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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2019 ( 255 items )  

$9.8 Million SPARC Modification Stays With Pillsbury Client, Protest Intervenor Chags Health Information Technology
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Court of Federal Claims Judge Nancy Firestone has barred a protest to a modification of an existing task order held by Pillsbury client Chags Health Information Technology, citing the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, or FASA, which prohibits protests over newly awarded task orders. According to Law360, protestor Akira Technologies Inc. argued that a task order modification is not a task ord  more

22 Students Share Research at NY6 Conference: Hamilton College
CLINTON, New York, Nov. 4 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Twenty-two Hamilton students presented their research at the 9th annual New York Six Undergraduate research conference, held on Sept. 26, at Union College in Schenectady. Their presentations were based on summer research they conducted with Hamilton faculty during the summer in the sciences and through Emerson Foundation grants. Presenter Ian Nduhiu '22 enjoyed the experience, saying, "It was just a matter of being comfor  more

A.G. Becerra Sues Department of Energy for Rollback of Energy Efficiency Standards for Lightbulbs
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 4 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Letitia James today, leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general and the City of New York, filed a lawsuit against the Department of Energy (DOE) challenging its final rule rolling back energy efficiency standards for certain lightbulbs. The lawsuit alleges that the rollback of the energy efficiency requirements   more

A.G. James, Comptroller Stringer Secure Nearly $3 Million From Landlords for Underpaying Workers, Fraudulently Obtaining Tax Breaks
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: * * * - Settlement Includes Back Wages for Workers and Damages for City and State * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer today announced a settlement totaling almost $3 million with the developers and landlords of a luxury apartment building in Downtown Brooklyn for failing to follow prevailing wage requirements under New York State law. Mica   more

Accenture Names Penelope Prett Chief Information Officer, Succeeding Andrew Wilson
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Penelope Prett as chief information officer, effective Dec. 1, 2019. She succeeds Andrew Wilson, who will remain with the company through January 2020. Prett is currently a senior managing director and global quality & risk lead for Accenture's Resources operating group. Before joining Resources five years ago, she served in account leadership roles with  more

Adelphi University Announces Four New Bachelor's Degree Programs
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Undergraduates: Are you still deciding on a major? Read on. Adelphi University has introduced four new bachelor's degree programs this fall--in statistics, environmental science, anthropology, and ethics and public policy. Bachelor of Arts in Ethics and Public Policy The new interdisciplinary major will prepare the next generation of ethical leaders to make an impact in professional, government or nonprofit careers  more

Alexander McMyn Joins White & Case as a Partner in Singapore
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Banking Practice with the addition of Alexander (Xander) McMyn as a partner in Singapore. "Singapore is the key financial hub in the Southeast Asian bank finance market, which has matured significantly in recent years with a marked increase in sophisticated financial sponsor activity," said White & Case partner Eric Leicht, who leads the Firm's Global Bank  more

Alston and Bird: Securities and Exchange Commission Agrees to Dismiss All Claims Against Former Nomura Bond Trader
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to dismiss, in full and with prejudice, securities fraud claims it brought against Alston & Bird client Tyler Peters, a former residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) trader at Nomura Securities International Inc. The SEC first asserted those claims in 2015, when it filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District o  more

Altice USA Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. Dexter Goei, Altice USA Chief Executive Officer, said: "In the third quarter, Altice USA made significant progress against our strategic growth initiatives, including the launch of Altice Mobile, further adoption of Altice One, completion of the Suddenlink and Optimum integration through the BSS/OSS   more

American Airlines Executives Alison Taylor and Elise Eberwein Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Industry Contributions
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 8 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: Two American Airlines executives were recently recognized for their significant contributions to the travel industry. Alison Taylor, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Distribution at American, was named Outstanding Woman of the Year at last night's inaugural WINiT Awards gala in New York City. Last month, Elise Eberwein, Executive Vice President of People and Global Engagement at American, and Taylor were   more

Artificial Intelligence Trends in Focus at William Blair Client Gathering in New York
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 -- William Blair and Co., an investment bank and financial services company, issued the following news: The field of artificial intelligence has progressed more in the past couple of years than in the previous decade and there is no doubt that AI applications will continue evolving at a lightening pace, William Blair equity analyst Bhavan Suri said at a special client event in New York City. Suri tied the accelerating pace of change to the explosion in global data, de  more

Assurant Appoints Paget Alves and Ogi Redzic to Its Board
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- 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 the appointment of Paget Alves, a retired chief sales officer at Sprint Corporation, and Ogi Redzic, chief digital officer and vice president of Caterpillar Inc. with responsibility for Cat Digital, to its Board of Directors. "We   more

Assurant Board of Directors Approves Common Stock Dividend Increase of 5%
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- 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, announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend increase of $0.03 to $0.63 per share of common stock. "Our commitment to disciplined capital management and ability to generate strong cash flows has allowed us to increase our c  more

Assurant Issues Financials for 1st Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- 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 reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. "Underlying results for the quarter were strong, driven by double-digit earnings growth in mobile, as our end-to-end service offerings continued to garner market appeal," said  more

At SOMOS Conference, New York Gov. Cuomo Announces New York State Will Help Build State-of-the-Art Power System in Puerto Rico
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: At the SOMOS conference in Puerto Rico, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York State is providing significant design and engineering expertise to build a state-of-the-art power system in Puerto Rico, helping modernize and strengthen the island's electric grid following the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Maria. New York State is helping Puerto Rico build its first automated digital s  more

Atomic-Level Analysis of Bone Aims to Predict, Lessen Fractures in Diabetics: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
TROY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Research will look at the mechanics behind why diabetics face increased risk of fracture * * * People with diabetes face a significantly higher risk of osteoporotic fractures than those without the disease, but the reason for this is not well understood and can't be adequately predicted. Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will use novel measurement techniques to observe -- at the atom  more

Attorney Jeff Karas Joins Ice Miller
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 6 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: Jeff Karas is an attorney in Ice Miller's Business Services Group. He represents lenders, borrowers and sponsors in middle-market and large-cap leveraged financing transactions in a variety of industries, including sports, maritime, real estate, health care, energy, technology, gaming and hospitality. Jeff previously worked at two New York law firms before joining Ice Miller. He represented traditional   more

Award-Winning Actor J.K. Simmons to Narrate New Audiobook Edition of Fredrik Backman's a Man Called Ove
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Simon and Schuster, a subsidiary of CBS, issued the following news: Academy Award-winning actor J.K. Simmons will narrate a brand-new edition of Fredrik Backman's blockbuster bestselling debut novel A MAN CALLED OVE. Simon & Schuster Audio will publish the audiobook on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. "Narrating this audiobook was an absolute joy," said Simmons. "Fredrik Backman has created a story that is simultaneously specific and universal; timely, and timeless. It was my gre  more

Blackstone to Take Majority Stake in MagicLab, Owner of Bumble and Badoo, at $3 Billion Valuation
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that funds managed by Blackstone ("Blackstone") are taking a majority stake in MagicLab, which builds and operates leading dating and social networking apps, including Bumble and Badoo. The transaction values the company at approximately $3 billion. Founded in 2006 by Andrey Andreev, MagicLab helped invent how people meet in the modern, mobile age. MagicLab's suite of bra  more

Bloomberg Businessweek Names Stanford #1 U.S. Business School in 2019-20 MBA Ranking
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: Bloomberg Businessweek today released its 31st ranking of the best U.S. business schools, based on data compiled from more than 9,000 students, 14,920 alumni, 900 corporate recruiters, and compensation and job-placement data from each school. Stanford takes the number one spot among 94 full-time U.S. MBA programs, followed by Dartmouth (Tuck) at number two, and Harvard at number three. This year is the second in a row that Stanford   more

BNY Mellon Expands Digital Ecosystem and Capabilities by Collaborating With Four Best-in-Class Platform Providers
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- BNY Mellon, a banking and financial services holding company, issued the following news release: * * * - EZOPS and Kingfield will help BNY Mellon leverage machine learning and AI to enhance operational efficiency * * * The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY Mellon") today announced several new partnerships as it continues to execute its digital strategy to better serve clients' increasingly complex needs. BNY Mellon remains dedicated to broadening the scope of its   more

Board of Regents and Education Department Launch Phase I of Review of New York State Graduation Measures
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The Board of Regents and State Education Department today started the first phase in the review of graduation measures in New York State. The information gathering phase includes partnering with Achieve to conduct a review of the relevant research and practices in other states and countries. In addition, the Regents and Department will hold regional meetings starting in January 2020 to help ga  more

Book on Special Counsel Mueller Obstruction Investigation to Be Published by Washington Post, Scribner
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Scribner, an imprint of CBS Simon and Schuster, issued the following news: Scribner and The Washington Post, which teamed together in April 2019 to produce the #1 bestselling book edition of The Mueller Report, will publish a graphic non-fiction book centered on special counsel Robert S. Mueller III's obstruction of justice inquiry. The Mueller Report Illustrated: The Obstruction Investigation (Scribner, $20.00/paperback original) will be released December 3 and will also be  more

Brain Cancer-Detecting Innovation by City College of New York Researchers Receives Two U.S. Patents
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- City College of New York issued the following news: * * * - Demonstration of the Resonance Raman technique developed by Robert Alfano's research group at CCNY to better detect brain cancers. * * * Raising hopes of rapid and more specific brain cancer diagnoses, a new "Resonance Raman" technique developed by world-renowned physicist Robert R. Alfano and his IUSL research group at The City College of New York is the recipient of two U.S. patents. "Light gives you far great  more

Brent Lipschultz Re-Joins EisnerAmper as a Partner in the Personal Wealth Advisors Group
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: EisnerAmper LLP announces that Brent Lipschultz has re-joined the firm as a partner in its Personal Wealth Advisors Group. He has more than 25 years of experience serving high net worth executives, family offices, board members of Fortune 100 companies, global investors, privately held business owners, celebrities and professional athletes. He specializes in domestic and international income tax planning, executive  more

Brooklyn Borough President Adams Announces $15M Capital Investment in Steam Education to Over 50 Schools
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 7 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following news release: * * * - Including 11 Hydroponic Labs, 3 Maker Spaces, Culinary Arts Lab, and Creative Lab * * * Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams joined with local Brooklyn schools and students to announce a $15 million capital investment in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. The money will fund the construction of multiple hydroponic labs as part of  more

Brooklyn Borough President Adams Hosts '400 Years of Fortitude' Event
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 8 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following news release: * * * - Marking the Four Centuries Since Arrival of First Enslaved Africans in Virginia, Announces Trip to Goree Island * * * On Wednesday, November 6th, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams hosted "400 Years of Fortitude," a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the first enslaved Africans' arrival in Virginia in 1619. The event paid tribute to this solemn occasion through art,   more

Brooklyn Borough President Adams, Council Majority Leader Cumbo Unveil Plaque Commemmorating Malbone Street Wreck
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 5 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following news release, dated Nov. 1: Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams joined New York City Transit (NYCT) President Andy Byford, City Council Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo, New York City Transit Museum Director Concetta Anne Bencivenga, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Transit Workers Union (TWU) Local 100, the Prospect Park Alliance, and advocates to unveil a new plaque commemorating the M  more

Brooklyn Public Library Announces 2019 Literary Prize Winners
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 8 -- Brooklyn Public Library issued the following news release, dated Nov. 4: * * * - Nonfiction Prize Awarded to Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom for Thick: And Other Essays - Fiction and Poetry Prize Awarded to Miriam Toews for Women Talking * * * Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) announced today the winners of the fifth annual Brooklyn Public Literary Prize, awarding Miriam Toews the 2019 Fiction and Poetry Prize for Women Talking and Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom the 2019   more

Cadwalader Attorneys Discuss Federal and State Fintech Regulation, Innovation and Thought Leadership at 4th Annual Online Lending Policy Summit
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader partners Doug Gansler, Mark Chorazak and Jonathan Watkins recently participated on panels at the Online Lending Policy Institute's fourth annual Online Lending Policy Summit in Washington D.C. The late October event brought together participants from across the online lending industry - including lenders, academics, lawyers, banks, consumer advocates, and regulators   more

Canon Announces Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Will Now Support H.265/XF-HEVC Recording for the XF705 4K Professional Camcorder
MELVILLE, New York, Nov. 6 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Stepping up to meet the latest needs of end-users, Canon U.S.A., Inc. a leader in digital imaging solutions, is thrilled to announce that the new version of Adobe(R) Premiere(R) Pro and the current version of Final Cut Pro (version 10.4.7) include support for the H.265/XF-HEVC recording format of Canon's award-winning XF705 4K professional camcorder. The new format brings improvements over the previous H.264 standard, su  more

Canon U.S.A. Introduces Its First Two 8K Broadcast Lenses
MELVILLE, New York, Nov. 6 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of its first two 8K Broadcast lenses: the UHD-DIGISUPER 51 (SP51x15.5B), a long-zoom field lens, and the 7x10.7 KAS S, a portable zoom lens. These two new zoom lenses are compatible with 8K broadcast cameras equipped with 1.25-inch sensors. "8K broadcasting equipment is the newest frontier for covering sporting events and documentary p  more

CBS Announces Leadership Transition at CBS Interactive
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) announced today that Marc DeBevoise will become President and Chief Executive Officer of CBS Interactive, while Jim Lanzone, who has led CBS Interactive since 2011, will step down as planned at the end of 2019 to become Executive-in-Residence at Benchmark Capital. The announcement was made by Joe Ianniello, President and Actin  more

Central Hudson Presents Building Revitalization Grant to Kora Components
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Nov. 6 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation presented Kora Components, a manufacturer of pre-fabricated trusses, with a $100,000 Building Revitalization grant in support of its $1.6 million investment to refurbish a formerly vacant 53,000 square foot building in Ellenville. The funding was presented during a ribbon cutting event at the facility on Nov. 4, 2019. "Centr  more

Chautauqua County Executive and Senator-Elect George Borrello Calls for Special Session to Address Public Safety Risks of the New Criminal Justice Reforms
MAYVILLE, New York, Nov. 8 -- Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello issued the following news: While thanking voters of the 57th State Senate district for giving him their vote of confidence on Election Day, Chautauqua County Executive and Senator-Elect George Borrello said the first and most immediate challenge facing him, his colleagues, and members of New York's law enforcement community is fighting for the repeal or amendment of the "reckless and dangerous" reforms of New York's crim  more

City Expands Lead Inspection Efforts Following Comptroller Stringer Investigation
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: In response to New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer's lead investigation released in September, which revealed how City agencies were operating in silos when it came to inspecting residential buildings for lead paint, effectively leaving thousands of children at continued risk of exposure to lead paint, the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and Department of Housing Preservation  more

Clarkson University Biology Professor Seeks Help From Deer Hunters in Collection of Giant Liver Flukes for Genetic Research
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 8 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: If you're a deer hunter in the North Country, Clarkson Professor Andrew David would like your help. David, an Assistant Professor and Director of First Year Biology at Clarkson, is attempting to collect and analyze parasitic flukes from deer in the Adirondack area to determine whether or not the parasites are enzootic (naturally occurring) in the region. Giant Liver Flukes can be found in the livers of whitetail deer.  more

Clarkson University Ranked in Top 10 'Hidden Gem' Colleges With Highest Paid Alumni
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 5 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University has been named one of the top 10 "Hidden Gems" colleges with the highest-paid alumni by the College Gazette. The company looked at small and medium-sized schools that produce highly-salaried alumni. Their data came from Payscale.com. Their most recent survey showed that the average salary for Clarkson graduates was 15 percent above the national average. Class of 2018 undergraduates entered the workf  more

Communications Programs Ranked No. 3 in NY
CORTLAND, N.Y., Nov. 5 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: Students pursuing careers in television, film, public relations, advertising and just about any other field related to communications are finding great educational value at SUNY Cortland. That's reflected in a recent assessment by Zippia.com that ranked SUNY Cortland at No. 3 in New York state on its list of "Best Colleges for Communication Majors." Cortland was the highest-rated of SUNY's c  more

Computer Generated Solutions Announces the Launch of Teamwork AR
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Computer Generated Solutions, a provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, issued the following news: CGS, a global provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, today announced the launch of Teamwork AR(TM) - a next-level learning, development and field support solution. Through an immersive experience, Teamwork AR provides workers with seamless visual demonstrations, real-time guidance and interactive  more

Conn. A.G. Tong Sues Department of Energy for Rollback of Energy Efficiency Standards for Lightbulbs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 5 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general and the City of New York, in filing a lawsuit against the Department of Energy (DOE) challenging its final rule rolling back energy efficiency standards for certain lightbulbs. The lawsuit alleges that the rollback of the energy efficiency requirements for certain lightbulbs would unlawfully delay the adopt  more

Connecticut Gov. Lamont Announces Veterans Affairs Commissioner Saadi Taking Six-Month, Quasi-Leave While on Active Duty
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Commissioner Thomas J. Saadi will be taking a six-month, quasi-leave of absence beginning Friday, November 15 while on active duty with the U.S. Army. In a letter to the governor, Commissioner Saadi explained that he will be stationed in upstate New York, enabling him not only to maintain regular contact with his staff  more

Connecticut Gov. Lamont Announces Veterans Affairs Commissioner Saadi Taking Six-Month, Quasi-Leave While on Active Duty
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Commissioner Thomas J. Saadi will be taking a six-month, quasi-leave of absence beginning Friday, November 15 while on active duty with the U.S. Army. In a letter to the governor, Commissioner Saadi explained that he will be stationed in upstate New York, enabling him not only to maintain regular contact with his staff  more

Corteva Agriscience to Participate in Morgan Stanley Global Chemicals and Agriculture Conference
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Nov. 7 -- Corteva Agriscience, a division of DowDuPont, issued the following news release: Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced Corteva Chief Executive Officer, James C. Collins, Jr. will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Chemicals and Agriculture Conference in New York, NY at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. During his presentation, Collins will provide additional granularity on the Company's 2019 performance. Collins will also discuss recent st  more

Coty Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Coty, a manufacturer of beauty products, issued the following news release: The Board of Directors of Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per common share, payable on December 27, 2019, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2019. This dividend will be considered a taxable dividend. This dividend is eligible for Coty's stock dividend reinvestment program giving shareholders the option to receive their full dividend in cash or to receive th  more

Coty Inc. Issues Financials for 1st Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Coty, a manufacturer of beauty products, issued the following news release: Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) today. See table here (https://www.coty.com/in-the-news/press-release/coty-inc-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2020-results) Highlights * 1Q20 net revenue down 4.4%, with 1.1% LFL decline including a 1% negative impact from Younique * Strong LFL growth in Luxury and Professional Beauty, offset by declines in Consumer Beauty * Adjusted operating income of $154.7 million grew 1  more

County Executive McCoy Recognizes Two WWII Veterans
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Albany County issued the following news: Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today recognized two veterans who proudly and valiantly served their country, and upon their return home, their communities, at his Honor a Living Veteran ceremony. Twice a year, County Executive McCoy highlights local veterans for their service to our country, and this ceremony featured Howard J. Fox and Jack Marcil. "It is important to recognize these servicemen for their valor. Thes  more

Crowell & Moring Earns 48 Practice Area Rankings From U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers has ranked Crowell & Moring in 48 practice areas in the 2020 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The firm has seven practices ranked nationally in Tier 1 and 18 total at the national level. It also has 30 practice areas ranked regionally, including at least one in every U.S. office: Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Orange County. The rankings receive  more

Crowell & Moring Honored by Legal Aid Society of New York
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - The firm and partner Anne Li received 2019 Pro Bono Publico Awards * * * Crowell & Moring was recognized at the Legal Aid Society of New York's 2019 Pro Bono Publico Awards (Manhattan section) for its outstanding commitment to ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to justice. In addition, New York-based Intellectual Property Group partner Anne Elise Herold Li was honored with a Pro Bono Public  more

Deborah Sabella Named Assistant Vice President of Finance at SRC
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 6 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: SRC, Inc., is pleased to announce that Deborah Sabella has been named assistant vice president, finance. In her new role, Sabella will be responsible for all SRC's operational financial matters, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and cost estimating. Sabella will lead a team of finance directors, managers and program finan  more

DEC Announces Strategic Planning Initiative to Sustainably Manage Adirondack High Peaks Resources
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - New DEC High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group will Collaborate, Develop Framework to Balance Region's Public Use Needs * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a new strategic planning initiative for sustainably managing public use in the Adirondack High Peaks. The High Peaks Strategic Pl  more

DEC Releases 'On the Front Lines' Video Featuring NYC Regional Spill Response Supervisor Randy Austin
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos is proud to present the latest episode of 'On the Front Lines,' DEC's video series profiling staff and their work to conserve the environment, protect New York's natural resources, and serve the public. The latest episode features Randy Austin, the regional spills supervisor in DEC's Reg  more

Department of Financial Services Authorizes Absa Bank to Establish New York Representative Office
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Third Largest Bank in South Africa Establishes New Manhattan Office * * * Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved an application by Absa Bank Limited, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, to open a new representative office in Manhattan, New York. Absa Bank has an e  more

Duff & Phelps: Chris Campbell on the Fed, Jerome Powell and U.S. Monetary Policy
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Duff & Phelps Institute Chief Strategist Chris Campbell talks about Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the Fed's impact on the U.S. economy in an interview on CNBC Worldwide Exchange. "Jerome Powell approaches the job differently than most Fed Chairmen; he's not a traditional economist; he's very easy to like but the job's very difficult," Chris said. Chris said the moves made by Jerome Powell and the Fed have made the U.S. economy re  more

Duff & Phelps: Ken Joseph Shares Insights on SEC Probe Into Under Armour
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Ken C. Joseph, Duff & Phelps Institute Fellow and Managing Director and Head of Disputes at Duff & Phelps, shared his insights on the SEC's probe into Under Armour's accounting practices in an interview with The Baltimore Sun. A company would be required to file a public disclosure only if it deems it an investigation of material information -- that would have a material effect on its financial results, Ken said. "Companies receiv  more

Duff & Phelps: Nick Bayley Featured in HFM Week-FCA Lasers in on PA Dealing
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Nick Bayley, Managing Director in Duff & Phelps' Compliance and Regulatory Consulting practice, spoke to HFM Week to discuss the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) latest Market Watch report. The FCA has renewed its focus on personal account dealing (PAD) policies and has called on UK financial services firms to establish appropriate rules governing PAD undertaken by relevant persons. The FCA has identified that not all firms are  more

Duff and Phelps: Monique Melis Speaks to FT Adviser About SM&CR
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Monique Melis, Managing Director and Global Head of Duff & Phelps' Compliance and Regulatory Consulting practice, spoke to FT Adviser about the incoming Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR). SM&CR is intended to improve accountability, and will bring increased scrutiny around how advisers treat their clients. Monique commented, "Advisers are scared of getting burnt, particularly with the SM&CR. You cannot leave the ba  more

EMarketer: US Connected TV Ad Spending Will Grow Nearly 40% in 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: Connected TV advertising is a small, but rapidly growing portion of digital advertising, and it's competing directly with traditional TV advertising. In our inaugural forecast on CTV spend in the US, we expect the channel to grow 37.6% this year to reach $6.94 billion. By 2021, it will surpass $10 billion. See graph here (https://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/us-connected-tv-ad-spending-will-gro  more

EMarketer: US Holiday Sales to Cross $1 Trillion for First Time
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: Despite healthy consumer spending overall in 2019, the upcoming holiday season will be affected by economic uncertainty and a shorter timeframe. (This year has six fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas than in 2018.) We forecast that total US holiday retail sales will climb 3.8% to $1.008 trillion this year--the first-ever trillion-dollar holiday season. Last year saw even less growth, at 2.4%.  more

EMD Serono and Pfizer Provide Update on Phase III JAVELIN Gastric 100 Trial
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: EMD Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the US and Canada, and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced topline results of the Phase III JAVELIN Gastric 100 study evaluating avelumab as first-line maintenance therapy following induction chemotherapy in patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) ca  more

Empire State Development Announces 10 Finalists Selected to Take Part in Round III of Luminate NY Accelerator Competition
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 8 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - $25 Million Luminate NY Initiative is the World's Largest Accelerator Program for Startups with Optics, Photonics and Imaging Technologies - OPI Innovation is a Key Part of "Finger Lakes Forward"--the Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the 10 companies selected to take part in the Round III o  more

Empire State Development Announces Expansion of Ithaca Community Childcare Center
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - Ithaca Community Childcare Center Will Expand Capacity and Services to Address Barriers to the Workforce for Parents by Providing after School and Part-Day Toddler and Pre-K Programming - Investment Complements "Southern Tier Soaring" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Empire State Development today announced the planned expansion   more

Energy Sector Continues to Lead as S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces 2020 S&P GSCI Weights
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") announces the composition and weights for the 2020 S&P GSCI. The S&P GSCI is a world production-weighted commodity index that, in 2020, will be composed of 24 exchange-traded futures contracts on physical commodities across five sectors: energy, industrial metals, precious metals, agricultural and livestock. There will be no new contracts added to or removed  more

Epstein Becker Green: Richard W. Westling Named to 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers List
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 5 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that Richard W. Westling, Member of the Firm, in the firm's Nashville office, has been named to the 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list. Mr. Westling joins colleagues in EBG's Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Newark, New York, Princeton, San Francisco, Stamford, St. Petersburg, and Washington, DC, offices who were selected for other regional Super Lawyers an  more

Equifax and FICO Showcase Data Decisions Cloud Product Suite at FICO World 2019
SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 5 -- Fair Isaac Corp., a data analytics company, issued the following news release: Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) and FICO (NYSE: FICO) showcased the jointly developed Data Decisions Cloud suite today at FICO(R) World 2019 in New York. The full suite demonstrated at the event included the cloud-based Data Decisions Connected Platform(TM) and two solutions that combine Equifax differentiated data and analytics management with FICO digital decisioning capabilities. These off  more

Ernst and Young Adds Kristi Kennedy to Office of Public Policy
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, issued the following news release: Ernst & Young LLP announced today that Kristi Kennedy has joined the firm's Office of Public Policy as Director of Legislative and Strategic Engagement based in Washington, DC. She joins from Subject Matter, a leading advocacy and communications firm, where she represented clients on a variety of legislative matters, particularly in the financial services, transportation   more

ESPN: Monday Night Football's Cowboys-Giants Game Delivers 14.1 Million Viewers
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 6 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - Expected to be ESPN's Most-Viewed MNF Game This Season Once Final Streaming Numbers are Reported * * * Last night's Monday Night Football game - a Dallas Cowboys' 37-18 victory over the New York Giants - averaged 14,144,000 viewers across ESPN and ESPN Deportes, according to Nielsen. This is an increase of 16 percent vs. ESPN's Week 9 game last year (Titans-Cowboys). The MNF game helped   more

Exhibition Exploring the Zodiac on View at the Jewish Museum
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Jewish Museum issued the following news release: The Jewish Museum will present Signs and Symbols: The Zodiac from November 15, 2019 through September 14, 2020, featuring works from the Museum's collection that depict the astrological signs. Jewish communities, adapting and adopting local practices over the centuries, incorporated these symbols into ceremonial objects, synagogue architecture, and art even though rabbinic authorities reject astrology as part of Jewish pra  more

Fair Isaac Corp. Adds AI-Powered Authentication to Fight Fraud
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Fair Isaac Corp., a data analytics company, issued the following news release: FICO (NYSE:FICO), the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, today announced that it is adding two new product families to its portfolio: FICO(R) Identity Proofing, which allows organizations to digitally onboard new customers without requiring in-person verification, and FICO(R) User Authentication, a comprehensive suite of capabilities including multifactor, biometric,  more

Fair Isaac Corp. Recognized as Leading Financial Services Solution Vendor on the AWS Partner Network With Five Competency Designations
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Fair Isaac Corp., a data analytics company, issued the following news release: Today at FICO(R) World, FICO (NYSE: FICO), the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, announced that FICO(R) Strategy Director and FICO(R) Marketing Solutions achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Financial Services Competency status. Financial institutions recognize AWS experience in deploying innovative and mission-critical applications in the cloud, and the value of the  more

Follow the Sun This Winter With Award Deals From Delta's Boston, New York and Seattle Hubs
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Delta Airlines issued the following news: Looking to plan a getaway this winter? Delta Air Lines has your back. The airline is offering historically low award deals from its Seattle hub and some of its best deals of the year from its hubs in Boston and New York to popular sun destinations. "With temperatures starting to drop around the country, now is the time to think about where you want to warm up this winter," said Paul Baldoni, Delta's Vice President - Domestic  more

Forbes' Flagship Under 30 Summit Presented by Rocket Mortgage Gathers Record Number of Attendees, Exhibitors and Speakers in Detroit
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: Forbes today announced that its flagship Under 30 Summit in Detroit, presented by Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans, broke records across the board for attendance, exhibitors and speakers. In addition, the company announced that it will be returning for  more

Fox News Channel Celebrates the 100TH Anniversary of Veterans Day With Extensive Special Programming on November 11TH
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day with special extensive programming on Monday, November 11th. Part of the network's ongoing #ProudAmerican series, FNC will pay tribute to our nation's heroes throughout the day. In addition, the network will host its first-ever Veterans Day Small Business Fair, featuring veteran-owned and operated busi  more

FOX News Channel to Present Live Coverage Surrounding First Open Impeachment Hearings in House on Nov. 13
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will present wall-to-wall live coverage surrounding the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's first open impeachment hearings beginning on Wednesday, November 13th as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, and continuing on Friday, November 15th throughout the second open hearing. Beginning at 9AM/ET, FNC will present   more

From Ballet to Wildlife Protection: Hearst Foundations Present Fall 2019 Grants
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Hearst issued the following news: The Hearst Foundations announced that 73 Fall 2019 grants valued at $8,260,000 have been awarded to deserving nonprofit organizations. The grants reached organizations in 27 different states, and include support for the Houston Ballet, the National Wildlife Institute and the Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra. "The Hearst Foundations' grant makes it possible for us to create access for students across Houston to enjoy the very best of Houston B  more

Frontline, Associated Press Investigate Trump Administration's Mass Detention of Migrant Children
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: A new joint investigation from The Associated Press and Frontline examines conditions inside the growing network of federally-funded shelter programs for migrant children in the U.S. and the lasting impact of detention on vulnerable kids. The documentary film "Kids Caught in the Crackdown" will air on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 10 p.m. ET on PBS and online. A corresponding AP story will also be published. The report draws on  more

Get Instant Savings Up to $600, Exclusive Perks, Additional Savings Up to 62% With Travel Impressions' 'Biggest Sale of the Season'
BETHPAGE, New York, Nov. 4 -- Travel Impressions, a leisure tour operator, issued the following news release: As cold weather approaches many top markets, Travel Impressions (www.TravelImpressions.com) is launching its Biggest Sale of the Season for three weeks of exclusive savings which includes up to $600 in instant savings, special perks at participating resort partners and up to 62% additional savings to more than 150 properties across Mexico and the islands of the Caribbean. To qualify, bo  more

Govs. Cuomo, Garced Announce Integrated Tourism Partnership Between New York State, Puerto Rico
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez Garced today announced a new, integrated tourism partnership between New York State and Puerto Rico that will highlight popular attractions in both locations to drive visitation to both. Both Governors will direct state resources to promote reciprocal visitation to each destination over the next year. Governor Cuomo also announced that Cho  more

Green Party Celebrates Candidate Victories, Ranked Choice Voting Coming to NYC
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Green Party issued the following news release: The Green Party of the United States (GPUS) congratulates all of its 2019 Fall General Election candidates on their hard-fought campaigns, including civil rights attorney and National Lawyers Guild member Kat Bruner James for her election to Ferndale (Michigan) City Council in a partisan election. "I look forward to serving on the first female-majority City Council in Ferndale," Kat announced in a Facebook post to support  more

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Participate at 2019 International Council of Shopping Centers U.S. Law Conference
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Shareholders Michelle D. Gambino and Howard K. Jeruchimowitz of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Retail Practice spoke at the 2019 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) U.S. Law Conference in San Diego, Oct. 23 - 25. The annual legal conference provides a platform for retail real estate legal professionals to discuss trends, gain industry knowledge and tactics, and network with peers. GT has  more

Grey House Publishing Announces the 2019/2020 Edition of the Complete Resource Guide for People With Chronic Illness
AMENIA, New York, Nov. 4 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the 2019/2020 edition of The Complete Resource Guide for People with Chronic Illness, a comprehensive overview of 90 chronic illnesses and information on condition-specific support services and resources. This fourteenth edition has been designed to offer assistance to all those involved in the chronic illness community, with resources for patients,   more

Grey House Publishing Announces the 2019/2020 Edition of Weiss Ratings' Financial Literacy Basics
AMENIA, New York, Nov. 4 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: Grey House Publishing's Financial Literacy Basics breaks down in accessible terms the essentials of early financial literacy, such as renter's insurance, checking accounts, paying back student loans, sticking to a budget, and much more. Geared towards those who are just starting out, this volume outlines step-by-step, how to make the most out of their money, which pitfalls to avoid, and what to watch out for,   more

Hearst Names Rachel Kay Vice President of Talent
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Hearst issued the following news: Hearst today announced that Rachel Kay has been named vice president of talent, a new position established to develop proactive talent recruiting programs across the company. The announcement was made by Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz and Chief Operating Officer Mark Aldam. Kay will assume the role immediately, reporting to Aldam. Kay will oversee talent recruitment strategies at all levels across Hearst, including advancing Hear  more

Hogan Lovells Adds Leading Sports Lawyer Michael Kuh to Corporate Practice in New York
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that Michael Kuh has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate practice in New York, effective Nov. 1. Kuh has represented some of the country's largest sports organizations in high-stakes transactions. He also represents clients in M&A and corporate matters in the entertainment, technology, ecommerce, fintech and private equity sectors. "We  more

Holland & Knight Represents Penguin Random House in Purchase of Author Eric Carle's Company
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight advised Penguin Random House, the world's largest book publisher, in its acquisition of Eric Carle LLC, a company that owns the intellectual property rights for beloved author and illustrator Eric Carle. Mr. Carle, who is best known for his book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," has sold more than 145 million copies of his books worldwide. The deal was announced on November 6 and is expected to  more

Housing & Economic Development Deputy Mayor Joins 3 Organizations to Break Ground on Mixed-Use Bronx Housing Project
BRONX, New York, Nov. 5 -- The New York City Housing Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Redevelopment of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Center will deliver over 700 units of 100% affordable housing, space for light industrial use, community programming and open space * * * Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Vicki Been, was joined by officials from the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Housing Development Corporation (HDC  more

How Adelphi University Earned Second Consecutive HEED Award for Diversity, Inclusion
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: For the second year in a row, Adelphi University received the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, one of a select few private universities in New York state to receive this honor. The award goes to leading institutions that support underrepresented students and employees with opportunities for success. This award reflects Adelphi's commitment to becoming a   more

IEC Electronics Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019
NEWARK, New York, Nov. 7 -- IEC Electronics, a provider of electronic manufacturing services, issued the following news release: IEC Electronics Corp. (NYSE American: IEC) today announced that it will host a conference call on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 30, 2019. The conference call may be accessed in the U.S. and Canada by dialing toll-free (877) 407-9210. International callers may access  more

IHeartMedia: The Sixth Annual IHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Brings The Biggest Names In Latin Music Together For Star-Studded Concert In Miami
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: The sixth annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina celebrated the best in Latin music on Saturday evening with star-studded performances by Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Pedro Capo, Gente de Zona, Jowell & Randy, Sech and Tito El Bambino and Corazon Latino Honoree, Jennifer Lopez at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. The event, hosted by Enrique Santos brought the power of the iHeartRadio Music Festival to Latin music. The event broadcasted LI  more

Independent Association of Publishers' Employees & Dow Jones Agree To Three-Year Contract
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Dow Jones issued the following news release: The Independent Association of Publishers' Employees (IAPE), Local 1096 of The NewsGuild - Communications Workers of America and Dow Jones & Company have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement covering nearly 1,300 employees across the United States and in Canada. The deal, agreed to by representatives of the Union and the Company, has been approved by the elected Board of Directors of IA  more

Innovative Companies Are More Likely to Be Acquired: SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 5 [TNSfinancialresearch-Journal of Banking and Finance] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Businesses that focus on innovation are more likely to be acquired--and command a higher price when they are--according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. Recently published in the Journal of Banking and Finance, the study found that firms with larger innovation output and more research and develo  more

Investigation of Oceanic 'Black Carbon' Uncovers Mystery in Global Carbon Cycle: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
TROY, New York, Nov. 8 [TNSscientificresearch-Nature Communications journal] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - New technique unexpectedly finds that black carbon in rivers and oceans differs significantly * * * In understanding the global carbon cycle, "black carbon" -- decay-resistant carbon molecules altered by exposure to fire or combustion -- has long been presumed to originate on land and work its way to the ocean via rivers and streams. An unexpecte  more

Iona College's Media, Strategic Communication Program Is Again Ranked One of Country's Best
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 6 -- Iona College issued the following news: Iona College's Media & Strategic Communication program has once again been ranked among the top programs nationwide for its success in preparing students to earn jobs in the field and go on to enjoy productive careers. PayScale's College Salary report, which ranks schools according to best value and return on investment (ROI), puts Iona's Media & Strategic Communication program in the top 11% in the country. Based on Pay  more

ITT Enidine to Highlight Industry-Leading, High-Impact Shock and Harsh Environment Vibration Solutions for Defense Applications at SAVE
ORCHARD PARK, New York, Nov. 4 -- ITT Corp. issued the following news release: ITT Inc.'s (NYSE: ITT) Enidine brand will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of highly engineered shock attenuating, energy absorption and vibration isolation solutions for military and defense applications at the 90th Shock and Vibration Exchange (SAVE) Symposium, in Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 3-7. During the event, ITT Enidine will exhibit engineering capabilities and a wide range of product innovations at booth 604. ITT E  more

Jones Lang LaSalle Secures $350M Loan for Shorenstein Properties in NYC
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Barclays provides floating-rate loan for Class A office property steps from Bryant Park * * * JLL Capital Markets has successfully arranged a $350 million loan to finance the leasehold position of 1407 Broadway, a 43-story, 1.1 million-square-foot office building. The group worked on behalf of Shorenstein Properties LLC to place the five-year loan with Barclays. Located on Broadway between 38th and 39th Street  more

Keri Elmsly Joins the Madison Square Garden Company as Senior Vice President, Immersive Development and Production
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Madison Square Garden issued the following news: The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) today announced that award-winning creator Keri Elmsly has joined MSG in the newly-established role of Senior Vice President, Immersive Design and Production. Ms. Elmsly brings more than 20 years of experience creating world-class experiential activations to this new position, where she will be tasked with spearheading the development of multi-sensory, immersive elements for MS  more

Marriott International: The Luxury Collection Makes a Landmark Debut in Qatar
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Marriott International issued the following news: The Luxury Collection today announced the opening of Al Messila, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Doha, marking the debut of the brand in Qatar. Only 25 minutes from Hamad International Airport and 15 minutes from Doha's city centre, West Bay, Al Messila is an urban oasis designed to respect the area's natural surroundings. The 'private palace' setting is a celebration of a verdant retreat in the heart of the desert, offer  more

Mass. A.G. Healey Sues Trump Administration for Rolling Back Energy Efficiency Standards for Light Bulbs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey issued the following news release: Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general and the City of New York in suing the Department of Energy (DOE) over its final rule rolling back money-saving energy efficiency standards for a variety of commonly-used light bulbs. The DOE's final rule excludes many types of common "general service" light bulbs, including those used in rece  more

Mastercard Partners With BMO Harris and Superbia to Bring the True Name Feature to Their Card Offerings
PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 8 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: * * * - Members of the transgender and non-binary communities will soon be able to use their true name on the front of cards * * * Today, Mastercard announced that BMO Harris and Superbia Credit Union will be the first issuers to implement the True Name feature for their card offerings, enabling people to use their true name on their eligible credit, debit and prepaid cards, without the requirement of a legal name ch  more

Mastercard: New Study Highlights Five Traits of Leading Innovators
PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Innovation is a prized concept across the business world. It's a word many people use to draw eyeballs and support recruitment activities. But, has anyone ever really stopped to think about what innovation is and how it can drive a business? Mastercard and Harvard Business Review Analytic Services today unveiled Become 2020, the inaugural edition of an innovation-focused research initiative. Become includes the Busines  more

Mattel: American Girl to Unveil Holiday Windows in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles in Collaboration With Swarovski Crystals
MIDDLETON, Wisconsin, Nov. 4 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: American Girl, the inspiring world of dolls, content and experiences, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), today announced it has teamed up with Swarovski(R) crystals to create this year's dazzling holiday windows for its flagship stores in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Officially unveiling on Friday, November 8, the holiday windows feature an American Girl-inspired winter wond  more

Mayor De Blasio Appoints Dermot Shea New York City Police Commissioner
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: * * * - New Commissioner is a 28-year NYPD veteran, currently Chief of Detectives, plans focus on gangs and gun violence. * * * Mayor de Blasio today announced that Dermot Shea will be the next Commissioner of the New York Police Department. Shea began his service as a police officer in 1991, a year New York City faced more than 2,000 murders, and rose through the ranks to become Chief of Detectives, w  more

Mayors to Talk Through Challenges, Promise of Smart Technology - Nov. 13: New York University
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - Sponsored by NYU Wagner, the US Conference of Mayors, and the David Bohnett Foundation. * * * In the face of uncertain and vacillating support from the federal government, local governments are uniquely positioned to find innovative solutions to today's toughest problems. A growing number of mayors are stepping up and driving creative and dynamic, urban transformation across the US. Join NYU Wagner, the Unite  more

McGuireWoods: Law360 Quotes Skip Fox on Trump's Move to Florida
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news: Law360 quoted McGuireWoods partner Skip Fox in a Nov. 1 story about the tax advantages of President Trump's decision to move his legal residence from New York to Florida. The story detailed how Trump benefits by moving to a state with no income, estate or inheritance taxes, and with homestead laws that provide additional advantages. The article also noted that Trump could face an audit by New York's tax depart  more

Metro-North Announces Positive Train Control Now Covers 90% of the Hudson Line
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Metro-North Railroad, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release: * * * - 90 Route Miles of Railroad's Territory Now Have the Safety Technology * * * MTA Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi today announced that Metro-North has extended Positive Train Control to cover almost 90% of the Hudson Line. All Hudson Line trains, including Amtrak and CSX, are now operating in Positive Train Control between Marble  more

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Comprehensive New Measures to Prevent Falling Debris, Completion of Systemwide Inspection Blitz of Containment Baskets
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York City Transit, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release: * * * - New Track Chief With Two Plus Decades of Experience In Track Safety Tapped to Lead Ongoing Efforts; NYCT Officials Deploy New Technology, Further Improve Inspection Protocols * * * MTA New York City Transit announced today a series of new measures that the organization is undertaking to prevent and address challenges associated with falli  more

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces One Millionth Follower on NYC Transit Subway Twitter
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York City Transit, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release: * * * - Celebration Includes Release of Mean Tweets Video; Transit President Andy Byford Lends British Accent to Rendition of Caustic Messages Tweeted at Subways Account * * * The NYC Subway Twitter feed, known for keeping New Yorkers and tourists updated on subway service changes, diversions, and planned work got its one millionth follower at 7:  more

Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit Sends Letter to NYC Department of Buildings Regarding Brooklyn Retaining Walls
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York City Transit, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release: * * * - NYC Transit Has Legal Responsibility to Maintain Wall, Recommends Dept. of Buildings Immediately Rescind Violations Issued to Homeowners * * * MTA New York City Transit issued a letter to the NYC Department of Buildings today recommending that the Department rescind notices of violation issued to certain Brooklyn homeowners recently. In   more

Michigan A.G. Nessel Issues Statement Regarding Court Decision on Refusal of Care Rule
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York's decision to nullify the federal refusal of care rule and block it from taking effect: "If implemented, this rule would have done nothing but put Americans' access to health care in jeopardy. "Health care treatment should be dictated by approved medical standards and a patient's decision about the type of care he or she   more

Minnesota A.G.Ellison, Coalition Win Fight to Stop Trump Administration Healthcare Discrimination Rule
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 6 -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison issued the following news: * * * - Federal court issues summary judgment vacating entire HHS rule 'refusal of care' rule - Rule would have drastically expanded healthcare providers' ability to deny necessary healthcare to virtually anyone they chose, solely on the basis of their own 'religious beliefs or moral convictions' * * * Minnesota Attorney General and a coalition of 22 others states and local jurisdictions won t  more

Mohawk Valley Community College Trustee Anthony Colon Elected to Association of Community College Trustees' Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
UTICA, New York, Nov. 8 -- Mohawk Valley Community College issued the following news: Mohawk Valley Community College Board of Trustees member Anthony (Tony) Colon was elected as Northeast Region member for the Association of Community College Trustees' (ACCT) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee during the 50th annual ACCT Leadership Congress on Oct. 18-19 in San Francisco, Calif. The ACCT represents the governing bodies for the over 1,200 community, technical, and junior colleges in the  more

Moody's Analytics Enhances the REIS Network With Two New Commercial Real Estate Data Partners
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Moody's Analytics, a leading provider of financial intelligence, is pleased to announce the addition of Enriched Data's commercial real estate (CRE) database and valuation tools, as well as Retail MarketPoint's retail site analytics to the REIS Network ("the Network"), its CRE search platform. These additions expand the Network's commercial property data and bring its customers functi  more

Moody's Analytics Explores the Future of Climate Risk, CRE, and More at 2019 Summit
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Climate risk, the future of commercial real estate, business transformation, and the power of peer learning are among the topics that will be covered at the 2019 Moody's Analytics Summit, taking place this week in Scottsdale, Arizona. This 15th occurrence of our flagship event brings together professionals from across the financial, corporate, and governmental sectors to learn from   more

Moonbeam Adds Big Bang of Flavor to Galaxy Tomatoes: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Fresh from Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York, the newest grape tomato - Moonbeam - has joined a constellation of tasty, small, heirloom-style tomatoes in the 2020 High Mowing Organic Seeds catalog, released Nov. 1 to home gardeners and commercial growers. "Moonbeam is a very good eating experience from start to finish ... from first bite to aftertaste," said Phillip Griffiths, associate professor of horticulture at Co  more

More Than 2.5 Million Children Participated in State Library's 2019 Summer Reading Program
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: More than 2.5 million students and children statewide participated in the 2019 summer reading program, an increase of approximately 134,000 participants over last year's program, the New York State Education Department and State Library announced today. In addition, the State Education Department announced results from its partnership with the myON by Renaissance e-book platform, which offered  more

N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli Issues Statement on U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate Change Agreement
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement: "The Trump Administration's decision today to formally begin withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change is a shameful move. "I was in Paris to support the development of the Paris Agreement and saw firsthand the commitment and dedication of the global community to proactively address climate change and save our planet. "As trustee of New York state's pension   more

N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Program: Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (2016-S-73) The audit identified $20.1 million in Medicaid payments made by DOH for therapy services and drugs that should have been paid for by Me  more

N.Y. Comptroller Stringer Issues Statement on Proposed SEC Rule Changes
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following statement on proposed SEC rule changes: "As Comptroller for the City of New York, I am the chief investment advisor and custodian of assets of the five New York City Retirement Systems (NYCRS) and a trustee of four of them. These Funds represent the retirement security of the City's teachers, school employees, police and firefighters, and other employees. Many of our more than 700,000 members likely only partic  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Enabling Water Supplier to Sue Polluters
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (S. 3337C/A. 5477C) establishing a clear standard for commencement of an action by a public water supplier once pollution is detected in a public water supply. The three-year statute of limitations for public water and wholesale water suppliers to move forward with legal action against polluters resulting from contamination in a source of water supply will no  more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Administration Announces Day of Action as Safety-Training Deadline Approaches
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: City agencies will conduct a citywide outreach effort tomorrow, November 7, reminding day laborers in the construction industry about December 1 deadline to receive 30 hours of training NEW YORK--The de Blasio Administration today announced a Day of Action tomorrow, November 7, to inform day laborers, including immigrant workers, in the construction industry about the upcoming December 1, 2019 deadline for wor  more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at Live on ABC 7
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on the ABC 7: Ryan Field: Mr. Mayor, even for a city like New York, putting on an event of this size - no small feat - what kind of steps go into making it safe not only for the 52,000 runners, but for the 1 million spectators that line the course today? Mayor Bill de Blasio: It begins with prayer for weather like this so - I mean, we literally have a perfect marathon day. That's a blessing. But yeah, this is a y  more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Brian Lehrer Show
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript: Brian Lehrer: It's the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC. Good morning, everyone. We begin as usual on Fridays with our weekly Ask the Mayor segment, my questions and yours for Mayor Bill de Blasio. 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. I understand the Mayor is in Puerto Rico this morning, so, Mr. Mayor, hello from New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio: Good morning  more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Media Availability on Crime Statistics
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript with Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill on the media availability on crime statistics: Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for being here. In a moment you are going to hear from Mayor de Blasio, and then, of course, from our Chief of Crime Control Strategies, Lori Pollock. We will go over the October crime figures for you, before that though - welcome to the NYPD's first commun  more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio: City Expands Award-Winning, Nationally Recognized Supervised Release Program in Response to State Bail Reform
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Manhattan D.A. Vance to provide $100 million to launch the expansion with funds forfeited in D.A.'s investigations against major banks - City Council to pledge $7 million in funding * * * In anticipation of new State bail reform measures, New York City will launch an expansion of its successful Supervised Release program as a proven alternative judges will be able to assign in lieu of bail, or where  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Bull Run Energy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 15-F-0377) involving Bull Run Energy: Application of Bull Run Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to Construct a Wind Energy Project. RULING ON PARTY STATUS AND AWARDING INTERVENOR FUNDING (Issued November 6, 2019) ERIKA BERGEN and MARIA VILLA, Examiners: INTRODUCTION This ruling identifies the statutory parties to this  more

N.Y. State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment: New York State Siting Board to Meet
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release: * * * - Siting Board to Consider Number Three Wind's Application to Build and Operate 105.8 MW Wind Farm in the Towns of Lowville and Harrisburg, Lewis County * * * The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. to consider Number Three Wind LLC's (Number Thre  more

N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: Honors Community Leaders During Italian Heritage Celebration
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a reception in honor of Italian Heritage Month on Oct. 23 in Tuckahoe, N.Y. DiNapoli honored five Italian-Americans for their contributions to New York: * David Anthony Pope, president and CEO Generoso Pope Foundation, a fourth generation philanthropic family foundation. Pope has been a community activist for over 30 years. He has sp  more

N.Y. State Education Department: 14 Struggling Schools Make Demonstrable Improvement and Remain Under Superintendent Receivership
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 8 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: All 14 Receivership schools initially identified in July 2015 as part of the first cohort of Receivership schools made Demonstrable Improvement in the 2018-19 school year, Interim State Education Commissioner Beth Berlin announced today. These schools showed progress on performance indicators jointly selected by the New York State Education Department (NYSED or "the Department") and the distri  more

N.Y. State Education Department: Board of Regents Appoints Shannon Tahoe as Acting Commissioner of Education
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The Board of Regents today appointed Shannon Tahoe as Acting Commissioner of Education effective Nov. 16 and announced additional appointments to leadership positions. The appointees will assist the Board of Regents and Department in carrying out its mission to raise the knowledge, skill and opportunity of all the people in New York. "The State Education Department is in a time of transition   more

N.Y. State Education Department: More Than 2.5 Million Children Participated in State Library's 2019 Summer Reading Program
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: More than 2.5 million students and children statewide participated in the 2019 summer reading program, an increase of approximately 134,000 participants over last year's program, the New York State Education Department and State Library announced today. In addition, the State Education Department announced results from its partnership with the myON by Renaissance e-book platform, which offered  more

N.Y. State Power Authority: Celebrate Native American Culture at the Niagara Power Vista
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 6 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority, in recognition of Native American Heritage Month, will host a variety of cultural activities, presentations and performances on Saturday, November 16, at its Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road in Lewiston. Visitors can help build longhouses and learn about the history of lacrosse. The free event, which is open to the public, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p  more

Neota Logic Release Beta Version of Canvas, a New Radically Easy-to-Use Application Builder
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news: Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading automation platform for professional services, announced today the release of a significant new addition to their product suite, called Canvas. Canvas is a web-based product that enables subject matter experts to quickly and effectively turn their expertise into runnable applications. Canvas incorporates the legal engineering or pr  more

New Anti-Bullying Effort, Based on Bystander Intervention, Seeks Teen Input: SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 6 [TNSgrants-Institute of Education Sciences] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - UB receives $1.38 million grant to develop teen-driven, anti-bullying program centered on bystander intervention * * * The University at Buffalo's Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention has earned a $1.38 million grant to develop and test an approach to reduce bullying and sexual harassment in high schools. The three-year g  more

New York A.G. James and Comptroller Stringer Secure Nearly $3 Million From Landlords for Underpaying Workers and Fraudulently Obtaining Tax Breaks
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Settlement Includes Back Wages for Workers and Damages for City and State * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer today announced a settlement totaling almost $3 million with the developers and landlords of a luxury apartment building in Downtown Brooklyn for failing to follow prevailing wage requirements under New York State law. Mica Gabe  more

New York A.G. James Announces Election Day Hotline to Protect Voter Access During Today's Election
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office will conduct an Election Day Hotline during today's general election. Live volunteers will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters at their poll sites across the state. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office's hotline at 1-800-771-7755, email elec  more

New York A.G. James Announces Up to $300,000 Grant for Affordable Housing in Chemung, Steuben, and Schuyler Counties
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James announced that Arbor Housing and Development--a member of New York's Landlord Ambassador Program serving Chemung, Steuben, and Schuyler Counties--will receive up to $300,000 in funding to help preserve affordable housing in the region. The program, created by the Office of the Attorney General in 2017, helps preserve multifamily housing stock by partnering with local non  more

New York A.G. James Announces Up to $300,000 Grant for Affordable Housing in City of Newburgh and Ulster County
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO)--a member of New York's Landlord Ambassador Program serving the City of Newburgh and Ulster County--will receive up to $300,000 in funding to help preserve affordable housing in the region. The program, created by the Office of the Attorney General in 2017, helps preserve multifamily housing stock by partnering  more

New York A.G. James Announces Up to $300,000 Grant for Affordable Housing in Clinton, Essex, and Hamilton Counties
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Housing Assistance Program of Essex County (HAPEC)--a member of New York's Landlord Ambassador Program serving Clinton, Essex, and Hamilton Counties--will receive up to $300,000 in funding to help preserve affordable housing in the region. The program, created by the Office of the Attorney General in 2017, helps preserve multifamily housing stock by pa  more

New York A.G. James Announces Up to $300,000 Grant for Affordable Housing in Columbia, Dutchess, and Putnam Counties
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James announced that Hudson River Housing, Inc.--a member of New York's Landlord Ambassador Program serving Columbia, Dutchess, and Putnam counties--will receive up to $300,000 in funding to help preserve affordable housing in the region. The program, created by the Office of the Attorney General in 2017, helps preserve multifamily housing stock by partnering with local non-pr  more

New York A.G. James Announces Up to $300,000 Grant for Affordable Housing in Genesee and Monroe
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Housing Council at PathStone--a member of the New York's Landlord Ambassador Program serving Genesee and Monroe Counties--will receive up to $300,000 in funding to help preserve affordable housing in the region. The program, created by the Office of the Attorney General in 2017, helps preserve multifamily housing stock by partnering with local non-prof  more

New York A.G. James Announces Up to $300,000 Grant for Livable Communities in Long Island
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP)--a member of New York's Landlord Ambassador Program serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties--will receive up to $300,000 in funding to help preserve affordable housing in the region. The program, created by the Office of the Attorney General in 2017, helps preserve multifamily housing stock by partnering with local no  more

New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Death of Lopez
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement: Attorney General Letitia James' Special Investigations and Prosecutions Unit (SIPU) today released its report (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/11.8.19_oag_report_-_garcia_lopez_en.pdf) into the death of Edwin William Garcia Lopez. After an investigation, SIPU did not find criminal culpability. Attorney General James released the following statement: "The death of Edwin William Garcia Lopez was a t  more

New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Decision to Invalidate Trump Administration Refusal of Care Rule
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement in response to a decision to invalidate the Trump administration's refusal of care rule and block it from taking effect: "Health care is a basic right that should never be subject to political games. Once again, the courts have blocked the Trump Administration from implementing a discriminatory rule that would only hurt Americans. "The refusal of care rule was an unlawful attempt to allow health care pro  more

New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Green Light Lawsuit
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement: New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Wolford granted a motion by the Office of the New York Attorney General to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Erie County Clerk Michael (Mickey) Kearns to block the Green Light law from taking effect: "Today's decision reinforces our position all along -- the Green Light law is legal and enforcea  more

New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Opioid Trial Timeline
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement after the state's trial against multiple opioid manufacturers and distributors was moved up two months: "For more than two decades, the opioid epidemic has wreaked havoc on New Yorkers and Americans across the nation. "After all these years of death and destruction, come January, the actions of the manufacturers and distributors of these deadly drugs will be presented in open court and laid bare   more

New York A.G. James Secures Court Order Against Donald J. Trump, Trump Children, and Trump Foundation
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James Achieves Restitution of Misused Funds, Dissolution of Foundation, and Restrictions on Charitable Activity After Donald J. Trump's Abuse of the Trump Foundation - Trump to Pay $2 Million in Damages for Illegal Activity During 2016 Election * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the New York Supreme Court ordered Donald J. Trump to pay $2 million in dama  more

New York A.G. James Secures Over $500,000 for Over 150 Car Wash Workers
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James today announced the settlement of a lawsuit totaling $530,000 with Brooklyn-based Tropical Breeze Car Wash, its owner, Benno Gmuer, and managers, Philip Gmuer and Gregory Gmuer for cheating over 150 minimum wage car wash workers out of more than $500,000 in wages and benefits. The Attorney General filed a lawsuit in January 2018 in the Supreme Court of the State of New   more

New York A.G. James Sues Trump Administration for Rollback of Light Bulb Energy Efficiency Standards
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general and the City of New York, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump's Department of Energy (DOE) challenging its final rule rolling back energy efficiency standards for certain light bulbs. The lawsuit alleges that the rollback of the energy efficiency requirements for cert  more

New York A.G. James Warns Against Price Gouging After Declaration of Emergency in 12 NY Counties
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert, warning both consumers and businesses to be on alert for potential pricing gouging in the aftermath of a storm that impacted parts of Upstate New York on Halloween. The following day, on November 1, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency in 12 Upstate counties that experienced widespread power outages and road closu  more

New York City Comptroller Stringer Calls for Release of DOE Lead Paint Inspection Reports
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: Following his investigation showing systemic failures to proactively prevent lead exposure, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer sent a letter to the Department of Education requesting full records of all lead-based paint inspections for the past five years. In September, Comptroller Stringer released an investigation revealing a clear failure by the City to leverage its own Department of   more

New York City Economic Development Corp. Officials & Development Partners Break Ground on Phase One of the Peninsula, a 100% Affordable Mixed-Use Development in the Bronx
BRONX, New York, Nov. 4 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Redevelopment of the Former Spofford Juvenile Detention Center Will Deliver over 700 Units of 100% Affordable Housing, Space for Light Industrial Use, Community Programming and Open Space * * * Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Vicki Been, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO James Patchett, New York City Department of Housing  more

New York City Economic Development Corp. Partners With Team8 to Strengthen City's Cyber NYC Initiative
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Collaboration leverages cyber innovation expertise and company's New York City headquarters to develop local talent * * * New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and venture group Team8 today announced a strategic partnership to bolster New York City's cybersecurity ecosystem and workforce through the Cyber NYC initiative, a $100 million public-private investment to mak  more

New York City Economic Development Corp. Unveils New Brand, Multilingual Ad Campaign, and Website for NYC Public Markets
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Campaign Is Part of a Comprehensive Plan to Bring New York City's Historic Public Markets under One Citywide Brand for the First Time * * * As part of a comprehensive initiative to make New York City Public Markets world class destinations for both local residents and tourists, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today unveiled a dynamic new website and social media  more

New York City Housing Development Joins Trinity Financial to Break Ground on Building in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The New York City Housing Development Corp. issued the following news release: The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) joined Trinity Financial, New York City Housing Authority, elected officials, and project partners today to celebrate the start of construction on a new 12-story affordable housing development in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. Van Dyke III will bring 180 affordable ho  more

New York City Officials, Development Partners Break Ground on Phase One of Mixed-Use Bronx Housing Project
BRONX, New York, Nov. 6 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Vicki Been, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO James Patchett, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Executive Vice President Development Anthony Richardson, Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr., Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., As  more

New York City Police Department Launches True Crime Podcast
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: The New York City Police Department has launched Break in the Case, a podcast in the true crime genre that offers listeners an intimate glimpse inside the nation's largest police force. In long-form narratives, Break in the Case portrays the investigative work of the men and women of the NYPD -- the World's Greatest Detectives -- with stories that are pulled from their own casefiles and storytelling that  more

New York City Police Department: Index Crime Remains Down Citywide in 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: Year-to-date as of October 31, index crime remains down in 2019, with overall index crime down -1.8% from 2018 (78,887 vs 80,313). Additionally, for October 2019 vs. October 2018, rape, felony assault, burglary and overall crime in the transit system are all down. While shootings incidents are still up year-to-date, they are down for the month of October 2019, which saw the lowest number of shootings of a  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Accepts SOMOS Leadership Award for His Outstanding Support for the People of Puerto Rico
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: At the SOMOS conference in Puerto Rico, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo accepted the SOMOS Leadership Award for his outstanding support for the people of Puerto Rico. Assembly Member Maritza Davila, Chair of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force, presented the award to the Governor. The Governor also announced earlier today that New York State is providing significant design and engineering expertise t  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $22 Million Upgrade of Colonial I Apartments in Rome
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Redevelopment of Aging Complex Creates 83 Modern, Energy Efficient, Affordable Homes for Seniors * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the $22 million upgrade and modernization of Colonial I Apartments in the city of Rome, creating 83 energy-efficient, affordable homes for elderly residents and those with physical disabilities. "The comprehensive rehabilitation an  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $5 Million Available for Animal Shelter Improvement Projects
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Round 3 of the Companion Animal Capital Fund Continues Support of Critical Construction, Renovation and Expansion Projects at Local Animal Shelters Across New York State - $15 Million Total Dedicated to Program Since 2017 * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an additional $5 million is available to support critical upgrades at New York's animal shelters. This is the third round of  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Erie and Wayne Counties Achieve State Emergency Management Accreditation
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Ten New York Emergency Management Organizations Have Now Achieved First-of-Its Kind State-Level Accreditation * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Erie and Wayne Counties have achieved accreditation as part of the Local Emergency Management Accreditation Program. First proposed in the Governor's 2017 State of the State, the accreditation program is the first state-level program  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Establishment of Nine Disaster Assistance Services Centers Throughout Mohawk Valley
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York State has established nine Disaster Assistance Services Centers throughout the Mohawk Valley in order to provide residents affected by last week's severe weather with critical recovery services being offered by State, County and Non-Profit organizations. Residents are still able to report damage and request services through 211. However, these Centers w  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces First Segment of New York's 50-Mile Drone Corridor Receives Authority From FAA to Fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New Authority Advances Growth of the 50-Mile Unmanned Aircraft Corridor Being Developed Between Syracuse and Rome New York - Announcement Furthers the Momentum of "CNY Rising" - the Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site at Griffiss International Airpor  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Fourth PITCHNY Event to Promote Diverse Voices in the Entertainment Industry
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Industry Leaders Join Aspiring Filmmakers, Producers and Writers for Two Days of Learning and Networking at Legendary 30 Rockefeller Plaza - Photos are Available Here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/governorandrewcuomo/albums/72157711694816297) * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the fourth installment of PITCHNY?, a two-day workshop to provide aspiring young filmmakers, producers  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Free Fishing Day in New York State on Veterans Day
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - State Honors Veterans by Waiving Fishing License Requirement on Monday, November 11 - Free Fishing Day Encourages Public to Get Outdoors and Enjoy New York's Fishing Opportunities * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York residents and non-residents can fish for free without a fishing license on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11. New York's Free Fishing Days help encourag  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces New Actions to Address Higher Rates of Cancer in Warren County Regional Cancer Study Area
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new actions to address higher rates of cancer in the Warren County area. A recent State Department of Health study found poor nutrition, tobacco use and alcohol consumption to be likely contributors to certain elevated cancers for the area. Based on the results of the study, this plan has a primary focus on adopting strategies to improve healthy eating and to re  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces New York's Law to Raise Tobacco and E-Cigarette Sales Age From 18 to 21 Goes Into Effect November 13
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Governor Cuomo Signed the Legislation to Raise the Age of Tobacco and E-Cigarette Sales in July * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York's law raising the minimum sales age for tobacco and electronic cigarette products is in effect beginning November 13, 2019. The law raises the legal age for purchasing these products from 18 to 21, building on the Governor's comprehensive eff  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of Materials Engineering Technology Accelerator Center at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Industry Leader Applied Materials' New Facility Will Strengthen Upstate New York's Position as a Global Hub for Groundbreaking Research * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of the Materials Engineering Technology Accelerator, or META Center, which is located on the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus in Albany. The META Center, led by Applied Materials, Inc., is a first-o  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Schenectady as $10 Million Capital Region Winner of Fourth-Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that Schenectady will receive $10 million in funding as the Capital Region winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As in the first three rounds of the DRI, one municipality from each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions is selected as a $10 million winner, marking another overall state goal to tar  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Schenectady as $10 Million Capital Region Winner of Fourth-Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Schenectady will receive $10 million in funding as the Capital Region winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As in the first three rounds of the DRI, one municipality from each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions is selected as a $10 million winner, marking another overall state goal to target $100 million   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Seneca Falls as $10 Million Finger Lakes Winner of Fourth-Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced Seneca Falls will receive $10 million in funding as the Finger Lakes Region winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As in the first three rounds of the DRI, one municipality from each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions is selected as a $10 million winner, marking another overall state goal to target $100 million  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces State Police Issue More Than 1,000 Tickets Statewide During Operation Hardhat
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Joint Initiative between NYSP, Department of Transportation & Thruway Authority Focused on Protecting Highway & Emergency Workers * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Police issued a total of 1,048 tickets statewide during special traffic enforcement details targeting motorists who drive recklessly through work zones. "Operation Hardhat" is a joint initiativ  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Staten Island as $10 Million New York City Winner of Fourth-Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Staten Island will receive $10 million in funding as the New York City Region winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As in the first three rounds of the DRI, one municipality from each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions is selected as a $10 million winner, marking another overall state goal to target $100   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Appoints Rodriguez as Executive Director of SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Institute Continues to Serve as National Model for Developing and Promoting Latino Executives and Leaders in Higher Education * * * At the SOMOS conference in Puerto Rico, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the appointment of University at Albany President Dr. Havidan Rodriguez to serve as Executive Director of the State University of New York Hispanic Leadership Institute. President R  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Cuts Ribbon on New Albany Airport Transportation Corridor
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo cut the ribbon on the completed Albany International Airport Transportation Corridor. Opening to motorists today is the much anticipated northbound Exit 3 flyover ramp, as well as newly configured Exits 4 and 5 off and on ramps that provide more direct access to local roads and the Northway. The new Exit 3, which has been talked about for decades without   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Cuts Ribbon on New Albany Airport Transportation Corridor
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today cut the ribbon on the completed Albany International Airport Transportation Corridor. Opening to motorists today is the much anticipated northbound Exit 3 flyover ramp, as well as newly configured Exits 4 and 5 off and on ramps that provide more direct access to local roads and the Northway. The new Exit 3, which has been talked about for decades without coming to fruitio  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Deploys Mobile Command Center in Mohawk Valley to Help Storm Victims File Insurance Claims
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Department of Financial Services' Mobile Command Unit on Site in Herkimer County to Assist Residents and Business Owners Impacted By Halloween Storm that Caused Power Outages and Flooding - DHSES, DOT, National Guard Continue Storm Response Operations * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Department of Financial Services Mobile Command Center will be deployed to the Mohawk Val  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Directs State Agencies to Expand Investigation Into Housing Management Company
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed state agencies to expand their investigation into Five Star Management, a housing management company in the Bronx, following further allegations of unacceptable living conditions. In October, the Governor directed state agencies to investigate one of Five Star's buildings following allegations of bedbug infestations and drug related crime. Now, in response to all  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Directs State Resources to Help Secure Tugboat and Barge Run Aground Near Glenmont
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Tug and Barge Carrying 68,000 Barrels of Gasoline and 29,000 Gallons of Diesel Fuel Secured and Headed to North Albany Terminal for Inspection - No Evidence of Fuel Spill from Barge * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo earlier today directed New York State agencies, including the State Department of Environmental Conservation, to immediately respond after a tugboat and barge ran aground just east  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Is a Guest on Long Island News Radio With Jay Oliver
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: A rush transcript of the Governor's interview is available below: Jay Oliver: He leads the way in the Empire State - his name is Andrew Cuomo and we welcome the Governor. How are you, sir? Governor Cuomo: Doing very well, Jay. How we doing today? Jay Oliver: I'm well. I got up early. Checking results, eager to go, and three hours later almost I - you know what it's coming to a head. It's alm  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement Announcing to Take Legal Action Against Trump Administration LGBTQ Rule
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement announcing to take legal action to block the Trump administration's rule on LGBTQ families: "Once again the Trump administration is attacking the hard-earned rights and protections of the LGBTQ community, this time proposing a new measure that would give foster care and adoption agencies license to discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity. "Trump's proposal isn't just discriminatory an  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Foiled School Attack Near Rochester
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on the foiled school attack near Rochester: "Yesterday, school officials in Upstate New York worked with local, state and federal law enforcement officers to help stop an alleged plot by three students to attack Albion Middle School. The plot was determined to be credible and the agencies worked quickly to investigate and identify the suspects. "The State of New York has zero tolerance for violence in our  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on President Trump Twitter Rantings
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on President Trump twitter rantings: "The President lost his right to call New York 'our' city, when he moved his residence to Florida. The move was an obvious legal tactic to convince a judge not to grant the Manhattan District Attorney's motion to force production of Trump's tax returns as Trump could claim he was no longer a New York resident. His trick failed when a judge ruled yesterday that his New Y  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement Withdrawing U.S. From Paris Climate Agreement
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "Ill-advised action by the Trump Administration to begin the process to formally withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement is disgraceful, alarming and bad public policy. New York and states across the country are witnessing first-hand the effects of climate change as we struggle to combat extreme weather and devastating wildfires. Not only is the Trump Administration actively trying to thwart   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Prohibiting Landlords From Collecting Rent Without a Valid Certificate of Occupancy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Cuomo: "All New Yorkers deserve a safe decent and affordable place to call home. This new law helps ensure equal protections for New Yorkers in every corner of this great state and will hold accountable those who seek to profit off substandard housing once and for all." * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.2576/A.1646) prohibiting landlords from collecting rent or maint  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring Death Certificates to Specify Opioid Involved in Overdose
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - S.1668/A.4915 Amends Public Health Law to Better Track the Causes of and Address the Opioid Crisis * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.1668/A.4915) requiring that death certificates in cases of opioid overdose specify which opioid was involved in the death, if known. This new law requires that information be recorded so that more data will be available to better addres  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Urges Caution as Storm System Approaches New York State With Snow, Rain and Colder Temperatures
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Mix of Rain and Snow Combined with Low Temperatures May Make Travel Difficult, Especially in Higher Elevations - Snow Totals Expected to Range from Up to Six Inches in Higher Elevations and Lake Effect Areas to an Inch or Less in Lower Elevations * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to prepare for difficult driving conditions and colder temperatures in the coming days as a  more

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Issues Statement on SEC Proposals to Restrict Shareholder Rights
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement: "The SEC's proposals are two of the most significant actions to restrict shareholder rights in the SEC's history. "There is no credible evidence to support the need for these proposals, and if adopted, they would undermine corporate accountability, entrench managements' opposition to shareholder proposals and increase costs for investors. "These proposals are contrary to the SEC's mission  more

New York State Department of Health Issues Update on Outbreak of Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Illnesses
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 8 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Health today announced an update regarding the investigation into the outbreak of vaping-associated pulmonary illnesses, including a new health advisory for health care providers, a breakdown of cases by county and collaboration on a study published in a prominent medical journal. "We are leaving no stone unturned in our investigation into this ongoing outbrea  more

Newmark Knight Frank Represents TransCon Builders, Inc. in the Sale of 55,799 SF Office Building in Independence, Ohio
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) is pleased to announce that Director Susan Licciardi and Managing Director Marc Braun of the Cleveland office recently completed the 55,799-square-foot office building sale of 6500 Rockside Road (Metro Center) in Independence, Ohio on behalf of the seller, Rzepka & Associates, LLC, an affiliate of TransCon Builders, Inc. The property sold to Metrocenter RLF, LLC, a  more

News Corp Issues Financials for 1st Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release: News Corporation ("News Corp" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2019. Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Robert Thomson said: "In the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020, News Corp showed strong growth at Dow Jones and higher revenues at Move, the operator of realtor.com(R),  more

NYC Parks Breaks Ground on $24 Million Project to Preserve Historic World's Fair Pavilion Towers in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Queens Community Board 7 Parks Chair Kim Ohanian, and members of People for the Pavilion, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Conservancy and Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park, to break ground on the reconstruction of the New York State Pavilion Observation Towers. "The New York State P  more

NYC Parks Breaks Ground on Phase Two of the $19.6 Million Anchor Parks Project at St. Mary's Park
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Community Board 1 District Manager Cedric Loftin, third-graders from the Heketi Community Charter School, and members of the community to break ground on phase two of the Anchor Parks project at St. Mary's Park in the Bronx. Launched by Mayor Bill de Blasio in August 2016, the Anchor Parks initiative committed a total of $150  more

NYS OASAS Announces Award of Funding to Establish New Opioid Treatment Program in Chautauqua County
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports issued the following news release: * * * - UPMC Chautauqua Will Add 100 Treatment Slots at Health Center in Jamestown * * * The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) today announced the award of capital funding to establish a new 100-slot Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Chautauqua County. The new program will be operated by UPMC Chautauqua at WCA and located at the Jones Memo  more

Oneida Indian Nation Visits Vernon Verona Sherrill High School for Native American Cultural Education Day
ONEIDA, New York, Nov. 8 -- The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: On Thursday, October 17, the Vernon Verona Sherrill School District hosted several Oneida Indian Nation Members for a comprehensive half-day curriculum that introduced Oneida culture and history to students in grades 7-12. The nearly 900 students in attendance were grouped together by grade level and followed a block schedule of activities at the high school's auditori  more

Oneida Indian Nation: Member Chases Lacrosse Dreams in College
ONEIDA, New York, Nov. 6 -- The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: Lacrosse season is right around the corner, and Nate Jacobs (Wolf Clan) is looking forward to getting back on the field. The skilled, left-handed attackman is a junior at Cazenovia College. He's focused on putting together another winning season with his coaches and teammates, but continues to hit the books early and often. Nate is enrolled in the Oneida Indian Nation'  more

Online Birth Stories Reveal Power Imbalances: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 5 [TNSscientificresearch-Association for Computing Machinery] -- Cornell University issued the following news: A few years ago, some of Maria Antoniak's friends gave birth and recounted the experiences online - in a blog, on Facebook and in email. "That was my entry into this world of online birth stories," said Antoniak, a doctoral student in information science, "and I found there were thousands upon thousands out there. I was fascinated. They're full of emotion, somet  more

Online Gamers Provide Real-World Lessons in Critical Teamwork: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
TROY, New York, Nov. 6 [TNSsociologyresearch-Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Vastness of gaming data is informing models that could enable study of more critical teams * * * First responders, disaster relief personnel, and members of the military depend on their teammates in order to succeed in their mission; however, the high costs of data collection have made understanding team dy  more

Oxygen Debuts a Two-Hour Special 'the DISappearance of the Millbrook Twins' Premiering Saturday, November 23 at 7PM ET/PT
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Oxygen, a division of NBC Universal, issued the following news release: Oxygen, the destination for high-quality crime programming, searches for answers in the upcoming two-hour special "The Disappearance of the Millbrook Twins" premiering on Saturday, November 23 at 7pm ET/PT. Nearly thirty years ago, 15-year-old African American twins, Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook, vanished off the street near their home in Augusta, Georgia. Despite being one of the few cases of missin  more

Paul Hastings Report Says Small Cap Healthcare Continues to Shine in First Half of 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: A new report on the U.S. IPO market from Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, shows that despite a number of high-profile public offerings in the first half of 2019, the trend continues to be toward smaller IPOs - those under $300 million - making up 66 percent of all initial public offerings from January through June, with strong IPO pricing and continued use of corporate governance "entrenchment mechanisms" in   more

Pillsbury Achieves Top 25 Rankings for Third Quarter Capital Markets and M&A Activity
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Two leading league tables, Factset and Refinitiv, have once again ranked Pillsbury in the Top 25 for capital markets and M&A engagements during the third quarter of 2019. Among those rankings, Factset reported that Pillsbury ranked 19th for U.S. middle-market M&A, based on the number of deals, while Refinitiv ranked the firm 25th for U.S. target middle-market M&A during the quarter. Based on re  more

Professor Susan Herman Honored With Trinity College Dublin's Praeses Elit Award: Brooklyn Law School
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 8 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: Susan Herman, Centennial Professor of Law and president of the ACLU, was honored recently by the Dublin University Law Society of Trinity College, Dublin, with the Praeses Elit Award 2019. Herman received the award, which recognized her leadership of the ACLU, at a ceremony in Dublin, Ireland, on Oct. 10. She delivered an address to the law students at Trinity College focusing on three stories about people who inspire  more

Program Improves Short Term Nutritional Outcomes in Conflict Zone: Columbia University
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 [TNSmedicalresearch-Public Health Nutrition journal] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: A study led by a researcher at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health finds that a multidisciplinary program within a conflict zone in Armenia was successful in improving several measures of childhood nutrition. Results appear in the journal Public Health Nutrition (https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutriti  more

Recent Dallas Independent School District Graduate Wins National Entrepreneurship Competition
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: As she won a national entrepreneurship competition in New York City last month at the age of 18, Jasmine Benton-a recent graduate of Dallas ISD's Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA) at James W. Fannin- thought of those who helped set her on her path. At age 11, Benton started her business-Precious Designs-that today refurbishes and reupholsters housewares. In addition to the stron  more

Research Aims to Make Technologies for Controlling Blood Sugar More Accessible: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
TROY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Project is focused on improved quality of life for senior citizens * * * The rise of continuous blood glucose monitor and insulin pump technologies has lessened the intricate task of monitoring and regulating blood glucose levels for people with diabetes, but improvements to these devices could still significantly improve lives. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have been working on t  more

Researchers Discover Process for Slow Removal of Old Carbon From Oceans: SUNY
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 [TNSenvironmentresearch-Science Advance journal] -- The State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news release: * * * - Dr. David Kieber part of team whose findings were published in Science Advance * * * Researchers recently discovered a new process for the slow removal of old carbon from the oceans. The discovery was published in Science Advance, by a team of scientists including Dr. David Kieber, Distinguished Profes  more

Researchers Find Best Classroom Shapes for Fish Swimming in Schools: New York University
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 [TNSbiologyresearch-Physical Review X journal] -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - A team of researchers has identified the best arrangements for fish swimming in schools--formations that are superior in terms of saving energy while also optimizing speed * * * A team of researchers has identified the best arrangements for fish swimming in schools--formations that are superior in terms of saving energy while also optimizing speed. Its findings (h  more

Retreat to Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla With a New Package Geared to Make the Most of Residential Vacationing
ANGUILLA, West Indies, Nov. 5 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: When a "hotel room" has more space than a typical New York City apartment, vacationers may never want to check out of the residential accommodations at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla. The Resort's new Residential Retreats package is offered in accommodations ranging from 1,881 square feet (175 square metres) to up to 8,804 square feet (818 square metres) of total living space. The p  more

Sal Paolantonio Expands Role as Part of New ESPN Agreement
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 8 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - National Correspondent Adds ESPN Radio Game Analyst to List of Accomplishments * * * ESPN national correspondent Sal Paolantonio has a new multi-year agreement with ESPN that will call for the experienced reporter and host to expand his role by serving as in-booth analyst for an NFL game on ESPN Radio. On Sunday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. ET, he will work ESPN Radio's broadcast of New York Giant  more

Scientists Identify Protein That Promotes Brain Metastasis: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 5 [TNSmedicalresearch-Nature Cell Biology journal] -- Cornell University issued the following news: A protein that breast, lung and other cancers use to promote their spread - or metastasis - to the brain, has been identified by a team led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators. The protein, CEMIP, will now be a focus of efforts to predict, prevent and treat brain metastases, which are a frequent cause of cancer deaths. In their study, publishe  more

Shenandoah Telecommunications Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (NASD: SHEN) will replace Genomic Health Inc. (NASD: GHDX) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Friday, November 8. Exact Sciences Corp. (NASD:EXAS) is acquiring Genomic Health in a transaction expected to be completed soon pending final conditions. Shenandoah Telecommunications provides wireless, cable, and wireline telecommunic  more

Skanska Builds Light Rail Extension in the State of Washington, USA, for USD 778 M, About SEK 7.3 Billion
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: Skanska has signed a contract with Sound Transit to build the Lynnwood Link Extension L300 Main Package in the State of Washington, USA. The project is located in the cities of Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. The contract is worth USD 778 M, about SEK 7.3 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter 2019. Skanska will construct about 6 kilomete  more

Skanska Signs Additional Contract to Expand Airport in Portland, Oregon for $42 Million
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: Skanska has, in a joint venture with Hoffman Construction Company, signed an additional contract with the Port of Portland for improvements to the Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon. Skanska's share of the contract is worth $42 million, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter 2019. The project includes the demolition of the existing Concourse A  more

Sled Dogs Lead Way in Quest to Slow Aging: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dashing through the snow at 25 miles an hour, Heather Huson '97 got her first thrill as a musher at age 7. From then on, she was hooked on dog sledding, and raced competitively for almost 30 years throughout North America. By the end of her racing days, she had competed twice in sled dog racing's equivalent to the Olympics - the International Federation of Sleddog Sports World Championships. And she ended her racing care  more

SRC Awarded Contract to Combat Emerging Chemical Threats for the Warfighter
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 4 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: SRC, Inc., was recently awarded a $1.5 M contract from the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to develop a predictive tool that will rapidly characterize the toxic nature of previously uncharacterized chemicals that may pose a toxic, life endangering threat to our nation's warfighters. Under this contract, SRC and DTRA will develop   more

State Education Department Proposes Perkins V State Plan to Strengthen Career and Technical Education
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * - Draft Plan Outlines Four-Year Strategy to Develop Academic Knowledge and Technical Skills of Students - Department to Host Public Forums to Provide Opportunities for Feedback * * * The New York State Education Department today proposed a draft four-year plan in accordance with the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), Interim Commissione  more

Staten Island Borough President Oddo, Rep. Rose Unveil POW/MIA Chair of Honor
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Nov. 7 -- Staten Island Borough President James Oddo issued the following news: On Monday, Nov. 4, Borough President James Oddo joined Rep. Max Rose in unveiling a POW/MIA Chair of Honor at Borough Hall. The chair will sit perpetually empty, a stark reminder of the 91,000 American soldiers unaccounted for since World War II and a place awaiting their eventual return home. Two Staten Islanders are among those declared MIA: Staff Sgt. Kevin O'Brien's plane crashed in th  more

Students Practice Solving International Crisis: SUNY
CORTLAND, N.Y., Nov. 5 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: Seven international studies majors from SUNY Cortland gathered recently on the campus of Syracuse University to help solve an international crisis. The crisis -- an important conflict which could escalate into a full-blown war between two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan -- is real. The solutions -- offered by the Cortland contingent from Oct. 25 to 26 during the "Jammu and Kashmir" Exerc  more

Study Finds Association Between Physical Activity, Lower Risk of Fracture: SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 7 [TNSmedicalresearch-JAMA Network Open journal] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Regular physical activity, including lighter intensity activities such as walking, is associated with reduced risk of hip and total fracture in postmenopausal women, according to new research from the University at Buffalo. Published Oct. 25 in JAMA Network Open, the study is the most comprehensive evaluation of physical activity and fra  more

SUNY Poly Named FIRST Tech Challenge Affiliate Partner for the Expanded NY Excelsior Region
UTICA, New York, Nov. 7 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Designation Doubles Number of New York State Youth Robotics Teams Represented at SUNY Poly * * * SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) was named the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge (FTC) Affiliate Partner for the expanded New York Excelsior Region which will include more than 110 teams of students in grades 7 through   more

SUNY: DAES Student Takes Flight for Science to Study Tropical Cloud Formation
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: When a group of scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Earth Observing Laboratory visited campus last semester, Emily Paltz jumped at the opportunity to meet and network with them. She never imagined their conversation would lead to her climbing aboard a NOAA hurricane hunter. Paltz, a PhD student in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental  more

SUNY: New Major Marries Economics to Career Interests in Business
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: Students of economics at UAlbany who want to make an impact in the world of business can now take advantage of a new academic pathway. This fall, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics began accepting its first students. There are now 80 students in the program, which offers an Economics major along with a business minor, in cooperation with the School of Business.  more

Tax Partner Maureen Monaghan Joins Fox in New York
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Maureen R. Monaghan, who joined the firm in New York as a partner in the Taxation & Wealth Planning Department. "Maureen's knowledge of state, federal and international tax issues is a valuable asset to our clients, particularly those engaged in mergers and acquisitions and cross-border transactions and investments," said Janet M. MacLeod, Fox's New York  more

The Madison Square Garden Company Provides Update on Potential Spin-Off Transaction
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Madison Square Garden issued the following news: The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) today announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved pursuing a revised plan for the proposed separation of its sports and entertainment businesses. The Company is now pursuing a spin-off of its entertainment businesses into a separately traded public company and, as part of this revised structure, the entertainment company would not retain an equity interest in  more

The Madison Square Garden Company Reports Fiscal 2020 First Quarter Results
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Madison Square Garden issued the following news: The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2019. For the fiscal 2020 first quarter, the Company generated revenues of $214.8 million, a decrease of 2% as compared to the prior year quarter. The Company also generated an operating loss of $89.3 million and an adjusted operating loss of $41.1 million, as compared to an operating loss of $50  more

The NPD Group: U.S. Consumer Spend on Video Game Products Increased 1 Percent to $9.1 Billion in 2019's Third Quarter
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Nov. 6 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: According to the Q3 2019 Games Market Dynamics: U.S.* report from The NPD Group, overall total industry consumer spending on video gaming in the U.S. reached $9.18 billion in the third quarter of 2019 (July - Sept.), an increase of 1 percent compared to the same time period last year. Double-digit percentage gains were seen across digital console content, mobile and subscription sp  more

The Princeton Review's 'Best Law Schools' Rankings for 2020 Are Now Out in 14 Categories
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Princeton Review issued the following news release: The Princeton Review(R)--known for its college rankings in dozens of categories based on students' ratings of their colleges--today released the 2020 edition of its annual "Best Law Schools" ranking lists. The ranking lists, reported in 14 categories, each name the top 10 law schools. The education services company tallied the lists based on its surveys of 19,000 students attending 167 law schools in the U.S., and of a  more

Thomas Vandeventer Joins Stifel's 1919 Investment Counsel As Managing Director & Portfolio Manager
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 5 -- Stifel Financial, a financial services holding company, issued the following news release: Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC ("1919"), its wholly-owned subsidiary and an SEC registered investment advisor, has hired Thomas Vandeventer as Managing Director and Portfolio Manager. He is based in New York and will oversee portfolio construction and portfolio management for individuals, families, foundations, and endowme  more

Tradeweb Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. The financial results announced today are consistent with the preliminary financial results for the three and nine months ended September   more

Tradeweb Reports October 2019 Trade Volume
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported average daily volume (ADV) of $704.5 billion (bn) in aggregate for the month of October 2019, representing an increase of 20.8 percent year over year. Activity on Tradeweb trading platforms in Octo  more

Travel Impressions Features Exclusive Offers to the Bahamas in 'Destination of the Month' Campaign
BETHPAGE, New York, Nov. 4 -- Travel Impressions, a leisure tour operator, issued the following news release: Travel advisors helping their clients trade in fall coats for bathing suits can take advantage of Travel Impressions' (www.TravelImpressions.com) Destination of the Month promotion with savings up to 53% at participating properties in The Bahamas. Clients can fly away to The Bahamas with these sample offers: * Save up to 53% at Breezes Bahamas * Save up to 47% at adults-only Warwick   more

Travel Impressions Offers Up to 55% Savings at Supplier of Month Barcelo Hotel Group
BETHPAGE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Travel Impressions, a leisure tour operator, issued the following news release: Travel Impressions (www.TravelImpressions.com) is partnering with Barcelo Hotels & Resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean for its Nov. 2019 Supplier of the Month offer with up to 55% exclusive savings plus Partner Privileges perks. Additionally, agents can earn up to 6% bonus commission. To qualify, bookings must be received from now through Nov. 30, 2019 for travel  more

Trocaire Tech Institute Participates in Cybersecurity Summit
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 6 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release: Trocaire College Technology Institute (TCTI) Director and Associate Dean Dan Neville represented Trocaire's new Cybersecurity program at Cyber Summit, an event for businesses & non-profit organizations of all sizes to focus on cybersecurity preparedness, prevention and response. It was held at Jamestown Community College's Olean, NY location on Oct. 24. The summit was organized by Silo City IT of Buffalo, Acme Bus  more

UB MBA Program on the Rise Again in Bloomberg Businessweek Ranking
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 4 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: The University at Buffalo School of Management has moved up two spots in Bloomberg Businessweek's ranking of the nation's best MBA programs, coming in at No. 76. Among public universities, the School of Management is ranked No. 39. The school fared exceptionally well in the employer satisfaction component of the survey with a rank of No. 38 overall, besting such schools as Harvard,   more

UB Nanotech Research Getting Boost With New Electron Beam Lithography System
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 4 [TNSgrants-NSF] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - Supported by a $1 million National Science Foundation grant, the system will spur research and economic development in electronics, quantum computing and more * * * University at Buffalo researchers have received a $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to help fund the purchase of a new 100-kilovolt electron beam lithography (EBL) system. A key  more

UB Spinoff Lands Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding to Develop Brain Aneurysm Screening
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 4 [TNSgrants-NSF] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - Neurovascular Diagnostics was co-founded by a local entrepreneur who lost his wife to aneurysms * * * In 2002, Western New York entrepreneur Jeff Harvey lost his wife and high school sweetheart, Carol Harvey, to two ruptured brain aneurysms. Years later, he is honoring her memory by working with University at Buffalo engineering and medical researchers with  more

UBS and Banco Do Brasil Set to Launch a Leading Investment Bank in South America
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: Today UBS and Banco do Brasil signed a binding agreement to establish a strategic partnership that will provide investment banking services and institutional securities brokerage in Brazil and select countries in South America. Clients in the region will have access to M&A and advisory capabilities, debt and equity capital markets, and a broad network of corporates and investors, as well as institutional   more

UBS/PwC Billionaires Report 2019: Billionaire-Controlled Companies Return Almost Twice the Average Market Performance
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: Billionaire-controlled companies have returned almost twice the average market performance over the past 15 years, new research published today reveals. This is one of the findings of the annual UBS and PwC Billionaires Insights report, The Billionaire Effect. The report also reveals that, more broadly, billionaires' wealth dipped by USD 388 billion in 2018, following five years of growth. Asia's billio  more

Union Pacific Corporation Announces Pricing Terms of Exchange Offers
OMAHA, Nebraska, Nov. 4 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release: Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP; and "Union Pacific" or the "Corporation") today announced the pricing terms of its private offers to exchange certain of its outstanding notes and debentures referenced in the table below (the "Existing Notes") for a combination of new notes due 2060 (the "New Notes") and cash (the "Exchange Offers"), established as of 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on November 4, 2019 (the "Price D  more

Unisys to Host Global Industry Analyst and Advisor Event
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Unisys issued the following news release: Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today said it will host its 2019 Global Industry Analyst and Advisor Day on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in New York City. More than 20 firms from four continents are scheduled to participate in the event. Unisys will center its presentations and remarks on its continued financial progress; updates on core solutions including its Unisys Stealth(R) security software suite and Zero Trust app  more

Verizon Expands Enterprise SD WAN Portfolio With Co Management Service Level
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Today, Verizon announced a new level of service - 'Co Management' - for its SD WAN managed services portfolio. Verizon is removing the worry of managing or knowing individual vendor complexities and providing uniform, intent-based interfaces across multi-vendor platforms. This new level of service gives enterprise customers the ability to change SD WAN policies (for example, Applic  more

Viewers Can't Get Enough of 'Countdown to Christmas' Franchise Boosts Hallmark Channel to Rank As #1 Non-News Cable Network for the Entire Week
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Hallmark Channel, a subsidiary of Crown Media Holdings, issued the following news release: * * * - Network's New, Original Holiday Movie Premieres on Saturday & Sunday Night Averaged a 2.8 Household Rating, 2.8 Million Total Viewers, and 473,000 Women 25-54 * * * Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" is in full swing, and viewers are making it their number one holiday programming destination. The initiative has propelled the network to rank as the highest-rated and   more

Weber Shandwick: Gail Heimann and Chris Perry Take 2019 Web Summit Stages
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Weber Shandwick, a public relations firm, issued the following news: For a third consecutive year, Weber Shandwick President and CEO Gail Heimann drove important conversations about the future of marketing at Web Summit in Lisbon. In a solo presentation on the Future Societies stage, Heimann explored whether our professional quest for all things hyper-effective and relentlessly efficient is threatening or sustaining humanity - and how we can ultimately seek innovation witho  more

Westwood One News Presents 30th Anniversary Special on the Fall of the Berlin Wall
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One, America's largest audio network, is announcing 30 Years After the Fall: The Legacy of the Berlin Wall, a news special exploring the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Correspondent Chas Henry will host the program, reporting from the site where the Berlin Wall once stood. Chas will also provide coverage for Westwood One newscasts and live custom reports  more

Westwood One News Presents Veterans Day Reports Honoring Our Military
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One, America's largest audio network, is announcing an 11-part series of reports in honor of the brave men and women of our military. Each Veterans Day report is approximately one minute long and will feature the men and women who make up the U.S. veteran population. They include perspectives from national leaders and veterans of varying ages, and look into how veterans v  more

White & Case Advises Bank Group on Banque Ouest Africaine De Developpement's Euros830 Million Bond Issuance
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Natixis and Standard Chartered Bank, as Joint Lead Managers and Bookrunners, on the 144A/Reg S offering by Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement (BOAD) of its Euros830 million 4.70% notes due 2031. White & Case also advised certain banks on the hedging arrangements established by BOAD to cover the currency risk on the transaction. White & Ca  more

White & Case Advises Bank Group on Republic of Cote d'Ivoire's Euros1.7 Billion Bond Issuance
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP advised BNP Paribas, Citigroup and JP Morgan, as Joint Lead Managers, on the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire's Euros1.7 billion dual tranche 144A/Reg S bond offering and on the republic's tender offer to purchase several series of existing bonds. The first tranche is in a principal amount of Euros850 million with an annual coupon of 5.875% maturing in 2031. The second tranche of Euros8  more

White & Case Advises Banks on .Italo's Euros1.1 Billion Green Financing
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Banca IMI, Natixis and UniCredit as Global Coordinators, Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners and Green Coordinators; Banco BPM, Banco Santander, BNL, ING Bank, Mediobanca and Societe Generale as Mandated Lead Arrangers; and BPER, CAIXA Bank, MUFG and NatWest as Lead Arrangers, on the Euros1.1 billion syndicated Green Loan provided to .italo NTV. It is one of the v  more

White & Case Advises Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg on Debut Bond Issuance of Euros750 Million AT 1 Instruments
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP advised Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg (LBBW) on its first issue of Additional Tier 1 bonds with an aggregate principal amount of Euros750 Million. It is the first time a German financial institution has issued an AT 1 bond under a debt issuance programme. The notes fulfil the requirements stipulated by the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) as Additional Tier 1 capital (AT 1).  more

White & Case Advises MHTL on TTD 1 Billion Term Loan Facility
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Limited (MHTL), a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Proman group, on a Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) 1 billion (approximately Euros133 million) term loan facility. The facility has a tenor of three years and is unsecured. ANSA Merchant Bank Limited, Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited and Republic Bank Limited acted as lead arrangers.   more

White & Case Advises Senior Lenders on AUD$366 Million Financing of Yandin Wind Farm
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the senior lenders on the AUD$366 million limited recourse project financing of the Yandin Wind Farm in Western Australia, a partnership between Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia. "The financing of this project benefited from a debt package provided purely by international lenders, further demonstrating the appetite of international institutions to invest in the Aust  more

White & Case Advises Takeda on Agreement to Divest Select OTC and Non-Core Assets to Acino for Over U.S. $200 Million
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Takeda on the agreement to divest a portfolio of select over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription pharmaceutical assets in a number of Near East, Middle East and Africa (NEMEA) countries within its Growth and Emerging Markets Business Unit to Acino for a total value in excess of US$200 million. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is a global biopharmaceutical leader h  more

White & Case Advises Takeda on Agreement to Divest Select OTC and Non-Core Assets to STADA for U.S. $660 Million
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Takeda on the agreement to divest a portfolio of select products to STADA Arzneimittel AG for a total value of US$660 million. The portfolio includes over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription pharmaceutical products exclusively in Russia, Georgia and a number of countries from within the Commonwealth of Independent States, which form part of Takeda's Growth & Emerging M  more

WilmerHale Honored Throughout 2020 U.S. News
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * - Best Lawyers Best Law Firms List, Named Biotechnology Law Firm of the Year * * * WilmerHale has once again been recognized among the U.S. News - Best Lawyers(R) list of Best Law Firms, an honor it has earned since the inception of these rankings in 2010. The firm has received first-tier rankings in 22 national and 61 metropolitan-based practice areas, and boasts numerous additional rankings across Boston, Colora  more

Zinc-Anode Batteries Prove Their Mettle: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 5 [TNSenergyresearch-Science journal] -- Cornell University issued the following news: The lithium-ion battery in your smartphone or electric vehicle has a lot going for it. It's lightweight, it holds its charge, and it's not exorbitantly expensive, even if it has the potential, in very rare cases, to catch fire. Another drawback is lithium-ion batteries can't charge quickly, and they lack the capacity to handle large surges of current. Researchers working with Lynden Ar  more