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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday September 22, 2019 ( 268 items )  
A&E's 'Live PD' Returns for Season 4 on 9/20 and 'Live Rescue' Returns on 9/23 With New Host Matt Iseman
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- A&E Television Networks issued the following news release: A&E Network has set the weekend of Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21, 9pm ET/PT for the season four premiere of the groundbreaking original documentary series, "Live PD." "Live Rescue" returns with a new host, Matt Iseman, and new episodes on Monday, September 23 at 9pm ET/PT. Both series are produced by MGM's Big Fish Entertainment. "Live PD" is the #1 series on cable on Friday and Saturday nights/*. Since  more
Accenture Announces Collaboration With Bayer to Streamline Drug Development Processes Through INTIENT Clinical Platform
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced a collaboration with Bayer to implement the Accenture INTIENT Clinical platform to help simplify and speed its drug development processes. The platform, which went live at Bayer earlier this year, brings internal and external clinical data together with Oracle cloud-based technologies into a single data management and warehousing platform, creating acti  more
Accenture Earns Top Spot on Refinitiv Index of World's Most Diverse and Inclusive Companies for Second Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: For the second consecutive year, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been ranked the No. 1 company on Refinitiv's Diversity & Inclusion Index, which identifies the 100 publicly traded companies with the most diverse and inclusive workplaces, based on Refinitiv's environmental, social and governance (ESG) data. This is Accenture's fourth year on the Index. "Building a culture of equality where ever  more
Accenture Interactive Completes Acquisition of Design and Innovation Firm, INSITUM
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - INSITUM's 200+ Employees are Now Part of Fjord * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of INSITUM, a service design and strategic research firm focused on innovation through a human-centered approach. This acquisition strengthens Accenture Interactive's position as a leading Experience Agency in the region by expanding the world-class services of its design an  more
Across the NYC Health Plus Hospitals System, Approximately 4,000 More Patients Now Have Their Blood Pressure Under Control, Increasing the Total to Over 73,000
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that between January 2018 and June 2019, the public hospital system increased the number of patients with high blood pressure under control by 3,971 more patients. During this timeframe, patients ages 18 to 75 being treated for hypertension who got their blood pressure under control improved from 72.6 percent to 76.4 percent. It is estimated that this will result in   more
AECOM: SL Green's One Vanderbilt Avenue Tops Out at 1,401 Feet
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * - The Kohn Pedersen Fox-designed skyscraper redefines the Manhattan skyline * * * SL Green Realty Corp., New York City's largest office landlord, today announced that its game-changing One Vanderbilt office tower in Manhattan's East Midtown has topped out at 1,401 feet. With construction managed by AECOM Tishman and stunning design by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) Associates, One Vanderbilt's construction  more
Airlines Reporting Corp. EVP and COO Lauri Reishus to Deliver Address on Air Travel Retailing
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Airlines Reporting issued the following news release: Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Lauri Reishus will join a panel of industry experts discussing the future of air travel retailing followed by a question and answer session at The Beat Live 2019, taking place in New York. The panel will occur today at 4:15 p.m. ET. Reishus will discuss the road warrior travel journey and opportunities for the travel industry  more
Akerman Deepens National Litigation Bench With Three Partners in Atlanta, New York
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 18 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced that litigators Robin Johnson, Joseph Silver, and Philip Touitou have joined, expanding the national litigation bench in two key markets: Atlanta and New York. Johnson joins Akerman's growing office in Atlanta from Dentons LLP bringing extensive experience in commercial litigation, while Silver and Touitou join in New Yo  more
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld: Cybersecurity Law Report Quotes Michelle Reed in Article Series on New York's SHIELD Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Michelle Reed, co-leader of Akin Gump's cybersecurity, privacy and data protection practice, has been quoted by the Cybersecurity Law Report in a two-part series on the SHIELD Act, New York's first data security law. Also known as the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act, the law, which Reed described as "a significant shot across the bow for businesses," requires any company   more
Albany County Executive McCoy Announces Registration for the 2nd Annual Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Albany County issued the following news: Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced that today is the first day residents and visitors of Albany County can begin registering for this year's Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon along the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. The half marathon, now in its second year after a very successful first event, is a partnership between Albany County and the Albany Running Exchange and will kick off on Saturday, A  more
Albany County Executive McCoy Cosponsoring Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk/Run
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Albany County issued the following news: Every day, twenty-two veterans across the United States take their own lives. In order to help bring attention to that sad reality, Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy and the Albany County Veteran Services Bureau is cosponsoring the "22 A Day Benefit Walk/Run" with the Military Family Foundation. The 2.2-mile walk and run is this Sunday, September 22 at Lawson Lake County Park, 293 Lawson Lake Rd, Feura Bush, NY 12067.  more
Alerting All Outdoor and Nature Enthusiasts: Canon Announces Two New Entry-Level Binoculars Featuring Lens-Shift Image Stabilization
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 19 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: What do birdwatching, hiking, camping and sports watching all have in common? They all need a trusted and high-quality set of binoculars to view and bask in the full experience. Continuing to elevate viewing through impressive optics, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced two new, lightweight entry-level Image-Stabilized Binoculars with an 8x20 IS and 10x20 IS. Specifically, the   more
Alexander Cohen Appointed Assistant Professor of Political Science at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 18 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Alexander H Cohen has been appointed assistant professor of political science at Clarkson University. He previously served as assistant professor, program chair, and associate dean at Ashford University. At Augustana College, he served as visiting assistant professor and manager of the Upper Mississippi Center for Sustainability. He also co-founded and acted as a founding director for the nonprofit Live Lead Free Qua  more
American Express, Parley for the Oceans Announce First Card Made Primarily With Reclaimed Plastic
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- American Express issued the following news release: Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) is proud to announce an expanded commitment to combat marine plastic pollution through several company-wide programs, including: * Unveiling the first-ever Card made primarily with reclaimed plastic collected from beaches, islands and coastal communities from Parley for the Oceans * A global call to action to #BackOurOceans and help remove up to 1 Million lbs of marine plastic through  more
American Museum of Natural History: Ph.D. Profile - Kelly Speer
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The American Museum of Natural History issued the following news: On September 25, the eighth cohort of graduates from the Museum's Richard Gilder Graduate School--the first Ph.D.-degree-granting program for any museum in the Western Hemisphere--will receive Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Comparative Biology at a commencement ceremony in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. We're profiling the soon-to-be Ph.D.s. A strange thing happened to Kelly Speer on her way to a career   more
Anna Brown Appointed Assistant Professor of Economics, Financial Studies at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 17 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Anna Brown has been appointed assistant professor of economics & financial studies at Clarkson University. She received both her Ph.D. and MBA in accounting from Baruch College, City University of New York, and her bachelor of arts degree in French and Spanish literature from Wesleyan University. Brown's research interests are in international accounting issues, analysts, corporate governance, and debt contracting.   more
AP Wins IBC Innovation Award for Underwater Live Video Transmission
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: The Associated Press has won the IBC Innovation Award for Content Distribution for its groundbreaking transmission of broadcast-quality live video from the depths of the Indian Ocean. The award was announced on Sunday at the IBC Innovation Awards ceremony in Amsterdam. Cutting edge optical technology allowed AP to send live footage of a deep sea scientific mission through the waves without cables to hundreds of broa  more
Apple Fifth Avenue: The Cube is Back
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 19 -- Apple issued the following news release: Apple today previewed the new Apple Fifth Avenue, an entirely reimagined space beneath one of New York City's most recognized landmarks. With its distinctive, luminous glass cube rising above a newly designed public plaza, Apple Fifth Avenue is ready to resume its place at the heart of one of the world's most vibrant creative communities. Now nearly double the size of its original version with a higher ceiling and more  more
AT&T CEO Provides Update to Shareholders
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17 -- AT&T issued the following news release: Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), spoke today at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference in New York. While there, he discussed the company's strategy, including capital allocation, and progress against 2019 priorities. AT&T Strategy Stephenson discussed AT&T's plan to take advantage of two trends: continuous growth in time spent viewing premium content and increases in demand for connectivity and   more
Atlantic: CityLab DC Rallies Global Mayors, Musicians, Artists, and Business Leaders October 27-29 to Explore Cities' Influence, Footprint, and Potential
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Atlantic issued the following news release: CityLab, the preeminent global cities summit organized by the Aspen Institute, The Atlantic, and Bloomberg Philanthropies, is announcing the first roster of speakers for its 7th annual summit, happening in October at The Wharf in Washington, D.C. More than 45 mayors representing cities around the world are already confirmed to attend CityLab, along with leading city innovators, business leaders, urban experts, artists, and   more
Banks Risk Losing U.S. $280 Billion in Payments Revenue by 2025, According to Accenture Report
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Yet, As Digital Payments Continue To Grow, Banks Can Tap Into U.S. $500 Billion Opportunity in New Payments Revenue If They Adopt Innovative Business Models * * * NEW YORK, LONDON and HONG KONG - As much as 15% of banks' global payments revenue, or US$280 billion, is likely be displaced by the growth of digital payments and competition from non-banks, as payments become more in  more
Bard College's Center for Study of Hate Receives Major Grant From GS Humane Corp.
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Sept. 20 -- Bard College issued the following news release: The Bard Center for the Study of Hate (BCSH), an initiative of the Human Rights Project at Bard College, has received a $165,000 grant from the GS Humane Corp. to fund five projects over the next two years. The new initiatives will help increase the serious study of hate and will provide research, ideas, and direction for people and groups seeking to combat hate and its manifestations. GS Humane's fundin  more
Bestselling Author, Notable Political Analyst to Speak at SUNY Old Westbury
OLD WESTBURY, New York, Sept. 20 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news release: New York Times bestselling author Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will provide the 2019 First Year Student Common Reading Keynote at SUNY Old Westbury on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 7 p.m. He will be speaking on his recent book, "What Truth Sounds Like: Robert F. Kennedy, James Baldwin, and Our Unfinished Conversation About Race in America," in the Clark Athletic Center, whi  more
BNY Mellon and Bloomberg to Deliver Front-To-Back Integration Capabilities
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- BNY Mellon, a banking and financial services holding company, issued the following news release: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY Mellon") and Bloomberg today announced a strategic alliance that further integrates BNY Mellon's data, analytics, and servicing capabilities with AIM, Bloomberg's portfolio management, trading and compliance solution. The new connectivity streamlines data delivery between the two firms and enables clients to access BNY Mellon's data  more
BNY Mellon Decreases Prime Lending Rate to 5.00 Percent
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- BNY Mellon, a banking and financial services holding company, issued the following news release: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporate has decreased its prime lending rate from 5.25 percent to 5.00 percent, effective September 19, 2019. BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual i  more
Bushell Named Executive Chair of New Terminal One Development Project at JFK Airport
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Carlyle Group issued the following news release: The Carlyle Group's (NASDAQ: CG) global airport investment platform, CAG Holdings, today announced the appointment of Dr. Gerrard P. Bushell, former President and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), as Executive Chair of The New Terminal One Development Project at JFK and Chair of CAG Holdings. Dr. Bushell will be responsible for delivering the New Terminal One Development Project at JFK Internat  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Executive Action to Leverage State's Pension Investments, Transportation Systems to Strengthen Climate Resiliency
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * - Governor directs Department of Finance to create a Climate Investment Framework to leverage the state's $700 billion CalPERS, CalSTRS and UC Retirement Program portfolio to drive investment toward carbon-neutral technologies - Governor Newsom also signs legislation strengthening the state's emissions standards and establishing the nation's first "smog check" for diesel trucks * * *  more
California A.G. Becerra Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Trample California's Authority to Maintain Longstanding Clean Car Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 20 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: * * * - Lawsuit is 60th filed by Attorney General Becerra against the Trump Administration * * * California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today, with Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Air Resources Board, led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the cities of Los Angeles and New York in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA  more
Canon Announces First Two Value-Added Resellers for ID Card and Label Printer Lines
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 19 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: To help drive business and profitability, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the addition of two new value-added resellers. Capital Business Systems, one of the largest independent office technology, managed document and network service dealers in the Midwest and Mountain regions, and Symbology Enterprises Inc., a leading integrator of data collection solutions on the east co  more
Canon Announces the Development of an Innovative Photography Solution for Live Events
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 19 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., is developing a remote-control solution that will allow for operation of the company's interchangeable-lens cameras. Remote operation of cameras has been growing in popularity among photo agencies and media outlets, as seen in today's coverage of global sporting and news events. With that growth in mind, C  more
Canon Information and Imaging Solutions Showcases Business Solutions and Customer Success Stories at Oracle OpenWorld 2019
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 16 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon Information and Imaging Solutions (CIIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., and a Gold level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), will demonstrate how integrating imaging, workflow and content management capabilities can help organizations achieve their digital transformation objectives in accounts payable, expense visibility, and project expense management, at Oracle OpenWorld 2019 in Moscon  more
Canon Redefines Sheetfed Inkjet Expectations With New VarioPrint I-Series+
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 16 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A., Inc. a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the next iteration of the Oce VarioPrint i-series technology--the Oce VarioPrint i-series+-- which is poised to redefine sheetfed inkjet expectations by empowering customers to print high-quality graphic arts applications with a large color gamut on a wide range of standard offset coated media. "Within our industry, advancements in inkjet te  more
Canon Xephilio OCT-A1 Optical Coherence Tomography Device Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 17 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: * * * - Commercially available, bringing an intuitive, user-friendly design to the market * * * Expanding the company's lineup of eye-care product offerings, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the new intuitive, user-friendly Xephilio OCT-A1 Optical Coherence Tomography device from Canon Inc. This device features automated acquisition functionality, which makes it e  more
Canon's Large Format Printers Are Now Available At Your Fingertips
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 17 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: * * * - Easy to use App, up-to-date information, Learn on the go * * * The popularity of large format prints is evident; in fact, according to a Canon U.S.A. survey, issued by Ipsos in February 2019, Americans feel posters (46%) and banners (41%) are more influential than magazine websites (37%) and podcasts (36%) when it comes to campaigns and causes. Due to this market trend, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in di  more
Central Hudson Provides $200,000 Grant to SUNY New Paltz
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: In support of high-tech innovation in the Mid-Hudson Valley, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has awarded the Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz a $200,000 Wired Innovations grant. Central Hudson first partnered with the HVAMC at SUNY New Paltz in 2014, with an economic development grant of $250,000 to help establish a center f  more
Chautauqua County Executive to Give 2020 Tentative Budget Presentation to County Legislature
MAYVILLE, New York, Sept. 16 -- Chautauqua County issued the following news: Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello will provide his 2020 Tentative Budget Presentation to the Chautauqua County Legislature on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. The presentation will be during the full County Legislature meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers of the Gerace Office Building, 3 North Erie St. in Mayville. "I look forward to presenting my second tentative budget as County Ex  more
Clarkson University Announces New Dean of Libraries
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 18 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson Director of Libraries & Associate Professor Michelle Young has been promoted to Dean of Libraries. Young has worked in academic libraries for more than 18 years. She has extensive experience in leadership, financial management, budgeting expertise, and an assortment of technology skills. Young will work to provide more visibility for all Clarkson libraries both internal and external as she leads and manages   more
Clarkson University Professor Publishes Article on Challenges for Retired Women Engineers in Engineering Studies
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 21 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University Associate Professor of History Laura Ettinger recently published an article titled "What Late-Career and Retired Women Engineers Tell Us: Gender Challenges in Historical Context" in the journal, Engineering Studies. Ettinger wrote the article with University of Vermont Assistant Professor of Human Development & Family Studies Nicole Conroy '09, who conducted research with Et  more
Climate Change, AI Seen as Risks to Investment Asset Allocation, Finds New Report by BNY Mellon Investment Management and CREATE-Research
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- BNY Mellon, a banking and financial services holding company, issued the following news release: * * * - Research Outlines Impact on Asset Allocation as a Result of These 'Supertanker' Trends. * * * Two secular forces or 'supertanker' trends, climate change and artificial intelligence (AI), are reshaping the future of investing, finds a new research study launched today by BNY Mellon Investment Management and CREATE-Research. 89% of the institutional investors ("invest  more
Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health: Polysubstance Use Among U.S. Young Adults - Are There Predictable Patterns?
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * - Researchers Say A Multilevel Intervention Approach Is Crucial To Minimize Potential Harms Related To Polysubstance Use * * * In a Lancet Psychiatry commentary, Drs. Morgan Philbin and Pia Mauro, assistant professors at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, offer their insights on the non-medical use of prescription drugs among U.S. young adults,  more
Congressional Black Caucus: Tri-Caucus Members File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: This week, Members of the Congressional Tri-Caucus - which includes the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) - filed amicus briefs opposing the Trump Administration's public charge rule in the cases La Clinica de la Raza et al. v. Trump et al. (Northern District of California), State of California et al. v. Department  more
Content Lacking in Children's Book-Sharing Experiences in Low-Income, Ethnic-Minority Households, Says Rutgers University-Camden Study
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 21 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The lack of content in books that children can access - and not merely the total number of books - has profound implications for efforts to narrow long-term language and achievement gaps in low-income, ethnic-minority households, according to new Rutgers University-Camden research. The study - conducted by Rufan Luo, an assistant professor of psychology at Rutgers-Camden, and New York Un  more
Cooley Takes Home Four Key LMG Life Sciences Awards
PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 19 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cooley was named Licensing & Collaboration Firm of the Year at the LMG Life Sciences Awards, held September 18 in New York. Partner Ivor Elrifi, chair of Cooley's global patent practice, took home the award for New York Patent Strategy & Management Attorney of the Year for the second year in a row. In addition, partner Mika Reiner Mayer was named the California Patent Strategy & Management Attorney of the  more
Cornell University: Book Examines Political Barriers to Taxation in Latin America
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: Decades of tax reform in Latin America have done little to stem the tide of widespread tax evasion in the region, perhaps because these reforms failed to account for regional politics. "The Political Economy of Taxation in Latin America," a new book edited by Gustavo Flores-Macias, associate professor of government and associate vice provost for international affairs, provides the first comprehen  more
Cornell University: Nearly 30% of Birds in U.S., Canada Have Vanished Since 1970
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 20 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: If you were alive in 1970, more than 1 in 4 birds in the U.S. and Canada have disappeared within your lifetime. According to research published Sept. 19 by the journal Science, the total breeding bird population in the continental U.S. and Canada has dropped by 29 percent since that year. "We were astounded by this result ... the loss of billions of birds," said the study's lead author, Ken Rosenb  more
Corning Provides Early Update on Third-Quarter Performance
CORNING, New York, Sept. 16 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) is providing the following updates on the performance of its business segments in the third quarter ending Sept. 30, 2019, reducing expectations for two - Display Technologies and Optical Communications - and maintaining guidance in its other three. Display Technologies Segment Update Within Corning's Display Technologies segment,  more
Corning to Feature Expanded Precision Glass Solutions
CORNING, New York, Sept. 17 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: CORNING, N.Y., and TAIPEI, TAIWAN- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced today it will showcase an expanded range of precision glass substrates and supporting technologies for the semiconductor and consumer electronics industries at Semicon Taiwan, one of the world's largest trade shows for the microelectronics industry, to be held Sept. 18 to 20. New product  more
Corning: Tri-Co Connections Chooses Corning for Fiber Infrastructure Initiative in North Central Pennsylvania
CORNING, New York, Sept. 19 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) (NYSE: GLW) today announced that Tri-Co Connections, a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet service provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative, has selected Corning as its supplier to bring high-speed broadband connectivity to rural communities in North Central Pennsylvania. Tri-Co Connections will de  more
Corporate Counsel Rank Epstein Becker Green As 'Litigation Standout' in BTI Litigation Outlook 2020 Report
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that it has received positive feedback by corporate counsel in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2020: Changes, Trends, and Opportunities for Law Firms report. BTI Consulting Group, an independent research firm, based its findings on client feedback from top legal decision makers, such as heads of litigation, general counsel, and chief legal officers, at large organizat  more
Crowell & Moring's New York Office Adds Former DOJ Litigator Starling Marshall
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: S. Starling Marshall is joining Crowell & Moring's New York office as a partner in the firm's Tax and Litigation groups, strengthening the firm's ability to help clients resolve tax disputes with the federal government and its civil trial capabilities in New York. Marshall focuses her practice on litigation, complex IRS audits, and administrative appeals. She also regularly advises clients on privilege and  more
D'Youville College Earns Ranking Among National Universities
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 9 -- D'Youville College issued the following news: The College is the second highest nationally ranked school in Western New York, and the highest private college. In the 2020 U.S. News and World Report rankings released today D'Youville College achieved a major milestone. Previously categorized "Regional Universities - North," this year, D'Youville moved to the "National Universities" category, sharing the same rank with institutions such as Florida A&M University, U  more
DEC Adopts Habitat Management Plan for Vosburgh Swamp Wildlife Management Area
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host a public meeting to provide information and answer questions about the adopted habitat management plan for the Vosburgh Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Coxsackie Town Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie. The meeting will include a presentation about the hist  more
DEC Announces Plans to Ensure Public Safety and Manage Use During Busy Columbus Day Holiday Weekend in Adirondack High Peaks
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Actions Complement Ongoing Efforts to Promote Sustainable Use and Include Temporary Lower Advisory Speeds, Parking Restrictions, and Hiker Shuttles to Alternative Hikes * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that DEC and its partners will be undertaking additional efforts as part of a compre  more
Delta Airlines: Ed Talks Customer Experience Investments, Sustainability at Skift Global Forum
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Delta Airlines issued the following news: Ed highlighted Delta's investments in the customer experience, provided an update on WiFi and discussed our commitment to sustainability during a keynote Q&A at the Skift Global Forum in New York Wednesday. "It's a challenge, but it's as clear as ever that our customers expect WiFi to be fast, reliable and at the same price point in the airline as it is on the ground, and that's free," he said. He added that the technical   more
Delta Team Honored With 8th Consecutive Beat Readers' Choice Award
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 20 -- Delta Airlines issued the following news: For the eighth consecutive year, Delta has been named the Most Admired Airline and Overall Most Admired Supplier in The Beat Readers' Choice Awards. Delta's S.V.P. -- Global Sales, Bob Somers, and V.P. -- Sales Operations and Development, Kristen Shovlin, received the awards for Delta at the 12th annual The Beat Live conference today in New York. "On behalf of our entire team, I want to thank the readers of The Beat for ag  more
DFS Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell Announces Appointment of Winston Berkman-Breen as First-Ever Student Advocate and Director of Consumer Advocacy
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - As First-Ever DFS Student Advocate, Mr. Berkman-Breen Will Specialize in Informing and Protecting Student Loan Borrowers - DFS Continues to Take Strong Action to Protect New York's Students and Address Student Loan Crisis Through "Step Up for Students" Initiative as Federal Deregulation on Student Protections Continues * * * Department of Financial Services (DFS) Supe  more
Disruptive Technologies Are the Key to Securing New Revenue Streams in Asset Management, According to Accenture
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - AI And Investment Platforms Can Help Asset Managers Drive Distribution And Create A Product Advantage * * * Asset managers must readily embrace disruptive technologies to transform their operating models if they want to execute front-office strategies to pursue new revenue streams and meet evolving client expectations, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) based   more
Douugh Launches 'Savings Jars' Service and Expands Access to Mastercard Debit Card in the U.S.
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Disruptive consumer fintech company, Douugh, is expanding the rollout of its 'Freemium' subscription product, a smart bank account with a Mastercard debit card, to its growing U.S waitlist, with the launch of its 'Savings Jars' feature, which is designed to help Douugh users to visualize and track individual savings goals. With over 83.1 million millennials in the United States, making them the largest generation in   more
Dow Jones Launches Adverse Media Screening and Monitoring Solution for Financial Institutions
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Dow Jones issued the following news release: Dow Jones Risk & Compliance has launched an advanced solution for adverse media screening, which will enable financial institutions to conduct real-time, automated risk-screening and monitoring. The tool is powered by AI-enabled Natural Language Processing technology from Ripjar, a global leader in data intelligence software. The tool continuously monitors premium content from Dow Jones, including structured risk data and a c  more
Duane Morris Recognized by LMG Life Sciences Awards for Role in Hatch-Waxman Impact Case of the Year
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: Duane Morris LLP was honored for its role in a Hatch-Waxman Impact Case of the Year at the Legal Media Group (LMG) Life Sciences Awards 2019. The case was Teva Pharmaceuticals et al v. Sandoz et al. (Fed. Circ. 2018), where the firm represented Amneal. The awards, for the seventh year, honor top-ranking firms and individuals for outstanding legal work in the life sciences sector. An awards ce  more
Duff & Phelps: Jim Rebello in Hart Energy Discussing the Divestment Movement in the Oil and Gas Industry
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Jim Rebello, Head of Duff & Phelps' Energy M&A Advisory practice, shared his views with Hart Energy on factors impacting the overall health of the oil and gas industry. The article focuses on factors contributing to the divestment movement in fossil fuels, it's impact on companies and what this means for the financial health of the industry. Illustrating the impact of divestment on the industry, Jim explains, "A few months ago, t  more
Duff & Phelps: Mark Turner Talks to HFM Compliance About Accountability
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Mark Turner, Managing Director in Duff & Phelps' Compliance and Regulatory Consulting practice, spoke to HFM Compliance about the upcoming implementation of the Senior Mangers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) and how some hedge fund managers in London are still not ready for the December 9 go-live date. Under the Senior Manager aspect of the regime, firms are required to set down their senior management function, alongside a sta  more
Duff & Phelps: Robert Peters and Scott Regan Discuss Unclaimed Property Rules and the Implications on Lost Cryptocurrency
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Robert Peters, Managing Director and Scott Regan, Director in Duff & Phelps' Unclaimed Property and Tax Risk Advisory practice, spoke to Accounting Today about the fast approaching deadlines for state unclaimed property filings and the inclusion of reports about lost bitcoins and forgotten cryptocurrency passwords, in the article titled, "Unclaimed Property Rules Can Apply to Lost Cryptocurrency." There are states that have adopt  more
Duff and Phelps: Anand Trivedi Elected as the Secretary for the American Society of Appraisers International Virtual Chapter
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Anand Trivedi, Vice President in Duff & Phelps' Business Valuation and Appraisals practice, was elected as the secretary of the ASA's International Virtual Chapter (IVC). Membership in the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) provides a worldwide professional affiliation of appraisers in all disciplines. With a primary objective to promote the exchange of ideas and experiences between members, ASA established the IVC. IVC's mis  more
Duff and Phelps: Santosh N Talks About the Rise of Valuation in India
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Santosh N, Senior Advisor in the Duff & Phelps Valuation Advisory Services practice, was recently featured in LiveMint, sharing his views on how Indian companies are burning cash to avert losses and gain market monopoly and why mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are better than initial public offerings in India. Santosh commented: "In India, companies are in cash-burning stages in the hope that they will be able to drive out competit  more
Duke University-Nicholas School of the Environment: New Book Documents Rising Seas' Impacts on America's Coasts
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 21 [TNSmaterialsresearch] -- Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news release: In his newest book, Sea Level Rise: A Slow Tsunami on America's Shores (https://www.dukeupress.edu/sea-level-rise), Orrin Pilkey paints an eye-opening picture of the impacts sea level rise will have on the United States by the end of the 21st century. Miami and New Orleans will disappear, he warns, and other cities, such as Boston or New York, will   more
Empire State Development Board Meets and Approves Buffalo's East Side Commercial District Program
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - $2 million in funding will revitalize four main commercial corridors: MLK Park, Jefferson, Fillmore, and Bailey avenues * * * The Empire State Development (ESD) Board of Directors met today and authorized ESD to move forward with the East Side Commercial District Program, a new initiative for the City of Buffalo as part of Governor Cuomo's previously announced $50 million East Side Corr  more
Ex-N.Y. Commissioner of Education Elia Named Senior Fellow at International Center for Leadership in Education
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt issued the following news release: The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), a division of learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), today announced that MaryEllen Elia, former Education Commissioner of New York and President of the University of the State of New York (USNY) has joined ICLE as a senior fellow. ICLE, one of the nation's leading education consulting companies, researches and disseminates bes  more
FCB: Chute Gerdeman Bolsters Executive Leadership - Christopher Barcelona is New Chief Innovation and Growth Officer
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- FCB issued the following news release: Chute Gerdeman - a globally recognized leader in retail innovation, strategy, design and implementation - today announced a newly robust executive leadership team, including the appointment of Christopher Barcelona as chief innovation and growth officer (CIGO). In addition to Barcelona,Jay Highland andWendy Johnson will take on expanded roles within the executive leadership team, charged with driving business growth and further evolvi  more
FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Unchanged Common Stock Dividend
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared an unchanged quarterly dividend of 38 cents per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable December 1, 2019, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 7, 2019. FirstEnergy is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest inves  more
FlightSafety Promotes Michele Posey to Executive Director of Business Aviation Training Sales for North America
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Michele Posey has been promoted to Executive Director, Sales. In this new role, Michele will oversee FlightSafety's team of Regional Sales Managers and Directors, and is responsible for business aviation sales activities in North America. "Michele is most deserving of this promotion," said Steve Gross, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. "Our busine  more
Foley Hoag Partner Hemmie Chang Inducted Into LMG Life Sciences Hall of Fame
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley Hoag LLP partner Hemmie Chang was inducted into the LMG Life Sciences Hall of Fame at the publication's seventh annual award ceremony, held on September 18, 2019 at the Essex House in New York City. The event honors key law firms, lawyers and the innovative work being accomplished throughout the life sciences sector. Chang, who serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Life Sciences Group and Chair of the Licens  more
Former Federal Reserve Bank President to Speak at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 20 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Narayana Kocherlakota will give a talk on the United States' economic outlook on Oct. 18 in Bertrand H. Snell Hall Room 213 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Kocherlakota was the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis from 2009 to 2015. As part of his responsibilities in that position, he served on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC),  more
Fox News Digital Continues to Surpass CNN.Com in Multi-Platform Views and Total Minutes for Month of August
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Digital finished the month of August reaching over 1.7 billion multiplatform views (up five percent YOY) and finishing at number one in the news competitive set for the seventh consecutive month, according to Comscore. FOX News Digital also bested CNN.com in the multi-platform minute category for the eleventh month in a row with 3.9 billion minutes spent, up more th  more
Fox News Media Re-Signs Maria Bartiromo to Multiyear Deal
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Media has re-signed Anchor and Global Markets Editor Maria Bartiromo to a new multiyear deal, extending her tenure with FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX News Channel (FNC), announced Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media. In making the announcement, Ms. Scott said, "Maria Bartiromo has been a pioneer in business journalism for 30 years. As the first journalist to   more
Fujifilm Introduces Create Forever, Sharing Stories That Fuel the Creative Spirit
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: The Electronic Imaging Division of FUJIFILM North America Corporation has announced the launch of Create Forever, a new story-focused content series that brings to life unique and powerful stories of triumph, perseverance, and purpose, while celebrating the art of photography and the importance of creating work with intention and purpose. Drawn from its community of passionate image-makers, with powerful messages to share,  more
Fujifilm Partners With Mccann to Launch New Global Brand Campaign for Its Popular Instax Line
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 16 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: The Imaging Division of FUJIFILM North America Corporation is excited to announce that it has partnered with McCann on the launch of a new, interactive global branding campaign for its INSTAX line of products. The campaign focuses not just on brand awareness, but the importance of creating shareable memories that can be printed and given to others. The tagline, "Don't just take, give(TM)", is a direct nod to the thoughtfuln  more
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. Taps the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence Incubator to Interpret Ultrasound Images With AI
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge, point-of-care ultrasound solutions, and the Allen Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI2) Incubator, builder of AI-first startups, announced today a collaboration to interpret ultrasound images with AI, enabling new ultrasound applications and enhanced accuracy. Fujifilm SonoSite has enlisted assistance from the AI2 Incubator to deploy deep learning models   more
Fujifilm Upgrades Next-Generation Synapse Cardiology PACS
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of Enterprise Imaging and Medical Informatics solutions, has just launched Synapse Cardiology PACS 5.6.1, the company's next-generation server-side rendering solution to help streamline image review and reporting across cardiovascular modalities. This first-of-kind technology is currently in clinical use at North Memorial Health, a Minneapolis-area health system and   more
Fujifilm's Instax Instant Camera Products Hit the Road on Nationwide Consumer Tour
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM North America Corporation's Imaging Division, which markets (among other products) INSTAX-branded instant print cameras, instant film, and accessory products including smartphone printers, has embarked on a nationwide mobile tour featuring two, 27-foot custom trucks designed to immerse consumers in the INSTAX experience with interactive displays, demonstrations, and opportunities to shoot and print their own pictur  more
George Schweitzer Named Chairman, CBS Marketing, and Mike Benson Joins CBS as President and Chief Marketing Officer
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: George Schweitzer, who directed the marketing strategies that helped build CBS into America's Most-Watched Network and who has overseen promotional launches for many of television's most successful broadcast series during the past three decades, has been named Chairman, CBS Marketing. At the same time, award-winning marketing executive Mike Benson will join CBS   more
Goodwin Life Sciences and Intellectual Property Teams Honored With Numerous 2019 LMG Life Sciences Awards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 -- Goodwin Procter, a law firm, issued the following news release: Goodwin's Life Sciences and Intellectual Property teams won five awards, and were shortlisted in fourteen additional categories at the 2019 LMG Life Sciences Awards hosted in New York City on September 18. The awards recognized the leading lawyers, firms and in-house counsel teams who have played a significant role in the life sciences industry over the past year. Goodwin received the following a  more
Gov. Carney and 14 Governors Urge Congress to Act on Harmful Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 19 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * - Letter Expresses Need to Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Contamination * * * Governor John Carney and the Governors of Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin issued a letter to the leadership of both the House and Senate Armed Services Com  more
Greenberg Traurig Energy Attorneys Recognized in 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Attorneys from the Energy & Natural Resources Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America. For the 13th consecutive year, the firm has the most attorneys recognized in the guide with nearly 400 attorneys included. Of those recognized, 26 were named "Lawyer of the Year" including Doreen U. Saia who was named Lawyer of the Year for Ener  more
Greenberg Traurig: Jennifer Hermansky & Fang Xie Named Law360 Rising Stars
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Jennifer Hermansky and Fang Xie, Ph.D., attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been named to Law360's 2019 Rising Stars. Hermansky and Xie, named an Immigration Rising Star and a Life Sciences Rising Star respectively, were recognized among 175 attorneys from 1,300 submissions, spanning 39 practice areas. The list highlights attorneys "whose legal accomplishments transcend their age," ac  more
Hawaii Attorney General Joins Lawsuit Challenging Preemption of California's Authority to Maintain Longstanding Clean Car Standards
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 20 -- Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors issued the following news release: Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general, the cities of Los Angeles and New York, and the California Air Resources Board, in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The lawsuit, led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, challenges the Trump Administration's regulation designed to preempt  more
HBO Max Nabs Exclusive Streaming Rights to the Big Bang Theory and TBS Extends Its Cable Window Through 2028
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- HBO, a part of WarnerMedia, issued the following news release: HBO Max, the upcoming streaming platform from WarnerMedia set to launch in the spring of 2020, has secured the first-ever U.S. streaming rights to all 12 seasons of the massive comedy hit, The Big Bang Theory. All 279 episodes will be available on HBO Max when it launches in spring of 2020. In addition, TBS has extended its agreement to continue airing the show through 2028. "Few shows define a generation and  more
Hearst's Camp Systems International Agrees to Acquire Inventory Locator Service From the Boeing Company
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Hearst issued the following news: Hearst's CAMP Systems International has agreed to acquire Inventory Locator Service (ILS) from Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. Founded in 1979, ILS provides the largest electronic marketplace for the aviation industry to buy and sell parts, equipment and services, and offers manufacturers and parts suppliers ways to improve  more
Hogan Lovells Adds Renowned Former Delaware Bankruptcy Court Judge Kevin Carey
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce the Honorable Kevin J. Carey will be joining the firm's Business Restructuring and Insolvency Practice as a partner effective October 1. Judge Carey joins the firm following his retirement on August 31 from the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, where he earned a reputation for being one of the nation's top bankruptcy judges.   more
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to Hold Investor Update Event in New York City
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt issued the following news release: Learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) (NASDAQ: HMHC) today announced that it will host an investor update on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 in New York City. The meeting is scheduled to begin at noon ET. At the event, HMH leadership will update investors on its performance during the 2019 back to school season and provide additional insight on how the company will drive Billings and Free Cash Fl  more
JMA's XRAN Private LTE Citizen Broadband Radio Service Solution Powers Pioneering Network for American Dream Complex
LIVERPOOL, New York, Sept. 18 -- JMA Wireless, a wireless communications company, issued the following news release: JMA, a global leader of edge-based communications technology, announced today it is deploying a private LTE network using Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) Spectrum for the American Dream complex in East Rutherford, NJ. American Dream is revolutionizing the retail and entertainment space with its first of its kind destination for fashion and luxury retail, fine to casual din  more
JPMorgan Chase Declares Increased Common Stock Dividend
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: The Board of Directors of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") declared a quarterly dividend of 90 cents per share on the outstanding shares of the common stock of JPMorgan Chase, an increase from the prior quarterly dividend of 80 cents per share. The dividend is payable on October 31, 2019, to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 4, 2019. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (N  more
Kansas City Southern Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 20 -- Kansas City Southern issued the following news release: Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE:KSU) will release its third quarter 2019 financial results on Friday, October 18, 2019, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. KCS will also hold its third quarter 2019 earnings conference call on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. eastern time. Shareholders and other interested parties are invited to participate via live webcast or telephone. T  more
Kirkland Represents Ping Identity on Vista Equity Partner's First Initial Public Offering
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Ping Identity Holding Corp., a Vista Equity Partners portfolio company, on its initial public offering, which priced on September 18, 2019, at $15 per share, representing a $1.2 billion valuation. The offering marks the first completed IPO by a Vista Equity portfolio company. Ping Identity, a pioneer in intelligent identity, now trades on the New York Stock Exchange unde  more
KVH Named Official Supplier of American Magic Challenger for 36th America's Cup
MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island, Sept. 17 -- KVH Industries issued the following news release: * * * - KVH Connectivity Systems Have Been Installed on The Team's Powerful Chase Boats to Facilitate High-Speed Data Transmissions From Ship to Shore * * * KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), announced today that it has been named an Official Supplier of New York Yacht Club American Magic, a Challenger for the 36th America's Cup. KVH has installed advanced satellite-based and cellular-based communicati  more
Less Than Half of Financial Services Firms Confident in Their Ability to Meet LIBOR Transition Deadline, Accenture Report Finds
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Transition Presents Firms With The Opportunity to Undertake Larger Business Transformation; Those With 'Mature' Transition Plans See A Revenue Opportunity * * * While most banks, insurers and capital markets firms have plans to transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) -- which regulators are set to phase out at the end of 2021 -- less than half (47%) are c  more
Local and City Officials Kick Off $139 Million Project to Renew and Revitalize Downtown Far Rockaway Streets and Infrastructure
FAR ROCKAWAY, New York, Sept. 20 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Deputy Mayor Vicki Been and Council Member Donovan Richards joined with numerous City agencies and elected officials today to break ground on a $139 million project that will transform and revitalize Downtown Far Rockaway, bringing new streets with new pedestrian space, landscaping and green infrastructure plus improved stormwater drainage to an area of Queens that has not seen la  more
Long Island Rail Road to Perform Sandy Restoration and Resiliency Work on Long Beach Branch Sept. 21-22
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Long Island Rail Road, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Buses to Substitute for Weekend Trains Between Valley Stream and Long Beach * * * MTA Long Island Rail Road crews will be out in force on the Long Beach Branch the weekend of Sept. 21-22 to restore signal system components that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy and increase their resiliency, and to perform maintenance on the Reynolds   more
Lutron Commercial Experience Center Showcases Bold Approach to Lighting Control, Technology
COOPERSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- Lutron Electronics issued the following news release, dated Sept. 17: For almost six decades, Lutron Electronics has been a leader in the lighting control industry. Now, as Lutron celebrates its new Commercial Experience Center in Manhattan, the company is once again bringing bold ideas and a fresh vitality to lighting and design. "Experience" is the operative word at the flagship center, located just off Fifth Avenue at 3 E. 28th Street in New York's li  more
Maine A.G. Frey Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Attempt to Impinge States Authority to Maintain Clean Car Standards
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 20 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * - Maine is one of 13 states which adopted Advanced Clean Car Standards * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general, the cities of Los Angeles and New York, and the California Air Resources Board, in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The lawsuit, led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, cha  more
Manhattan Borough President Brewer Issues Testimony on New York City Food Policy
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Manhattan Borough President issued the following testimony on New York City food policy: My name is Gale A. Brewer and I am the Manhattan Borough President. Thank you to Chairs Treyger, Levin and Vallone and the members of the Committees on Education, General Welfare and Economic Development for the opportunity to testify today. Congratulations as well to Speaker Corey Johnson, the sponsors of these bills and the many advocates here today for their work to elevate solu  more
Marriott International: St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Makes Jordanian Debut With the Opening of The St. Regis Amman
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 16 -- St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Marriott International, issued the following news: * * * - Inspired by the Kingdom's Rich Bedouin Culture, the City's Finest Address Embodies a New Level of Luxury and Glamour * * * St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of The St. Regis Amman, marking the debut of the iconic luxury brand in the Kingdom of Jordan. Extending the legacy of the Astor family from Fifth Avenue in New York to Amman's 5th Ci  more
Mastercard and Bank of America Launch Third Annual Grow Your Biz Contest
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 16 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Seventy percent of mentored small businesses survive past the five-year mark--nearly twice the rate of non-mentored businesses /1. As part of a shared commitment to empower small businesses, Mastercard and Bank of America are announcing the third annual Grow Your Biz Contest, which calls on small business owners to pitch their business growth plans for the opportunity to win $25k and business consultation with industr  more
Mercy College Recognized in Three Categories By U.S. News & World Report's Best College Rankings 2020
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Sept. 9 -- Mercy College issued the following news release: * * * - College Ranked for Social Mobility, Campus Ethnic Diversity and Best Regional University * * * Mercy College is proud to announce that it has been recognized in three categories on the U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best College Rankings. The College is included in the Best Regional Universities North group for Social Mobility, Campus Ethnic Diversity and Best Regional University. The U.S. News & Wor  more
Metlife Named to The 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that, for the fourth year in a row, it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America, a widely recognized benchmark for corporate responsibility that tracks leading sustainability-driven companies. The Index scores companies on nearly 600 data points based on their management of Environmental, S  more
MetLife: One In Three U.S. Employees Would Rather Talk About Their Weight Than Their Employer-Offered Benefits
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * - Workers Feel Overwhelmed by Open Enrollment Process * * * One-third of American workers would rather talk about their weight than their employee benefits, and nearly half dread the benefits enrollment process as much as asking for a raise, according to a new survey released today. In fact, U.S. workers say they dread the open enrollment process only marg  more
Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Transit Innovation Partnership Announce Signal Innovation Collaboration and Bidding Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Conference Will Solicit Cutting Edge Ideas for Re-Signaling New York City Subways; Build on Successful Public-Private Initiative with Transit Innovation Partnership - MTA Also Announces University Partnership for Adaptive Technologies and Mass Transit Innovation * * * The MTA and the Transit Innovation Partnership today announced a new collaborative effort exploring sig  more
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Bus Service Enhancements, Including Increased Use of Longer Articulated Buses to Add Capacity
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Four Routes Serving Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn to Increase Service Frequency, Reducing Crowding and Wait Times - Conversions from Standard Buses to Articulated Vehicles on B46 Select Bus Service Route Will Add More Seats, Reduce Crowding and Result in Recurring Annual Savings of $2.4 Million * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced t  more
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Commuter Railroads Announce the Addition of 11 ADA-Accessible Stations as Part of 2020-2024 Capital Plan
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - LIRR and Metro-North Investing a Total of More Than $1.5 Billion in Station Improvements * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that seven Long Island Rail Road stations and four Metro-North Railroad stations will be made ADA-accessible under the proposed 2020-2024 Capital Plan. Long Island Rail Road will make the following seven stations w  more
Miami Dade College's Miami Fashion Institute to Present Speaker Series With Designer Alessandra Gold
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College's (MDC) acclaimed Miami Fashion Institute (MFI), will host the Innovators in Fashion speaker series with fashion designer Alessandra Gold on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 12 p.m., at the Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami. Gold is a Brazilian-born, Miami-based designer who is the worldwide Creative Director for the international sneaker brand KRUZIN. She is the brand's International Director of Corpora  more
Michigan Gov. Whitmer, 14 Governors Send Bipartisan Letter to Senate & House Armed Services Committee Addressing PFAS Contamination in FY2020 NDAA
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, Governor John Carney of Delaware, Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York, Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio, Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Governor Jay Inslee of Washington, Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia, Governor Phil Scott of Vermont, Governor Chris Sununu of New Hamps  more
Molex Showcases Next-Generation Renovation Utilizing CoreSync Platform at RETHINK Office
LISLE, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- Molex, a manufacturer of total electronic solutions, issued the following news release: Molex will highlight their innovative solutions that revolutionized Georgia-Pacific's landmark Atlanta Headquarters at RETHINK Office: New York conference on September 17th held at the New York Academy of Sciences. The event is focused on educating leadership in the world of digital business transformation. Molex collaborated with Georgia-Pacific (GP), a leading manufacturer of   more
Monday Night Football Helps ESPN Win Night Among All Networks
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - 1 telecast of the night among households, viewers and all key male and adult demos - MNF boosts Monday Night Countdown and post-game SportsCenter with Scott Van Pel * * * The week 2 Monday Night Football game - a 23-3 Cleveland Browns win over the New York Jets - averaged 11.9 million viewers across ESPN and ESPN Deportes, according to Nielsen. The telecast helped ESPN win the night a  more
Moody's Analytics Wins International Financial Reporting Standard 9 Product of the Year at Asia Risk Awards
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Moody's Analytics, a global provider of financial intelligence, has won the IFRS 9 Product of the Year category at the Asia Risk Awards 2019. This recognition from Asia Risk follows our recent wins for IFRS 9 - ECL Modelling Solution of the Year and IFRS 9 - Enterprise Solution of the Year in the 2019 Risk Technology Awards. Firms of all sizes across the globe must meet the Interna  more
Morgan Stanley Declares Quarterly Dividends on Its Preferred Stock
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley today declared a regular dividend on the outstanding shares of each of the following preferred stock issues: * Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A - $255.56 per share (equivalent to $0.25556 per Depositary Share) * 10 Percent Non-Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C - $25.00 per share * Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumul  more
Mount Aloysius College Names Dr. Tracy McFarland as Vice President for Student Affairs
CRESSON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Mount Aloysius College issued the following news: Mount Aloysius College President, Dr. John Mills, is pleased to announce that Dr. Tracy McFarland will serve as the College's new Vice President for Student Affairs. Dr. McFarland joins the College after serving as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Keuka College in New York. "The Mount Aloysius community is fortunate to have Tracy McFarland join our efforts to provide a   more
MTA Releases Proposed 2020-2024 Capital Plan, Directing Historic Level of Investment to Make System Faster, More Accessible, More Reliable
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Proposed Investment of $51.5 Billion Is - By Far - the Largest Capital Plan in MTA History; $40 Billion for NYC Transit, Will Institutionalize and Build on Progress of Subway Action Plan; Includes Total of $10.4 Billion for LIRR and Metro-North - Largest Ever Programs for Both MTA Commuter Railroads - Investment Level Would Increase by 70% Over Current Plan, Already Agency  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Administration Releases Mayor's Management Report for Fiscal Year 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: The de Blasio administration today released the Mayor's Management Report for Fiscal 2019, an analysis of City agencies' performance from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The MMR presents more than 2000 indicators from 45 City agencies that measure the City's performance in providing services to New Yorkers. "Every year, the Mayor's Management Report holds us accountable and tells New Yorkers how we've perform  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Appoints New Commissioners to Commission on Gender Equity
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today the appointment of six new Commissioners to the Commission on Gender Equity (CGE), an agency tasked with supporting City agencies in dismantling institutional barriers for women, girls, transgender and gender non-binary New Yorkers. The list of new appointees includes strong leaders across a variety of diverse fields including healthcare, law, and nonprofit. The new Commi  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Honors Family of 9/11 First Responder Luis Alvarez With Key to the City
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio presented Laine Alvarez, wife of the late Detective Luis Alvarez, and members of the extended Alvarez family with a Key to the City today. Alvarez, a former NYPD detective, lead the charge to permanently extend the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund on behalf of his fellow 9/11 first responders. The legislation was signed into law this summer. Alvarez passed away in June after complicatio  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Charter Communications
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 15-M-0388) involving Charter Communications: CASE 15-M-0388 - Joint Petition of Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable for Approval of a Transfer of Control of Subsidiaries and Franchises, Pro Forma Reorganization, and Certain Financing Arrangements. CASE 18-M-0178 - Proceeding to Investigate Whether Charter Communications, Inc. and its Subsidiaries Providing Service Under the Trade  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Alle-Catt Wind Energy
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 17-F-0282) involving Alle-Catt Wind Energy: Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Proposed Wind Energy Project, Located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York, in the Towns of Arcade, Centerville, Farmersville, Freedom, New Hudson, Rushford, and Yorkshire. RULING MODIFY  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Canisteo Wind Energy
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 16-F-0205) involving Canisteo Wind Energy: Application of Canisteo Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for Construction of the Canisteo Wind Energy Center Project in Steuben County. RULING DIRECTING APPLICANT TO PROVIDE PROTECTED INFORMATION TO PROTECTIVE ORDER SIGNATORY AND DENYING MOTIONS TO STAY BRIEFING SCHEDULE  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Con Ed
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 17-G-0316) involving Edison Company of New York: To: Joshua A. Konecni, Associate General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., 4 Irving Place, New York, NY l 0003-0987 September 18, 2019 Re: Case 17-G-0316 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission for an Investigation into Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.'s Compliance with Operator Qualification, Pe  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Announces New Well Drilled as Part of Strategic Monitoring of Long Island Groundwater
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Freeport Well is First of 25 Drilled in Partnership with USGS to Study Health and Sustainability of Long Island's Sole-Source Aquifer System * * * Today at a regional Water Quality Summit hosted by Suffolk County, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the drilling of a new monitoring well in Freeport,   more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - ECO Actions for Late August to Early September * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2018, the 288 ECOs across the state respond  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 9/9 - 9/15/19
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. In 2018, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 3  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation: Proposes New Expansion of State's Dangerous Animals List
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Proposed Regulations Would Help Protect Public Safety and Native Species * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a new regulatory proposal to help protect the public and the state's native fish and wildlife by expanding the list of animals regulated as "dangerous." The proposed regulation als  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation: Requires New Odor Reduction Measures at Brookhaven Landfill
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the town of Brookhaven has been ordered to take immediate steps to address landfill-related odor issues that affected communities near the Yaphank facility. Under the terms of a new consent order with DEC and a DEC-mandated Corrective Action Plan, the town is requi  more
Nationally-Recognized Author to Visit Northwest Nazarene University
NAMPA, Idaho, Sept. 11 -- Northwest Nazarene University issued the following news: Cara Wall, author of The Dearly Beloved, will be visiting campus for a book reading and to engage in conversation with students and guests. She will also be signing copies of her novel. Since its release in August 2019, The Dearly Beloved has been nationally-recognized on multiple platforms, earning a spot on the Today Show's "Read with Jenna" book club selection and chosen as Editor's Choice by The New York Tim  more
Nbcuniversal Announces 'Peacock' as the Name of Its Streaming Service and Unveils Initial Content Lineup
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- NBCUniversal issued the following news release: NBCUniversal today announced "Peacock" (www.peacocktv.com) as the name for its new streaming service. Peacock is a nod to NBC's iconic logo and NBCUniversal's rich legacy of creating beloved films, TV series, characters and franchises that have been at the epicenter of pop culture and will continue to define the future of entertainment. Peacock will deliver a world-class slate of originals while also offering treasured hits   more
Neota Logic is Sponsoring the Boston Legal Design Challenge
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news: Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading AI automation platform for professional services, is pleased to announce we will be sponsoring the Boston Legal Design Challenge on September 27th at Suffolk University. The Boston Legal Design Challenge is presented by the Liberty Mutual Insurance Department and Suffolk Law School Innovation & Technology Association. The winnin  more
New Media Announces Appointment of Two Independent Directors
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- New Media Investment Group, a provider of local news, politics, community and regional events, youth sports and local schools, issued the following news release: New Media Investment Group Inc. ("New Media" or the "Company") (NYSE: NEWM) announced today the appointment of Mayur Gupta and Maria M. Miller as independent directors to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective October 1, 2019. "We are excited to welcome Mayur and Maria to our Board," said Mike   more
New York A.G. James Combats Trump Administration Attempts to Limit Birth Control Access
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General James, joined by a coalition of 15 attorneys general, today urged the Trump Administration to immediately comply with the court-ordered injunction in California v. Azar. The injunction halted the Trump Administration's attempt to strip access to cost-free birth control coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Despite the clear injunction from the court, the Trump Administration  more
New York A.G. James Condemns Trump Administration Attempts to Undermine California's Legal Authority to Set Emission Standards
NEW YORK, New York, Sept. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today vowed to fight the Trump Administration's unprecedented action to revoke California's waiver to establish vehicle emissions standards for greenhouse gas emissions and standards to require manufacturers to sell zero emissions vehicles. These standards are vital to curbing emissions, and addressing air quality issues and the climate crisis. "Th  more
New York A.G. James Continues Fight to Protect Women's Access to Safe Abortion Services
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James Leads Coalition of 19 AGs to Oppose Kentucky's Unconstitutional Crackdown on Abortion and Reproductive Freedom * * * Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 19 attorneys general across the nation in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, challenging a Kentucky state law that would ban physicians from providing second-trimeste  more
New York A.G. James Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Place Consumers' Interests Over Debt Collectors'
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced she has led a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general from around the nation in sending a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the agency to revise its proposed debt collection rule and place the interests of consumers over those of debt collectors. "The CFPB's proposed rule puts the interests of debt collector  more
New York A.G. James Slams Federal Attempt to Circumvent Civil Rights Protections
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of attorneys general in opposing a new Trump Administration rule undermining civil rights protections that prevent federal contractors from discriminating against employees. Under the proposed rule, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) would expand existing exemptions to allow any federal contractor who asserts a religious purpose to dis  more
New York A.G. James Sues Trump Administration For Preventing States From Protecting The Planet
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general, the cities of Los Angeles and New York, and the California Air Resources Board, in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to challenge the Trump Administration's unlawful regulation designed to preempt greenhouse gas emissions and Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standard  more
New York A.G. James' Special Investigations and Prosecutions Unit Releases Report on Investigation Into the Death of Lillian Weyanna
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Today, Attorney General Letitia James' Special Investigations and Prosecutions Unit (SIPU) released its report into the death of Lillian Weyanna, who died on December 8, 2018 after being struck by a vehicle operated by Greece Police Department Investigator Kevin Klump. After a thorough and comprehensive investigation, SIPU found no evidence of wrongdoing by Investigator Klump and deemed th  more
New York A.G. James: Pennsylvania Addition to T-Mobile/sprint Lawsuit Keeps States' Momentum Moving Forward
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG Shapiro Becomes 18th AG to Join Suit * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is joining the multistate lawsuit blocking the anticompetitive megamerger of telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint, becoming the 18th plaintiff to join the lawsuit and add to the states' momentum. "Pennsylvania's addition to our lawsuit adds   more
New York City Comptroller Stringer's Boardroom Accountability Campaign Delivers 10,000% Growth in Proxy Access Over Just Five Years
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: * * * - Number of companies with meaningful proxy access skyrocketed from just 6 in 2014, when Comptroller Stringer launched the advocacy initiative, to over 600 now - Revolutionary "Boardroom Accountability" initiative has reshaped outdated and insular corporate board election process at over 71 percent of S&P 500 companies * * * New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer and the New York   more
New York Empire State Development Announces Start of 2019 Fall Foliage Season
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - Weekly Fall Foliage Reports Available at iloveny.com - "Foliage Fridays" Social Media Campaign Encourages Visitor to Submit Photos Showcasing New York State Foliage * * * Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the start of New York State's 2019 fall foliage season, which includes the popular I LOVE NY weekly fall foliage reports. Additionally, the #NYLovesFall social media camp  more
New York Empire State Development Announces Zweigles Will Expand Operations in Rochester
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - 29,000 square-foot Expansion Project Will Include the Creation of up to 33 New Jobs; Will Support Anti-Poverty Efforts; Almost 60 Jobs will be Retained - Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that one of the City of Rochester's most storied c  more
New York Gov. Announces More Than $18.6 Million in Farmland Protection Grants to New York Dairy Farms
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $18.6 million has been provided in support of conservation easement projects on 25 New York dairy farms. Dairy farmers continue to face challenges from prolonged low milk prices, increasing the threat of conversion of viable agricultural land to nonfarm development. Through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grant program, dairy farms can diversi  more
New York Gov. Cuomo and Health Commissioner Zucker Issue Renewed Warning as Vaping-Associated Illnesses Continue to Climb Nationwide
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker today re-issued a warning to New Yorkers to continue to refrain from using e-cigarette or vaping products as the number of vaping-associated illnesses sharply increases both nationally and in New York State. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 530 vaping-associated illnesses -- up from   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $2 Million in Grants for Local Bomb Squads
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Provides Critical, Advanced Training and Equipment to FBI-Accredited Squads - Improves Local Bomb Squad Capability to Locate and Prevent Emergencies Caused by Improvised Explosive Devices * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State has secured $2 million in federal Homeland Security Grant Program funding to combat the threat from improvised explosive devices  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $6 Million in Funding Available Through the Smart Start Program
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Program Will Provide Grants to Elementary and Middle Schools for Teacher Development in Computer Science and Engineering - Applications for the Smart Start Program Are Available Here (http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-19-010-smart-start-program/home.html) * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $6 million in funding is available for elementary and middle schools through the Smart  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Application Period Now Open for Fourth Round of $40 Million Better Buffalo Fund
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Community Organizations and Private Developers Encouraged to Apply for Funding to Invest in the Revitalization of Buffalo - Map of Target Investment Areas, Including New Areas Broadway and Main Street Here (https://esd.ny.gov/sites/default/files/BBF_Map_InvestmentsRound4_1.pdf) * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the application period is now open for Round 4 of the $40 millio  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $30 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Newly Constructed Webster Green Brings 82 Homes with Supportive Services to Bedford Park Neighborhood * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $30 million affordable and supportive housing development in the Bedford Park neighborhood of the Bronx. Webster Green offers 82 affordable apartments for low-income households, families at risk of homelessness and adults w  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of Two Projects Totaling $14 Million in Highway Work in Suffolk County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Road and Bridge Repairs Enhance Safety and Support Regional Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced completion of two road and bridge projects to enhance safety and support the regional economy in Suffolk County. A $7.6 million project to repair the North Ocean Avenue (Suffolk County Route 83) bridge over the Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) in the town of Brookhaven   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Finalists for Buffalo Skyway Corridor Competition
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Finalists Will Pitch Their Ideas in Front of Judges and a Live Audience - Teams from Across the U.S. are in Buffalo for a Chance to Win a $100,000 Prize for Best Submission * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the finalists for "Aim for the Sky: Competition to Re-Imagine the Buffalo Skyway Corridor." Nine finalist teams from across the United States will pitch their ideas in fro  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Grand Opening of Briggs & Stratton Manufacturing Facility in Oneida County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Sherrill Expands Commercial Production in the State - Retains 500 Jobs and Creates 52 New Jobs in the Mohawk Valley * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the grand opening of Briggs & Stratton Corporation's newest commercial products manufacturing facility in Sherrill, Oneida County. Because of the company's commercial market growth, Bri  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking for Another New Community Playground Under Vital Brooklyn Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Result of $10.6 Million Plan to Improve Community Recreation and Health, Create Green Infrastructure to Reduce Flood Risk and Improve Water Quality * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the groundbreaking for another rebuilt, environmentally resilient community playground at PS 152/315 as part of the Vital Brooklyn Initiative, the Governor's community development program bringing   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Multi-Agency Effort to Crack Down on Underage Drinking in October
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - SLA, DMV and Law Enforcement Will Conduct Statewide Enforcement Campaign - More than 400 People Cited During Statewide Underage Drinking Crackdowns from June to September * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a statewide effort to crack down on underage drinking during the month of October. The New York State Liquor Authority and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, a  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces New York State Implements First-in-the-Nation Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State is the first state in the nation to implement a ban on the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes and nicotine e-liquids, following a vote on emergency regulations by the Public Health and Health Planning Council. The ban, which is now in effect, is the latest in a series of actions to combat the increase in young people using vape products  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces New York's Opposition to Federal Government's Proposed Rule That Would Allow Discrimination Against LGBTQ Workers
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - State Agencies Submit Public Comment Opposing the U.S. Department of Labor's Proposed Expansion of "Religious Exemptions" for Federal Contractors * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced opposition to the federal government's proposed rule change that would broadly expand the definition of "religious exemptions" for federal contractors and make it easier for those entities to discri  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces NYS Hate Crimes Task Force to Host Series of Hate Crime Investigation Training Seminars
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - First Seminar is Today in Manhattan; More than 140 Members of Law Enforcement Registered for This Session * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Police, in partnership with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and the New York State Division of Human Rights, will host a series of four hate crime investigation training seminars for law enf  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of Another New Vital Brooklyn Community Playground
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - $1.18 Million Playground Will Serve More Than 30,500 Brooklyn Residents - Result of $10.6 Million Plan to Improve Community Recreation and Health, Create Green Infrastructure to Reduce Flood Risk and Improve Water Quality * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of a new student-designed community playground at P.S. 156/392 on Sutter Avenue. The $1.18 million playground   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of the Engineering Innovation Hub at SUNY New Paltz
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New State-of-the-Art Facility Will Strengthen College's Engineering Programs and Boost Mid-Hudson Valley's Economy - Project Expected To Support the Creation of 195 Full-Time Jobs and More Than $75 Million in Economic Impact * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of the Engineering Innovation Hub at SUNY New Paltz, which will house the college's new bachelor's degree p  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Relief Efforts for Bahamas Following Hurricane Dorian
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Expands Donation Drive for Nonperishable Goods at Strategic Locations Across New York State Urges New Yorkers to Donate to Nonprofit Partner Organizations * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a statewide donation drive to help the people of the Bahamas recover and rebuild following Hurricane Dorian. To help with the effort, starting Monday, September 16, the Governor will work wi  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Ribbon Cutting on $14 Million Centerpiece Project of Elmira Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - West Water Street Mixed-Use Development Now Officially Open for Business in Downtown Elmira - Investment in Downtown Revitalization is Important Component of "Southern Tier Soaring," The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the City of Elmira has officially opened the doors on this centerpiece pr  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces State's Police Officer of Year Award Recipients
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Three Members of the Syracuse Police Department Honored for Courage and Bravery - Officers Responding to Call Faced Gunfire Before Taking Suspect into Custody * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that three members of the Syracuse Police Department are the recipients of the New York State Police Officer of the Year Award. Lieutenant James Milana, Officer Victoria Losurdo and Officer T  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Success of New York's Landmark Out-of-Network Law Protecting Consumers From Surprise Medical Bills
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Department of Financial Services has issued a new report (https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2019/09/dfs_oon_idr.pdf) detailing the successes of New York's first-in-the-nation out-of-network law, which protects consumers from emergency and surprise bills from out-of-network doctors and other healthcare providers, including an increasing number o  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Winner of Buffalo Skyway Corridor Competition
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving Buffalo Skyway Corridor: Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Wow. Congressman is great, isn't he? Let's give Congressman Higgins a big round of applause. Thank him for his vision, his leadership. The Congressman has been right for a long, long time. It's great to be with our Lieutenant Governor, let's give her a round of applause. Mayor Brown, thank you for your leadership. Senator Kenn  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Winner of Buffalo Skyway Corridor Competition
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced "City of Lights: Re-View our Waterfront" proposed by SWBR, Fisher Associates and MRB Group from Rochester, New York is the winner of the "Aim for the Sky" competition to re-imagine the Buffalo Skyway Corridor. The winning idea proposes removing the Skyway and redistributing traffic over a series of new facilities. A piece of the Skyway high level bridge would   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Appears on MSNBC With Ali Velshi to Discuss First in the Nation Ban on Flavored E-Cigarrettes
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving MSNBC with Ali Velshi: Ali Velshi: Governor, good to see you. Thank you for being with us. What is the legal basis behind this? Is this something you are able to get done? Are you worried about legal challenges to it? Governor Cuomo: Good afternoon, good to be with you Ali. Yes, we have the ability in our state laws to issue a public health emergency notice, and that's what this is. If the st  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Joint Statement on Waiver Allowing States to Set Emissions Standards
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following joint statement with U.S. Climate Alliance co-chairs, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and California Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to the Trump administration's final rule attempting to revoke the waiver that allows the states to set more stringent emissions standards: On July 9th, members of the U.S. Climate Alliance issued a statement announcing an effort to work together to support a strong national standard through  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Remarks at Cornell Tech Conference
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following remarks at the Cornell Tech Conference: "Let me first acknowledge the organizers of today. A lot of work went into it. It is a little different than what is normally done. But I want to thank first Cornell-Tech and the Dean and Provost Greg Morrisett who is here with us today. Let's give him a round of applause and thank him very much. We have Pat Foye and the whole MTA team. Thank you for everything that you have  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Global Climate Strike
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "Our young people understand climate change is no longer up for debate - it's a reality based in science - and, like the State of New York, they are taking matters into their own hands to fight it. I commend the thousands of students who are participating in the Global Climate Strike today and demanding solutions to this crisis before it gets worse. This next generation of Americans will pay the price i  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Plan
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2020-24 Capital Plan: "Last week I laid out my priorities for the MTA Capital Plan, including improving signal technology, increasing accessibility, addressing quality of life concerns, ensuring equity for LIRR and Metro-North Railroad, and upgrading bus service - and I will review the details of the plan to make sure it fulfills those priorities. "The Sen  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Second Anniversary of Hurricane Maria
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "Two years since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the island is still recovering from the catastrophic damage and families are still suffering as a result of the federal government's refusal to provide adequate assistance. While the Trump Administration turned its back on our fellow American citizens, New York continues to support our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico in their time of need and   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Launches Statewide Education Campaign on New Red Flag Law
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving New Red Flag Law: Thank you very much. It is a pleasure to be here today. I want to thank President Nader very much for use of this great facility at Farmingdale. I promise that we won't make a mess. You won't see a cup or paper on the floor. Thank you very much Mr. President. Linda Biegal Schulman, as Randi said, it is unimaginable what she went through. I think losing a child is the most un  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Launches Statewide Education Campaign on New Red Flag Law
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Hosts First of Three Conferences across the State to Educate Teachers, School Administrators and Parent Representatives on New Gun Safety Law - Including How and When to File Extreme Risk Protection Orders - New Website and Informational Call Center to Help Educators and Families Determine Whether a Student is at Risk of Harming Themselves or Others * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today la  more
New York Gov. Cuomo, Joined by Leaders of the TIME'S UP Movement, Signs Legislation Extending Rape Statute of Limitations in the Second and Third Degrees
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving TIME'S UP movement: It must be a good day. This is one of the more energetic press conferences we've had. Welcome all. It is a good day. Congratulations to all the people who worked so long and so hard to get this bill done. And it's a pleasure to be able to celebrate victory and accomplishment and moving forward. I want to thank everyone who worked, this was really a team effort and a group   more
New York Gov. Cuomo, Joined By Leaders of the TIME'S UP Movement, Signs Legislation Extending Rape Statute of Limitations in the Second and Third Degrees
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by leaders of the TIME'S UP movement and NOW-NYC, today signed legislation (S.6574/A.8412) extending the statute of limitations to 20 years for rape in the second degree and to 10 years for rape in the third degree. The law also extends the statute of limitations to 20 years for a criminal sexual act in the second degree and incest in the second degree, and to 10 year  more
New York Gov. Signs Legislation Prohibiting Courts From Denying Adoptions to Petitioners Who Are Already Legally Recognized as the Child's Parent
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Cuomo: "All parents deserve the same rights and the same recognition under the law - period - and it's unconscionable that this isn't the case in every corner of this nation." * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he signed legislation (S.3999/A.460) prohibiting New York State courts from denying child adoptions to petitioners who are already a legally-recognized parent solely on   more
New York Life's Yie-Hsin Hung Named Ascend Inspirational Leader
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release: New York Life today announced that Yie-Hsin Hung, CEO of New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM), received the 2019 Inspiring Across Generations Inspirational Leader Award by Ascend, the largest nonprofit Pan-Asian membership organization for business professionals. The Inspirational Leader Award marks the highest distinction recognizing a leader dedicated to promoting Pan-Asia  more
New York Mayor De Blasio Administration Expands Benefit of Rent Freeze Programs
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: The de Blasio Administration today released updated guidance allowing New Yorkers who pay preferential rents for their rent stabilized apartments to benefit from the City's rent freeze programs. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, passed by the State Legislature earlier this year, locks in preferential rents for the length of a tenancy, rather than the length of a tenant's lease. Now, the City ca  more
New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appears Live on The Brian Lehrer Show
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript: Brian Lehrer: It's the Brian Lehrer show on WNYC. Good Friday morning everyone and as you may have heard earlier on the news, it just broke this morning, Mayor de Blasio has announced that he is ending his presidential campaign. And the Mayor joins us now as we begin as usual on Fridays with our weekly Ask the Mayor segment, my questions and yours for Mayor Bill de Blasio at 2-1-2-4-3-3-WNYC, 4-3-3-9-6-9-2 or y  more
New York State Assembly Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour in Cortland and Tompkins Counties
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Cortland and Tompkins Counties. He joined Assemblymember Barbara Lifton in visiting Suggett Park in Cortland, a daycare center at Tompkins Cortland Community College and Cornell University. The Assembly Majority is committed to ensuring that every student and child, regardless of their background has a shot at a quality education and a b  more
New York State Assembly Speaker Heastie Joins Assemblymember Gunther for Statewide Tour Stop in the Hudson Valley
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Speaker Carl Heastie today joined Assemblymember Aileen Gunther in the Hudson Valley as part of his annual statewide tour. During the tour, the pair visited a youth center, a not-for-profit that assists families in need, a local ballfield and Fei Tian Academy for the Arts. "Today's tour presented another unique opportunity to see the strengths and challenges facing our communities here in New York, how  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Brighton Fire District No. 5 - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (Erie County) The board and district officials could not demonstrate whether board-approved payments of approximately $169,000 were a proper use of district money. In addition, travel and car rental co  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Corinth Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (Saratoga County) The district lacked adequate procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Auditors found claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 2  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: Local governments across New York state are turning to new technologies to save money, communicate with residents and allow taxpayers to make payments, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli released his report, "Smart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments," at a press conference in the City of Schenectady   more
New York State PSC Approves PSEG Long Island Transmission Line
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - 7-Mile Transmission Line Enables PSEG-LI to Improve Reliability, Resilience in Nassau County * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today granted PSEG Long Island LLC, on behalf of the Long Island Power Authority, authority to construct and operate the Western Nassau transmission project, a 7-mile transmission line that will provide a more robust, res  more
New York State PSC: Development of Major Upstate Transmission Line Moves One Step Closer
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - PSC Approves $400 Million in Financing to Allow Utilities to Build New Electric Transmission - Backbone to Support Renewable Energy Development in New York State * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today said it would allow a consortium of the major utilities known as New York Transco to borrow up to $400 million needed to upgrade transmission cor  more
New York State Public Service Commission Issues Final Sept. 19, 2019 Agenda
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following meeting agenda: The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, September 19, 2019, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany. Please be prepared to show identification to be admitted to the New York City or the Albany office. Item PSC Case POWER 301 17-T-0752 PSEG LONG ISL  more
New York State Public Service Commission Issues Preliminary September 19, 2019 Agenda
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following meeting agenda: The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, September 19, 2019, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany. Please be prepared to show identification to be admitted to the New York City or the Albany office. No items will be considered on the Regular Agenda for  more
New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing to Oversee Pilot Core of $53 Million Alzheimer's, Dementia Research Incubator
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - NIH-Funded "Collaboratory," Led by Brown and Hebrew SeniorLife, to Test "Real-World" Interventions * * * The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes for Health, has awarded a five-year grant expected to total $53.4 million to Brown University and Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) to lead a nationwide effort to improve healthcare and quality of life for people living with   more
New York University: Food Allergies - Prevention, Causes, Why You Shouldn't Send Your Child to School With Peanut Butter Sandwich - Oct. 16
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - NYU Steinhardt's Nutrition and Food Studies Department hosts Texas allergist-immunologist Dr. Richard Wasserman for a lecture on food allergies * * * Around the world, children are more likely than ever before to develop food allergies - a medical condition in which exposure to a food triggers a harmful immune response. To discuss this issue and more, NYU Steinhardt's Nutrition and Food Studies Department wi  more
New York University: Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum - Urban Climate Change Resilience Challenge - Oct. 2
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- New York University issued the following news release: A leading expert in economics and business, Matthew Kahn, will discuss the looming threat of climate change to cities around the world. From rising sea levels and increased droughts, to more intense wildfires and stronger storms, the impacts of climate change are threatening cities across the globe. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. , a discussion featuring Matthew Kahn, one of the leading scholars on global environmen  more
Newest Datacenter Market Study From 451 Research Finds That Over Half of Global Utilized Racks Will Be Off-Premises by 2024
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The 451 Research issued the following news release: The newly released Datacenter Services and Infrastructure Market Monitor report from 451 Research, a leading technology analyst and advisory firm, indicates that over half of global utilized racks (excluding server rooms/closets/micro DCs/telco hubs) will be at off-premises facilities - including cloud and colocation sites - by year-end 2024. See graph here (https://451research.com/newest-datacenter-market-study-finds-th  more
Newmark Knight Frank Completes $22.25 Million Sale of Portion of Foothill Ranch Towne Center
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has announced the sale of a 121,883-square-foot portion of Foothill Ranch Towne Center. Located at 36532 Towne Center Drive in the city of Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch Towne Center is a one million square foot master-planned regional retail center anchored by Walmart and Target. NKF Vice Chairman Pete Bethea and Senior Managing Directors Rob Ippolito and Glenn Ru  more
Newmark Knight Frank Completes Sale of 1900 Gallows Road, Tysons, VA
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) announces it has completed the sale of 1900 Gallows Road in Tysons, VA on behalf of Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN). Foulger-Pratt purchased the 210,000 square foot building. "1900 Gallows is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the momentum in Tysons, the Washington region's hottest market in terms of rent growth," said NKF Executive Managing Director Jud   more
Newmark Knight Frank Represents $10 Million Sale of Shopping Center in Chandler, AZ
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has announced the $9.6 million sale of Alma Elliot Square in Chandler, Arizona. The 62,164-square-foot neighborhood shopping center is a unique retail asset with a well-performing shadow, grocery anchor and immediate value-add potential. The grocery anchor was not a part of the sale collateral. NKF's Capital Markets group represented the seller, TriGate Capital,   more
Newmark Knight Frank Represents Southern Methodist University in the Sale of Its Plano Campus
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) announces the sale of the SMU-in-Plano campus, including four buildings on 16 acres located at 5228-5236 Tennyson Parkway in Plano, Texas. The SMU-in-Plano campus is a satellite campus of Southern Methodist University (SMU), nationally ranked private university, and includes Guildhall, SMU's graduate video game development program; the Center for Family Counselin  more
Newmark Knight Frank Sells $152M Premier Life Sciences Campus
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Global commercial real estate advisory firm Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) is pleased to announce the sale of The New Jersey Center of Excellence in Bridgewater, New Jersey ("NJCOE"), on behalf of CrossHarbor Capital Partners and Advance Realty Investors. Rob Griffin, Kevin Welsh, Matt Pullen, Brian Schulz and Jason Emrani of NKF's Capital Markets team represented the seller in the transaction  more
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center Achieves Magnet Recognition
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - Magnet recognition is the highest national honor for nursing excellence * * * NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center has received national recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R), the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can earn for nursing excellence and in  more
Nielsen and OpenSlate Form Strategic Alliance to Integrate Leading Audience and Brand Safety Measurement for Global Marketers
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * - Answer to Marketers' Demands for Increased Transparency and Safety in Digital Advertising * * * Today, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) announced it has entered into a strategic alliance with OpenSlate, the leading independent provider of brand safety and content suitability measurement across global digital platforms. This collaboration combines OpenSlate's expertise with Nielsen's comprehen  more
Nielsen: Star Power - Social Content Ratings Expands Social TV Talent Coverage
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * - With Talent Driving Well Over Half of All Social Engagement for TV Programs, Enhancement Now Provides Industry's First Syndicated Solution for Measuring Talent's Impact * * * Nielsen, the industry's one source of media truth, today announced that its Social Content Ratings(R) (SCR) solution now comprehensively measures talent's promotion of TV programs across Twitter, Facebook and   more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving Foxwood Apartments of Raleigh
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 19 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2493): In the Matter of Notification by Foxwood Apartments of Raleigh, LLC, et al., 1080 Pittsford Victor Road, Pittsford, New York 14534, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Luxury Apartments at Foxwood, Phase I, in Wake County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On September 6, 2019, Foxwood Apartme  more
North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving Friesian Holdings
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 19 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. EMP-105): In the Matter of Application of Friesian Holdings, LLC, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct a 70-MW Solar Facility in Scotland County, North Carolina Order Granting Motion for Admission Pro HAC Vice BY THE CHAIR: On August 21, 2019, Steven M. Shparber, an attorney admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and in the State of New Yo  more
NPD Forecasts Three Percent Annual Revenue Growth for the U.S. Consumer Technology Market Through 2021
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Sept. 19 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: * * * - Big screen TVs, wireless headphones, home automation devices, and smart displays contribute to growth * * * According to the newly released Future of Tech report from The NPD Group, consumer electronics revenue is expected to grow 3 percent annually through 2021 in the U.S. consumer marketplace. Desire for big screen TVs, product innovations in wireless headphones, con  more
NVR Set to Join S&P 500
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - Jefferies Financial Group, II-VI to Join S&P MidCap 400 - Callon Petroleum, PriceSmart to Join S&P SmallCap 600 * * * S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Thursday, September 26: * NVR Inc. (NYSE: NVR) will replace Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the S&P  more
NYPA and OGS Announce Plan for Renewable Power and Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Empire State Plaza
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Office of General Services (OGS) are partnering on the development of solar energy generation to power Empire State Plaza in Albany and comprehensive energy efficiency and resiliency upgrades at the complex, moving the plaza further along in meeting the state's goal for 100 percent of electric generation to be carbon-free by 2040. NYPA and OGS will co  more
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * - Reaches Agreements with Companies Across a Variety of Sectors Facing Climate Risk * * * New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund's latest successful shareholder efforts to have corporations improve their environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. "Climate change is a  more
NYS Department of Health Announces Release of DSRIP Waiver Extension for Public Comment
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * - Waiver Amendment to Further Support Cost Savings and Quality Improvements through the Delivery Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program - Comprehensive Reform to Pave the Way for $8 Billion Investment in Health System Transformation for Additional 4 Years * * * The New York State Department of Health today announced that it has released for public comment a proposal to extend New  more
Orange and Rockland Utilities: Appliance Tune Up Helps Prevent Carbon Monoxide Danger
PEARL RIVER, New York, Sept. 20 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release, dated Sept. 17: As the heating season quickly approaches, O&R reminds its customers that proper maintenance of natural gas appliances by qualified professionals helps prevent illness related to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is invisible, odorless and tasteless. It is formed by the incomplete burning of fuels such as heating oil, wood, gasoline, natural g  more
Participant Media: Animal Planet Acquires Worldwide TV Rights to Documentary 'WATSON'
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Participant Media, a media company, issued the following news release: Animal Planet announced the acquisition of worldwide television rights to Participant and Terra Mater Factual Studios' documentary film WATSON, which chronicles Sea Shepherd founder Captain Paul Watson, who has spent his life sailing the globe to keep our oceans and their inhabitants safe. WATSON had its World Premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, where it was runner-up for the Documentary Audienc  more
Paul Hastings Wins at LMG Life Sciences Awards
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 19 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm's Intellectual Property practice was honored at the 2019 LMG Life Sciences Awards with recognition as the IPR Team of the Year. The Intellectual Property practice was further recognized with nominations in several categories: * Hatch-Waxman Litigation Firm of the Year - Branded * General Patent Litigator of the Year - New York  more
Paul Hastings: Government of Jamaica Completes $815 Million Bond Issuance and Tender Offer
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, represented the Government of Jamaica , in an international bond offering. The offering involved the issuance of US$815 million new notes in a reopening of Jamaica's 7.875% Notes due 2045. The proceeds of the new notes issued were used in the tender offer described below. Concurrently with this offering, Paul Hastings represented Jamaica in connection with a liability manag  more
Paul Hastings: Minera Mexico Issues $1 Billion in Senior Notes Offering
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, represented Minera Mexico, S.A. de C.V., one of the largest mining companies in Mexico and an indirect subsidiary of Southern Copper Corporation ("SCC"), one of the largest integrated copper producers in the world, in an international offering of Senior Notes. The more than four times over-subscribed offering involves the issuance of US$1 billion of 4.5% Senior Notes due 205  more
Pedro Fernandez-Caban Appointed Assistant Professor of Civil, Environmental Engineering at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 20 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Pedro L. Fernandez-Caban has been appointed assistant professor of civil & environmental engineering at Clarkson University. He received his Ph.D. in civil engineering and master of engineering in civil engineering from the University of Florida, and his bachelor of science in civil engineering from University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. Fernandez-Caban's research interests are in cyber-physical modeling of civil in  more
Pennsylvania A.G. Shapiro Sues to Block Anticompetitive Megamerger of T-Mobile and Sprint
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced a lawsuit to block the anticompetitive megamerger of telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint. Attorney General Shapiro is the 18th attorney general to challenge the merger, adding to the forward progress of New York, California, Texas, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississi  more
Pfizer Invites Public to View and Listen to Webcast of October 29 Conference Call With Analysts
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Pfizer Inc. invites investors and the general public to view and listen to a webcast of a conference call with investment analysts at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The purpose of the call is to provide an update on Pfizer's results, as reflected in the company's Third Quarter 2019 Performance Report, to be issued that morning. To view and listen to the webcast and view the Performance Report,  more
Pfizer Presents Scientific Advancements in Cancer Care at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress 2019 Highlighting Expanded Portfolio
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) is presenting data across its industry-leading oncology portfolio, including company-sponsored and collaborative research studies, spanning 11 therapies in 22 types of cancer, at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress to be held in Barcelona, Spain, September 27 - October 1, 2019. Data from nearly 50 abstracts involving Pfizer cancer medicines will illustrate the  more
Pfizer: CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion for BAVENCIO Plus Axitinib for First-Line Treatment of Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * - Opinion based on Phase III data showing combination lowered risk of disease progression or death by 31% and improved objective response rate compared with sunitinib/1 - Decision by the European Commission anticipated in fourth quarter of 2019 * * * Rockland, MA and New York, US - EMD Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the US and Canada, and Pfizer Inc.   more
Piano, Vintage Boogie Master Returns to Cherokee Casino
ROLAND, Oklahoma, Sept. 19 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Jason D. Williams has spent a lifetime at the piano connecting with rock 'n' roll greats, while creating a persona that's 100 percent original. The musician and singer-songwriter returns to Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland on Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. and Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs Oct. 12 at 9 p.m. Both shows are free to the public. Mentored by Memphis Sl  more
Pillsbury Advises Gordon Pointe Acquisition on $390 Million Deal to Establish Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of Pillsbury lawyers has advised Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. ("GPAQ") on its announced business combination with HOF Village, LLC to create a premier sports, entertainment and media enterprise surrounding the prestigious Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The transaction, valued at $390 million, is expected to close in Q4 2019. The newly combined company will be called Hall o  more
Pillsbury Further Enhances Cross-Border Disputes Capabilities With Arrival of June Yeum
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Standout International Arbitration Partner Brings a Thriving Asia-Focused Practice to the Firm * * * June Yeum, a highly acclaimed international arbitration practitioner with a well-established practice representing Asian clients--including several major Korean companies--has joined Pillsbury as a partner. She joins from Clyde & Co. and will split time between the firm's New York, Ho  more
Princeton University Collaborators Bring Layered Approach to Coastal Resiliency in New York City
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Princeton University issued the following news release: As a microcosm of the challenges facing coastal cities around the world, New York's Jamaica Bay pretty much has it all. Home to about 3 million people, one of the world's busiest airports and sensitive coastal ecosystems, Jamaica Bay is a lagoon bordered by Brooklyn and Queens at the southeastern edge of Long Island. This region is vulnerable to an evolving set of threats, includi  more
Ramapo College: Year 1938 in Development of Holocaust to Be Examined
MAHWAH, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: Dr. Frank Mecklenburg, Director of Research and Chief Archivist at The Leo Baeck Institute, New York, will speak on Tuesday, October 22 at 1:45 p.m. in the Alumni Lounges of the Robert A. Scott Student Center at Ramapo College of New Jersey about "The Crucial Year of 1938: The Fate of Jews in the Balance." The program, presented under the auspices of the Gross Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, is free and  more
Raymond James Chooses Moody's Analytics to Provide Current Expected Credit Loss Estimates for Fixed Income Clients
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Moody's Analytics, a leading provider of financial intelligence and analytical tools, announced today that Raymond James Financial's fixed income division has selected the Moody's Analytics Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) solution to generate CECL estimates for structured finance instruments, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds. The centerpiece of the Moody's Analytics CECL so  more
Reed Smith's $53M Trial Verdict for U.S. Bank Named to New York Law Journal Hall of Fame
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: The New York Law Journal has named a case successfully litigated and tried by Reed Smith, on behalf of U.S. Bank, to its Verdicts Hall of Fame. In the case of Leser v. U.S. Bank National Association, a jury returned a verdict in favor of U.S. Bank on its two claims for breach of contract and one claim of unjust enrichment against real estate developer Abraham Leser. The award was based on personal guaranties that   more
Region's Major Airports Set All-Time Records for Passenger Activity in Summer 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - LaGuardia Airport Experienced Eight Record-Breaking Days Over the Summer - Port Authority also recognized by Airports Council International for customer initiatives; JFK, EWR and LGA recognized for significant Wi-Fi speed increases over past year * * * The Port Authority announced today that the region's major commercial airports - John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty Inte  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Host Yearlong Climate Change Speaker Series
TROY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Series to examine human impact on climate and changing climate's impact on humans * * * Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will host a speaker series throughout this academic year examining the effects of human activity on climate, the changing climate's impact on humans, and the action needed to address such a complex issue. Co-sponsored by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: New Algorithms Shown to Accelerate Biopharmaceutical Process
TROY, New York, Sept. 18 [TNSmedicalresearch -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Research selected as editor's choice by Biotechnology and Bioengineering * * * Biopharmaceuticals are necessary, life-saving tools. But the process for making them is time-consuming and costly, particularly when it comes to the process of purification -- the removal of unwanted elements like proteins, viruses, and DNA. A team of chemical and biological engineers at Rensselaer  more
Reviving Auto Shop Classes for the EV Era, One Old Volkswagen at a Time
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: When Ron Grosinger began teaching shop class in 2005 at Memorial High School in West New York, N.J., the program was struggling to survive. In a school facing many challenges, the elective course had dwindled from six teachers to two and rarely offered any hands-on learning, Grosinger says. As in many schools across the country, the shop program was on the path to being eliminated. Between the extra c  more
Roswell Park's CEO Named to Daemen College Board of Trustees
AMHERST, New York, Sept. 11 -- Daemen College issued the following news: Dr. Candace S. Johnson, president and CEO of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been appointed to the Daemen College Board of Trustees. "We are pleased to welcome a prestigious leader of Dr. Johnson's caliber to our board and are confident her expertise, skills, and prominence in the Buffalo Niagara region will be invaluable to advancing Daemen," said John Yurtchuk, chair of the Daemen Board of Trustees. Johns  more
S&P Dow Jones Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") announced today that preliminary Q2 2019 S&P 500(R) stock buybacks, or share repurchases, were $164.5 billion. This was the second consecutive quarterly decline after four consecutive quarters of record buybacks. Q2 2019 buybacks were 20.1% lower than Q1 2019's $205.6 billion, 13.7% lower year-over-year from Q2 2018's $190.6 billion, and 26.2% lower than th  more
S&P Global Platts: Forward Clean Energy Market Could Be Next Best Thing to a US Carbon Price
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: The creation of a Forward Clean Energy Market could complement existing US wholesale power markets by adding a new market featuring a forward auction for clean energy attributes, an executive said Friday. As an increasing number of US cities and states enact policies to transition to 100% clean or renewable energy it will be difficult to affordably achieve those goals using traditional policy tools,  more
S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices Show Composite Rate at Highest Level of Year in August 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * All Loan Types Except Bank Cards Show Higher Default Rates * * * S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released today data through August 2019 for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The indices represent a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults and show that the composite rate rose seven basis points to 0.92%. The bank card default rate fell four b  more
Scholastic Issues Financials for First Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today reported financial results for the Company's fiscal first quarter ended August 31, 2019. Scholastic typically reports a loss in its fiscal first quarter, when most U.S. schools are not in session. Fiscal First Quarter 2020 Review See table here (http://mediaroom.sch  more
Skanska Builds Residential Apartments in Nashville, Tennessee for $74 Million
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: Skanska has signed a contract with Six South Partners, an affiliate of Charleston, to build a residential apartment building in Nashville, Tennessee. The contract is worth $74 million, which will be included in the US order bookings for the third quarter 2019. Skanska will build a new 12-story, 41,600-square-meter residential apartment development with street-level retail space. The proj  more
SRC: Syracuse Area Tech Companies Compete, Local STEM Charities Win
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: The inaugural FALLanthropy Games were held on Wednesday, September 18, at the SRC, Inc., campus in North Syracuse, NY. Hosted by SRC, the FALLanthropy Games served as a fun and rewarding way to connect with industry colleagues while raising money for local STEM charities. Employees from CXtec and TERACAI, INFICON, King & King Architects, S  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Proposed Amendments to Tribal Water Quality Standards
AKWESASNE, New York, Sept. 19 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Clerk is providing notification to membership that the Environment Division's Water Resources Program has recommended amendments to the Tribal Water Quality Standards. These changes include a proposed reclassification of the St. Regis River from Class B to Class C based on observed conditions. The change will maintain the sam  more
Starr Insurance Companies Announces New Structure and Leadership Promotions in the Western Sales Region
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Starr Companies, a provider of property, casualty, accident and health insurance products, issued the following news: Starr Insurance Companies today announced leadership promotions and a new structure for its Western sales region. Starr's Western region sales operation has been split into two units - Pacific Northwest and Southwest. Two new leaders have been named to head these sales regions. Warren Puffer has been promoted to regional vice president of the Pacific North  more
SUNY Old Westbury Earns Higher Education Excellence In Diversity Award for Second Consecutive Year
OLD WESTBURY, New York, Sept. 20 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news release: The State University of New York at Old Westbury has been named one of only 94 institutions of higher education across the nation to receive the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, marking the second year in a row the College has earned the distinctive, national honor. Awarded by the oldest and largest diversi  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Pearls Inspire New Material for Body Armor
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 17 [TNSmaterialsresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - The jewel is helping engineers develop tough yet lightweight protective material * * * Round, smooth and iridescent, pearls are among the world's most exquisite jewels; they have fascinated humanity since ancient times, appearing in everything from religious texts to modern art and literature. Now, these mollusk-grown gems are inspiring a Univers  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Smoking Abstinence Has Little Impact on Motivation for Food
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 20 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: It's sometimes thought that smokers who can't light up are likely to reach for food in lieu of cigarettes. But new research from the University at Buffalo suggests that smoking abstinence doesn't greatly affect the motivation for food. The study, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, used cues and actual money to learn how much smokers might  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Study: 'Traffic Light' Brings Quantum Waves to a Halt
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 19 [TNSmaterialsresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - The quantum technology advancement could help lead to improvements in computing, data processing * * * Stop! In the name of quantum science and engineering. The familiar refrain relates to a new achievement in quantum technology, an emerging field of research that seeks to harness the unique properties of atoms and subatomic particles. A Univers  more
SUNY-Canton Advances Three Spots in U.S. News Best College Rankings
CANTON, New York, Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's Canton Campus issued the following news: SUNY Canton moved up three spots to tie for 23rdposition in "Regional Colleges North" in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings. The college was previously listed 26thin 2019. SUNY Canton also tied for a 13thplace spot on the 2020 "Top Public Schools" ranking category and was similarly tied for 13thamong "Best Colleges for Veterans." It also picked up a 14thposition in "Best   more
SUNY-Environmental Science and Forestry Alum Named 2019 AASHE Sustainability Award Winner
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news release: * * * - Sean Vormwald focuses research on achieving campus sustainability goals * * * Dr. Sean Vormwald, a recent graduate student at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), was named a recipient of the 2019 Campus Sustainability Research Award by the Association of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The AASHE awards recogniz  more
SUNY-Environmental Science and Forestry Joins 19 New York Colleges and Universities to Purchase Large-Scale Aggregated Renewable Energy
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news release: * * * - Consortium will provide cost savings on renewable energy and reduce the campus carbon footprint * * * The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is a member of the NY Higher Education Large Scale Renewable Energy (NY HE LSRE) consortium of 20 public and private higher education institutions for the purchase of large-scale aggregat  more
SUNY-Geneseo Awarded NSF Grant for Undergrad Research
GENESEO, New York, Sept. 16 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: The National Science Foundation's Division of Astronomical Sciences has awarded a $166,212 grant to SUNY Geneseo to support a collaborative undergraduate research project on understanding stellar structure. The three-year grant, led by professor of physics Aaron Steinhauer, will fund two undergraduate researchers per year to travel to Kitt Peak National Observatory i  more
SUNY-Geneseo's U.S. News Best Regional College
GENESEO, New York, Sept. 11 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: SUNY Geneseo has again made the U.S. News & World Report's list of "Regional Universities in the North" schools, ranking 14th overall in the category, which comprises 179 public and private institutions in the Best Colleges 2020 guidebook. The College also ranked third in the "Top Public Schools" category for our region. Geneseo is one of only three public colleges in the top 15 schools   more
SUNY-New Paltz Rises to No. 6 in Northeast in U.S. News & World Report's Public University Rankings
NEW PALTZ, New York, Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's New Paltz Campus issued the following news release: SUNY New Paltz was named the No. 6 public university in the North region in the latest installment of U.S. News & World Report's college rankings. New Paltz vaulted to No. 28 on the 2020 list of public and private universities in the Northeast, rising from No. 41 last year and continuing its upward trajectory in recent college rankings. New Paltz was also one of only four SUN  more
SUNY-Polytechnic Institute Professor Awarded $2.1M By Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy for Collaborative Next-Gen Power Electronics Integrated Circuits R&D
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Fabrication of the Devices for High-Performance Energy Applications Will Use SUNY Poly's State-of-the-Art Capabilities and Support Students' Hands-on Education * * * SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) announced that Associate Professor of Nanoengineering Dr. Woongje Sung has received $2,103,000 in total funding from the Department of Energy's Advanced Research  more
SUNY-Potsdam Ranked in Top Tier of Northern Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 10 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: The State University of New York at Potsdam continues to climb in the rankings released by U.S. News & World Report each year. SUNY Potsdam has once again been named to the top tier of the best regional universities in the Northern United States in the "Best Colleges 2020" ratings. SUNY Potsdam was tied at No. 66 on the Northern Regional Universities list, its highest placement ever in the  more
SUNY-Schenectady County Community College: New Apprenticeship Program Begins Through Partnership With Schenectady ARC
SCEHNECTADY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York's Schenectady County Community College issued the following news release: Officials from SUNY Schenectady and Schenectady ARC signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a new Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate/Apprenticeship Program. SUNY Schenectady will serve as the lead campus for Schenectady ARC employees to obtain a Direct Support Professional Certificate and apply credits toward an associate's degree - tuition f  more
Super Lawyers Recognizes 82 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Across United States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Super Lawyers has recognized 82 Crowell & Moring lawyers as leaders in their field in Southern California, Northern California, New York Metro, and Washington, D.C. The lawyers listed below were named in the corresponding issues of 2019 Super Lawyers Magazine, the Super Lawyers 2019 "Rising Stars" Edition, or the Super Lawyers 2019 Women's Edition. Lawyers were identified through a peer nomination process  more
Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell Announces DFS Fines American Progressive Life and Health Insurance Company of New York $260,000 for Rescinding Reduced Paid-up Life Insurance Policies Without Consumer Consent
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Under DFS Consent Order, Insurer Will Pay Restitution to 260 Consumers Whose Policies Were Rescinded Without Their Consent * * * Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has fined American Progressive Life and Health Insurance Company of New York $260,000 for rescinding certain life insurance policie  more
Technology Fuels Spirit of Sportsmanship at Rugby World Cup 2019 as Mastercard Unveils Live 'Player of the Match' Trophy
PURCHASE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: As Rugby World Cup 2019TM kicks off, worldwide partner Mastercard is celebrating the inclusive spirit and innovation that makes rugby a uniting force for fans and players around the world. "Connecting with people through their passions is at the heart of how we bring Priceless to life all over the world," said Raja Rajamannar, Mastercard Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. "Sports have been an important part   more
Tenn. A.G. Slatery: Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Filing
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 16 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news: Purdue Pharma announced today it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for it and all affiliated U.S. companies in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. This bankruptcy has been anticipated for some time. This bankruptcy filing is consistent with the settlement framework agreed upon by a bipartisan group of 29 attorneys general, over 2,000 cities and countie  more
Three Out of Four U.S. Consumers Read Books or Listened to Audiobooks in the Past Six Months, the NPD Group Says
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Sept. 16 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: * * * - A Recent NPD Survey Shows That Reading Is Here To Stay, But The Way We Are Doing It Is Changing * * * According to global information company The NPD Group, nearly three out of four consumers in the U.S. reported reading a book or listening to an audiobook in the past six months. Even so, books are facing stiff competition for consumer attention from other entertainment  more
Tops Commits to Cleaning Up the World
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Sept. 16 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: * * * - Registers with International Program Committed to Climate Change * * * Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is proud to announce its registration for the 2019 Clean Up the World (CUTW) program. Established in 1993, CUTW is one of the largest community-based environmental programs in t  more
Tradeweb Launches Electronic Multi-Asset Package Trading on Its Interest Rate Swaps Platform
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, announced the launch of multi-asset package (MAP) trading on its global Interest Rate Swaps (IRS) platform. The first fully-electronic multi-asset package transaction using in-competition request-for-quote (RFQ)   more
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Daemen College Among Nation's Best Universities
AMHERST, New York, Sept. 11 -- Daemen College issued the following news: Daemen College has been named among the nation's best universities in the 2020 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings, making this the first time ever Daemen has been included on the national universities list. Daemen is ranked No. 263 of 399 public and private universities from across the United States. The college shares the spot with New Mexico State University, Old Dominion University, University of Alabama  more
U.S. News Ranks Clarkson University's Supply Chain Management Program #20 in Nation
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 16 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University's supply chain management program is once again in the company of some of the most elite universities in the country. U.S. News & World Report's 2020 rankings of the best colleges were released last week. Clarkson University ranked in the top 125 institutions in the nation, with the supply chain management program ranking in the Top 20 in the nation. It is the highest-ranked program at Clarkson in   more
Unisys to Present at the Sidoti & Company Fall 2019 Investor Conference
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Unisys issued the following news release: Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today said that it will present at the Sidoti & Company Fall 2019 Investor Conference on Wednesday, September 25 in New York, New York. Mike Thomson, Unisys Chief Financial Officer will present at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time. Unisys will provide access to a live webcast of the presentation on the Unisys Investor Web site at www.unisys.com/investor. A replay of the webcast will be availabl  more
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh: Geology Major Sinks Her Teeth Into T. Rex Research
OSHKOSH, Wis., Sept. 19 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Wisconsin's Oshkosh Campus issued the following news: By Trevor Clementi University of Wisconsin Oshkosh senior geology major Shannon Brink, of Wisconsin Dells, traveled to New York this summer to perform research on the bite force of juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex. She and UWO vertebrate paleontologist Joseph Peterson are now analyzing the data she collected under a collaborative grant from the Office of Student Research and Cre  more
Verizon: Adam Koeppe's Remarks at CBRS OnGo Press Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: On September 18th, FCC Commissioner Michael O'Reilly and the CBRS Alliance hosted a press conference in Washington, DC to celebrate the start of Initial Commercial Deployment of OnGo(TM) service in the CBRS 3.5 GHz band and recognize the wide collaboration required to make the CBRS band available for public use. Verizon, a pioneer in driving the CBRS ecosystem, appeared and discu  more
Verizon: Winners Named for the Verizon 5G NFL Mobile Gaming Challenge
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon and the NFL today announced Colorfiction and Juncture Media as the two Verizon 5G NFL Mobile Gaming Challenge winners. The challenge called on U.S.-based game developers to create a football-themed mobile game that harnesses the power of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband on consumer devices. The two game developers will each receive $400,000, access to Verizon 5G Labs and 5G tec  more
Veteran Finance Lawyer Matthew Frankle Joins Haynes and Boone's New York Office
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP has bolstered its finance practice with the addition of Matthew Frankle, who joins as a partner in the firm's New York office. Matt's practice focuses on secured lending transactions, generally involving syndicated or bilateral loans secured by hedge fund interests or concentrated listed stock positions. He also advises clients, including major financial institutions, in equity der  more
Walmart: Looking Ahead to Climate Week - A Call to Collective Action
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 19 -- Walmart issued the following news release: As people head to New York for next week's Climate Action Summit, conversation has turned to the irony of emitting carbon to attend a gathering largely focused on how to reduce carbon. So...why do I believe it is important to participate? Three reasons: Acceleration. The Climate Action Summit aims to raise ambition and spur practical action across government, business, and civil society to bend the curve on emissions  more
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment: 'The One With Meghan Trainor'
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, a division of Time Warner, issued the following news release: * * * - Grammy Winner Meghan Trainor to Light Up the Empire State Building with Cover of 'I'll Be There For You' on Sunday, September 22 * * * GRAMMY(R)-winning artist Meghan Trainor will light up the New York City skyline with an Empire State Building music-to-light show on "Friends" Day for the world premiere of her cover of the show's theme song, "I'll Be There for You," on  more
White & Case Advises Bayport Colombia S.A. on US$150 Million Secured Loan Agreement
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Bayport Colombia S.A., a subsidiary of leading specialist credit provider Bayport Management Limited, on its entry into a COP-denominated secured loan agreement of up to US$150 million through a Colombian trust established by Bayport Colombia S.A., as borrower, and a syndicate of leading international lenders. Bayport Management is a multinational company offering t  more
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