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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday October 06, 2019 ( 182 items )  
'If You Create More Diversity, You Attract More Diversity', Says Nancy McKinstry, CEO & Chairman of Wolters Kluwer
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - The importance of women's quota to speed up the process * * * In September 2019, the Social and Economic Council (SER) advised the Dutch government to encourage the appointment of more women at the top management layers of the business world. The Council suggested that there needs to be a 30% quota for women for the Supervisory Boards of listed companies. "I believe that a quota will speed up the process," s  more
ABC's Ginger Zee Confirmed for NAB Show New York
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee and National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Gordon Smith will headline the opening keynote session on Wednesday, October 16 at NAB Show New York. The pair will discuss the indispensable role that broadcasters serve as "first informers" during times of emergency with unique insight from Zee's experience covering weather on both the local a  more
Access Now: Australian Digital Rights Organizations Defend Encryption
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Access Now issued the following news release: Access Now and Digital Rights Watch have expressed deep concerns about attempts by members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance to convince Facebook to abandon its plan to introduce end-to-end encryption in its messaging services. "End-to-end encryption is like a lock on a door. It is a basic requirement for security in any form of online communication in the digital age," said Tim Singleton Norton, Chair of Digital Rights Wat  more
Access Now: Egyptian Activist Alaa Abd El Fattah Is Arrested Again
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Access Now issued the following news release: We are saddened and concerned by the news last Sunday that Egyptian human rights activist Alaa Abd El Fattah was arrested at his probation cell in Dokki Police Station. Alaa's mother, Leila Souief, was reported to have been prevented from entering the station to pick him up. Police reportedly told Ms. Souief that her son had been taken for state security prosecution. It is still not clear what he is being charged with. Access No  more
Access Now: Facebook Must Go Ahead With Its Plans to Encrypt All Services, Despite Government Demands
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Access Now issued the following news release: News broke today that authorities in the U.K., U.S., and Australia are calling on Facebook to delay plans to implement end-to-end encryption across its messaging services. "The UK, United States, and Australian authorities are once again falling into a false dichotomy between security and encryption," said Guillermo Beltra, Policy Director of Access Now. "The reality is that encryption is an essential technology that strengthens  more
ACLU Issues Statement on Harvard Admissions Case
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement by ReNika Moore, director of the Racial Justice Program, on Harvard admissions case: Following today's decision in a challenge to Harvard's practices on admissions, ReNika Moore, Director of the American Civil Liberties Union's Racial Justice Program highlighted the n  more
ACLU Issues Statement on Supreme Court Announcement to Hear Arguments in June Medical Services Vs. Gee
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement by Jennifer Dalven, director of the reproductive freedom project, on Supreme Court announcement that it would hear arguments in June Medical Services vs. Gee: The Supreme Court announced today it would hear arguments in June Medical Services v. Gee, which challenges L  more
AICPA Foundation Grants Scholarships to High School Accounting Students
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued the following news release: The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Foundation granted $20,000 in academic scholarships to 10 high school students who intend to major in accounting. The AICPA Foundation High School Scholarship provides $2,000 to up to 10 students who intend to continue their accounting studies at an accredited college or university, and who have taken an advanced high school accounting course with  more
AIDS Patient Care and STDs Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 5 -- AIDS Patient Care and STDs, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers diagnostics and therapeutics care for HIV/AIDS patients, published five research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Acceptability and Barriers to HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Atlanta's Adolescents and Their Parents * Potential Impact of Interventions to Enhance Retention in Care During Real-World HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation * Reasons Why You  more
AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses Journal Issues 12 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 5 -- AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, a journal that says it covers molecular basis of the virus to clinical studies on vaccines and potential cures, published 12 research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Amino Acid Prevalence of HIV-1 pol Mutations by Direct Polymerase Chain Reaction and Single Genome Sequencing * CD4/CD8 Ratio and CD4 Nadir Predict Mortality Following Noncommunicable Disease Diagnosis in Adults Living with HIV   more
Albany Med and Community Partners Cut Ribbon for EmUrgentCare and Medical Offices in Clifton Park
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Local elected officials today joined leadership and physicians from Albany Med and The Bone & Joint Center, community partners and representatives from Columbia Development Companies for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new EmUrgentCare and medical offices in Clifton Park. The 14,400 square-foot medical office complex will open on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2  more
Albany Med Welcomes Urologic Surgeon Dr. Luay Alshara
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Luay Alshara, M.D., a urologic surgeon who specializes in advanced endourology, stone disease and robotic surgery, has joined Albany Med's Division of Urology. Dr. Alshara comes to Albany Med from the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, where he recently completed advanced fellowship training in endourology, including the surgical management of  more
Albany Medical College to Host Conference on Headache Management
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Albany Medical College's Neurosciences Institute will host a conference on the multidisciplinary management of migraine and other headache disorders on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Hudson Valley Community College's Bulmer Telecommunications Center in Troy, N.Y. The goal of the conference is to provide primary care physicians, emergency medicine physicians, neurologists, neuro  more
American Educational Research Association: Video Research Recap - Aligning English Language Proficiency Standards With Content Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The American Educational Research Association issued the following news release: A new article published in Educational Researcher, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), highlights challenges and opportunities in aligning English language proficiency (ELP) standards with academically rigorous content standards, as mandated by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015. Author Okhee Lee (New York University) recently discussed the sig  more
American Gem Trade Association: Sentimentality Reigns - Emeraude Toubia Talks Family and the Meaningfulness of Jewelry
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The American Gem Trade Association issued the following news: Taking the spotlight on Times Square for all of New York City to see, Emeraude Toubia, former beauty queen, model, and now actress, was featured on September 24, 2019 on the Reuters Sign at 43rd St. and 7th Ave., wearing jewelry from the 2018 AGTA Spectrum Awards(TM). Caption reading, "Emeraude Toubia Shines Wearing AGTA Spectrum Awards(TM) Winning Collection." AGTA released an exclusive interview with Emera  more
American Geriatrics Society: Geriatrics Experts on Achieving Gender Equity in Health Care - 'When Women Rise, We All Rise'
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The American Geriatrics Society issued the following news release: Putting power and potential behind gender equity in health care isn't just common sense. It's critical to the future of health, safety, and independence for us all as we age, so says the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) in a new position statement released today, International Day of Older Persons. The statement outlines strategic objectives that can help us achieve a simple truth: "When women rise, we all r  more
American Institute of Chemical Engineers to Celebrate Outstanding Achievements With 2019 Institute and Board of Directors' Awards
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers issued the following news release: The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) will present awards to 16 leaders and innovators in chemical engineering, at a ceremony to be held during the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 10-15, in Orlando, Florida. AIChE's highest honor, the Founders Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Chemical Engineering, will be presented to Dr. Ignacio E. Grossmann, the R. R. Dean  more
American Jewish Committee Mourns Joseph Roger Bismuth, Longtime Leader of Tunisia's Jewish Community
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: AJC mourns the passing of Joseph Roger Bismuth, 92, the longtime leader of the Tunisian Jewish community and a towering figure in his country's civic, political, and business spheres for more than half a century. He died in Tunis on Oct. 1. Bismuth, a self-made man who endured the German occupation of Tunisia during World War II and rose to become one of his country's most prominent industrialists, as well as   more
American Jewish Committee Takes on Hezbollah
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: On July 18, 2012, exactly 18 years after Hezbollah attacked the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, a bus carrying Israeli tourists in the Black Sea coastal town of Burgas, Bulgaria was targeted by the terrorist group. A bomb, detonated remotely, killed five Israelis and the Bulgarian bus driver and wounded 32 others. Investigators soon discovered that Hezbollah had chosen Burgas because of its popul  more
American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine Issues 10 Research Articles in Oct. 1, 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a journal from the American Thoracic Society that says it focuses on human biology and disease, as well as animal and in vitro studies, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 1, 2019 edition: * Azithromycin during Acute Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Requiring Hospitalization (BACE). A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Trial * BAL Cell Gen  more
American Journal of Respiratory Cell & Molecular Biology Issues 9 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, a journal from the American Thoracic Society that says it focuses on pulmonary biology, published nine research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Bronchial Epithelial Calcium Metabolism Impairment in Smokers and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Decreased ORAI3 Signaling * Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibition Ameliorates Inflammation and Experimental Pulmonary Hypertension * CDHR3 A  more
American Kennel Club Launches Influencer Program
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: * * * - #AKCDogStar Debuted on Instagram with Six Influential Canines * * * The American Kennel Club(R) (AKC(R)) is excited to announce the launch of #AKCDogStar, an Instagram influencer program. This educational program aims to spread information about dog sports and responsible dog ownership. The canines participating shine inside the ring and out! "We're thrilled to harness the power of social media to spread  more
American National Standards Institute Seeks Comments on Proposed New Technical Committee on Biocidal and Antimicrobial Properties
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The prevention of biological contamination remains one of the biggest challenges in various sectors, including the food, farming, and medical fields. A proposed International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee (TC) would support the standardization of test methods to evaluate the basic biocidal activity of surfaces, to ensure greater safety for various applications within num  more
American National Standards Institute Welcomes Associate General Counsel, Gail Matthews, Esq.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is pleased to welcome Gail A. Matthews, Esq. as Associate General Counsel, effective September 30, 2019. Ms. Matthews joins ANSI from the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY), where she served as the Deputy Chief of its Civil Division since 2003. In her new role at ANSI, Ms. Matthews will provide legal support   more
American National Standards Institute Welcomes New Members
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) proudly welcomes 18 new members in September 2019: Alteryx (https://www.alteryx.com/). CertiProf (https://certiprof.com/). F Basso Jr. Rubbish Removal Inc. Johns Manville Corporation (https://linuxfoundation.org/). The Linux Foundation (https://www.jointdevelopment.org/). Joint Development Foundation (https://www.jointdevelopment.org/). Kans  more
American National Standards Institute: Standards in the Digital Age - Attend USNC's Summit for Young and Emerging Professionals
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Register for the November 8 Event in Washington, DC * * * The United States National Committee (USNC) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), a committee of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), invites emerging professionals to join its summit, "Standards and Conformity Assessment in the Digital Age," on Friday, November 8, in Washington, DC, in the National H  more
American National Standards Institute: Workcred Receives NIST MEP Grant to Support Research to Examine ROI of Manufacturing Credentials
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - New Research Will Build upon Findings from 2018 Study * * * Workcred, an affiliate of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) for a two-year research study to examine the return on investment (ROI) of credentials  more
American Wind Energy Association: New York Independent System Operator's Carbon Pricing Proposal Would Be an Economic Win for New York
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The American Wind Energy Association issued the following news release: The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) applauded the New York Independent System Operator's (NYISO) proposal to incorporate the social cost of carbon into the wholesale price of electricity. Today, NYISO released a new study which concludes that, "A carbon price in NYISO's competitive wholesale power markets can help deliver New York's clean-energy transition in faster, cheaper, more reliable, mor  more
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee: ADC Stands With Duke and UNC, Condemns the Department of Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news: The Department of Education ordered Duke and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's joint Middle East studies program to restructure their curriculum due to its bias, claiming the program considerably placed emphasis on "the understanding the positive aspects of Islam, while there is an absolute absence of any similar focus on the positive aspects of Christianity, Judaism or any other religion o  more
Annals of the American Thoracic Society Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Annals of the American Thoracic Society, a peer-reviewed international online journal of the American Thoracic Society, published eight research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Association of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Use with Adverse Respiratory Events in Older Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease * Effectiveness and Safety of Inhaled Corticosteroids in Older Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and/or Asth  more
As Myanmar Marks 101 Days of Internet Shutdowns, the #KeepItOn Coalition Urges Full Restoration of Internet Access Now
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Access Now issued the following news release: It was 101 days ago, amidst conflict and a refugee crisis in Rakhine, that the Myanmar government shut down the internet in at least nine townships in Rakhine and Chin States, by order of the Ministry of Transport and Communication. While access has now been restored in some parts of these townships, in at least four townships, residents continue to suffer a deliberate internet blackout. In justifying the original shutdowns, M  more
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Support Federal Court Ruling Upholding Harvard's Race-Conscious Admissions Policy
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) today praised the decision by a federal court in Massachusetts, which found that Harvard University's race-conscious admissions policy is constitutional and does not discriminate against Asian Americans. AALDEF executive director Margaret Fung said: "We are glad the court followed longstanding Supreme Court precedents and upheld  more
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund: Philadelphia Settles Discrimination Lawsuit With Chinese Restaurant Owners for $265,000
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * - Formally Agrees Not to Enforce Disputed City Ordinance * * * The City of Philadelphia has reached an agreement with the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) to settle a lawsuit over the City's 11 P.M. Ordinance. AALDEF, with pro bono counsel Pepper Hamilton LLP, filed this lawsuit, Liu v. City of Philadelphia, on behalf of 23 Chinese takeout restaurant owners  more
Aspen Institute Cyber Summit Presents John Demers, Lisa Monaco, and James M. Murray on October 2
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Nation's leading cyber security experts and policymakers to appear in New York City, with coverage provided by exclusive media partner CNN * * * The fourth annual Aspen Cyber Summit, organized by the Aspen Institute, takes place on Wednesday, October 2nd from 9:00am - 5:00pm ET in New York City. Leading policymakers, private sector experts, and innovators will discuss today's most pressing issues in cybersecur  more
Association for Computing Machinery: Worldwide Software Community Convenes in Athens for SPLASH 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release: The Association for Computing Machinery's Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN) announced that it will hold its annual Conference on Systems, Programming, Languages and Application: Software for Humanity (SPLASH) from October 20 - 25, 2019 Athens, Greece. The event brings together educators, researchers and industry to showcase the latest advances in programming, languages, applica  more
Association of Schools of Public Health: Receives $1 Million for Joint Grant With New York State Department of Health to Conduct PFAS Health Study
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: University at Albany School of Public Health and the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) announced a joint grant of $1 million to fund the first year of a five-year project from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry to support a health study of exposures of residents living in communities with drinking wat  more
Association of University Presses: Read. Think. Act. Is Theme of 2019 University Press Week, November 3-9
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The Association of University Presses issued the following news: Emphasizing the role that scholarly publishers can play in moving national and international conversations forward on critical and complex issues, the Association of University Presses (AUPresses) has chosen "Read. Think. Act." as the theme for this year's University Press Week. University Press Week (UP Week) runs from Sunday, November 3, through Saturday, November 9. "Read. Think. Act." is a particularly apt  more
Astrobiology Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 5 -- Astrobiology, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on findings and discoveries from interplanetary exploration and laboratory research, published eight research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry: Applications for the In Situ Measurement of Nonvolatile Organics at Ocean Worlds * Circular Spectropolarimetric Sensing of Vegetation in the Field: Possibilities for the Remote Detection of Extraterre  more
AUAssociation of University Presses Announces COPE Membership
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Association of University Presses issued the following news: New York, NY, and Washington, DC - The Association of University Presses (AUPresses) is pleased to announce that the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) has approved the Association's application for Associate membership. AUPresses applied for this membership status to signal the Association's support for the ethical practices COPE works to articulate and promote in scholarly communications. The benefits of  more
Brennan Center for Justice Issues Statement on Release of FBI Crime Statistics
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following statement by Ames Grawert, senior counsel in the justice program and co-author of an analysis of the new numbers, after FBI released its 2018 Uniform Crime Reporting program data, and it shows that U.S. rates of murder, violent crime, and overall crime decreased: "The FBI's data confirm that crime rates are continuing to decline across the country, which is great news. It's consistent with  more
Brooklyn Museum Partners With Project Reset to Allow Individuals Arrested for Low-Level Offenses to Avoid Prosecution
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 2 -- Brooklyn Museum issued the following news release: * * * - In a new initiative between the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and the Center for Court Innovation, the arts education program reimagines the role of museums in transforming lives and communities, and reinforces the Brooklyn Museum's commitment to supporting social justice programs * * * In a new partnership, the Brooklyn Museum and the Center for Court Innovation's Project Reset will offer arts-bas  more
Brooklyn Museum Public Programs for Adults, Teens, and Kids in October 2019
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 2 -- Brooklyn Museum issued the following news release: The Brooklyn Museum will present a variety of programs for adults, teens, and kids in October. Public programs include talks, performances, and hands-on workshops for children and adults that amplify the Museum's exhibitions and collection, serve its diverse public, and support learning through the visual arts. Highlights include Brooklyn Talks: JR and Baratunde Thurston, Five Moments of Art and Scent, and two per  more
Caldeira, Georges Present Current Political Environment at Aerosol Dispensing Forum
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Household and Commercial Products Association issued the following news: Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) President & CEO Steve Caldeira and Senior Director, Scientific & International Affairs, Nicholas Georges, presented at the Aerosol Dispensing Forum (ADF) 2019 in New York City on September 17 and 18. This year, the ADF New York conference program was designed in collaboration with HCPA and the National Aerosol Association (NAA). Georges welcomed   more
Carnegie Council to Partner With Bruce Weinstein, the Ethics Guy for a Global Ethics Day Webinar on October 16
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs issued the following news release: Carnegie Council will partner with Bruce Weinstein, The Ethics Guy(R), for a Global Ethics Day webinar on business ethics on October 16, entitled "How Ethical Leadership is the Key to Sustained Success in Business." This will complement panels, film festivals, and talks with partner organizations ACCA and CFA Institute taking place around the world, including a breakfast event at the   more
Cell Research Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Cell Research, a journal that says it features life sciences related to molecular and cell biology, published five research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Cyclic nucleotide-gated channel mediates cytoplasmic calcium elevation and disease resistance in rice * Precise in vivo genome editing via single homology arm donor mediated intron-targeting gene integration for genetic disease correction * Protein C receptor is a therapeutic stem cell ta  more
Center for American Progress Issue Brief Shows How Inclusive Community Engagement Can Improve Public Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: A new issue brief from the Center for American Progress profiles NeighborhoodStat, an initiative developed by the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to rebuild trust in government while addressing the underlying causes of crime in 15 public housing developments. NeighborhoodStat is a joint problem-solving process that empowers residents to identify the public safety issues that matter most to  more
Center for Constitutional Rights: Victims of U.S. Torture, Indefinite Detention Appeal ICC Ruling That Blocked Investigation
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Oct. 1 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * - Gitmo Prisoner Who Attempted Suicide is Among Appellants * * * The Hague/New York - Yesterday, victims of U.S. torture appealed a ruling by the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) refusing to allow the ICC Prosecutor to open an investigation into alleged crimes committed in Afghanistan and on the territory of other States Parties implicated in the U.S. tor  more
Center for Inquiry: Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science Celebrates Its 50th State
AMHERST, New York, Oct. 4 -- The Center for Inquiry issued the following news release: On August 21, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state in the United States of America. And on November 2, 2019, Hawaii will become the 50th state to host a workshop by TIES, the Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science! Launched in 2015 by the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science, now part of the Center for Inquiry, TIES gives middle school teachers the tools they need to effectively teach evolutio  more
Center for Reproductive Rights Back at U.S. Supreme Court; Identical Abortion Issue Decided in 2016
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * - Court will revisit abortion precedent as it reviews a law designed to shutdown abortion clinics * * * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a petition for certiorari filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights, agreeing to hear June Medical Services v. Gee. The case challenges a Louisiana law that would close every abortion clinic in the state except for one. The disputed law (Act 620) prevents   more
Center for Reproductive Rights: Abortion Case Heads to Oklahoma Supreme Court
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * - Center for Reproductive Rights appeals recent court decisions that could devastate abortion access in Oklahoma. * * * Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed an appeal with the Oklahoma Supreme Court, asking it to block a law that bans the standard method of abortion after approximately 14 weeks of pregnancy. This law had been blocked since 2015, but earlier this month, an Oklahoma state  more
Center for Reproductive Rights: Federal Court Blocks Georgia's Abortion Ban From Taking Effect
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. District Court Judge Blocks a Georgia Law Banning Abortion from the Earliest Weeks in Pregnancy from Going into Effect While the Case is Argued in the Court * * * Today, the U.S. District Court in Atlanta granted a preliminary injunction in a challenge to Georgia's ban on abortion from the earliest weeks in pregnancy, blocking the law from taking effect and protecting critical health care f  more
Center for Reproductive Rights: Federal Court Rules on Virginia Abortion Restrictions
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * - In a mixed ruling, a federal judge struck down multiple anti-abortion laws in Virginia, while upholding others * * * Today, a federal district court ruled on four Virginia laws that have impeded abortion access for years and made it difficult for abortion clinics to stay open in the state. The decision comes after a two-week trial earlier this year in Richmond, Virginia. The case was filed on   more
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Issues Statement on New York Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following statement by litigation attorney Ariel Solaski: The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled against EPA in the "Bad Neighbor Rule" case. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) was a party to the case, the State of New York, et al, v U.S Environmental Protection Agency. The case challenged EPA's decision to require no additional action by up-wind power plants to reduce pollution damaging air quality in downwind states. Ar  more
Childhood Cancer Research Team at Nationwide Children's Hospital Awarded $10.2 Million Moonshot Grant
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release: The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health announced it has awarded one of its Cancer Moonshot grants to Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD, chief of the division of Hematology, Oncology & Blood and Marrow Transplant and Elaine Mardis, PhD, co-executive director of the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The multi-year grant supports m  more
Childhood Obesity Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 2 -- Childhood Obesity, a journal that says it delivers actionable, real-world obesity prevention and weight management strategies for children and adolescents, published eight research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Associations of Cell Phone Use and Screen Viewing with Overweight in Children * Extracurricular Activity Involvement and Body Image in Youth with Obesity: The Mediating Role of Social Life * Feeding Infants and Toddler  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Publishes Conscience and Courage, Life Story of Ex-Genzyme CEO Termeer
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Oct. 2 -- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press issued the following news release: * * * - Author John Hawkins has written a well-researched biography about Termeer's legacy--how he built a global biotech giant, Genzyme, and mentored a new generation of business leaders who continue to relentlessly challenge conventional innovation models and bring new novel treatments to patients around the world. * * * Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press (CSHL Press) announced t  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Mutant Cells Team Up to Make an Even Deadlier Blood Cancer
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Oct. 2 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have discovered that two cell mutations, already harmful alone, enhance one another's effects, contributing to the development of the deadly blood cancer acute myeloid leukemia (AML). CSHL Professor Adrian Krainer and his lab, along with Omar Abdel-Wahab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cent  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Transparent Review in Preprints
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 30 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) today announced a new pilot project--Transparent Review in Preprints (TRiP)--that enables journals and peer review services to post peer reviews of submitted manuscripts on CSHL's preprint server bioRxiv. "The new project is part of broader efforts by bioRxiv to work with other organizations to help the scholarly publishing ecosystem evolve," said John Ing  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center Joins University's Membership in Collaborative to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Higher Ed
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) has joined Columbia University's membership in the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. The University is a sponsoring member of the collaborative, joining the effort as part of its commitment to fostering an environment free from gender-based discrimination and  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Get to Know Diana Hernandez, PhD
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Diana Hernandez, PhD, assistant professor of sociomedical sciences at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, is working to create healthier environments in traditionally low-income neighborhoods. "Housing is an important area of study and intervention, as it carries vital health and social implications," says Hernandez. "For me, housing is the focus of my research, business, and passion." Her  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Hundreds of Community Residents Attend Healthy Haven Wellness Event at Haven Plaza
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), along with NewYork-Presbyterian and local partners, hosted Healthy Haven, a free community health and wellness event, Saturday in Haven Plaza. About 600 people turned out for a variety of sessions, trainings, and presentations conducted by faculty and staff. Events included wellness workshops on tobacco and e-cigarette cessation, tai chi classes, and gluc  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Joshua Milner, MD, to Lead Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology at Columbia, NewYork-Presbyterian
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: Joshua Milner, MD, an internationally renowned physician-scientist from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) whose research has uncovered the genetic underpinnings of allergic diseases in children, has been named chief of the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology in the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and professor of pediatrics in th  more
Counter Extremism Project: Tech & Terrorism - Tech Companies Fail to Curb Online Abuses
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Dr. Hany Farid: More Must Be Done to Stop Child Exploitation, Deepfakes * * * Child exploitation content on the Internet has dramatically increased, and current efforts to prevent and remove it by tech companies and law enforcement are not enough. In a recent New York Times article, Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Senior Advisor Dr. Hany Farid, an expert in digital forensics, criticized tech companie  more
Diesel Engine Manufacturing Powers State Economies and American Jobs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following news release: In 2018, more than 1 million heavy-duty diesel engines were manufactured in facilities across the United States - a growth of 13 percent over the previous year, or nearly 120,000 engines, according to new data from the Diesel Technology Forum. Thirteen states are home to heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturing, with North Carolina producing more than one-in-three U.S.-made heavy-duty diesel engines. Other key st  more
Doctors Without Borders: Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: October Crisis Update
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: The current Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the worst on record in the country and the second-largest epidemic of the disease recorded anywhere. Almost a year after the declaration of the outbreak, more than 2,100 people have died from the virus. The Ebola crisis in DRC continues to pose a threat to local communities--despite a massive international response, promising ne  more
Doctors Without Borders: Iraq - Yazidi Survivors of Violence Face Overwhelming Mental Health Needs
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: The massive violence suffered by the Yazidi religious minority in northwestern Iraq has led to a severe and debilitating mental health crisis, including many suicide attempts, the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said today, highlighting the need for mental health services in Iraq's conflict-affected communities. In August 201  more
Downstate Medical Center: Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health Hosts 25th Annual 'SportsBall' Black Tie & Sneakers Gala October 2nd
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 1 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * - Noted Leaders in Sports, Philanthropy, Business, Entertainment and Medicine Gather to Support the Institute's Community Health and Research Initiatives * * * On Wednesday, October 2nd, hundreds of prominent New Yorkers from the worlds of sports, business, entertainment and medicine will don their best tuxes and kicks to support the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health at SportsBall 2019. This   more
Dr. Ellen Cosgrove Appointed Vice Dean for Academic Administration at Albany Medical College
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Ellen Cosgrove, M.D., has joined Albany Medical College as Vice Dean for Academic Administration and Julio Sosa, M.D., Chair of the Department of Medical Education. As such, she will oversee all academic programs and business functions of the college. She most recently served as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Me  more
Drug Policy Alliance Issues Statement on Federal Judge Finding Supervised Consumption Site Does Not Violate Federal Law
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release by Lindsay LaSalle, managing director of the department of law and policy-health, in response to a federal judge in Pennsylvania ruling in U.S. v. Safehouse that the proposed supervised consumption site would not violate the federal "crack house" statute: * * * - Victory Makes Way for Safehouse to Open Site in Philadelphia, Sets Legal Precedent for Others * * * "As we are in the midst of one of the nation's worst   more
Environmental Defense Fund Issues Statement on Carbon Offsetting & Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by International Counsel Annie Petsonk: The Assembly of the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today approved, by a solid majority, moving forward with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). It also committed itself to undertake the research needed to develop, by 2022, a roadmap for a long-term climate goal for international aviation. It took these steps  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Supporting Debra Rodman TV and Digital Ad Highlighting Siobhan Dunnavant's Opposition to Gun Safety Laws
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Contributing to the Ad, Which Will Run in Richmond Media Market As Part of $140,000 TV Ad Buy - Contribution is Part of Everytown for Gun Safety's $2.5 Million Effort to Elect a Gun Sense Majority in Virginia's General Assembly * * * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced that it is contributing $50,000 to Debra Rodman's campaign for Virginia's 12th Sen  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Moms Demand Action Applaud Former Vice President Joe Biden for Elevating Issue of Gun Violence Prevention in 2020 Presidential Campaign
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Former Vice President Biden Released Plans Ahead of Gun Safety Forum in Nevada Today - Biden Attended Everytown's Presidential Gun Sense Forum in Iowa in August and Received the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction in September * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown, released the following statements today in response   more
Everytown for Gun Safety Files Complaint About NRA Foundation's Participation in the Charitable Giving Program for Federal Employees
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Asks Office of Personnel Management to Investigate and Expel the NRA Foundation from Participation in Combined Federal Campaign * * * Today, as new details continue to emerge about questionable financial activity by NRA leadership and its board of directors, Everytown for Gun Safety has filed a complaint with the Office of Personnel Management ("OPM") about the participation of the NRA Foundation, a 501(c  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Responds to Sens. Wyden, Schumer Letter Calling on IRS to Investigate NRA for Possible Tax Law Violations
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Letter Follows Release of Senate Finance Committee Minority Staff Report, 'The NRA and Russia: How a Tax-Exempt Organization Became a Foreign Asset' * * * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety responded to a letter from U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) formally calling on the Internal Revenue Service to investigate whether the NRA violated tax laws and should lose its tax-exempt statu  more
FAIR Calls NYC's Attempt to Ban Use of Term 'Illegal Alien,' 'A Heavy-Handed Attack on Freedom of Speech, the Rule of Law'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: Despite its use by the U.S. Supreme Court, many U.S. presidents and some of the nation's top newspapers, New York City is now attempting to chill legitimate political speech with threats of fines that would bankrupt most citizens for invoking the legal term 'illegal alien.' New guidelines released by the New York City Commission on Human Rights attempt to ban the use of the term "illegal ali  more
Family Research Council: Eric Metaxas to Address Values Voters Summit 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Family Research Council issued the following news release: New York Times #1 bestselling author and speaker Eric Metaxas will address the 14th annual Values Voters Summit - an event that draws thousands of grassroots activists to the nation's capital each year. U.S. Congressmen, grassroots activists, conservative thought leaders, and others will speak at this event to discuss the fundamental issues for social conservative voters today. Confirmed speakers also includ  more
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research: New Insights Into Controlling Chronic Inflammation Published
MANHASSET, New York, Sept. 30 -- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research issued the following news release: * * * - Feinstein Institute researchers examine inflammation and autoimmune diseases * * * Betty Diamond, MD, director of the Institute of Molecular Medicine, and her colleagues at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, revealed new insight into pro-inflammatory macrophages and their relation to autoimmune diseases, as published in the journal Proceedings of the National Acade  more
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Planned Parenthood Federation Encourages Screenings
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Planned Parenthood is urging people to reach out to their health care provider for information about their breast cancer risks and screening recommendations -- while calling on Congress to protect patients' access to lifesaving preventive care like breast exams and cancer screenings through Title X, the nation's program for affordable reproductive hea  more
Fordham Law Review Journal Issues 9 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Fordham Law Review Journal, a journal from the Fordham University, published nine research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Amazon and Platform Antitrust * Breaking Up the Focus on Relationships for Nonpecuniary Insider Trading Personal Benefits * Intellectual Property Law and the Right to Repair * Lawmakers as Job Buyers * Makeup or Fakeup?: The Need to Regulate Counterfeit Cosmetics Through Improved Chinese Intellectual Property Enforceme  more
Global Fund to Fight AIDS: Norway Makes Strong Pledge to Global Fund
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria issued the following news: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria welcomed a pledge of NOK 2.020 billion by Norway, stepping up the fight to end HIV, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. The announcement was made last night by Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway during the Global Citizen festival in New York. The festival makes commitments to help end extreme poverty by 2030 as part of the United  more
Guttmacher Institute Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Guttmacher Institute issued the following news release: Under the leadership of Dr. Herminia Palacio, President & CEO, the Guttmacher Institute is pleased to announce a series of changes to the configuration of the organization's executive management team. These will strategically position Guttmacher to lead and respond to the rapidly changing landscape around sexual and reproductive health and rights domestically and globally. The Institute has selected as Ms. Maibe Po  more
Helen Keller International: USAID-Funded MMDP Project - A New Chance at Life
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Helen Keller International issued the following news: * * * - "Trichiasis is uncomfortable and painful. But once you have the surgery, your health improves. Then you can work again without problems. It makes [me] proud to have saved someone's sight." --Minanta, MMDP-trained surgeon, Burkina Faso * * * Tens of millions of people around the world are at risk of preventable blindness from trachoma, and disability and disfigurement due to lymphatic filariasis (LF). These ne  more
Human Gene Therapy Journal Issues 12 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 2 -- Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal that says it focuses on the human aspect of gene therapy, published 12 research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2019 edition: * Capsid Engineering Overcomes Barriers Toward Adeno-Associated Virus Vector-Mediated Transduction of Endothelial Cells * Enhanced Transduction of Macaca fascicularis Hematopoietic Cells with Chimeric Lentiviral Vectors * Prevalence and Relevance of Pre-Existing Anti-  more
Human Rights First Issues Statement on Washington Post Columnist Khashoggi's Murder
NEW YORK CITY, Sept. 30 -- Human Rights First issued the following statement by Rob Berschinski, senior vice president for policy, on Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi's murder: One year ago Wednesday, Saudi Arabian officials lured Saudi dissident, Virginia resident, and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi out of the United States, murdered him in cold blood, chopped up his body, and lied about it to the world. Despite the findings of both the U.S. intelligence community and U.N.   more
Human Rights Watch: Bangladesh - Halt Plans to Fence-In Rohingya Refugees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Barbed Wire, Guard Towers to Deny Freedom of Movement * * * (NEW YORK) - The Bangladesh government's plans for barbed wire and guard towers around Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar violate refugees' rights to freedom of movement, Human Rights Watch said today. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan announced the plan on September 26, 2019, saying it was specifically ordered by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Whi  more
Human Rights Watch: China - Release Supporters of Hong Kong Protests
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Authorities Crack Down on Activism, News in the Mainland * * * Chinese authorities should immediately release activists detained in China for peacefully voicing support for the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities should also cease harassing activists, students, and their families for sharing protest-related information on social media, and allow mainland Chinese to   more
Human Rights Watch: Facetime Stunt Reminds Iranians Abroad of Forced Separation From Loved Ones
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Government Repression Keeps Many Families ApartOn Friday, media reported the US State * * * Department had rejected the request of Iran's Foreign Minister, Javad Zarif, to visit his country's UN Ambassador, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who is currently in hospital in the US for cancer treatment. Zarif, who is in New York for this year's UN General Assembly meetings, is restricted in his movements to the immediat  more
Human Rights Watch: Hong Kong - Face Mask Ban Violates Assembly Rights
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Disproportionate Response Seems Aimed to Deter Protests * * * The Hong Kong government's broad ban on protesters wearing face masks is a disproportionate restriction on peaceful assembly rights, Human Rights Watch said today. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the government had invoked emergency powers "to de-escalate the situation and to end the violence." The ban on face masks is limited neither by scope nor d  more
Human Rights Watch: Iran - Schools Shut Out Children With Disabilities
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - End Discrimination; Ensure Inclusive Education with Reasonable Support * * * Children with disabilities face discrimination and significant barriers in getting an education in Iran, Human Rights Watch and the Center for Human Rights in Iran said in a joint report issued today as the school year begins. The 52-page report "'Just Like Other Kids': Lack of Access to Inclusive Quality Education for Children with D  more
Human Rights Watch: Iran - Stadium Seating Cap Endangers Women
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - FIFA Should Urgently Overturn Discriminatory Ticket Limit of 4,600 Women * * * Iran's plan to cap the number of women who can attend a football World Cup qualifier match in Tehran is discriminatory, deceptive, and dangerous, Human Rights Watch said today. Tickets to the historic match between Iran and Cambodia on October 10 - the first in 40 years where women could legally buy tickets - went on sale Thursday,  more
Human Rights Watch: Nepal - Release Report on 2015 Protest Violence
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Suppressing Lal Commission Findings Denies Justice to Terai Victims * * * The government of Nepal should make public, as pledged, the report of the commission that investigated deadly violence involving police and protesters in 2015, Human Rights Watch said today. Donors, including the United Kingdom and United States, which provide training and other security assistance to Nepal, and the United Nations which u  more
Human Rights Watch: U.N. - Deny Venezuela Human Rights Council Seat
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Costa Rica, Also Running, Offers Rights-Respecting Alternative * * * Venezuela's abusive government is unfit to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council, and UN member states should defeat its candidacy, Human Rights Watch said today. For years, Venezuela's authorities have led a vicious crackdown on dissent and failed to address a self-inflicted humanitarian emergency that has sent more than 4.3 millio  more
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Establishes First Combined Internal Medicine, Pediatrics Residency Program in New York City
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Mount Sinai Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - Specialized training at Settlement Health in East Harlem prepares physicians to care for patients from infancy to adulthood, including their families -Efforts represent Mount Sinai's commitment to marginalized communities and efforts to reduce health care inequities * * * The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has established a new, combined internal medicine and pediatrics residency program, the first a  more
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Unveils New Master of Health Administration (MHA) Degree
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * - Applications are now open for 2020 * * * The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has begun offering a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree. Applications for the new MHA program are now open for enrollment starting in January, March, or September, 2020. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, one of the leading medical schoo  more
Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: New Study Discovers Three-Dimensional Structure of Genome Replication Machine
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: Mount Sinai researchers have discovered how the enzyme DNA polymerase delta works to duplicate the genome that cells hand down from one generation to the next. In a study published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, the team also reported how certain mutations can modulate the activity of this enzyme, leading to cancers and other diseases. "DNA polymerase delta serves as the duplicating ma  more
Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: NIH New Innovator Award Will Advance Brain Science
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * - Mount Sinai neuroscientist shines light on how the brain optimizes capacity to store memories across a lifetime * * * Denise Cai, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has always been interested in the dynamic nature of memory. But she began to question precisely how the brain can store and recall so many memories over a lifetime whi  more
Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: Propensity to Hear 'Voices' in Schizophrenia May Be Established by Infancy, Years Before Symptom Onset
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * - Findings reveal how auditory hallucinations may arise in patients with schizophrenia and provide potential new targets for early detection and treatment * * * Some people suffering from severe mental illness, particularly schizophrenia, hear "voices," known as auditory hallucinations. This symptom, which afflicts more than 80% of patients, is among the most prevalent and distressing sym  more
Ichan School of Medicine: Long-Term Follow-Up Data Shows Deep Brain Stimulation Is Effective Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: A study published online on Friday, October 4, in The American Journal of Psychiatry found that deep brain stimulation (DBS) of an area in the brain called the subcallosal cingulate (SCC) provides a robust antidepressant effect that is sustained over a long period of time in patients with treatment-resistant depression--the most severely depressed patients who have not responded to other treatment  more
Interfaith Immigration Coalition: 'Shoot Them in the Legs' - The President Is Gaslighting the Nation, But We Cannot Afford to Lose Our Souls
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Interfaith Immigration Coalition issued the following news: A disturbing article in The New York Times, "Shoot Them in the Legs, Trump Suggested: Inside His Border War," confirms what we have known all along: the President does not view migrants as humans, made in the image of God. Katie Adams, Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues at the United Church of Christ and Co-Chair of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, said: The casual cruelty on display by this President  more
International Rescue Committee: More Must Be Done, Including Better Collaboration, by Global Community to Treat Malnutrition
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: * * * - In her 15th trip to Chad, Mia Farrow (or just Farrow) witnessed a new pilot program effectively treating malnutrition, which is simpler, cheaper and has the potential to save millions of lives * * * Mia Farrow has returned from Chad where she visited malnutrition programs run by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). In her role as an IRC Voice, Farrow is calling for the humanitarian communit  more
Ithaca and Cortland Set Division III NCAA Football Attendance Record
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: * * * - Ticket Sales Already Eclipse Previous Record with Six Weeks Remaining. * * * The National Football Foundation New York City Chapter announced today that it has helped set a ticket sale record for a NCAA Division III football game as the host of the 2019 Cortaca Jug game between Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland on November 16 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New   more
JDRF Announces Donation From the Estate of Gordon Rockwell
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation issued the following news release: JDRF, the world's largest private funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, announced today a donation in excess of $3,000,000 from the estate of Gordon Rockwell to support JDRF's mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. Rockwell was born in Flint, Michigan and was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 30. After serving in the Air Force duri  more
JDRF Announces Donation From the Estate of Gordon Rockwell
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- JDRF, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: JDRF, the world's largest private funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, announced today a donation in excess of $3,000,000 from the estate of Gordon Rockwell to support JDRF's mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. Rockwell was born in Flint, Michigan and was diagnosed with T1D at the  more
Jim Gaffigan to Furnish the Medicine of Laughter During the 21st Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: Jim Gaffigan - one of only ten comedians who has sold out New York City's Madison Square Garden - will bring his acclaimed and endearing humor 20 blocks north of that iconic venue to thrill attendees at the 21st Annual National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation Dinner. The Dinner will be held December 4, 2019, at the Sheraton New York Times Square. The NACDS Foundat  more
Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Issues 37 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 4 -- The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, a journal in antimicrobial research from the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, published 37 research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2019 edition: * Activity of cefepime/zidebactam (WCK 5222) against Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii endemic to New York City medical centres * Antibiotics with activity against intestinal anaerobes and the hazard o  more
Journal of Palliative Medicine Issues 19 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 5 -- Journal of Palliative Medicine, a journal that says it reports clinical, educational, legal and ethical aspects of palliative care for patients in end of life or with intractable pain, focusing on improving quality of life, published 19 research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2019 edition: * Attitudes and Beliefs About Medical Usefulness and Legalization of Marijuana among Cancer Patients in a Legalized and a Nonlegalized State * Bene  more
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Issues 32 Research Articles in Part 2 of September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a peer-reviewed journal that says it publishes clinical aging research, published 32 research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2019 edition: * Analyzing Hospital Transfers Using INTERACT Acute Care Transfer Tools: Lessons from MOQI * Association Between Postextubation Dysphagia and Long-Term Mortality Among Critically Ill Older Adults * Caregiver Interventions for Adults Discharged from the Hospital:  more
Journal of the Association for Computing Machinery Issues 7 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Journal of the Association for Computing Machinery, a journal that says it provides principles of computer science, published seven research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Index Reduction for Differential-algebraic Equations with Mixed Matrices * On the Parameterized Complexity of Approximating Dominating Set * Online Bipartite Matching with Amortized O(log 2 n) Replacements * Operational Characterization of Mutual Information in A  more
Kendu Opens 50,000-sq.-ft. Miami Production Facility
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 3 -- Shop! Environments Association issued the following news: Kendu In-Store Visual Solutions continues to expand across the US, opening an all-new 50,000-sq.-ft. production facility in Doral in response to growing customer demand. In just four years, Kendu's American operations have grown from a hot desk in a shared office to the opening of the brand-new factory servicing all four offices in Miami, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The new US/LATAM headquarters off  more
LatinoJustice PRLDEF Launches Campaign Demanding Acceleration of Impeachment Process Given Vicious Rhetoric
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release: * * * - Campaign Contends the President's Words Put Latinx Lives at Risk; his Actions Constitute Clear Human Rights Violations * * * LatinoJustice PRLDEF, a public interest law organization based in the U.S. that works to create a more just society by using and challenging the rule of law to secure transformative, equitable and accessible justice, today released an online campaign calling for the acceleration of Imp  more
Local Initiatives Support Corp. Launches 'Play Ball Again' to Rebuild Community Baseball Fields in Puerto Rico
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Local Initiatives Support Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Music icon Marc Anthony, Latin star Bad Bunny lead funding - Chicago Cubs star Javier Baez and UNICEF USA join effort to restore cultural hubs of PR communities * * * When Hurricanes Irma and Maria ravaged Puerto Rico in 2017, they devastated community baseball programs across the island, shredding more than 300 fields where young people once played and world-class talent had long been nurtu  more
Local Initiatives Support Corp./ESPN Announce New 'Home Court' Grants in Seven Cities
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Local Initiatives Support Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - ESPN/LISC Home Court Program grants $150,000 to upgrade basketball courts at community facilities in seven cities nationwide * * * Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced today that community organizations in seven cities across the country will receive grants totaling $150,000 to refurbish neighborhood basketball courts. The grants are part of the ESPN/LISC Home Court Program,  more
Long Island Family Donates Record $5 Million to Orthodox Union's NCSY
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: * * * - "Shevet Glaubach Fellowship" Designed to Train Next Generation of Jewish Leaders * * * The Orthodox Union's flagship NCSY program has received a record donation of $5 million dollars from Great Neck, N.Y. residents Dr. Miriam and Dr. Felix Glaubach to create a fellowship program to train the next generation of Jewish leaders. Over the last 60 ye  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Can a Donor Voucher Program Broaden Representation by Marginalized Groups in Local Campaign Financing?
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 30 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study investigated the effectiveness of Seattle, WA's Democracy Voucher program in expanding participation from marginalized communities in a local election, where voters were each given four, twenty-five-dollar vouchers to assign to the local candidates of their choice. The results, lessons learned, and implications of this fascinating study are published in Election Law Journal, a peer-reviewed   more
Mary Ann Liebert: International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines Names Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Its Official Journal
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 2 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (CCR) is honored to announce that its longtime collaborator International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM) has named CCR as its Official Journal. The IACM is an association focused on advancing knowledge on cannabis, cannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system, and related topics with regard to their therapeutic potential. They achieve this through supporting res  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Uncovering New Therapeutic Targets for Airway Inflammation in Sickle Cell Disease
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 30 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study by De, Agrawal, Morrone et al, challenges the common notion that airway inflammation in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is secondary to asthma, even though the two disorders often coexist. In a recent pilot, cross sectional study, both systemic and airway inflammatory markers were compared in patients with sickle cell disease with and without asthma or obstructive airway symptoms. Their findings s  more
MMA Appoints New Marketing Leaders to Global Board of Directors, Solidifying Worldwide Role in Driving the Future of Marketing
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Mobile Marketing Association issued the following news release: As the global trade group architecting the future of marketing, today the MMA announced the appointment of new marketing industry leaders, including the CMOs of American Family Insurance, General Mills, General Motors, GlaxoSmithKline, Hershey, Hertz, hims & hers, Hyundai, Pepsi, Stitch Fix, Visa, and Walmart to its Global Board of Directors. The appointments cap the non-profit MMA's five-year transformation  more
Moms Demand Action: Pennsylvania Ed Boards Urge Lawmakers to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
MANHATTAN, New York, Sept. 30 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: Since Sunday, both The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Patriot-News have editorialized in favor of gun safety legislation following hearings on gun violence prevention last week in Harrisburg. Lawmakers heard testimony on Extreme Risk Protection Order legislation, which has been shown to reduce the risk of firearm suicide. Both Senate Bill 90 and House   more
More Than 40 Synagogues in North America Join Orthodox Union Women's Initiative to Make Simchat Torah Meaningful for Women
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: The Orthodox Union (OU) is taking a significant step to make the observance of Simchat Torah more meaningful for women in North America. The OU Women's Initiative is partnering with more than 40 synagogues in 16 U.S. states and one Canadian province to provide shiurim for women on Simchat Torah morning during aliyot. "The opportunity to celebrate the Torah  more
Mount Sinai Health System Named 2019 Most Wired
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: Mount Sinai Health System has earned the 2019 College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Most Wired recognition according to survey results released this month. Mount Sinai was certified level 8, one of the highest distinctions, because of the effective application of advance technologies into clinical and business programs to improve health and care in communities. "Healthcare organizatio  more
Mount Sinai Health System Named 2019 Most Wired
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: Mount Sinai Health System has earned the 2019 College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Most Wired recognition according to survey results released this month. Mount Sinai was certified level 8, one of the highest distinctions, because of the effective application of advance technologies into clinical and business programs to improve health and care in communities. "Healthcare organizatio  more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Supports Judicial Review
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) and LatinoJustice PRLDEF filed a "friend of the court" brief in the United States Supreme Court, defending the essential role of the courts in reviewing policies of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) tainted by unconstitutional racial discrimination against people of color living in this country. In 2012, DHS created the Deferred Ac  more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Vigorously Defends Civil Rights Law of 1866 Against Comcast Attack
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF), along with ten civil rights organizations, filed an amicus brief in Comcast v. National Association of African American-Owned Media and Entertainment Studios Networks, Inc., a case involving allegations of racial discrimination that has grave implications for the nation's oldest civil rights statute. A year after the Civil War, and prior to the  more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: Federal Court Upholds Harvard's Race-Conscious Admissions Policies
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: Today, a Massachusetts Federal Court affirmed that Harvard's consideration of race as one of many factors in undergraduate admissions decisions is consistent with - and supported by - longstanding United States Supreme Court law. The lawsuit against Harvard is one of multiple efforts by conservative, anti-civil rights activist Edward Blum to end admissions practices that foster diversity, includ  more
National Baseball Hall of Fame Honors Long-Tenured Staff Members
COOPERSTOWN, New York, Oct. 2 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: Thirteen staff members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum were honored on Tuesday for reaching service milestones, in an event hosted by Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark and President Tim Mead. The 13 staff members and their years of service are: * Bruce Brodersen, director of multimedia, 30 years * Rich Gray, manager of inventory control, 30 years * John Bob  more
National Council of Jewish Women Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Hear Challenge to Louisiana Abortion Law
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The National Council of Jewish Women issued the following statement by Chief Policy Officer Jody Rabhan: The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is dismayed by the Supreme Court's decision to hear a challenge to a Louisiana law requiring doctors performing abortions to obtain admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. "In 2016, the Supreme Court in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt declared that admitting privileges requirements place substantial obstacles in the path   more
National Employment Law Project Issues Statement on Rule Allowing Drug Testing for Unemployment Benefits
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement by Michele Evermore, senior researcher and policy analyst: "Today, the Trump Administration released a final rule to allow expanded drug testing for unemployment insurance applicants. The Administration clearly overstepped its authority. We urge states not to act to pass legislation based on this regulation for several reasons: it is a costly solution in search of a problem; it violates Fourth Amendment prote  more
National Kidney Foundation: FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Diabetes-Related Kidney Disease
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: "The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today that their drug INVOKANA(R) (Canagliflozin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and cardiovascular events in patients with Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is the first new treatment for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) to be approved b  more
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Activists Head to Harrisburg for Pennsylvania State Action Day
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: Pennsylvania MS Activists can be seen here with Representative Matzie (Pennsylvania's 16th House District) as they get ready to kick-off State Action Day at the Pennsylvania Capitol. Activists met with legislators throughout the day to urge their support for prior authorization and step therapy reform legislation and to create a paid leave system by passing the Family Care Act. Activists met with 35 legisla  more
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: Unregulated THC Vapor Cartridges Often Contain Dangerous Additive
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 3 -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Unregulated THC vapor cartridges often contain vitamin E oil, according to a recent investigation by NBC News. The inhalation of vitamin E oil, which is sometimes added to unregulated e-liquid products in an effort to thicken their consistency and to mask dilution, has previously been linked with incidences of lipoid pneumonia. An advisory issued last month by New Yo  more
Natural Resources Defense Council Issues Statement on President Trump's Announcement on Danly's Nomination to FERC
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following statement by John Moore, director of the Sustainable Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project, on President Trump's announcement on James Danly's nomination to FERC: President Donald Trump said he would nominate James Danly to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The following is a statement from John Moore, director of the Sustainable FERC Project, which is housed at the Natural Resources Defense   more
Natural Resources Defense Council Issues Statement on Resignation of Energy Secretary Perry
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following statement by John Bowman, managing director for government relations, on the resignation of Energy Secretary Rick Perry: Energy Secretary Rick Perry is planning to resign from the Trump administration later this year, according to news reports today. The following is a statement from John Bowman, managing director for government relations at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): "There's no dancing around   more
Nature Genetics Journal Issues 10 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- Nature Genetics, a journal that encompasses genetic and functional genomic studies on human and plant traits and on other model organisms, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Allele-specific NKX2-5 binding underlies multiple genetic associations with human electrocardiographic traits * Chromatin activity at GWAS loci identifies T cell states driving complex immune diseases * Germline NPM1 mutations lead to altered rRNA 2'-O  more
NBA 2K League Announces Recipients of Team Business Awards for 2019 Season
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: The NBA 2K League yesterday recognized outstanding achievement in team marketing and business operations for the 2019 season when the league presented its NBA 2K League Team Business Awards during the NBA 2K League Fall Workshop in Indianapolis. Magic Gaming received two awards - the Partnership of the Year Award and the Local Activation of the Year Award - while Raptors Uprising GC earned the Digital In  more
Neo-Nazi James Mason Disingenuously Attempts to Distance Himself From Previous Calls for Violence
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - ISIS Uploads to RocketChat; Releases Another Video in "The Best Outcome is for the Pious" Series * * * The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, neo-Nazi James Mason spoke out against mass shootings in a podcast, but his remarks contradict his prior statem  more
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Welcomes New President and Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news release: * * * - Leading educator and workforce development policymaker takes the helm at youth entrepreneurship education nonprofit * * * NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship), a global educational nonprofit focused on activating the entrepreneurial mindset and building startup skills in young people from underserved communities, announced it has named Dr. J.D. LaRock as the organization's new pre  more
New York State School Boards Association: Majority of School Board Members Favor Starting High School Later
LATHAM, New York, Oct. 1 -- The New York State School Boards Association issued the following news release: Nearly six in 10 school board members recently polled by the New York State School Boards Association think the high school instructional day in their districts should begin later to accommodate teenagers' natural sleep cycles. They also acknowledge there would be logistical challenges in doing so. The poll found that 59% of board members would be favor of pushing back the start of the h  more
Newest & Largest Roswell Park Care Network Site Brings Expanded Services to Southtowns
ORCHARD PARK, New York, Oct. 3 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Specialty oncology and supportive care available onsite at 15,000-square-foot facility in Orchard Park * * * Roswell Park Care Network held a grand opening today for its newest and largest location: the 15,000-square-foot offices of Roswell Park Hematology Oncology Southtowns. The expanded and relocated practice brings specialty cancer care and supportive services to the   more
North Shore University Hospital Leaders Work Island Harvest Food Bank Farm
BRENTWOOD, New York, Sept. 30 -- North Shore University Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Island Harvest farm helps support 400 organizations that feed Long Islanders * * * Volunteers from North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) recently spent time harvesting vegetables and performing land cleanup at a farm run by the nonprofit Island Harvest Food Bank. Jon Sendach, deputy executive director at NSUH, and Kerri Scanlon, RN, deputy chief nurse executiv  more
Northwell Health, Allscripts to Jointly Develop Next-Gen Electronic Health Record
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - EHR to be designed, tested by Northwell clinicians, IT experts and administrators * * * Northwell Health, New York State's largest health system, and Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) today announced an innovative agreement to create the next-generation electronic health record (EHR). The cloud-based, voice-enabled, artificial intelligence-based EHR will be designed and tested using input from Northwell clinicians, info  more
NYSUT's Take a Look at Teaching Initiative Comes to Yonkers Thursday
YONKERS, New York, Oct. 2 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release: With the state facing a teacher shortage, the Yonkers Federation of Teachers and New York State United Teachers on Thursday will hold the latest in a series of summits aimed at encouraging students and career-changers to take a look at teaching. The Yonkers Take a Look at Teaching Summit will engage teachers, students, higher education faculty and policymakers in a dialogue about how to inspire a  more
NYU Langone Health: 'Good' Cholesterol Counters Atherosclerosis in Mice With Diabetes
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Increasing levels of a simplified version of "good" cholesterol reversed disease in the blood vessels of mice with diabetes, a new study finds. Published online in the journal Circulation on September 30, the study results revolve around atherosclerosis, a condition in which high levels of cholesterol cause "plaques" to form in vessel walls, eventually re  more
NYU Langone Health: Fungal Invasion of Pancreas Creates Cancer Risk
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with 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 online in Nature 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 in  more
October 4 Marks National MFG Day: See How Standards, American National Standards Institute Initiatives Support the Industry
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: Forming the backbone of the manufacturing industry are: skilled talent to fill millions of jobs, technology to make processes more efficient, and collaboration to make sure all the moving parts are in place. In light of Manufacturing Day 2019 on Friday, October 4, companies across the nation will open their doors to host students, teachers, and parents during conferences, open houses, workshops, a  more
Orthodox Union Condemns the Swedish Centre Party's Decision to Fight Nonmedical Circumcision
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: Today, the leadership of the Orthodox Union, the nation's largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, expressed their deep concern over the Swedish Centre Party's vote to fight the nonmedical circumcision of boys. Orthodox Union President Moishe Bane stated: "The Swedish Centre Party's decision to promote a ban on religious circumcision is synonymous w  more
Paley Center for Media Announces Final Selection of Paleyfest NY 2019
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * - The Paley Center for Media and the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment to Present Behind the Scenes with TV Pros: Industry Networking Event for Aspiring Young TV Professionals * * * The Paley Center for Media today announced the final selection for PALEYFEST NY 2019: NBC's New Amsterdam. The program will take place on Tuesday, October 15, at 6:30 pm, and will be the closing program of the 2019 fes  more
PEN America Condemns Rejection of U.S. Visas for Mexican Play's Cast and Crew
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Premiere of playwright Conchi Leon's play canceled after visas denied * * * U.S. immigration officials rejected visas for the cast and crew of a play by acclaimed writer Conchi Leon set to be staged in Chicago this weekend. In a statement today, PEN America said the visa restrictions appeared to be part of an ongoing pattern of U.S. government officials suppressing cultural exchange. "This is just the latest in a d  more
PEN America Issues Statement on President Trump Assurance to China on Hong Kong Protests
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- PEN America issued the following statement by Summer Lopez, senior director of free expression programs: President Trump reportedly made assurances to China's president that the U.S. would remain silent on the ongoing Hong Kong protests amid trade talks, a move PEN America today said was a stunning repudiation to free expression. The following statement is attributable to Summer Lopez, senior director of Free Expression Programs at PEN America: "It is deeply troubling to   more
PEN America Says Arrest of Cuban Artists Part of an Ongoing Campaign of Harassment
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - This week's arrests stem from a 2018 legal regulation that represents an amplified crackdown on artistic expression * * * In yet another display of harassment against independent artists, Cuban police this week again arrested poet and writer Jorge Olivera Castillo and his wife Nancy Alfaya. While both have since been released, the ongoing campaign against them and other artists in Cuba is part of a crackdown on artist  more
PEN America to Host Lit Crawl NYC in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Pub crawl literary festival to take place Saturday, October 12 at local businesses in Cobble Hill * * * For the fifth season, PEN America presents Lit Crawl NYC: Where Literature Hits the Streets on Saturday, October 12. This vibrant festival of books and culture will wind its way through Brooklyn's Cobble Hill this fall, featuring lively conversations and events staged at local businesses throughout the neighborhoo  more
PEN America to Monitor Trial of Unjustly Incarcerated Cameroonian Rapper
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Valsero to appear before a military court October 8 after trial postponed, could face death penalty * * * PEN America and its Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) program will closely monitor the upcoming trial of Cameroonian rapper Gaston Serval Abe, better known as Valsero. Arrested earlier this year in the vicinity of a pro-democracy demonstration, Valsero will appear before a military court October 8 and could face th  more
PEN America: Appeals Court Upholds FCC Decision to Gut Net Neutrality
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - But the decision opens the door for states to regulate an open internet * * * An appeals court's refusal to reinstate net neutrality today represents a disappointing blow to the fight to protect the free and open internet, PEN America said in a statement. But the decision did hold open an opportunity for states to take action. "Net neutrality is a fundamental part of maintaining an open internet that is equally acces  more
PEN America: Egypt Going to Extreme Lengths to Quash Dissent, Imprisoning Writers as Part of Broader Crackdown
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America receiving reports of numerous writers, poets, and artists who have been arrested in recent days * * * The Egyptian government is going to extreme, brutal measures to quash dissent in an intensified crackdown on freedom of expression and assembly. PEN America today said authorities must immediately cease arresting people without cause and release all those who have been unjustly detained or disappeared. A  more
PETA: Eat Vegan Like Beyonce for Under $20
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Personal Trainer Marco Borges Joins PETA in the Kitchen to Help Fans Get in Vegan Formation for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner * * * Nutritionist to the stars Marco Borges--who helped Beyonce get in shape for her historic Coachella performance--is kicking off Vegetarian Awareness Month with PETA by showing viewers how to prepare three quick and delicious vegan meals on a budget. The dish  more
Peter G. Peterson Foundation Launches National Debt Clocks in Cities Across America
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Continuously updated billboards put a spotlight on $22 trillion national debt as part of 2020 campaign conversation * * * The Peter G. Peterson Foundation today announced a series of national debt clocks in cities across the country, raising awareness about the need to manage America's high and rising debt. The clocks are highly visible billboards that update continuously with the total national  more
Pfizer's Twisted Tests on Mice Put on Blast in New PETA TV Spot
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - New Pixar-Style Ad Challenges Pharmaceutical Giant's Antiquated Experiments on Animals * * * Because Pfizer has tortured more than 1,000 terrified mice in the forced swim test--an experiment in which the gentle animals are dumped into inescapable beakers of water and forced to swim to keep from drowning--PETA is running a new ad near the company's headquarters in New York  more
Powerful New Ad in Virginia SD-8: Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Partnering With Missy Cotter-Smasal Campaign to Launch TV and Digital Ad Featuring Virginia Beach Shooting Survivor
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Contributing $100,000 to Missy Cotter-Smasal's Campaign in SD-8 to Help Air the Ad in Hampton Roads Media Market, As Part of Nearly $200,000 Total TV Ad Buy - Contribution is Part of Everytown for Gun Safety's $2.5 Million Effort to Elect a Gun Sense Majority in Virginia's General Assembly * * * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced that it is contri  more
Public Citizen Issues Statement on Rep. Collins
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement by government affairs lobbyist Craig Holman on Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York: "Collins was caught red-handed doing insider trading. After years of denying he did anything wrong, he finally admitted his guilt. "The sorriest part of this story is not that he avoided justice for so long, but that his service in Congress was so self-serving. Profit was always the driving principle behind Collins. "Fortunately for the rest of   more
Report From FINRA Board of Governors Meeting - September 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority issued the following news release: FINRA's Board of Governors met on Sept. 24-26 at FINRA's offices in New York, where it approved six rule proposals and received several operational updates from FINRA staff. The Board continued its engagement with key stakeholders by meeting with two officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Pete Driscoll, Director of the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examination  more
Resources for the Future: New Episode of Resources Radio: 'A New York State of Carbon Pricing, With Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Resources for the Future issued the following news release: Resources for the Future (RFF) today released a new installment of Resources Radio: "A New York State of Carbon Pricing, with Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan." This episode of Resources Radio, released a day ahead of our regularly scheduled programming, comes in celebration of International Podcast Day. In this episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan, two RFF researchers and expert  more
Rochester Museum and Science Center 2020 Science on the Edge Lecture Series Continues Thursday, Oct. 24
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 3 -- The Rochester Museum and Science Center issued the following news release: * * * - Series topics include de-extinction, black holes, alien worlds, and artificial intelligence * * * Attendees at the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) Richard C. Shultz Science on the Edge lecture series experience science of all kinds. Science on the Edge lectures have provided insight and understanding about current research in a broad array of topics for a general audienc  more
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center: Algorithm Reduces Need for Therapy in Children With Intermediate-Risk Neuroblastoma
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 2 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: A recent Children's Oncology Group (COG) study identified a treatment algorithm that can help reduce therapy for some neuroblastoma patients with intermediate-risk disease, while maintaining good clinical outcomes. The study's findings are particularly significant because they suggest that many infants and young children with this disease may be spared unpleasant or lingering side effect  more
S.T.O.P. Releases 'OMNY Surveillance Oh My' Report on MTA Privacy Threats
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release: Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy group, released their "OMNY Surveillance Oh My" report detailing the privacy threat posed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA's) One Metro New York (OMNY) payment system. The report notes that OMNY poses a particular threat to undocumented New Yorkers, collecting location information that ca  more
Science Translational Medicine Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in Sept. 25, 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Science Translational Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that focuses on research in the translational medicine community, published five research articles, including the following topics, in its Sept. 25, 2019 edition: * CAR T cells targeting BAFF-R can overcome CD19 antigen loss in B cell malignancies * Interleukin-11 is a therapeutic target in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis * Lrrk2 alleles modulate inflammatio  more
Sierra Club Issues Statement on Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf's Plan to Join Regional Initiative to Cap Carbon Pollution
HARRISBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement by senior campaign representative Tom Schuster on the Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's plan to join regional initiative to cap carbon pollution: Today Governor Wolf signed an executive order beginning the process that would add Pennsylvania to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). States participating in RGGI place limits on climate change-causing carbon pollution emissions from power plants, that decline o  more
Sierra Club Issues Statement on Transportation, Climate Initiative
OAKLAND, California, Oct. 1 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement by Eastern Region Deputy Director Mark Kresowik on Transportation and Climate Initiative: Today, the 12 states and D.C. participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) released a draft regional policy proposal to reduce greenhouse gas pollution from transportation. States include Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Ve  more
Steve Bello Appointed to Lead Northwell Health's Eastern Long Island Hospitals
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Oct. 3 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: Northwell Health has appointed Stephen Bello, PA, as the new executive director of its Eastern region. Northwell's Eastern region includes Glen Cove Hospital, Plainview Hospital, Syosset Hospital, South Oaks Hospital in Amityville, Huntington Hospital, Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson and Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead along with ambulatory care centers. Prior to leading t  more
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Reveals Recipients of the 2019 Humane Awards
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Honorees include world-famous fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, former U.S. President George H. W. Bush's service animal Sully and The New York Times-best-selling author Hannah "Kitten Lady" Shaw * * * Every year, the ASPCA(R) (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) honors animal heroes who help humans or other animals in extraordinary ways, as wel  more
Time to Register for Specialty Food Association's 45th Annual Winter Fancy Food Show
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The Specialty Food Association issued the following news release: The Specialty Food Association (SFA) returns to San Francisco, CA, January 19-21, 2020, with its 45th Winter Fancy Food Show. Held at the Moscone Center, the largest specialty food and beverage trade show on the West Coast will feature the latest in innovative specialty food products. The most influential buyers from retail, foodservice, e-commerce and hospitality will be on hand to taste trends and do busines  more
Tompkins Insurance Agencies Receives the 2019 PIA National Excellence in Social Media Award
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents issued the following news release: Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Inc. of Batavia, New York has received the 2019 Excellence in Social Media Award from the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). The award was presented September 20, 2019 at a gala ceremony held in conjunction with PIA's Board of Directors meeting in Orlando. The 2019 PIA National Excellence in Social Media Award was sponsored   more
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee: Following the Lead of Youth and Indigenous Peoples at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee issued the following news: * * * - Key takeaways from a powerful week of discussion and action in New York City. * * * As the world continues to wake up to the reality of the climate crisis and the threats it poses to humanity and the planet, UUSC joined thousands of activists, civil society leaders, and government officials at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York City last week. We listened to the wisdom o  more
Vital Strategies Issues Statement on Court Ruling on Philadelphia Supervised Injection Facility
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Vital Strategies issued the following statement by Overdose Prevention Program Lede Daliah Heller: * * * A federal judge ruled today that a Philadelphia-based nonprofit's proposal to open the country's first supervised consumption space does not violate federal law. This is a groundbreaking decision in a case that has been closely watched by cities around the country who are considering supervised consumption spaces. Also known as safe injection facilities, supervised consu  more
Vital Strategies: Data for Health Continues to Play Transformational Role in Helping Governments Harness Power of Data
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Vital Strategies issued the following statement on on Bloomberg Philanthropies' announcement of a $120 million reinvestment to expand its Data for Health Initiative: "Since its inception four years ago, the Data for Health Initiative, under Michael Bloomberg's leadership, has played a transformational role in helping governments harness the power of data to help people lead healthier, longer lives. "We applaud Bloomberg Philanthropies for continuing the critical work of it  more
Volume, Variety and Uses of Multimedia Content Explored at Association for Computing Machinery MM '19
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release: The Association for Computing Machinery's Special Interest Group on Multimedia (SIGMM) will host the 27th ACM International Conference on Multimedia (ACM MM) in Nice, France, from October 21-25, 2019. Multimedia research focuses on integration of the multiple perspectives offered by different digital modalities including images, text, video, music, sensor data and spoken audio. Since 1993, the ACM MM   more
VVA and DoD Settle on Lawsuit Challenging DoD's Leaking of Personal Information Belonging to Active Duty and Veterans
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 3 -- Vietnam Veterans of America issued the following news release: Today, in federal court in Buffalo, New York, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) filed a signed settlement agreement in a lawsuit challenging DoD's leaking of personal information belonging to active duty and veterans to identify thieves and companies who sell data for unauthorized commercial purposes. Filed July 31, 2017, by Vietnam Veterans of America, the VVA New Yo  more
Wildlife Conservation Society: First High-Level Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade in the Americas to Be Held This Week in Peru
BRONX, New York, Oct. 2 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: On October 3-4, a High Level International Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade in the Americas will take place in Lima, Peru. This is the first-ever such conference exclusively on wildlife trafficking in the Americas, with particular focus on South and Central America. The Conference is hosted by the Government of Peru and supported by a wide range of governments and organizations including the Wil  more
Wizards District Gaming Wins Top Pick in 2020 National Basketball Association 2K League Draft
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: The NBA 2K League announced today that Wizards District Gaming won the NBA 2K League Draft Lottery and will have the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA 2K League Draft. Knicks Gaming will have the second overall pick, and Hawks Talon GC will have the third overall pick. The NBA 2K League Draft Lottery was conducted today at the National Basketball Association (NBA) office in New York City. Click here for  more
Wolters Kluwer Advances the Digital Transformation of Nursing Education With Its Enhanced Lippincott CoursePoint+ Solution
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer, Health announced today the release of a significantly enhanced version of its leading digital education solution, Lippincott(R) CoursePoint+, to help nursing education programs graduate practice-ready nurses, armed with confidence in their clinical judgement and ability to apply their education to the delivery of quality patient care. Lippincott CoursePoint+ now features more engaging learning tools, de  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: Share Buyback Transaction Details September 26 - October 2, 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer today reports that it has repurchased 86,287 of its own ordinary shares in the period from September 26, 2019, up to and including October 2, 2019, for Euros5.7 million and at an average share price of Euros65.88. These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on February 20, 2019, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to Euros250 million during 2019. The cumulative amoun  more
Wolters Kluwer Nominates Jack De Kreij for Appointment to Supervisory Board
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer today announced the nomination of Mr. Jack de Kreij for appointment to its Supervisory Board. The nomination will be submitted to the Wolters Kluwer Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 23, 2020. He will succeed Mr. Hooft Graafland, who will retire after the expiration of his second term in 2020. Mr. De Kreij was CFO and member of the Executive Board of Dutch listed company Vopak from 2003 to  more
World Jewish Congress Condemns Decision at Sweden's Center Party Conference to Progress Circumcision Ban
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: The World Jewish Congress stands with our affiliated community in Sweden, the Jewish Central Council, in condemning the decision at the Center Party conference to progress a ban on circumcision of boys for non-medical purposes, and supports the need for dialogue with the party on this topic. "Circumcision is a central tenet of life and ritual for Jews and Muslims alike, and must be maintained as an indelible rel  more
WWE and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Join Forces to Help Cancer Patients and Families
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 3 -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following news release: * * * - New Partnership Supports LLS's Children's Initiative to address the urgent need for new and better treatments for pediatric cancer patients * * * Stamford, Conn. and Rye Brook, N.Y. - WWE and WWE Superstar Roman Reigns are teaming up with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in the fight against cancer. For Reigns, the cause is personal - he is in remission for the second time from  more
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