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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday October 20, 2019 ( 192 items )  

Accenture Again Recognized by Gartner for Critical Capabilities for Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems, North America
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that Gartner, Inc. has given the Accenture Life Insurance & Annuity Platform (ALIP) the highest score in its Digital User Support Use Case in a new report/*. ALIP's ratings and scores have increased year on year for Use Cases. "Accenture's extensive digital experience remains a driving force in helping carriers reimagine insurance, using technologies   more

Alfred State College Receives $2.1 Million Grant For New Academic Programs
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 16 -- Alfred State College issued the following news: Alfred State College (ASC) is delighted to announce that it has received a $2.1 million grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation in support of two new in-demand academic associate degree programs. The new programs - in mechatronics technology and agricultural automation and robotics - were added at ASC this fall. The grant is a part of a $7.5 million total investment in the two programs over the next three years  more

ALM: Cybersecurity Consulting Capabilities Evolve to Stay Ahead of Digital Economy
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: New research from ALM Intelligence finds that leading cybersecurity consulting firms changed their go-to-market strategies and refreshed service portfolios significantly over the last year. With the digital economy and emerging technologies changing the way organizations operate at every level, consulting firms' adapted offerings to drive competitive advantage for their clients. Digital trust a  more

American Airlines Celebrates 75 Years of Connecting the World Through Cargo Operations
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 15 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: * * * - Airline implements industry-leading technology as it celebrates a history of firsts * * * From oranges to orangutans, American Airlines Cargo has moved the world since its first scheduled air cargo flight took off from New York's LaGuardia Airfield on Oct. 15, 1944. Today, the airline celebrates 75 years of cargo service, extending its global impact far beyond its signature passenger service. Througho  more

American Express Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- American Express issued the following news release: American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today reported third-quarter net income of $1.8 billion, up 6 percent from $1.7 billion a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $2.08, up 11 percent from $1.88 per share a year ago. See table here (https://about.americanexpress.com/press-release/corporate/american-express-reports-third-quarter-earnings-share-208) Third-quarter consolidated total revenues net of interest expense wer  more

Apple Celebrates 'Dickinson,' Coming to Apple TV+ November 1
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 18 -- Apple issued the following news release: Apple celebrated "Dickinson" today with its global premiere at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York. Coming exclusively to Apple TV+ on November 1, "Dickinson" is a half-hour comedy series that audaciously explores the constraints of society, gender and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson. Written and created by Alena Smith, the series is a coming-of-age story, set in the 19th centur  more

As Heavy Rain, High Winds Approach, Orange and Rockland Declares a Storm Watch
PEARL RIVER, New York, Oct. 16 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: O&R declared a Storm Watch today as a strong weather system packing high winds and heavy rain is expected to drench the region this afternoon and through the evening with continuing high wind gusts into Thursday. Storm activity, particularly the high winds predicted for today and Thursday, have the potential to cause power line damage and electric service interruptions. O&R crews will be ready to  more

Assurant: National Make a Difference Day Blog
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: At Assurant, we help people protect the things they buy - like appliances, furniture, jewelry and phones. We also believe in strengthening the communities where we live and work by helping to fight homelessness and poverty, protect the environment and make a difference where we can. That's why National Make A Difference Day is so important to us. Not only is it an opportunity to give back t  more

Bankrate: 4 in 10 are Not Prepared for a Recession
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * - Nearly one-third are taking no steps to prepare * * * Is a recession looming? While many experts speculate whether the U.S. is headed for an economic downturn in the not-so-distant future, a new Bankrate survey finds 4 in 10 ill-prepared if one hits in the next six to 12 months. This includes roughly 41 million (16%) who say they are not at all prepared. Click here for more information  more

Beth Parlato Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises candidate Beth Parlato, 2020 U.S. House candidate for New York (district 27), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Parlato is the first signer in this race. The primary election is scheduled for June 23, 2020. U.S. Term Limits has the support of nearly 70 pledge signer  more

Biotech Patent Lawyer Howard Suh Joins Fox in New York
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild LLP welcomes Howard S. Suh in New York as a partner in the Intellectual Property Department. "Howard has a superb reputation in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors for providing strategic guidance on patents and litigation," said Janet M. MacLeod, Ph.D., the managing partner of Fox's New York office and former head of the firm's Patents Practice Group. "We are thrilled   more

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust to Acquire the Bellagio Real Estate From MGM Resorts International for $4.25 Billion in Sale-Leaseback Transaction
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust ("BREIT"), and MGM Resorts International ("MGM Resorts") (NYSE: MGM) announced today that BREIT and MGM Resorts will form a 95%/5% BREIT-led joint venture to acquire the real estate assets of the Bellagio for $4.25 billion in a sale-leaseback transaction. As part of the transaction, MGM Resorts will lease the property from the joint venture and continue to manage, operate  more

Blair Stein Appointed Assistant Professor of History at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 17 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Blair Stein has been appointed assistant professor of history at Clarkson University. She received both her Ph.D. and master of arts degrees in history of science, technology and medicine from the University of Oklahoma, her master of arts in history from Queen's University and her bachelor of journalism from Carleton University. Stein is a historian of science and technology, with a particular interest in the inters  more

Bronx Borough President Diaz & Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Place Friendly Wager on Result of Houston Astros-New York Yankees ALCS Series
BRONX, New York, Oct. 15 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release, dated Oct. 12: Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Harris County (Texas) Judge Lina Hidalgo have placed a friendly wager, as the New York Yankees get set to take on the Houston Astroas in Major League Baseball's (MLB) American League Championship Series (ALCS). Borough President Diaz Jr., a Bronxite who grew up emulating former New York Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles, has offered u  more

Brooklyn Borough President Adams Issues Statement on City Council Vote to Close Rikers Island
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 17 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement on city council vote to close Rikers Island and open a Borough-based jail system: "For all the effort it has taken to close the physical structures on Rikers Island, it will be much more difficult to close the pipeline that has fed Rikers for decades. Solving the underlying causes of crime and recidivism are a pressing challenge we must take on as a city, a challenge that has been my focus sin  more

Brooklyn Borough President Adams Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 17 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah E. Cummings: "It is with great sorrow that Brooklyn mourns the passing of Representative Elijah E. Cummings, a giant in American political life who served our country and his district of West Baltimore with dignity, honor, and passion. "Congressman Cummings was a trailblazer, a black public servant who rose to prominence at a time when the obstacles for people of   more

Brown Rudnick Bolsters Litigation Practice in New York With Partner Michael Winograd
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Brown Rudnick issued the following news release: Brown Rudnick LLP added Michael Winograd as a partner in the firm's New York office. He joins as a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice Group. With over two decades of experience at leading international law firms, Winograd represents large corporations, private equity firms and financial institutions in high stakes litigation. His practice is focused on a broad range of commercial, securities, bankruptcy, and  more

Brown Rudnick LLP Advises Queensgate Investments in Acquisition of Freehand Hotels Portfolio
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Brown Rudnick issued the following news release: Brown Rudnick LLP advised Queensgate Investments, a London-based investment firm, in the $400 million purchase of micro-hotel operator Freehand Hotels, a New York-based lodging company, from Alliance Bernstein, Yucaipa and hotel operator Sydell Group. Freehand Hotels is a United States hospitality brand that consists of four locations operating in New York, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. The acquisition of award-winning foo  more

Cadwalader Recognised in Chambers UK 2020
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader is recognised by Chambers UK 2020 as a leading firm in the Securitisation and Structured Finance categories. In addition, the following Cadwalader partners are featured as leaders in their respective practice areas: * Adam Blakemore -- Tax * Samantha Hutchinson -- Banking & Finance * David Quirolo -- Capital Markets: Structured Finance  more

California A.G. Becerra Calls Out Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Backslide on Cost-Saving Energy Efficiency Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 17 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, leading a coalition of 13 attorneys general and the City of New York, filed a comment letter calling on the Department of Energy (DOE) to withdraw its proposed rule to undermine current energy efficiency standards for residential dishwashers. The proposed rule, issued at the request of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, attempts to carve  more

CHA Architecture Named an American Institute of Architects New England Emerging Professional Friendly Firm for Second Year in a Row
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- CHA Architecture, a provider of community-based architectural, interior design and planning services, issued the following news: The American Institute of Architects (AIA) New England has recognized CHA Architecture as a 2019 AIA New England Emerging Professional Friendly Firm in the medium firm category. This is the second year in a row that CHA Architecture has received this outstanding designation for its commitment to the advancement of emerging professionals t  more

Chautauqua County Residents Come Together to Remember Babies Lost During Pregnancy and Infancy
JAMESTOWN, New York, Oct. 15 -- Chautauqua County issued the following news: Chautauqua County residents and community organizations recently came together to recognize October 15, 2019 as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day with a special remembrance ceremony and reception at the maternity lobby at UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown, N.Y. The ceremony was a collaboration among the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network, Inc. (WNYPBN); UPMC Chautauqua; and the Chautauqua Coun  more

Chautauqua Lake's Water Level to Be Lowered for Winter Season
JAMESTOWN, New York, Oct. 16 -- Chautauqua County issued the following news: The Chautauqua County Division of Planning and Community Development has announced that the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will be opening the Warner Dam starting on October 17, 2019 so Chautauqua Lake's water level can trend downward for the winter season. "In late October, we try to drop the lake level from the summer recreational season level of 1,308.2 feet to a lower winter elevation goal of 1,306.0 f  more

City Football Group Announces New Global Partnership With Cisco
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 17 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release: * * * - Cisco to Become Official Technology Partner for Five City Football Group Clubs Spanning Four Continents * * * City Football Group (CFG) today announced a new global multi-year partnership with Cisco, the worldwide technology leader, focused on using technology to drive innovation; enhance connectivity for clubs, players and fans; and positively impact people and communities around the world through spor  more

Clarkson University Professors' Research Published in Journal of Physical Therapy Education
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 18 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University Clinical Associate Professor Vicki LaFay and Clinical Professor Stacey Zeigler recently published research focused on practices of exemplary leaders in physical therapist clinical education in the Journal of Physical Therapy Education. The two Clarkson professors, along with Assistant Professor Nicki Silberman of Hunter College, sought to identify the behaviors, thoughts, and actions of successful   more

CNN/New York Times Debate Attracts 8.3 Million Viewers on CNN and 9.4 Million Live Streams
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- CNN, a cable channel owned by Time Warner's Turner Broadcasting System, issued the following press room announcement: Last night's CNN/New York Times Democratic Presidential Debate attracted 8.3 million viewers on CNN and 9.4 million live streams. On television, 8.336 million total viewers watched the debate live from the campus of Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. Among adults 25-54, 2.378 million tuned in. The debate peaked on television from 9:15-9:30 pm  more

Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Secret Life of Trees
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: Kevin Griffin has studied trees his entire professional life. He has researched the ways the environment controls tree growth from New Zealand to Chile to Alaska, looking at forest ecology, plant respiration and global carbon cycles. He is just as passionate about investigating trees closer to home, like the chestnut oaks and red maples near his laboratory at Columbia University's Lamont-Doher  more

Connecticut A.G. Tong Opposes Effort to Undermine Energy Efficiency Standards for Dishwashers
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 18 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement: Attorney General William Tong joined 13 attorneys general and the City of New York in calling on the Department of Energy (DOE) to withdraw its proposed rule to undermine current energy efficiency standards for residential dishwashers. The proposed rule, issued at the request of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, attempts to carve out a class of dishwashers from energy efficiency stan  more

DEC Announces $1 Million Award and Selection of West Harlem-Based WE ACT to Administer New Environmental Justice Program
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - State to Work Closely with WE ACT to Build Capacity for Community-Based Environmental Justice Organizations * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc., (WE ACT) has been chosen as the administrator for New York's Environmental Justice Capacity Building   more

Dechert Product Liability Team Profiled by New York Law Journal as Litigation Department of the Year
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert's Product Liability and Mass Tort group was profiled as "Litigation Department of the Year for Product Liability" by the New York Law Journal. The profile highlights the group's numerous legal successes over the past year, and also recognizes its deep bench of experienced lawyers and strategic approach to PR and media relations as reasons that set Dechert apart from other firms in this area. The profi  more

Department of Environmental Conservation 'On the Front Lines' Video Features Research Scientist Marilyn Wurth and Albany South End Air Quality Study
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos is proud to present the latest episode of "On the Front Lines", the agency's video series profiling staff and their work to conserve the environment, protect New York's natural resources, and serve the public. "We are proud of this series, which gives the public a behind-the-scenes loo  more

Department of Environmental Conservation Invites Public Comments on Proposed 2020 Great Lakes Fishing Regulations
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Anglers Encouraged to Comment on Proposed Regulations and Help DEC Improve Great Lakes Fisheries * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the agency is seeking angler feedback on proposed fishing regulation changes for New York's Great Lakes. The proposed changes are designed to safeguard and e  more

Dhara Trivedi Appointed Assistant Professor of Physics at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 18 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Dhara J. Trivedi has been appointed assistant professor of physics at Clarkson University. She previously served as a visiting assistant professor of physics at Clarkson and as a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University. Trivedi received her Ph.D. and master of arts degrees in physics from the University of Rochester, her master of science in physics from Gujarat University, and her bachelor of science in physi  more

During National Business Women's Week, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Committee for the Advancement of Women in Leadership in Financial Services
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Sub-Committee of Governor's Council on Women and Girls will be Co-Led by Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa and DFS Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell - Will Provide Expertise on Ways to Improve the Representation and Advancement of Women, Including Women of Color, in Financial Services Leadership Roles * * * During National Business Women's Week, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announc  more

ECHDC Board Approves Items That Advance Projects on Buffalo's Waterfront
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 15 -- New York Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - ECHDC Board Approves Items that Advance Projects on Buffalo's Waterfront Designs for Heritage Point and Buffalo Heritage Carousel approved - New Members Appointed for Canalside Design Committee * * * Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) Board of Directors met today and approved several items that will advance projects on Buffalo's waterfront. The board approved   more

EisnerAmper's Deborah Friedland Participates on Hospitality Panel at Cornell University
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: Deborah S. Friedland, Managing Director and Practice Leader of EisnerAmper's Hospitality Advisory Services Group, participated in the panel "Real Talk - Women in Hospitality" at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, which was held in October. The distinguished panel shared with students various career tracks, life choices, lessons learned and proven formulas for success. The event was sponsored by t  more

EisnerAmper's Laura Macca Joins IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: Laura Macca, EisnerAmper's National Director of Business Transformation, was appointed to the IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). She is serving a three-year term that began in September 2019. ETAAC is a nine-member group that discusses issues related to electronic tax administration. Its mission is to help prevent ID theft and refund fraud in support of paperless filing of tax and inform  more

EMarketer: Google Dominates US Search, But Amazon Is Closing the Gap
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: The growing US search ad market is dominated by Google. But Amazon and smaller players have the ad giant in their crosshairs. According to our latest US ad spending forecast, Google's share of search ad revenues will drop, while that of Amazon will grow over the next two years. The US search ad market overall will grow nearly 18% this year to reach $55.17 billion. Google will obtain a 73.1% share, tra  more

EMarketer: Google Dominates US Search, But Amazon Is Closing the Gap
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: The growing US search ad market is dominated by Google. But Amazon and smaller players have the ad giant in their crosshairs. According to our latest US ad spending forecast, Google's share of search ad revenues will drop, while that of Amazon will grow over the next two years. The US search ad market overall will grow nearly 18% this year to reach $55.17 billion. Google will obtain a 73.1% share, tra  more

Empire State Development Announces VIAVI Solutions Will Expand Operations in New York State
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: High-Tech Optical and Security Technology Company Will Grow its Operations in the Town of Henrietta Creating and Retaining almost 70 Jobs Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Empire State Development (ESD) today announced high-tech communications network services provider and high performance thin-film o  more

Enel CEO Appointed to the U.N. 'Global Investors for Sustainable Development' Alliance
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Enel, a natural gas distribution company, issued the following news release: * * * - The GISD Alliance is the result of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's calls on 30 key business leaders to step up to the challenge of SDG financing - Enel is the only global utility and only Italian company in the Alliance * * * Enel CEO Francesco Starace has joined today the United Nations Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance, following a call from UN Secre  more

Epstein Becker Green: David S. Poppick, Peter M. Stein Named to 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers List
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 17 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that David S. Poppick and Peter M. Stein, Members of the Firm, in the firm's Stamford office, have been named to the 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. These attorneys join colleagues in EBG's Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Newark, New York, Princeton, San Francisco, St. Petersburg, and Washington, DC, offices who were selected for other regional Sup  more

Ernst and Young: Facing Economic Uncertainty, US Executives Focus on Building Resiliency
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, issued the following news release: US executives are taking action to futureproof their organizations amid economic, geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty. Supported by stable pipelines and deal-closing intentions, 83% of US executives say they expect the domestic M&A market to improve, though only 46% plan to actively pursue M&A in the next year, according to the EY 21st Capital Confidence Barometer (C  more

Eve Marder to Receive Andrew Carnegie Mellon University Prize in Mind, Brain Science
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: Carnegie Mellon University will award the Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Science to renowned neuroscientist Eve Marder of Brandeis University. Marder is known for pioneering studies of neural circuits. In its seventh year, the Carnegie Prize recognizes trailblazers in the brain and behavioral sciences. Sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the prize is awarded by the Neuroscience Institute  more

FCB Health Network Takes Best in Show and Large Agency of the Year at Medical Marketing & Media Awards
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- FCB issued the following news release: FCB Health Network continued its 2019 awards streak at last Thursday's Medical Marketing & Media(MM&M) Awards, taking home 11 honors, including Titanium Best in Show and Large Agency of the Year. Leading the way was AREA 23, which won Best in Show for "The Rape Tax" campaign for NOVA, along with four Golds and three Silvers - including Gold for Large Agency of the Year. FCB Health New York was awarded two Golds and two Silvers, includi  more

First Republic Bank to Host Investor Day
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 17 -- First Republic Bank issued the following news: First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced it will hold an Investor Day for institutional investors and analysts on Monday, November 4, 2019, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ET in New York City. The event will include presentations by Jim Herbert, Chairman, CEO & Founder, Gaye Erkan, President & Board Member, members of the Company's executive management and b  more

Florida Gov. DeSantis Meets With Financial and Aviation Industry Leaders in New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: This week, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to New York to meet with leaders in the financial services and aviation industries to discuss Florida's business-friendly environment. Governor DeSantis was accompanied by Jamal Sowell, President and CEO of Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI). "This week, I met with aviation and financial services industry leaders in New York to discuss Florida's abundant economic advantag  more

Forbes Appoints Luisa Kroll to Executive Editor
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: Forbes Chief Content Officer Randall Lane today announced that Luisa Kroll has been appointed to the position of Executive Editor, a newly created role in which she will help lead in-depth news and feature coverage while also spearheading new editoria  more

Former Congresswoman, Google Vice President Susan Molinari Joins APCO Worldwide's International Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- APCO Worldwide issued the following news: Susan Molinari, former New York City Congresswoman and vice president of public policy for the Americas at Google, has joined APCO Worldwide's International Advisory Council (IAC), Margery Kraus, founder and executive chairman, announced today. "Susan has a proven track record of effective bipartisanship in both her multi-disciplinary public service in the United States Congress, and her leadership roles in the private sector," K  more

Fox News Channel's Dana Perino to Present Exclusive Interview With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday October 18th
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel's (FNC) Dana Perino will present an exclusive interview with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday, October 18th during The Daily Briefing (2PM/ET). The interview will cover topics including the state of social media, political advertising, ongoing regulatory efforts on privacy and antitrust, as well as Zuckerberg's address on free speech this Thursday at Ge  more

Fox News Digital Surpasses CNN.Com in Multiplatform Views for Eighth Consecutive Month
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Digital finished the month of September notching its eighth consecutive month dominating CNN.com in total views and 12th straight month outpacing CNN.com in total minutes spent, according to Comscore. Securing 1.7 billion multi-platform views (a 25 percent increase from September 2018) and 3.9 billion total minutes (a 30 percent increase from September 2018), FOX New  more

Fujifilm 'Printlife' Photo Exhibit Shows the Power of Thousands of Printed Images
VALHALLA, New York, Oct. 14 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM North America Corporation will host its second annual Fujifilm Printlife Photo Exhibit in Vanderbilt Hall inside of New York City's landmark Grand Central Terminal from October 16-20. The Exhibit features a collection of over 13,600 photographs submitted during a nationwide call for entries this summer. Consumers representing all 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico submitted their treasured memories, f  more

Global Research From Accenture Interactive Urges CMOs to Put People Before Data Collection
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 [TNSreport] -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Nearly 69% of consumers would stop doing business with a brand if data usage became too invasive * * * New global research released by Accenture Interactive offers guidance to chief marketing officers (CMOs) on strategies to use data respectfully and responsibly at a time when a majority of consumers (69%) would not do business with a brand if their data usage was in  more

Gonzaga University: Carr to Discuss 'What Our Smartphones Are Doing to Our Minds' Oct. 24
SPOKANE, Washington, Oct. 13 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: Nicholas Carr, an acclaimed author and essayist perhaps best known for his books on technology, economics and culture will present "What Our Smartphones are Doing to Our Minds" for Gonzaga University's Arnold Lecture at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 in the Hemmingson Center Ballroom. The event is free and all are welcome. Carr's (2010) book "The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains," hailed as a modern clas  more

Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $8.1 Million Supportive Housing Project for Young Adults in Ithaca
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release: * * * - State Funding Helps to Create 23 Apartments of Permanent Supportive Housing - Project Includes New Head Start/Early Head Start Center Next Door * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Tompkins Community Action's Amici House, an $8.1 million project providing 23 units of permanent supportive housing for young adults in Ithaca, inclu  more

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Barbara Kaplan and Michelle Ferreira to Present at NYU Institute of Federal Taxation
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO-Greenberg Traurig, LLP shareholders Barbara T. Kaplan, co-chair of the firm's Global Tax Practice and chair of its New York Tax Practice, and G. Michelle Ferreira, co-managing shareholder of the firm's San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, will present at the New York University (NYU) School of Professional Studies' 78th Institute of Federal Taxation. Kaplan will present on Oct.  more

Greenberg Traurig Represents Blue Wolf Capital in Connection With Its Acquisition of Kirlin Design Build
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Blue Wolf Capital Partners, LLC in connection with its acquisition of Kirlin Design Build LLC, one of the country's leading engineering and construction companies focused on large, complex federal and private sector projects. Founded in 2005, Blue Wolf is a New York-based private equity firm that invests in and grows middle market companies. The Greenberg T  more

Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Speak at 2019 Privacy + Security Forum
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Greenberg Traurig, LLP shareholders Ian C. Ballon, Kate Black, and Gretchen A. Ramos will speak at the 2019 Privacy + Security Forum Oct. 14 - 16 at the George Washington University Marvin Center in Washington, D.C. The annual forum brings together thought leaders from across the privacy and security sector to discuss the latest trends and issues facing those industries. Speakers include privacy and security  more

Greenberg Traurig: John L. Mascialino to Speak at City & State's Procurement Conference
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: John L. Mascialino, chair of the New York City Government Law & Policy Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will speak on a panel titled, "What to Know about Doing Business in New York," Oct. 24 at City & State's Procurement Conference. The panel will provide an inside look at the New York procurement process. Mascialino focuses his practice on government contracts, administrative law, governme  more

Greenberg Traurig: Thomas Leslie Recognized on City & State's 'Westchester Power 100' List
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Thomas Leslie, managing shareholder of the Westchester County office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will be recognized on City & State's 2019 Westchester Power 100 list. Leslie will be recognized Oct. 17 at the Whitby Castle in Rye, NY. According to City & State, "The Westchester Power 100 list honors the 100 most influential people in government, business, health care, education and nonprofits."   more

Hamilton College: Former FBI Agent Details Al Qaeda's Cooperating Witnesses
CLINTON, New York, Oct. 17 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: On Oct. 15, the Hamilton College community had the unique opportunity to hear first-hand from retired FBI agent John Cloonan. Cloonan is a 27-year veteran of the FBI, and among a host of distinctions, served on the Osama bin-Laden unit in New York. He took the audience behind the scenes of his work, recounting several stories of his time with different Al Qaeda witnesses. The thread that connected all the stories was his  more

Hogan Lovells Partner Judge Kevin Carey Recognized for His Legal Career and Dedication to Charity
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: Hogan Lovells partner Judge Kevin Carey, who recently joined the firm's Business Restructuring and Insolvency practice after more than 18 years as a federal judge on the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, has been honored by recognition from two organizations. Judge Carey's career in bankruptcy law was celebrated by the American Bankruptcy Institute (via The ABI Endowment Fund) o  more

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Reports Record Preliminary Q3 Billings
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt issued the following news release: * * * - Raises 2019 Guidance and Details Strategy for Sustained Positive Free Cash Flow at Analyst and Investor Event * * * At its 2019 Analyst and Investor Event today, learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ("HMH" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HMHC) will provide additional detail about its long-term strategy, focused on driving sustained positive free cash flow. In connection with this event, the Company rep  more

HVS Executive Search Appoints Silvia Sanchez as Director, Europe
MINEOLA, New York, Oct. 14 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm in the worldwide hotel industry, issued the following news release: HVS, the world's leading hospitality consulting and services organization, announced the appointment of Silvia Sanchez as Director to their offices in London and Frankfurt under the leadership of Florian Kittler, Managing Director-Europe & Asia Pacific. Silvia Sanchez has joined HVS Executive Search as Director, based in Frankfurt, Germany. She is an  more

HVS Executive Search Asia Pacific Appointments
MINEOLA, New York, Oct. 14 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm in the worldwide hotel industry, issued the following news release: HVS, the world's leading hospitality consulting and services organization, announced the expansion of their Asia Pacific offices under the leadership of Florian Kittler, Managing Director-Europe & Asia Pacific. Jens Busch has joined HVS Executive Search as Vice President, based in Macau, China. Jens started his career in the hospitality and integrated  more

IHeartMedia and Will Ferrell Partner to Launch New Podcast Company - 'Big Money Players Network'
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and actor, comedian and producer Will Ferrell, today announced a partnership to launch "Big Money Players Network," a new podcast company focused on comedy shows. Listeners can expect the new shows to roll out in 2020. The Big Money Players Network will recruit top comedic talent and curate a variety of formats and styles - both scripted and unscripted - within the   more

IHeartMedia: Shondaland Partners With IHeartMedia to Launch Shondaland Audio
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: Shondaland, founded by award-winning television producer and writer Shonda Rhimes, is taking storytelling to audio by partnering with iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, to launch Shondaland Audio. The agreement includes a full slate of iHeartRadio Original Podcasts set to release over the next three years as part of the iHeartPodcast Network. Rhimes will oversee development and Sandie Bailey, Chief Di  more

ITT to Showcase Mission Critical Military and Defense Solutions at Association of the U.S. Army 2019
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 14 -- ITT Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - ITT's Cannon, Enidine, KONI, and Matrix Composites brands will exhibit highly engineered and ruggedized interconnect, energy absorption, and closed molding solutions enabling America's National Defense * * * ITT Inc. (NYSE:ITT) and its Cannon, Enidine, KONI, and Matrix Composites brands will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of advanced military and defense applications during the 2019 Association of the  more

Job Creators Network Issues Statement on Debate By 12 Democrats Running for President
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement by President and CEO Alfredo Ortiz: Tonight, CNN and the New York Times hosted a debate between 12 Democrats running for President. Alfredo Ortiz, President and CEO of the Job Creators Network (JCN) released the following statement. "The Democrats continued to beat the drums for their far-left agenda, advocating for higher taxes and more government control, even though such policies would wreck President Trump's boomi  more

JPMorgan Chase Declares Preferred Stock Dividends
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") has declared dividends on the following series of the Firm's outstanding preferred stock, each of which is represented by depositary shares: See table here (https://www.jpmorganchase.com/corporate/investor-relations/pr/preferred-stock-dividends-101519.htm) The dividend payment date is Sunday, December 1, 2019, to stockholders of record at the close o  more

Key Appointments for HVS Executive Search in New Delhi
MINEOLA, New York, Oct. 14 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm in the worldwide hotel industry, issued the following news release: HVS, the world's leading hospitality consulting and services organization, announced the expansion of their Asia Pacific offices under the leadership of Mandeep Lamba, President and CEO, South Asia at HVS in New Delhi. Ajay Mehtani has joined HVS as Senior Vice President, based in New Delhi. Ajay has over 26 years of experience in Hospitality, FMCG, I  more

Long Island Rail Road Opens New Bigger and Brighter Lost and Found in Penn Station
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The Long Island Rail Road, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Brand New 1,100 Sq. Foot Facility is ADA Accessible with Improved Functionality and Customer Experience - Accessible iPads Allow Customers to Access Inventory * * * MTA Long Island Rail Road today unveiled its bigger and brighter new Lost and Found Office at Penn Station. The new facility is focused on functionality and customer expe  more

M&T Bank Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 17 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE: MTB) today reported its results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. GAAP Results of Operations. Diluted earnings per common share measured in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") were $3.47 in the third quarter of 2019, compared with $3.53 in the year-earlier quarter. GAAP-basis net income in the recent quar  more

Marriott International Purchases W New York
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- Marriott International issued the following news: * * * - Union Square to Create W Brand's Next-Generation Flagship in North America - Purchase Marks New Chapter in Transformation Plan for Company's Iconic Luxury Lifestyle Brand * * * Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that it has purchased the 270-room W New York - Union Square in the heart of Manhattan's dynamic Union Square neighborhood. The company paid $206 million for W New York -  more

Mastercard and Curb Make NYC Cab Rides Count Towards American Cancer Society Program
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Soon every Curb-connected taxi in New York City will drive with purpose and help make a difference to someone who needs a ride during the most challenging of times. Today Mastercard and Curb Mobility, a leading ride hailing and payments platform, launched a charitable campaign in New York City to support American Cancer Society's' 'Road To Recovery' program. The American Cancer Society program provides free rides to and from tr  more

Mattel: Eko Reshapes Holiday Shopping With KidHQ, a Choice-driven Experience for Kids, That Parents Can Learn From
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: eko, the leader in choice-driven entertainment, today released "KidHQ," an interactive, branded video experience for the holiday season and beyond. KidHQ welcomes kids to a multi-floor digital headquarters with branded experiences from Walmart (Walmart Toy Lab), and Mattel (The Barbie Dream Floor) with more brands and floors to be announced. The BuzzFeed-produced "KidHQ" is now available at https://kidhq.com fo  more

Maura Miller Joins Greenberg Traurig in New York as a Shareholder in the Global Litigation Practice; Sylvia Simson Joins As of Counsel
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Continuing to strategically grow its New York office, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Maura E. Miller as a shareholder and Sylvia E. Simson as of counsel in its Global Litigation Practice. "We could not be more excited about both of these hires. Maura has extensive experience handling large regulatory and internal investigations worldwide. This is a growing area for our firm and Maura brings  more

McElwain New Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Assistant Director
AKWESASNE, New York, Oct. 15 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) announced that Kim McElwain has been selected as Assistant Health Director. McElwain was hired following ten years of employment with Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services in various capacities. "We are very happy to announce Kim's new role and look forward to her continued work towards enhancing the overall health and wel  more

McGuireWoods Advises ASGARD Partners in Acquisition of Military Eyewear Business
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods recently represented New York-based private equity firm ASGARD Partners & Co. in acquiring the eyewear business of Revision Military Limited. ASGARD acquired the company in partnership with Merit Capital Partners of Chicago. Financial terms were not disclosed. ASGARD invests in founder-, family- and management-owned companies, focusing predominantly on manufacturing, services and distributi  more

MetLife Earns Recognition As Top Adoption-Friendly Workplace
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * - For the twelfth year in a row, the Dave Thomas Foundation has recognized MetLife as one of America's Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces * * * MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that, for the twelfth year in a row, it has earned a spot on the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's annual list of America's Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces. MetLife has  more

Metro-North, New York City Transit Make It Easy to Catch Yankees Battle Houston Astros in American League Championship Series
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The Metro-North Railroad, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release: Metro-North and New York City Transit Make It Easy to Catch the Yankees Battle the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series Metro-North Offers Frequent Game Day 'Yankee Clipper' Service to Yankee Stadium; Customers Can Also Ride Special Nostalgia Subway Trains to the Stadium As the New York Yankees get ready for Games 3, 4 and  more

Millennial Automotive Purchase Intent on the Rise, Duff & Phelps Study Reveals
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: The global automotive industry is currently facing serious economic headwinds and declining sales, leaving industry players wondering if millennials-who currently make up one-third of the world's population-will drive the industry forward or break from past generations on car ownership. The Millennials and Auto Trends Report released today by Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients,  more

Morgan Lewis Advises on Inaugural International Bond Offering by Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago
LONDON, England, Oct. 18 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: LONDON and NEW YORK - Morgan Lewis represented Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) on a $400 million international bond offering that closed today. The dual-tranche offering included $300 million 8.875% senior secured notes due 2029 and TT$680 million (approximately $100 million) 8.30% senior secured notes due 2029, for an aggregate principal amount of $400 million. The offering was   more

Morgan Lewis Recognized As #1 Legal Adviser In Power Sector
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Inframation and SparkSpread have recognized Morgan Lewis as the #1 legal adviser in the power sector in North America (by deal volume and deal value) in the first nine months of 2019 in the newly released third-quarter 2019 league tables. Globally, the firm is ranked #4 (by value) and #7 (by volume) within the power sector. Within the renewable sector, Morgan Lewis is ranked #7 (by volume) within North America.   more

Morgan Stanley Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: This presentation by Morgan Stanley is copyrighted and proprietary, and all rights are reserved. Any recording, rebroadcast or other use of this presentation, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Morgan Stanley is strictly prohibited. The presentation has been prepared solely for information purposes; it is not a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell a  more

MTA Announces Selection of TransCore to Build Nation-Leading Central Business District Tolling System
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Bridges and Tunnels, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release: New York City First in North America to Have Central Business District Tolling to Reduce Congestion & Establish $15 Billion Dedicated Revenue Stream for Mass Transit MTA Bridges and Tunnels (TBTA) today announced that it has selected TransCore to design, build, operate and maintain the toll system equipment and infrastructure required to implement t  more

MTA Arts and Designs: New Bus-Mounted Cameras Catch More Than 1,500 Vehicles in M15 SBS Bus Lanes Since Enforcement Began on Oct. 7
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- MTA Arts and Designs issued the following news release: MTA New York City Transit announced today that more than 1,500 vehicles have been captured blocking bus lanes on the M15 Select Bus Service route since a new bus-mounted camera enforcement began on Oct. 7. The MTA's newly implemented forward-facing mobile camera system is part of a multi-agency approach to keep bus lanes clear, speed up rides and prioritize transit on high-volume corridors throughout the city. "We are  more

N.Y. A.G. James Special Investigations and Prosecutions Unit Releases Report on Investigation Into the Death of Jonathan Maldonado
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James' Special Investigations and Prosecutions Unit (SIPU) today released its report into the death of Jonathan Maldonado. After an investigation, SIPU did not find criminal culpability, but provided recommendations to ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, and training are implemented. Attorney General James released the following statement: "Jonathan Maldon  more

N.Y. A.G. James: Johnson & Johnson and Subsidiary to Pay $117 Million Settlement After Endangering Women's Health
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Consumers Misled About Safety, Effectiveness, and Potential Risks of Transvaginal Mesh Devices * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a multistate settlement, along with 41 additional attorneys general, requiring Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon, Inc. to pay nearly $117 million for the deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices that endange  more

N.Y. Department of Taxation & Finance :More Than 800 Cartons of Illicit Cigarettes, $63,500 in Cash, and Vehicles Seized on Staten Island
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, along with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations--Newark Office, today announced felony charges against three Staten Island residents after executing seven search warrants on October 8. Investigators searched a home and detached garage at 106 Catherine Street, four vehicles, and a safety deposit box at a nearb  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Additional Electric Grid Support for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Governor Directs New York Power Authority to Send Electric Utility Teams to Assist in Troubleshooting Ongoing Power Outages and to Help Develop Plans to Modernize and Harden Power Grids * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State has deployed two teams of multi-disciplinary technical power grid experts from the New York Power Authority to support both Puerto Rico and   more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Opposition to Federal Government Proposed Rule Change That Would Dismantle Housing Protections
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Nine New York State Agencies Submit Public Comment in Opposition to HUD's Proposed Change to Disparate Impact Legal Standard - Division of Human Rights To Issue Guidance Clarifying that Disparate Impact Claims Will Remain Unaffected Under New York State Law * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced robust multi-agency opposition to the federal government's attempt to dismantle critica  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Start of $28.9M Bridge Construction Over Taconic State Parkway
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Project will Enhance Safety and Mobility along Historic Roadway * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that work is getting underway on a $28.9 million project that will construct a new bridge over the Taconic State Parkway at the Pudding Street intersection in Putnam Valley as well as new ramps that will better enable motorists to get on and off the Parkway. The project will eliminate   more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Authorizing State to Prosecute Individuals Pardoned By President
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Loophole Protected Individuals from Being Prosecuted at the State Level for the Same Offense - Cuomo: "No one is above the law and New York will not turn a blind eye to criminality, no matter who seeks to protect them." * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he signed legislation (S.4572/A.6653) to close New York's double jeopardy legal loophole that protects individuals who are pa  more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio: Projected City Jail Population Falls to 3,300 by 2026
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - New York City's historic decarceration efforts to accelerate ahead of the closure of Rikers Island, resulting in 700 fewer people in the jail system than previously forecasted * * * City officials have revised the estimated jail population to 3,300 by 2026, down from the earlier estimate of 4,000, Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Johnson announced. The new figure will serve as the baseline for plans to b  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Brooklyn Union Gas, KeySpan Gas East
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case Nos. 19-G-0309, 19-G-0310) involving Brooklyn Union Gas and KeySpan Gas East: CASE 19-G-0309 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY for Gas Service. CASE 19-G-0310 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of KeySpan Gas East Corp. d/b/  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on N.Y. State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case Nos. 19-E-0378, 19-G-0379, 19-E-0380, 19-G-0381) involving New York State Electric and Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric: CASE 19-E-0378 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for Electric Service. CASE 19-G-0379 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regu  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Reserve Gas
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. l9-G-0543) involving Reserve Gas: To: Ms. Ann M. Heinrich, Office Manager Reserve Gas Company, Inc. 13441 Railroad Street P.O. Box 207 Alden, New York 14004-0207 October 18, 2019 Re: Case l9-G-0543 - In the Matter of the Filing of Annual Reconciliation of Gas Expenses and Gas Cost Recoveries for 2019. Dear Ms. Heinrich: I received your letter dated October 11, 2019 on behalf o  more

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 5/19 - 10/13/19
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. In 2018, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 34  more

NBCUniversal: Universal Orlando Resort to Debut the Bourne Stuntacular, an All-NEW, Cutting-Edge Live-Action Stunt Show, in Spring 2020
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- NBCUniversal issued the following news release: Today, Universal Orlando Resort revealed that The Bourne Stuntacular will debut at Universal Studios Florida in spring 2020. This cutting-edge live-action stunt show based on Universal Pictures' blockbuster Bourne film franchise will blur the lines between stage and cinema in a hybrid form of entertainment that has never been seen before. The Bourne Stuntacular will follow the character of Jason Bourne around the globe as sin  more

Netflix Secures Rights to Award-Winning Cartoonist Jeff Smith's Internationally Acclaimed Comic Book Series Bone
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news release: Netflix announced today that it has secured the rights to Jeff Smith's award-winning and New York Times best-selling international comic book series, BONE, with plans to develop an animated kids series that follows the iconic Bone cousins on an adventure through a vast, uncharted desert and into a mysterious valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures. BONE has been   more

New Media Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- New Media Investment Group, a provider of local news, politics, community and regional events, youth sports and local schools, issued the following news release: New Media Investment Group Inc. ("New Media" or the "Company", NYSE: NEWM) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a third quarter 2019 cash dividend of $0.38 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on November 12, 2019 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 1, 201  more

New York A.G. James Applauds Signing of Double Jeopardy Law
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James applauded today's signing of a new law to close New York's "double jeopardy" loophole. The law addresses an unintended loophole in New York's double jeopardy protections that could deny the state the ability to pursue justice in cases where the president has used his or her pardon power for corrupt purposes. The new law, which was introduced by Attorney General James, t  more

New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Trump Administration Refusal-of-Care Health Care Rule
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement after her office argued in federal court to block the Trump administration from implementing its refusal-of-care health care rule: "Today, America's health care system remains more fragile than ever, but the Trump Administration has continuously attempted to strip health care coverage away and deny access to care to millions of Americans. "Health care is a right, not a privilege, but this 'health care r  more

New York A.G. James Opposes Rule Changes That Would Harm Fair Housing
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General James today co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed changes to its Disparate Impact Rule. While the current rule protects against discriminatory housing and lending practices that have the effect of harming individuals based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and   more

New York A.G. James Provides Funds to Ulster County Sheriff's Office for Police Body-Worn Cameras
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG Presents Check for $69,750 for 93 Body-Worn Cameras as - Part of Statewide Program to Support Local Law Enforcement * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today presented the Ulster County Sheriff's Office with a check for $69,750 to fund its body-worn camera program. With these funds from the Attorney General's Capture an Account of a Material Situation (CAMS) program,   more

New York A.G. James Takes Action to Defend State Ban on Large-Capacity Magazines
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Joins Coalition to Protect States' Rights to Adopt Gun Safety Laws * * * Attorney General Letitia James today joined a group of 18 attorneys general to defend Vermont's right to ban large-capacity magazines and protect public safety. In an amicus brief filed in the Vermont Supreme Court, the coalition argues that states have the right to enact reasonable firearm restrictions that reduce th  more

New York A.G. James Takes Legal Action to Protect Asylum Seekers
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today fought back in opposition to a Trump Administration rule that illegally limits immigrants' access to the asylum process. Under the rule, individuals entering the United States at the southern border -- except in limited circumstances -- would no longer be able to seek asylum unless they apply for and are denied protection in at least one country they tran  more

New York A.G. James Urges CFPB to Abandon Proposed Rules That Promote Discrimination in Mortgage Lending
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James submitted two comment letters urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) not to adopt two new rules, which would undermine the ability to enforce fair lending laws and prevent discrimination against communities of color in the mortgage lending market. "Fair lending laws are essential to protecting consumers from discriminatory lending practices," s  more

New York City Department of Health: 65 Youth Organizations Pledge to Raise Awareness About Dangers of Menthol Cigarettes
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: * * * - Tomorrow, the Health Department will host the first of two free community events where youth can learn about the harms of menthol and e-cigarettes through games, music, spoken word, healthy snacks, and giveaways. Participants are encouraged to post on social media using the hashtag #DontGetHookedNYC - Half of New Yorkers who smoke use menthol cigarettes; 1 in 15 middle sch  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $5 Million for New Round of Clean Energy Competition for Colleges and Universities
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Reforming the Energy Vision - or REV - Campus Challenge Member Institutions Eligible to Receive up to $1.5 Million - Supports Governor Cuomo's Green New Deal and State's Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 85 Percent by 2050 * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the third round of the Energy to Lead competition with $5 million available for New York colleges and   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $26.8 Million Ida Yarbrough Affordable Housing Redevelopment in Albany
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Phase II of Project Creates 76 Modern Homes in Arbor Hill Neighborhood * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the $26.8 million second phase of the Ida Yarbrough Homes Redevelopment initiative is complete, with 76 apartments now available for families with a mix of income levels. The new development, officially known as 280 North, involved the demolition of a portion of the outdated  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $8.1 Million Supportive Housing Project for Young Adults in Ithaca
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - State Funding Helps to Create 23 Apartments of Permanent Supportive Housing - Project Includes New Head Start/Early Head Start Center Next Door * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Tompkins Community Action's Amici House, an $8.1 million project providing 23 units of permanent supportive housing for young adults in Ithaca, including those with children. The apar  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Final Student Loan Servicer Regulation Takes Effect Today
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Final Regulation Issued by Department of Financial Services Protects New York's 2.8 Million Student Borrowers from Abusive Practices in the Student Loan Servicer Industry * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Department of Financial Services has issued a final regulation that will protect student loan borrowers from unscrupulous practices in the student loan servicing industry.  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking of New Community Playground Under Vital Brooklyn Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Part of $10.6 Million Plan to Improve Community Recreation and Health, Create Green Infrastructure to Reduce Flood Risk and Improve Water Quality - Supports State's "Health Across All Policies" Initiative * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the groundbreaking for a new $1.4 million community playground at PS 115 as part of the Vital Brooklyn Initiative, the Governor's community   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Initial Jobs and Hiring Initiatives as Part of JFK Airport Redevelopment
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the first of a series of initiatives targeting job opportunities, business opportunities, and training and education initiatives to benefit the local communities around JFK Airport as part of the $13 billion airport redevelopment program. The initiatives - the first of many under consideration as part of the airport's redevelopment - were developed by the JFK A  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Second of Eight LIRR Grade Crossings Eliminated
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Covert Avenue in New Hyde Park Reopened to Traffic on Schedule after Just Six Months - Part of LIRR Expansion Project that Includes Third Track Construction to Reduce Congestion and Delays * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Covert Avenue in New Hyde Park reopened to traffic on schedule. The roadway is the second of eight Long Island Rail Road grade crossings to be complete  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Start of Construction on Carousel Project at Canalside
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New Carousel Building Adds To Overall Vision For A Redeveloped Waterfront - See Location and Renderings of Carousel Building Here (https://esd.ny.gov/sites/default/files/ECHDC%20Carousel.pdf) * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation has begun construction on the Buffalo Heritage Carousel project at Canalside. The project will consist of   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Comments on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: A rush transcript of the Governor's comments are available below: Before we begin, we lost a great Congressman last night, Elijah Cummings. I had the good fortune to work with him when I was in Washington. And he was really special. He was the real deal, as they say. He had passion, he was beautiful to listen to from the microphone. And he was doing extraordinary work in Washington and we   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Is a Guest on Long Island News Radio With Jay Oliver
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: A rush transcript of the Governor's interview is available below: Jay Oliver: As part of a spotlight segment on Long Island, plenty of decisions out there affecting all of us, here to talk about it is the Governor of the great State of New York, the Empire State. His name is Andrew Cuomo and always welcome. Governor, How are you, sir? Governor Cuomo: Top of the morning to you, Jay. There is   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Swastika Painted at Nissequogue River State Park
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement directing the Hate Crimes Task Force to assist in the investigation of a swastika painted at Nissequogue River State Park in Suffolk County: "On Tuesday evening, a night watchman found a swastika spray painted on a building at Nissequogue River State Park in Suffolk County, the second time this hateful symbol was found there just this week. "I am absolutely disgusted not only by this blatant display of a  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Reminds Motorists to Adhere to New York's 'Move Over' Law When Approaching Emergency or Hazard Vehicles Along Roadways
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - National "Move Over Day" on Saturday Urges Drivers to Slow Down and Give Highway Workers and Emergency Responders Space to Work Safely - New York State Police Issued 13,059 Move Over Law Violations in 2018 * * * Ahead of National Move Over Day, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today highlighted the importance of New York's Move Over Law, which requires motorists to drive with care, slow down, and   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Creating Mental Illness Public Education Initiative for Military Veterans
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.3200-A/A.2758-A) creating a public education initiative designed to eliminate stigma and misinformation about mental illness and substance use among service members, veterans and their families. The initiative will also provide information about the availability of effective treatments and resources to address these issues and how to access them.   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Expanding TAP Eligibility for Students Affected By College Closures
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Allows Two Additional Semesters of Tuition Assistance Program Awards for Students who Transfer to Another University as a Result of a Permanent College Closure * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.4121/A.5500) expanding eligibility for Tuition Assistance Program awards to students who transferred to another university as a result of a permanent college closure. The new  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Protecting Patients From Excessive Hospital Emergency Room Charges
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Insurers Are Required to Ensure Enrollees Do Not Incur Greater Out-of-Pocket Costs from Non-Participating Care Providers - Governor Cuomo: "With this new law, insurers will need to do the right thing and make sure patients aren't strapped with excessive and potentially debilitating out-of-pocket costs tomorrow simply because they needed emergency room care today." * * * Governor Andrew M.   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring Pharmacies to Notify Patients of Class I Drug Recalls Within Seven Days
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Drugs that are issued a Class I recall have a high probability of causing serious health consequences or death - Cuomo: "People deserve to know when a medication that's supposed to make them feel better may actually make them sicker, and it's common sense that pharmacies communicate that information to patients in real time. This measure will help ensure patients get the facts about a recall  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Urges Caution as Multiple Storm Systems May Impact New York With Several Inches of Rain
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has placed the State Watch Center into Enhanced Monitoring Mode - Personnel and Equipment from DHSES, State Police, Dept. of Public Service, Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Environmental Conservation and Parks Dept. Ready to be Deployed as Needed * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged caution as several different storm systems   more

New York Gov. Cuomo, Governor Lamont, Governor Murphy and Governor Wolf Co-Host Regional Cannabis Regulation and Vaping Summit
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Thank you all very much for being here. I'm very excited about today. We don't something like this often as a matter of fact, this is the first time I think we've ever done it here in the State of New York. I'm very pleased to welcome my colleagues, the Governors who are participating today. Governor Murphy from the great State o  more

New York Gov. Cuomo, Governor Lamont, Governor Murphy and Governor Wolf Co-Host Regional Cannabis Regulation and Vaping Summit
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Governors, Joined by Officials and Legislative Leaders from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Discuss Outlines of Joint Regional Approach to Cannabis and Vaping Policies - Governors Reach Set of Core Principles on Issues Related to Market Regulation and Empowerment; Public Health; Public Safety and Enforcement; and Vaping Best Practices * * *   more

New York Health and Hospitals: Deborah Brown, JD, MSW, Appointed Senior Vice President for External and Regulatory Affairs
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - Brown served previously in the NYC Mayor's Office under the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services as the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for Health * * * Mitchell Katz, MD, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the appointment of Deborah Brown as Senior Vice President for External and Regulatory Affairs. In this role, Brown will guide the System's external partne  more

New York Health and Hospitals: MetroPlus Health Plan Redesigns Its Website to Support Members and Be Mobile Focused
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - New website builds on recent technology upgrades to support MetroPlus' members, providers, and the City's push to guarantee access to affordable, quality health care * * * MetroPlus Health Plan, the City's public health insurance option, today announced the launch of its new website. Completely redesigned, the new MetroPlus website is now mobile-first, and its architecture, based upon Google ana  more

New York Police Deputy Chief Materasso Issues Remarks on Multiple Homicides in 32nd Precinct, Manhattan
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following remarks by Deputy Chief Martine N. Materasso on the multiple homicides in the 32nd Precinct, Manhattan: "The information I'm going to provide you is preliminary as the investigation is in its early stages and is ongoing. "As of this moment, I can tell you that there are three individuals deceased from gunshot wounds to the head stemming from an earlier dispute inside of 26 West 131 Street and there are no outstanding  more

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school audits have been issued. Belleville-Henderson Central School District - Information Technology (Jefferson County) District officials did not provide information technology (IT) security awareness training to all employees. Also, district officials did not develop procedures for managing, limiting and mo  more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Announces Hoosick Falls Drinking Water Source Study Available for Comment
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Public Input Sought on Report issued by Saint-Gobain and Honeywell to Identify Long-Term Source to Provide Clean and Reliable Drinking Water - DEC to Host Availability Sessions Oct. 23 * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Saint-Gobain and Honeywell have completed a study required by t  more

New York State Department of Health Continues to Provide Affordable Health Insurance Choices in 2020
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: NY State of Health, the state's official health plan Marketplace today announced the health insurance options available to New Yorkers in 2020. Open Enrollment for coverage in a 2020 Qualified Health Plan starts November 1, 2019 and will continue through January 31, 2020. New York's enrollment window is twice as long as the Federal Marketplace, giving consumers more time to shop for the best   more

New York State Education Issues Joint Statement on Departure of Interim Commissioner Berlin
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following joint statement by Chancellor Betty A. Rosa and Vice Chancellor T. Andrew Brown on the departure of Interim Commissioner Beth Berlin: Interim Commissioner Beth Berlin, who has served at the State Education Department with great distinction, will leave her role for a new opportunity next month. We are ever grateful for Ms. Berlin's willingness to serve as Acting and Interim Commissioner twice in her six-yea  more

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Announces Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing Development in Penn Yan
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Homes and Community Renewal issued the following news: New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas today announced the completion of a $10.7 million rehabilitation of the Walnut Hill Apartments in the village on Penn Yan. The project preserved affordability for 59 existing apartments and included the new construction of an additional two-story building with eight apartments. Commissioner Visnauskas said, "This near  more

New York State PSC Balances Energy Suppliers' Cybersecurity and Privacy Protections
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - New Cybersecurity and Privacy Protocols Designed to Protect Customer Data While Promoting Information Sharing to Enhance Development of New Energy Markets * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted new cybersecurity and data privacy requirements for third-party energy suppliers and companies that electronically receive and exchange utility ho  more

New York State PSC: Electricity and Natural Gas Prices Expected to Be Below Average This Winter
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - State Utility Regulator Will Ensure Appropriate Customer Winter Outreach Occurs - PSC Will Closely Monitor Natural Gas Supply Throughout the Winter Heating Season * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that the price of electricity this winter is expected to be slightly lower than last winter on average. Likewise, for natural gas, base  more

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Recognized as One of the Nation's Best Hospital Workplaces in 2019 by Indeed
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation's top hospitals to work at in 2019 by Indeed, the global job site. The annual "Top-Rated Workplaces: Best Hospitals" list is based on employee ratings and reviews on Indeed. "We are honored to be recognized by Indeed as one of the best hospital workplaces in the country," said Dr. Steven J. Corwin, president and CEO of NewYork-Presbyteria  more

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: Stress During Pregnancy May Affect Baby's Sex, Risk of Preterm Birth
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: It's becoming well established that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child development as well as birth outcomes, and a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian now identifies the types of physical and psychological stress that may matter most. The study was published online in the journal PNAS, the Proceedings o  more

NYC Economic Development Increases Efforts to Prepare New Yorkers for Tech Jobs With Additional $4M Investment
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYC Deputy Mayor J. Phillip Thompson, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO James Patchett, and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Gregg Bishop today announced an additional $4 million investment in tech and college partnerships for its $20 million CUNY 2x Tech initiative, which seeks to double the number of care  more

NYC Health + Hospitals Urges New Yorkers to Get Their Flu Vaccination Shot
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - CDC recommends everyone age six months and older get a flu vaccine by the end of October - New Yorkers can call 844-NYC-4NYC for an appointment at a clinic nearby * * * NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the availability of flu vaccine at its locations across New York City, and urges New Yorkers six months and older to get vaccinated early in the season. The CDC recommends everyone age six   more

Ohio Democratic Party: Portman Says He Doesn't Know Why Trump 'Would Turn To' Giuliani on Ukraine
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Donald Trump told the world that Rob Portman "backed me up" on his Ukraine cover story, but now Portman is claiming he doesn't know why Trump "would turn to" Rudy Giuliani on Ukrainian issues, months after Giuliani told the New York Times he was pushing officials there to help Trump politically. "Rob Portman's story on Donald Trump's Ukraine scandal keeps changing, but it always requires the listener to believe tha  more

Orange and Rockland Restores Power to 6,700
PEARL RIVER, New York, Oct. 17 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: * * * - 1,700 Remain Out as Winds Continue * * * O&R and contractor overhead line and tree removal crews worked overnight to repair damage and restore service to approximately 6,700 customers whose power was knocked out by the destructive rain and wind storm, featuring winds gusting to 45 mph in some areas, that pounded the region yesterday afternoon and through the night. Those high gusty win  more

Pfizer Presents Positive Phase 3 Data at 28th Congress of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * - Abrocitinib met all co-primary and secondary endpoints in JADE MONO-1 study- -Findings follow recent positive top-line results for second abrocitinib Phase 3 pivotal study, JADE MONO-2 * * * Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today complete results from a Phase 3, 12-week, pivotal study (JADE MONO-1) in patients aged 12 and older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD). Abrocitinib, an inv  more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman: Environmental Associate Ashleigh Acevedo Named Editor-in-Chief of Texas Bar Publication
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Environmental & Natural Resources Law Section of the Texas State Bar appointed Pillsbury Environmental associate Ashleigh Acevedo as Editor-in-Chief of the section's Texas Environmental Law Journal, a joint publication with the University of Texas School of Law. Through this role, she will also serve as co-chair of the Section's Publications and Communications Committee. Acevedo's practice  more

Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are Now Available at Verizon
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Google, today, unveiled two new flagship smartphones - Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL - coming to Verizon stores and online on October 24 and available for preorder starting right now. Pixel 4 takes everything you've come to love about Google's smartphone and adds a dual-camera system, snappier response, face unlock and the ability to control your phone with a wave of your hand. Busines  more

Podcast Media Marketing Reaches Agreement for Nielsen's Podcast Listener Buying Power Service
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: Today, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) announced that Podcast Media Marketing (PMM) has subscribed to the Nielsen's Podcast Listener Buying Power service. Podcast Media Marketing (PMM) is the sales and sponsorship team for many top podcasts in the industry. Nielsen's Podcast Listener Buying Power service, launched in August, allows clients to profile shows using program titles collected from our subscrib  more

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Uncovering Mechanisms Behind Magnetogenetics Could Advance Biomanufacturing
TROY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Greater understanding of phenomena could enable unprecedented control over gene expression * * * Magnetogenetics -- the idea that you can use magnetic fields to control cells and activate cellular pathways -- has immense potential in biomanufacturing, medicine, tissue regeneration, and biosensing. Despite its promise, the mechanism behind magnetogenetics remains largely unknown. Researchers at Ren  more

Republican Lawsuit to End Pre-Existing Condition Protections 'Huge Vulnerability' for GOP in Key Senate Races
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: With a decision expected any day in the reckless GOP lawsuit to end protections for pre-existing conditions and send health care costs soaring, the New York Times looks at how Republicans' efforts to take away health care from millions of Americans could drag down vulnerable incumbents in key Senate battlegrounds next year. Health care "registers as a top priority for voters in poll after pol  more

Rochester Institute of Technology Wins $1.4 Million to Help Homeless With Opioid Addiction, Mental Illness
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 16 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Making addiction treatment and mental health services accessible to homeless people via videoconferencing and email is the focus of a federally funded program at Rochester Institute of Technology. The goal is to improve treatment outcomes for the underserved population by increasing the number of qualified clinical psychologists trained to deliver care via remote technology. RIT will train doct  more

S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices Show Higher Composite Rate for Third Consecutive Month in September 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - Bank Card Default Rate Drops to Lowest Level of Year * * * S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released today data through September 2019 for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The indices represent a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults and show that the composite rate rose one basis point to 0.93%. The bank card default rate fell 41 basis po  more

Sales of U.S. Constitution Reach All-Time High, The NPD Group Says
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Oct. 15 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: * * * - Average monthly sales of the U.S. Constitution print edition have increased 60% since President Trump took office * * * Sales of the U.S. Constitution have risen by double digits since 2016, according to global information company The NPD Group. In fact 275,000 print editions of the U.S. Constitution were sold in 2016, the year Donald Trump was elected president, which i  more

Savills Dillon Dummit Named to Real Estate Forum's 2019 50 Under 40 List
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Dillon Dummit has been named to Real Estate Forum's 2019 50 Under 40 list, the publication's annual class of top-performing young commercial real estate professionals. The honorees are selected from a pool of more than 400 highly qualified nominees. Dummit, 38, is a senior managing director in Savills Orange County office. He specializes in Industrial Services, and provides integrated consulting and brokerage   more

Scripps Appoints Marc Jaromin VP and GM of WKBW in Buffalo, New York
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release: The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Marc Jaromin as vice president and general manager for WKBW, Scripps' ABC affiliate in Buffalo, New York. His new role is effective today. Jaromin has more than 20 years of experience working across television station operations, including local station ownership, management, marketing and sales. He currently serves as president and CEO   more

Scripps Leaders Take the Stage at NAB Show to Share 2020 Media Industry Insights
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Top executives from The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) and its portfolio of brands will participate in sessions across a range of topics focused on next-generation media technology at NAB Show New York beginning Oct. 16. From innovations in advertising to OTT strategy and digital audio insights, Scripps leaders will offer perspectives on the business models and technology trends emergi  more

Skanska Acquires 3901 North Fairfax Drive in Arlington, VA
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced that it has acquired the development site for 3901 North Fairfax Drive in Arlington, VA, from an investment affiliate of Bernstein Management Corporation. This acquisition is significant as the site represents one of the last ground-up, Metro-accessible development opportunities along the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor.   more

Skanska Invests in Land in Downtown Houston, Texas for $55 Million
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: Skanska has purchased four land parcels, including one full city block, totaling about 14,200 square meters in downtown Houston, Texas. The seller is a private citizen. The total investment amounts to $55 million. Located adjacent to Discovery Green, these four sites are in Houston's Central Business District and Skanska plans to develop a mix of office, multi-family and retail for the loc  more

SolarEdge Technologies Set to Join S&P MidCap 400
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - Glu Mobile to Join S&P SmallCap 600 * * * S&P SmallCap 600 constituent SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASD: SEDG) will replace International Speedway Corp. (NASD: ISCA) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Glu Mobile Inc. (NASD: GLUU) will replace SolarEdge Technologies in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Friday, October 18. Nascar Holdings Inc. is acquiring Inte  more

Squire Patton Boggs: International Dispute Resolution Practice Continues to Expand in New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Squire Patton Boggs issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has added another new International Dispute Resolution (IDR) partner to its New York office. Specialist international arbitration partner John Branson has joined the firm from Womble Bond Dickinson. At the same time, the firm has also added two new IDR associates Kristina Moore and Maleeha Khan to its team in New York. Mr. Branson acts on complex, cross-border disputes with a focus on commercial and invest  more

Squire Patton Boggs: Irish Joins CCRB as Mayoral Designee to the Board
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Squire Patton Boggs issued the following news: The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), the nation's largest independent police oversight entity, welcomed Squire Patton Boggs of counsel Corrine A. Irish as a mayoral designee to the Agency's Board. Ms. Irish litigates and counsels clients on a wide range of complex commercial disputes. She is a founding member of the firm's Public Service Initiative where she has litigated death penalty, criminal, and civil rights cases   more

Squire Patton Boggs: Larry P. Schiffer Selected for ARIAS U.S. Dick Kennedy Award
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Squire Patton Boggs issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs partner Larry P. Schiffer has been selected for the AIDA Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society's (ARIAS U.S.) Dick Kennedy Award. Mr. Schiffer was recognized at the 2019 ARIAS Fall Conference reception on October 3, 2019. Named after T. Richard Kennedy, founder of ARIAS-U.S., the Dick Kennedy Award is given to an individual whose conduct and initiative has epitomized the objectives of ARIAS. This pe  more

SRC, Inc. Promotes Downey, Duning and Unger
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 16 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: SRC, Inc., is pleased to announce that Downey, Duning and Unger have been promoted to leadership positions within the new Electronic Warfare and Services division. Matt Downey has been promoted to assistant vice president of strategy and technology. In this role, Downey will help formulate strategic plans and manage the division's investmen  more

SUNY Announces Winners of Educational Opportunity Program's 1st Norman R. McConney, Jr. Awards of Excellence
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * - Among 42 Students Across the State Lauded for Academic Achievement * * * The State University of New York today announced that 42 students in SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) will receive the inaugural Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence. The award, which recognizes outstanding EOP students for their academic achievements, is named for Norman R. McConney, Jr. (1946-20  more

SUNY-Albany: Earns National Praise Among Best Value Schools
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: UAlbany offers students an excellent education at a great value, which is reflected in two recent national rankings of colleges and universities. In its 19-20 report, Money Magazine ranked UAlbany within the top 100 (no. 85) "Best Colleges for Your Money" in the United States. According to an article explaining its methodology, Money states rankings are based on "the three b  more

SUNY-Buffalo Launches Powerful Behavior Change and Weight Loss Program for Adults With Prediabetes
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 18 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Adults with prediabetes have an opportunity to participate in a powerful behavioral weight control program developed at the University at Buffalo that will help them lose weight, improve their blood sugar and learn to make healthy decisions about diet and exercise. Prediabetes is a condition in which a patient's blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered  more

SUNY-Buffalo Now Offers an Undergraduate Neuroscience Major
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 14 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - The neuroscience major is a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences] * * * Starting this semester, undergraduates at the University at Buffalo with an interest in neuroscience can major in it. The new program, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, was developed as a collaboration between the Colle  more

SUNY-Buffalo School of Management Relaunches Operations and Supply Chain Management Degree
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 16 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: With demand soaring for supply chain professionals, the University at Buffalo School of Management will offer a specialized Master of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management (MS OSCM) starting in fall 2020. According to a recent global study by DHL Supply Chain, 58% of operations and supply chain leaders had difficulty finding talent with both technical knowledge and stron  more

SUNY-Buffalo: Secret in Our Saliva - Food, Germs Helped Humans Evolve Into Unique Member of Great Apes
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 17 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - Researchers say human and primate saliva "could be overlooked hotbeds of evolutionary activity" * * * Two million years of eating meat and cooked food may have helped humans shift further from other great apes on the evolutionary tree. The evidence is in our saliva, according to new research from the University at Buffalo. The research discovered that  more

The Bristol-Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance and Fitbit Collaborate to Address Gaps in Atrial Fibrillation Detection With the Aim of Accelerating Diagnosis
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: PRINCETON, N.J., NEW YORK, N.Y. and SAN FRANCISCO, C.A., - The Bristol-Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance and Fitbit today announced at the TIME 100 Health Summit in New York that they are working together to help drive timely diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib) with the aim of improving earlier detection in individuals at increased risk of stroke. The BMS-Pfizer Alliance and Fitbit plan to coll  more

The Carlyle Group and Stellex Capital Management Complete Acquisition of Vigor and MHI Holdings
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Carlyle Group issued the following news release: * * * - Appoint Jim Marcotuli Chief Executive Officer of New Company * * * NEW YORK, NORFOLK, Va., PORTLAND, Ore. & SEATTTLE, Wa. - Global investment firm The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and private equity firm Stellex Capital Management today announced they have closed on their acquisition of Vigor Industrial LLC and MHI Holdings LLC. In addition, Carlyle and Stellex announced they have appointed Jim Marcotuli as CEO of th  more

Tops Markets Hosts Howl-Ween Events
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Oct. 17 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: Tops Friendly Markets is pleased to team up with Milk-Bone, 9 LIVES, Kibbles'n Bits, and Meow Mix along with media partner Entercom Radio to host Howl-Ween! Bring your entire family down to Tops and enjoy our Halloween Event! Radio personality Sue O'Neil from STAR 102.5 will be on hand with the STAR 102.5 Street Team leading the festivities on Saturday, October 19 from   more

Tops Markets Launches Free Gas And Groceries Campaign
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Oct. 16 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is launching its 2019 Free Gas and Grocery Campaign which will kick off Sunday, October 27 and will run through Saturday, November 9, 2019. Last year the program raised over $80,000 for Oishei Children's Hospital. Since the campaigns inception in 2006, more   more

Tradeweb Markets Announces Pricing of Upsized Follow-on Offering
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced the pricing of its follow-on offering of 17,287,878 shares of its Class A common stock at a price to the public of $42.00 per share. In addition, the underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase   more

Tradeweb Markets Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced the launch of an underwritten offering of 14,800,000 shares of its Class A common stock, subject to market conditions and other factors. Tradeweb expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option   more

Trump-Aligned Group's Ad Attacks Romney as 'Democrat Secret Asset'
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Failed Senate candidate John James' 2000% support for President Trump is being put to the test as the ultra-conservative group Club for Growth is now running ads attacking James' newest fundraising ally, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, for his criticism of Trump. James is set to attend a fundraiser hosted by Romney in New York City for Republican candidates who "need daylight from Trump." Club for Growth backe  more

Two Constangy Attorneys Named to New York Super Lawyers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 18 -- Constangy Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy congratulates the following attorney recognized in the 2019 New York Super Lawyers rankings: * Anjie Cabrera (employment & labor) The following attorney has been recognized as Super Lawyers Rising Star: * Naveen Kabir (employment & labor) * * * About Super Lawyers Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at S  more

Ty Bar Presents Barrel-Aged Cocktails at Four Seasons Hotel New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Ty Bar at Four Seasons Hotel New York is the place to "be seen" in New York City. It attracts the most important guests from around the world to hold the most important conversations. Cocktail aficionados alike gather in this art-deco inspired space to get a taste of its exclusive collection of spirits and innovative cocktails. This season, guests are invited to experience new barrel-aged cocktails crafted b  more

Unitedhealth Group Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: Strong and diversified performance continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the third quarter 2019. "Optum and UnitedHealthcare are driving value for our customers, creating momentum to finish the year strongly and move into 2020 with an intense focus on accelerating the growth of our businesses by advancing quality, affordability and satisfaction for those we serve," said David S. Wichmann, chief executive of  more

University of South Dakota CBBRe Students Present at Midwest Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium in Neuroscience
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Oct. 16 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: Student representatives from the University of South Dakota Center for Brain and Behavior Research (CBBRe) presented their work at the annual MidBrains conference held in Rock Island, Illinois in September. Rachel Rucker, a sophomore majoring in neuroscience and chemistry from Yankton, South Dakota, was awarded the Nu Rho Sci Poster with Distinction for her presentation of "Identification of enzymes   more

Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband Live in Arenas Just in Time for Basketball and Hockey
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Whether it's a concert, sporting event or some other huge moment - Verizon's 5G is now available in Talking Stick Resort Arena, Chase Center, Pepsi Center, and coming soon to Madison Square Garden. Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband mobility service will be live in 10 arenas by the end of the 2019-2020 season. These arenas together host millions of basketball fans, hockey fans, and conc  more

Verizon Media Accelerates Premium Native Supply With Apple News and Stocks
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: At Verizon Media, we are deeply focused on delivering trusted content, connections and commerce to people around the world. Today, we accelerate this business strategy by exclusively offering premium native programmatic advertising opportunities built for brand safety in Apple News and Stocks across iPhone, iPad and Mac in Australia, Canada and the U.K. Apple News is a highly-per  more

Weber Shandwick Evolves Global Leadership Team to Continue to Accelerate Innovation and Deliver Solutions for Clients
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Weber Shandwick, a public relations firm, issued the following news: Weber Shandwick announced several global and U.S. leadership appointments today that support the firm's mission to create solutions that make an impact for its clients and teams around the world. Effective in January 2020: * Chris Perry will expand his role from chief digital officer to chief innovation officer, continuing to push beyond the firm's leading-edge efforts to embed innovation, data and techn  more

Weil Is Advising Bank Pekao in Connection With Consolidation of Brokerage Business
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Weil, Gotshal and Manges, a law firm, issued the following news release: Weil is advising Bank Pekao S.A., a universal bank, currently the second-largest bank in Poland and one of the largest in the CEE region, in connection with the integration of its brokerage business within the capital group of Bank Pekao S.A. Dom Maklerski Pekao, a separate organizational unit of Bank Pekao, will provide the brokerage activity conducted to date by Centralny Dom Maklerski Pekao S.A., Pe  more

Westwood One to Distribute and Sell the Mclaughlin Group Radio Show and Podcast
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One, America's largest audio network, has announced it will exclusively distribute and sell a new podcast and weekend radio show with The McLaughlin Group. The podcast joins Westwood One Podcast Network on November 1st, and the radio show will debut the weekend of December 7-8th. Political writer and commentator Tom Rogan hosts the series, alongside original panel membe  more

Westwood One's Podcast Download -- Fall 2019 Report Reveals New Insights on the Podcast Listener, Platform Usage, Content and Ad Trends
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One, America's largest audio network, is releasing the results of its latest Westwood One's Podcast Download -- Fall 2019 Report, which has studied podcast audience and advertiser trends over the last three years. Much like its predecessors, the Fall 2019 edition reveals valuable insights for content creators and advertisers. "On the audience side, our latest study find  more

White & Case Advises EP Infrastructure on Issuance of Euros500 Million Notes
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised EP Infrastructure, a.s. (EPIF), on the issuance of its Euros500 million 2.045% notes due 2028 and their admission to trading on the Regulated Market of the Irish Stock Exchange (trading as Euronext Dublin). Citigroup, Commerzbank, Erste Group Bank AG, SMBC Nikko and Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking acted as joint bookrunners. The EPIF group is a leadi  more

White & Case Advises Institutional Investors on Secured Schuldschein Loan for Spanish Solar Park
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised institutional investors and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as financing agent and security agent, on the financing of the Guillena-Salteras solar park to the north of Sevilla in Andalucia, southern Spain and the structuring of the project financing. The financing consists of senior secured Schuldschein loans made available by institutional investors including German   more

White & Case Advises MineHub on New Mining and Metals Technology Platform
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised MineHub Technologies Inc (MineHub) on its innovative new technology platform designed to improve efficiency in trading operations and environmental and social governance compliance in the mining and metals supply chains. "MineHub's technology platform is an innovative solution for the mineral supply chain," said White & Case partner Rebecca Campbell, who led the Fir  more

White & Case Advises Seplat on Acquisition of Eland Oil & Gas
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc (Seplat) on its recommended cash acquisition of Eland Oil & Gas PLC (Eland) for approximately pound sterling382 million. "This acquisition is a significant next step for Seplat to realise its ambition to be the leading independent exploration and production company in Nigeria," said White & Case partner Allan Taylor, who led t  more

Young Viewers Meet Historical Figures When They Were Kids in New PBS KIDS Series, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- PBS issued the following news release: Beginning Monday, November 11, young adventurers will get to go back in time to meet some of the world's most inspiring historical figures - when they were kids - and learn about the character skills that helped shape their vision and lead to their success. XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM, a new animated adventure-comedy series based on the New York Times bestselling children's book series, Ordinary People Change the Wor  more