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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday November 03, 2019 ( 217 items )  

Accenture Names John Walsh Group Chief Executive -- Communications, Media & Technology, Succeeding Omar Abbosh
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed John Walsh as group chief executive -- Communications, Media & Technology, effective today. He succeeds Omar Abbosh, who will remain with the company through Feb. 29, 2020. Walsh is currently senior managing director of Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) in North America, as well as office managing director for Accenture in Northern California. Pr  more

Accenture Recognized As a Leader and Positioned Highest in Everest Group's PEAK Matrix Report for Data and Analytics Service Providers
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is acknowledged as a Leader in the Everest Group "PEAK Matrix(TM) for Data and Analytics Service Providers 2019" report. Accenture was positioned highest in both the Market Impact and Vision & Capability categories. This report describes a Leader as having "developed a range of integrated platforms along with industry- and use case-specific accelerators to cut down   more

Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Keeping Embryonic Stem Cell Pluripotent
BRONX, New York, Oct. 28 [TNSmedicalresearch - Cell Reports] -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are pluripotent cells capable of differentiating into any of the 200 or so different cell types in the body. Maintaining ESCs in their pluripotent state requires pluripotency factors and Tet enzymes, which regulate gene expression and differentiation programs. In a study involving mouse embryonic stem cells, Meel  more

Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Promising New Treatment for Cancer-Caused Anemia
BRONX, New York, Oct. 28 [TNSmedicalresearch - Clinical Cancer Research] -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: In the bone-marrow cancer myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), anemia occurs because the proliferation of abnormal blood cells leaves people with too few normal ones. An experimental cancer drug called galunisertib may offer a way to anemia in low-to-intermediate risk MDS patients without the need for blood transfusions. The findings  more

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Awards $850,000 Grant to Bard at Brooklyn Public Library
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 30 -- Brooklyn Public Library issued the following news release: * * * - Innovative Program Helps Nontraditional Students Earn Free Liberal Arts Degrees at the Library in Partnership with Bard College * * * The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Brooklyn Public Library an $850,000 grant to extend Bard at BPL, the only library-based college degree program in the nation. The program is designed to help underserved individuals--who been previously excluded or dete  more

Apple Celebrates 'The Morning Show,' Coming to Apple TV+ November 1
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 28 -- Apple issued the following news release: Apple celebrated "The Morning Show" today at the global premiere of the original series at Josie Robertson Plaza and David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Written by Kerry Ehrin and directed by Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" explores the cutthroat world of morning news and the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning. Told through the lens of two complicated women   more

Assurant Acquires Global Cell Phone Repair Operator Cell Phone Repair
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced it has acquired MMI-CPR LLC, which operates as Cell Phone Repair (CPR), one of the largest global franchisors of mobile device repair stores with more than 700 locations. The CPR franchise provides a wide variety of same-day elect  more

At Red Flag Gun Safety Conference, New York Gov. Cuomo Launches Grassroots Effort to Bolster 'Make America Safer' Campaign
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Those are some tough acts to follow. First of all thank you all very, very much for being here. I know it's a beautiful Saturday, the sun is shining, but thank you for being here. Let me begin by thanking Mark once again. Mark has been a great advocate. He's always there when we need him. He's been all across the country. He's be  more

At Red Flag Gun Safety Conference, New York Gov. Cuomo Launches Grassroots Effort to Bolster 'Make America Safer' Campaign
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following the second in a series of conferences to raise awareness about the state's Red Flag gun safety law that went into effect this year, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched a grassroots effort to bolster his "Make America Safer" campaign -- a four point plan to curb gun violence on the national level. The Governor has called on Democratic presidential candidates to endorse the "Make America S  more

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 30 -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced third-quarter 2019 income from continuing operations, net of taxes, of $60.0 million, or $2.32 per diluted share, compared with reported income of $71.1 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2018. Reported results in the third quarter of 2019 included an unrealized gain on outstanding warrants of $83.2 million, p  more

Bankrate: Despite Safety Concerns 64% of Cardholders Save Their Information Online
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * - Nearly 4 in 10 have made an impulse purchase in the past month * * * Despite safety concerns, more than 6 in 10 U.S. credit or debit cardholders (64%) say they have saved their card number online or in mobile apps, according to a new study from Bankrate.com. While more than half (56%) save their information on a retailer or service's website and 32% save their information in a mobile p  more

Bloomberg Launches First-of-Its-Kind Global Economic Index Ahead of the New Economy Forum
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: The Bloomberg New Economy Forum today launched a first-of-its-kind index, covering 114 economies accounting for 98% of global GDP. The New Economy Drivers and Disrupters Report introduces a new benchmark that for the first time measures competitiveness against the new disruptive forces sweeping the global economy: automation, digitization, climate change, protectionism, and populism. "In the New Economy, traditional ways of measur  more

Bloomberg Media's New Compass Digital Ad Suite Takes a Data-Driven Approach
MANHATTAN, New York, Nov. 1 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: According to recent research, the attention people give to ads is falling while digital ad spend grows -- and the gap is forecast to widen in coming years. To counter that trend, marketers must find more effective ways to reach and engage their most valuable audiences. With its digital ad product suite, known as Compass, Bloomberg aims to provide its partners with highly effective ways to do just that. "We have the advan  more

Breaking Ground and Comunilife Open New Supportive Housing at La Central in the Bronx Borough President Diaz
BRONX, New York, Oct. 30 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: * * * - 161 New Units for Formerly Homeless and Low-Income Individuals Open as Part of the Transformational La Central Mixed-Use Development * * * Breaking Ground, New York's largest supportive housing developer, along with its partner Comunilife, Inc. today celebrated the opening of its new 161-unit supportive residence, part of the La Central large-scale mixed-use project in the Bronx. Bre  more

Bronx Borough President Diaz Businesses Near Yankee Stadium Threatened by New Merchandising Deal
BRONX, New York, Oct. 31 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: * * * - A new contract between Nike and Major League Baseball has the potential to destroy the business district outside of Yankee Stadium - BP Diaz has written to MLB, Nike & the New York Yankees, urging them to protect Bronx businesses & allow local merchants to continue selling official merchandise * * * Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is calling on Nike, Major League baseball and  more

Cadwalader Advises Corindus Vascular Robotics on Acquisition by Siemens Healthineers AG
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader advised Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. (NYSE American: CVRS) on its acquisition by a subsidiary of Siemens Healthineers AG in a transaction valued at $1.1 billion. Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. is a global technology leader in robotic-assisted vascular interventions. The Company's CorPath(R) platform is the first FDA-cleared medical device to bring robotic pre  more

Central Hudson Gas and Electric: Windy, Rainy Weather May Cause Power Interruptions
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation advises local residents to be prepared for potentially strong, gusty winds forecasted to accompany the heavy rains today and tonight with the possibility of embedded thunderstorms and lightning, and strong winds continuing through early Friday. These conditions could cause electric service interruptions. "Our customers shou  more

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

Central Hudson Repair Crews Mobilized in Aftermath of Wind Storm
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Nov. 1 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Strong wind gusts Thursday evening and overnight toppled trees and limbs onto powerlines, interrupting electric service to approximately 40,000 customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. The utility has mobilized repair crews and support staff to address the more than 500 damage locations as a result of the storm, and as of 8:30 a.m. today 30,000 outages  more

Central Hudson Restores Electric Service to 70 Percent of Affected Customers
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Nov. 1 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Substantial progress was made today in restoring electric service to affected homes and businesses in the aftermath of a strong wind storm that impacted the region overnight. Electric service has been restored to nearly 30,000 customers, or 70 percent of those initially affected at the height of the storm. As of 5 p.m. approximately 12,000 outages remain, most in the  more

Ceridian HCM Holding, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Set to Join S&P MidCap 400
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - Oceaneering International, Covetrus to Join S&P SmallCap 600 * * * S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Tuesday, November 5: * Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. (NYSE: CDAY) will replace Oceaneering International Inc. (NYSE: OII) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Oceaneering International will   more

Charter Communications to Launch AMC Networks' Full Suite of Streaming Services - Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC - to Spectrum Customers
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- AMC Networks, a part of Charter Communications, issued the following news release: * * * - AMC Networks Also Expands Distribution of AMC Premiere, Its Premium Ad-Free Offering, With Launch On Charter * * * AMC Networks announced today that Charter Communications, Inc. will launch its full suite of subscription video on demand services as well as AMC Premiere, the company's premium ad-free version of its AMC channel, to Charter's Spectrum customers. The launch of AMC Pre  more

Collaborative Research Group From Clarkson University Awarded Supplementary Grant From NYSTAR to Purchase Cutting-Edge Fluid Dynamics Measurement System
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 29 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University researchers have been awarded a supplemental grant of $102,145 from the Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) to assist in the purchase of a piece of major research equipment. Earlier this year, the researchers received an award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to purchase a Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry System, through the Major Resea  more

Columbia University Receives Grant to Support New Curricula on Technology Design
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: Award from the Public Interest Technology University Network is part of $3 million "Network Challenge" to grow the field of public interest technology. Three Columbia professors working at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI) have received a grant from the Public Interest Technology University Network (PITUN) to support creation of new curricula on designing computational technol  more

Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health: Cannabis Use Disorder Is Declining Among Adolescents, Young Adults
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 [TNSmedicalresearch-Drug and Alcohol Dependence] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: The prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) decreased between 2002 to 2016 among frequent users, according to a new study conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Changes in social attitudes and the traits of frequent users may explain the decline, according to researchers. This is one of the first studies to examine the  more

Community College Students Can Help Offset the Nation's Tech Talent Shortage, Accenture Study Finds
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Professional apprentice programs help bridge the gap from community college to promising tech careers * * * Community college students -- with support from employers -- are a key source of talent to help solve the country's skilled tech talent shortage, according to results of a survey "Apprenticeships: From Community College to Promising Tech Career," released today by Accentur  more

Comptroller Stringer Releases Fiscal Year 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following statement on : Today, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, which includes the City's audited financial statements for the year, outlines important economic and financial data about New York City, and highlights the work of the Comptroller's Office during the fiscal year. This year's CAFR highlights the City's str  more

Computer Generated Solutions Expands Its Applications Solutions Business to the U.K.
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Computer Generated Solutions, a provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, issued the following news: New York, NY, and London, UK - CGS, a global provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, today announced the expansion of its Applications business to the U.K. As the company broadens its reach, CGS U.K. will focus on delivering comprehensive technology solutions to the company's growing list of glob  more

Cooley: BoxGroup Closes Two Funds Totaling $165 Million
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cooley advised BoxGroup on the closing of two funds, an early stage fund and an opportunity fund, at $82.5 million each. Partner Nicole Peppe led the Cooley team advising BoxGroup. Although BoxGroup previously had three funds under management, the new funds represent the first time BoxGroup has taken outside capital from limited partners. An early-stage investment firm based in New York City, BoxGroup in  more

Cornell University: Digital Agriculture Workshop Highlights Radical Collaborations
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: For grape growers, accurately predicting each season's yield is key to a successful harvest. Underpredict, and you won't have enough labor on hand or you'll run out of storage space; overpredict, and you could fall through on promises to your distributors. Two Cornell researchers are tackling the age-old problem using 21st century tools: inexpensive, touch-sensitive soft robots that can help growers predict yield and de  more

Cornell University: Fluorescent Probes Offer Fuller View of Drug Delivery in Cells
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 2 [TNSbiologyresearch-Cell Chemical Biology] -- Cornell University issued the following news: Selecting the most effective molecules for drug delivery is often a trial-and-error process, but Cornell engineers are providing some precision thanks to a technique that reveals the performance of those molecules inside living cells. Drug delivery systems control the time and place therapeutics are released inside the body. An essential component of many drug delivery systems i  more

Corning Issues Financials for Third Quarter of 2019
CORNING, New York, Oct. 29 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: * * * - Company reaffirms full-year outlook - Management confident in long-term growth * * * Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced results for its third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2019. Results are consistent with the early update issued Sept. 16. "Corning is successfully taking actions to offset recent headwinds. At the same time, we remain confident i  more

Crowell and Moring: Scott L. Bittman Receives Cornerstone Award for Pro Bono Work From Lawyers Alliance for New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Lawyers Alliance for New York recognized Scott L. Bittman, counsel in Crowell & Moring's Intellectual Property Group in New York, with the 2019 Cornerstone Award. This award honors individuals and institutions that have provided outstanding pro bono legal services to nonprofit groups that are improving the quality of life for low-income New Yorkers. Bittman was recognized for the pro bono work he provided f  more

De Blasio Administration Announces New IDNYC Program Benefits Ahead of Five Year Anniversary
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Nation's largest municipal ID program introduces IDNYC Middle School Card; new and returning benefit partners include major museums, performing art centers, zoos, botanical gardens, and cultural institutions in all five boroughs * * * The de Blasio Administration today announced the launch of the IDNYC renewal campaign, new and returning benefit partners, and the IDNYC Middle School Card. With the f  more

De Blasio Administration, U.S. Army Corps Announce Latest Update on Rockaway Beach Resiliency Project
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - The plan for Rockaway Beach calls for a composite seawall/dune from Beach 9th Street to Beach 149th Street, an increased beach berm, the extension of five groins already in place, and the construction of 13 new groins * * * The de Blasio Administration and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District today announce that they are in the process of receiving final approval for the East Roc  more

Debevoise Advises InterXion in Its Combination With Digital Realty, in Transaction Valuing InterXion at $8.4 Billion
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising InterXion (NYSE: INXN) in its combination with Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) to create a leading global provider of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, InterXion shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.7067 Digital Realty shares per InterXion share. The transaction values InterXion at approximately $93  more

Debevoise Advises Mitsui USA in Its Acquisition of a Minority Non-Controlling Interest in Capitala
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise is advising Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. ("Mitsui USA") in its acquisition of a minority non-controlling interest in Capitala Group ("Capitala") and the formation of a strategic partnership between the two firms. The partnership combines Mitsui USA's global reach and capabilities with Capitala's proven 20-year track record. Read the press release here. Mitsui USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui  more

Delta's First New Concourse at LaGuardia Opens
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- Delta Airlines issued the following news: * * * - A Milestone in $8B Airport Rebuild * * * Ten years ago, the idea of building a new LaGuardia - while keeping the existing airport running - seemed nearly impossible. But today, Delta unveiled its first new concourse at the airport, a 105,000-square-foot showpiece that signals the airline's exciting future in New York. On Monday, customers will walk for the first time into the bright and spacious concourse in what  more

Dianna Civello is Trocaire's New Executive Director of Advancement
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 30 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release: Dianna Civello, a fundraising professional with more than 20 years of experience, is now at the helm of Trocaire College's advancement efforts. Trocaire's 2020 Strategic Plan notes the importance of the college's long-term sustainability through enhanced fundraising efforts and community partnerships. In her role of executive director of advancement, Civello's responsibilities include the oversight and management  more

Do Opioid Intervention Courts Work? UB Study Will Provide the Answer
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 30 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: The nation's first Opioid Intervention Court (OIC) was established in Buffalo in 2017 after -- in a single week -- three traditional drug-treatment court defendants fatally overdosed on opioids before their second court appearance. OIC aims to prevent such tragedies by offering medication-assisted treatment to nonviolent offenders with opioid-use disorder within hours of their arres  more

Duff & Phelps Expands Disputes Consulting Practice With Kelly Beaudin Conlan As Managing Director
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients, today announced that Kelly Beaudin Conlan has joined the firm as a managing director in its Disputes Consulting practice based in New York. Kelly has over 25 years of experience as a financial adviser, fiduciary, prosecutor and former regulator. She is an interdisciplinary practice leader whose industry expertise spans the automotive, mass t  more

Duff and Phelps: Chris Campbell on the Federal Reserve and U.S. Economy
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Duff & Phelps Institute Chief Strategist Chris Campbell talks about Federal Reserve rate cuts and market expectations on CNBC Squawk Box. Chris said the firm's clients expect a rate cut at least once between now and the end of this year and maybe one more. He said the Fed typically doesn't intervene in election years because they are usually more volatile. "I think they want to do what they can between now and the end of the year  more

E.W. Scripps: Stitcher's 'Heaven's Gate' Documentary Podcast Adapted for New HBO Max Docuseries
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Stitcher's hit documentary podcast "Heaven's Gate" will be the basis for a four-part docu-series about the cult and its mass suicide, to be produced by CNN Originals. The "Heaven's Gate" podcast tells, for the first time, the fascinating story behind the formation of the Heaven's Gate cult and its members' 1997 mass suicide, the largest in U.S. history. Through key interviews and original reportin  more

Empire State Development Announces More Than $1 Million in Federal and State Funding to Expand Exporting Opportunities for New York Businesses
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: Empire State Development (ESD) today announced more than $1 million in federal and state funding to help connect New York businesses to exporting opportunities abroad. The federal funding, which is provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is used for the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), which offers grants to qualifying small and medium-sized businesses to increase the number   more

Epstein Becker Green Lauded by 2020 U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Best Law Firms' Survey
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that its Health Care and Life Sciences; Employment, Labor & Workforce Management; and Litigation & Business Disputes practices have been ranked in Tier 1 in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers(R) 2020 "Best Law Firms" survey. The firm also received 26 metropolitan rankings in several practice areas, as outlined below. The 2020 rankings are based on the highest number of p  more

ESPN+ Features 49-Game NHL Slate in November With Every Team Scheduled at Least Twice
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 28 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - Bruins, Golden Knights & Predators Lead Appearances for the Month with Five * * * Action on the ice heats up as the NHL season continues on ESPN+, the leading direct-to-consumer sports streaming service. On Nov. 1, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos travel to Nassau Coliseum to take on the New York Islanders and Brock Nelson at 7 p.m. ET. Then, in the nightcap, the Central Divisi  more

Evergreen, New York City Economic Development Corp., ANHD Announce Closing on 10K Square Feet of Affordable Industrial Space
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Evergreen Inc. to lease space at below-market rent - Funding agreement includes $4.8M grant from NYCEDC Industrial Developer Fund and technical assistance from Urban Manufacturing Accelerator Fund * * * Evergreen Inc.: Your North Brooklyn Business Exchange, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and Association for Neighborhood Housing and Development (ANH  more

FGL Holdings and Talos Energy Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Friday, November 1: * FGL Holdings (NYSE: FG) will replace LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc. (NASD: LTXB). S&P MidCap 400 constituent Prosperity Bancshares Inc. (NYSE: PB) is acquiring LegacyTexas Financial Group in a transaction expected to be completed soon pending final   more

Forbes Media: Modern Renaissance Woman Shares Secrets to More Effective Living
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- 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: Alyssa Rapp, entrepreneur, CEO, author, and mother of two, today announced the publication of Leadership & Life Hacks: Insights From A Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & Executive. The book is published with ForbesBooks, the exclusive business book publishing   more

Forbes Media: One Free Press Coalition Releases Latest '10 Most Urgent' List Of Press Freedom Cases
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: The One Free Press Coalition, a united group of pre-eminent editors and publishers using their global reach and social platforms to spotlight journalists under attack worldwide, today issued the ninth monthly "10 Most Urgent" list of journalists whose   more

Fordham University School of Law: Debating Impact of Urban Intelligence on Personal Privacy
BRONX, New York, Nov. 1 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: As apps, websites, and private companies collect, track, and store user data, thorny issues have emerged in balancing privacy considerations and the preservations of legal rights against the benefit of services rendered. On October 25, 2019, the Fordham University School of Law Urban Law Journal hosted the 11th Annual Cooper-Walsh Colloquium, a forum for top thinkers in multiple disciplines to exchange their  more

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Launches Dedicated 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown today announces the launch of a 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, curated by Senior Spa Director Tara Cruz. The extensive Holiday Gift Guide includes a curated selection of Cruz's favourite items for the holidays and caters to six distinct categories including The Fashion Forward, The Jetsetter, The Wellness Guru, The Fitness Junkie, The Adored and The Ultimate Host. Included is   more

Fox News Channel Crushes All of Basic Cable in Total Day Viewers for 40 Consecutive Months
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) continued to dominate all of basic cable during the month of October as the most-watched network in total day for the 40th consecutive month, according to Nielsen Media Research. The network also notched its 214th straight month as the top cable news network, garnering 1.5 million viewers in total day and 2.7 million viewers in primetime. For the seven  more

Fox News Channel Elevates Contributor Lawrence Jones to New Expanded Role
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) has elevated network contributor Lawrence Jones to a regular substitute host and co-host role, effective immediately. In this capacity, Jones will make appearances on a range of programs, including The Five (weekdays at 5PM/ET) and Outnumbered (weekdays at 12PM/ET). He will also continue to serve as host of FOX Nation's Keeping up with Jones and Man on   more

Gap Launches 'Gift the Thought' Holiday Platform
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release: Gap, the cultural American clothing brand, launches their "Gift the Thought" 2019 Holiday platform anchored by the heartwarming hero film, "The Hoodie". Under Gap's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alegra O'Hare, the brand is pursuing an added emotional marketing tone this season. This sees a diversion from the traditional theatrical, musical nature of previous Gap Holiday campa  more

Gibson Named Daemen College's Director of Diversity and Inclusion
AMHERST, New York, Oct. 25 -- Daemen College issued the following news: Dr. Ida Gibson has been appointed director of diversity and inclusion at Daemen College, effective Oct. 31. In this role, she will be responsible for creating and sustaining a campus culture that embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion, and will develop the vision for Daemen's new Center for Diversity and Inclusion. "I am pleased to have Dr. Gibson join the Daemen community to serve in this capacity," said Dr. Greg   more

Green Party of New York Decries Jacobs' Ballot Access Plan
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- The Green Party issued the following news release: Green Party of New York officers said that the plan floated by Campaign Finance Commission co-chair Jay Jacobs to raise the minimum vote total for ballot access to roughly 250,000 votes was an unacceptable attack on real third parties in New York. Party officers said the Commission should instead ban fusion and make ballot access for third parties easier, including allowing any statewide office vote totals to qualif  more

Greenberg Traurig: Francis Citera and Sylvia Simson to Present on Environmental Exposure Litigation for Lawline
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Francis A. Citera and Sylvia E. Simson of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will present "Environmental Exposure Litigation: Recent Developments With Respect to Class Certification And Medical Monitoring Claims" on Oct. 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET for Lawline, a platform for online continuing legal education. Registration for this webinar can be found here. (https://www.lawline.com/course/environ  more

Greenberg Traurig: India Sneed Named to City & State's 2019 New York City Rising Stars List
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: India L. Sneed, Government Law & Policy Practice associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New York office, has been named to City & State's 2019 New York City 40 Under 40 Rising Stars list. Sneed will be recognized at an event on Oct. 30 at Houston Hall in NYC. According to the publication, "Each year, City & State honors 40 talented individuals under the age of 40 who work in New York City gove  more

Grey House Publishing Announces 5th Edition of Profiles of Pennsylvania
AMENIA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the fifth edition of Profiles of Pennsylvania--Facts, Figures & Statistics for 3,766 Populated Places in Pennsylvania. This volume in Grey House Publishing's Profiles of... Series provides data on all populated communities and counties in the state of Pennsylvania. This premier reference work includes seven major sections that cover everything from  more

Grey House Publishing Announces 6th Edition of "Value of a Dollar: 1860-2019"
AMENIA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: This sixth edition of the widely popular The Value of a Dollar: 1860-2019 records the actual prices of thousands of items that consumers purchased from the Civil War to the present, along with facts about investment options and income opportunities. This edition will serve as a valuable study guide to students of American history, economy, and even mathematics. It offers insight into our previous spending ha  more

Grey House Publishing Announces the Eighth Title in the Opinions Throughout History Series: Voters' Rights
AMENIA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: Voters' Rights is the eighth volume in the new series, Opinions Throughout History. Each volume in the series is designed to follow the evolution of public opinion on a current and controversial topic that has changed throughout history. Each volume discusses both primary and secondary documents such as newspaper and magazine articles, speeches, court decisions and other legislation. Accompanied by expert comm  more

Hallmark Channel Dominates Holiday With Highly-Anticipated 'Countdown to Christmas' 10th Anniversary Kick-Off
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Hallmark Channel, a subsidiary of Crown Media Holdings, issued the following news release: * * - Network Launches Into the Season As Highest-Rated and Most-Watched Across Cable Throughout Opening Weekend, Friday-Sunday - First Original Yuletide Movie Premiere of the Season, "Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses", Ranks as Highest-Rated and Most-Watched Cable Program on Saturday, October 26 * * * Millions of viewers tuned into Hallmark Channel over the weekend for the la  more

Haynes and Boone: New York State Honors David Fleischer for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: The New York State Bar Association and the New York State Unified Court System recognized Haynes and Boone, LLP Senior Counsel David Fleischer and David Ratner, formerly of Hartman, Ule, Rose & Ratner, LLP, for their role in helping to provide free legal counsel to indigent New York residents facing eviction. Fleischer and Ratner created a free trial training program that they have offered to New York la  more

Indiana University-Media School: Assange Case Could Impact Journalists, Panel Says
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 28 -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: Julian Assange is not a journalist, said Kathy Kiely, a veteran reporter with four decades of experience in newsrooms and classrooms. He's a broker of information, often motivated by his own political interests and rarely adherent to a code of ethics. When The New York Times published information obtained through WikiLeaks, there were redactions and protections, she said. Journalists combed through th  more

ITT Corp. Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 1 -- ITT Corp. issued the following news release: ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) has released its third-quarter 2019 financial results. A PDF of the Earnings Press Release and related earnings materials are available on the investor relations section of this website at www.itt.com/investors. ITT's senior management will host a conference call for investors today at 9 a.m. Eastern Time to review performance and answer questions. The briefing can be accessed live by calling +1  more

James A. Forbes Named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced that James A. (Jim) Forbes will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Forbes will succeed John W. Dietrich as Chief Operating Officer. As previously announced, Mr. Dietrich will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2020. In addition  more

JPMorgan Chase Announces Offering of Preferred Stock and Redemption of Outstanding Preferred Stock
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") announces that it has launched an offering (the "Offering") of fixed-rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series GG ("Series GG Preferred Stock") which will be represented by depositary shares ("Series GG Depositary Shares"). In addition, JPMorgan Chase announces that it intends to redeem (the "Redemption") some or all of the 90,000 outstanding shares   more

JPMorgan Chase to Redeem All $900 Million of Its 5.45% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series P Represented By Depositary Shares
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") has announced that it will redeem on December 1, 2019 all of the 90,000 outstanding shares of its 5.45% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series P ("Series P Preferred Stock"). The shares of Series P Preferred Stock are represented by 36,000,000 depositary shares which are currently traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol JPM PR A (CUSIP 46  more

JUVE Handbook 2019/2020 Recognizes Arnold & Porter in Frankfurt and Brussels
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Arnold and Porter Kaye Scholer issued the following news: The 2019/2020 edition of the JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien, Germany's leading legal directory, recognized Arnold & Porter as a recommended law firm in Frankfurt and Brussels. In particular, the firm was distinguished for its antitrust, criminal tax law, and litigation capabilities. The guide also commended the firm's international practice coordination across its offices in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, and N  more

Kimco Realty's Pentagon Centre Signature Series Mixed-Use Project Recognized as 2019 PACE Excellence Award Winner
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Oct. 29 -- Kimco Realty, a real estate investment trust company, issued the following news release: * * * - The Witmer Residential Tower Wins Awards for Best in Show and Best Lease-up * * * Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) announced that The Witmer, the residential component of Kimco's Pentagon Centre Signature Series mixed-use project, has been named the Property Management Association's 2019 Apartment Community Excellence (PACE) Award winner for Best in Show and Best  more

Las Vegas Drops Out of Top Three Cities in Annual Gains According to S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: S&P Dow Jones Indices today released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released today for August 2019 shows that the rate of home price increases across the U.S. continues to slow. More than 27 years of history for these data series is available, and can be accessed in full by going to https://www.spindices.com. YEAR  more

Lockheed Martin GPS Spatial Temporal Anti-Jam Receiver System to Be Integrated in F-35 Modernization
OWEGO, New York, Oct. 29 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release: Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) received a $25 million initial contract award for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) for the GPS Spatial Temporal Anti-Jam Receiver (GSTAR) system that will be integrated into the F-35 as part of its modernization phase, also known as Block 4. The GSTAR system will replace the current Antenna Electronics Unit (AEU) and will provide enhanced capabilities including the next-gene  more

Lockheed Martin Receives a Second E-2D Multi-Year Contract to Provide Electronic Warfare Systems to U.S. Navy
OWEGO, New York, Oct. 29 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release: Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) was awarded a second Multi-Year contract for AN/ALQ-217 Electronic Support Measure (ESM) systems for the U.S. Navy's E-2D aircraft program. The five-year $50.9M Multi-Year contract includes the remainder of the 75 E-2D aircraft the US Navy is expected to purchase as part of their current program of record. "We're excited to have the opportunity to continue producing AN/ALQ-217 ESM systems  more

Lockheed Martin to Provide Enhanced Electronic Warfare Capabilities to U.S. Army and Coalition Helicopters
OWEGO, New York, Oct. 29 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release: Under terms of a recent contract, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will provide the U.S. Army and foreign military customers additional electronic warfare systems that enable faster detection and identification of threats. The Modernized Radar Frequency Interferometer system identifies intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) emitters and allows the pilot to detect and engage a threat long before the aircraft b  more

Mastercard Blockchain to Bring Visibility to Food Systems
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 27 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: PURCHASE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS - Consumers increasingly want to know the story behind the food that they consume - the source of the produce, meats and seafood, and their journey to the table. Mastercard is collaborating with Envisible, a company that enables supply-chain visibility in food systems to bring more visibility to food that people eat every day. Envisible's Wholechain traceability system will be powered by M  more

Mastercard Launches Accelerate to Supercharge Fintech Success
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 28 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Mastercard today launched Mastercard Accelerate, a global initiative that simplifies the way that Mastercard works with fintechs, giving them access to everything they need to grow quickly. Offering a simple, single entry-point to the company's wide portfolio of specialized programs, Mastercard Accelerate gives start-ups and emerging brands support and assistance for every stage of their growth and transformation, from  more

Mastercard Launches Integrated Product Suite to Optimize Healthcare Partner Technology
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 27 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: PURCHASE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS - Mastercard today unveiled Mastercard Healthcare Solutions, a new suite of products dedicated to helping healthcare partners detect fraud, waste, and abuse, capture more revenue, and protect patient health data. Bringing its scale and advanced technology to healthcare, Mastercard is transforming its business by moving beyond cards and reimagining how its technology and capabilities can be  more

Mastercard Small Business Cardholders Gain Access to Business Tools From Microsoft
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 28 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Mastercard is giving small business owners tools and technology to help them take their business to the next level with the addition of Microsoft solutions to its' ever-growing suite of small business benefits. Now available across Mastercard Business and Mastercard Business World Elite offerings in the U.S., small business owners can fuel their hustle with Microsoft services including Microsoft 365 best-in-class produ  more

Mayor De Blasio Announces Start of Construction of New 306 Seat Steam Pre-K Center in Corona, Queens
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Scheduled to open in Fall 2021, this state-of-the-art Pre-K Center will offer STEAM educational programming in partnership with the New York Hall of Science * * * Mayor de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Phil Thompson, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, and School Construction Authority President and CEO Lorraine Grillo today announced the start of construction of a new STEAM focused Pre-K Center in Flus  more

Mayor De Blasio Appoints Rebecca Kagan Sternhell as Director of Federal Affairs
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the promotion of Rebecca Kagan Sternhell to the position of Director of Federal Affairs. She previously served as Deputy Director and General Counsel. In her new role, Rebecca will be responsible for crafting and overseeing federal policies for the Mayor's Office in coordination with relevant City agencies, as well as developing and implementing the Office's strategic pri  more

Mayor De Blasio Joins Rachael Ray, Tom Colicchio, Advocates to Fight Proposed Cuts to Food Assistance, Pledges Legal Action Against Trump Administration
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio was joined by Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, television host and author Rachael Ray, chef Tom Colicchio, and CEO of Hunger Free America Joel Berg today in fighting back against the Trump Administration's proposed changes to SNAP, which would cut essential food assistance for more than 1 million American children, including as many as 21,000 in New York City. The Mayor pledged to s  more

Mayor De Blasio Names James Johnson as New Corporation Counsel
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that James Johnson will be the new Corporation Counsel of New York City, starting Monday, November 4. In his new role, Johnson will head the New York City Law Department, overseeing a staff of nearly 1,000 lawyers and approximately 700 support professionals who represent the City government in legal matters and affirmatively litigate to protect the rights of every New Yorke  more

Md. Gov. Hogan: 'Harriet' Set to Open in Birthplace of Maryland Icon, Select Cities on November 1
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: Harriet, the first full-length movie about Maryland's most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, will be released on November 1, 2019 by Focus Features. Movie-goers can see Harriet in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, as well as many locations across Maryland, including Cambridge - the birthplace of Harriet Tubman - at Cambridge Premier Cinemas. The movie opens nationwide   more

Mercy College to Attend SXSW EDU to Discuss Agreement With the Former College of New Rochelle
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Oct. 25 -- Mercy College issued the following news release: Mercy College President Tim Hall and Vice President William Latimer, former president of The College of New Rochelle (CNR), have been tapped as co-presenters at South by Southwest (SXSW EDU), a conference for innovative educators. The two leaders will serve as panelists in a case study discussion of the agreement forged last year between Mercy and CNR. SXSW EDU will take place in Austin, Texas, on March 9-12, 202  more

Michael Grau Appointed Chief Financial Officer of Altice USA
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces that Michael Grau has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. In this role, he is responsible for all financial and accounting matters as well as the strategic planning and analysis, internal audit, tax, investor relations and treasury activities. He will serve as an Officer of the Company and will report to Altice USA Chief Executi  more

Microsoft to Transfer Listing of Debt Securities to Nasdaq
REDMOND, Washington, Oct. 29 -- Microsoft, a platform and productivity company, issued the following news release: Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) on Tuesday announced it will be transferring the securities exchange listing for its Euro-denominated 2.125% Senior Notes due 2021, 3.125% Senior Notes due 2028, and 2.625% Senior Notes due 2033 debt securities (collectively, the "debt securities") from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq Bond Exchange, effective Nov. 8, 2019, after market close  more

Mohawk Valley Community College Trustee David Mathis Poised to Lead National Organization Of Community College Trustees
UTICA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Mohawk Valley Community College issued the following news: Mohawk Valley Community College Trustee David Mathis is one step away from leading the nation's largest organization of community college trustees. Mathis was recently named chair-elect of the American Community College Trustees, which represents more than 6,500 trustees at over 1,200 community colleges across the nation. Mathis has previously served as vice chair and secretary/treasurer of the ACCT Board's E  more

Moody's Analytics Enters Top 20 of IDC FinTech Rankings
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Moody's Analytics, a global provider of financial intelligence, earned the #18 spot in the 2019 IDC FinTech Rankings. This is our highest-ever position in the annual rankings, which categorize and evaluate technology providers based on revenues from financial institutions for hardware, software, and/or services. Moody's Analytics achieved this recognition on the basis of our technol  more

Moog Inc. Announces Cash Dividend
EAST AURORA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Moog, a manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems, issued the following news release: The Board of Directors of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) has declared a quarterly dividend of $.25 per share on the Company's issued and outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 2, 2019 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2019. The dividend   more

Moog Reports Year End Results and Initial Guidance for 2020
EAST AURORA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Moog, a manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems, issued the following news release: Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 28, 2019. Fourth Quarter Highlights * Sales of $765 million, up 9% from a year ago; * Diluted earnings per share of $1.31; * Operating margins of 10.4%; * Tax rate of 21.3%; * $52 million cash flow from operating activiti  more

Morgan Lewis Advises Sandvik on Sale of Varel International Energy Services
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis advised Sandvik AB in an agreement to sell its Varel International Energy Services business to Blue Water Energy. Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering company offering tools and tooling systems for advanced metal-cutting; tools and solutions for the mining and construction industries; and advanced stainless steels, powder-based alloys, and specialty alloys. Varel is dedicated to providing d  more

MTA Issues Transformation Implementation RFP - Marking Major Milestone in Agency's First Reorganization in Half a Century
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - RFP Ensures Continued Success of Plan to Transform MTA into High-Performing Agency that Riders and Taxpayers Demand and Deserve * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), on Friday, Oct. 25, issued the Transformation Plan Request for Proposal (RFP) - marking a major milestone in the agency's first reorganization in over half a century. The RFP follows the devel  more

N.Y. Comptroller Stringer Issues Statement on Solitary Confinement
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following statement on the Department of Correction's use of solitary confinement and punitive segregation: "Formerly incarcerated New Yorkers and their family members have waited long enough for the City to take decisive action on the Department of Correction's use of solitary confinement and punitive segregation, so I applaud today's vote by the Board of Correction. "Solitary confinement is torture. "In 2019, it i  more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Media Availability After Participating in Early Voting
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on the media availability after participating in the early voting: Mayor Bill de Blasio: In the history of New York City that there's been early voting, it's an amazing experience. I'm thinking about it, in my entire life I never got to early vote. And so I walked into the door there, like every other New Yorker going into something brand new. It's amazing. Everyone needs to vote early, it's amazing. You go in, t  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Consolidated Edison Co. of New York
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 19-E-0065) involving Consolidated Edison Co. of New York: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Gas Service. NOTICE OF EVIDEN  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving High River Energy Center
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 17-F-0597) involving High River Energy Center: Application of High River Energy Center, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Construction of a Solar Electric Generating Facility Located in the Town of Florida, Montgomery County. NOTICE REGARDING REQUESTS FOR PARTY STATUS On October 11, 2019, High Ri  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Con Ed
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case Nos. 19-E-0107, 19-E-O108) involving Consolidated Edison Company of New York: To: David P. Warner, Associate Counsel, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., 4 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003 Re: Case 19-E-0107- Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Investigating Utility Preparation and Response to Power Outages During the 2018 Winter and Spring Storms for Consolidated Edison Co  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on High Bridge Wind
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 18-F-0262) involving High Bridge Wind: Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to Construct an Approximately 100 MW Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility Located in the Town of Guilford, Chenango County. RULING AWARDING INTERVENOR FUNDING (Issued October 28, 2019) JAMES COSTELLO, ERIKA BERGEN,   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on N.Y. State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 -- 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: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of New York State Electric  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on N.Y. State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 19-E-O 105) involving New York State Electric and Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric: To: Jeffrey Rosenbloom, General Counsel, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation, 89 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14649 Re: Case 19-E-O 105 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Investigating Utility Preparation and Response to Power Outages During the 2018  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Reserve Gas
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- 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 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 22, 2019, requesting a final extension  more

N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Sale of $914.3 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sale of $914.3 million State of New York General Obligation Series 2019B Refunding Bonds. This General Obligation bond issue was sold to refinance certain outstanding bonds generating $112.4 million in debt service savings to the state on a net present value basis. The newly issued bonds refinance outstanding General Obligation   more

N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a reception in Hempstead, N.Y. in honor of Hispanic Heritage month on Oct. 19. DiNapoli honored five Hispanic leaders for their contributions and leadership, including: * Dr. Sarah Brewster, chief director of Services and Operations of Circulo de la Hispanidad, who oversees services for children, adults and families at the Circulo C  more

N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Binghamton City School District - Information Technology (Broome County) Officials did not regularly review network user accounts and disable those that were unnecessary. In addition, the board did not have an adequate contract and separate service level agreement for i  more

N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: State Contract and Payment Actions in September
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,703 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2 billion and approved nearly 3 million payments worth more than $12.9 billion. The office rejected 143 contracts and related transactions valued at $340 million and more than 2,000 payments valued at more than $6 million. More information on these contracts an  more

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 10/21 - 10/27/19
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- 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

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation: ECO Nathan Doig Honored as Top New York Wildlife Conservation Officer
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Delaware County Officer Receives Officer of the Year Award for Outstanding Service * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) Nathan Doig received the 2018 "Officer of the Year" award from the Shikar-Safari Club International in a ceremony hosted by Alan and Barbara Sackman at their home in  more

N.Y. State Environmental Conservation Seeks Comments on Preliminary Proposed Changes to Endangered & Threatened Species List
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - As Several Species Exceed Recovery Expectations, Others Demonstrate Need for Increased State Protections - Two New Proposals Clarify State's Current Stringent Regulations for Vulnerable Fish and Wildlife * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced changes are being considered to amend state regul  more

Neota Logic Sponsors TechTarget
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news: Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading no-code AI automation platform, announced today they are sponsoring TechTarget 2019. Neota Logic is an award-winning no-code AI automation platform, providing professionals with a wide range of easy-to-use tools to rapidly build applications that automate any aspect of professional services. To book a demo with one of our Neota e  more

Netflix and Shondaland Unveil Cast of Limited Series Inventing Anna
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 31 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news release: Format: Drama Limited Series; 10 x 1-hour episodes Location: New York Creator/Executive Producer: Shonda Rhimes Executive Producer: Betsy Beers Director: David Frankel to direct two episodes, including first Synopsis: In Inventing Anna, a journalist with a lot to prove investigates the case of Anna Delvey, the Instagram-legendary German heiress who stole the hearts of Ne  more

New Clinic Will Harness NIH-Funded Addictions Research Expertise of UB Social
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 29 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: The University at Buffalo School of Social Work is embarking on a new strategic focus on translational research with the creation of a Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) to be run by two internationally recognized researchers on addictions. The BHC, located on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus at 1021 Main St., is an outpatient clinic where research-based treatment programs, funded by   more

New International Arbitration Partner Joins Curtis in Dubai
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news release: New York/Dubai, - Curtis has added to its market-leading international arbitration practice with the addition of a new partner, Antonia Birt, in the Dubai office. Ms. Birt was previously associated with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, where she trained and qualified as a solicitor of England & Wales. With a sharp focus on disputes in the Middle East and GCC countries, Ms. Birt will b  more

New Media, Gannett Announce Board of Directors for Combined Company
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- New Media Investment Group, a provider of local news, politics, community and regional events, youth sports and local schools, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY AND MCLEAN, VA - New Media Investment Group Inc. ("New Media") (NYSE: NEWM) and Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett") (NYSE: GCI) announced today the expected members of the Board of Directors for the combined company (the "Board"), effective upon completion of the proposed acquisition of Gannett by New Media.  more

New York A.G. James Provides Funds for Police Body-Worn Cameras to the Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Amherst Police Departments
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG Presents Checks for more than $238,000 to Three Agencies for 442 Body-Worn Cameras as Part of Statewide Program to Support Local Law Enforcement * * * Attorney General Letitia James today presented the Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Amherst Police Departments with funds to support body-worn camera (BWC) programs. The Buffalo Police Department received $150,000 for 300 BWCs, the Amhe  more

New York A.G. James Provides Funds For Police Body-Worn Cameras to the Rochester Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff's Office
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG Presents Checks for more than $163,000 to Agencies for 100 Body-Worn Camera Systems as Part of Statewide Program to Support Local Law Enforcement * * * Attorney General Letitia James today presented the Rochester Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff's Office with checks to support body-worn camera (BWC) programs. The Rochester Police Department received $104,450 for 70 bod  more

New York A.G. James Sues Trump Administration for Failing to Address Interstate Smog Pollution
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Suit Seeks to Force EPA to Comply with the Clean Air Act, Protect New Yorkers' Health by Requiring Sources of Smog Pollution in Upwind States to Further Cut Emissions * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failure to abide by its legal responsibility under the Clean Air Act (CA  more

New York A.G. James, Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict Against Non-Profit Executive Mendez in Corruption Scheme
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Anna Mendez, Formerly of Tremont Crotona Day Care Center, Was Convicted of Indirectly Giving Straw Donations to NYC City Council Candidate Albert Alverez * * * Attorney General Letitia James, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett today announced that non-profit executive Anna Mendez was convicted of using money st  more

New York City Economic Development Corp. Reopens Renovated La Placita at East Harlem's La Marqueta
HARLEM, New York, Nov. 1 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - City Reopens Beloved Space for Halloween Party with Council Member Diana Ayala * * * New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) yesterday celebrated the reopening of beloved community plaza and outdoor space La Placita at La Marqueta in East Harlem. Immediately following the ribbon cutting, Council Member Diana Ayala and NYCEDC hosted a Halloween party for local ch  more

New York Empire State Development Announces Modernization Project for Deep Dairy Products in Seneca County
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - Authentic Indian Cheese Producer Will Grow Operations in the Village of Waterloo; Will Create Almost 40 New Jobs - Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that authentic Indian cheese maker Deep Dairy Products, L.L.C., which is part of the Deep   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $1 Million Grand Prize Winner of 43North
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Strayos Wins $1 Million Investment in $5 Million Startup Competition - Seven Additional Companies Each Receive Investments of $500,000 * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the winners of the sixth annual $5 million 43North startup competition, including the grand prize winner of a $1 million investment and the seven companies that each won investments of $500,000. An additional $  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $18 Million in Award Winning Projects in First Round of Buildings of Excellence Competition
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Second Round of Competition Launched to Continue Advancing Innovative Low- and Zero-Carbon Emitting Building Design and Construction - Initiative Supports Transition to Carbon Neutral Building Stock and 85 Percent Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $18 million was awarded to 28 projects under the first round of the Buildings of Exce  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $43 Million for 31 Projects in Cayuga and Oswego Counties to Advance Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state is providing $43 million to advance 31 projects in Oswego and Cayuga counties as part of the first round of funding under the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. Governor Cuomo launched REDI in May to increase the resilience of shoreline communities and bolster economic development in the region. Today's  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $43 Million for 31 Projects in Cayuga, Oswego Counties
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state is providing $43 million to advance 31 projects in Oswego and Cayuga counties as part of the first round of funding under the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. Governor Cuomo launched REDI in May to increase the resilience of shoreline communities and bolster economic development in the region. Today's announcement marks a m  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $60 Million for 38 Projects in St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties to Advance Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the state is providing $60 million to advance 38 projects in St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties under the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. Governor Cuomo launched REDI in May to increase the resilience of shoreline communities and bolster economic development in the region. Today's announcement marks a major milesto  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $60 Million for 38 Projects in St. Lawrence, Jefferson Counties
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state is providing $60 million to advance 38 projects in St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties under the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. Governor Cuomo launched REDI in May to increase the resilience of shoreline communities and bolster economic development in the region. Today's announcement marks a major milestone in the REDI ef  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Appointments to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Appointments Fill Vacancies in All Four Appellate Departments Across the State * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced five appointments to fill vacancies in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, in all four of New York's Judicial Departments. The justices selected today are a dynamic collection of talent and experience on the trial courts and reflect the excellence and diversi  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $7.2 Million Project to Resurface State Route 14 and Enhance Gateway to Watkins Glen
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Project Promotes Travel and Tourism throughout Region and Builds upon 2017 $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Investment for Watkins Glen - Investment Complements "Southern Tier Soaring" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomotoday announced work has been completed on a $7.2 million project to resurface  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of Two New Affordable Housing Developments in Farmington
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Pintail Crossing and Farmington on the Creek Offer 168 Apartments for Working Families in Growing Community with High-Performing School District - Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of two new housing developments in the town of Farmin  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Federal Grant to Support Ongoing Work to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rates
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Governor Also Announces Members of Maternal Mortality Review Board * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York is one of 24 states that have been awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support ongoing work to reduce maternal mortality rates and address racial disparities. The Governor also announced the members of his recently formed NYS Mate  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking for $9.5 Million Visitor Services Improvement Project at Saratoga Performing Arts Center
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that construction is underway on a $9.5 million renovation project at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a world-class arts and culture destination located in Saratoga Spa State Park, to improve visitor services and add four-season event space. The project is supported by $8 million in private funding from Live Nation and Saratoga Performing Arts Center. New York  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking of Hydroponic Commercial Greenhouse in Monroe County
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the groundbreaking of Clearwater Organic Farms' state-of-the-art commercial hydroponic greenhouse in Monroe County. The company is constructing a 10-acre, 475,000 square-foot facility on the western edge of Eastman Business Park where it will produce fresh, locally grown, organic baby leaf greens year-round. The facility will be constructed on property owned by   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Major Construction Complete on $15 Million in Bridge Repair and Replacement Work in Steuben County
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Projects Include Two Bridge Replacements, Multiple Bridge Repairs; New Roundabout to Enhance Safety and Mobility along Key Corridor in Southern Tier - Investment Complements "Southern Tier Soaring" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced major construction is complete on nearly $15 million in transpo  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces New Actions to Address Higher Rates of Thyroid Cancer in Staten Island Regional Cancer Study Area
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new actions to address higher rates of thyroid cancer on Staten Island. On Staten Island specifically, a State Department of Health study found that the overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer was determined to be a significant factor in elevated incidence rates. According to DOH and the US Preventative Services Task Force, unlike other cancers, screening for thyroid c  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of Center for Therapeutics Research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the opening of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's Center for Therapeutics Research on Long Island. The new center will allow the lab's world-class scientists to explore advanced therapies for genetic diseases, with a focus on cancer research. New York State awarded Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory a $25 million capital grant for the new research center, which cover  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of Center for Therapeutics Research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's Center for Therapeutics Research on Long Island. The new center will allow the lab's world-class scientists to explore advanced therapies for genetic diseases, with a focus on cancer research. New York State awarded Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory a $25 million capital grant for the new research center, which covered  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of Delta First New Concourse, Gates at LaGuardia Airport
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript announcing the opening of Delta's first new concourse and gates as part of LaGuardia's $8 billion transformation to a world-class airport: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of the first new concourse and gates at Delta Air Lines' new Terminal C as part of the ongoing $8 billion transformation of LaGuardia into a unified 21st century airport. This opening is the latest milestone in th  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of Delta's First New Concourse and Gates as Part of Laguardia's $8 Billion Transformation to a World-Class Airport
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of the first new concourse and gates at Delta Air Lines' new Terminal C as part of the ongoing $8 billion transformation of LaGuardia into a unified 21st century airport. This opening is the latest milestone in the complete rebuild of LaGuardia Airport, which will provide a world-class passenger experience featuring modern customer amenities, state-  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces the Expansion and Relocation of Buffalo Manufacturing Works
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Buffalo Manufacturing Works Opens its New Home in the Northland Corridor Redevelopment Area, Buffalo's East Side Hub for Advanced Manufacturing - See A Video of Buffalo Manufacturing Works' New Facility Here * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the expansion and relocation of Buffalo Manufacturing Works to 683 Northland Avenue, now known as Northland Central, the initial anchor b  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces the Start of NY State of Health's 2020 Open Enrollment Period
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New York's Uninsured Rate Continues to Decline, Among Lowest in the Nation - More than 4.8 Million New Yorkers Have Enrolled Through NY State of Health * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that on November 1, NY State of Health - New York State's Health Plan Marketplace and a national leader in enrolling people into quality, affordable health coverage - will begin its seventh ann  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Appears on CNN With Erica Hill
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: A rush transcript of the Governor's interview is available below: Erica Hill: Joining me now, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Governor, we know, there is no love lost between you and the President, that said, Donald Trump claimed to have significant wealth. So, will the loss of his taxes hurt New York State? Governor Cuomo: Well, first, we don't even know what he pays in taxes, right? Because  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Calls Into Spectrum News to Discuss Flooding Throughout Parts of State
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: A rush transcript of the Governor's interview is available below: Devon Patton: Right now we have a very special guest joining us by phone, Governor Andrew Cuomo, who's visiting the Mohawk Valley today. Good morning, Governor. Governor Cuomo: Good morning. Well it's not really a good morning, but Devon Patton: It's not really. Yeah, we were talking earlier about you driving up from Albany to  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Comments on President Trump Leaving New York
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: A rush transcript of the Governor's comments is available below: The real question on Mr. Trump, first: I believe, my hypothesis is Mr. Trump changed his residence for legal purposes. He is in the middle of a lawsuit where a number of agencies including the Manhattan District Attorney are trying to get his taxes. I believe he thinks this is going, he's resisting releasing his taxes. He's in li  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Declares State of Emergency in 12 Counties as Heavy Rains and High Winds Cause Flooding and Power Outages
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency for Cayuga, Chautauqua, Cortland, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Saratoga and Warren Counties as heavy rains and high winds have caused flooding and power outages throughout most of the state. This extreme weather has caused nearly 60 roads closures across the state and has left more than 241,0  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Is a Guest on North Country Public Radio With David Sommerstein
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: A rush transcript of the Governor's interview is available below: David Sommerstein: As we heard earlier, Governor Andrew Cuomo visited Clayton yesterday in the Thousand Islands and he announced $60 million in regional projects to repair damage from this summer's high water on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. The money is part of a $300 million package called the Resiliency and Economi  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on 7th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "Superstorm Sandy was one of the worst natural disasters to hit New York in decades, causing widespread damage and ultimately taking the lives of 61 people. In its wake, New York came together to build back better and stronger than ever before. "We're providing assistance to thousands of homeowners and small businesses who were devastated by the storm and we continue to make our communities safer, stron  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Reports That President Trump Filed Residency Paperwork for Florida
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "The New York Times reports that President Trump has filed residency paperwork for Florida. "Good riddance. "It's not like Mr. Trump paid taxes here anyway. "He's all yours, Florida."  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Clarifying the Process for Appointing Poll Watchers and Ensuring Poll Locations are Adequately Staffed
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - S.3141-A/A.1525-A Provides That Candidates on the Ballot and Political Committees May Have Three Watchers for Each Election District and Only One within the Guardrail at Any Time - S.3146/A.1454 Allows a Board of Elections to Design an Alternative Poll Site Staffing Plan Based on the Individuals Needs of Polling Locations * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation clarifying t  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Conforming Laws to Marriage Equality Act
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Updates Language in Estates, Powers and Trusts Law and Surrogate's Court Procedure Act to Recognize Same Sex Marriages * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.300/A.5604) conforming laws in estate planning and surrogates court procedures to the Marriage Equality Act. Signed by Governor Cuomo in 2011, the Marriage Equality Act provides that marriages of same-sex and differ  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation to Streamline, Modernize and Bring Efficiencies to the Election Process
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to establish a uniform poll closing process on election nights (S.2346/A.2264) and authorize the consolidation of certain election districts with fewer than 10 eligible voters (S.6449/A.3543). "Voting is a fundamental pillar of our democracy, and this year we've enacted historic reforms to modernize New York's voting laws and strengthen our election   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Transparency in Election Process Legislation
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Measure Streamlines Process and Increases Transparency * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.3903/A.1641A) reducing confusion, increasing transparency and simplifying filing requirements by mandating all candidates and committees to electronically file their campaign finance information with the New York State Board of Elections. This bill removes the $1,000 fundraising  more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Brian Lehrer Show
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on the Brian Lehrer Show: Brian Lehrer: It's the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC. Good morning, everyone - and we begin as we usually do on Fridays with our weekly Ask the Mayor segment, my questions and yours for Mayor Bill de Blasio. Our Ask the Mayor lines are open at 2-1-2-4-3-3-WNYC, 4-3-3-9-6-9-2 or you can tweet a question, just use the hashtag #AskTheMayor. Good morning, Mr. Mayor, welcome back to WNYC. Mayor B  more

New York Power Authority Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 29 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - American Public Power Association Awards NYPA Designation Delivering Top-Notch Customer-Focused Programs, Services * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, renewable energy and environmental i  more

New York State Archives Announces 2019 Annual Archives Award Winners
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: In celebration of American Archives Month, the New York State Archives today announced the winners of the 2019 Annual Archives Awards, which recognize the outstanding archives and records management work of individuals and organizations in New York State. "Every year we recognize individuals and organizations who have done outstanding work in managing records and preserving New York's histo  more

New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority Issues Statement on Launch of Systemwide Seven-Day Inspection Blitz
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following statement by Transit President Andy Byford: New York City Transit President Andy Byford today launched a systemwide seven-day inspection blitz to immediately begin hand-checking every containment basket in the Subway system to ensure they are properly aligned and secured. Inspectors will physically check more than 325,000 baskets within the course of the next seven days, with the work set to begin  more

New York State Urges Motorists to Avoid Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Ends
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: * * * - Drivers More Likely to Feel Fatigued When Daylight Saving Time Ends and Begins - New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving to Promote "Stay Awake, Stay Alive" Message During Drowsy Driving Prevention Week * * * As the end of Daylight Saving Time approaches, the New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving (NYPDD) today reminded motorists to be aware of the dang  more

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: Many Small Improvements to Health May Enhance Cognitive Function and Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: Personalized medical interventions to improve cardiovascular, metabolic and other modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may improve cognitive function, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. If confirmed with larger studies, the researchers' approach could become a common way of extending cognitive health, which may reduce risk of Alzheimer's demen  more

NICE InContact Receives Highest Scores in Both Western Europe and North America Use Cases in Gartner Report
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: NICE inContact (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it received the highest product scores across four of five use cases in the Gartner Critical Capabilities for Contact Center as a Service1 report, including the highest scores in both geographic use cases, Western Europe and North America, and two application use cases, customer engagement center and agile contact center, for CXone. Gartner'  more

Nielsen CGA Levels the Restaurant Analytic Playing Field With Launch of Free Benchmarking Platform, RestauranTrak
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * - Enabling accessible analytics and a smarter market for the restaurant industry * * * Today, Nielsen CGA, the on-premise measurement business arm of Nielsen, released details around the launch of RestauranTrak, an industry-first, benchmarking analytic platform for food service operators in the U.S., designed to help level the analytic playing field within the U.S. restaurant landscape  more

NIH Awards Rare, Perfect Score to UB to Expand Its Center for Successful Aging
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 30 [TNSgrants]-- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - Goal of the $750,000 grant is to address the "cognitive and frailty tsunami already crashing on our shores" * * * A rare, perfect score has been awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to a University at Buffalo professor who is leading a center designed to enhance care for older adults throughout Western New York. Bruce R. Troen, MD, professor of me  more

NYC Health Plus Hospitals Marks Five Year Ebola Anniversary, Urges Continuity of Federal Funding for Hospital Preparedness
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - Public hospital system continues its preparedness efforts as Democratic Republic of the Congo manages the world's second largest Ebola epidemic on record - In the face of continued microbe threats such as Ebola, MERS, and Lassa fever, Federal funding for hospital preparedness is set to expire in early 2020 * * * NYC Health + Hospitals today marked the five year anniversary of the treatment and r  more

NYC Parks Dedicates New Property in Sunnyside, Queens to Fallen Firefighter and Local Hero Michael Davidson
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, and Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer today joined New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro; New York State Assembly Member Brian Barnwell; New York State Assembly Member Edward Braunstein; New York State Assembly Member Catherine Nolan; Queens Community Board 2 District Manager Debra Markell-Kleinert; and the Davidson Family to dedicat  more

NYPA and NYSERDA Install More Than 70 Electric Vehicle Dual Port Charging Stations at ReCharge NY Customers Throughout New York
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the installation of more than 70 electric vehicle (EV) dual port charging stations at ReCharge NY customer locations throughout New York, supporting Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Charge NY initiative to accelerate the installation of EV charging stations throughout the   more

Paul Hastings Recognized for International Pro Bono Excellence by Vance Center for International Justice
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: LGBTI people in El Salvador face stigmatization, discrimination and harassment every day, perpetuated by local and national media which often portrays them in a negative light - or excludes them from media coverage altogether. In response to this institutionalized bias and discrimination, the Anti-homophobia Legal Clinic of Asistencia Legal para la Diversidad Sexual - El Salvador (ALDES), an LGBTI rights NGO in El Salvad  more

Paul Hastings' Global Investigations Practice Welcomes Former DOJ Attache for France and Monaco
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that Peter B. Axelrod has joined the firm's Investigations and White Collar Defense practice as of counsel, based in New York. He comes to the firm from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where he served as the Attache for France and Monaco and previously as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of California. "Clients turn to us fo  more

Paychex: Small Business Wage Growth Gains Momentum, Job Growth Holds Steady in October
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 29 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: The tight labor market positively impacted wage growth in October, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Hourly earnings are on the rise, reaching 3.00 percent ($0.80) growth in October. Additionally, after hovering just above two percent to start the year,   more

Pfizer: European Commission Approves BAVENCIO Plus Axitinib Combination for First-Line Treatment of Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
DARMSTADT, Germany, Oct. 28 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Darmstadt, Germany and New York, US, - Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates its biopharmaceutical business as EMD Serono in the US and Canada, and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved BAVENCIO(R) (avelumab) in combination with axitinib for the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The approval w  more

Pillsbury Works With Institutional Limited Partners Association to Create Model Limited Partnership Agreement for the Private Equity Industry
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury partner Semma Arzapalo, who represents large institutional investors, worked closely with a group of 20 in-house and outside counsel to develop the first publicly available Model Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA) for the private equity industry. The work was coordinated by the Institutional Limited Partners Association, which has 525 member institutions representing over $2 trillion   more

Port Authority Announces New Lessee Code of Ethics for All Parties Conducting Business on Port Authority Premises
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - 4th Code of Ethics Follows Codes for Port Authority Commissioners, Employees and Vendors - 1st Lessee-Focused Code of Ethics of Its Kind * * * Today the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey introduced a Lessee Code of Ethics as part of the agency's comprehensive integrity program adopted by the Board of Commissioners in September of 2017. Following the Commissioner Code of Ethi  more

Port Authority Transportation Facilities Set Passenger and Cargo Records in 2019 Through End of the Third Quarter
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - Port Authority airports set nine-month passenger volume record, handling 1.9 percent more passengers than the previous record of 103.8 million; - Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes surge to 5.5 percent higher than previous nine-month record, with port volumes once again placing the port as No. 2 in the nation; * * * Continuing its record-setting pace across all Port Autho  more

Raymond James Adds James Kim to Health Care Investment Banking
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Nov. 1 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: Raymond James has hired experienced finance professional James Kim as managing director in the firm's Health Care Investment Banking practice. Based in New York City, Kim will focus on the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. "James is a talented banker with deep expertise in the biotech sector," said Jim Bunn, president of Raymond James Global Equities and Investment Banking. "As we continue to g  more

Record Number of Kilpatrick Townsend Attorneys Named 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Lisa Pearson Named Top 50 Women for New York-Metro * * * Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton announced today that 21 of the firm's attorneys were selected as 2019 New York-Metro Super Lawyers and New York-Metro Rising Stars. In addition to this prestigious list, Lisa Pearson was named a Top 50 Women New York-Metro Super Lawyer. The distinction honors attorneys who attain a high degree of   more

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Four Decades of Data Sounds Early Warning on Lake George
TROY, New York, Nov. 1 [TNSenvironmentresearch-Limnology and Oceanography] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Deep-water increases in salt and nutrients haven't reached harmful levels and are reversible * * * Although concentrations of chemicals and pollutants like salt and nutrients have increased in the deep waters of Lake George, they're still too low to harm the ecosystem at those depths, according to an analysis of nearly 40 years of data published to  more

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Living Skin Can Now Be 3D-Printed With Blood Vessels Included
TROY, New York, Nov. 2 [TNSmedicalresearch-Tissue Engineering Part A] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Development is significant step toward skin grafts that can be integrated into patient's skin * * * Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a way to 3D print living skin, complete with blood vessels. The advancement, published online today in Tissue Engineering Part A (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/ten.TEA.2019.0201), is   more

Roger Witten Receives GIR's Outstanding Career Award
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: Roger Witten, a New York-based senior counsel, was honored with the Global Investigations Review's (GIR) 2019 Outstanding Career Award. Mr. Witten was recognized for working on landmark cases from the start of his career and playing a role in developing a new generation of top investigations lawyers. In 1975, Mr. Witten came to the firm from his position as an Assistant Special Prosecutor on the Watergate Special Prosecu  more

Ron Smith Promoted to Maintenance and Energy Specialist for Tops
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Oct. 29 -- 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 pleased to promote Ron Smith to Maintenance and Energy Specialist for the East Region. Ron who was most recently the perishable field specialist for meat and seafood for Tops in the East Region began his career with Tops in 2010. Since then he has held a v  more

S&P Global Platts: Crude Settles Lower Following 5.7 Million-Barrel Inventory Build
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: * * * - Midwest leads crude import rise - Refiners return from fall maintenance * * * Crude futures fell Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration reported a 5.7 million-barrel build in crude inventories for the week that ended October 25. ICE front-month Brent settled at $60.61/b, down 98 cents, while NYMEX front-month crude settled at $55.06/b, down 48 cents. While US refiners i  more

S&P Global Platts: Trump Aims to Do a Deal With 'an ExxonMobil' to 'Secure' Syrian Oil
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: * * * - Islamic State leader al-Baghdadi killed in U.S. operation - Syrian petroleum production a modest 30,000 b/d * * * "We don't want to keep soldiers between Syria and Turkey for the next 200 years," Trump told reporters during an impromptu press conference after his Sunday announcement that the leader of the so-called Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in an overnight US military  more

Skanska Celebrates Completion of Empire State Building 102nd Floor Observatory Renovation
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: On Saturday, October 12, Skanska joined Empire State Realty Trust in celebrating the opening of the renovated Empire State Building 102nd Floor Observation Deck. Skanska served as construction manager for the $165 million renovation as part of a larger top-to-bottom effort to redesign the landmark's Observatory experience. The centerpiece of the 102nd Floor renovation was replacing the old w  more

Skanska to Build New UNC Hospitals Surgical Tower in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: Global development and construction firm Skanska has announced it will construct the new UNC Hospitals' Surgical Tower located in the center of the UNC Healthcare campus. The 335,000-square-foot project will cost $257 million and Skanska is providing preconstruction and construction management at risk services. When completed in 2022, the Surgical Tower will be the largest building on UNC Hos  more

Solutions to End Homelessness Program Helps New Yorkers Find or Maintain Stable Housing
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release: The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced $16.4 million in annual funding for 64 non-profit organizations and local government entities throughout the state to assist individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless or those experiencing homelessness. The Solutions to End Homelessness Program provides funding to help New Yor  more

SRC, Inc. Announces Promotions Within Engineering Division
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 30 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: SRC, Inc., is pleased to announce several promotions across the company's engineering division. Bob DeRosa has been promoted to director, hardware engineering. In his new role, DeRosa will lead a team of engineers and technicians developing mechanical and electrical hardware including circuit cards, receivers, transmitters and antennas. He   more

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Presents Draft 2020 Annual Tribal Budget
AKWESASNE, New York, Nov. 1 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: In accordance with the Tribal Procedures Act ratified by tribal voters in a community referendum held on Ohiari:ha/June 1, 2013; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is continuing to provide financial accountability to membership in the development and adoption of the organization's Annual Tribal Budget. The Tribe will be convening a public meeting at Ionkwakiohkwa  more

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Akwesasne Recovery Center Soft Opening on November 4th
AKWESASNE, New York, Oct. 31 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Program invites community members to join them for the soft opening of the new Akwesasne Recovery Center on Kentenhko:wa/November 4, 2019. Located in the lower level of the Akwesasne Housing Authority Administration Building at 378 State Route 37; the Center offers a safe and welcoming space for individuals to gather in a so  more

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Health Services Parking Lot and Traffic Changes
AKWESASNE, New York, Oct. 31 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Service's Expansion and Renovation Project has entered a new phase of construction that will affect traffic flows around the old-Community Building today, which will also see activity as its demolition gets underway. The main parking lot entrance between the old-Community Building and Health Services will be closed for   more

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Public Meetings on Proposed Minimum Age to Purchase Vaping Products
AKWESASNE, New York, Oct. 30 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: In response to public health concerns associated with vaping and e-cigarette products, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is proposing to increase the purchase age for these and related products to 21 years-old. The Tribe is also proposing to prohibit the retail sale of all flavored vaping and similar devices through Tribal Council Resolution (TCR) bein  more

State Education Department Recognizes 74 Employers of Individuals With Disabilities
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The New York State Education Department honored 74 businesses from across the state that do an outstanding job of employing individuals with disabilities as part of its celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Interim Commissioner Beth Berlin announced today. The Department's Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES), in collaboration of se  more

SUNY Poly Online Nursing Program Ranks Among Best in the Country
UTICA, New York, Oct. 28 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: SUNY Polytechnic Institute's online nursing program has been ranked eighth in the United States by RegisteredNursing.org among the Best Online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Programs. The criteria used for the organization's ranking includes data from NCLEX-RN exam pass rates for all RN programs, tuition cost, geographic coverage, and program length. "I am thrilled to witne  more

SUNY-Albany Hosts National Conference to Explore the Power of Higher Education in Pre- and Post-Disaster Environments
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: * * * - 'RISE 2019' Will Bring Together Educators, Industry and Government Leaders for Three-Day Event in November. * * * UAlbany, in partnership with the University of Puerto Rico, National Institute for Energy and Island Sustainability (INESI), and National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE), are convening a national conference, "RISE 2019: Transforming Univer  more

SUNY-Albany: Alan Lizotte and His Wife Make $2.5 Million Donation to School of Criminal Justice
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: President Havidan Rodriguez announced Tuesday that Alan Lizotte, former dean of the School of Criminal Justice, together with his wife Lisa Jackson, has made a $2.5 million gift to the University's School of Criminal Justice (SCJ). The gift is the largest ever to SCJ, which was founded in 1968 and offered the first PhD program in criminal justice in the country. It will creat  more

SUNY-Buffalo: Innovative Tool Analyzes All 22,000 Tweets From 2016 Republican Presidential Candidates
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 29 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Donald Trump's Twitter activity during the 2016 presidential primaries was largely comprised of tweets characterized by competition. He focused on performance, style, personal attacks and his standing in the polls. Communication researchers refer to this type of political messaging as a strategy frame, which fundamentally uses the language of war, and the immediate realities of winn  more

SUNY-Buffalo: POP Biotechnologies Awarded $600,000 NIH Contract for HIV Vaccine Development
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 28 [TNSgrants]-- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - The project -- a partnership with Scripps Research -- will leverage technology licensed from UB * * * POP Biotechnologies Inc. (POP BIO), a University at Buffalo spinoff, has received a $600,000 contract from the National Institutes of Health to pursue development of a life-saving, life-changing technology: a vaccine against HIV. The funding is a Phase I Small   more

SUNY-Buffalo: Study - To Encourage Healthy Eating, Focus on Mobile Produce and Farmers Markets
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 28 [TNSmedicalresearch-Translational Behavioral Medicine] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Smaller purveyors of produce such as mobile and farmers markets are the cream of the crop when it comes to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in low-income communities. Opening new supermarkets, however, has not been shown to have much of an impact in that regard, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.  more

SUNY-Geneseo: Vafier '74 and Scoville Receive Alumni Association, Geneseo Foundation Awards
GENESEO, New York, Oct. 24 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: The SUNY Geneseo Alumni Association (SGAA) and the Geneseo Foundation, Inc., presented their top awards for service and philanthropy on October 18, during Geneseo President Denise A. Battles' annual donor recognition gala. SGAA Distinguished Service Award The SGAA presented its 2019 Distinguished Service Award to Frank L. Vafier '74 in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the   more

SUNY-Oswego: Emmy Award-Winning Alumnus Honored With GOLD Award
OSWEGO, New York, Oct. 30 -- The State University of New York Oswego campus issued the following news release: Three-time Emmy Award-winning producer Cameron Jones, a member of SUNY Oswego's Class of 2009, was honored by the Oswego Alumni Association on Oct. 5 with a Graduate Of the Last Decade (GOLD) Alumni Award. Jones received the award during the college's Communication Studies Alumni Reunion, held in in conjunction with SUNY Oswego's Homecoming 2019. Jones is a project manager for Walt D  more

Ten Iona College Chemistry/Biochemistry Students Win Top Honors at National Competition After Presenting Compelling Research
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 28 -- Iona College issued the following news: Colloid and surface chemistry aren't terms we use everyday, but they influence or comprise nearly every consumer product we use--from cosmetics to paint and medications, and even some of the food we eat. Understanding how the chemical makeup of these products impacts our bodies while also finding ways to make them efficiently was the focus of summer research conducted by ten Iona undergraduate chemistry students. Their e  more

The Madison Square Garden Issues Financials for 1st Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Madison Square Garden issued the following news: The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) will host a conference call to discuss results for its first quarter ended September 30, 2019 on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will issue a press release reporting its results prior to the market opening. To participate via telephone, please dial 877-347-9170 with the conference ID number 6172498 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. Th  more

Trammell Crow Company Promotes Tommy Lee to Head of Capital Markets
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Trammell Crow, a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news: Trammell Crow Company has announced that Tommy Lee has been promoted to Head of Capital Markets. Lee, who was named a Principal in January, will continue to be responsible for all equity related partnerships, programs and relationships and will now work more closely with the team that focuses on TCC's construction lending partners. Lee will report into Adam Saphier, who previ  more

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers Rank Hausfeld as a Top Firm for 2020
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Hausfeld is proud to announce that the firm has been honored by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as a Top Firm in the Tenth Edition of the prestigious "Best Law Firms" rankings. Hausfeld has been recognized nationally as a Tier 1 firm for Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. The firm was also ranked for its national Commercial Litigation Practice, and recognized regionally as a top firm in New York, W  more

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Arnold & Porter in 2020 'Best Law Firm' Rankings
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Arnold and Porter Kaye Scholer issued the following news: Arnold & Porter was ranked in the 2020 edition of US News & World Report's "Best Law Firms." The firm received 44 national rankings and 97 metropolitan rankings (Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and San Jose). Arnold & Porter's ranked national practice areas include: * Antitrust * Appellate Practice * Banking and Finance * Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and R  more

UBS and EVERFI Partner to Launch Innovative, Digital Education Program for Schools and Nonprofits Across the U.S.
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: UBS and EVERFI, a leading social impact education technology company, announced today the launch of Keys To Your Future: College & Career Readiness, a personalized digital curriculum available for low-to moderate-income high school students across the U.S., to better prepare them for college and career. Through the multiyear partnership with EVERFI, UBS has committed $3M to develop the program and implem  more

Verizon and Defense Media Activity Partner to Deliver Digital Content to Service Members
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon and the Defense Media Activity (DMA) today announced a multi-year partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD) to deliver streaming content offerings including news, sports, and entertainment through live, linear and on-demand channels to overseas service members and their families. The Defense Media Activity provides a broad range of high-quality multimedia products   more

Verizon Announces Pricing Terms of Its Tender Offers for 11 Series of Notes
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced the pricing terms of its previously announced 11 separate offers to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding series of notes listed in the table below (collectively, the "Notes"). Each offer to purchase a series of Notes is referred to as an "Offer" and collectively, as the "Offers". The Offers are   more

Verizon Announces Results of Its Tender Offers for 11 Series of Notes
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced the results of its previously announced 11 separate offers to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding series of notes listed in the table below (collectively, the "Notes"). Each offer to purchase a series of Notes is referred to as an "Offer" and collectively, as the "Offers". The Offers were made u  more

Verizon Military Customers: Add a Line and Enjoy One Year of Amazon Prime
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Today, Verizon announced they're giving those who serve or have served one year of Amazon Prime, courtesy of Verizon. It's just one way we say thanks for all that you do. This promotion comes just in time for customers to stream Prime Video's Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season Two featuring John Krasinski, premiering November 1st for Prime members. That also means Active Military Mem  more

Veteran Litigator Joel Forman Joins Akerman in New York
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 30 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, announced today that Joel Forman has joined the firm's national Litigation Practice Group as a partner in New York. Forman brings decades of experience resolving securities civil litigation and government enforcement cases, having represented broker-dealers, investment advisers, investment banks, mutual funds, hedge funds, boards of dire  more

Viacom and CBS Announce ViacomCBS Leadership for Lines of Revenue
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: CBS (NYSE: CBS.A, CBS) and Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced senior leadership appointments across ViacomCBS' revenue lines. The appointments, effective upon closing of the deal to combine CBS and Viacom, will enable ViacomCBS to drive strong, multifaceted opportunities with distributors, advertisers and other partners. "These appointments mark an impor  more

Westwood One: As Me With Sinead, a Lemonada Media Original Hosted by Activist Sinead Burke, Debuts Today
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: As Me with Sinead, the second weekly podcast series from the new podcast network Lemonada Media, debuts today. Hosted by Irish activist and academic Sinead Burke, who recently graced the cover of British Vogue and was the first little person to attend the Met Gala, the series features candid conversations with diverse and notable guests that explore the human condition. The first episode feature  more

Westwood One: Kix Brooks Honors Veterans With a Two-Hour Holiday Music Special
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One, America's largest audio network, and legendary musician, actor, and radio host Kix Brooks will honor generations of men and women who answered the call to serve in the U.S. armed forces with Kix's annual A Salute to Our Military Veterans, a holiday special available to radio stations across the country. Kix, the popular award-winning host of Westwood One's American  more

White & Case Advised a Consortium of Altor, Strawberry and TDR Capital on the Acquisition of Thomas Cook Northern Europe
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a consortium consisting of Altor Fund V, the Strawberry Group and TDR Capital on the acquisition of the business of Thomas Cook Northern Europe (Vinggruppen). "The deal is yet another showcase of our capabilities within distressed M&A where we yet again have shown our ability to deploy an international cross-practice team in order to deliver a complex, cross-border d  more

White & Case Advised FFP on Inaugural Euros300 Million Bond Issue
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised FFP on the issuance of its inaugural bond for an aggregate amount of Euros300 million with a maturity of seven years and a coupon of 1.875%. The bonds and the issuer are not rated and the bonds, which will be admitted to trading on the regulated market of Euronext Paris, were placed by way of a private placement to institutional investors only. BNP Paribas, Credit Ag  more

White & Case Advises Consus Real Estate on Increase of Euros 400 Million High Yield Bond and Amendment of Euros200 Million Corporate Bond
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Consus Real Estate AG (Consus), the leading property developer in the top nine cities in Germany, on the increase of its secured Euros400 million high yield bond and amendment of its Euros200 million corporate bond. Consus has issued additional senior secured notes (tap) with an aggregate principal amount of Euros50 million to institutional investors. The additional   more

White & Case Advises EIF on PLN 500 Million (Euros116.3 Million) Receivables Portfolio Securitisation for Alior Leasing
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the European Investment Fund (EIF) in its capacity as Guarantor of Senior Notes on a securitisation concluded by Alior Leasing sp. z o.o., the leasing subsidiary within Alior Bank Group. The securitised portfolio is comprised of PLN 500 million (around Euros116.3 million) of Polish lease receivables. "We have a strong relationship with the EIF and this transaction s  more

White & Case Advises Malakoff Corporation Berhad on Sale of Interest in Macarthur Wind Farm
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Malaysian-based and Bursa Malaysia-listed company, Malakoff Corporation Berhad, on the sale of its 50 percent interest in the Macarthur Wind Farm, located in Victoria's Western District. The Macarthur Wind Farm, Australia's largest wind farm, has been sold to Australian asset manager AMP Capital's Community Infrastructure Fund, the winning bidder in a competitive auct  more

White & Case Advises on Euros650 Million High Yield Bond Issuance by Rossini S.a R.l.
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Rossini S.a r.l. (Rossini) on a Euros650 million high yield bond issuance. The proceeds of the issuance of the senior secured floating rates notes due 2025 (three-month EURIBOR, with 0% floor, plus a 3.875% margin) are being used to refinance the Euros650 million of senior secured floating notes issued in October 2018 in connection with Rossini's acquisition of an i  more

WilmerHale Honored as Recipient of the Legal Aid Society's 2019 Pro Bono Publico Award
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: On October 28, WilmerHale was honored as one of the recipients of the 2019 Pro Bono Publico Award for its outstanding service to the Legal Aid Society and its clients. Additionally, Counsel Joanna Howard, Senior Associate Ilya Feldsherov and Associate Jeremy Schiffres were also recognized for their individual efforts. Presented annually, the Legal Aid Society's recognition includes the work of volunteer lawyers, law fi  more

With Artificial Intelligence, UB Researchers Aim to Improve Diabetes Care
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 31 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: The affect that food has on blood glucose levels in people with Type 1 diabetes is well established. Less clear, however, is the role that stress, time of day, activity levels and other factors play in regulating blood glucose. To better understand these dynamics, University at Buffalo researchers have launched a research project that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with data   more