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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday October 06, 2019 ( 247 items )  

'Insect Apocalypse' Author to Speak at East Tennessee State University Wednesday
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: "Science Writing in an Age of Climate Change" is the topic of a free public talk to be given by author Brooke Jarvis at East Tennessee State University on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Brown Hall auditorium. Jarvis is the author of "The Insect Apocalypse is Here: What does it mean for the rest of life on Earth?" This noted article appeared in the New York Times Magazine in November 2018 and prom  more

451 Research Expands Its Reach and Coverage to the Middle East and Africa
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The 451 Research issued the following news release: 451 Research, a leading technology research and advisory firm, today announced its expansion into the Middle East and Africa. This move signifies the firm's commitment to providing essential insight on technology innovation and market disruption to enterprise leaders around the world. "Given the remarkable growth we have seen in many areas of the IT industry within the Middle East and Africa, it is beneficial for us to mak  more

98.7FM ESPN New York Signs Two-Year Deal With New York Islanders
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: 98.7FM ESPN New York has reached a two-year deal with the New York Islanders allowing fans to hear the Isles' games primarily on ESPN 1050 AM with select games on 98.7FM New York. The agreement allows 98.7FM New York to do a minimum of 60 games on air. Chris King will continue as the Islanders play-by-play commentator and will be joined by analyst Greg Picker. "Adding one of the bright young teams  more

A&E Network to Premiere Two-Part 'Biography' Special Event 'Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On' Sunday, November 24 and Monday, November 25 at 9P
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- A&E Television Networks issued the following news release: A&E Network's genre-defining, Emmy Award-winning 'Biography' franchise will premiere the two-part definitive documentary highlighting the prolific career of Garth Brooks, the best-selling solo artist of all time. "Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On" will premiere over two consecutive nights Sunday, November 24 and Monday, November 25 at 9PM ET/PT on A&E. The documentary offers an intimate look into Brooks' life as a mus  more

Accenture to Acquire Nytec to Innovate Connected Experiences for Clients
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Acquisition will add deep expertise in IoT engineering and software platform development to Accenture Industry X.0 * * * NEW YORK and KIRKLAND, WA - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire Nytec Inc., an award-winning product innovation and engineering company. Founded in 1975, Nytec is headquartered in Kirkland, WA, and has a team of 250 professionals. Ny  more

Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology Reaccredits 10 Alfred State College Programs
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 1 -- Alfred State College issued the following news: Reaffirming that Alfred State is committed to providing a high-quality technical education, the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) has reaccredited 10 of the college's technology-related majors. Programs that were recently reaccredited include: computer engineering technology (AAS and BS), electrical engineering technology (AAS and BS), mechanical engineering technology (AAS and BS), surveying engine  more

Addition to the S&P BSE SME IPO Index
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: With reference to Notice No: 20191003-16, Misquita Engineering Limited (Exchange ticker - 542801), is being listed on the SME Platform of BSE effective Friday, October 04, 2019. Effective at the open of Monday, October 07, 2019, the stock will be added to the below index. See table here (https://us.spindices.com/documents/indexnews/announcements/20191004-1009160/1009160_mediarelease-addition  more

Adelphi University: Drawing Dinosaurs - Young Illustrator's Publishing Breakthrough
GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 1 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Last September, assistant professor of biology Michael D. D'Emic, PhD, was given a two-week deadline to publish a paper in the journal Science Advances on newly discovered fossils. Needing a graphic to accompany his findings, he turned to Sae Bom Ra '19, then a senior majoring in scientific illustration. This was the first of three paleontological illustrations that Ra presented at Adelphi's annual Research Day in A  more

Adelphi University: Is Tolerance to Pesticides Aiding Spread of Invasive Species? Student Takes to Lab to Find Out
GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 2 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Adelphi University issued the following news: As January cold descended on New York and her classmates huddled inside for warmth, ReginaLena McManus '19, then a senior biology and anthropology double major, spent her break outside on the frigid Jamaica Bay shoreline catching crabs--for science. She walked the Long Island beach, turning over rocks and grabbing the crustaceans that scrambled out--both native mud crabs and Asian shore crabs, a  more

Albany County Executive McCoy Selects New Rail Trail Bridge Design
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- Albany County issued the following news: * * * - Replacement Addresses Current Bridge's Extensive Structural Deficiencies & Saves Taxpayer Dollars * * * Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced today the final choice for the future of the structurally unsound bridge along the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail that traverses New Scotland Road/New York State Route 85 in Slingerlands. The decision for the two-girder bridge was made after two informa  more

Albany Law School: Dean Ouellette in Geneva - U.N. Hosts Leading Experts in Bioethics, Disability
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * - Discussions to Inform Special Rapporteur's Report to U.N. Human Rights Council * * * A global group of experts and scholars convened in Geneva, Switzerland, in September to tackle some of humanity's most difficult questions--and Albany Law School President and Dean Alicia Ouellette was among them, making an impact on the world stage. Dean Ouellette was invited by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rig  more

Albany Law School: Government Law Center, New York State Bar Association Publish Book to Inform Immigration Policy
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: Albany Law School and the New York State Bar Association teamed up to publish a comprehensive 19-chapter book detailing current immigration law and policy at the local, state, and national levels. The book, Is America Fulfilling Its Promise? Safeguarding the Legal Protections of Immigrants, provides a comprehensive view of immigration enforcement and reform in the United States--a much-debated issue in American discourse.   more

American Indian Science & Engineering Society Gives Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Its Highest Honor
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 4 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Professor Emeritus Roger Dube receives Ely S. Parker Award from AISES * * * The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) announced that Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Emeritus Roger Dube is the winner of its annual Ely S. Parker Award. The award recognizes engineers, scientists and educators who have provided exemplary service to the American Indian/Alaska N  more

Archer-Daniels-Midland Issues Statement Regarding Flour Recall
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 4 -- Archer-Daniels-Midland, a food processing and commodities trading company, issued the following statement regarding a flour recall: "ADM Milling Co. has been notified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that samples of flour from two production lots manufactured on Dec. 9, 2018, and Dec. 21, 2018, in our mill in Buffalo, New York, tested positive for E.coli. Out of an abundance of caution, ADM is voluntarily recalling all flour produced with the same hard red w  more

Bankrate: Out-of-Network ATM Withdrawals Cost More Than Ever
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release, dated Oct. 2: The cost of the average out-of-network ATM withdrawal has reached a new record high of $4.72, according to the latest Bankrate.com Checking Account and ATM Fee Study, which has surveyed non-interest and interest accounts and their associated fees for more than 20 years. This all-in fee, which includes the ATM surcharge - the fee that ATM owners charge non-customers - as well as the p  more

Bausch + Lomb Enters Licensing Agreement With Intraocular Lens Design Group Tatvum Research
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 1 -- Bausch + Lomb issued the following news release: Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company, today announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Tatvum Research, a company focused on intraocular lens (IOL) development and design. The agreement provides Bausch + Lomb with worldwide commercial rights to new IOL designs for enVista(R) IOLs that will address astigmatism and presbyopia. "This agreement is part of our continued investment in exp  more

Blackstone Closes Acquisition of Vungle, a Leading Mobile Performance Marketing Platform
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that private equity funds managed by Blackstone ("Blackstone") have completed the previously announced acquisition of Vungle, a leading performance marketing platform for in-app video advertisements on mobile devices. Vungle is trusted by publishers of more than 60,000 mobile apps worldwide, including top brands such as Rovio, Zynga, Pandora, Microsoft, and Scopely, amo  more

Blackstone Completes the Acquisition of Euros1 Billion Majority Stake in Luminor
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Luminor announced today the acquisition of a 60% majority stake in the bank by a consortium led by private equity funds managed by Blackstone. The bank's current owners, Nordea Bank Abp ("Nordea") and DNB BANK ASA ("DNB"), will each retain a 20% equity stake in Luminor. The consortium, which includes a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority ("ADIA"), as well as other co-investors, ha  more

Blackstone Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that it will host its third quarter 2019 investor conference call on October 23, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. EST. You can listen to the call by dialing +1 (877) 391-6747 (U.S. domestic) or +1 (617) 597-9291 (international) passcode number 149 943 55#. Additionally, the conference call will be broadcast live over the internet and you can listen to it through the Shareholders section  more

Blackstone to Acquire 65% Controlling Interest in Great Wolf Resorts and Form New $2.9 Billion Joint Venture With Centerbridge Partners
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone Real Estate Partners IX, an affiliate of Blackstone (NYSE: BX) ("Blackstone"), and affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. ("Centerbridge", the existing owner) announced today that Blackstone is acquiring a 65% controlling interest in Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. ("Great Wolf" or the "Company"). Great Wolf is a leading owner and operator of family-oriented entertainment resorts, with 18 resorts aroun  more

Blackstone to Buy U.S. Logistics Assets From Colony Capital for $5.9 Billion
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Colony Capital, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) ("Colony Capital," or the "Company") and Blackstone Real Estate Partners IX, an affiliate of Blackstone (NYSE: BX), announced today that they have entered into definitive agreements for Blackstone to acquire Colony Industrial, the industrial real estate assets and affiliated industrial operating platform of Colony Capital, for an aggregate purchase price of $5.9 billion. T  more

Blackstone to Partner With Leading French Dark Fiber Provider Sipartech
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced the signing of definitive documentation by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities ("Blackstone") to form an equity partnership with Sipartech S.A. ("Sipartech"), a provider of telecom infrastructure solutions in France. Sipartech holds a leading position in the deployment of dark fiber, with a focus on serving data center and hyperscaler customers that are the largest consumers  more

Brooklyn Law School: Professor Anita Bernstein Wins Prestigious William L. Prosser Award
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 24 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: Anita Bernstein, Anita and Stuart Subotnick Professor of Law, has been selected to receive the 2020 William L. Prosser Award by the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Torts and Compensation Systems. The Prosser Award recognizes "outstanding contributions of law teachers in scholarship, teaching, and service" related to torts and compensation systems. Bernstein, a nationally recognized authority on  more

Brooklyn Law School: Professor Lawrence Solan Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Germanic Society for Forensic Linguistics
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 26 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: The Germanic Society for Forensic Linguistics (GSFL) honored Professor Lawrence Solan, director of the Center for the Study of Law, Language & Cognition, with its 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award, along with Kate Haworth of Aston University. The awards were presented at the GSFL Annual Roundtable held at the University of Graz, Austria, in September. The prestigious awards are given out each year to researchers or pr  more

Bryon Christensen Joins Ernst and Young National Tax Department
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, issued the following news release: Ernst & Young LLP (EY) announced today that Bryon Christensen has joined as a principal in the Tax Controversy practice of the firm's National Tax Department, located in Seattle. Christensen was most recently Associate General Counsel (Tax) for Microsoft Corporation. "Bryon has wide technical knowledge and a history of success in managing the constant movement of US and   more

Cadwalader Guides LSTA in Creating 'Compounded SOFR in Arrears Concept Document'
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader worked closely with the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) to develop a "concept credit agreement" document that references a compounded average of SOFRs calculated in arrears. The document, which was distributed to a wide group of market participants to solicit review and feedback, is part of a continuing effort to educate interested parties on replac  more

Cadwalader Recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2020
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader is recognised by The Legal 500 UK 2020 as a leading firm in several practice areas. The independent, research-based survey of clients and leading practitioners ranks Cadwalader among the top firms in the following categories: * Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency * Corporate Tax * Derivatives (including Commodities) * Structured Products and Securitisation   more

California A.G. Becerra Urges Court to Deny Purdue Pharma's Request to Halt Case, Continues Fight for Accountability
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 4 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today urged the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to deny Purdue Pharma's request for a preliminary injunction that would delay California's efforts to hold the Sackler family accountable. Purdue Pharma seeks to halt the lawsuits brought forth by Attorney General Becerra and a coalition of 25 attorneys gener  more

Canon U.S.A. Releases New Desktop Laser Printers to Aid Fleet-Level Productivity
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Oct. 1 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: On a quest to increase office efficiency, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces the availability of new imageCLASS and imageRUNNER multifunction printers (MFPs) and single function printers (SFPs). These new models, when implemented into compatible fleet environments, can provide customers the ability to better optimize their print-related activity in scenarios where device footprint, u  more

CBS Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) announced today that it will report results for the third quarter 2019 before the market opens on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The earnings announcement will be available in the Financial News section of the Company's corporate website, www.cbscorporation.com. The Company will then conduct a teleconference call at 8:30 AM, ET.  more

Central Hudson Launches 2019 Fall Foliage Photo Contest
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Sept. 30 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Local photography enthusiasts are encouraged to capture the essence of the Mid-Hudson Valley's autumn scenery in a photograph and enter Central Hudson's seventh annual Fall Foliage Photo Contest for a chance to win $500. "The Mid-Hudson Valley is well known for its fall colors, and our contest offers another opportunity to highlight the natural beauty of our regio  more

Christian Hawthorne Joins Kilpatrick Townsend in Seattle
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton announced today the addition of Christian Hawthorne as an associate in the firm's Seattle office. She joins the firm's rapidly growing internationally-recognized Trademark and Copyright Team as the team continues to expand in Atlanta, Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York. Ms. Hawthorne focuses her practice on trademark and copyright protection and enfor  more

Christopher LaPoint Appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 2 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Christopher L. LaPoint has been appointed clinical assistant professor of physician assistant studies at Clarkson University. He previously served as an adjunct professor at Clarkson; a physician assistant in family medicine and physician assistant hospitalist at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center; and a physician assistant in dermatology/surgery at St. Lawrence Surgery. LaPoint has served as a preceptor to students from   more

City of New York and Council Member Rodriguez Announce City's Progress on Inwood NYC Action Plan
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Deputy Mayor Vicki Been, NYCEDC President and CEO James Patchett and City Officials from NYC Parks, Department of Cultural Affairs, Department of Education, Department of Small Business Services, Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), New York Public Library and Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez today shared a comprehensive update on the Inwood NYC Action Plan which was approved   more

Columbia Mailman School of Public Health: Aspirin May Prevent Air Pollution Harms
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: A new study is the first to report evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may lessen the adverse effects of air pollution exposure on lung function. The team of researchers from the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, Harvard Chan School of Public Health, Boston University School of Medicine published their findings in the American Jou  more

Columbia University-Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Walter Pitman - Discovered Key to Plate Tectonics
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * - Seabed Observations Suddenly Changed View of Earth * * * Walter Pitman, a seagoing geophysicist who spotted a crucial piece of a huge puzzle that revolutionized the earth sciences, died Oct. 1 at the age of 87. The cause was complications of pneumonia, said his family; he passed away at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale, N.Y. At the time of his death, he was a special research scientist a  more

Computer Generated Solutions Survey Reveals a Blend of Automation and Human Interaction Will Drive Meaningful Connections Between Customers and Brands
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Computer Generated Solutions, a provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, issued the following news: CGS, a global provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, today announced findings from its 2019 CGS Customer Service Chatbots & Channels Survey. The results showed that consumers willingness to use AI as a go-to resource is waning as they struggle to have productive interactions. CGS surveyed more t  more

Computer Generated Solutions to Sponsor Human Capital Institute Webinar Focused on Digital Upskilling Through Use of Technology
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Computer Generated Solutions, a provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, issued the following news: CGS, a global provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, today announced it will be sponsoring and participating in the Human Capital Institute (HCI) webinar titled, Digital Upskilling through Use of Technology, on Tuesday, October 15, at 1 p.m. EDT. Moderated by HCI, the webinar panel includes Chris  more

Connecticut A.G. Tong Announces Court Victory to Compel EPA to Regulate Interstate Smog Pollution
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: Attorney General William Tong today announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has sided with six states including Connecticut and the City of New York in rejecting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's effort to undermine interstate smog pollution regulation. Click here (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/AG/Press_Releases/2019/CSAPR-Close-Out.pdf?la  more

Connecticut A.G. Tong Supports Daca Holders in SCOTUS Brief
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general led by New York Attorney General Letitia James in filing a brief in the United States Supreme Court in the coalition's ongoing lawsuit to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The lawsuit, originally filed in September 2017, will be heard by the Supreme Court this fall. The suit argues that the T  more

Consumers, Business Owners Get More With Major Relaunch of Delta SkyMiles American Express Cards
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- American Express issued the following news release: Consumers and business owners will experience industry-leading rewards starting January 30, 2020, when American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) relaunch the Delta SkyMiles(R) American Express Card portfolio. Driven by extensive research, listening to customers and a continuous effort to exceed customer expectations, the portfolio will have benefits that offer more ways to earn miles and feature new tra  more

Cornell University: New Metabolic Discovery May Inform Heart Disease, Diabetes Solutions
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 3 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: Science may be inching closer to thwarting obesity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, as Cornell biochemists have uncovered a key step in how the human body metabolizes sugar, according to new research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Martha S. Field, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has further characterized this human metabolic pathway, by identifying two enzymes calle  more

Cornell University: Online Tool Helps Guide Wildlife Repopulation Efforts
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: It's a common sight in the Northeast: Flocks of wild turkeys strutting across the road, frustrating commuters. But this wasn't always the case. Less than a century ago, Eastern wild turkey had been nearly eliminated from the Northeast, requiring careful planning by wildlife ecologists to reestablish them in their natural habitat. The effort took decades. Wildlife ecologists often turn to reintroduction programs to help   more

Cornell University: Plants Use Common 'Language' For Emergency Alerts
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 3 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: There's long been a theory that talking to plants can help them grow better. But what if plants themselves could "talk" to each other? That's a question that Andre Kessler, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, and his research team addressed over a 12-year study that examined plant-to-plant communication in goldenrod. According to their research, published Sept. 23 in Current Biology, pla  more

Cornell University: Researchers Raise Temperature for Exciton Condensation
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 3 [TNSenergyresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: New Cornell-led research is pointing the way toward an elusive goal of physicists - high-temperature superfluidity - by exploring excitons in atomically thin semiconductors. An exciton, which consists of a bound electron-hole pair, is a mobile bundle of energy that is able to exist in insulators and semiconductors. By using excitons with large binding energy, the researchers were able to increase the   more

Cornell University: Scientists Retrace Monarch's Toxin-Immunity Evolution
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 3 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: Small genetic changes prevent a normally fatal poison from killing monarch butterflies. By editing these genes into laboratory fruit flies using CRISPR technology, scientists have reconstructed evolution and instantly conferred - in the flies - the same toxin resistance enjoyed by monarchs. "We experimentally went back in evolutionary time to reconstruct an event that happened naturally several time  more

Corning Expands 3D Cell Culture Portfolio With Two New Product Offerings
CORNING, New York, Oct. 4 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: * * * - Corning Elplasia plates and Matrigel matrix for organoid culture enables development of more predictive models for cancer and other critical diseases * * * Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced two additions to its 3D cell culture portfolio that provide new solutions to support spheroid and organoid culture models. Elplasia, a 3D cell culture m  more

Corning Launches Corning MicroDEN Automated System for Generating Dendritic Cells
CORNING, New York, Oct. 4 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: * * * - Automated system designed to increase efficiency in cell therapy research * * * Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today launched Corning(R) MicroDEN, an automated perfusion cell culture system that provides a more efficient process for the differentiation of monocytes into dendritic cells than current manual methods. The Corning(R) MicroDEN system enables   more

Cummings Foundation Awards $25K to Trocaire College for Imaging Simulation Software
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 1 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release: Students in Trocaire College's Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) and Echocardiography (Echo) certificate programs are now learning real-life skills from cutting edge simulation software, thanks to a grant from the James H. Cummings Foundation. The $25,370 grant award allowed the college to purchase SonoSim software, which simulates a broad range of clinical ultrasound scenarios, from normal to pathologic. In add  more

DASNY and SUNY Complete $19 Million SUNY Plattsburgh Residence Hall Project
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * - Renovations to Whiteface Hall Incorporates Sustainable Elements, Includes New Mountain-View Lounge * * * The Dormitory Authority of New York (DASNY) and The State University of New York (SUNY), today announced the on-time completion of the $19 million DASNY project to renovate SUNY Plattsburgh's Whiteface Hall. This project is part of roughly $73 million in capital renovation projects DA  more

De Blasio Administration Announces Community-Centered Public-Private Challenge to Open 20 New Schools and Transform 20 Existing Schools Across 5 Boroughs
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - $32 Million Public-Private Partnership with Initial Support from XQ Institute and Robin Hood will Transform Learning at 40 Schools * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced the Imagine Schools NYC Challenge, a public-private partnership to create 20 new schools and transform 20 existing schools across New York City into schools of the future. The XQ Institu  more

Deb Oliver Named to SRC Board of Trustees
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 30 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: Deb Oliver, former president and CEO of Seagate Government Solutions, has been named the newest member of the SRC, Inc., board of trustees. Oliver's ability to develop and guide strong senior leadership teams has helped the companies she has worked for achieve their strategic objectives. Oliver began her career in the GE Aerospace Edison E  more

DEC and New York Sea Grant Award More Than $74,000 in Grants for Marine and Coastal District Conservation, Education and Research Projects
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG) today announced more than $74,000 in funding for recreational fishing projects. The funding comes from the sale of New York State's Marine and Coastal District license plates (leaves DEC website) and will support six initiatives to help educate students, enhance fishing access   more

DEC Announces Grand Opening of New Upper Esopus Fire Tower at Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Supports Governor Cuomo's Adventure NY Initiative to Connect New Yorkers with the Outdoors * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Basil Seggos today announced the opening of the new Upper Esopus Fire Tower at the Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center (CVC) in Mt. Tremper, NY. The completion of the project was announced during a   more

DemocracyNYC, Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities, Campaign Finance Board Team Up to Create Voter Guides in American Sign Language
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Over 200,000 New Yorkers who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing can now access video clips on candidates running for office for the upcoming and future elections * * * For the first time, DemocracyNYC, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), and the Campaign Finance Board introduced today Voter Guides in American Sign Language (ASL). These new guides will lessen the barriers that people who   more

DNC, CNN, and the New York Times Announce Candidates Participating in Fourth Democratic Presidential Primary Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, the DNC, CNN, and The New York Times announced that 12 candidates have been invited to participate in the fourth Democratic presidential primary debate. Each candidate was invited based on qualification criteria agreed to by the DNC, CNN, and The New York Times that were announced in May 2019. The debate will stream live in its entirety, without requiring log-in to a cable provider, exclusively to  more

EisnerAmper Named 'Best North American Accounting Firm' by Hedgeweek for Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: Hedgeweek, one of the hedge fund industry's leading publications, announced that EisnerAmper LLP was voted the "Best North American Accounting Firm" at its 2019 Hedgeweek USA Awards gala in New York City on September 26. The winners were decided by Hedgeweek readers who include investors, managers and other leading industry professionals. "We're honored to be named by Hedgeweek as the "Best North American Accoun  more

EisnerAmper Names 11 New Partners
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: EisnerAmper LLP, a leading global business advisory firm announced that it has admitted 11 new partners--accounting and advisory professionals who have years of experience successfully serving clients, the firm and the accounting profession. "We're celebrating our largest new partner class, many of whom started their careers here," said Charly Weinstein, EisnerAmper CEO. "Each of these 11 accomplished professionals  more

Empire State Development Announces Cyromech Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Plant in Onondaga County
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 4 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: Cryogenic Equipment Manufacturer Will Consolidate Operations in New 76,000 Square-Foot Facility in the Town of DeWitt; Will Create Almost 20 New Jobs Investment Complements "CNY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that cryogenic equipment manufacturer Cryomech will consolidate operations in an e  more

Epstein Becker Green Attorney Jennifer Gefsky Authors Book, Your Turn
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * - Careers, kids, and comebacks--a working mother's guide * * * Epstein Becker Green is pleased to congratulate Jennifer Gefsky, Member of the Firm, on the launch of her book, Your Turn: Careers, Kids, and Comebacks--A Working Mother's Guide, co-authored with Stacey Delo and published by HarperCollins. "For those who have decided to step away from the corporate world, whether it's for one year or 20, we sh  more

ESPN: City of Hoops - Tickets for 2019 Jimmy V Men's Classic Now on Sale
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 2 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - Game Times Determined for Annual Event * * * Tickets for the 2019 Jimmy V Men's Classic presented by Corona, taking place on Tuesday, Dec. 10, are now on sale. The 25th annual event will feature a potential top-15 matchup with Louisville facing national champion runner-up Texas Tech at 7 p.m. ET, followed by UConn playing Indiana at 9 p.m. Both matchups will air on ESPN from Madison Squar  more

FCB Unites North American Offices Under New Structure That Brings Leadership Promotions
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- FCB issued the following news release: In a move to deliver clients greater access to talent, capabilities and stronger integrated solutions, FCB today announced a new North American structure that will unite its offices in the region under dedicated leadership. The new structure will provide efficiencies in work process and investment strategy across the region, while further fueling the agency's creative culture and the ideas it yields. Canada & New York CEO Tyler Turnbu  more

Forbes Media: The One Free Press Coalition Marks Solemn Anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi's Murder
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: The One Free Press Coalition, a united group of pre-eminent editors and publishers using their global reach and social platforms to spotlight journalists under attack worldwide, today issued its monthly "10 Most Urgent" list, and marked the solemn one-  more

Ford Teams Up With Techstars Detroit for Fifth Year, Mentoring 2019 Class of Technology Startups
DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company is proud to continue its collaboration with Techstars Detroit, mentoring this year's group of technology startups as part of its long-standing relationship with Techstars Detroit. The Techstars Detroit class of 2019 unveiling updated businesses today at Demo Day are: * Airspace Link, Detroit, MI - FAA-certified enterprise SaaS platform managing local government airspace for drones. * Alpha Drive, N  more

Former FASB Leader to Join BKD as a Partner
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- BKD, a certified public accountant and advisory firm, issued the following news release: BKD CPAs & Advisors will add Rick Cole as a partner in the firm's New York City office, effective October 1, 2019. Cole has more than 25 years of experience working to help higher education and not-for-profit (NFP) organizations succeed. He specializes in audits and advisory services for those industries. "Rick's expertise will allow us to continue to help NFP organizations  more

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Reveals New First-Class Harley Pasternak-Designed Fitness Facility
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Harley Pasternak is a world-renowned fitness and nutrition authority, celebrity personal trainer, New York Times bestselling author, and now the official Global Fitness Advisor for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Widely recognised for his innovative approach to full-body fitness, he has transformed the fitness facility at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore into one of the first Harley Pasternak-designed  more

Four-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner David Barstow to Visit Northwestern University Oct. 2
EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Northwestern University issued the following news: * * * - Medill alum to discuss the state of investigative journalism * * * Northwestern alumnus, four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and former New York Times journalist David Barstow will visit Northwestern University for a conversation on the state of investigative journalism Oct. 2. Barstow, a senior writer at The New York Times, this spring became the first journalist to win a fourth Pulitzer in a reporting c  more

Fox News Channel Marks 71 Consecutive Quarters as the Most-Watched Cable News Network in Total Day and Primetime
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) finished the third quarter of 2019 marking 71 consecutive quarters as the most-watched cable news network in total day and primetime among total viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. During 3Q'19, FNC averaged 1.4 million viewers and 230,000 with A25-54 in total day. In primetime, FNC delivered 2.4 million viewers and 366,000 in the 25-54 demogra  more

Fox News Channel Signs Political Pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to Contributor Role
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) has signed political pollster and commentator Kristen Soltis Anderson as a contributor, the network announced today. In this role, she will offer political analysis across FNC's daytime and primetime programming as well as FOX News Sunday. She will make her first appearance today on Outnumbered. Anderson is the co-founder of Echelon Insights, an opinion  more

Fujifilm Introduces Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS-X 1440 Binoculars
VALHALLA, New York, Oct. 1 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its FUJINON TECHNO-STABI TS-X 1440 binoculars, a flagship model in its FUJINON TECHNO-STABI Series. The TS-X1440 14x magnification binocular offer the world's best/*1 vibration correction angle/*2 of +-6 and outstanding optical performance. Its bright, clear, and stabilized view makes it a perfect choice for wildlife observation and astronomical  more

Fujifilm Powers Greater Interoperability and Collaboration for Wakemed Health & Hospitals
VALHALLA, New York, Oct. 2 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of Enterprise Imaging and Medical Informatics solutions, and part of the Fujifilm Healthcare portfolio, today announced that WakeMed Health and Hospitals has invested in Fujifilm's Synapse(R) VNA and Synapse(R) Mobility Enterprise Viewer to advance greater care quality and empower real-time collaboration. Both solutions are key components of the company's robust Enterp  more

Fujifilm Renews Global Brand Campaign 'Never Stop' and Reinforces Commitment to Innovative Solutions
VALHALLA, New York, Oct. 2 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation announced today that it will renew an integrated global branding campaign, "NEVER STOP", highlighting the company's transformational and diverse portfolio offerings and solutions. First launched in October 2018, the "NEVER STOP" campaign will continue to demonstrate the company's ongoing progress and commitment to enhance the quality of life for people worldwide. A new series of advertise  more

Fujifilm Takes Smartphone Photo Printing to the Next Level With the Instax Mini Link
VALHALLA, New York, Oct. 2 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of INSTAX Mini Link(TM), the latest in its line-up of instant printing devices. INSTAX Mini Link(TM) is a smartphone printer with a variety of unique functions designed to make on-the-go INSTAX instant printing even easier and more fun. The INSTAX Mini Link(TM) creates high-quality INSTAX instant prints from your smartphone camera roll, connecting the Mini   more

Fujifilm to Sponsor the World Marketing Summit 2019, Organized By Professor Philip Kotler, As Global Partner, and to Launch a Special Interview Website
VALHALLA, New York, Oct. 3 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is pleased to announce that it will sponsor the World Marketing Summit 2019 as a global partner. The World Marketing Summit was launched in 2010 by Professor Philip Kotler of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, widely known as the "Father of Modern Marketing". International organizations, government institutions, companies and researchers from a  more

Gibson Dunn Strengthens Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice With Addition of Three Highly Regarded Partners in New York
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 3 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news release: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Scott J. Greenberg, Steven A. Domanowski and Michael J. Cohen have joined the firm as partners in the New York office. They all join from Jones Day, continuing their highly successful business restructuring and reorganization practice. Greenberg, who was co-head of the Jones Day Business Restructuring & Reorganization practice out   more

Gov. Northam Announces Administration Appointments
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Governor Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his Administration today. Office of the Governor Grant Neely, Chief Communications Officer Grant Neely has been appointed Chief Communications Officer. He has led strategic communications and sustainability strategy for Dominion Energy, served as Chief of Staff to former Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, and has advised corporate clients a  more

Greenberg Traurig Welcomes Jonathan L. Bing, India L. Sneed to Government Law & Policy Practice in New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Two former New York officials have joined the Government Law & Policy Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP. The firm named highly sought-after lobbyist and former New York State Assemblyman Jonathan L. Bing as a shareholder in the New York and Albany offices. India L. Sneed, a former Mayoral Initiative Deputy Executive Director joins as an associate in New York. Sneed is a former Kings County Ass  more

Greenberg Traurig's Barbara T. Kaplan and Michelle Ferreira to Speak at the UCLA Annual Tax Controversy Institute Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 3 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Barbara T. Kaplan and Michelle Ferreira will speak at the UCLA Annual Tax Controversy Institute open forum on Oct. 22, 2019 in Beverly Hills, CA. Kaplan, co-chair of the firm's global Tax Practice and chair of the New York Tax Practice, will present during the session titled, "The Taxpayer First Act - The Impact on IRS Appeals and Tax Enforcement." Ferreira  more

GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 4 -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: * * * - Program Strengthens State's Efforts to Prevent Drugged Driving on New York Roadways 330 Drug Recognition Experts Now Certified Statewide * * * The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today recognized 19 law enforcement officers from across New York State who completed extensive training and are now nationally-certified Drug R  more

Hamilton College: Janack's Publishes Article in Pragmatism Today
CLINTON, New York, Oct. 1 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: The most recent issue of Pragmatism Today (http://www.pragmatismtoday.eu/index.php?id=2019summer1) includes an essay by John Stewart Kennedy Chair of Philosophy Marianne Janack. The article, titled "Why We Need to Think about 'Home': Thinking About Rorty's Cosmopolitanism," appeared in the issue devoted to Richard Rorty and contemporary American politics. Janack's article discusses the tensions in Rorty's appeal to both   more

Hamilton College: Nannas Awarded NSF Funding to Study Rare Chromosome
CLINTON, New York, Oct. 1 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Biology Natalie Nannas along with collaborators at the University of Georgia recently won a four-year National Science Foundation Grant for a project titled "Rebuilding a kinesin-based meiotic drive system from defined component." The $1,044,248 in awarded funding will support work to be done at both institutions. The grant focuses on understanding how a selfish chromosome can es  more

Hazen and Sawyer: 2019 NC AWWA-WEA Presentations
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Hazen and Sawyer, a provider of water quality research, issued the following news: Hazen and Sawyer staff will conduct 10 presentations at the 2019 NC AWWA-WEA Annual Conference, to be held November 3-6 in Raleigh NC. Our presentations will include: The Impact of a Water Effect Ratio Study on Dissolved Metals Criteria Implementation in NPDES Permit Chemical System Optimization for Plant Expansions Considerations for Selecting a WTP Residuals Management Strategy Trigger   more

HMSHost: Airport Restaurant Month Treats Travelers to a Dining Getaway Experience
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- HMSHost, a creator of dining for travel venues, issued the following news release: Attention travelers: Hungry for an exclusive James Beard dining getaway experience? Well, head to the airport to savor HMSHost's October Airport Restaurant Month, where travelers can eat their way to a one-of-a-kind New York City trip and dinner at a James Beard award-winning restaurant. At more than 60 restaurants across North American airports, travelers can enjoy this elevated di  more

IDG Communications: CSO Honors Organizations Leveraging World-Class Security Strategies
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- IDG Communications, a technology media, data and marketing services company, issued the following news release: IDG's CSO - the premier security media brand providing insight into business risk leadership - is pleased to announce the 2020 CSO50 award winners [click to tweet]. The annual award recognizes organizations for security projects and initiatives that demonstrate outstanding business value and thought leadership. A judging committee including CSOs, industry experts  more

IDG Launches Premium Resource for Technology Leaders, Insider Pro
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- IDG Communications, a technology media, data and marketing services company, issued the following news release: IDG Communications, Inc. - the world's leading tech media, data, and marketing services company - is proud to announce the launch of Insider Pro, the company's newest subscription service providing exclusive content from IDG publications on the hottest topics in technology (click to tweet). Insider Pro provides a unique platform where readers can access a multitude  more

Infor's NewPay Solution Receives FedRAMP Authorization
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Infor continues to invest in helping government agencies meet compliance requirements while doing business better * * * Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced that the company's NewPay solution has been FedRAMP authorized. NewPay is part of a recent U.S. government initiative to consolidate and modernize payroll, work scheduling and leave   more

Jewish Museum: Fall 2019 Season of Public Programs at the Jewish Museum
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The Jewish Museum issued the following news release: The Jewish Museum launches its fall 2019 season of public programs in October with lectures, panel discussions, performances, adult studio workshops, and more. Highlights include a panel discussion on American art today and politics with contemporary artists Mike Cloud, Louis Fratino, and Tschabalala Self on November 7;; and performances featuring Theo Bleckmann on November 14 and Dynasty Handbag on November 21. Further  more

Jones Lang LaSalle Arranges $97.5M Financing for Stamford Mixed-Use Project
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Loan proceeds will fund construction of the second phase of RXR's Atlantic Station development * * * JLL announced today that it has arranged $97.5 million in financing for the development of the second phase of Atlantic Station, a luxury mixed-use residential and retail property in downtown Stamford, Connecticut. JLL worked exclusively on behalf of the developer, RXR Realty, to secure the floating-rate constr  more

Jones Lang LaSalle Arranges Sale, Secures Financing for Kimpton Ink48 Hotel
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Hotel located in growing Midtown West submarket, near high-profile developments * * * JLL Hotels & Hospitality announced that the firm advised a global real estate investment manager on the sale of the 222-key Kimpton Ink48 Hotel, located in Manhattan's Midtown West submarket. JLL also secured acquisition financing for the buyer. Senior Managing Director Jeffrey Davis and Senior Vice President Stephany Chen l  more

JPMorgan Chase Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: As previously announced, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") will host a conference call to review third-quarter 2019 financial results on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). The results are scheduled to be released at approximately 7:00 a.m. (Eastern). The live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available on www.jpmorganchase.com under Investor Relations, Events   more

K&L Gates, Numerous Lawyers Honored for Diversity, Legal Leadership
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP congratulates New York and Pittsburgh litigation partner Eric Cottle for his election to both the board of directors of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association and the executive committee of The National Black Lawyers Top 100. Cottle is the latest of more than a dozen diverse and women lawyers from the firm to be recognized recently for their achievements within the legal i  more

Laura Siegel Rabinowitz Joins Greenberg Traurig's International Trade Practice in New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Laura Siegel Rabinowitz has joined the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder in its International Trade Practice. She was special counsel at Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP prior to joining the firm. Prior to entering private practice, Siegel Rabinowitz served as an attorney with U.S. Customs' Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, representing Customs in litigation in the Court  more

Leading Blockchain and Digital Assets Lawyer Michelle Gitlitz Joins Crowell & Moring
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Michelle Ann Gitlitz has joined Crowell & Moring's New York office to lead its global Blockchain and Digital Assets practice. Her addition strengthens the firm's ability to counsel clients, both emerging and established businesses, on the legal and regulatory issues that arise when clients invest in and incorporate blockchain technology and digital assets into their businesses. Gitlitz founded and co-led Bla  more

Litigation Note: Crowell & Moring Client Agilent Successfully Rebuts Preliminary Injunction Because Patent Likely Invalid
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: In October 2018, plaintiff Waters Corporation filed for a preliminary injunction against Crowell & Moring's client, Agilent, for it to cease selling InstantPCTM reagent, which is used during the development of biopharmaceuticals or biologics. Oral arguments were held last December. On Friday, September 20, 2019, the District of Delaware denied Waters' motion for a preliminary injunction. The dispute surroun  more

Littler's Terri M. Solomon Receives 2019 Alumni Award of Merit From Penn Law Alumni Society
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 3 -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Terri M. Solomon, a shareholder in the New York office of Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been selected by Penn Law Alumni Society to receive the 2019 Alumni Award of Merit. She will be presented with the award today at the Alumni Awards ceremony and reception. "We congratulate Terri on being selected for this distinguished award," s  more

LMG Life Sciences Recognizes Morgan Lewis for Life Sciences Law
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis has received 10 practice rankings and 24 individual lawyer recognitions in Legal Media Group's LMG Life Sciences guide for 2019. The guide recognizes law firms and individual lawyers for outstanding work in the life sciences industry across four main practice areas: financial and corporate; intellectual property (IP); non-IP litigation and enforcement; and regulatory. PRACTICE RANKINGS Financial an  more

Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center Professor Participates at U.N. General Assembly
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 30 -- The Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center issued the following news: LSU Law Professor Lecia Vicente participated in the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 23-27 in her capacity as Advisor to the Secretary of State for External Relations of Angola. Aside from the general debate, Vicente participated in events such as "The Futures of Education: Learning to Become" high-level panel, co-organized by the Permanent Missi  more

Marriott International: Eat, Drink And Be Rewarded!
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Marriott International issued the following news: * * * - Marriott Bonvoy Launches New 'Eat Around Town' Program, Allowing Members To Earn Points At Their Favorite Restaurants - Marriott Bonvoy Teams Up With Rewards Network So Members Can Earn As Many As Eight Points Per Dollar Spent At Participating Restaurants Across The United States * * * From New York pizza to Southern BBQ or SoCal sushi, dining experiences are an integral part of travel. Today, Marriott   more

Massachusetts A.G. Healey Urges Court to Reject Purdue Pharma's Request to Stop Lawsuits Against the Company and the Sacklers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey issued the following news release: * * * - 25-State Coalition Files Briefs in Bankruptcy Court; Letters Sent to Judge Supporting AG Healey's Opposition to Proposed Settlement and Nationwide Injunction * * * Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, along with a bipartisan group of 24 other attorneys general, filed two briefs today in federal bankruptcy court, opposing a request by Purdue Pharma to stop all lawsui  more

Mastercard and Square Partner to Bring Small Business Events to New York City and Los Angeles
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 1 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: In a combined effort to drive financial inclusion, Mastercard and Square today announced a two-city collaboration on Self Made, Square's event series focused on enhancing the skills of underserved business leaders to create economic and community impact through meaningful panels and interactive workshops. "We recognize the critical need to continually arm small business owners and micro-entrepreneurs with the tools and  more

Mastercard Launches Threat Scan to Assess Bank Fraud Exposure
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 1 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Mastercard today announced Threat Scan, a unique global service that helps banks proactively identify potential vulnerabilities in their authorization systems. The service was showcased this week at the Mastercard Cybersecurity Summit in Croatia. Cyber criminals are relentless in their efforts to exploit weaknesses in authorization systems. According to the Boston Consulting Group, cyberattacks hit financial services f  more

Mastercard: Purpose-Driven Leaders Come Together From Across Sectors to Make Sustained Commitments to Inclusive Growth at Inaugural Summit
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 4 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Co-hosted by the Aspen Institute and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, the new convening will examine opportunities to advance equitable and sustainable economic growth. At a time of rapid technological change, there is a pressing need to address how the digital economy can be put to work for everyone, everywhere. During the day-long event, Summit attendees will present new partnerships, grant announcements,   more

Matthew Hurlock Joins White & Case as a Partner in New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP announced today the addition of new partner Matthew Hurlock to its New York office. Hurlock will be part of the Firm's Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice and Global Private Equity (PE) Industry Group. "Matthew is a highly accomplished M&A lawyer with deep experience in private equity and substantial relationships throughout the industry," said John Reiss, Global Head of  more

Mayor De Blasio Announces That 14th Street Busway Takes Effect Today
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the new regulations governing 14th Street in Manhattan took effect this morning. As of today, 14th Street from 9th Avenue to 3rd Avenue is now a Transit and Truck Priority (TTP) corridor from 6 A.M. to 10 P.M., seven days a week. Designed to increase bus speeds and increase safety along 14th Street, the TTP pilot will last 18 months. With the M14 Select Bus Service now fully   more

Mayor De Blasio Announces Veterans Services' Commissioner Loree Sutton Stepping Down, Appointment of Lt. Col. James Hendon as Successor
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - DVS Releases Three-Year Report Documenting The Agency's Growth And Notable Achievements Under Commissioner Sutton's Leadership * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that Loree Sutton, MD, Brigadier General (ret.), will step down as Commissioner of the Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) during a press conference today at the Intrepid Air, Sea & Space Museum. Sutton will be succeeded by James Hend  more

Mayor De Blasio, Office for People With Disabilities Announce Month of Programing in Honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities to hold series of events with business community, disability advocates and elected officials to raise awareness of employment issues for New Yorkers with disabilities * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio and Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Commissioner Victor Calise announced a series of events during October 2019 as part of National Disability Emp  more

Mayor De Blasio, Speaker Johnson, District Council 37/1707 Local 95 and the Head Start Sponsoring Board Council Announce Tentative Agreement for Head Start Employees
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio, Speaker Corey Johnson, Labor Relations Commissioner Renee Campion, Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, District Council 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido, Local 95 President Linda McPherson and Head Start Sponsoring Board Council Director Andre Lake today announced a tentative agreement between District Council 37/1707 Local 95 and the Head Start Sponsoring Board Council of New York Cit  more

McDermott's Innovation Summit Focuses on Leading Hospital and Health Systems Investments in Innovations
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Event addresses the complex business, legal and compliance challenges that hospital and health systems face when investing in innovation and working with innovation partners * * * Leading international law firm McDermott Will & Emery is hosting its first Hospital & Health Systems Innovation Summit on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at the Lotte New York Palace. The Innovation Summit will facilit  more

Mercury Systems Set to Join S&P MidCap 400
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - Cleveland-Cliffs and Essential Properties Realty Trust to Join S&P SmallCap 600 * * * S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600: * S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Mercury Systems Inc. (NASD: MRCY) will replace Versum Materials Inc. (NYSE: VSM) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) will replace Mercury Syste  more

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Updated Fine Structure for Bus Lane Violations Using New Bus-Mounted Camera Technology
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York City Transit, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release: * * * - Program Begins on M15 SBS on Oct. 7 * * * MTA New York City Transit announced today that the fines associated with bus lane violations captured using a new automated bus-mounted camera system will be subject to a new graduated fee structure starting at $50 and going up to $250 for repeat bus blockers. Cameras mounted on buses serving the   more

Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Install New Nassau Boulevard Bridge in Garden City
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Long Island Rail Road, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Train Service to Be Suspended Between New Hyde Park and Hicksville on Weekend of Oct. 5-6 * * * MTA Long Island Rail Road today announced that crews working on the LIRR Expansion Project will replace the Nassau Boulevard Bridge located near the Merillon Avenue Station in the Village of Garden City along the LIRR Main Line. This low-ha  more

Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council Submits 2019 Progress Report
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council issued the following news release: * * * - Council Endorses 30 Priority Projects for Round IX of Governor Cuomo's Regional Economic Development Council Initiative * * * The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council (MVREDC) today announced it recently submitted its 2019 Progress Report - entitled State of the Region: Mohawk Valley 2019 Progress Report - to New York State to meet the October 1 deadli  more

Morgan Stanley Named Top Companies Leader for Women Technologists by AnitaB.Org
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Leading up to this week's Grace Hopper Celebration, AnitaB.org named Morgan Stanley a 2019 Top Companies Leader for Women Technologists, honoring the financial services company for its sustained progress in building a workplace where women technologists can thrive. Organizations selected to AnitaB.org's Top Company Leaders have undergone a rigorous review of their commitment to  more

Morgan Stanley Schedules Quarterly Investor Conference Call
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) will announce its third quarter 2019 financial results on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at approximately 7:30 a.m. (ET). A conference call to discuss the results will be held on October 17, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. (ET). The call will be available at www.morganstanley.com or by dialing 1-877-895-9527 (domestic) and 1-706-679-2291 (international); the passcode  more

Most U.S. Shoppers Expect to Spend as Much or More This Holiday Season Than Last Year
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - 13th annual holiday shopping survey finds sustainability is high on consumers' minds, with half planning to opt for delivery options with a lower environment impact * * * The vast majority of U.S. consumers plan to spend at least as much this year on holiday gifts as they did last year and will be turning to stores for holiday gift inspiration, according to results of the 13th An  more

MTA, State Agencies Announce Action Plan to Address Homelessness Crisis on the Subways
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: Task Force Delivers Recommendations to Reduce Number of Homeless Inappropriately Seeking Shelter in the Subway and Ensure Access to Critical Support Services For Close to Two Months, MTA and OTDA-led Outreach Teams Have Been Engaging Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in the Transit System OTDA Will Ensure Additional Assistance is Provided to Individuals in Need, Requiring NYC to  more

N.Y. Comptroller Stringer and Pampers Announce Donation of More Than One Thousand Changing Tables Across the City
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: * * * - Comptroller letter to NYC Parks informs the agency that Pampers in partnership with the #LoveTheChange campaign and UP-STAND are donating 1,041 changing tables citywide - Letter follows Comptroller report in June 2019 that found only 387 of the 1,428 bathrooms in Parks' inventory had a changing table for infants and toddlers * * * Following a June 2019 report by New York City Comptroll  more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appointment of Lt. Col. Hendon
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on retirement of Veterans Services' Commissioner Loree Sutton and appointment of Lt. Col. James Hendon as successor: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Wow - James, I'm very, very impressed and very moved. I think everyone here is. And I think it's very important that you told people your story today because here you are, an accomplished man - a fine public speaker, may I add - everything about you exudes confidence and streng  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving East Point Energy Center
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 17-F-0599) involving East Point Energy Center: Application of East Point Energy Center, LLC, for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Construction of a Solar Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Sharon, Schoharie County. NOTICE REGARDING PARTY STATUS (Issued October 2, 2019) On September 26, 2019, Ea  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Niagara Mohawk Power
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 17-E-0238) involving Niagara Mohawk Power: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Electric Service. CASE 17-G-0239 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Gas Service.   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Communications Gateway Network
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 92-C-0708) involving Communications Gateway Network: By petition filed July 27, 1992, Communications Gateway Network, Inc. has petitioned, pursuant to Section 99 of the Public Service Law, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate as a reseller of telephone services within New York State. The petitioner proposes to resell various telephone services to the public throu  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Alle-Catt Wind Energy
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 17-F-0282) involving Alle-Catt Wind Energy: Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Proposed Wind Energy Project, Located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York, in the Towns of Arcade, Centerville, Farmersville, Freedom, New Hudson, Rushford, and Yorkshire. RULING PARTIALL  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Atlantic Wind
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 16-F-0267) involving Atlantic Wind: Application of Atlantic Wind LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for Construction of the Deer River Wind Energy Project in Lewis and Jefferson Counties. ISSUES RULING (Issued October 1, 2019) JAMES A. COSTELLO, GREGG C. SAYRE and DANIEL P. O'CONNELL, Examiners: We are issuing this ruling purs  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Deepwater Wind South Fork
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 18-T-0604) involving Deepwater Wind South Fork: Application of Deepwater Wind South Fork, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of Approximately 3.5 Miles of Submarine Export Cable from the New York State Territorial Waters Boundary to the South Shore of the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County and Approximately 4.1 Miles of Terrest  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Heritage Wind
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 16-F-0546) involving Heritage Wind: Application of Heritage Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Wind Energy Generating Facility in the Town of Barre, Orleans County, NY. RULING ON MOTION (Issued October 1, 2019) DAKIN LECAKES and RICHARD A. SHERMAN, Examiners INTRODUCTION On August 20, 2019, Heritage Wind, LLC (He  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on NextEra Energy Transmission New York
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 18-E-0765) involving NextEra Energy Transmission New York: Petition of NextEra Energy Transmission New York, Inc. for an Order Granting Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law. RULING REVISING SCHEDULE (Issued October 2, 2019) MICHELLE L. PHILLIPS, Administrative Law Judge: On September 26, 2019, NextEra Energy Transmission Ne  more

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2018, the 288 ECOs across the state responded to 21,668 calls and worked on cases that resulted in 20,665 tic  more

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 9/23 - 9/29/19
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. In 2018, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 346  more

N.Y. State Department of Health: New York's Uninsured Rate Continues to Decline, Among the Lowest in the Nation
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: NY State of Health, the state's official health plan Marketplace, today announced in more than half of New York's counties, the rate of uninsured New Yorkers declined according to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. New York was one of only three states nationwide to see a decrease in its uninsured population in 2018. Under Governor Cuomo's leadership, the state has reduced the  more

N.Y. State Education Department: New York State My Brother's Keeper Community Network Reaches 25 Member Communities
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 4 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The New York State My Brother's Keeper Community Network now includes 25 member communities, Interim State Education Commissioner Beth Berlin announced today. The program recently added connections with Peekskill and Monticello City, the 24th and 25th communities to join the growing initiative to improve outcomes for boys and young men of color. "Reaching 25 My Brother's Keeper communities is  more

Neota Logic Reveals New Client Advisory Board EMEA
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news: Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading AI automation platform for professional services, announced today a new EMEA client advisory board comprising of leaders from across Europe. Neota Logic announced in June the launch of their North American Client Advisory Board (CAB) with the aim of putting their clients at the heart of their product design thinking. They have now  more

Neota Logic Sponsor Legal Geek 2019 Events
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news: Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading AI automation platform for professional services, is pleased to announce they are sponsoring the Legal Design Geek event on the 17th October and speaking at the Legal Geek Conference on the 16th October. Neota Logic is an award-winning no-code AI automation platform, providing professionals with a wide range of easy-to-use tools   more

Netflix Announces New Sketch Series The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news release: The series will launch in 2020 Netflix has ordered The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show, sketch comedy series from Iliza Shlesinger The six-episode half-hour series will shoot in New York this fall and launch in 2020 Logline: From the mind of Iliza Shlesinger comes a secret world filled with absurd characters, insight into the female experience, and irreverent yet poignant social  more

Netflix: Big Mouth Creators Set New Series Human Resources
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 3 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news release: Human Resources: We manage people. The next great animated series from the creators of Big Mouth. Coming soon. * As just announced at New York Comic-Con, Netflix has ordered Human Resources, a workplace comedy set in the world of the monsters from Emmy nominated series Big Mouth. * Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, and Kelly Galuskawill serve as creat  more

New Media Sets Date for Special Meeting of Shareholders to Vote on Merger Agreement With Gannett
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- New Media Investment Group, a provider of local news, politics, community and regional events, youth sports and local schools, issued the following news release: New Media Investment Group Inc. ("New Media" or the "Company") (NYSE: NEWM) announced today that it has set a date for the special meeting of its shareholders to, among other things, consider and vote on a proposal to approve the transactions contemplated by the previously announced definitive agreement, dated Aug  more

New York A.G. James Continues Fight to Preserve DACA and Protect Dreamers
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Coalition of 17 AGs led by AG James Files Brief in Supreme Court in DACA Lawsuit * * * Attorney General Letitia James leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court in the coalition's ongoing lawsuit to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The lawsuit, originally filed in September 2017 and to be heard by the Supreme Court t  more

New York A.G. James Delivers Relief to Tenants Harassed in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 82 rent stabilized tenants will each receive a $6,500 rent credit, totaling more than half a million dollars, as part of a settlement with a Brooklyn landlord for repeated tenant harassment and deception. Coastline Real Estate Advisors, which owned the four buildings where the violations occurred, also engaged in construction harassment, frivolous li  more

New York A.G. James Fights to Ensure Abortions Remain Safe and Legal
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her enduring fight for women's reproductive freedom by arguing that every state should provide women with the ability to obtain a safe and legal abortion. Along with a coalition of 20 additional attorneys general from around the nation, Attorney General James today filed an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit   more

New York A.G. James Files Motion to Oppose Purdue Pharma's $38 Million in Bonus Payments to Company Executives
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of 24 additional attorneys general from around the nation, today filed a "joinder" in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to formally oppose Purdue Pharma's decision to pay out $38 million in bonuses to company executives, despite the fact that the company has filed for bankruptcy. "As Purdue Pharma argues in cour  more

New York A.G. James Imposes $12.5 Million Penalty on Brokerage Firms for Martin Act Violations
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James announced today that brokerage firms BGC FINANCIAL LP ("BGC") and GFI SECURITIES LLC ("GFI") have agreed to pay penalties totaling $12.5 million dollars to the Attorney General's Office for their violations of the Martin Act. Both brokerage firms admitted that between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015, brokers of foreign exchange currency options (FX options) for eme  more

New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Imposition of Cap on State, Local Taxes Deduction
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement in response to the District Court's decision regarding the imposition of a cap on the state and local taxes deduction: "We filed this lawsuit to protect our residents from the cap on the state and local tax deduction, an invasive and unprecedented attempt by the federal government to curtail our states' constitutional rights. "We remain committed to defending our taxpayers and our state. "We will cont  more

New York A.G. James Issues Statement Regarding Circuit Court Decision on New York Vs. EPA
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement in response to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision on New York vs. Environmental Protection Agency (No. 19-1019), sustaining the state's challenge to a Trump-era EPA rule that would have gutted standards regulating ozone emissions: "New Yorkers have a right to clean, healthy air. But the fact is, over two-thirds of New Yorkers regularly breathe unhealthy air due to smog pollution. "We will contin  more

New York A.G. James Sues NYCharities.org for Missing Funds
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - NYCharities.org Failed to Turn Over Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Contributions to New York Charitable Organizations * * * Attorney General Letitia James today sued NYCharities.org, an online fundraising platform, for failing to distribute more than $750,000 in contributions to charities throughout New York. "I will not allow greed to profit off of the generosity of New Yorkers witho  more

New York A.G. James Sues Student Loan Servicer for Mismanaging Loan Forgiveness Program
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - PHEAA Mishandled Borrowers' Applications, Public Service Workers Left with Crushing Debt * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) -- one of the nation's largest student loan servicers -- for failing to properly administer the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program is a federal program that   more

New York City Economic Development Corp and CFDA Announce $14M Expansion of Fashion Manufacturing Initiative
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Next Iteration of Program to Include Additional Grant Program to Increase NYC Production and Workplace Skills Training * * * New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) today announced the $14 million expansion of the Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) including a new pilot grant program, the Local Production Fund,   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $16.2 Million Extension of Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Shared Use
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the start of construction on a $16.2 million project to build the last section of the Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Shared Use Path in the town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, and the towns of Babylon and Islip in Suffolk County. The new path will enhance safety for cyclists, walkers, runners and skaters; promote green transportation; and attract people to the na  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $3 Million Available in State Funds for Municipalities to Purchase Zero-Emissions Vehicles and Infrastructure
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Significant Clean Transportation Investments Continue to Advance New York's Nation-Leading Climate Change Goals and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the availability of $3 million in state funds to help municipalities purchase zero-emission vehicles and install related infrastructure. The rebates and grants are administered by the State Departm  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $3 Million Investment in Herkimer County Through the Municipal Restructuring Fund
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Project Will Lead to $25 Million In Taxpayer Savings - The Investment Will Ensure Clean Drinking Water for Five Communities In The Mohawk Valley * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced approval of more than a $3 million dollars for Herkimer County through the Municipal Restructuring Fund to deliver clean water infrastructure projects impacting the Villages of Ilion, Frankfort and Her  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Data Showing Largest Decrease in HIV Diagnoses Since New York's 'Ending the Epidemic' Initiative Began
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new data showing 2018 had the largest decrease in new HIV diagnoses in New York since the launch of the Ending the Epidemic initiative in 2014 and that the Empire State is on track to end the AIDS epidemic by the end of 2020. New diagnoses for last year reached an all-time low of 2,481 - an 11 percent drop from 2017 and a 28 percent drop since 2014. By compariso  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Finalists Selected for 6th Annual 43North Competition
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 16 Startups From Across the World to Pitch for Cut of $5 million prize, Including $1 million grand prize - Inaugural "Startup Madness Bracket Challenge" Lets 43North Fans Pick Their Favorite Teams Leading Up to Finals On October 30 * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the 16 finalists of this year's 43North competition that will be coming to Buffalo later this month to pitch for o  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces First Phase of L Project Tunnel Rehabilitation Is Complete Ahead of Schedule and on Budget
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: First, let me begin on tragic note. We lost a police officer last night in The Bronx, 33 years old - Police Officer Brian Mulkeen. Our thoughts, prayers, we hope his family finds peace with this. He was doing his job which is a dangerous job. He was in the anti-gang, anti-street crime unit and he made the greatest sacrifice. He put his li  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces First Phase of L Project Tunnel Rehabilitation Is Complete Ahead of Schedule and on Budget
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the first phase of the L Project tunnel rehabilitation is complete ahead of schedule and on budget. With work on the first tube concluding after only five months, the entire Canarsie Tunnel Rehabilitation is now scheduled to be completed on budget in April 2020 - bringing construction to a close a full three months ahead of the 15- to 18-month projections. Gov  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Launch of Innovative Pilot Project to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: Thank you very much. Thank you all for being here on this beautiful day - I consider it a beautiful day. Any day that I'm not in Albany is a beautiful day. First, I want to thank Commissioner Segos. Commissioner Segos and his team at DEC literally are the best environmental agency in the United States of America, so I want to thank them. County Executive Steve Bellone who's been ahead of this issue from  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Launch of Innovative Pilot Project to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Mobile Harvester System Separates Algae from Water, Returns Clean Water to Lake - If Agawam Lake Pilot Proves Successful, Harvester Will Be Applied Statewide - Part of Governor's $82 Million Comprehensive Harmful Algal Bloom - or HABs - Statewide Initiative * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of an innovative new pilot project to combat harmful algal blooms - or HABs -  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces New Data Showing Largest Decrease in HIV Diagnoses Since New York's 'Ending the Epidemic' Initiative Began, State Is on Track to End the Aids Epidemic by End of 2020
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Thank you very much. With your permission, Robbie and Kelsey, I'd like to receive this award in both my name and in the name of my father Mario Cuomo which I'll explain in a moment, and I'd like to ask my mother Matilda Cuomo to join us to receive this award. Thank you, thank you all very much. I'm honored to receive this award and let me   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Projects Funded Through Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative Launching in Syracuse
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - More Than $1.7 Million Provided Across 10 Organizations to Undertake Community-Based Projects * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 10 organizations that will receive more than $1.7 million through the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative to undertake community-based projects in the City of Syracuse. These projects are a direct result of the Governor's $25 million initiative to  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Second Phase of Raise the Age Law Now in Effect
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Second Phase Removes 17-Year-Olds from the Adult Criminal Justice System as of Midnight on October 1 * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the second phase of the Raise the Age law is in effect, creating a fairer and more equitable justice system by removing 17-year-olds who have committed criminal acts from automatically proceeding as adults in the criminal justice system.  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces State Landmarks to Be Lit Gold in Recognition of Gold Star Families
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - One World Trade Center, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Kosciuszko Bridge, SUNY Plaza, State Education Building, Alfred E. Smith Building and New York State Fair Exposition Building to be Illuminated Gold Sunday Evening - Lighting to Coincide with Sunday Night Ceremony Honoring Sacrifice on Gold Star Families Day * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced One World Trade Center, the G  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces State Landmarks to Be Lit Pink in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 50,000 More Women Screened Between 2017 And 2018 - Governor Issues Proclamation Declaring October Breast Cancer Awareness Month * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that One World Trade Center, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the Kosciuszko Bridge, the George Washington Bridge, the Goethals Bridge, the Bayonne Bridge, SUNY Plaza, the State Education Building, the Alfred E. Smi  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Statewide Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Utilization Rate Grows to Nation-Leading 29.13 Percent
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New York Rapidly Approaching Goal of Utilizing MWBEs for 30 Percent of Contracting - During the 2018-19 Fiscal Year, Nearly $3 Billion in State Contracts was Awarded to MWBES; Since 2011, Nearly $16 Billion Has Been Awarded * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the utilization rate for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises on state contracts increased to 29.13 percent   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Substantial Renovation of Two Affordable Housing Developments in Buffalo for Seniors and People With Disabilities
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - $25 Million Redevelopment of Riverview Manor Apartments and Piotr Stadnitski Gardens - Investment Supports State's 'Health across All Policies and Age-Friendly State' Initiatives by Preserving Affordable Homes for Seniors * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the $25 million renovation and preservation of Buffalo's Riverview Manor Apartments and Piotr Stadnitski G  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Comments on NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: We lost a police officer last night in The Bronx, 33 years old - Police Officer BrianMulkeen. Our thoughts, prayers, we hope his family finds peace with this. He was doing his job which is a dangerous job. He was in the anti-gang, anti-street crime unit and he made the greatest sacrifice. He put his life on the line and he lost it in serv  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Is a Guest on WAMC Northeast Public Radio With Alan Chartock
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving WAMC Northeast Public Radio: * * * - Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo was a guest on WAMC Northeast Public Radio with Alan Chartock. - AUDIO is available here (https://soundcloud.com/nygovcuomo/governor-cuomo-is-a-guest-on-wamc-northeast-public-radio-with-alan-chartock-1). * * * A rush transcript of the Governor's interview is available below: Alan Chartock: Governor Cuomo. I guess I  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Is a Guest on WXXI Radio With Evan Dawson
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving WXXI Radio: * * * - Governor Cuomo: "In the past, we spent funds to do emergency repairs assuming that this was never going to happen again. Common sense and prudence now dictates that we do expect flooding in the future, and rather than doing intermediate repairs let's make the shoreline more resilient. Let's improve the shoreline anticipating higher levels in the future so we don't go through  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Anti-Semitic Attack in Williamsburg Synagogue
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement directing the Hate Crimes Task Force to assist in investigation into the anti-Semitic attack in the Williamsburg synagogue: "I am disgusted and enraged by yet another anti-Semitic act of vandalism, the desecration of a synagogue in Williamsburg over Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar. It is simply unconscionable. "I am directing the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force t  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging President Trump State, Local Taxes Cap
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on District Court's dismissal of lawsuit by Connecticut, Maryland, New York and New Jersey challenging President Trump's state and local taxes cap: "There is no doubt in my mind that President Trump's unfair tax policy targets New York and other blue states by funding tax cuts for corporations and the rich on the backs of New Yorkers. "New York is already the largest 'donor state' in the nation - paying  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Rosh Hashanah
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "Tonight begins the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, when members of the Jewish community will gather with friends and family to reflect on the past year and ways to improve the world around us as we look forward. "The past year has not been without challenges. We faced bitter divisiveness, cruel policies and the resurgence of deadly anti-Semitism. But we have also seen the power of love   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Rosh Hashanah
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement directing the state police to increase patrols at synagogues and other religious centers during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: "As members of the Jewish community prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, out of an abundance of caution and following a number of appalling anti-Semitic incidents over the past year I am directing the State Police to increase patrols at synagogues and other religious  more

New York Health and Hospitals Care: 5,000 New Yorkers Receiving Accessible and Affordable Health Care
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - NYC Care will launch in Brooklyn and Staten Island in January 2020 * * * NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that NYC Care, a health care access program that is a key component of Mayor Bill de Blasio's commitment to guarantee accessible and affordable health care for all New Yorkers, has enrolled more than 5,000 New Yorkers in the Bronx since the August 1 program launch in the borough. The pr  more

New York Health Department Campaign Warns Youth of Dangers of E-Cigarette Use
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: * * * - The campaign will run on digital platforms--including Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, Hulu, Facebook, and Google search--in English and Spanish through the end of the year * * * Today the Health Department launched a new media campaign to educate teens about the dangers of e-cigarettes. The fast-paced videos alert young people to the dangers of nicotine addiction an  more

New York Health Department Releases Lead Surveillance Report for Quarters 1 and 2 of 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: * * * - Results follow the launch of LeadFreeNYC, a comprehensive roadmap to end childhood lead exposure - Since 2005, there has been a nearly 90% decrease in the number of New York City children under 6 with blood lead levels of 5 mcg/dL or greater * * * The Health Department today released its latest Childhood Blood Lead Level Surveillance Quarterly Report (PDF) covering the fi  more

New York Life Appoints Alain Karaoglan as Senior Vice President
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release: New York Life announced today that Alain Karaoglan has joined the company as Senior Vice President with oversight of a portfolio of strategic insurance businesses that includes Group Membership Association Division, Institutional Annuities, Institutional Life, New York Life Direct, and Seguros Monterrey New York Life. This diverse set of businesses significantly supports New York Lif  more

New York Life Maintains Top Ratings for Financial Strength From All Major Ratings Agencies
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release: New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer, announced today that major ratings agencies - Fitch Ratings, A.M. Best, Standard & Poor's, and Moody's - have affirmed that New York Life maintains the highest possible ratings for financial strength. New York Life remains one of only two life insurers with the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any insurer b  more

New York Mayor Blasio Issues Transcript on Inside City Hall
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on Inside City Hall: Errol Louis: Welcome back to Inside City Hall. The NYPD is in mourning after Officer Brian Mulkeen was fatally shot during an attempted arrest in the Bronx early on Sunday morning. Joining me now from Gracie Mansion to talk more about that is Mayor de Blasio. Good evening, Mr. Mayor. And our hearts are broken about what happened to Officer Mulkeen. What more can you tell us? We got different a  more

New York Mayor De Blasio Administration Receives International Acclaim for Groundbreaking Global Warming Leadership
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Nine initiatives from across the administration recognized in international Cities100 Report - the most of any city worldwide * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced unprecedented global recognition for nine innovative climate action projects in New York City. These projects demonstrate the power and leadership of cities in confronting our climate crisis. The Cities100 report, launched today, show  more

New York Police Commissioner O'Neill Issues Eulogy at Funeral Service for NYPD Police Officer Mulkeen
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following eulogy by Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill at the funeral service for NYPD Police Officer Brian Mulkeen: "Your Eminence Cardinal Dolan, Monsignor Romano, Rabbi Kass, and all the members of the NYPD Chaplains Unit, Father Rider and the entire staff and congregation of The Church of the Sacred Heart: Thank you for being here and for hosting us in this beautiful house of worship, as we remember our fallen brother and   more

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * - Tentative Schedule Includes $11.28 Billion of New Money and Refunding Debt Sales * * * New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities during the fourth quarter of 2019. The planned sales of $11.28 billion include $6.08 billion of new money and $5.2 bi  more

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Albany Community Charter School - Resident Tuition Billing (Albany County) Auditors found that school officials did not obtain current proof of residency for all students. Officials also did not provide the board with tuition billing information throughout the year regar  more

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * - Office for Aging Facing Drop in Ombudsman Volunteers * * * Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, according to an audit (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093020/sga-2020-18s48.pdf) released today by State Comptroller Tho  more

New York State Education Department Recognizes Employers of Individuals With Disabilities
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * - October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) * * * The New York State Education Department will celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) throughout October, an annual campaign to educate the public about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of workers with disabilities. The Department's Office of Ad  more

New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance: MTA, State Agencies Announce Action Plan to Address Homelessness Crisis on the Subways
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 4 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced a series of actions to address the growing challenge of individuals experiencing homelessness and using the MTA's transit system as an ill-equipped, de facto shelter, a disservice to them and to the MTA's eight million daily riders  more

New York University Files Amicus Brief in Support of DACA Students
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- New York University issued the following news release: NYU, along with peer institutions, filed a brief with the Supreme Court supporting students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. NYU and 18 other prominent US universities have filed an amicus curiae (https://www.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu/publicAffairs/documents/PDF/daca-scoutus--coll-univ.pdf) brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in support of their students who participate in the De  more

New York University: Biologist Carlos Carmona-Fontaine Receives NIH Director's New Innovator Award
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - Funding for "Exceptionally Creative Early Stage Investigators" to Support Cancer Research on the Emergence and Evolution of Early Tumors * * * Carlos Carmona-Fontaine, assistant professor of biology and a member of the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology at New York University, has been selected by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for its highly competitive New Innovator Award.   more

New York University: Center on International Cooperation Names Liv Torres Director of Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just, Inclusive Societies
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - NYU's Center on International Cooperation (CIC) has named Liv Torres of the Nobel Peace Center as director of the Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies. * * * New York University's Center on International Cooperation (CIC) has named Liv Torres of the Nobel Peace Center as director of the Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies. CIC director Sarah Cliffe said, "Liv brings 20 y  more

New York University: Fungal Invasion of Pancreas Creates Cancer Risk
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: Certain fungi move from the gut to the pancreas, expand their population more than a thousand-fold, and encourage pancreatic cancer growth, a new study finds. Published in Nature on October 2, the study is the first to offer strong evidence that the mycobiome - the local mix of fungal species in the pancreas - can trigger changes that turn normal cells turn into pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma or P  more

New York University: New Public-Private Research Upends Traditional Carbon Pricing, Presents More Effective Method for Pricing Emissions
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - New public-private research proposes a new method for calculating carbon tax rates based on environmental, economic, and social factors, including the costs the public pays for carbon usage such as damage to agriculture, vulnerable coastal infrastructure, and risk to human health. - New "EZ Climate" Model incorporates the social and environmental effects of rising emissions into its prici  more

Newmark Knight Frank Bolsters Southern California Industrial Platform With Key Hires
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) is growing its industrial expertise with the additions of Barry Hill as Executive Managing Director and Tom Patten as Associate Director. A more than 20-year industry veteran, Hill provides landlord marketing services, tenant representation, site selection and disposition strategy to institutional industrial owners, occupiers, investors and developers in Southern   more

Newmark Knight Frank Brokers Unprecedented Boulder Land Deal
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has announced the sale of 8.55 acres at 4750 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, a fully-entitled, shovel-ready development site in Boulder, CO. The site - formerly Colorado National Guard headquarters - will be developed by the investment firm, Pollack Shores Real Estate Group. This is Pollack Shores' first development in the Boulder market, with plans to deliver a 201  more

Newmark Knight Frank Completes the $16.8 Million Sale of a 50,832-SF Creative Office Building in Tustin, CA
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has announced it has completed the $16.8 million sale of 2642 Michelle Drive at Create Tustin, a 50,832-square-foot, creative office building in Tustin, CA. The asset is fully leased to three tenants - Avid Bioservices (formerly Peregrine Pharmaceuticals), Advantage Sales & Marketing, and GPA Consultants. NKF's Sean Fulp, Ryan Plummer, Mark Schuessler, Paul Jones,  more

Newmark Knight Frank Completes the $4.44 Million Sale of a 1.29-Acre Land Parcel in Tarzana, CA
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has completed the $4.44 million off-market sale of an approximately 1.29-acre parcel of land located at 18600 Oxnard Street in Tarzana, CA. NKF's Senior Managing Director Jeff Abraham, Executive Managing Director John DeGrinis and Senior Managing Director Patrick DuRoss, represented the seller, Columbia College Hollywood, as well as the buyer, Sinanian Development  more

Newmark Knight Frank Completes the $8 Million Sale of a Single-Tenant 55,185-SF Industrial Building in Moorpark, CA
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has completed the approximately $8 million off-market sale of a 55,185-square-foot industrial building located at 5155 Goldman Avenue in Moorpark, CA, a city within Ventura County. The property is fully occupied by a single user, QEP Co., Inc., a company specializing in installation tools and accessories for tile, porcelain and natural stone. NKF's Senior Managing  more

Newmark Knight Frank Multifamily Brokers Nearly $99.3M Sale in Denver
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank Multifamily announces the sale of Lugano Cherry Creek, a 328-unit multifamily property located at 9601 E. Iliff Avenue in Denver. Built in 2010, this five-story wrap includes 13,262 square feet of retail. Lugano Cherry Creek sold for $99,250,000, or $302,591 per unit. NKF Vice Chairmen Terrance Hunt and Shane Ozment represented Toronto-based Brass Enterprises in the sal  more

News Corp. Chief Executive Thomson Issues Statement on Launch of Apple News+ in Australia
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following statement: News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson has commented on the launch of Apple News+ in the United Kingdom and Australia and the inclusion of News Corp publications from its News UK and News Corp Australia businesses, including The Times and The Sunday Times in the UK, and The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, the Herald Sun and other publications in Australia. The Wall Street J  more

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: Progress Report Details Improvements in Maternal Safety
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: Major strides have been made to improve maternal safety in the United States, but these achievements will have to be sustained and expanded to successfully reduce maternal mortality, according to a report by experts at NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center and other organizations. The five-year report card to assess progress on maternal morbidity and mortality in the U.S. was recently  more

Nicole Jordan-Martin Appointed Executive Director for NYC Health + Hospitals/Community Care
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - NYC Health + Hospitals/Community Care brings health care to patients where they live - Jordan-Martin brings more than 25 years of health system, managed care, and community-based experience to the position * * * NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the appointment of Nicole Jordan-Martin, MPA, as Executive Director of NYC Health + Hospitals/Community Care, the public health system's program to  more

Nielsen Renews Agreement With Visa to Measure Global Marketing Effectiveness
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: Nielsen and Visa have signed a multi-year contract extension to measure marketing return on investment globally across key regions. With this agreement, the world's leader in digital payments will use Nielsen's Marketing Mix Modeling solution to gain greater visibility into both marketing performance and other business drivers to optimize marketing investments on an ongoing basis. Visa has b  more

NIH HEAL Initiative Issues Awards to SUNY-Buffalo Researchers to Develop Non-Addictive Painkillers
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 1 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: A prestigious and highly competitive National Institutes of Health program called the Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative, has issued awards to two University at Buffalo faculty members who are studying how to develop novel, non-addicting painkillers. The NIH HEAL Initiative was launched last year to improve prevention and treatment strategies f  more

North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving CRNC
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2487, Sub 2): In the Matter of Notification by CRNC, LLC, et al., 400 Rella Boulevard, Suffern, New York 10901, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Averelle North Hills Apartments in Wake County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On September 19, 2019, CRNC, LLC, et al. (Applicant), filed with the Comm  more

North Country Native Tapped for Top Position at New York State Power Authority's St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project
MASSENA, New York, Oct. 2 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has named Bryant Bullard, an area native and more-than-decade-long employee at the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project, the Power Authority's new regional manager for Northern New York, the top position at the 800-megawatt hydroelectric plant. Bullard's responsibilities as regional manager include oversight of the Robert Moses Power Dam, four concr  more

Northeastern University: What Do We Lose When Interactions Become Transactions?
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 4 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: What do surrogacy, civil rights, and climate change have in common? Ask Patricia Williams, and the answer is contract law. Williams is a lawyer who has authored several books on critical race theory and gender theory, and has a long-running monthly column in the political and cultural magazine The Nation. She's working on two more books about our unique global, political moment (and hosting a conversation at No  more

Nuremberg Trials Prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz '40 Receives City College of New York President's Medal
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Benjamin B. Ferencz, a former prosecutor at the Nuremberg war crimes trials and an advocate for human rights and the rule of law, is the recipient of The City College President's Medal from his alma mater. A distinguished member of City College's Class of 1940, Ferencz received the award from CCNY President Vincent Boudreau. The President's Medal is awarded for distinguished achievement and public service. Past recipient  more

NYC Care: 5,000 New Yorkers Receiving Accessible and Affordable Health Care
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - NYC Care will launch in Brooklyn and Staten Island in January 2020 * * * NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that NYC Care, a health care access program that is a key component of Mayor Bill de Blasio's commitment to guarantee accessible and affordable health care for all New Yorkers, has enrolled more than 5,000 New Yorkers in the Bronx since the August 1 program launch in the borough. The progra  more

NYC Health + Hospitals' CEO and President Dr. Mitchell Katz's TEDMED Talk Debuts Online
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - TEDMED talk discusses how "middle class-centered" health care assumptions affect low-income patients - Primary care physicians can become champions for low-income patients, says Dr. Katz * * * The TEDMED talk of Mitchell Katz, MD, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, today debuted on TEDMED.com and TED.com. Dr. Katz's talk focuses on the erroneous assumptions made about patients and thei  more

Ohbet Cheon Appointed Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 4 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Ohbet Cheon has been appointed assistant professor of healthcare management at Clarkson University. She will be based at the Capital Region Campus in Schenectady, N.Y. She received her Ph.D. in political science from Texas A&M University, her master of public administration and public policy from Seoul National University, and her bachelor of arts in political science from Ewha Womans University. Cheon's research inte  more

Orange County 2019 EMT Honor Goes to Monroe Ambulance Corps' Brandon Peifer of Orange and Rockland
PEARL RIVER, New York, Oct. 4 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: The O&R donation will be directed toward assisting the farm in maintaining infrastructure needed to implement, support and maintain a robust, hands-on education program at Cropsey Community Farm, a 25-acre, small-scale working organic farm in New City. Between single site visits by public school classes in the spring and fall, and a summer camp experience for 250 students, RFA has a target outreach  more

Paychex: Small Business Job Growth Rebounds in September
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 1 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: * * * - Wage Growth Also Increases * * * Job growth increased in September, as did hourly and weekly earnings growth, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. At 98.22, the national jobs index experienced its largest gain in three years (0.21 percent), breaki  more

Petplan Acquired by Global Private Equity Firm Warburg Pincus
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release: Petplan, a leading pet health insurance provider in North America, today announced that the company has been acquired by Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing. The acquisition will provide Petplan with access to significant capital and resources to drive meaningful growth. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Petplan, headquartered in Newtown Square  more

Pfizer Presents Interim Analysis Results From Phase 3 BEACON CRC Trial of BRAFTOVI, MEKTOVI and Cetuximab
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced detailed results from the interim analysis of the Phase 3 BEACON CRC trial evaluating the combination of BRAFTOVI(R) (encorafenib), MEKTOVI(R) (binimetinib), and cetuximab (BRAFTOVI Triplet), in patients with advanced BRAFV600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), following one or two lines of therapy. The results show significant improvements in overall surv  more

Polsinelli Adds Nationally Recognized Attorney to Lead Expanded Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Group
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news release: Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has added nationally recognized nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations attorney Andrew Grumet, who becomes Chair of the firm's Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Practice Group. Grumet will be in Polsinelli's New York City office and brings a group of three professionals with him: Christina Cahill, associate, Nicole Ribeiro, director of strategic philanthropy and Erica Seab  more

Port Authority Announces August 2019 Records at Region's Airports, Seaport, Path and Goethals Bridge
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: The Port Authority reported today that its seaport, airport, PATH and new Goethals Bridge handled record numbers of air and rail passengers, vehicles and international cargo in August 2019, which comes at a time when the agency has been making historic commitments to modernizing its infrastructure and to providing exceptional customer experiences. Airports: John F. Kennedy International, New  more

Port Authority Wins 2019 Government Experience Award for Cutting-Edge Mobile Portals Project
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - RidePATH, CrossingTime, MyTerminal Apps and New Websites for JFK, LGA and EWR Honored By Center for Digital Government National Research and Advisory Institute Award Recognizes Agency's Commitment to Excellence in Customer Service * * * The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced today that its Mobile Portals Project earned the 2019 Government Experience Award from the Cen  more

Prashant Hosur Suhas Appointed Assistant Professor of Political Science at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 30 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Prashant Hosur Suhas has been appointed assistant professor of political science at Clarkson University. He received his Ph.D. in political science from Indiana University, his master of arts in diplomacy and international relations from Seton Hall University and his bachelor of arts in international studies from Graceland University. Hosur Suhas' research focuses on the determinants of states' war-making capacity,   more

Princeton University Press Publishes 'Narrative Economics'
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Princeton University Press issued the following book description: Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events, by Robert J. Shiller In a world in which internet troll farms attempt to influence foreign elections, can we afford to ignore the power of viral stories to affect economies? In this groundbreaking book, Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times bestselling author Robert Shiller offers a new way to think about the ec  more

Princeton University: Author Naomi Klein Fires Up Discussion of Climate Crisis, Action
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- Princeton University issued the following news release: The climate crisis is on fire, said author Naomi Klein to a capacity crowd at Princeton on Tuesday, Oct. 1. And so is the social movement to tackle it, she said, highlighting global activism and proposals such as the Green New Deal. The event in Richardson Auditorium centered on Klein's latest book, "On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal," a New York Times bestseller. Klein, the Gloria Steinem E  more

Renowned Trusts & Estates Attorney Marc Selden Joins GT's Private Wealth Services Practice in New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Renowned Trusts & Estates attorney Marc Selden has joined the Private Wealth Services Practice in the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, as a shareholder. Selden joins from Cozen O'Connor, where he was head of the New York City Private Client Services Group. "Marc is a respected and highly regarded lawyer whose experience and passion for elevating the client experience will prove to b  more

Rochester Institute of Technology Faculty Earns NSF CAREER Award to Study Human Behavior Using Machine Learning
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 5 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Study takes computational approach to better understand social interactions * * * A Rochester Institute of Technology professor has earned a prestigious National Science Foundation award to use computers to better understand human behavior and social interaction. Ifeoma Nwogu, an assistant professor of computer science, received an NSF Faculty Early Career Developm  more

Rutgers University: Rutgers Experts Explore Impact of E-Cigarettes, Vaping on Marginalized Populations
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 1 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Recent deaths and illnesses linked to vaping have prompted New York to become the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes. Other states are looking to follow suit, including New Jersey, where Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed a task force to recommend policies on e-cigarettes. But there has been a little public discussion about smoking and vaping rates among marginalized populations includin  more

S&P Global Platts: NYISO CO2 Emissions Price Could Cut Power Sector Gas Use Up to 7.8%
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: Pricing carbon dioxide emissions into the New York Independent System Operator's wholesale power markets could reduce statewide gas use in the power sector up to 7.8% by 2030, analysis released Thursday said. In New York's power sector in 2018, 41% of in-state generation came from power plants that predominately burn natural gas, and introducing a carbon price in the NYISO markets will hasten reductio  more

Sanimax Selects Infor to Help Manage Complex Business Processes
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage delivers modern tools for efficiency and agility * * * Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced that Sanimax, a leading environmental solution provider in the agri-food industry, has selected Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage. Sanimax has 17 locations throughout Canada, the U.S., Brazil and Colombia, and serve  more

Scholastic Announces Title and Cover for New Novel in the Worldwide Bestselling Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced the title and cover for the much-anticipated new novel in the worldwide bestselling The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins --the first new Hunger Games book since Mockingjay, published in 2010. THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (previously Untitled Panem Novel) will   more

St. Bonaventure University: Tate Publishes Paper in Research in Phenomenology
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Sept. 30 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Daniel Tate, professor of philosophy, recently published a paper titled "The Verge of Silence: Gadamer on Celan and the Poetic Word" in the journal Research in Phenomenology 49 (2019), 163-182. Tate examines the engagement of Hans-Georg Gadamer, a 20th century German philosopher, with the work of Paul Celan, regarded by many as the pre-eminent post-war German language  more

Staten Island Borough President Oddo New Pilot Program to Address Childhood Obesity on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Oct. 2 -- Staten Island Borough President James Oddo issued the following news: On Wednesday, October 2nd, Borough President James S. Oddo joined with Dan Messina, President and CEO of Richmond University Medical Center, and Joe Verhey, Executive Director of the Broadway YMCA, at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church to announce Healthy Weight Your Child (HWYC), a new pilot program beginning today that will address childhood obesity on Staten Island. The YMCA of the United Sta  more

SUNY-Buffalo Center for Protein Therapeutics Awards $1 Million for Drug Research
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 3 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - Projects aim to advance drugs that treat cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and more * * * The University at Buffalo Center for Protein Therapeutics has awarded more $1 million for research projects to advance the development of next-generation protein-based drugs that treat cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and other illnesses. The Center for Protein   more

SUNY-Buffalo Conference to Address Human Capital and Economic Development in China
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 3 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Isaac Ehrlich, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Economics and founding editor of the Journal of Human Capital will deliver the keynote address as part of a two-day international conference titled "Human Capital and Economic Development in China," happening Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 in 509 O'Brian Hall on the University at Buffalo North Campus. Ehrlich, an expert on human capital and social in  more

SUNY-Buffalo Social Work Researcher to Examine Effects of Implicit Bias on African American Women's Health
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 1 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - Noelle St. Vil will be the featured speaker at Buffalo All Access on Wednesday * * * Establishing equal and consistent access to health care is an essential component needed to close the gap in health disparities African American women experience relative to their non-Hispanic white counterparts, but it's not enough to completely solve the problem,   more

SUNY-Buffalo: How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Self-Employment
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 1 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: People who are self-employed in some of the lowest paid and most popular jobs are at the greatest risk of being displaced by artificial intelligence (AI), according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. Recently published by the Center for Research on Self-Employment, the study found that with both self-employment and AI investm  more

SUNY-Buffalo: Lesbian and Bisexual Women More Likely to Smoke While Drinking Alcohol Than Heterosexual Women
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 3 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - Research finds reciprocal patterns between alcohol and tobacco use are strongest among bisexual women * * * Sexual minority women are more likely to smoke cigarettes when drinking alcohol than heterosexual women, according to new University at Buffalo research. The study, published recently in Substance Use & Misuse, sought to identify patterns of sa  more

SUNY-Poly Awarded $276,000 By Air Force Office of Scientific Research for Quantum Mechanical Switching to Advance Next-Gen Electronic Devices
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Grant in collaboration with the University at Buffalo supports demonstration of electron quantum states control in semiconductor ballistic waveguides to spur improved electronic device capabilities * * * SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) announced today that Professor of Nanoscience Dr. Serge Oktyabrsky has received $276,000 in funding from   more

SUNY-Rockland Community College Appoints Head Coaches for Men's, Women's Basketball
RAMAPO, New York, Sept. 27 -- The State University of New York-Rockland Community College issued the following news release: * * * - Tom Cromer, Alexis Fibble take reins of Hawks' hoop programs * * * Rockland Community College has announced the appointment of Tom Cromer and Alexis Fibble as head coaches of the Hawks' men's and women's basketball programs, respectively. Cromer and Fibble come to RCC with strong backgrounds in coaching basketball on the high school level and aim to transfer th  more

SUNY-Upstate Doctor Treats Hundreds on Disaster Relief Trip to the Bahamas
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 3 -- The State University of New York's Upstate Medical University Campus issued the following news: An Upstate physician recently returned from a disaster relief trip to the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas where he provided medical care for up to 600 people - many of whom had never before seen a doctor. David F. Lehmann, MD, PharmD, who has gained a reputation for visiting and treating the local homeless population, has traveled with International Medical Relief (IMR) befor  more

SUNY-Upstate Partners With OCC, CCC to Create Dual Admission Path for Nursing Programs
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 30 -- The State University of New York's Upstate Medical University Campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University has partnered with two local community colleges to create a new, guaranteed path to a four-year degree in nursing and an opportunity for employment in the industry. The new dual admission program is with Onondaga Community College and Cayuga Community College and their associate degree in nursing programs. The goal of the joint initiative is  more

Symposium Bridges Cancer Research Across Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The second annual Intercampus Cancer Symposium, Oct. 11 at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, will highlight the wide range of cancer research taking place at Cornell's Ithaca campus and at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Cutting-edge cancer research at Cornell occurs across many different departments, colleges and the two campuses, yet historically there has not been a unified cancer research effort. T  more

The New York State Department of Health Announces Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Newborn Screening Pilot
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Health today announced that the Wadsworth Center, New York State's public health laboratory, will begin recruiting families to screen 100,000 babies born at 11 hospitals in and around New York City for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), with parental consent. The initiative is a pilot program launched in partnership with Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, which  more

Tradeweb Markets Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, will release financial results for the third quarter of 2019 prior to the U.S. market open on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. In addition, Tradeweb will host a confere  more

Travel Impressions Features 10 Exclusive Value-added Offers to Dominican Republic in 'Destination of the Month' Campaign
FARMINGDALE, New York, Oct. 3 -- Travel Impressions, a leisure tour operator, issued the following news release: As travel advisors reaffirm their love and support for Dominican Republic, Travel Impressions (www.TravelImpressions.com) is offering special offers and exclusive perks as part of its Destination of the Month promotion. The campaign features top-rated, all-inclusive properties from AMResorts, Barcelo Hotel Group, Hard Rock Hotels, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts, RIU Hotels & Resorts,   more

University at Albany: Chief Operating Officer for London Stock Exchange Group Delivers Fourth Annual Massry Lecture
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: You don't have to launch your own tech startup to be an entrepreneurial force in the business world, according to Chris Corrado, the chief operating officer and chief information officer of the London Stock Exchange Group. Corrado, a UAlbany alum '81, delivered the fourth annual Massry Lecture on Sept. 23. The talk, titled "The Intrepreneur's Ten Commandments: How to Bring In  more

Up to $20 Million Available for Innovators as Part of Climate Change Investment Initiative Launched by the Exelon Foundation, Exelon
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 4 -- Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: Innovators from across Maryland can now take advantage of up to $20 million in funding from the Exelon Foundation and Exelon Corp., BGE's parent company, to support startups and the development of technologies that help mitigate climate change. The effort is part of the company's Climate Change Investment Initiative, or 2c2i, launched last week as part of Climate Week NYC,   more

Up to $20 Million Available for Wilmington Area Innovators as Part of Climate Change Investment Initiative Launched by Exelon
NEWARK, Delaware, Oct. 3 -- Delmarva Power issued the following news release: Innovators from across Delaware and Maryland can now take advantage of up to $20 million in funding from the Exelon Foundation and Exelon Corp., Delmarva Power's parent company, to support startups and the development of technologies that help mitigate climate change. The effort is part of the company's Climate Change Investment Initiative, or 2c2i, launched last week as part of Climate Week NYC, a joint initiative of  more

Verizon and Tom Tom Co-Innovate to Help Improve Public Safety With 5G
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: In an onstage presentation at TechCrunch Disrupt SF, one of the world's leading conferences for tech start-ups, TomTom and Verizon announced a 5G innovation project focused on making intersections safer for emergency vehicles. Each year in the U.S. there are an estimated 6,500 accidents involving ambulances and about 300 police cruiser pursuits that lead to injuries or fatalities  more

Verizon: Skyward Releases Advanced Airspace Intelligence for Enterprise Drone Operations
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Today, Skyward, A Verizon company, introduced advanced airspace intelligence for drone pilots. Skyward's drone airspace map provides a clear design, airspace data, and LAANC access, now combined with essential ground intelligence including 3D views of key structures, transmission lines, and more than a million vertical obstacles. Drone pilots in the field need to know how the surro  more

Volkswagen and Nike Bring Blue Ribbon Sports Coast to Coast
HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: Draped in a subtly refreshed livery with retro roots, Volkswagen's ID. BUZZ CARGO concept vehicle is going coast to coast with Nike to serve runners across the country. Making its first public appearance at Nike's original storefront in Santa Monica, California, the new-age delivery vehicle will make additional stops in Chicago and New York City, giving running communities and onlookers a glimpse at the   more

Warburg Pincus Announces Sale of Inexio
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release: Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing, today announced the sale of inexio (www.inexio.net), a leading provider of fiber-optic broadband networks in Germany, to EQT Infrastructure. Co-shareholders Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and other minority investors are selling their stakes alongside Warburg Pincus. Inexio was founded by David Zimmer in 2007 and has investe  more

Whistleblowers Welcome: New York A.G. James Announces New Whistleblower Submission System
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - NY AG Adopts First-of-its-Kind, Advanced Whistleblower Submission System * * * Attorney General Letitia James today announced her office's new secure whistleblowing system - The N.Y.A.G. Whistleblower Portal. The N.Y.A.G. Whistleblower Portal is an open-source whistleblower submission system. It enables the simple and secure transmission of information and two-way anonymous communication w  more

White & Case Advises Cdiscount on Creation of First European E-Commerce Marketplace
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Cdiscount on the creation of the International Marketplace Network, the first alliance of European e-commerce platforms. The European alliance includes Cdiscount in France, real.de in Germany, eMAG in Romania and ePrice in Italy, and will create a unique online retail platform for the four vendors - the first fully integrated European marketplace of its kind. It will   more

White & Case Advises Legris Industries on Acquisition of Spanish Company Laulagun Bearings and Euros140 Million Financing
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Legris Industries on the acquisition of Spanish industrial business Laulagun Bearings from Spanish fund Portobello Capital, and on Legris Industries' Euros140 million financing package. The financing from financial institutions follows the consecutive acquisitions of MEP and Laulagun Bearings, as well as the refinancing of Legris Industries' 2016 acquisition of Schied  more

White & Case Advises Medicover on Euros 120 Million Debut Assignable Loan
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Medicover Holding S.A. and Medicover AB on its debut Schuldschein transaction which consists of several tranches with different maturity profiles. The four Schuldschein tranches with floating and fixed rates and terms of five years and seven years were issued by Luxembourg based Medicover Holding S.A. as borrower, and secured by a guarantee from Swedish Medicover AB.   more

Year After Raise the Age, De Blasio Administration Sees 61% Decline in Misdemeanor Arrests of 16-Year-Olds
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Five years of policy and enforcement changes set the stage for successful implementation * * * Mayor de Blasio and The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) announced the one year anniversary of the City's implementation of historic "Raise the Age" legislation, which stops 16 and 17-year old children from being automatically prosecuted as adults and builds upon the de Blasio Administration's work  more