reskill and upskill to meet industry needs, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and its affiliate Workcred will host Building an Effective Workforce for the Future - a first-of-its kind event that will engage nationally-renowned wor  more
American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board Accredits Global Standards S.C. to Certify Foreign Food Supplies Under U.S. FDA-FSMA Program
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute, has accredited Global Standards S.C. (GSSC) in accordance with the international standard, ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity assessment--Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services, and pertinent certification scheme requirements and regulations under the U.S. Food   more
American National Standards Institute: Explore How Standards Build Connections During World Standards Day 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Registration Open and Sponsorship Opportunities Available * * * Join the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) during the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day on November 7, to explore the theme: "Standards Build Connections." The event will salute the collaborative work of the standardization community with a networ  more
Anti-Defamation League and Aspen Institute Announce Inaugural Class of the Civil Society Fellowship
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and the Aspen Institute today announced the inaugural class of the Civil Society Fellowship: A Partnership of ADL and the Aspen Institute. This new Fellowship, part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, aims to prepare and engage the next generation of community and civic leaders, activists and problem solvers from across the political spectrum. The 23 inaugural Fellows, selected   more
Arc: Disability Advocacy Groups File Amicus Brief Opposing the Administration's Public Charge Rule as Illegal Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Arc of the United States issued the following news release: The Arc and seventeen other national disability advocacy groups represented by the global law firm Latham & Watkins filed an amicus brief in support of litigation to stop the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing its new "public charge" rule. Twenty-one states, led by California, Washington, and New York, have filed cases against the Trump Administration to block the new rule. The advo  more
As Part of National Book Banning Week, PEN America to Focus on the Right to Read in the Nation's Prisons
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - "Literature Locked Up" will engage authors, readers, and policymakers to support an end to prison book bans nationwide * * * America's prison system implements that largest book ban in the United States. This year, as part of national Banned Books Week (Sept. 22 - 28), the free expression and literary organization PEN America will launch a weeklong initiative to shed light on the practice of banning books in the nat  more
Asia Society Announces All-Female Asia Game Changer Awards
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Asia Society issued the following news release: * * * - A group of inspiring and path-breaking women to be honored in New York City on October 24, 2019 * * * Asia Society today announced its 2019 Asia Game Changers, a group of inspiring and path-breaking women who are making a transformative impact in Asia and beyond. In partnership with Citi, Asia Society annually honors game-changing leaders from a broad geographic range and varied backgrounds; this year marks the  more
Asia Society Museum in New York Presents Xiaoze Xie: Objects of Evidence
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Asia Society issued the following news release: * * * - Exhibition of paintings, installation, photography, and video on view Sept 10, 2019 through Jan 5, 2020 * * * Asia Society presents an exhibition of paintings, installation, photography, and video by Xiaoze Xie (b. 1966 in Guangdong Province, China) tracing the history of banned books in China and exploring the subjectivity of censorship in relation to the shifting nature of sociopolitical and religious ideolog  more
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Advancing Justice | AAJC, and NWLC File Amicus Briefs Opposing DHS Public Charge Rule
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: Today, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), Advancing Justice | AAJC (Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC), and the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), along with pro bono counsel Crowell Moring, filed amicus briefs in public charge cases, La Clinica de la Raza v. Trump (Northern District of California), State of California v. Department of Homeland Security  more
Back to School With a Purpose: National Wildlife Federation Publishes Toolkit to Create Environmentally Sustainable Schools
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 9 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: National Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce the publication of its Greenpoint Eco-Schools Sustainability Toolkit, which highlights the results and stories from the Brooklyn-based Greenpoint Eco-Schools program and offers a roadmap for school communities that want to take action to make their schools more environmentally sustainable. The Toolkit can be viewed and downloaded here (https://ww  more
Bend the Arc Jewish Action Statement on Democratic Presidential Primary Debate About White Supremacy
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Bend the Arc Jewish Action issued the following statement: In response to the discussion among the candidates at tonight's Democratic presidential primary debate about white supremacy and systemic racism, coming after progressive groups urged the ABC and Univision moderators to lead a conversation on white nationalism, Stosh Cotler, CEO of Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, released the following statement: "While we appreciate that the moderators of tonight's debate from ABC a  more
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Names Six New Members to Scientific Council
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Brain and Behavior Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Council Reviews Grant Applications for the Nation's Top Non-Governmental Funder of Mental Health Research Grants, More than $408 Million Awarded Since 1987 * * * The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has named six new members to its Scientific Council, now comprised of 184 leading scientists from across disciplines in brain and behavior research. Members of the Foundation's voluntary Sc  more
Brennan Center for Justice: New Paper Calls for Reforms, Funding to Put Public Defenders' Resources on Par With Prosecutors' Offices
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release: A new paper released today by the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law presents public defenders' lack of resources compared to their opponents in the courtroom and how this imbalance affects their clients and the criminal justice system. A Fair Fight: Achieving Indigent Defense Resource Parity proposes steps that municipalities, states, and the federal government can take to  more
Broadway Bridges: Participating Shows Announced For Fall 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Broadway League issued the following news release: The Broadway League, with the support of the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), has announced 15 participating shows for the fall 2019 season of Broadway Bridges. Broadway Bridges expects to bring nearly 20,000 tenth grade students and chaperones to a show during the 2019-2020 season. This will bring the cumulative total of participants to over 45,000 since the prog  more
Camila Cabello, Tommy Hilfiger Honored at Save the Children's 'The Centennial Gala: Changing the World for Children' - Presented by Johnson & Johnson
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Save the Children issued the following news release: * * * - Hosted By Hoda Kotb and Willie Geist - Jennifer Garner Helped Light Up New York's Iconic Empire State Building in Red to Mark Save the Children's 100 Years of Service of Giving Children a Brighter Future * * * Save the Children, the international humanitarian organization, held part one of two celebrations in recognition of its centennial anniversary, which started earlier in the day with Save the Children Tr  more
Campaign Finance Institute: New York State Considers Small Donor Matching Funds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Campaign Finance Institute issued the following news release: The Campaign Finance Institute's director, Michael J. Malbin, testified on small-donor matching funds on September 10 before a hearing held by the New York State Campaign Finance Reform Commission in New York City. Malbin is also a Professor of Political Science at the University at Albany, SUNY. CFI is a division of the National Institute on Money in Politics. The Commission is charged with designing a p  more
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Issues Statement on N.Y. Gov. Cuomo's Call to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following statement by President Matthew L. Myers in support of the call of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to ban flavored e-cigarettes: "The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports Gov. Cuomo's call today for statewide legislation to end the sale of flavored e-cigarettes in New York. "Passage of such legislation would be a tremendous victory for New York's kids and protect them from nicotine addiction and other health  more
Candid : New Website and Report Increases Hope for Philanthropic Investment in Native Communities
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 12 -- Candid issued the following news release: Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY -- Native Americans in Philanthropy and Candid have launched a first of its kind website, Investing in Native Communities, to encourage greater philanthropic funding and support to Native communities in the U.S. The free site, the only go-to hub for funding data, research, history, and other resources, provides funders the crucial information they need to best support Native communiti  more
Celebrate American Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh This September
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: * * * - Family-Friendly and Educational Event Returns for its 17th Year * * * The American Kennel Club(R) (AKC(R)) invites you to celebrate the human-canine bond this September 28th in Raleigh, NC at the 17th annual flagship AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, sponsored by AKC Pet Insurance. Owning a dog has endless pleasures and rewards, but it's important to be aware of the responsibilities that come along wit  more
Cell Death & Differentiation Journal Issues 22 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Cell Death and Differentiation, a journal that says it devotes itself to scientific excellence in the field of cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry of cell death and disease, published 22 research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2019 edition: * Accurate elimination of superfluous attachment cells is critical for the construction of functional multicellular proprioceptors in Drosophila * BFL1 modulates apoptosis at the membrane level th  more
Center for Constitutional Rights: NYC Community Groups Ask Judge to Halt 'Public Charge' Immigration Rule Before It Takes Effect
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: Community organizations suing the Trump administration over its proposed "public charge" rule today filed a request for a preliminary injunction, asking a federal court to stop the rule from taking effect next month. The organizations, Make the Road New York, African Services Committee, Asian American Federation, Catholic Charities Community Services, and Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), ar  more
Center for Reproductive Rights: Court Blocks North Dakota Law Forcing Physicians to Lie About Abortion
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * - In case filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights and the AMA, a federal court has blocked a law that would force doctors to tell patients that some abortions are reversible * * * Today, a federal district court in North Dakota granted the Center for Reproductive Rights' request for a preliminary injunction, blocking a state law passed earlier this year and scheduled to take effect last mont  more
Chicago Teachers Union Issues Statement on Anniversary of 9-11
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement by President Jesse Sharkey on the anniversary of 9-11: "Today, we remember the lives lost on 9-11--the workers in those towers, from the janitors to the first responders, who lost their lives. Our local firefighters were among those who organized across the nation to send staff, help and support to the people of New York City in the days and weeks following that tragedy." "Today, Chicago firefighters are also  more
Clinton Foundation Expands Partnership With Africa Improved Foods to Reduce Hunger and Support Livelihoods in Malawi and Rwanda
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release: The Clinton Foundation announced today an expansion of its partnership with Africa Improved Foods (AIF) to help source soybeans from farmers in Malawi that supports farmers' livelihoods, strengthens local agricultural economies, and makes progress toward Zero Hunger. Since 2006, the Clinton Foundation's Clinton Development Initiative (CDI) has worked across Rwanda, Malawi, and Tanzania to increase the cu  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Cancer Drugs Don't Always Work as Intended, Researchers Warn
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 11 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have identified 10 cancer drugs currently in clinical trials that do not work how clinicians thought they would. In identifying what went wrong, experts can now work to improve drug discovery and personalized medicine. The discovery started out with an entirely different goal. Over the past few years, CSHL Fellow Jason Sheltzer's lab has been  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Overcoming Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 9 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Cancer is relentless and resilient. When a drug blocks a cancer cell's main survival pathway, the cell avoids the obstacle by taking different pathways or detours to save itself. This tactic is called "developing resistance," and it's one of the key challenges researchers face when seeking effective therapeutics to combat pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). A group of researchers at Cold S  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center Celebrates 2019-20, Issue 2
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: CUIMC CELEBRATES acknowledges faculty, staff, and students at Columbia University Irving Medical Center who receive major research grants, who earn prestigious honors, who are elected to honorary societies, or who take leadership positions in professional organizations. Celebrates also gratefully acknowledges the gifts made by donors and friends of the medical center and highlights faculty who have appear  more
Consumer Reports: Sudden Spike of Electric Vehicle Taxes Punishes Consumers, Fails to Fund Highway Road Repairs
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 11 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release: Several states are taxing electric vehicle drivers at rates much higher than the average driver pays in gas taxes, but a new analysis by Consumer Reports finds this approach is both an ineffective way to make up for highway fund shortfalls, and punishes drivers for choosing a zero-emission alternative to traditional gas-burning vehicles. "People should be allowed to choose a vehicle that is safe, reliable and be  more
Counter Extremism Project: 18 Years After 9/11, Al-Qaeda Remains Malevolent Force Worldwide
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: Eighteen years ago, 19 al-Qaeda operatives hijacked U.S. commercial airliners and flew them into the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. A fourth hijacked airplane crashed in a field in rural Pennsylvania. The attacks--the deadliest ever on American soil--killed nearly 3,000 civilians and injured thousands more. Within weeks, the U.S. launched military operations against a  more
Counter Extremism Project: Fifth Year of Yemen War Continues With No End in Sight
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. Attempts at a Cease-Fire Marks Third Attempt at Peace Talks * * * The ongoing war in Yemen between the internationally recognized Yemeni government and the Iran-backed Houthis continues into its fifth year. The Houthis began taking control of parts of the country in mid-2014. In 2015, the threat to the Yemeni government prompted the intervention of a Saudi-led coalition of Arab states, includi  more
Counter Extremism Project: Tech & Terrorism - Australia Begins Enforcing Its Online Extremist Content Law
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Tech Companies Can No Longer Rely On False Claims * * * Australia has ordered five websites to remove extremist material, in an move to enforce its new law to combat online extremism. The content consisted of videos showing the beheading of a Scandinavian tourist in Morocco and the Christchurch attacks. The new law holds social media companies, websites, and Internet service providers liable for fi  more
Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking: Are There Health Consequences Associated With Not Using a Smartphone?
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking issued the following news release: Many studies have examined the health effects of smartphone abuse, but a new study looks at the sociodemographic features and health indicators of people who have a smartphone but do not use it regularly. This under-studied group of individuals were significantly more likely to report feelings of loneliness, according to the article published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and So  more
Destination: Healthy Skin, the Skin Cancer Foundation's Mobile Education and Screening Program, Concludes Another Trip Around the Country
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Skin Cancer Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - 59 volunteer dermatologists provided 1,827 free skin cancer screenings in 18 communities * * * Destination: Healthy Skin, The Skin Cancer Foundation's mobile skin cancer education and screening program, has wrapped its third annual journey around the U.S. Local volunteer dermatologists conducted 1,827 free skin cancer screenings aboard the Foundation's 38-foot Destination: Healthy Skin RV. Program part  more
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation: Six Projects Pursuing Cures for Sickle Cell Disease Win $5M in Research Support
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Doris Duke Charitable Foundation issued the following news release: The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation today announced the six projects receiving approximately $5 million through the second Sickle Cell Disease/Advancing Cures grant competition. Four of the researchers who won support for their projects will study aspects of gene editing that could improve its successful clinical application in patients with sickle cell disease. The other two researchers were awarded gran  more
Earthjustice: Groups File Amicus Brief Rejecting Efforts to Undermine Healthy School Lunches
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * - While USDA pushes rollbacks that weaken nutrition standards for school meals, groups remind the USDA of the associated health risks for students * * * Lawmakers, scientists, parents, educators, and public health advocates -- including American Heart Association, American Public Health Association, FoodCorps, MomsRising, and National Education Association -- filed an amicus brief on Friday in Center for Science in th  more
Educators for Excellence: Teachers and Education Leaders Unite on Shared Call to Action to Strengthen Teacher Diversity
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release: As presidential candidates offer their plans to diversify the teaching workforce, Educators for Excellence (E4E) teachers and a dozen education nonprofit and advocacy organizations today released a unified call to action outlining their shared vision to improve teacher diversity and break down barriers preventing all promising teacher candidates from entering and thriving in the profession. Despite ample research  more
Electronic Security Association: September 11 Anniversary - Daughter of North Carolina Firefighter Wins National Scholarship, Starts at Harvard
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Electronic Security Association issued the following news: By Janice Mitchell On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorist hijackers from Saudi Arabia and several other Arab nations boarded four airplanes at three East Coast airports and killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon building in Washington D.C., and in Pennsylvania. Of those people killed were 400 police officers and firefighters. Eighteen people were rescued alive fro  more
Environmental Advocates of New York: Broad Coalition Releases EV Toolkit to Electrify NY Municipalities
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 9 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following news release: * * * - Clean Energy Actions by Towns, Villages, and Counties Crucial to Statewide Success * * * Today, the ElectrifyNY coalition released an Electric Vehicle Municipal Toolkit designed to help local governments transition their vehicle fleets away from fossil fuels and increase Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The Toolkit will educate and mobilize local elected officials as they work   more
Environmental Defense Fund: EPA Inspector General Faults Agency for Ineffective Action on Lead-Based Paint Rule
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * - EDF says recent Lead Action Plan appears to have been "primarily a public relations tool" on lead paint rule * * * Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General released a report faulting the agency for "not hav[ing] an effective strategy to implement and enforce the lead-based paint rule." The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule is critical to protect ch  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Senate Appropriations Committee Unanimously Moves Critical Energy & Water Appropriations Bill Forward
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * - Record investments align with EDF's research & development priorities * * * The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee this week unanimously passed the FY2020 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill. The bipartisan funding bill includes major investments that will spur clean energy innovation and job creation by bolstering research and development at many scientific agencies across the feder  more
Environmental Defense Fund: U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Upholds Strengthened Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: The U.S. Court of Appeals today ruled in favor of an updated and strengthened version of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule - the landmark emission standards under the Clean Air Act's "Good Neighbor" safeguards that are designed to protect downwind states from coal plant air pollution that blows across their borders. "Today's court decision will help millions of Americans have healthier, safer air to breath  more
Episcopal Relief & Development Launches ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news release: Episcopal Relief & Development announces the launch of ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE, a $3 million grassroots Church-wide fundraising campaign dedicated to expanding the organization's global programs improving the lives of children up to age six. The campaign started on September 4, 2019, and will run for 1,000 days, ending May 31, 2022. "Love allows us to bridge great distances so that children an ocean  more
European Journal of Human Genetics Issues 12 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The European Journal of Human Genetics, a journal from the European Society of Human Genetics that focuses on human genetics and genomics, published 12 research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * A pilot study of the implementation of pharmacogenomic pharmacist initiated pre-emptive testing in primary care * APOB gene polymorphisms may affect the risk of minor or minimal bleeding complications in patients on warfarin maintaining therapeutic IN  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Releases New Data Showing at Least 3,900 Petitions for Extreme Risk Protection Orders Have Been Filed Since January of 2018
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - As Congress Weighs Extreme Risk Legislation, New Report Offers Most Comprehensive Look Yet at Policy's State-Level Usage and Impact - Extreme Risk Laws Have Been Used to Avert Potential Tragedies including School Shootings, Workplace Attacks and Gun Suicides * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund has released new data showing for the first time how many Extreme Risk order petitions have been filed  more
Everytown For Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action Applaud Aldi and Meijer For Decisions to Prohibit Open Carry in Stores
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: * * * - In the Past Week, Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Wegmans, Albertsons Companies, ALDI and Meijer Have All Announced Prohibitions on Open Carry in Stores - Polling Released Last Week Showed that Companies "Have More to Gain Than They Put at Risk" by Advocating for Gun Safety * * * Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in Americ  more
Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action Applaud Publix for Decision to Prohibit Open Carry in Stores
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: * * * - In Recent Weeks, Albertsons Companies, ALDI, CVS, Kroger, Meijer, Walgreens, Walmart, Wegmans, and Publix Have All Announced Prohibitions on Open Carry in Stores - Polling Released Last Week Showed that Companies "Have More to Gain Than They Put at Risk" by Advocating for Gun Safety * * * Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense i  more
Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action Respond to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's Support for Stronger Background Checks on Gun Sales
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news, dated Sept. 6: * * * - Lt. Gov. Patrick Said he is "Willing to Take an Arrow" to Defy the NRA and Strengthen Background Checks - Legislation Requiring Background Checks on All Gun Sales Has Received Strong Bipartisan Support Across The Country * * * Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America released the following statement in re  more
Everytown for Gun Safety: Gun Violence Prevention Once Again Top-tier Issue During Third Democratic Debate
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - New Morning Consult/Politico Poll This Week Found That Gun Safety is Democratic Voters' Top Issue Heading In To 2020 Election * * * Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown, released the below statements after the third Democratic presidential debate again featured gun violence prevention as a top tier issue. "Gun safety once again took center stage at  more
Experience the Fiction That Has Become the Future at SciFiTech, Opening October 11 at Rochester Museum & Science Center
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 12 -- The Rochester Museum and Science Center issued the following news release: * * * - Take a sneak peak with an AR experience created by Rochester production company Optic Sky! * * * A fusion of science fiction and science fact will be on display at Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) when SciFiTech opens on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. An exhibition that celebrates the greatest works of innovation and imagination in human history, SciFiTech is an exploration of   more
Extremist Content Online: Last Edition of ISIS Magazine Youth of the Caliphate Released
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. This week, a pro-ISIS group, Abd al-Faqir, released what it claims to be the last edition of the Youth of the Caliphate magazine and ISIS itself released two videos on multiple websites. Additionally, a white supremacist Telegram chan  more
Eye Journal Issues 17 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Eye, a journal from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists that says it provides the practicing ophthalmologist with information on clinical and laboratory research, published 17 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Association between retinal microvasculature and optic disc alterations in high myopia * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Score to predict severe retinopathy in Indian preterm infants * Comparison between patient-report  more
Eye-Witness Account Detailing the UNICEF Assessment Team's First Mission to Abaco, the Most Affected Island in the Bahamas on Friday, September 6
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release: NASSAU / PANAMA / NEW YORK - Earlier today, UNICEF was able to access Abaco, the area of the Bahamas most affected by Hurricane Dorian three days ago. In and around Marsh Harbour on Abaco Island, our team witnessed widespread devastation and destruction. Schools and hospitals are flattened; houses and roads have collapsed; cars and boats are hanging in trees. Children and their families who survived the hurricane  more
Fight for the Future: California Senate Passes Bill to Stop Facial Recognition in Police Body Cameras as Momentum Grows at Local, State, and Federal Level
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, issued the following news release: * * * - State legislatures in New York, Michigan and Massachusetts are considering bills to rein in facial recognition surveillance and bipartisan legislation is expected in Congress * * * California could become the first state to pass legislation limiting the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement. Yesterday, the state Senate passed AB 1215, a m  more
Florida Moms Demand Action Volunteers Available for Interviews Ahead of Senate Infrastructure Committee Hearing
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 11 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: On Monday, the Florida Senate Infrastructure and Security Committee will begin hearings on gun safety. Volunteers with the Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America will attend the hearing and urge lawmakers to recommend legislation requiring background checks on all gun sales. If you'd like to interview a volunteer with the Florid  more
Girls Who Code Announces Plans to Expand to 10,000 Clubs Across the United States
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Girls Who Code issued the following news: * * * - The organization is on track to close the gender gap in new entry-level tech jobs by 2027 * * * Girls Who Code, the nonprofit leading efforts to close the gender gap in technology, announced plans to expand to 10,000 Clubs across the United States, nearly doubling the organization's existing Clubs presence. Girls Who Code Clubs are free after-school programs for 3rd-12th grade girls, run by community leaders, teachers, l  more
GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders: Opposing DHS Public Charge New Rules
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders issued the following news release: GLAD has joined amicus briefs opposing new Department of Homeland Security regulations that upend the standards for determinations of who qualifies as a "public charge." This change will disproportionately harm LGBTQ people and people of color who have immigrated to the US, including those who are elderly, pregnant, survivors of intimate partner violence, or have disabilities. The briefs   more
Glens Falls Hospital, Albany Med Reach Milestone Toward Strategic Affiliation
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: * * * - Both Organizations Approve Definitive Agreement for Glens Falls Hospital to Become Albany Med Affiliate * * * Glens Falls Hospital and Albany Med announced today that they have taken the next step toward a strategic affiliation, approving the Definitive Agreement for Glens Falls Hospital to become an affiliate of Albany Med. The agreement was approved by both B  more
Greater Pulaski Community Fund Annual Fundraising Campaign Begins
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 13 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund launched its annual fundraising campaign this fall with a goal of reaching and surpassing $10,000 in donations. The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust pledged to provide a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $10,000, for contributions received on or before December 15, 2019. This yields a potential for $20,000 of growth in a permanent endowment that solely su  more
Health Media Network and Cancer Research Institute Team Up to Drive Education and Awareness About Cancer Immunotherapy and Clinical Trials
NORWALK, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Cancer Research Institute issued the following news: NORWALK, CT, and NEW YORK CITY - Health Media Network (HMN), a leading and trusted Digital Point of Care company, has teamed up with the Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving more lives by advancing scientific efforts to develop new and effective immunotherapies for all forms of cancer, to distribute CRI's cancer immunotherapy and clinical trials education and awareness  more
Heartland Institute to Host Debate in NYC During UN Climate Summit
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The Heartland Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Prominent Scientists Who Claim Human Activity Is Causing a Climate Crisis Invited to Debate Scientists Who Are 'Climate Realists' - Event Moderated by Legendary Journalist John Stossel in Times Square will live-stream on YouTube from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, September 23 * * * On September 23, the day the United Nations holds its Climate Summit in New York City during its upcoming   more
Heredity Journal Issues 9 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Heredity, a journal from the Genetics Society that says it covers a topic within the field of genetics, published nine research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * A local score approach improves GWAS resolution and detects minor QTL: application to Medicago truncatula quantitative disease resistance to multiple Aphanomyces euteiches isolates * A test for deviations from expected genotype frequencies on the X chromosome for sex-biased admixed p  more
Human Rights Watch: Bangladesh - Internet Blackout on Rohingya Refugees
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Shutdown Hinders Emergency Response, Risk Lives * * * New telecommunications and internet restrictions on Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh will disrupt critical humanitarian and emergency services, Human Rights Watch said today. The network shutdown imposed on camp locations in Teknaf and Ukhiya in Cox's Bazar severely limits communications and access to information for nearly one million refugees. On   more
Human Rights Watch: China - Ban on Tibet Religious Activity Toughened
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Scrap Limits on Former Officials' Freedom of Religion * * * A Chinese Communist Party notice banning retired Tibetan government employees from taking part in religious activities violates China's commitment to religious freedom, Human Rights Watch said today. The notice obtained by Human Rights Watch is undated but appears to have been issued in early August 2019. The notice requires all Tibet Autonomous Reg  more
Human Rights Watch: US - Rollback of Nursing Home Protections
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Proposed Rules Would Expose Older People to Greater Risks * * * The United States government has proposed new rules for facilities administering antipsychotic drugs that would increase the risks to older people, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch submitted formal comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the government regulator for nursing facilities in the United State  more
I.I.I. Issues Its First-Ever Global Macro and Insurance Outlook
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: Nearly every large economy's gross domestic product (GDP) growth worldwide is expected to be lower in 2019 than in 2018 yet insurers have found ways to remain profitable, according to a new Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) report. "Global premium growth has been steady," stated Dr. Michel Leonard the I.I.I.'s Vice President & Senior Economist, referring to insurers in all lines of business worl  more
Illuminating Engineering Society: Announcement on Recent DOE Actcions
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Illuminating Engineering Society issued the following news release: The purpose of this communication is to provide IES members with updated and accurate information on the recent DOE rescission, and to inform members of a new public comment period on related issues. The IES will post more background information on the IES Outreach/Policy Briefs/Documents Section of our website here (https://www.ies.org/about-outreach/policy-briefsdocuments/) by close of business Septem  more
Insured Retirement Institute: New York DFS Guidance Should Eliminate Marketplace Confusion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Insured Retirement Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Effort Addresses Issue that Caused Reduction in Availability of Some Fee-Based Annuities * * * The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) said that guidance issued yesterday by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) should eliminate uncertainty involving a disclosure provision affecting insurers and distributors of certain similar fee-based and commission-based annuities. "Th  more
Interactive Advertising Bureau Names Digital Publishing & Mobile Leader Zoe Soon Vice President for Mobile
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: IAB, the national trade association for the digital media and marketing industries, today named digital publishing and mobile product expert Zoe Soon to the role of Vice President for Mobile. As head of the IAB Mobile Marketing Center of Excellence, Soon will be responsible for helping stakeholders solve problems, develop best practices, and generate growth in the rapidly changing world of mobile marketin  more
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: Gun Companies Are Not Exempt From Obligation to Respect Human Rights, Investors Say
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release: * * * - For annual meeting on September 24th shareholders seek support for proposal #4 recommending American Outdoor Brands ($AOBC) adopt a human rights policy to mitigate against potential human rights violations. * * * Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility announced today that they are calling on fellow shareholders in gun maker American Outdoor Brands (AOBC) to  more
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: Investors Urge 'No' Vote on Revised NAFTA Agreement
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release: * * * - Citing concerns that NAFTA 2.0 will expand prescription drug monopoly protections and drive up drug prices by thwarting competition, investors urge lawmakers to vote 'no' on current agreement. * * * Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) sent a letter to the U.S. Congress today urging a "no" vote on the renegotiated version of the North American Free  more
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: Shareholders Told Opioid Companies They Had an Oversight Problem
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release: * * * - Shareholder engagement is leading to broad governance changes at opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers, as detailed in progress report by Investors for Opioid Accountability. * * * After two years of shareholder engagement, the Investors for Opioid Accountability (IOA) coalition released a progress report detailing landmark agreements with 20 opioid manufacturers, dis  more
International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution: New York Int'l Arbitration Center and CPR Sign Collaboration Agreement
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution issued the following news release: * * * - Through co-hosted events and cross-promotions, the parties will cooperate to provide ADR resources and to advance international commercial arbitration; CPR members to receive 5% discount on NYIAC hearing facilities * * * The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR), a global non-profit organization that advances dispute prevention and  more
International Rescue Committee Responds to New Reports of Plans to Further Reduce US Refugee Admissions
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: * * * - Further cuts to the US Refugee Admissions Program by the Trump Administration would turn back thousands already referred to the US for admission, put lives at risk, undermine US foreign policy interests, and speed a global race to the bottom on protection * * * The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds this afternoon with highest concern to reports in the New York Times on US government  more
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Issues 10 Research Articles in Part 2 of August 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 9 -- The Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features clinical and biological aspects of treating this patient population with psychotropic medications, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition: * Associations Between School-Based Substance Use Treatment and Academic Outcomes * Developmental Consequences of Prenatal Substance Use in Children and Adolescents * Electronic   more
Journal of Rheology Issues 10 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
MELVILLE, New York, Sept. 14 -- The Journal of Rheology, a journal from the Society of Rheology that says it provides coverage of issues drawn from industry and academia, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Edge fracture instability in sheared complex fluids: Onset criterion and possible mitigation strategy * Exploring rheological responses to uniaxial stretching of various entangled polyisoprene melts * Extensional flow dynamics of polystyr  more
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Issues 32 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a peer-reviewed journal that says it publishes clinical aging research, published 32 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * A Cluster Randomized Trial of Tai Chi vs Health Education in Subsidized Housing: The MI-WiSH Study * Analyzing Hospital Transfers Using INTERACT Acute Care Transfer Tools: Lessons from MOQI * Apixaban Concentrations with Lower than Recommended Dosing in Older Adults w  more
Journal of the Association for Computing Machinery Issues 8 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Journal of the Association for Computing Machinery, a journal that says it provides principles of computer science, published eight research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition: * A Theory of NP-completeness and Ill-conditioning for Approximate Real Computations * Approximation Schemes for Independent Set and Sparse Subsets of Polygons * Bandits and Experts in Metric Spaces * Hierarchical Clustering: Objective Functions and Algorithms * Infin  more
Journal of Women's Health Issues 16 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 12 -- The Journal of Women's Health, a journal that says it focuses on advances in diagnostic procedures, therapeutic protocols for the management of diseases and innovative research in gender-based biology, published 16 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Cardiovascular Health of Mothers in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2014 * Characterization and Treatment of Recurrent Bacterial Va  more
Keynote, Award Nominees Announced for American Society of Mechanical Engineers's Third Annual Impact.Engineered
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers issued the following news release: * * * - Leading Engineers, Scientists, Scholars and Entrepreneurs Gather in New York Oct. 9 to Celebrate and Cultivate Tech Breakthroughs That Effect Positive Social Change * * * With shared determination to positively impact underserved communities through engineered solutions to address social and environmental issues, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Engineering for  more
Lancet Child and Adolescent Health Issues 4 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, a journal that says it features child health across the disciplines of general paediatrics, adolescent medicine, or child development, published four research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Effectiveness of EV-A71 vaccination in prevention of paediatric hand, foot, and mouth disease associated with EV-A71 virus infection requiring hospitalisation in Henan, China, 2017-18: a test-negative case-control stud  more
LGBT Health Journal Issues 7 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 11 -- LGBT Health Journal, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features health of and healthcare services for sexual and gender minority populations worldwide, published seven research articles on the following topics in its July 2019 edition: * A Systematic Review of Characteristics of Nonprobability Community Venue Samples of Sexual Minority Individuals and Associated Methods for Assessing Selection Bias * Cigarette Smoking Among Youth at the Intersection of Se  more
Mary Ann Liebert Inc.: Are There Health Consequences Associated With Not Using a Smartphone?
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Many studies have examined the health effects of smartphone abuse, but a new study looks at the sociodemographic features and health indicators of people who have a smartphone but do not use it regularly. This under-studied group of individuals were significantly more likely to report feelings of loneliness, according to the article published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, a peer-re  more
Michael W. Johnson Joins American Society of Mechanical Engineers as Chief Strategy Officer
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers issued the following news release: Michael W. Johnson has joined the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) as chief strategy officer (CSO), reporting to ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile. In this newly created role, Johnson is a change agent responsible for working with the executive leadership team and senior volunteer leaders, including the Board of Governors, to formalize the organization's strategic plannin  more
Milbank Quarterly Journal Issues 7 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Milbank Quarterly Journal, a journal that says it features analysis of significant issues in health and health care policy from the Milbank Memorial Fund, published seven research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * An Adaptive, Contextual, Technology-Aided Support (ACTS) System for Chronic Illness Self-Management * Association Between Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee Recommendations and Agency Actions, 2008-2015 * Culture  more
Mount Sinai Receives $1.7 Million to Study Natural Killer Cell Dysfunction in Bladder Cancer
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * - The Tisch Cancer Institute Deepens Bladder Cancer Care With New Center of Excellence * * * The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has been awarded nearly $1.7 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to study how bladder cancer affects certain types of white blood cells called "natural killer" cells, or NK cells, which control and limit tumor growth. A clinica  more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Condemns Plan to Refuse Temporary Protected Status to Displaced Bahamians
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) condemns today's announcement by the Trump Administration that it does not plan to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Bahamians in the wake of deadly Hurricane Dorian that has resulted in over 50 deaths, thousands missing, and the decimation of two islands. The number of dead and missing are expected to rise in the coming weeks. Tempora  more
NAB Show New York to Debut Podcast Series and Exclusive Podcast Sessions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: NAB Show is launching a podcast series featuring prominent speakers and highlighting NAB Show New York-related themes leading up to the 2019 event, October 16-17 at the Javits Convention Center. MediaVillage Head of Content Strategy and Marketing, E.B. Moss, will host the series. Episodes will be released periodically beginning the week of September 16 on the NAB Show Podcast, available at nabsho  more
National Audubon Society: Bureau of Land Management Final Environmental Review for Arctic Refuge Drilling Glaringly Underestimates Harm to Wildlife
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The National Audubon Society issued the following news: * * * - Rushed and faulty process gives green light to massive and permanent destruction of Arctic Refuge's Coastal Plain, an irreplaceable habitat for birds and other wildlife * * * Today, the Bureau of Land Management released its final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for oil and gas drilling within the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an area that is pristine habitat for birds and othe  more
National Audubon Society: New Seabird Study Highlights Importance of Healthy Forage Fish Populations in Warming World
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The National Audubon Society issued the following news: * * * - After 23 years studying the nesting success of puffins, razorbills and murres in the Gulf of Maine, research from Audubon and the University of New Brunswick supports the call for improved protections for forage fish populations. * * * Today, the scientific journal Marine Ecology Progress Series (MEPS) published a study that analyzes reproductive success of Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills and Common Murres whe  more
National Employment Law Project Issues Statement on Passage of Workers Pay Protection Bill
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement by Rebecca Smith, director of the work structures program, on the passage of the workers pay protection bill (A.B. 5): "The passage of AB5 in California is a resounding victory for workers and responsible businesses in that state and across the nation. California is paving the way for other states to ensure that workers are not carved out of the employee rights and benefits that they need and deserve. Again  more
National Employment Law Project: Progressive Coalition Calls for Bold Action to Empower Workers
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following news release: "New Social Contract for Workers" Outlines Comprehensive Policy Agenda to Address Crisis of Economic, Racial Inequality Check out our partner NELP Action's new 2020 workers' agenda, The New Social Contract for Workers, that it's releasing with a broad coalition of progressive organizations: NELP Action and a coalition of grassroots and worker rights organizations has released a new national report, Th  more
National September 11 Memorial and Museum: 9/11 Survivor Tree Seedlings Inspire Resilience
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The National September 11 Memorial and Museum issued the following news release: * * * - Seedlings Are Donated to Communities in Las Vegas, Pittsburgh and Greece Affected by Violence and Disaster * * * Las Vegas, Pittsburgh and Greece will be honored with the offering of "Survivor Tree" seedlings, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum announced today. The communities have committed to nurturing these trees to serve as landmarks symbolizing resiliency and hope. "L  more
Natural Resources Defense Council Issues Statement on Collection of Data on Toxic Chemicals
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following statement by Jennifer Sass, senior scientist for the healthy people and thriving communities program, on the collection of data on toxic chemicals: Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler today announced an irresponsible plan to scale back the use of animal testing for laboratory studies on chemicals. Animal tests help scientists discover life-saving treatments and can also help identify chemic  more
Natural Resources Defense Council Issues Statement on Opening of Arctic Refuge
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following statement by Garett Rose, staff attorney for the Alaska project, on the opening of the Arctic Refuge: The Bureau of Land Management today took a key step to open the Arctic Refuge to polluters, releasing its final environmental impact statement for oil and gas leasing. The move, which comes the very day lawmakers voted to permanently protect the Refuge, is a key step in opening the area to polluters--and could pa  more
Natural Resources Defense Council: Congress Must Vote to Protect America's Coasts, Oceans, and Marine Life From Offshore Drilling
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * - House of Representatives to vote on two landmark bipartisan bills to ban drilling off Atlantic, Pacific coasts and Eastern Gulf * * * The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on two bills that would permanently protect coastal communities across America from the dangers of reckless offshore oil and gas drilling and costly oil spills. H.R. 205, sponsored by Rep. Francis Roo  more
Nature Medicine Journal Issues 13 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Nature Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal on medicine, published 13 research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition: * A fully human transgene switch to regulate therapeutic protein production by cooling sensation * Atheroprotective roles of smooth muscle cell phenotypic modulation and the TCF21 disease gene as revealed by single-cell analysis * Clinical-grade computational pathology using weakly supervised deep learning on whole slide images * Clona  more
Nearly Two Decades After 9/11, I.I.I. Examines Continued Need for U.S. Government's Terrorism Insurance Role
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: Enacted after 9/11, the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) has been an essential component of the U.S.'s economy because the law has made terrorism insurance available and affordable, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Since becoming federal law in 2002, TRIA has brought stability to the U.S.'s terrorism insurance market, the I.I.I.'s just-released white paper, A World W  more
Neuro-Oncologist Lisa M. DeAngelis Has Been Named Physician-in-Chief and Chief Medical Officer of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center issued the following news release: After an extensive nationwide search, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announced today that Lisa M. DeAngelis has been named Physician-in-Chief and Chief Medical Officer. A leading expert in brain cancer, Dr. DeAngelis previously served as Chair of the Department of Neurology and was co-founder of MSK's Brain Tumor Center during her 30-plus-year tenure at the institution. "Lisa is an  more
New Everytown, Global Strategy Group Battleground State Polling Finds Overwhelming Majority of American
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release, dated Sept. 6: * * * Voters Back Gun Safety Laws and Are Prepared to Vote out Politicians who do Nothing to Curb Gun Violence * * * - New Poll Found 94 Percent of Voters in Battlegrounds Support Background Checks on All Gun Sales; 80 Percent in Battlegrounds Support Enacting Red Flag Law; 75 Percent Ready to Hold "Politicians Accountable by Voting them out of Office" - Five Leading Retailers Have Acted to Redu  more
New York Civil Liberties Union Files Amicus Brief In Support Of Green Light Law
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: On Friday the New York Civil Liberties Union filed an amicus brief in support of the Green Light law, which allows people to obtain driver's licenses regardless of their immigration status. County clerks challenging the Green Light law have argued it violates a federal statute - referred to as "Section 1373" - that prohibits state and local governments from limiting the sharing of information related to immi  more
New York Immigration Coalition Issues Statement on Supreme Court Order to Implement Asylum Ban
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement by Executive Director Steve Choi on the Supreme Court order to implement an asylum ban: Yesterday, The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to bar most asylum seekers from everywhere other than Mexico from seeking refuge in the United States, while the legal fight around this policy plays out in the courts. The Supreme Court said the administration may enforce new rules that forbid asylum applicat  more
New York Public Library Issues Statement on Death of Theater on Film & Tape Archive Founder Corwin
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The New York Public Library issued the following statement: The Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT), The Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and the NYPL community is deeply saddened by the passing of Betty L. Corwin. "The Founder and Director (from 1969 - 2000) of the Library's groundbreaking Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, Betty created one of the most important and vital resources in the theatre community. Betty under  more
New York State Bar Association: Autonomous Vehicles Meeting to Discuss Regulatory and Safety Law
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Leaders from the academic, corporate and non-profit worlds will speak at the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Task Force on Autonomous Vehicles panel meeting on September 17 & 18 to discuss issues related to regulatory and safety law and policy. Both panel meetings will be livestreamed for the public starting at 5:00 p.m. Carlos Cardillo, Ph.D, director, Nevada Center for Applied Research,  more
New York State Bar Association: The Economics of News Organizations in the Digital World
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Penny Abernathy will be the featured speaker at a panel meeting of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Task Force on Free Expression in the Digital Age on Monday September 16. The panel meeting will be livestreamed for the public starting at 9 a.m. The task force, announced by NYSBA President Hank Greenberg this past June, has set out to tackle the crisis of local journalism in the digita  more
New York State United Teachers Applauds Maine-Endwell's Rachel Murat as New York State's 2020 Teacher of the Year
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release: New York State United Teachers today lauded Rachel Murat -- a celebrated longtime Maine-Endwell social studies teacher, high school mentor and community servant -- on being named the 2020 New York State Teacher of the Year. Murat, a 2019 Teacher of the Year finalist, has taught numerous history and government classes and developed Maine-Endwell's first Digital Citizenship course, aimed at ensuri  more
NFF Campbell Trophy Finalists to Take Center Stage at 2019 Learfield IMG College Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: * * * - The NFF and the Sports Business Journal partner for a seventh year to promote one of the nation's premier intercollegiate athletics meetings. * * * The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that several of its 2019 William V. Campbell Trophy(R) finalists will take center stage during the 18th Annual Learfield IMG College Intercoll  more
Northwell Health Opens Long Island's First Lipid Center
GREAT NECK, New York, Sept. 12 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Lipid Center focuses on cardiac disease prevention and cholesterol management * * * Northwell Health this week opened the first lipid center on Long Island, which is focused on cardiac disease prevention and cholesterol management. Lipids are fatty substances in the blood that can lead to blockages in heart arteries. The program's opening coincides with September's National Cholesterol Education Month. The  more
Northwell Health: Former Patient Calls Out THC Vaping
MANHASSET, New York, Sept. 12 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Northwell Health doctors help solve patient's vaping-related illness * * * A self-described "health nut" is lucky to be alive after Northwell Health pulmonologists identified the culprit behind a devastating lung illness that left him hospitalized and near death. A THC vaping pen that Jonathan Doneson, 52, of Roslyn Heights, LI, used to calm his nerves following the stress of starting a new business was act  more
NRDC: Trump Moves to Deny Americans Clean Water
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: The Trump administration is expected today to eliminate critical protections for streams, wetlands and other water bodies at risk from pollution by repealing the Clean Water Rule. The final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers would repeal a commonsense regulation -- developed after years of scientific study -- that ensures the 47-year-old Clean Water Act  more
NY:LON Connect Unites Global Music Business Community to Set Agenda for 2020
MARLTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- The Music Business Association (formerly the National Association of Recording Merchandisers) issued the following news release: The Music Business Association (Music Biz) and Music Ally today announce the preliminary keynote and program details for the fourth annual NY:LON Connect Global Music Business Summit. The event will take place Thursday, January 16 through Friday, January 17 at the Dream Downtown Hotel in New York City, with currently confirmed sponsors  more
NYU Langone Health: Experimental Blood Test May Accurately Screen for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: An artificial intelligence tool that analyzed 28 physical and molecular measures--all but one taken from blood samples--confirmed with 77 percent accuracy a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in male combat veterans, according to a new study. Led by NYU School of Medicine, the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Scie  more
Orthodox Union Commends Hon. Jason Greenblatt for His Service
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: The leadership of the Orthodox Union, the nation's largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, issued the following statement after the announcement of the impending departure of Hon. Jason Greenblatt from The White House staff: The Orthodox Union deeply appreciates the pivotal and impactful role Jason Greenblatt has played over the last few years in s  more
OSI Support Leads to Conservation of More Than 4,300 Acres at Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge for Drinking Water, Wildlife Habitat
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following news release: With support from the Open Space Institute (OSI), the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is celebrating the completion of a historic project conserving 4,350 acres for wildlife habitat, water quality, and public recreational access. The acquisition, which secures more than five miles that buffers the Appalachian Trail, was also funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the nation's most imp  more
Paper Just Released: Local Poverty Problems Need Holistic, Data-Driven Neighborhood Solutions
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 13 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: Studies based on federal census data have helped shine a light in recent years on Syracuse's high poverty rates, however these explorations only tell part of the story. Concentrated poverty is associated with neighborhood crime, wage disparity, lack of reliable transportation, academic resources, fewer recreation venues and more. This leads to a vicious cycle in which each challenge reinforce  more
PEN America Condemns U.S. Decision to Bar Entry to Austrian Academic
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Professor Thomas Schmidinger believes he may have been denied entry due to subject of his research * * * The news that Austrian scholar and expert on Kurdish affairs Thomas Schmidinger was subject to extensive questioning about his work and political views before being denied boarding for a flight to the U.S. raises questions about whether the United States, perhaps in coordination with other governments, is unlawfu  more
PEN America Ukrainian Filmmaker Oleg Sentsov Released After More Than Five Years in Russian Prison
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Sentsov Honored in 2017 with PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award; PEN America has led global campaign for his freedom * * * Ukrainian filmmaker and 2017 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award honoree Oleg Sentsov was freed from a Russian prison today after more than five years of unjust detention. His release is a long overdue moment of joy and celebration for Sentsov, his family, and all those who have fought for his freed  more
PEN America: California Gig Worker Bill May Have Unintended Consequences for Press Freedom
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Bill designed to protect app-based contractors may affect freelance journalists * * * As California's legislature advances a bill meant to reclassify contract workers as employees, PEN America today cautioned that the bill could have unintended consequences for writers, journalists, and other creative professionals in the gig economy. News media advocates have already expressed concern that freelance journalists co  more
PEN America: Resignation of University of Alabama Dean Over Tweets Threatens Free Speech
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- PEN America issued the following news release: The recent resignation of the University of Alabama's dean of students over a series of tweets about racism threatens to chill academic speech, PEN America said in a statement today. On September 5, Dr. Jamie Riley, assistant vice president and dean of students at the University of Alabama, resigned from his position "by mutual agreement" with the university. His resignation occurred the day after right-wing media outlet Brei  more
PEN America: Ukrainian Journalist Roman Sushchenko Released From Russian Prison
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- PEN America issued the following news release: Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko, detained in Moscow in 2016 on trumped-up charges of espionage, has been released from a Russian prison as part of a broader prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia. Sushchenko was repeatedly denied due process, psychologically tortured, and held for nearly three years after spending a career investigating and criticizing Russian propaganda. "Roman's release today is a welcome relief for   more
PETA: Absolut Vodka, Chivas Regal Whiskey End All Animal Tests
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Pernod Ricard Adopts New Animal-Friendly Policy, Requires 1,600 Suppliers to Do the Same, After PETA Push * * * Following discussions with PETA, Pernod Ricard--the world's second-largest wine and spirits company--has adopted a monumental new policy ending its previous support of animal experimentation, stating, "Pernod Ricard shall not fund, conduct, or commission any animal testing u  more
PETA: Brooklyn Native Edie Falco Seeks End to Local 'Fishing Clinics'
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 11 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - PETA Honorary Director Urges Brooklyn Bridge Park to Stop Teaching Kids to Hurt Animals for 'Fun' * * * This morning, native Brooklynite Edie Falco sent a letter on PETA's behalf urging the Brooklyn Bridge Park to cancel any future planned "Fishing Clinics," in which participants, including children, hook fish through their sensitive mouths, pull them from their aquatic home  more
Planned Parenthood Federation Issues Statement on President Trump Nomination for Second Circuit Court Nominee
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following statement by Acting President Alexis McGill Johnson: After today's hearing for Steven Menashi, President Trump's nominee for a seat on the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Planned Parenthood released the following statement in strong opposition to his nomination. Appointed as part of the immigration working group to advance the administration's racist immigration policies, including banning Muslims and sep  more
President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush Discuss Leadership and Finding Common Ground in New Episode of Clinton Foundation Podcast
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release: In this special episode of "Why Am I Telling You This", President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush share their perspectives on leadership and finding common ground throughout their lives in public service. To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, this episode features a prerecorded conversation with President Clinton and President Bush at the 2019 PLS g  more
Resources for the Future: New Episode of Resources Radio - 'A Tribute to Marty Weitzman, With Gernot Wagner'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Resources for the Future issued the following news release: Resources for the Future (RFF) today released a new installment of Resources Radio: "A Tribute to Marty Weitzman, with Gernot Wagner." Host Daniel Raimi and Professor Gernot Wagner of New York University discuss the life and work of Harvard economist Martin Weitzman, one of the world's leading scholars on the economics of climate change. Weitzman's research has significantly influenced the field of environmenta  more
Rev. Sharpton to Testify at the Committee on the Judiciary Oversight Hearing on Policing Practices
HARLEM, New York, Sept. 13 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release: Civil rights leader and President of National Action Network Rev. Al Sharpton, will testify next Thursday, September 19 at the House Committee on the Judiciary Oversight Hearing on Policing Practices, led by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). The hearing will address patterns and practices of unconstitutional conduct by state and local law enforcement officers. "There is a need f  more
Roosevelt Institute: The System Is Rigged - Student Debt and the Racial Wealth Gap
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Roosevelt Institute issued the following news release: * * * - The System Is Rigged: Student Debt and the Racial Wealth Gap - New report highlights link between structural racism in America and racial disparities in higher education; calls for new progressive student debt policy proposals * * * Today, a new report co-released by Demos, The Century Foundation, and The Roosevelt Institute, Bridging Progressive Policy Debates: How Student Debt and the Racial Wealth Gap Rei  more
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center: Sabres and Roswell Park Team Up For Free Prostate Cancer Early Detection Event Sept. 17
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 12 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Event at KeyBank Center will include talks from experts, opportunity to meet Sabres Alumni * * * Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Buffalo Sabres are teaming up to offer free prostate cancer education and testing for eligible men. The One Team, One Goal: Together to Beat Cancer event on Tuesday, Sept. 17, is part of an ongoing initiative to reduce cancer's imp  more
S.T.O.P. Calls On Police to Suspend Cellphone Tracking Following Reports of Widespread Errors
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release: Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy group, called on police and prosecutors to suspend use of cellphone geolocation tracking in criminal investigations, following reports of widespread errors. The demand followed a landmark announcement by Denmark's public prosecutor, who declared that cellphone location data is not accurate enough to be us  more
Science Translational Medicine Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in Sept. 4, 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Science Translational Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that focuses on research in the translational medicine community, published five research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 4, 2019 edition: * CD3 bispecific antibody-induced cytokine release is dispensable for cytotoxic T cell activity * In vivo detection of cerebral tau pathology in long-term survivors of traumatic brain injury * Neutrophil ex  more
Secretary-General Launches U.N. Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites, Designating UNAOC High Representative as Focal Point
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations issued the following news release: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched the United Nations Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites today during an informal briefing to Member States at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. In his briefing, Mr. Guterres said that the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will lead and monitor the plan. The Secretary-General tasked M  more
SEIU Local 200United Members File Motion to Block New Trump Administration Rules That Strip Protections for Federal Public Servants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Service Employees International Union issued the following news release: Coming on the heels of a lawsuit they filed several weeks ago, today members of SEIU Local 200United who work at Veterans Health Administration hospitals in New York filed a motion to block new Trump administration rules that would rewrite labor laws and hurt their ability to improve care and advocate for the veterans who rely on them. The motions can be viewed here. SEIU Local 200United Presid  more
Sesame Workshop, Primary School to Create Innovative Curriculum Helping Early Childhood Educators Meet 'Whole Child' Needs
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: * * * - Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Funds Program Integrating Social Emotional Learning and Literacy for 3 to 5 Year Olds - Watch the announcement video (https://chanzuckerberg.wistia.com/medias/enj19o7da0) featuring Elmo, Priscilla Chan, and students at The Primary School * * * New York, NY, and East Palo Alto, CA--Sesame Workshop, The Primary School, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative today announced a collaborati  more
Sesame Workshop: Turn Everyday Moments Into Learning Adventures With Sesame Street's Ready for School!: A Parent's Guide to Playful Learning for Children Ages 2 to 5
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: * * * - First-ever parenting book based on Sesame Street's curriculum puts the fun back in learning -- for kids and parents -- throughout their earliest school years * * * Summer is over, and September is here, but that doesn't mean families should sacrifice playtime for workbooks and flash cards. As little learners settle into their school-year routines, a new book from Sesame Workshop is showing parents how to help  more
Sexuality Information and Education Council: New Study Confirms - The Government Must Stop Funding Abstinence-Only Programs
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. issued the following news release: Since 1981, the United States government has spent over $2.2 billion in federal funds on abstinence-only programs. And for years, advocates have been exhorting the need for the U.S. federal government to prioritize funding for evidence-based adolescent sexual health programs rather than continuing to pour millions of taxpayer dollars into ideologically-driven abstinence-only prog  more
Shop! Environments Association: Solo New York Expands With Outdoor Brand Partnership
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Shop! Environments Association issued the following news: By Anna Dittman Solo New York, an urban-inspired designer of backpacks, totes, duffels, briefs, and sleeves, continues to expand its presence in the outdoor retail space, announcing a new partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors. A selection of urban-savvy Solo New York bags is displayed in an end cap at select Academy Sports + Outdoors locations. Designs include Solo New York's collegiate athletics-i  more
SIA to Present World Trade Center Security Director With Insightful Practitioner Award
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: Security Industry Association (SIA) has named George W. Anderson as the 2019 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. Anderson - who retired from the New York Police Department (NYPD) in 2011 after 30 years of service - is the director of World Trade Center security for the Port Autho  more
Sierra Club Releases Report Calling for New York to Reduce Transportation Emissions 55% by 2035
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Today, the Sierra Club released a report calling for Governor Cuomo to set a state-wide target to reduce on-road transportation emissions 55% by 2035, in order to meet New York's long-term climate goals. The report finds that, although New York's transportation sector is not presently on track to meet its climate goals, the 55% by 2035 target would put the state on course, while saving New Yorkers billions of dolla  more
Sierra Club: Did Trump Instruct Ross to Silence NOAA Employees?
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 10 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: As the Guardian reported, US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross is facing multiple calls to resign, including from the Sierra Club and multiple members of Congress. Those calls come after the New York Times indicated that Ross threatened to fire senior staff at NOAA unless they sided publicly with Donald Trump over his inaccurate portrayal of Hurricane Dorian's path wrongly including Alabama. This isn't Ross' fi  more
Sir James Wolfensohn, Visionary Advocate, to Receive Institute for Advanced Studies Bamberger Medal
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- The Institute for Advanced Studies issued the following news release: * * * - Institute's Highest Honor to be Presented at IAS Einstein Gala on March 12, 2020 * * * The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) announces Sir James Wolfensohn as the recipient of the 2020 IAS Bamberger Medal, to be presented at the IAS Einstein Gala on March 12, 2020, at the Glasshouse in New York City. Former President of the World Bank and current Chairman of Wolfensohn & Company,  more
SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal Issues 11 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 9 -- The SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal, a peer-reviewed journal from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers that says it features topics in 3D, imaging processing, display technologies, audio, compression and digital cinema, published 11 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * 2019 Update from the Consumer Technology Association * American Society of Cinematographers Motion Imaging Technology Council Progress Repor  more
Southside Hospital's Institute for Joint Replacement Opens State-of-Art Post-Surgical Unit
BAY SHORE, New York, Sept. 13 -- Southside Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Post-surgical unit supports hip and knee replacement surgery patients * * * The Institute for Joint Replacement at Southside Hospital has opened its newly renovated post-surgical unit where patients will be able to recover in their own private room after hip and knee replacement surgery. The unit on the second floor of the hospital consists entirely of private rooms for pa  more
Southside Hospital: Renowned Brain Aneurysm Expert Brings 33 Years of Experience
BAY SHORE, New York, Sept. 11 -- Southside Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Renowned brain aneurysm expert brings 33 years of experience * * * Southside Hospital has appointed David J. Chalif, MD, as chief of neurosurgery. In his new role, Dr. Chalif will be tasked with establishing a premier, multidisciplinary neurosurgery program. Southside's transformation from a community to tertiary hospital has been driven by the expansion of critical program  more
Space Weather Journal Issues 9 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Space Weather, a journal from the American Geophysical Union that says it features space weather, interactions of solar processes with the Earth environment and their impacts on telecommunications, electric power and satellite navigation, published nine research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition: * Estimation of Ionospheric Critical Plasma Frequencies From GNSS-TEC Measurements Using Artificial Neural Networks * Geoelectric Field Evaluation Dur  more
Staten Island University Hospital Performs First Wada Test on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Sept. 12 -- Staten Island University Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Wada testing is used with epilepsy, tumors or abnormal vascular concerns * * * The leading-edge for neuroscience and neuroendovascular surgery, Mohammad Moussavi, MD, director of Neurovascular and Neuroendovascular Surgery, performed the first Wada Test on Staten Island. Wada testing is commonly performed as a pre-surgical procedure for patients being eva  more
SUNY Downstate Unveils Portrait of Former President John C. LaRosa, MD
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 11 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University today formally unveiled the presidential portrait of John C. LaRosa, MD, who served as the Institution's 15thpresident from 1999-2012. The portrait unveiling took place in the School of Public Health, where among his many contributions, he also was the founder. A renowned cardiologist and researcher, as well as a pioneer in the development of statin medication  more
Susan G. Komen Partners With CancerCare to Help Breast Cancer Patients With Financial Assistance
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- CancerCare issued the following news release: Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, is continuing to bridge financial gaps for underserved individuals coping with breast cancer across the country with the Susan G. Komen Treatment Assistance Program. This program stems from the partnership with CancerCare(R), the leading national nonprofit organization providing free support services to anyone affected by cancer. The Komen Treatment Assistance P  more
Telemedicine Journal and E-Health Issues 15 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 12 -- The Telemedicine Journal and E-Health, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features telemedicine applications for optimal patient care and outcomes, published 15 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Creating a Web Infrastructure for the Support of Clinical Protocols and Clinical Management: An Example in Teledermatology * Does Virtual Reality Increase Simulator Sickness During Exposure Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress   more
The Institute for Public Relations Awards Dr. Lynn Zoch Its Highest Academic Honor, the Pathfinder Award
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Institute for Public Relations issued the following news: The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) will award Lynn M. Zoch, Ph.D., professor emerita at Virginia's Radford University the IPR Pathfinder Award at the 2019 Annual Distinguished Lecture & Awards Dinner on November 19 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. IPR gives this lifetime achievement award annually to an individual who has made significant and sustained contributions to the body of knowledge and pr  more
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Launches New Guide, 'Navigating Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease,' to Fill Knowledge Gaps and Encourage Dialogue on Under-Addressed Symptom
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research issued the following news release: As part of its mission to provide the Parkinson's community with high-quality resources on every aspect of the disease, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) today launches "Navigating Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease." The new guide, available at michaeljfox.org/cognitionguide, educates patients and families about potential thinking and memory symptoms  more
The Paley Center for Media Presents: A Century of Football - Celebrating NFL's 100th Season
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: The Paley Center for Media today announced that it will honor the 100th season of the National Football League (NFL) when it opens the new exhibit: A Century of Football: Celebrating the NFL's 100th Season. Presented in partnership with the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this exclusive engagement is free and open to the public, and will run at the Paley Center September 14 to October 27. "We're thrilled   more
The Skin Cancer Foundation Launches Redesigned Website
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Skin Cancer Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - SkinCancer.org, the leading online resource for skin cancer education, now offers visitors an enhanced user experience * * * The Skin Cancer Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization committed to decreasing the incidence and mortality of the world's most common cancer, has redesigned its website to ease navigation and provide visitors with an improved user experience. The Foundation takes its res  more
Three Interest Groups File Amicus Briefs Opposing DHS Public Charge Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * - Sixty Immigrant and Civil Rights Groups Join in Support of the Brief * * * Today, Advancing Justice | AAJC (Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC), Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), and the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), along with pro bono counsel Crowell Moring, filed amicus briefs in public charge cases, La Clinica de la Raza v. Trump (Northern District  more
Three New Mission-Focused Leaders Join Food Bank for New York City's Board of Directors to Help End Hunger Across Five Boroughs
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Food Bank For New York City issued the following news: Food Bank For New York City announced today that Margaret Anadu, head of Goldman Sachs' Urban Investment Group, George Garfunkel, Managing Director of First Manhattan Co., and award-winning actress, producer and director, Kyra Sedgwick have joined the organization's Board of Directors. Made up of individuals from a wide range of sectors, Food Bank For New York City's Board of Directors shares a common belief that h  more
Urban Affairs Review Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- Urban Affairs Review, a journal that says it focuses on urban politics, policy and governance, published eight research articles on the following topics in its November 2019 edition: * Neighborhood Satisfaction: A Study of a Low-Income Urban Community * Race and Legislative Responsiveness in City Council Meetings * Racial/Ethnic Transition and Hierarchy Among Ascending Neighborhoods * Shifting Agendas: Private Consultants and Public Planning Policy * The Displac  more
Urogynecologist Joins Albany Med Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Katherine Husk, M.D., has joined Albany Med's urogynecology team in its Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN). As a urogynecologist, Dr. Husk specializes in pelvic floor medicine and reconstructive surgeries. She treats patients who have pelvic floor disorders, including urinary and bowel incontinence, prolapse of the vagina, cervix, bladder or uterus, and fist  more
Vital Strategies Issues Statement on Dangers of Vaping
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Vital Strategies issued the following statement by Senior Advisor for Science Neil Schluger on the warning issued by Centers for Disease Control about the dangers of vaping: "Americans should heed today's warning from the Centers for Disease Control about the dangers of vaping in response to the wave of illnesses and recent deaths. It is a stark reminder of how little we know about vape ingredients, and that the Food and Drug Administration has left Americans at risk. "W  more
Vital Strategies Issues Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Vital Strategies issued the following statement by President and CEO Jose Luis Castro regarding the Trump Administration's decision to ban flavored e-cigarettes: "We welcome the announcement that the Trump Administration is planning to remove flavored e-cigarettes from the market to stem the youth vaping crisis in the United States. "Kid-friendly flavors have contributed to the nearly 80% rise in vaping among U.S. high school students between 2017 and 2018. "By failin  more
Viva Broadway Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With 'El Conjunto' Concert Series Hosted By Ana Villafane
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Broadway League issued the following news release: Viva Broadway is pleased to announce a special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration concert series hosted by Broadway actress and singer Ana Villafane, known for her role as Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet! The Musical - The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan and NBC's "Sunnyside" and "New Amsterdam." The cabaret style concert series titled "El Conjunto" will take place at the W Living Room Times Square (W Hotel, 1567 Broad  more
Waterkeeper Alliance: Trump Administration Rolls Back Protections for Millions of Acres of Wetlands, Waterways
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following news release: The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule today rolling back protections for millions of acres of wetlands, vernal pools, and other waterways. The rule opens the door for more pollution and toxic waste dumping in rivers, streams, and wetlands across the country without any study of the effects on endangered wildlife. The weakened protections are the result of the Trump administra  more
WCS to Hold Seventh Annual Sip for the Sea Benefit at the Central Park Zoo
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * - Annual Tasting of Sustainable Food and Wine Pairings * * * Sustainable seafood and perfect wine pairings will be front and center at the Wildlife Conservation Society's seventh annual Sip for the Sea - a benefit that showcases and celebrates WCS's marine conservation and education work at the New York Aquarium and around the globe. Sip for the Sea will take place at the Central Park Zoo on Th  more
William J. Clinton Foundation Issues Statement on Death of Bristo
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following statement: "Marca Bristo was a courageous, visionary leader who dedicated more than 40 years of her life to breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. "From her pioneering advocacy with Access Living, to her role in drafting the Americans with Disabilities Act, to her outstanding service as Chair of the National Council on Disability during my Presidency, Marca helped give millions of Americans the opportunit  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: Share Buyback Transaction Details September 5-11, 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer today reports that it has repurchased 87,070 of its own ordinary shares in the period from September 5, 2019, up to and including September 11, 2019, for Euros5.7 million and at an average share price of Euros65.19. These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on February 20, 2019, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to Euros250 million during 2019. The cumulative a  more
Wolters Kluwer Legal CEO Caywood Wins Stevie Award for Executive of Year International Business Awards
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory CEO Stacey Caywood has been recognized as a Stevie(R) Award winner for Executive of the Year (Business Services or Professional Services) in the 16th annual International Business Awards(R). Caywood was named the Silver winner in the prestigious business awards, which honor outstanding performance in the workplace worldwide. Caywood received top honors for her achievements in transf  more
Wolters Kluwer Supports #SepsisAwareness Month to Increase Momentum of U.S. Sepsis Score Improvement
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - National score increases 6% one year after Hospital Compare releases performance data * * * Today, on World Sepsis Day, Wolters Kluwer, Health announces it is increasing efforts to raise #sepsisawareness nationwide through improved sepsis management, detection and care. Following last year's initiative by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Hospital Compare website to put the spotlight on hospita  more
Wolters Kluwer to Host 20th Annual Global TeamMate User Forum in Aurora Colorado
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - Industry thought leaders and TeamMate experts to share insights on the future of the audit profession and best-practices in achieving Peak Performance in Audit * * * On September 15 - 18, Wolters Kluwer will host its annual TeamMate User Forum to bring insights about the future of internal audit management to the global market and to help guide audit professionals and their firms toward achieving Peak Perf  more
Women's Refugee Commission Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Asylum Ban Rule
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Women's Refugee Commission issued the following statement by Senior Director Michelle Brane: The U.S. Supreme Court decided late Wednesday to allow the Trump administration to ban asylum claims at the U.S. border with Mexico for those individuals who cannot show that they have applied for asylum in the countries they pass through on the way to the United States. The Court's decision stays a lower court injunction, allowing the government to implement the new rule until  more
World Jewish Congress: UK Islamophobia Adviser Tells British Jews: 'Jews and Muslims Must Stand Together on Hate'
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: Imam Qari Asim, the government's adviser on a definition of Islamophobia, has told a Board of Deputies conference that the Jewish and Muslim communities should stand together against hate. Speaking on a panel chaired by Board of Deputies Vice-President Edwin Shuker, Imam Asim said: "Islamophobia and antisemitism have been on the rise in recent years with increasing attacks on Muslims and Jews. This is why our co  more
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