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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday September 22, 2019 ( 192 items )  
350.org Issues Statement on Auto Emissions Rules
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The 350.org issued the following statement by Executive Director May Boeve: The Trump administration today announced that it will revoke California's state authority to set auto emissions rules that surpass federal standards. The announcement came as Trump visits the site of his border wall prototype. This comes days before millions of people around the world gear up for Friday's Global Climate Strikes. "The Trump administration's relentless rollbacks of climate protectio  more
350.org: Climate Strikes to Commemorate Hurricane Maria Second Anniversary
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 19 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: As millions of people around the world gear up for tomorrow's Global Climate Strikes, communities from Puerto Rico to New York and beyond will join the mobilization to commemorate the second anniversary of Hurricane Maria, and demand transformative action to protect and prioritize people on the frontlines of the climate crisis. "Two years after Hurricane Maria, the effects of the storm are still seen physically i  more
350.org: Europe's Biggest Ever Climate Demonstrations Signal an End to Fossil Fuels
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: Today more than three million people have taken to the streets in support of the Global Climate Strikes, kicking off a week of actions in which more than 5800 actions will take place across 163 countries. Europe alone will see more than 1500 events in at least 38 countries. Once again youth organisers led the strikes, as they have been doing since Greta Thunberg started the first school strike in August 2018. This time, howe  more
350.org: Fossil Fuel Production Plans Burn Through Climate Targets
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: * * * - Fossil fuel production controls must be discussed at UN Summit * * * Responding to a preliminary working-paper-brief released by the Stockholm Environment Institute, 350.org highlighted the importance of phasing out fossil fuel production as a key international goal for climate action. The research, which represents the preliminary findings of a fuller analysis of fossil fuel production plans and climate targets th  more
350.org: Over 180 Businesses Show Support for Climate Strikes
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: * * * - Dozens of companies will participate in the global climate strikes through shutdowns, website blackouts, amplification, and allowing employees to attend * * * Over 180 companies, including Ben & Jerry's, Lush Cosmetics, Seventh Generation, Patagonia, The North Face, Stonyfield, Eileen Fischer, Etsy, Opening Ceremony, Thinx, Dr. Bronner's and more have signed onto a joint statement ahead of the September 20th Climate  more
350.org: Over 4 Million People Strike for Climate Action
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: Today was the biggest distributed climate mobilisation ever seen. Organizers estimate that over four million people took to the streets today, kicking off a week of actions in which more than 5,800 events will take place in 163 countries in all corners of the globe. Over 7,370 websites shut down and around 3,000 companies closed their doors in support of the Global Climate Strikes. From Jakarta to NYC, from Karachi to Amman,  more
350.org: The Strikes Have Started, Solomon Islands Kicks Off Global Movement for Climate
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: Western Province, Solomon Is - 'The effects of global warming with very clear evidence in Chubikobi Village and other islands in Marovo Lagoon, is the washing away of the coast or shorelines due to sea level rise.' These were the spoken words of Tanisa Boti, a 12 year old student of Chubikobi Primary School in the Western Province, Solomon Islands at an event organised by the Pacific Climate Warriors, which officially sets th  more
Access Now to EU Commission: Strike Down the Toothless Privacy Shield
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Access Now issued the following news release: Access Now is calling upon the European Commission to strike down the EU-US "Privacy Shield" arrangement in light of the repeated failure by the US administration to take the necessary steps to protect European privacy rights. The call comes in accordance with our extensive comments to the European Commission on the third annual review of the Privacy Shield, the arrangement that enables data transfer from the European Union to  more
Access Now: G7 Internet Charter Has Its Foundations Right, But Key Elements Still Threaten Human Rights
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Access Now issued the following news release: G7 member countries -- with the exception of the United States -- have signed the "Charter For A Free, Open, and Safe Internet" ("the charter"), a voluntary pledge similar to the Christchurch Call that lists out actions that countries and tech companies should take to counter illegal content on the internet. The signatories of the charter, which include large tech platforms such as Facebook and YouTube, commit to abiding by it   more
ACLU: Court Orders Federal Government to Release Man Likely to Be Tortured If Returned to His Country
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: In an important decision for the rights of immigrants - and for a humane and fair immigration system - a federal judge in Rhode Island today ordered the release of a man whom the U.S. State Department is trying to extradite back to the Dominican Republic (DR) ev  more
Advertising, Marketing and Media Industry Leaders Pledge Climate Action on Eve of Student Climate Strike
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Advertising Council issued the following news release: In response to the youth global climate movement and the need for urgent action on climate change, CEOs from across the media and marketing industry have joined together to pledge climate action during Advertising Week New York and beyond. Under the banner "The Future is Calling" they are taking a united pledge to use the full force of their resources to creatively and effectively increase public knowledge and urg  more
AESC Welcomes Second Line Advisors Into Its Global Membership of Leading Executive Search and Leadership Advisory Firms
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release, dated Sept. 16: The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing the quality standard in executive search and leadership advisory solutions, announced the approval of Second Line Advisors into its global membership. The firm's acceptance follows extensive vetting, including reference checks, site visits, vo  more
American Civil Liberties Union Issues Statement on Snowden Lawsuit
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement by Ben Wizner, director of the ACLU's Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, on the Edward Snowden lawsuit: The Department of Justice today filed a lawsuit against Edward Snowden over his new book entitled Permanent Record. The lawsuit alleges that Snowden publish  more
American Jewish Committee Welcomes Historic U.N. Report on Antisemitism
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC) is praising a new UN report on antisemitism prepared by the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Ahmed Shaheed. It is the first time in the history of the world body that a UN human rights expert's report has dealt exclusively with antisemitism. "Thanks to Ahmed Shaheed's methodical and determined leadership, the UN finally is recognizing the severity of this a  more
American Jewish World Service Issues Statement on Nomination of Bremberg as U.S. Ambassador to U.N. in Geneva
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- American Jewish World Service issued the following statement by Director of Government Affairs Rori Kramer after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances the nomination of Andrew Bremberg to be the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva: * * * - American Jewish World Service (AJWS) emphasizes the importance of fighting prejudice and intolerance * * * "As Jewish Americans who are committed to upholding the dignity of people of every background and to advancing huma  more
American Jewish World Service Issues Statement on Report About Situation of Myanmar Ethnic Minorities
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- American Jewish World Service issued the following statement by Director of Government Affairs Rori Kramer after the United Nation's Fact-Finding Mission released its final report about the situation of ethnic minorities in the Myanmar: * * * - Leading global human rights group demands accountability and justice against perpetrators in response to crimes against humanity committed against ethnic minorities in Myanmar. * * * "The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission's fi  more
American National Standards Institute Announces 2019 Legal Issues Forum: Standardization and the Cannabis Industry
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - November 6 Forum is Part of ANSI's World Standards Week Series of Events * * * The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will hold its annual Legal Issues Forum on the theme, Standardization and the Cannabis Industry. To be held in Washington DC on November 6, the event is part of World Standards Week (WSW), a series of meetings and conferences hosted annually by ANSI, coordinato  more
American National Standards Institute Announces 2020 Student Paper Competition: Standards Supporting UN Sustainable Goals
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), in conjunction with its Committee on Education (CoE), has announced its ninth annual paper competition with the 2020 theme, Standards Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals. The competition is part of a long-term effort to spread awareness among postsecondary students of the strategic significance of standards and conformance. The deadline for  more
American National Standards Institute Co-Organizes Smart Cities Conference: 5G Network Technologies, Applications, and Standards
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Event was Part of USTDA's U.S.-India Standards and Conformance Cooperation Program (SCCP) Phase II * * * The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), in coordination with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), recently held the "Smart Cities Conference: 5G Network Technologies, Applications, and Standards."The conference was the fourth   more
American National Standards Institute Staff Receive Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance Award
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - ANSI Coordinates Efforts to Support Dietary Supplements Standardization * * * The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) has recognized American National Standards Institute (ANSI) staff with the GRMA Key Contributor award for their role in leading standards coordination activities related to dietary supplements since 2018. Voluntary consensus standards and related conformanc  more
American National Standards Institute: Archaeological Discovery Advances Knowledge of Early Humans, With the Support of Standards
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: A rare and important archeological site - one of the oldest in the Americas - has recently been discovered in western Idaho. An article in National Geographic details the significance of the Cooper's Ferry site, which provides evidence that people were creating tools and butchering animals between 15,000 and 16,000 years ago. This discovery contributes to increasing evidence that contradicts the p  more
American National Standards Institute: Connecting Industry Certifications and Degrees - Workcred to Participate in National Governors Association Event
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: Workcred's associate executive director, Karen Elzey, will join expert speakers during the National Governors Association (NGA) Educate for Opportunity meeting in St. Louis to highlight Workcred's partnership aimed at connecting industry certifications and degrees. The NGA event will highlight research and resources that support state creation of integrated adult education systems that respond to   more
American National Standards Institute: People on the Move
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: People on the Move highlights the career advancements of high-level trailblazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization, contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and conformance community. UL and its parent company Underwriters Laboratories, a member and audited designator of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), have announced a lea  more
American National Standards Institute: Workcred Awarded Lumina Grant to Promote Data-Sharing Among Organizations Awarding Non-Degree Credentials
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: Workcred, an affiliate of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has received a grant from Lumina Foundation to identify and engage 25-30 credentialing bodies in discussions around the value of sharing their data so information about their credentials can be better understood. With the emergence of many different types of credentials, including badges, industry certifications, and other  more
Americans for Limited Government Issues Statement on Phony Allegations Against Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement by President Rick Manning in response to the phony allegations by the New York Times against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh: "The New York Times and all of its sycophants in the media need to be held accountable for publishing clearly scurrilous sexual abuse allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. "The fact that the alleged 'victim' does not remember anything and the story w  more
Anti-Defamation League Issues Statement on Women's March Board Directors
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following statement concerning the Women's March board directors: "The Women's March is a major progressive organization, and it recently announced a more inclusive and representative board of directors. Unfortunately, this includes an individual - Zahra Billoo - who has a long history of deeply offensive and anti-Semitic statements. "Billoo repeatedly and unapologetically has said that she views Zionism - the belief in Jewish nationh  more
Association for Computing Machinery: World's Largest Computing Society Expands Commitment to Evidence-Based Public Policy, Forms Global Technology Policy Council
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release: Recognizing the global impact of technology on all aspects of society and daily life, ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has formed a new ACM Technology Policy Council to coordinate the agenda for its policy activities around the globe. With nearly 100,000 members across 190 countries, ACM is the world's largest association for computing professionals. ACM's worldwide reach, along with th  more
Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health: Rutgers - Study Examines Condom Messaging in Hip Hop and Rap Music, 1991-2017
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: A recent Rutgers School of Public Health study found that mentions of condom use operate within and reinforce the misogynistic norms of the music industry. Dr. Marybec Griffin, from the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at the Rutgers School of Public Health, along with colleague Dr. Adele Fournet from the Department of Music at New York University, conducted   more
Bioelectricity Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Bioelectricity, a peer-reviewed journal, published eight research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2019 edition: * Bioelectric Control of Metastasis in Solid Tumors * Effect of Sigma-1 Receptors on Voltage-Gated Sodium Ion Channels in Colon Cancer Cell Line SW620 * Potassium and Sodium Channels and the Warburg Effect: Biophysical Regulation of Cancer * Ultrasensitive System for Electrophysiology of Cancer Cell Populations: A Revie  more
Brennan Center for Justice Issues Statement on Funding for Election Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following statement by Lawrence Norden, director of the electoral reform program, after the Senate Appropriations Committee passed an amendment that would provide $250 million in additional federal funding for election security: "News that the Senate is planning to support money for election security is an important step in the right direction after months of back-and-forth. But the fight to secur  more
Broadway League: Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights on Wednesday, September 18 in Memory of Veteran Stage Manager Arthur Gaffin
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Broadway League issued the following news release: The Broadway community mourns the loss of beloved Production Stage Manager, Arthur "Artie" Gaffin, who passed away on September 13, 2019. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of the American Airlines, Marquis, New Amsterdam, St. James, and Broadhurst Theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, September 18 at exactly 7:45pm. Each of the theatres dimming lights in h  more
Cancer Action Network Issues Statement on Flavor E-Cigarette Rules
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement by Bill Sherman, managing director of government relations: Governor Andrew Cuomo released emergency rules today intended to address the flavored tobacco crisis. "We call on Governor Cuomo to amend his proposal immediately to include mint and menthol flavored e-cigarettes. Exempting menthol e-cigarettes from this rule makes no sense. "This emergency rule has glaring holes that will a  more
Cancer Gene Therapy Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Cancer Gene Therapy Journal, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features developments in gene and cellular therapies for cancer, published eight research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2019 edition: * Arming oncolytic reovirus with GM-CSF gene to enhance immunity * Dendritic cell vaccination plus low-dose doxorubicin for the treatment of spontaneous canine hemangiosarcoma * ERCC6L that is up-regulated in high grade of renal cell carcinoma en  more
Caribbean Cultural Celebration Brings Sounds and Tastes of the Islands to Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: The HR Diversity and Inclusion Council at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) hosted a Caribbean cultural celebration on Thursday, treating more than 100 attendees to food, dessert, and beverages from the region, along with live reggae music and steel pan performances. The event was held at the School of Nursing. Guest speaker Tyesha Maddox, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of   more
CBF Statement on Bay States' Litigation Opposing Trump's Rollback of Critical Auto Emissions Standards
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 20 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: The Chesapeake Bay Foundation today is commending leaders of the Chesapeake Bay states that are opposing efforts by the Trump Administration to remove California's critical auto emissions standards. Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced today he is joining a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) to challenge   more
Center for Biological Diversity Strikes for Climate Action
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 20 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: More than 600 Climate Strike events are taking place today across the country. The event is the latest manifestation of the global youth climate strike movement, inspired by Greta Thunberg's #FridaysforFuture, and is led by youth organizers. The Center for Biological Diversity is supporting and participating in strikes across the country, from Honolulu and Portland, Ore. to New York City, Tucson,  more
Center for Inquiry: Consumers Feel 'Scammed' by Walmart and CVS Over Homeopathic Fake Medicine, Survey Shows
AMHERST, New York, Sept. 17 -- The Center for Inquiry issued the following news release: * * * - Survey Respondents Lose Trust in Megaretailers, Express Confusion and Betrayal, Favor Clearer Labeling * * * Being presented with the facts about homeopathic products leads Americans to lose significant trust in the two largest drug retailers, Walmart and CVS, both of which are the subject of a lawsuit over their sale of homeopathic fake medicine alongside science-based remedies. According to a n  more
Ceres: 200 Investors Call on US Companies to Align Climate Lobbying With Paris Agreement
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release: * * * - With a combined $6.5 trillion in AUM, investors urge companies to ensure corporate and trade association lobbying are consistent * * * Today 200 institutional investors with a combined $6.5 trillion in assets-under-management  more
Ceres: Record 515 Institutional Investors Managing $35 Trillion in Assets Urge Governments to Step Up Ambition to Tackle Climate Change
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release: * * * - Largest-ever group of investors to call on governments to phase out thermal coal power worldwide, put a price on carbon pollution, end government subsidies for fossil fuels, update and strengthen nationally-determined contribut  more
Clean Water Action Applauds the Local Students Leading Global Climate Strike in NJ
MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release: Clean Water Action supports the millions of students around the globe, including the many here in New Jersey, who are walking out of school today to demand that world leaders take action to address the climate crisis. Three days before the UN Climate Summit in New York, local students and their allies are joining the Global Climate Strike to push for the political will for transformative actions to halt cl  more
Clearing House: Corporate One Becomes Funding Agent for Credit Unions on TCH's RTP Network
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Clearing House issued the following news release: COLUMBUS, Ohio and New York - Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a leading wholesale financial services provider to nearly 800 of America's credit unions, has committed to become a Funding Agent for credit unions looking to provide real-time payments capabilities to their members on the RTP(R) network developed by The Clearing House (TCH). Corporate One is the first credit union-specific financial institution to become  more
Clearing House: Cross River to Implement the RTP Network
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Clearing House issued the following news release: FORT LEE, N.J. and New York - Cross River Bank, a leading innovator and provider of banking services for technology companies, will enhance its real-time payments capabilities for its partners through its application to join the RTP(R) network. With the RTP network, Cross River will provide the ability for its fintech and commercial banking clients to seamlessly send, clear, and settle payments instantaneously with adva  more
Clinton Foundation Releases PSAs as Part of National Recovery Month Campaign to Educate on Opioid Epidemic
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release: The Clinton Foundation released new video PSAs by President Clinton as part of the Foundation's "Create a Community of Hope" campaign for National Recovery Month. President Clinton has long been committed to fighting substance use disorders, with several people close to him having lost loved ones to addiction and overdose. The campaign shares new video, blog, and social media content throughout the mont  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Peter Koo Wants to Understand How Machines Learn Biology
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 20 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: The science world is sitting at the cusp of an artificial intelligence revolution that impacts applications such as speech recognition and computer vision. Peter Koo is on the front line of those changes. As Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's new Assistant Professor at the Simons Center for Quantitative Biology, Koo will explore how AI integrates with biology and genomics. Koo's background is as  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: The Next Agricultural Revolution Is Here
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 19 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: As a growing population and climate change threaten food security, researchers around the world are working to overcome the challenges that threaten the dietary needs of humans and livestock. A pair of scientists is now making the case that the knowledge and tools exist to facilitate the next agricultural revolution we so desperately need. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Professor Zach L  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center Teams Go All Out to Design Epic Practice Readiness Centers
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Epic Practice Readiness Centers are proving to be much more than bulletin boards, as teams throughout Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) explore their creative sides and generate enthusiasm to attract team members to their department's Epic information centers. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery recently challenged its teams to see who could design the most creative Readiness Center. Rea  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center to Host Free Community Wellness Event in Haven Plaza
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), along with NewYork-Presbyterian and other local partners, will host Healthy Haven, a free community health and wellness event, on Sept. 28, 2019, in Haven Plaza. The event is open to the public and will feature workshops, health screenings, and wellness activities for the entire family. Opioid overdose training will be offered; participants will receive  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center: New Facility Brings Structural Biology Into the Cold
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Columbia University has opened a state-of-the-art center for cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), a technique that has revolutionized structural biology. With a dedicated staff operating six sophisticated cryo-EM instruments at campuses around Manhattan, the new Cryogenic-Electron Microscopy Core Facility offers the most advanced tools in the world for studying biology at the molecular scale. The center i  more
Community Foundation of Central New York : Women's Fund Awards $45,000 to Projects That Support Women and Girls
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 16 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: Nine nonprofit organizations from Onondaga, Madison and Cayuga counties were awarded grants from the Women's Fund of Central New York. The grants, totaling $45,000, will fund projects that support the advancement and full participation of women and girls. Auburn Public Theater, Inc. received $5,000 to perform The Tubman Troupe's A Gatherin' Place at Auburn Public Theater and SALTSpace. Boys  more
Confidential Fish & Wildlife Service Documents Released Under FOIA Demonstrate Importance of National Whistleblowers Center in Combatting Wildlife Trade
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Whistleblowers Center, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following news: The National Whistleblower Center (NWC) released a special report on the role of whistleblowers in combatting wildlife crime on Saturday, September 14th, as part of a presentation by NWC founder and board chairman, Stephen Kohn, at the Thinking Animals United's 2019 Rethinking Animals Summit in New York City. After filing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the U.S. De  more
Conservation International: 'Nature Now,' A Short Film Narrated By Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot Is Released in Advance Of Global Youth Climate Strike
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Conservation International issued the following news release: Nature Now, a short film narrated by teen climate activist Greta Thunberg and writer/climate activist George Monbiot to serve as a call to action to protect, restore and fund Natural Climate Solutions (NCS), was released today in advance of at the Global Youth Climate Strike at the United Nations. Recent research has indicated that living ecosystems like forests, mangroves, swamps and seabeds can pull enormous   more
Consumer Healthcare Products Association: Finalists Announced for Inaugural U.S. OTC Marketing Awards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Consumer Healthcare Products Association issued the following news release: The CHPA Educational Foundation which promotes safe and responsible use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and dietary supplements, announced the finalists for the inaugural U.S. OTC Marketing Awards, recognizing innovation and strategic marketing expertise in the consumer healthcare products industry across five new categories. With more than 35 outstanding entries received, a judging panel  more
Cooper Hewitt Museum Announces Lineup of 2019 National Design Week Events
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Cooper Hewitt Museum issued the following news release: * * * - Free Admission to the Museum and National Design Week Programs, Oct. 12-19 * * * Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum today announced its National Design Week event lineup, which features action-packed programming for all ages from Saturday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 19. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the National Design Awards, Target will offer free admission to visitors of Cooper Hew  more
Corporation for National and Community Service and ACLU Announce Settlement Regarding Health Screening Process
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the American Civil Liberties Union announced a settlement today regarding the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps' (NCCC) health screening process. CNCS operates AmeriCorps NCCC, a residentia  more
Corporation for Public Broadcasting: WXXI Spearheads National 'Move to Include' Project to Promote Inclusion in Key Communities
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 20 -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting issued the following news release: Public television station WXXI announced today that it will lead a pilot project to expand its innovative Move to Include project to promote inclusion in five new communities across the country. Funded by a $645,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), this 16-month project will scale up the multimedia initiative, developed by WXXI and the Golisano Foundation, that co  more
Counter Extremism Project: Extremist Content Online - Al-Qaeda Releases One Ummah Magazine in English
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - 9/11 Attacks Commemorated on Telegram by Extremists; Neo-Nazi Group Feuerkrieg Division Issues Threats to UK Officials * * * The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. This week, al-Qaeda released an English-language version of its magazine One Ummah, which features  more
Counter Extremism Project: Tech & Terrorism - Cloudflare Admits to Potential Sanctions Violations
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Company Acknowledges it has Provided Services to Individuals, Entities Blacklisted by U.S. Government * * * Cloudflare Inc., a website security company, recently admitted to federal regulators that it had potentially violated economic and trade laws by providing services to sanctioned individuals or entities that are blacklisted by the United States. Cloudflare's filing to the U.S. Securities and E  more
Covenant Health Taps Wolters Kluwer to Standardize Care With UpToDate Advanced, Lexicomp
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer, Health today announced that Covenant Health, a 10-hospital health system based in Knoxville, Tennessee, has added UpToDate(R) Advanced and Lexicomp(R), its evidence-based interactive clinical decision support and drug information tools. The regional healthcare network opted to expand its longtime access to UpToDate at one hospital to all 10, as well as to approximately 100 clinics, spanning 23 countie  more
Defenders of Wildlife Issues Statement on Death of North Atlantic Right Whale
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Defenders of Wildlife issued the following statement by senior attorney Jane Davenport on the death of a North Atlantic right whale: Yesterday, a dead North Atlantic right whale was discovered four miles south of Fire Island inlet near Long Island, New York. The discovery is a devastating blow to the species, which numbers around 400 and has now lost at least nine whales--over 2% of the species--in 2019 alone. While no cause of death has yet been determined, ship st  more
Digital Promise: Young Creators Use Virtual Reality to Inspire Action at the 2019 UN General Assembly
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Digital Promise issued the following news release: * * * - Third MY World 360- selection announced featuring climate change and inequality, inspiring renewed action on the Sustainable Development Goals * * * Coinciding with the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United Nations SDG Action Campaign, Digital Promise Global, and Oculus from Facebook present the third MY World 360 playlist--a collection of youth-produced immersive stories from around th  more
Doctors Without Borders Issues Statement on Climate Emergency
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following statement by Executive Director Avril Benoit: "We saw this coming. As humanitarians, our risk assessments in different parts of the world have always factored in the potential for extreme weather events and the spread of vector-borne diseases, of drought, desertification, and mass displacement. Emergency first responders like us work up scenarios for interventions and gain experience each time we put  more
Doctors Without Borders Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Asylum Seekers
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following statement by Executive Director Avril Benoit: On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court authorized the Trump Administration to begin enforcing a new policy along the border with Mexico that forbids asylum applications from people who first traveled through another country on their way to the US and did not seek asylum there first. "The Supreme Court decision is devastating to tens of thousands o  more
Doctors Without Borders: People Rescued at Sea by Ocean Viking to Disembark in Italy Six Days After First Rescue
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: All 82 survivors rescued over the last six days by the Ocean Viking, a rescue ship operated by the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) and SOS MEDITERRANEE, have been assigned a place of safety and will be able to disembark in Lampedusa, Italy. However, this is yet another ad-hoc solution from a coalition of European states at a  more
Doctors Without Borders: US Should Not Make Trade Commitments With India That Threaten Access to Medicines
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: NEW YORK/NEW DELHI -- Ahead of a meeting President Donald Trump will hold this weekend with Indian officials to discuss a trade package between the two countries, the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) urges both governments to not make any commitments that would hurt people's health by limiting their access to lifesaving medic  more
Downstate Medical Center: Did a Common Childhood Illness Take Down the Neanderthals?
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 19 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * - A 21st Century Nuisance for Parents May Have Proved Deadly to Early Man * * * It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of anthropology. What killed off the Neanderthals, and why did Homo sapiens thrive even as Neanderthals withered to extinction? Was it some sort of plague specific only to Neanderthals? Was there some sort of cataclysmic event in their homelands of Eurasia that lead to their   more
Eleven Northwell Hospitals Earn 'Most Wired' Award
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Sept. 19 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - HealthCare's 20th annual awards spotlight Northwell IT * * * Eleven Northwell Health hospitals have been recognized for their commitment to health care information technology in 2019 with HealthCare's 20th annual Most Wired awards, issued by The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives. Several Northwell facilities were among the 29 hospitals in New York State and 321 nationwide named to   more
EMILY's List Issues Statement on Sexual Misconduct Allegations on Justice Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- EMILY's List issued the following statement: This weekend, The New York Times reported on new sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was confirmed by the Senate last year despite Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's credible testimony on sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh. In response, Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, released the following statement: "These  more
Environmental Defense Fund Issues Statement on California Tropical Forest Standard
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Climate Vice President Derek Walker: Today the California Air Resources Board voted to endorse the California Tropical Forest Standard. The Standard sets out stringent requirements for states and countries seeking to have their large-scale forest protection programs recognized in carbon markets such as California's, while ensuring robust monitoring and oversight of such programs. Statement from Derek Walker  more
Environmental Defense Fund Issues Statement on Global Climate Strike
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by President Fred Krupp on the global climate strike: * * * - Millions take to the streets worldwide to demand climate action * * * "The young people who led the biggest global climate change demonstration in history today understand that we cannot wait to act. "And as Greta Thunberg told Congress earlier this week, we need only listen to every major climate science organization in the world to understand a  more
Environmental Defense Fund Issues Statement on Tackling of Pollution from Passenger Cars
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by President Fred Krupp: "America has an inspiring, bipartisan tradition of state-led progress in tackling pollution from passenger cars and trucks. According to news reports, the Trump administration will announce tomorrow that it will prevent states from continuing to make that progress. That would be a reckless and unlawful attack on a great American success story. "Everyone wins when we adopt strong clean   more
Environmental Defense Fund: 23 States Take Legal Action Against Trump Administration to Protect Millions From Vehicle Pollution
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: Today, as millions across the nation are calling for climate action, an extensive coalition of 23 states, the District of Columbia and two major cities are taking legal action against the Trump administration's attempt to repeal long-standing state authority to protect millions of people from the pollution emitted by cars. The states - including both California and Michigan - filed a lawsuit today in the U.  more
Episcopal Church Bishops Participate in Global Climate Strike, Minneapolis, September 20th, 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Episcopal Church issued the following news: Episcopal Bishops, including Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, stepped out of their fall House of Bishops meeting in Minnesota to join the September 20th, 2019 Global Climate Strike. Over 100 people participated. Bishop Marc Andrus, Episcopal Diocese of California and Bishop Doug Fisher, Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts were the organizers of this Green Bishops action and authors of the following statement. Green Bi  more
Episcopal Church: Further Action on Bishop William Love's November 10, 2018 Pastoral Letter, Pastoral Directive
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Episcopal Church issued the following news: The Title IV Reference Panel for the discipline of bishops - composed of Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry, President of the Disciplinary Board for Bishops Cate Waynick, and Bishop for Pastoral Development Todd Ousley - announced it voted earlier today, pursuant to Episcopal Church Canon IV.11.3, to refer to a Hearing Panel the matter related to Bishop William Love's November 10, 2018 Pastoral Letter and Pastoral Directive. B  more
Evangelical Lutheran Church: Interfaith Coalition Galvanizes Action on Climate Emergency
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America issued the following news release: Building on the momentum of the United Nations Climate Change Summit 2019 in New York on Sept. 23, a coalition of more than 45 global interfaith organizations will join the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) for a faith-based civil society consultation on Tuesday, Sept. 24, to address the current climate emergency. The consultation will meet under the theme "Climate Emergency: Faith-ba  more
EVENT Oct. 1-2, 2019: American Institute of Chemical Engineers Schedules 11th Southwest Process Technology Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers will host the 11th Southwest Process Technology Conference at the Marriott Town Square, Sugar Land, Texas, Oct. 1-2: Keynote Sessions: Energy Transition Keynote speaker: John Hofmeister, ex-President of Shell Oil Co. and CEO of Citizens for Affordable Energy * * * Cybersecurity Keynote speaker: Eric Cosman, 2020 President of the International Society of Automation * * * Agenda and speakers: Catalysis & Reaction Engineer  more
EVENT Oct. 2-4, 2019: Association for Computing Machinery Schedules 4th International Conference on Smart City Applications
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Association for Computing Machinery will host the 4th International Conference on Smart City Applications at the EHTP's Conference Center, Casablanca, Morocco, Oct. 2-4: Keynotes: * Citizens' engagement on smart cities Speaker: Sehl Mellouli, Laval University, Quebec, Canada * Smart city strategic planning: trends and challenges Speaker: Domingos Santos, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal * Smart Building Sustainability Assessment Speaker: Luis Bra  more
EVENT Oct. 2-5, 2019: Association for Computing Machinery Schedules 9th International Conference on Theory of Information Retrieval
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Association for Computing Machinery will host the 9th International Conference on the Theory of Information Retrieval at the Locatelli Student Activity Center, Santa Clara University, California, Oct. 2-5: Keynotes: * TOWARDS AN OPEN-DOMAIN DIALOG SYSTEM Developing an intelligent dialogue system that not only emulates human conversation, but also can answer questions of topics ranging from latest news of a movie star to Einstein's theory of relativity, and fulfill co  more
EVENT Oct. 2-5, 2019: Association for Computing Machinery Schedules Cyberworlds International Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Association for Computing Machinery will host the Cyberworlds International Conference at the Funatsuru Kamogawa Resort, Kyoto, Japan, Oct. 2-5: Keynotes: High-Quality & Transparent Visualization of Large-Scale Point Clouds Acquired by 3D Scanning Speaker: Satoshi Tanaka (College of Information Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University) Social Hospital and Preemptive Medicine : Prospects of Cyber-Physical Clinical Medicine in Information Age Speaker: Tomohiro  more
EVENT Oct. 2-5, 2019: Association of National Advertisers Schedules Masters of Marketing Week
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Association of National Advertisers will host its Masters of Marketing Week at the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida, Oct. 2-5: Keynote Address: Keynote Speaker: Neal Arthur, Managing Director, Wieden + Kennedy New Marketing Realities: The Intersection Of Technology And Culture The 2019 AEF Symposium will focus on an exciting inflection point in marketing and advertising - the intersection of technology and culture. Advertising has entered new frontiers in creat  more
EVENT Oct. 23, 2019: International Swaps and Derivatives Association Schedules Symposium Benchmark Reform
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will host the Symposium Benchmark Reform at its Conference Center, Oct. 23: Agenda and Speakers: Introduction to Alternative Risk-Free Rates and Work of the Risk-Free Rate Working Groups What are SOFR, SONIA, EurosSTER, SARON, TONA and the similar rates identified as alternatives to LIBOR and other IBORs? Why are they more robust than the IBORs? How are these rates currently traded and what needs to happen over the next  more
EVENT Oct. 24-26, 2019: New York State School Boards Association Schedules 100th Annual Convention & Education Expo
LATHAM, New York, Sept. 16 -- The New York State School Boards Association will host the 100th Annual Convention and Education Expo at the Rochester Convention Center, Oct. 24-26: Keynote speaker: Robert J. Duffy, President & CEO of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Closing The Skills Gap: You may think your school is giving students the skills needed to succeed in today's workforce, but more than 50% of employers say graduates aren't prepared for jobs. Keynote speaker Bob Duffy wil  more
EVENT Oct. 25, 2019: International Swaps and Derivatives Association Schedules Annual Japan Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will host the Annual Japan Conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 25: Agenda and Speakers: Building Momentum in RFRs A number of public-/private-sector risk-free rate working groups are leading an initiative to move from LIBOR to alternative rates, such as risk-free rates (RFRs). What stage is the transition at and what is the industry doing to maintain momentum and build liquidity in the new RFRs? How is th  more
EVENT Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2019: American Institute of Chemical Engineers Schedules Emerging Meat Alternatives Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers will host the Emerging Meat Alternatives Conference at the Springhill Suites Marriott Bayfront, San Diego, California, Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Keynote Speakers: Abril Estrada, Head of Operations, Wild Earth Konstantina Kyriakopoulou, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Wageningen University * * * Agenda: * Plant Protein Diversity & Functionality * Bioprocessing * Flavors * Extrusion Technologies * Biomaterials * Nutritional Value, Quali  more
EVENT Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2019: National Student Nurses Association Schedules 37th MidYear Conference
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 16 -- The National Student Nurses Association will host its 37th MidYear Conference at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago, Illinois, Oct. 31-Nov. 3: Keynote speaker Robert Hess, Founder & CEO of the Forum for Shared Governance * * * Agenda and speakers: Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy! This is back by popular demand! You'll learn EASY and FUN Strategies to assist with remembering priority medications so you can be successful in answering questions evaluating high-l  more
EVENT Oct. 7-9, 2019: Association for Computing Machinery Schedules 23rd International Symposium on Distributed Simulation & Real Time Applications
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Association for Computing Machinery will host the 23rd International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real Time Applications at the University Campus of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy, Oct. 7-9: Agenda and Speakers: Distributed Simulations of Distributed Systems Session Chair: Kazuyuki Shudo, Associate Professor, Dept. of Mathematical and Computing Sciences, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) Distributed simulation (DS) is a valuable tool for understanding   more
EVENT Oct. 9-11, 2019: Clearing House Schedules Concepts Michigan
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Clearing House will host the Concepts Michigan at the JW Marriott, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Oct. 9-11: Agenda and Speakers: Internet of Payment Things Speaker: Peter Davey, Head of Product Innovation, Clearing House "Alexa, pay my utility bill..." Everyday consumers and businesses are leveraging connected devices to improve their lives, business processes and enable automation. The integration of these connected devices, evolution of APIs by financial institutions an  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses 11 Moms Demand Action Volunteers Running for Elected Office
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund today endorsed 11 Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America volunteers who are running for office. "Moms Demand Action volunteers know a thing or two about passing laws to improve their communities, so it's no surprise that so many grassroots gun safety leaders are taking matters into their own hands and running for office," said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for G  more
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Statement on Senate Democrats Holding the Floor Tonight to Demand Senate Action on Gun Safety
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown, released the following statements in response to Senate Democrats' plans to hold the Senate floor tonight in order to demand that the full U.S. Senate take up gun safety legislation. The Senators are expected to call for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pass gu  more
FINRA EVP of Enforcement Susan Schroeder Announces Departure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority issued the following news release: FINRA announced today that Susan Schroeder plans to leave FINRA later this year, after leading the Department of Enforcement since 2017. Schroeder led the consolidation of FINRA's enforcement functions into a new, unified group. The consolidated enforcement team now comprises 340 employees working in New York, Rockville, and 14 district offices handling disciplinary actions from across FINRA,   more
Food and Water Watch: On the Eve of Global Climate Strikes and Summit, Celebrities, Advocates and Grassroots Groups Call on UN to Endorse Worldwide Fracking Ban
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Prominent activists, hundreds of groups urge U.N. to champion a global ban, call fracking a climate and human rights disaster * * * On the eve of international youth-led climate strikes and next week's United Nations Climate Change Summit, nearly 500 grassroots groups, faith communities, celebrities, activists and organizations from across the world are calling on the United Nations to endorse a worldwi  more
Games for Health Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 21 -- The Games for Health Journal, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features impact of game research, technologies and applications on human health and well-being, published five research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Changing Stress Mindset Through Stressjam: A Virtual Reality Game Using Biofeedback * Development and Evaluation of a Serious Game for Teaching ICD-10 Diagnosis Coding to Medical Students * Dose Matters: A Smar  more
Gay Men's Health Crisis Launches National Resource Center on HIV & Aging in Commemoration of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Gay Men's Health Crisis issued the following news release: * * * - AgingHIV.org provides a comprehensive range of information to help patients and caregivers make informed choices * * * This National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is proud to launch the National Resource Center on HIV & Aging and its companion website, AgingHIV.org. The site is designed to serve the growing populations of older adults living with HIV by providing a comp  more
Girls Who Code Announces First-Ever Global March for Sisterhood for Day of the Girl
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Girls Who Code issued the following news: * * * - All-Digital #MarchForSisterhood aims to unite women, girls, and allies worldwide to create the biggest online march in history - Led by "Team Sisterhood" of 100+ young changemakers, March will celebrate, inspire, and activate girls and women building transformative social movements * * * Today, Girls Who Code announced the launch of the first-ever all-digital global march for girls: the #MarchForSisterhood. Led and crea  more
Global Justice Ecology Project's Orin Langelle to Exhibit Portraits of Struggle at Upcoming Forest & Climate Convergence
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 17 -- The Global Justice Ecology Project issued the following news release: Photographer Orin Langelle announced that his work will be shown at the upcoming 2019 North American Forest & Climate Movement Convergence, October 11-14 in the Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois (U.S.). The event is a strategy session for activists and others concerned with the imminent threat of catastrophic global climate disruption to devise meaningful action and to join forces again  more
Greenpeace Canada: Global Human Rights Declaration Adopted Ahead of UN Summit Promises Strong Challenge to Fossil Fuel Industry
NEW YORK, Ontario, Sept. 18 -- Greenpeace Canada issued the following news release: NEW YORK / OTTAWA - More than 200 human rights and environmental justice leaders gathered at a summit hosted by the United Nations, Greenpeace and Amnesty International to adopt a landmark declaration that puts human rights at the centre of the climate crisis. /1 The declaration calls on governments and corporations to urgently tackle the climate emergency and transition to clean energy, while delegates also res  more
Greenpeace: Companies Gather at New York Climate Week to Celebrate Broken Promises to Protect Forests
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Greenpeace issued the following news release: As Amazon fires continue to burn, consumer companies will gather next week in New York City to "celebrate" their broken promises to end deforestation. Leading global brands committed both in 2010 and 2014 to eliminate deforestation by 2020 - by virtue of membership in Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), as signatories to the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF), or via their own procurement policies. Yet overwhelming evidence from   more
Guttmacher Institute: U.S. Abortion Rate Continues to Decline, Reaching Historic Low in 2017
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Guttmacher Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Regional and State Disparities in Abortion Access Have Widened * * * The U.S. abortion rate dropped to 13.5 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 2017, the lowest rate recorded since abortion was legalized in 1973 and an 8% decline from 2014, according to a new Guttmacher report by Rachel Jones, Elizabeth Witwer and Jenna Jerman. The number of abortions also declined to 862,320 in 2017, 7% fewer than   more
Hadassah: Nevada and Connecticut Join 8 States and DC to Support Never Again Education Act
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, issued the following news release: Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), announced today that the Never Again Education Act (H.R. 943), which now has 280 cosponsors, now includes Nevada and Connecticut in the list of states whose representatives in the House unanimously support this important and urgent legislation. With more than 3 million residents each, Nevada and Connecticut are the m  more
Helen Keller International: A Future Without Food - UN Climate Action Summit 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Helen Keller International issued the following news: As world leaders gather in New York to attend the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, millions of people around the world are mobilizing to demand change for climate justice. To accelerate global commitment to climate action, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is convening a Climate Action Summit in New York City on September 23. This is an issue of direct concern to Helen Keller International. Our   more
Human Gene Therapy Clinical Development Journal Issues 4 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 20 -- Human Gene Therapy Clinical Development, a journal that features data relevant to the regulatory review and commercial development of cell and gene therapy products, published four research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * LncRNA HOXA-AS3 Sponges miR-29c to Facilitate Cell Proliferation, Metastasis, and EMT Process and Activate the MEK/ERK Signaling Pathway in Hepatocellular Carcinoma * MicroRNA-4513 Promotes Gastric Cancer C  more
I'm Ok With What I Don't Know: Uncertainty Doesn't Trouble Nonreligious Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The American Sociological Association issued the following news release: With 25% of Americans now identifying as religiously unaffiliated, scholars and pundits have written reams linking the lack of defined religious belief and affiliation to a host of modern ills: social isolation, depression, anxiety. From the New York Times' David Brooks, who characterizes millions of secularized people as potentially "suffer[ing] from a loss of meaning and an unconscious boredom wit  more
I.I.I., University of Pennsylvania Announce Winning Teams in 2nd Annual Hack-for-Resilience
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: Four student entries were given top honors this month at a competition aimed at improving individual and community resilience to natural disasters and co-sponsored by the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) and the University of Pennsylvania. The winning teams emerged during the second annual Hack-for-Resilience, conducted between Sept. 6-8 as part of the PennAppsXX hackathon. It is North America'  more
Institute for Public Relations Unveils New Logo
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Institute for Public Relations issued the following news: The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) has released a new logo and brand narrative to signify its growth and a future focused on creating, curating, and promoting research and insights that empower public relations and communication professionals. Created by Ketchum, the new logo with a refreshed typeface and color palette spotlights the tagline of IPR, the science beneath the art of public relations(TM). Gui  more
Institute of International Education Launches Emergency Student Fund for Bahamian Students in the United States
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Institute of International Education issued the following news release: The Institute of International Education's Emergency Student Fund (ESF) is launching a Bahamas-ESF to support international students from the Bahamas currently studying at colleges and universities in the United States who have been affected by Hurricane Dorian. IIE has a long history of providing emergency assistance to students and the ESF was established to provide financial support to students   more
Insurance Information Institute To Salute Resiliency Innovators at 2019's InsureTech Connect Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: The Resiliency Innovation Challenge will conclude on Wednesday, Sept. 25, as three companies vie for the top honor in a competition co-hosted by the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) and InsureTech Connect (ITC). "This Challenge offered a perfect illustration of how innovators are improving the insurance industry's value chain while also enhancing their customers' resilience to natural disasters  more
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: Investors Call for Faster, Deeper GHG Cuts at Fossil Fuel Companies
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release: * * * - Citing human and economic tolls of climate change, investors release a new set of recommendations to speed de-carbonization. * * * In a statement released today, members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility announced a new set of recommended strategies for both fossil fuel companies and their investors that reflect an increased urgency to respond to the climate c  more
International Swaps & Derivatives Association Issues Statement on Swap Margin Requirements
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following statement by CEO Scott O'Malia on the proposed rulemaking on swap margin requirements: "We welcome the proposed rule, as it reflects a global effort by regulators to make the margin requirements more sensitive to risk, and to align those rules across jurisdictions. "ISDA analysis showed the number of in-scope firms would have jumped by roughly 20-fold under the original phase-five initial margin imp  more
IRC Data Reveals Staggering Child Mortality in Al Hol Camp, Northeast Syria - Urging Repatriation of Foreign Children
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: Al Hol camp entails a purgatory-like existence for nearly 70,000 currently residing there, the vast majority of which are women and children, including 7,000 children of foreign nationals housed in the Annex to the camp who are paying the highest price for the perceived misdeeds of their parents. The IRC has been extremely concerned about the deaths of children arriving to al Hol camp, and new data now  more
ISDA Publishes Consultation on Final Parameters for Benchmark Fallback Adjustments
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release: ISDA has today launched a new consultation to finalize the methodologies for the adjustments that will be made to derivatives fallbacks in the event certain interbank offered rates (IBORs) are permanently discontinued. The latest publication follows two earlier consultations, which set out options for the adjustments that will apply to the relevant risk-free rates (RFRs) if fallbacks ar  more
Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine Issues 10 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 17 -- The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal that provides scientific research for the evaluation and integration of complementary and alternative medicine into mainstream medical practice, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Animal-Assisted Activity for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents' and Therapists' Perception * Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Red  more
Journal of Fluid Mechanics Issues 4 Research Articles in Nov. 25, 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Journal of Fluid Mechanics that says it covers theoretical, computational and experimental investigations of all aspects of the mechanics of fluids, published four research articles on the following topics in its Nov. 25, 2019 edition: * D'Yakov-Kontorovich instability in planar reactive shocks * Fast equilibration dynamics of viscous particle-laden flow in an inclined channel * Koopman mode expansions between simple invariant solutions * Propagation speed of inerti  more
Journal of International Law & Politics Issues 11 Research Articles in Summer 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Journal of International Law and Politics, a journal from the New York University School of Law, published 11 research articles on the following topics in its Summer 2019 edition: * "De-Moneynising" MMF Shares: Third Party Support in the United States and the European Union, 51 N.Y.U. J. Int'l L. & Pol. 1313 (2019). * China's Challenge to the International Human Rights Regime, 51 N.Y.U. J. Int'l L. & Pol. 1179 (2019). * China's Environmental Campaign: How China's "Wa  more
Journal of Medicinal Food Issues 11 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 17 -- The Journal of Medicinal Food, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the medicinal value and biomedical effects of food materials, published 11 research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2019 edition: * Amount of Progesterone Consumed Based on Varying Fat Concentrations, Dietary Recommendations, and Estimated Safe Levels in Commercial Cow Origin Liquid Dairy Products * Antiatherosclerotic Properties of Echinodorus grandiflorus (Cha  more
Leaders Must Stand on the Right Side of History and Address the Climate Emergency, Says CARE
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- CARE issued the following news release: On the occasion of the global week of climate action and upcoming UN Climate Action Summit, development and humanitarian aid organization CARE International calls on government leaders to stand on the right side of history and address the climate emergency with utmost priority, as demanded by millions of people marching and striking across the globe. CARE, along with millions of others, will take to the streets September 20 to 27, in  more
Leaders Must Stand on the Right Side of History and Address the Climate Emergency, Says CARE International
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- CARE International issued the following news release: On the occasion of the global week of climate action and upcoming UN Climate Action Summit, development and humanitarian aid organisation CARE International calls on government leaders to stand on the right side of history and address the climate emergency with utmost priority, as demanded by millions of people marching and striking across the globe. CARE, along with millions of others, will take to the streets Septembe  more
Local Initiatives Support Corp.: New Grant Program Aims to Expand Quality Education in OZs
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Local Initiatives Support Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - LISC and Walton Family Foundation launch $2M effort to expand high-quality education in Opportunity Zones - 40 public charter schools will receive support to open in economically distressed areas, including Opportunity Zones * * * The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) today launched the Spark Opportunity Grant Program to bring high-quality schools to economically distressed commu  more
Mariano Rivera Advocates for Learning English
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- ProEnglish, an advocate of English language, issued the following news: By Stephen Guschov The New York Yankees' Hall of Fame reliever Mariano Rivera recently was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump at the White House, and during the ceremony Rivera spoke about the importance of learning English. Rivera, who was born in Panama, told President Trump and the White House audience that he began his big league career in the Yankees' minor league sys  more
Mary Ann Liebert Inc.: Mast Cell Expansion From Blood
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Mast cells are critically involved in immunity and immune disorders. However, they are rarely cultured ex vivo for experimental manipulation because of the difficulty in isolating useful numbers and limitations related to 2D culture. A new study reports the successful development of authenticated mast cells by culturing hematopoietic stem cells in an engineered 3D connective tissue matrix. The work is p  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Artificially Engineering the Intestine
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Short bowel syndrome is a debilitating condition with few treatment options, and these treatments have limited efficacy. The ability to grow artificial intestine is a coveted goal with the potential to profoundly improve this outlook. Working toward this target, researchers have created an artificial scaffold that mimics the native small intestinal architecture, complete with villi; this scaffold can i  more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Remembers Terence Crutcher on the Third Anniversary of His Death
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) remembers Terence Crutcher, a beloved father, son, and brother who was tragically killed by Tulsa Police Department Officer Betty Shelby. Today marks one of the many heartbreaking anniversaries of African-American deaths due to unnecessary police violence. Three years ago, today, on September 16, 2016, Terence Crutcher was on the   more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: Groups Sue to Block New Florida Law That Undermines Voting Rights Restoration
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: * * * - Federal lawsuit filed immediately after governor signed bill into law * * * The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Florida, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law filed a federal lawsuit today challenging a new state law that creates wealth-based hurdles to voting and undermines Floridians' overwhelming support for Amendment 4. Flori  more
NAB Show New York Explores Creative Process in Making of Netflix's 'Russian Doll'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: Artists behind Netflix's based-in-New-York series "Russian Doll" will appear together at NAB Show New York on Thursday, October 17. The show has been nominated for 13 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series. NAB Show New York is held October 16-17 at the Javits Convention Center. The session titled "How Tech Serves Art in Netflix  more
National Baseball Hall of Fame: Cooperstown Museums to Host Community Day Oct. 5
COOPERSTOWN, New York, Sept. 19 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: With another summer of family-friendly fun for visitors of all ages complete, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will celebrate the spirit and teamwork that made it possible with the 2019 edition of Community Day. Residents of Otsego County will be provided with complimentary admission to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers' Museum on Saturda  more
National Basketball Players Association: 2K Announces Inaugural NBA 2K20 Global Championship
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The National Basketball Players Association issued the following news release: Today, 2K is excited to announce it is partnering with the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and ESL, the world's largest esports company, to create the NBA 2K20 Global Championship. Featuring more than $100,000 in prizes, the NBA 2K20 Global Championship is a new competitive tournament designed for aspiring NBA 2K20 players worldwide. The glo  more
National Center for Law and Economic Justice Submits Public Comment Opposing CFPB Debt Collection Rules
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The National Center for Law and Economic Justice issued the following news: On May 7, 2019, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a proposed rule that would provide a safe harbor for debt collection attorneys who engage in deceptive practices. This rule would set a minimal standard for "meaningful attorney review" in debt collection cases, creating a safe harbor for debt collection attorneys who bring abusive lawsuits, and exacerbating debt collection m  more
National Employment Law Project Issues Statement on USDA Pig Slaughtering Rule
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement by Debbie Berkowitz, director of the worker safety and health program, in response to the Agriculture Department publishing a final rule that allows the nation's pork plants to run pig slaughter lines without any limits on line speed, and reduces the number of government food safety inspectors on the line reviewing carcasses and meat for signs of disease: "The U.S. Department of Agriculture, ignoring an ong  more
National Italian American Foundation Supports the Life and Works of Mother Cabrini
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The National Italian American Foundation issued the following news release: The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) supports the life and works of Saint and Sister Francesca Xavier Cabrini, also known as Mother Cabrini. America's first ordained saint, Mother Cabrini was summoned by the Pope to help the flood of Italian immigrants pouring into America in 1889. While in New York City, she opened 67 social service agencies across the city as well as orphanages, miss  more
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: Many Commercially Marketed CBD Products Tainted With Psychoactive Adulterants
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: One-third of commercially marketed CBD products tested positive for the presence of synthetic, psychoactive adulterants while others tested negative for any presence of CBD, according to an investigation by the Associated Press. Reporters commissioned laboratory testing of 30 commercially available CBD products sold at retailers (non-state licensed dispensaries), including edible  more
National Partnership for New Americans: Cities for Citizenship Celebrates Five Years of Impact
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news: * * * - National Network Grows to 86 Cities and Counties, Supporting Over One Million Lawful Permanent Residents * * * This September 17th on Citizenship Day, a day that celebrates those who have become U.S. citizens, Cities for Citizenship will celebrate its five-year anniversary. Launching with the Mayors of New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles in 2014, Cities for Citizenship (C4C) has expanded to be   more
National Women's Law Center Issues Statement on Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Against Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following statement by President and CEO Fatima Goss Graves: "A year ago, the National Women's Law Center, along with a broad chorus of organizations and concerned citizens, called for a full Senate investigation of Brett Kavanaugh. Today, a New York Times op-ed reveals that their own investigation has uncovered a previously unreported allegation against Justice Brett Kavanaugh and identified several of his Yale classmates who h  more
Natural Resources Defense Council Issues Statement on Home Depot Decision to End Purchase of PFAS-laden Carpet
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following statement by Director of Health Campaigns Sujatha Bergen on decision of Home Depot to end purchase of nonpolymer per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-laden carpet: The Home Depot has agreed to stop purchasing carpet that contains PFAS in U.S. and Canada by the end of this year. Scientists have long acknowledged a host of health harms associated with the class of "forever chemicals." The move, the first of its kind b  more
Natural Resources Defense Council: Pioneering Study Tallies Huge Hidden Helth Costs From Climate Change
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * - Research sheds light on public health impact from climate-related events, spotlight on CO, FL, MI, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, TX, WA, and WI * * * Climate change is taking a huge toll on Americans' health, so much so that it could constitute a public health crisis, a new study by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the University of California, San Francisco, suggests. The study, published   more
NBA Board of Governors Approves Clarification of Rule Governing Traveling Violations
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- National Basketball Association issued the following news release: The NBA Board of Governors today approved new language in the NBA rule book that governs traveling violations. The revision will not change the substance of the rule but will help eliminate the gap between the rule as written and how it has been applied in NBA games. "One of the most misunderstood rules in our game is how traveling is interpreted and appropriately called," said Byron Spruell, NBA President  more
NBA Issues Statement on Board of Governors Approves Sale of Nets to Tsai
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- National Basketball Association issued the following statement by Commissioner Adam Silver: The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Brooklyn Nets to Joe Tsai. "We are thrilled that Joe Tsai is becoming the principal owner and governor of the Brooklyn Nets. "In addition to being a passionate basketball fan, Joe is one of China's preeminent internet, media and e-commerce pioneers and his expertise will be invaluable in the league's efforts to gr  more
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship World Series of Innovation, Presented by Citi Foundation, Invites Youth to Solve Global Challenges
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news release: * * * - In its tenth year, international online competition focuses on innovative ideas to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals * * * NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) today launched a new set of innovation challenges in the online entrepreneurship competition known as the World Series of Innovation (WSI). Presented by Citi Foundation, WSI asks young people to tap into their   more
Neuroscientist Discusses Benefits of Neuromodulation at Feinstein Marsh Lecture
MANHASSET, New York, Sept. 18 -- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research issued the following news release: * * * - Susan J. Harkema, PhD, discusses novel therapy after a spinal cord injury * * * The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research hosted a Marsh Lecture by a professor of neurological surgery, Associate Director at Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center Susan J. Harkema, PhD, from the University of Louisville, who discussed how epidural stimulation can improve recovery after   more
Neuroscientist Discusses Benefits of Neuromodulation at Institute for Medical Research Lecture
MANHASSET, New York, Sept. 20 -- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research issued the following news release: * * * - Susan J. Harkema, PhD, discusses novel therapy after a spinal cord injury * * * The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research hosted a Marsh Lecture by a professor of neurological surgery, Associate Director at Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center Susan J. Harkema, PhD, from the University of Louisville, who discussed how epidural stimulation can improve recovery after   more
New Report Finds National Governments Can Unlock Nearly $24 Trillion by Investing in Zero-Carbon Cities
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The World Resources Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Low-carbon measures in cities could reduce urban emissions by nearly 90% and support 87 million jobs annually by 2030 - National governments must prioritise zero-carbon cities today in order to secure economic prosperity and high living standards tomorrow * * * A new report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions, supported by 50 leading institutions, shows that national governments that invest i  more
New Tournament Format Introduced for 2019 MGM Resorts NBA G League Winter Showcase in Las Vegas
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- National Basketball Association issued the following news release: The 2019 MGM Resorts NBA G League Winter Showcase will be played in Las Vegas for the second consecutive year from Dec. 19-22 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The NBA G League's premier in-season scouting event, which spans four days and features 28 regular season games spread across two courts, will introduce a tournament format and a $100,000 prize for players on the winning team. Under the new tou  more
New York Civil Liberties Union: Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: After years of advocacy from the ACLU Women's Rights Project, Empire Justice Center, the NYCLU, and the NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV), Gov. Cuomo signed the Right to Call 911 bill (A.2665 Lavine/S.4657 Hoylman) into law, finally bringing New Yorkers protections from overly broad local nuisance ordinances that place housing and safety at risk. Nuisance ordinances are local laws that label  more
New York State Association of Realtors: Lack of Affordable Inventory Continues to Hamper NYS Housing Market Growth
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- The New York State Association of Realtors issued the following news release: As a result of nearly four years of rising median sales prices, a shortage of affordable homes is affecting total home sales, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS(R). The median sales price has risen 44 consecutive months, escalating 8.0 percent in August to $296,900 in a year-over-year comparison. New listings in the Empire   more
New York State Bar Association Publishes Book Outlining Legal Protections for Immigrants
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Must-Have Book Will Help Lawyers, Public Officials and the General Public Understand All Aspects of the Immigration System The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has published a comprehensive new book detailing current immigration law and policy at the local, state and national levels at a time when America is embroiled in a contentious debate over immigration enforcement and reform. The 32  more
New York State Bar Association: State Bar Task Force Looks at Rise of News Deserts in Effort to Save Local Journalism
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Professor Penny Abernathy, a noted expert on the national local news crisis, was the featured presenter at a meeting of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Task Force on Free Expression in the Digital Age held in New York City today. Abernathy, a former executive at The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, is currently the Knight Chair in Journalism and Digital Media Economics at t  more
Northwell Health: Future of Health Care on Eastern Long Island Supported by Generous $10M Gift to Peconic Bay Medical Center
RIVERHEAD, New York, Sept. 16 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Benefit in Black & White event serves as backdrop to historic gift * * * Peconic Bay Medical Center's annual "Benefit in Black & White" was more than just an evening of dinner and dancing in celebration of the hospital. The kindness displayed through a gift of generous funding for the region's fastest growing health care institution shone the brightest during the evening's festivities thanks to a generous gi  more
Noted Scholar Dina Schoonmaker Will Keynote Orthodox Union Women's Intiative's Weekend of Inspiration in Far Rockaway & Queens
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: Torah scholar Mrs. Dina Schoonmaker will keynote the Orthodox Union's (OU) Women's Initiative Weekend of Inspiration in Far Rockaway and Queens, addressing "A Woman's Approach to Cheshbon Hanefesh and Teshuva." Her presentation will explore how to develop a practical and empowered attitude towards self-evaluation and improvement without self-condemnation   more
Noted Scholar Shani Taragin Will Keynote Orthodox Union Women's Initiative's Weekend of Inspiration in Teaneck
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: Torah scholar Rabbanit Shani Taragin will keynote the Orthodox Union's (OU) Women's Initiative Weekend of Inspiration in Teaneck, addressing the Torah and Haftorah reading of Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Akiva's Halachic positions related to the holiday and exploring the centrality of Chana in our Rosh Hashana thoughts. Taragin will speak on Shabbos, Sept. 21st a  more
NYSBA Committee on Cannabis Law To Examine Potential Legalization of Adult Recreational Marijuana Use in New York
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Committee on Cannabis Law will examine the potential legalization of adult recreational marijuana in New York and issue a report on its possible impacts, Association President Hank Greenberg announced today. "Since its inception just two years ago, the Committee on Cannabis Law has developed deep legal expertise on how marijuana is regulated at both th  more
NYU Langone Conducts First Foot & Ankle Arthroscopic Treatment With New Visualization Technology
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: NYU Langone Health recently became the first ever health system to perform a foot and ankle arthroscopic procedure with a new camera system for minimally invasive surgery that requires only local anesthesia. Orthopedic surgeons at NYU Langone's Foot and Ankle Center debuted the NanoScope(TM) visualization system, a needle-sized, 1.9-mm chip-on-the-tip sco  more
NYU Langone Health Receives Top Honors From Vizient, Inc. for Excellence in Quality & Safety
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: NYU Langone Health has received two awards for delivering outstanding patient care from Vizient, Inc., formerly the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC). On Thursday, September 19, NYU Langone accepted the 2019 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for demonstrating superior quality and safety performance, and the Vizient Ambulatory Care Qu  more
NYU Langone Health: Breast Cancer Screening Found Effective in Men at High Risk for the Disease
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Men at high risk of developing breast cancer may benefit from mammography, or breast X-ray, screening for the disease, a new study shows. Researchers at NYU School of Medicine and NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center conducted what they say is the largest review in the United States of the medical records of men who have had a screening mammogram. The   more
NYU Langone Health: Randomized Quality Improvement Projects Help Assess Effectiveness of Patient-Focused Programs
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Hospitals routinely implement processes aimed at increasing provision of high quality care for patients, such as calling patients to encourage follow-up visits or providing doctors and nurses with alerts in electronic health records to prompt reminders for vaccinations. But most of the time, hospitals cannot tell whether these processes are working optimal  more
Open Society Foundations Announce 2019 Soros Equality Fellows
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Open Society Foundations issued the following news release: The Open Society Foundations is pleased to announce the 2019 class of Soros Equality Fellows, a diverse group of artists, advocates, lawyers, and organizers whose work inspires advances in racial justice and equality in the United States. Founded in 2017, the Soros Equality Fellowship program supports innovators and risk-takers striving to create and develop new ways of tackling the systemic causes and symptoms o  more
PEN America Issues Statement on Saudi-Sponsored Event
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- PEN America issued the following statement by CEO Suzanne Nossel: * * * - Hosting event would've been affront to families of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, all persecuted free speech advocates in the kingdom * * * PEN America today welcomes the news that the New York Public Library has declined to host an event sponsored by Saudi Arabia, in particular by a foundation funded by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. The following statement is attributable to Suz  more
PEN America: Imprisoning Russian Actor Is a Flagrant Violation of Fundamental Human Rights
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America says sentence against Pavel Ustinov is a demonstration of cruelty, disregards rule of law * * * The imprisonment of Russian actor Pavel Ustinov on trumped-up charges is a blatant attack on free expression and aimed at intimidating anyone who opposes the current government, PEN America said in a statement today. On September 16, a Russian court sentenced Ustinov to three and a half years after he was wr  more
PETA: 'I'm ME, Not MEAT,' Cheeps Chicken on Novel Gas Station Ads
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 19 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Ready for Football Season, PETA Ads Near Buffalo Wing-Serving Restaurants Urge People to See That Eating Birds Is Foul Play * * * Ahead of the Buffalo Bills' first home game on Sunday--and because the Buffalo wing was allegedly created at the Anchor Bar--PETA has placed ads on several gas station toppers in the area showing an appealing chicken's face and the words "I'm ME, N  more
PETA: Criminal Probe Sought - Cow, Steer Repeatedly Shot
HEUVELTON, New York, Sept. 19 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: PETA has obtained U.S. Department of Agriculture reports revealing recent violations of law at Ward Willard & Son near Heuvelton, New York. In response, PETA sent a letter today calling on the St. Lawrence County District Attorney's Office to review the matter and, as appropriate, file criminal cruelty-to-animals charges against the slaughter facility and the workers responsible for s  more
Planned Parenthood: Record-Low Abortion Rates in U.S. Highlight Impact of Access to Birth Control
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: A new report from the Guttmacher Institute finds that U.S. abortion rates have reached a historic low since 1973 when Roe v. Wade made abortion legal across the country. This low is due to a decline in pregnancies overall, including increased access to birth control since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted in 2011. Statement from Dr. Gillian Dean, Senior Director of Medical Standards at  more
Power to Decide, Lehman College Host Summit on Sexual Well-Being and Empowerment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Power to Decide issued the following news release: Today, in partnership with Lehman College, Power to Decide hosted a summit on sexual health, reproductive justice, contraception and consent with student and faculty from The City University of New York (CUNY). The panel discussion was led by sexual health experts which included Francisco Ramirez, MPH; Elise Schuster, MPH; Raffaele M. Bernardo, DO, FACP, AAHIVS and Stuart Chen-Hayes, PhD. In addition, New York State Sena  more
Power to Decide, Lehman College Host Summit on Sexual Well-Being and Empowerment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Power to Decide, a campaign to prevent unplanned pregnancy, issued the following news release: Today, in partnership with Lehman College, Power to Decide hosted a summit on sexual health, reproductive justice, contraception and consent with student and faculty from The City University of New York (CUNY). The panel discussion was led by sexual health experts which included Francisco Ramirez, MPH; Elise Schuster, MPH; Raffaele M. Bernardo, DO, FACP, AAHIVS and Stuart Chen-  more
President Clinton to Convene Members of the Clinton Global Initiative Action Network Along With Heads of State From Caribbean Islands to Continue Building Resilience for the Broader Caribbean
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release: On September 24, 2019, President Bill Clinton will convene members of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network at the Clinton Foundation offices in New York. The convening will call on members of government, private sector, and nonprofits to continue the work started in 2018 in direct response to Hurricanes Maria and Irma. This week, as the global community marks the anniversary of Hurricane Ma  more
Public School Principals Say Teach For America Has Positive Impact on Student Outcomes
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Teach For America issued the following news release: * * * - Nearly 9 in 10 in biannual national Principal Survey give corps members high marks, as 6,200 new teachers begin school year * * * Nearly 9 in 10 principals who employ Teach For America corps members say those teachers have a positive impact on students' academic growth, according to a new survey of public school principals. The results, captured in a report and brief, are from Teach For America's biannual Nat  more
Resources for the Future: New Episode of Resources Radio: 'Market Solutions for Water Pollution, With Cathy Kling'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Resources for the Future issued the following news release: Resources for the Future (RFF) today released a new installment of Resources Radio: "Market Solutions for Water Pollution, with Cathy Kling." Host Daniel Raimi talks with Catherine Kling, a Tisch University Professor of environmental, energy, and resource economics at Cornell University, and a member of RFF's Board of Directors. Kling discusses the topic of her recent New York Times op-ed, which focuses on the   more
Riverkeeper: Hudson River Sewage Overflows Are an Unaccounted-for Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
OSSINING, New York, Sept. 16 -- Riverkeeper issued the following news release: * * * - Stopping water pollution is an untapped strategy to mitigate climate change, suggests a recently published Queens College study using data gathered from Riverkeeper's patrol boat * * * Potent greenhouse gases are released from the Hudson River Estuary, especially in areas where city sewers overflow, a newly published study has found. Based on data gathered from Riverkeeper's patrol boat, the study has the   more
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center: Taking Baby Aspirin Improves Overall Survival for Patients With Head & Neck, Lung Cancer
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 17 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Roswell Park researchers present findings at ASTRO Annual Meeting * * * What if a drug that sits in nearly everyone's medicine cabinet could help extend the lives of some cancer patients? In companion presentations at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, doctors from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center report new evi  more
Roswell Park Moving Unique Immunotherapy Platform Forward With $6.42 Million DoD Grant
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 18 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - New multi-pronged strategy for treating advanced breast cancer earns Breakthrough Award * * * A team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is moving a new three-part strategy for treating advanced cancers forward with support from a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) grant to Pawel Kalinski, MD, PhD, Vice Chair for Translational Research and Rustum Family Professor for  more
Ruth Lehmann Elected as Director of Whitehead Institute
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 -- The Whitehead Institute issued the following news: The Whitehead Institute Board of Directors today announced the selection of Ruth Lehmann, a world renowned developmental and cell biology researcher, as the Institute's fifth Director. Lehmann will succeed current Director David Page on July 1, 2020. Lehmann is now the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Professor of Cell Biology and Chair of the Department of Cell Biology at New York University (NYU), where she a  more
Science Translational Medicine Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in Sept. 11, 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Science Translational Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that focuses on research in the translational medicine community, published five research articles, including the following topics, in its Sept. 11, 2019 edition: * Machine learning analysis of DNA methylation profiles distinguishes primary lung squamous cell carcinomas from head and neck metastases * Off-target toxicity is a common mechanism of action of c  more
Sexuality Information and Education Council: Senate FY 2020 Spending Bill Ignores Sex Ed, Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Needs
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. issued the following news release: Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee released its proposed spending measure to fund the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies for fiscal year (FY) 2020. Samantha Cyrulnik-Dercher, SIECUS' Federal Policy Director, released the following statement in response: "Once again, the Senate is putting ideology over evidence. This time, the  more
Shelter Rock Church Becomes an ECFA Certified Church
MANHASSET, New York, Sept. 16 -- The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability issued the following news release: * * * - Shelter Rock Church Certified by National Financial Accountability Organization * * * The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the certification of Shelter Rock Church of Manhasset, NY. ECFA certification is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship(TM), including financial accountability, transparency, sound b  more
Shop! Environments Association: Tag - Brand Marketing, Coffee, Sustainability, Sustainable Products
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 20 -- Shop! Environments Association issued the following news: After the successful limited release of its Huskee Cup Swap program last month, Think Coffee is launching the program company-wide at all 11 of its New York City locations. Under this innovative program, anyone who brings in a used HuskeeCup will have their beverage served in a clean, sanitized replacement. Earth-conscious customers who want to avoid single-use cups no longer have to worry about cleaning t  more
Sierra Club: Offshore Wind Power Necessary for Reaching NY Climate Goals
LONG ISLAND, New York, Sept. 17 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: * * * - Labor, Residents Voice Support for Strong Offshore Wind Projects * * * The New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA) is hosting a series of informational open houses throughout the month to provide the latest updates on the state's plan for offshore wind development. Tuesday's Brookhaven meeting included details on the two proposed projects from Empire Wind and Sunrise Wind. These tw  more
Skin Cancer Foundation: Beyond Sunscreen - UPF Clothing Provides Excellent Fall Sun Protection
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Skin Cancer Foundation issued the following news release: As summer heat fades into fall, it can be tempting to allow your sun protection routine to slip down your list of priorities. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are present year-round, though. Although UVB rays are stronger during the summer months, UVA rays, which account for 95 percent of the UV rays that reach earth, maintain the same level of strength during daylight hours throughout the year. Exposure to both UVA and UV  more
State Bar Task Force Reviewing NY Bar Exam to Hold Four Public Hearings Across the State
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Task Force on the New York Bar Examination will hold four public hearings across New York state concerning the adoption in May 2015 of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). The task force is investigating and will report on the experience and impact of New York's adoption of the UBE, with each meeting being livestreamed online and on social media. The first pane  more
The American Kennel Club Announces 2019 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club(R) (AKC(R)) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2019 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. "The breeders honored with this award have made important contributions to the sport and future of purebred dogs," said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. "They are truly committed to excellence, consisten  more
The Lancet Publishes Study Showing Hyperkalemia Drug May Help Kidney Patients Stay on Hypertension Treatment
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: The respected peer-reviewed, medical journal The Lancet will publish today the results of a study presented in May at the National Kidney Foundation's 2019 Spring Clinical Meetings as a late breaking clinical trial that may offer hope to some patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) whose hypertension is difficult to treat. It is challenging for many patients to stay on spironolactone therapy, wh  more
The Mark of Distinction in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery issued the following news release: A recent article published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, one of the two official publications of The Aesthetic Society, developed a series of questions and answers plastic surgeons can utilize in the management of asymptomatic patients with textured surface breast implants. The recent, voluntary recall by Allergan of their Biocell textured breast implants has left surgeons  more
TIAA Names Steve Fischer as CEO of TIAA Bank and Colbert Narcisse as EVP of Wealth Management
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- TIAA, a provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and governmental fields, issued the following news release: TIAA, a leading financial services provider, today named Steve Fischer as Chief Executive Officer of TIAA Bank and Colbert Narcisse Executive Vice President of Wealth Management following the retirement of Blake Wilson, Head of Individual Relationships, Chairman and CEO of TIAA Bank. Fischer and Narcisse will report to Lori Dickers  more
TIAA Names Steve Fischer as CEO of TIAA Bank and Colbert Narcisse as EVP of Wealth Management
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association issued the following news release: TIAA, a leading financial services provider, today named Steve Fischer as Chief Executive Officer of TIAA Bank and Colbert Narcisse Executive Vice President of Wealth Management following the retirement of Blake Wilson, Head of Individual Relationships, Chairman and CEO of TIAA Bank. Fischer and Narcisse will report to Lori Dickerson Fouche, Chief Executive Officer, TIAA Financial Solutions (  more
To Improve Patient Safety, Northwell Now Using UV Technology at Northern Westchester, Staten Island University Hospitals to Disinfect ORs
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Sept. 20 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - PurpleSun uses multivector ultraviolet technology to disinfect * * * Northwell Health hospitals are now using a patented form of ultraviolet technology to reduce pathogens in the environment that present the risk of hospital-acquired infections. This new light-based technology, developed by PurpleSun, has been rolled out at two Northwell hospitals - Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco and State  more
UNITE HERE Issues Joint Statement on UAW Strike at General Motors
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following joint statement by President D. Taylor and Nia Winston, President of UNITE HERE Local 24 in Detroit on the United Auto Workers strike at General Motors: "On behalf of 300,000 members from Detroit and across our Union, UNITE HERE stands in solidarity with the 50,000 UAW wor  more
Urban Land Institute: New York City Housing Authority and Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority Selected as Winners of the 2019 Robert C. Larson Housing Policy Leadership Award
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Urban Land Institute issued the following news release: The New York City Housing Authority and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority have been selected by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing as the joint winners of the 2019 Robert C. Larson Housing Policy Leadership Award, which is an annual recognition of the innovative ways the public sector is addressing the country's affordable housing crisis. The winners, selected by a jury of nati  more
Urologic Cancer Expert Brings Latest Science to NYU Langone Hospital--Brooklyn
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but it is also one of the most treatable when discovered early. To lead the efforts of NYU Langone Hospital--Brooklyn in the early detection of prostate cancer and urinary cancer, Mohit Gupta, MD, has been appointed director of urologic oncology. Dr. Gupta, a urologic oncologist, is highly trained   more
Victory! Publishers Clearing House Bans Glue Traps After PETA Appeal
JERICHO, New York, Sept. 17 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Company Nabs Mouse-Shaped Vegan Chocolates in Thanks for Compassionate Move * * * Just hours after PETA shared how mice, birds, and other animals suffer immensely when caught in glue traps, Publishers Clearing House pledged to stop selling the vile devices and has removed them from its online catalog. "Publishers Clearing House did the right thing in banning glue traps, wh  more
Vivo Health Pharmacy Receives Accreditation Commission for Health Care Accreditation With Distinction in Oncology
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Sept. 20 -- Vivo Health Pharmacy, a member of Northwell Health, issued the following news: * * * - Vivo Health Pharmacy at Center for Advanced Medicine recognized * * * Vivo Health Pharmacy, a specialty pharmacy that provides services at several Northwell Health hospitals and ambulatory facilities, has been recognized for its quality of patient care. Vivo Health Specialty Pharmacy and Vivo Health Pharmacy at CFAM received accreditation by demonstrating compliance to  more
White Supremacy Is Being Internationalized and Weaponized Like Never Before, Says New Anti-Defamation League Report
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: A new report from ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) provides an in-depth analysis of the international spread of white supremacy. Hate Beyond Borders: The Internationalization of White Supremacy shows how American white supremacists are attempting to export their message and activities and are finding a receptive audience among likeminded bigots overseas. Produced by ADL's Center on Extremism in collaboration wi  more
Wildlife Conservation Society: It's Time for Boo at the Zoo
BRONX, New York, Sept. 16 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * - Halloween Fun for All Ages Returns to the Bronx Zoo - Weekends Saturday, Sept. 28 - Sunday, Nov. 3 plus Columbus Day * * * The Bronx Zoo is once again celebrating the coming of fall with a Halloween tradition that has become a family favorite for New Yorkers and tourists alike. Boo at the Zoo returns to the Bronx on weekends starting Saturday, September 28 through Sunday, November 3 (in  more
Wildlife Conservation Society: New York Aquarium and Queens Zoo Both Receive 'Top Honors' at AZA Annual Conference Awards Ceremony
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * - New York Aquarium Wins Exhibit Category for Ocean Wonders: Sharks! - Queens Zoo and Roger Williams Park Zoo Win North American Conservation Category for New England Cottontail Rabbit Breeding and Recovery Program * * * The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) announced that WCS's New York Aquarium and Queens Zoo have been recognized with Top Honors in two separate categories du  more
Wildlife Conservation Society: Want to Cut Extinction Risk in Half? Protect Underappreciated Wilderness Areas, Nature Study Says
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * - New maps identify global wilderness regions that safeguard biodiversity * * * Wilderness areas, long known for intrinsic conservation value, are far more valuable for biodiversity than previously believed, and if conserved, will cut the world's extinction risk in half, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. Wilderness areas - where human impact has been absent or minimal - a  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: Ex-Comptroller Curry, Journalist Dedman to Keynote 23rd Annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - Transformative Innovations, Technology Reflect Conference Theme of an Industry in Change * * * Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Bill Dedman and Thomas J. Curry, a distinguished lawyer and former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency, will serve as keynote speakers for the 23rd annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium being held Nov. 10-13, JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, in Orlando, Fla. This yea  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: Share Buyback Transaction Details September 12-18, 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer today reports that it has repurchased 89,500 of its own ordinary shares in the period from September 12, 2019, up to and including September 18, 2019, for Euros5.7 million and at an average share price of Euros63.24. These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on February 20, 2019, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to Euros250 million during 2019. The cumulative   more
Wolters Kluwer Supports Integrated Care Teams With New Audio Digest Multi-Specialty Lecture Playlists Providing Valuable Cross-Specialty Perspectives
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: As more clinicians practice as part of a multidisciplinary care team, having a broad understanding of issues outside their usual practice is becoming increasingly essential. To address this need, Wolters Kluwer, Health launched the Audio Digest Multi-Specialty CME Collection, which gives clinicians streamlined access to lectures on relevant topics beyond their domains of expertise. The playlists have been curated for  more
World Resources Institute Issues Statement on New York Declaration of Forests
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The World Resources Institute issued the following statement by Craig Hanson, vice president for food, forest, water and the ocean: A new report to assess progress on the New York Declaration of Forests (NYDF) --signed on September of 2014-- was released today in the lead-up to the 2019 United Nations Climate Summit. Five years after a landmark pledge to cut the rate of natural forest loss by half and restore 150 million hectares of land by 2020, the global state of fore  more
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