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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2019 ( 186 items )  
$2.6 Million in Conservation Grants Awarded by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Long Island Sound Futures Fund
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Nov. 4 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - 35 Grants Will Improve the Health of Long Island Sound * * * Today top federal and state environmental officials from New England announced 35 grants totaling $2.6 million to state and local government and community groups to improve the health of Long Island Sound. The grants are matched by $3.8 million from the grantees themselves resulting in $6.4 million in funding for   more
2 Organizations Poll Reveals Gun Safety Number One Issue in Virginia Election
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - On Tuesday, Virginia Voters Flipped Control of General Assembly to a Gun Safety Majority for First Time in 25 Years, Months after Legislative Republicans Refused to Vote on Gun Violence Prevention in a Special Session Called after the Virginia Beach Mass Shooting * * * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Schoen Consulting unveiled a new poll of Virginia's most competitive swing legislative dis  more
2019 Elections Yield Victories for International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Working Families
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news: Statewide elections took place on Tuesday in several states and the working people of Virginia and Kentucky secured victories that will change the course of worker's rights in those Commonwealths. Democrats flipped both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly, giving them a trifecta in the state for the first time in over 25 years. Kentucky Democratic state Attorney General Andy Beshear claime  more
3 Organizations Respond to Secret Service Report on Gun Violence in Schools
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: * * * - Everytown for Gun Safety, American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association Previously Released Comprehensive School Safety Recommendations * * * Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown, along with the National Education Association today released the following statements in respo  more
5 Join League of American Orchestras Board
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The League of American Orchestras issued the following news release: * * * Charles Dickerson III, Jerrold Eberhardt, Mary Louise Gorno, Jennifer Koh, Isaac Thompson, and Sheila Williams have joined the League of American Orchestras' Board of Directors, the League announced today. Each will serve three-year terms. The Board's officers have been reelected: * Douglas Hagerman, Chair * Melanie Clarke, Co-Vice Chair * Steven C. Parrish, Co-Vice Chair * Helen Shaffer, Secret  more
7 States to Benefit as Walmart Acres for America Program Awards $3.6M in Conservation Grants
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have conserved nearly 1.5 million acres across the United States since 2005, securing vital wildlife habitat and expanding recreational opportunities for local communities * * * The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation today announced that Walmart's Acres for America program, the leading public-private land conservation partnership   more
ABEM to Offer Access to UpToDate From Wolters Kluwer During Emergency Medicine Continuing Certification Exams
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - UpToDate is the first in-exam electronic resource used in ConCert Exams * * * Wolters Kluwer, Health announced today that, beginning in Spring 2020, emergency physicians will be able to access UpToDate(R), Wolters Kluwer's online, evidence-based clinical decision support resource, during American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) ConCert(TM) Examinations. "We heard from many physicians who use UpToDate in   more
ACLU Comment on DOJ Attempt to Coerce Anonymous Book Publisher
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The Department of Justice reportedly issued a letter demanding identifying details from the Hatchette Book Group about the senior Trump administration official who last year wrote an anonymous op-ed about the president. The Hatchette Book Group is expected to pu  more
Actor Tobias Menzies Named a WaterAid America Ambassador
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- WaterAid America issued the following news release: WaterAid today announces that actor Tobias Menzies (The Crown, Outlander, and Game of Thrones) has become an ambassador for the international charity. The announcement comes ahead of the launch of the third season of The Crown, which will be available on Netflix from November 17, 2019. Tobias will be seen as Prince Philip alongside Olivia Coleman, who plays Queen Elizabeth II. Tobias's first official duty in his new role   more
Advocates for Children of New York Commends City Efforts to Reduce Suspensions in Schools
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following news release: On November 1, 2019, the City released 2018-2019 school year data showing that, since the 2013-2014 school year, suspensions are at an all-time low, having declined by 38.5%. The City reported that major crime in schools declined by 31.9% during the same period. The school discipline data, which the Department of Education is required to report pursuant to the Student Safety Act, show that since last y  more
AIDS Patient Care and STDs Journal Issues 4 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 4 -- AIDS Patient Care and STDs, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers diagnostics and therapeutics care for HIV/AIDS patients, published four research articles on the following topics in its November 2019 edition: * Case Study of an Effective and Sustainable Antiretroviral Therapy Program in Rural South Africa * Intervention Messaging About Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Young, Black Sexual Minority Men * Natural History of Anal Squamous Intraepithelial  more
Albany Med Welcomes Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Dr. Kelley Banagan
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Kelley E. Banagan, M.D., a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon, has joined Albany Med's Department of Surgery. Dr. Banagan specializes in treating patients for a broad range of spine-related conditions that include degenerative disc disease, spinal deformity, spinal tumors, traumatic injury, scoliosis and spinal stenosis. A native of the Albany area, she comes to   more
Albany Medical Center Social Worker Authors Book for Alzheimer's Patient Caregivers
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Mary Moller, MSW, a program specialist at The Alzheimer's Center at Albany Med, has authored "Alzheimer's Through the Stages" (Althea Press, 2019), a complete caregiver's guide to Alzheimer's. The book offers a detailed look at all seven stages of Alzheimer's progression as well as detailed guides and sample dialogues to help caregivers handle everything from doctor visits   more
Albany Medical Center Welcomes Primary Care Provider Dr. Dimple Ghassi
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Dimple Ghassi, M.D., an internal medicine physician who has a special interest in geriatric medicine and in improving processes for clinical care, has joined Albany Med's Department of Medicine. Most recently, Dr. Ghassi served as medical director at Eddy Senior Care/PACE, a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. She has also served as a hospitalist at Albany Med an  more
Alliance for Downtown New York: Small and Midsize Deals Continue Strong Leasing Momentum in Lower Manhattan
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Alliance for Downtown New York issued the following news release: Lower Manhattan leasing activity was up 38% over the five-year quarterly average and was driven in large part by small and midsize deals under 100,000 sq. ft that accounted for 70% of all new activity -- including nearly a third of which were small deals under 25,000 sq. ft., according to the Alliance for Downtown New York's Q3 2019 Lower Manhattan Real Estate Market Report. With 5.61 million sq. ft. leas  more
American Federation of Musicians: In Lead Up to Disney Plus Launch, Musicians Rally for Fair Pay
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The American Federation of Musicians issued the following news: Musicians held a rally with a brass band performing outside Disney Streaming Services headquarters in Chelsea Market today, calling on the studio to put its "decency-over-dollars" philosophy into practice and pay musicians fairly. The protest comes just days before Disney launches its new streaming platform, Disney Plus, next week. The new service is expected to attract 60-90 million subscribers in the next few  more
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Names New Officers, Board for 2020
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers issued the following news release, dated Nov. 11: The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) announced today that Monty M. Alger, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Institute for Natural Gas Research at Pennsylvania State University, will become President of AIChE in 2020. Alger succeeds 2019 President Kimberly Ogden, Interim Vice President for Research and Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engin  more
American Jewish Committee Praises Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis for Endorsing International Antisemitism Definition
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris praised Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for endorsing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. Mitsotakis announced his endorsement in a meeting today with the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (KIS) on the eve of the 81st anniversary of Kristallnacht. AJC, the leading global Jewish advocac  more
American Lung Association and the Ad Council Launch New PSAs for Lung Cancer Awareness Month to Promote Lifesaving Screening
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Advertising Council issued the following news release: To raise awareness of lung cancer--the leading cancer killer of women and men--the American Lung Association and the Ad Council have launched a new phase of work this November during Lung Cancer Awareness Month for their successful "Saved By The Scan"campaign. The campaign, created pro bono by advertising agency Hill Holliday,educates current and former smokers about the low-dose CT scan that can detect lung cancer i  more
American National Standards Institute Congratulates ISO, IEC, and ITU Committee for JPEG on Emmy Award Achievement
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - JTC 1, SC 29 group developed the JPEG standard * * * The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) congratulates the experts of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), which recently received an Engineering Emmy. ANSI serves as th  more
American National Standards Institute Honors Distinguished Leaders During World Standards Week
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Awardees Recognized at the 2019 Leadership and Service Awards Banquet Ceremony * * * The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) congratulates award winners who were honored last night at the 2019 ANSI Leadership and Service Awards Banquet and Ceremony. "The work of the honorees represents a tremendous scope of impact and requires true commitment - a willingness to put in long hours  more
American National Standards Institute Recognizes FAA's Drone Safety Awareness Week
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - ANSI supports the safety of drones through its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization Collaborative (UASSC) * * * As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hosts its first-ever National Drone Safety Awareness Week, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recognizes standardization work that supports drone applications. FAA encourages the industry to host drone related even  more
American National Standards Institute's 2018-2019 Annual Report Now Available
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Report released during ANSI's Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon during World Standards Week * * * The 2018-2019 Annual Report from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is now available. Entitled Expanding to New Horizons, the report informs stakeholders of ANSI's key initiatives and accomplishments over the past year. It also documents financial activities of the Institute   more
American National Standards Institute: Standards Help Capture the Moment With New Technology for Smartphone Cameras
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: For years, smartphone cameras have provided a convenient and easy way to snap pictures without having to buy, carry, or learn how to use extra equipment. This convenience, however, has traditionally come at the expense of a picture's quality. With a high value placed on the small size and light weight of cell phones, cell phone cameras must use smaller or fewer lenses that may not capture the same d  more
American Society of Interior Designers to Showcase Impact of Design at Bdny
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The American Society of Interior Designers issued the following news release: The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is headed to BDNY, the leading trade fair and conference for hospitality design professionals. Now in its 10th year, BDNY brings together over 8,000 designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, owners, and developers with over 750 manufacturers for hospitality interiors in New York at the Jacob K. Javits Center, November 10-11, 2019. ASID   more
American Society of Nephrology: Artificial Intelligence Technology May Improve Care for Patients Needing Dialysis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release: Machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, may help improve care for patients with kidney failure. The findings come from a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2019 November 5-November 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. For the study, Ollie Fielding (pulseData, in New York) and his colleagues deployed a machine learning model to identify patients at  more
Announcing the Time and Money 2020 Agenda: The ATIS Workshop on Distributed Ledger Technologies and Timing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions issued the following news release: ATIS today announced the agenda for its forthcoming conference Time and Money 2020: The Workshop on Distributed Ledger Technologies and Timing. The event delivers an opportunity to learn from the experts about the critical role of timing and synchronization in enabling security and authentication within a distributed ledger technology (DLT) environment. Time and Money 2020 will be hel  more
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund 2019 Asian American Exit Poll in Virginia, Texas, and Pennsylvania
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) today released preliminary results of its nonpartisan exit poll of more than 500 Asian American voters in the Nov. 5, 2019 elections in Virginia, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Asian Americans strongly favored Democratic candidates in close races in Virginia and supported stricter gun control laws in all three states. AALDEF will also   more
ASPCA Participates in the Subaru Share the Love Event for Twelfth Year in a Row
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release: * * * - ASPCA and Subaru celebrate longstanding partnership aimed at impacting thousands of animals across the country * * * For the twelfth year in a row, the ASPCA(R) (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) is participating as a national charity partner in the 2019 Subaru Share the Love(R) Event, which will benefit thousands of animals across the c  more
Association of Equipment Manufacturers: Brindisi Tours KUHN Distribution Center, Touts USMCA
VERNON, New York, Nov. 5 -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news release: The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and KUHN North America hosted Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) on November 4. I Make America, AEM's national grassroots campaign, works throughout the year to host elected officials and other policymakers at member companies' facilities across the United States. Brindisi toured the agricultural and industrial equipment distribution facility, w  more
Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health: NYU - A Roadmap to Ending the Opioid Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: A report coauthored by Dr. Cheryl Healton, Dean of New York University's College of Global Public Health and professor of Public Health Policy and Management, was published by The Journal of the American Medical Association titled "The Opioid Crisis, Corporate Responsibility, and Lessons From the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement." Highlighting the gravity of the opioid crisis  more
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Awards 2019 Outstanding Achievement Prizes to Nine Leading Psychiatric Researchers
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Brain and Behavior Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Pardes Humanitarian Prize Presented to Dr. William T. Carpenter, Jr. Honorary Prize Presented to Cynthia Germanotta and Born This Way Foundation * * * The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, the world's largest private funder of mental health research grants, awarded its 2019 Outstanding Achievement Prizes and the 2019 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health at its International Awards   more
Business Intelligence Group Honors Karen Abramson, CEO of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, for Her Executive Leadership
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting division CEO Karen Abramson has been honored with the Woman of the Year award by the Business Intelligence Group in their 2019 BIG Awards for Business. Abramson was recognized for fostering a culture of innovation and bringing to market groundbreaking expert solutions that help firms leverage digital transformation. Launched in 2012, the BIG Awards for Business offer companies in all ver  more
Cancer Research Institute: Trends in Global PD-1/PD-L1 Immunotherapy
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Cancer Research Institute issued the following news: The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all cancers, announced today the publication in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery of its newest analysis of the global landscape of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor drug development for cancer treatment. The report, titled, "Trends in clinical development of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors," provides an objective   more
Candid: Disaster Giving Report Shows Foundations and Public Charities Funded Nearly $504 Million in 2017
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Candid issued the following news release: * * * - Data shows significant increase from 2016 funding in response to costliest year of U.S. natural disasters * * * Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) announce the sixth edition of their annual research report, Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2019: Data to Drive Decisions. The report draws from 12 data sources and documents $45 billion in private, public, corporate, and individual disaster-relat  more
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center: Study Reveals Best Options for Coronary Artery Disease Patients
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 -- The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center issued the following news release: A study of thousands of patients with the most common form of heart disease shows that many are not receiving the best treatment to prevent future heart attacks and extend their lives. The study of patients with coronary artery disease, led by the Smidt Heart Institute Chair of Cardiac Surgery, Joanna Chikwe, was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Chikwe directed t  more
Cell Research Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Cell Research, a journal that says it features life sciences related to molecular and cell biology, published five research articles, including the following topics, in its November 2019 edition: * BH3-only proteins target BCL-xL/MCL-1, not BAX/BAK, to initiate apoptosis * Distinct enhancer signatures in the mouse gastrula delineate progressive cell fate continuum during embryo development * Endothelial CDS2 deficiency causes VEGFA-mediated vascular regression and tumor in  more
Center for American Progress: City Leaders Call on Supreme Court to Keep DACA Protections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: Today, city representatives from New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Dodge City, Kansas, joined Tom Jawetz, vice president of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress; Cities for Action; and Atlanta-based DACA recipient Yehimi Cambron to underscore what is at stake for cities and communities as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to review the lawfulness of the Trump administration's termination  more
Center for Constitutional Rights Issues Statement on Deportation of Human Rights Defender Shakir
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement in response to the decision by the Israeli Supreme Court to uphold the order for human rights defender Omar Shakir to leave the country: "The Israeli court's decision to allow the deportation of human rights defender Omar Shakir because of his advocacy and support for human rights in Israel and Palestine is outrageous, but not shocking. "The Israeli government, and now the courts, have increased their atta  more
Center for Reproductive Rights: New Abortion Lawsuit Seeks to Expand Access in Oklahoma
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * - New case highlights telemedicine and advanced practice clinicians as avenues to increasing abortion access * * * Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a lawsuit challenging two anti-abortion laws in Oklahoma, both of which are medically unnecessary and limit access to abortion care. This is the sixth lawsuit the Center for Reproductive Rights has filed against Oklahoma in five years.   more
Center for Reproductive Rights: Oklahoma Supreme Court Steps in to Block Abortion Ban After Rogue Ruling
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * - Court issues order temporarily blocking a ban on the standard method of abortion after 14 weeks of pregnancy * * * Today, the Oklahoma Supreme Court granted an emergency request to block the state's ban on the standard method of abortion after approximately 14 weeks of pregnancy. The Center for Reproductive Rights asked the state's high court to step in after an Oklahoma state trial court upheld  more
Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics Issues Statement on Trump Foundation Settlement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics issued the following statement by Executive Director Noah Bookbinder on a judge's order that President Trump pay $2 million as part of a settlement with the New York Attorney General's Office over malfeasance with the Trump Foundation: "More than three years ago, we first drew America's attention to Donald Trump's illegal operation of his eponymous charitable foundation for his own personal and political benefit. "Over the next six  more
Cloud Software Solutions From Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Take Gold and Silver at the 2019 Golden Bridge Awards
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer today announced that its innovative CCH Axcess(TM) Financial Prep and CCH Axcess(TM) iQ solutions, part of the award-winning, cloud-based CCH Axcess(TM) platform, were recently recognized with Gold and Silver Awards in the 2019 Golden Bridge Awards. The coveted annual Golden Bridge Awards program encompasses the world's best in organizational performance, innovations, products and services, and customer   more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: 14th Annual Double Helix Medals Dinner Raises Over $4 Million
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Nov. 7 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) hosted the 14th annual Double Helix Medals dinner (DHMD) on November 6th and raised $4.5 million to support basic research. Held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, the gala honored the contributions to scientific research and advocacy of Dr. Nancy Wexler and Boomer Esiason. Dr. Wexler is the Higgins Professor of Neuropsychology in th  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: High School Senior Wins Big in Breakthrough Junior Challenge
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Nov. 5 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Jeffery Chen, 17, just won $400,000 in educational prizes for sharing his love of science with the world. Now, with the help of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's DNA Learning Center, he's bringing that love back to his high school, with the gift of a state-of-the-art lab space. Chen, of Burlingame, Calif., was the winner of the fifth annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global competition wher  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Scientists Take Action to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Bias
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Nov. 7 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: A diverse group of scientists gathered last December at the Banbury Center in Cold Spring Harbor, NY, to confront how institutions and funding agencies can prevent sexual harassment and gender bias in the STEM workforce. The conclusions from the meeting are highlighted in a new paper published in Science, which included 23 authors from a variety of fields. The authors hope the ideas will impact  more
Committee to Protect Journalists: Arson Attack Damages Indigenous Newspaper Office in Canada
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news: Authorities in the Six Nations Territory in Canada should conduct a prompt and thorough investigation into an arson attack on the offices of the Turtle Island News newspaper, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. In the early morning of October 28, a truck rammed into the outlet's newsroom in Six Nations Territory in Southern Ontario, and unidentified individuals doused the vehicle and the building w  more
Committee to Protect Journalists: Indian Government Threatens to Cancel Journalist Aatish Taseer's Overseas Citizenship
NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 7 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news: The Indian government must cease making threats to revoke the overseas citizenship of journalist Aatish Taseer, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. On August 13, the Indian Home Ministry sent a notice to Taseer, a New York-based journalist and author who criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a May cover story he wrote for Time magazine, threatening to revoke his overseas citizenship, a  more
Common Cause: Court Lifts Confidentiality on Hofeller Files in Several Key States
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Common Cause issued the following news release: Today Wake County Superior Court Judge Vince Rozier lifted a confidentiality designation on more than one hundred thousand documents created by the late Thomas Hofeller, the Republican operative responsible for many of the most controversial GOP gerrymanders of the last decade. The order lifts a confidentiality designation on documents pertaining to Arizona, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin  more
Community Foundation Announces New Hire
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: The Central New York Community Foundation has hired one employee. Darrell Buckingham, Manager, Foundation and Facility Operations Darrell joined the Central New York Community Foundation team in July to serve as Manager, Foundation and Facility Operations. Darrell previously served as Personnel Officer for the Onondaga County Public Libraries and is the former Chapter President for Central Ne  more
Council on Social Work Education Awarded $150,000 Policy Grant From the New York Community Trust
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- The Council on Social Work Education issued the following news release: The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has been awarded a $150,000 grant from The New York Community Trust (NYCT) to support the fourth cycle of its Policy Practice in Field Education Initiative. The grant will support social work programs seeking to develop policy-focused field education and community engagement projects. CSWE's Policy Practice in Field Education Initiative enables sch  more
Counter Extremism Project: Tech & Terrorism-Twitter Reverses Course, Suspends Hamas and Hezbollah
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Following Public Outrage and Criticism from U.S. Lawmakers, Twitter Reverses Policy * * * Twitter has suspended internationally designated terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah from its platform. The decision came in response to criticism and pressure from U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer, Tom Reed, Max Rose, and Brian Fitzpatrick, who demanded the tech giant eliminate the terrorist groups' online  more
CPR Launches New Mass Claims Protocol and Procedure
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution issued the following news release: Recognizing that there have been many recent instances of mass arbitrations brought against single entities in the employment arena, but little innovation in how to address them, CPR has harnessed the experience of its members and neutrals knowledgeable in this area and developed an Employment Related Mass Claims Protocol. The Protocol offers a procedure for fairly and effic  more
Cyberpsychology, Behavior & Social Networking Journal Issues 6 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 8 -- Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal that says it publishes research on understanding the social, behavioral and psychological impact of social networking practices, including Twitter, Facebook and internet gaming and commerce, published sixresearch articles on the following topics in its November 2019 edition: * Adolescents' Beliefs About Peers' Engagement in an Online Self-Harm Challenge: Exploring the Role of Individual Ch  more
Doctors Without Borders Issues Statement on People Affected by Floods in Central Somalia
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following statement by Gautam Chatterjee, representative in Somalia and Somaliland: Heavy rains in late October have caused widespread flooding in Somalia, displacing close to 270,000 people. The worst affected region is Hiiraan, in central Somalia, where Beledweyne district is flooded. People there have left their homes and have gone to seek shelter in higher areas. The main Beledweyne hospital is not functiona  more
Downstate Medical Center Issues Statement on Conscience Rule for Health Workers
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 8 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following statement by President Wayne J. Riley on District Court ruling regarding the Conscience Rule for health workers: "As doctors who swear an oath to provide life-saving medical care for those in need, and as healthcare workers providing care in the Brooklyn community, we have a moral obligation to put the health of the patient first. "Politically-motivated federal guidance that allows individual healthcare professionals t  more
Dr. Ullas Karanth Honored Upon Retirement From WCS
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * - First Recipient of The Wildlife Conservation Society's George Schaller Lifetime Award in Wildlife Conservation Science * * * WCS has honored Dr. Ullas Karanth, upon his retirement, with The Wildlife Conservation Society's George Schaller Lifetime Award in Wildlife Conservation Science. The award is named after WCS's Dr. George Schaller, a world leader in wildlife conservation. Dr. Karanth was gi  more
Educators for Excellence-New York Reacts to New York Teacher Workforce Diversity Report
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release: After months of meetings with legislators and other education officials across the state, Educators for Excellence-New York (E4E-New York), a teacher-led organization, reacts to the release of the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) draft report on state-wide workforce diversity data. "This crucial information about teacher diversity is a wake-up siren for leaders in Albany and City Hall. Policy leaders   more
Empire State Building to Light Tower in Celebration of Sesame Workshop Street 50th Anniversary
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: * * * - The Mayor's Office of New York City Declares "Caroll Spinney Day" to Honor Puppeteer Behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch * * * Sesame Street is turning 50! To mark the anniversary of the beloved children's program - and the nonprofit educational organization behind the show, Sesame Workshop - the Empire State Building will be lit in the familiar yellow and green of the Sesame Street sign on Sunday, November 1  more
Environment America: Fighting for a Brighter Future - Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Rollback of Federal Energy-Efficient Light Bulb Standards
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Environment America issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. PIRG, Environment America, other green and consumer groups file litigation * * * A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit today to challenge a U.S. Department of Energy rule rolling back light bulb efficiency standards. The petition to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit calls for the court to invalidate the unlawful rollback rule, which would mean that the energy-saving O  more
Environmental Defense Fund Issues Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawal U.S. From Paris Agreement
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Nathaniel Keohane, senior vice president for climate program: The Trump administration announced today it has formally notified the United Nations that the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. The withdrawal would take effect on Nov. 4, 2020. "The landmark Paris Agreement was a good deal for the United States and the climate the day it was signed, and it remains a good deal for the U  more
Episcopal Relief & Development Launches Million Dollar Match Campaign
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news release: Episcopal Relief & Development is kicking off its annual holiday match, offering supporters and donors the opportunity to double their impact with a donation. Thanks to a generous group of donors, for the second year in a row, contributions that Episcopal Relief & Development receives between now and the end of the year will be doubled, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $1 million. "No matter where I   more
Everytown Denounces Sen. Joni Ernst for Refusing to Take Up Violence Against Women Act With Gun Safety Provisions
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Senate Floor Speech, Sen. Joni Ernst Caved to NRA, Said Senate Republicans Would Not Move Forward on House-Passed Version of VAWA With Provisions to Disarm Domestic Abusers - NRA Spent More Than $3 Million to Elect Joni Ernst in 2014 * * * Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown, denounced Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the lead Republican negotiator for the Violence Against Wome  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Interactive Platform Lets Users Easily Look Up Gun Violence Data for States, Counties
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund today unveiledEveryStat for Gun Safety, a first-of-its-kind interactive, publicly-available platform that brings the most recent available national, state and county data on gun deaths within instant reach. EveryStat breaks down gun deaths by state, county, intent, gender, race and ethnicity, and it includes key statistics on: * Homicides, suicides, and unintentional shootings   more
Everytown For Gun Safety Responds to Secret Service Report on Gun Violence in Schools
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Everytown for Gun Safety, American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association Previously Released Comprehensive School Safety Recommendations * * * Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown, along with the National Education Association today released the following statements in response to the Secret Service's National Threat Assessme  more
Extremist Content Online: ISIS Declares Leadership Replacements Following the Deaths of Baghdadi, Muhajir
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Neo-Nazi James Mason Condemned Confiscation of an Atomwaffen Division Member's Weapons on Siege Culture Website * * * The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. This week's edition found that ISIS's Al Furqan Media Foundation formally announced the deaths of their for  more
FairVote: New York City Voters Adopt Ranked Choice Voting by Landslide, Adding to National Momentum for Change
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- FairVote issued the following news release: * * * - Voters will use ranked choice voting for all primaries and special elections in nation's largest city of 8 million; first use in open seat mayoral election in 2021 * * * FairVote hailed the overwhelming approval by New York City voters to use ranked choice voting to elect the mayor, comptroller, public advocate, borough president and members of the City Council starting in June 2021. New York is the largest city in the n  more
Family Equality Council Welcomes Court Decision Blocking Trump Administration 'Conscience Rule' for Health Care Providers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Family Equality Council issued the following news release: Family Equality welcomes the decision announced today blocking the Trump administration's "conscience rule" that allowed health care providers to refuse treatment or medical services on the basis of their religious beliefs. The rule, finalized by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this year and set to take effect later this month, was declared unconstitutional by U.S. District Judge Paul   more
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research: Kidney Failure Patients Find Relief in New Clinical Dialysis Drug Trial
MANHASSET, New York, Nov. 9 -- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research issued the following news release: * * * - Dr. Steven Fishbane presents clinical trial results at ASN's Kidney Week * * * As published in The New England Journal of Medicine, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research investigators found that patients undergoing hemodialysis who had moderate-to-severe pruritus experience a significant reduction in itch intensity and an increase in quality of life after they received the d  more
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research: MapYourHealth Adds Diversity to Genetic Medicine
MANHASSET, New York, Nov. 8 -- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research issued the following news release: * * * - Research volunteers wanted to help expand data on genetic predispositions * * * Genetic research holds incredible promise for driving medicine forward. Researchers hope that this approach will replace traditional trial-and-error in creating treatment and prevention strategies that precisely target an individual's genetic risk. Genetic tests can already reveal if those with a fam  more
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research: Over-The-Skin Electrical Stimulation Helps Provide Movement in Quad-Riplegics
MANHASSET, New York, Nov. 7 -- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research issued the following news release: * * * - Feinstein Institutes research examines new closed-loop neurostimulatio * * * Researchers at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research used new closed-loop neurostimulation methods and textile-based electrodes to facilitate individual finger movement and grasp force regulation in quadriplegia individuals. Their results were published in the Springer Nature journal, Bioelectro  more
Ford Foundation: Understanding the Organizational Needs of Our Grantees
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news: A key part of our BUILD grants is the Organizational Mapping Tool (OMT), an open-source assessment tool to help nonprofits identify and prioritize where they need strengthening as organizations. The tool is designed to provide clear qualitative markers of development, creating an assessment of an organization's current state as well as a roadmap for its improvement. BUILD grantees use the tool at the beginning of their grant per  more
Former US Ambassador to the UN H.E. Nikki Haley to Be Honored With Prestigious World Jewish Congress Theodor Herzl Award
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder will honor former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, H.E. Nikki Haley, on November 6 with the WJC's annual Theodor Herzl Award, which recognizes outstanding individuals who work to promote Herzl's ideals for a safer, more tolerant world for the Jewish people. Joel Grey, the legendary actor, singer, director, and photographer, will be presented with the W  more
Heredity Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Heredity, a journal from the Genetics Society that says it covers a topic within the field of genetics, published eight research articles on the following topics in its December 2019 edition: * Accelerated inbreeding depression suggests synergistic epistasis for deleterious mutations in Drosophila melanogaster * Sibling competition does not magnify inbreeding depression in North American Arabidopsis lyrata * Population structure in landrace barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) duri  more
Human Gene Therapy Journal Issues 10 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 8 -- Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal that says it focuses on the human aspect of gene therapy, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its November 2019 edition: * Bridging the Clinical Gap for DNA-Based Antibody Therapy Through Translational Studies in Sheep * Development of a Gene Therapy Vector for RDH12-Associated Retinal Dystrophy * Dual ABCA4-AAV Vector Treatment Reduces Pathogenic Retinal A2E Accumulation in a Mouse Model of Au  more
Human Rights Watch: 128 Rights Groups Urge New York Legislature to Implement Pretrial Reforms
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following letter: * * * - Reforms Bring Fairness and Transparency to NY Criminal Legal System * * * The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Speaker Carl E. Heastie LOB 932 Albany, NY 12248 Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins 188 State Street Room 907, Legislative Office Building Albany, NY 12247 Dear Governor Andrew Cuomo, Speaker Carl Heastie, and Senate Major  more
Human Rights Watch: New Chairs to Lead Human Rights Watch Board
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Tech entrepreneur and human rights activist Amy Rao will lead the international board of directors at Human Rights Watch, succeeding co-chairs Hassan Elmasry and Robert Kissane in October 2019. In 2020, Neil Rimer, a Human Rights Watch board member since 2009, will join her as co-chair. Rao takes on this role as we confront major threats to human rights, including the rise of authoritarian populist leaders, the climate c  more
Huntington's Disease Society'S New York City Marathon Team Raises More Than $133,000 to Support the Fight Against HD
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Huntington's Disease Society of America issued the following news: The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) 2019 New York City Marathon Team featured twenty-five runners from twenty different States all willing to take on 26.2 miles to support the fight against Huntington's disease (HD), a rare neurological disease. To date, the HDSA team raised more than $133,000 finishing in the top 18 among all NYC Marathon Charity Partners. "From seasoned athletes to fir  more
Institute of International Education: UNIFOR Global Research Fellows Gather in Brazil to Share Research, Strengthen Collaborations
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Institute of International Education issued the following news release: Fellows from The University of Fortaleza's (UNIFOR) Global Research Fellowship Program gathered in Fortaleza in August for events that underscored the university's commitment to research and the production of knowledge. Established in 2018, the program has enabled five distinguished scholars from Canada and the United States to conduct collaborative research with UNIFOR faculty with the aim of increa  more
Insurance Information Institute: Reducing U.S.'s Wildfire Risks Will Require Concerted Action
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Boosting Resilience to Extreme Events Is an Insurance Industry Priority * * * Nearly a year after the deadliest and costliest wildfire in U.S. history, insurers and the customers they cover are revisiting how to reduce their collective exposure to this risk, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). "While our research has been in the works for the last year because of Califor  more
Interactive Advertising Bureau Names Rick Berger Vice President of Member Engagement
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: IAB, the national trade association for the digital media and marketing industries, today named veteran digital industry sales leader Rick Berger to the role of Vice President, Membership Engagement. He will be responsible for increasing member engagement and satisfaction, developing the trade group's strategic partnership programs and helping its member companies meet their business objectives. Reporting   more
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: Proposed SEC Rules to Restrict Proxy Access Break Faith With Investors
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release: * * * - Agency caves to pressure from trade associations like the Business Roundtable, U.S. Chamber, andNational Association of Manufacturers to the detriment of shareholders and the public interest. * * * Today's 3-2, party-line vote by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding proposed changes to its shareholder proposal rule that would severely restrict investors' access t  more
Interfaith Global Leaders Will Receive Reform Judaism Highest Honors at 75th URJ Biennial
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Union for Reform Judaism issued the following news release: * * * - Tri-Faith Initiative, Julie Fisher and Ambassador Daniel Shapiro, and Cantor Barbara Ostfeld to Be Honored at URJ Biennial * * * Preeminent Jewish and interfaith global leaders will receive Reform Judaism's highest honors at the 75th URJ Biennial in Chicago, Illinois, in December 2019. The Tri-Faith Initiative of Omaha, Nebraska, Julie Fisher and Ambassador Daniel Shapiro, and Cantor Barbara Ostfeld   more
International Journal of Constitutional Law Issues 9 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The International Journal of Constitutional Law from the New York University School of Law, published nine research articles on the following topics in its July 2019 edition: * Constitutional amendment in Laos * Dialogic remedies * Hubris, constitutionalism, and "the indissoluble unity of the Spanish nation": The repression of Catalan secessionist referenda in Spanish constitutional law * Interrogating dialogic theories of judicial review * Is the Commonwealth's approac  more
International Rescue Committee Issues Remarks at Stockholm Human Rights Award
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following remarks by President and CEO David Miliband at Human Rights Award: "I am delighted to accept this award, with humility and gratitude, on behalf of 13,000 IRC staff and 15,000 volunteers working in more than 40 countries and 190 field sites around the world. The nutrition worker in Juba, South Sudan; the child protection worker in Raqqa, Syria; the gender-based violence responder in Helmand, Afghanistan; the refugee rese  more
International Rescue Committee Issues Statement on Signing of FY 2020 Presidential Determination
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement by Hans Van de Weerd, vice president of resettlement, asylum and integration: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds today to the signing of the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions at just 18,000 refugees for Fiscal Year 2020 - the lowest level in the history of the resettlement program and well below the historic norm of 95,000 refugees. The IRC previously responded to the Administrati  more
International Sanitary Supply Association: Ecolab Lauded for Advancing Gender Parity Amongst Board
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- ISSA, formerly the International Sanitary Supply Association, issued the following news release: Ecolab Inc. has been named a 2019 Corporate Champion by the Women's Forum of New York The nonprofit's annual award recognizes firms for promoting gender parity within their board of directors. Five of Ecolab's thirteen board members are female. "We recognize the strategic advantage of a gender-diverse board as we continue our work in building a more diverse and incl  more
Israeli Supreme Court Approves Expelling Head of Human Rights Watch in Palestine
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Jewish Voice for Peace issued the following news release: * * * - "Israel can't hide the truth: Every day it is slipping further from any pretense at democracy" * * * Yesterday the Israeli Supreme Court approved the Israeli government expelling the head of Human Rights Watch in Israel and Palestine, Omar Shakir, because it objected to his personal convictions. According to The Washington Post, "Israel has said that its actions were limited to Shakir." Yet, just the d  more
Issues 2020: Drug Spending is Reducing Health Care Costs
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * - Even the costliest prescription drugs lower overall health care costs * * * Many presidential candidates cast pharmaceutical drug prices as gratuitously expensive and intentionally punitive--an example of corporate greed run amok. But the reality is that expensive prescriptions are not to blame for America's steadily rising health care costs. In a new issue brief from the Manhattan Inst  more
Jose Calderon Joins the National Basketball Players Association as the Special Assistant to the Executive Director
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The National Basketball Players Association issued the following news release: The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is pleased to announce that Jose Calderon is joining the organization as the Special Assistant to the Executive Director for the 2019-2020 NBA season. In this new role, Calderon will work closely with NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts and the NBPA's senior management team to advise on union strategy as well as on specific issues relevant to   more
Journal of American Studies Issues 6 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Nov. 6 -- The Journal of American Studies, a journal that says it seeks to critique and interrogate the notion of "America", pursuing this through international perspectives on the history, literature, politics and culture of the U.S. from the British Association for American Studies, published six research articles on the following topics in its November 2019 edition: * "Will the Jungle Take Over?" National Review and the Defense of Western Civilization in the Era of Ci  more
Journal of Cell Biology Issues 16 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Journal of Cell Biology, a peer-reviewed journal that describe applied cell biology in immunology, neurobiology, metabolism, virology, developmental biology and plant biology, published 16 research articles on the following topics in its November 2019 edition: * PINCH-1-Smurf1 signaling axis mediates mechano-regulation of BMPR2 and stem cell differentiation * Intrinsic compartmentalization code for peripheral membrane proteins in photoreceptor neurons * Ancestral roles  more
Journal of Experimental Medicine Issues 7 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Journal of Experimental Medicine, a journal that says it features studies in medical biology, published seven research articles, including the following topics, in its November 2019 edition: * Cytosolic PCNA interacts with p47phox and controls NADPH oxidase NOX2 activation in neutrophils * Endothelial IQGAP1 regulates leukocyte transmigration by directing the LBRC to the site of diapedesis * Gasdermin D in peripheral myeloid cells drives neuroinflammation in experiment  more
Journal of Fluid Mechanics Issues 14 Research Articles in Jan. 10, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Journal of Fluid Mechanics that says it covers theoretical, computational and experimental investigations of all aspects of the mechanics of fluids, published 14 research articles on the following topics in its Jan. 10, 2020 edition: * Causality of energy-containing eddies in wall turbulence * Comparison of entrainment in turbulent line plumes adjacent to and distant from a vertical wall * Control of baroclinic instability by submesoscale topography * Diffusive growth  more
Journal of General Physiology Issues 3 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Journal of General Physiology, a journal that says it features biological, chemical or physical mechanisms of physiological significance, published three research articles on the following topics in its November 2019 edition: * Low temperature traps myosin motors of mammalian muscle in a refractory state that prevents activation * Voltage-clamp recordings of light responses from wild-type and mutant mouse cone photoreceptors The November 2019 edition of the AIDS Patien  more
Journal of Rheology Issues 12 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
MELVILLE, New York, Nov. 9 -- The Journal of Rheology, a journal from the Society of Rheology that says it provides coverage of issues drawn from industry and academia, published 12 research articles, including the following topics, in its November 2019 edition: * Analyzing onset of nonlinearity of a colloidal gel at the critical point * Correlation between morphology, rheological behavior, and electrical behavior of conductive cocontinuous LLDPE/EVA blends containing commercial graphene nanop  more
Lambda Legal Applauds as Second Judge Vacates HHS Denial of Care Rule
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Lambda Legal issued the following news release: * * * - "Two judges in two days have recognized the Denial of Care Rule for what it is, an egregious and unconstitutional attack on women, LGBT people and other vulnerable populations." * * * Today, U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington Judge Stanley A. Bastian struck down the Denial of Care Rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), becoming the second judge in two days to  more
Lancet Child and Adolescent Health Issues 4 Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, a journal that says it features child health across the disciplines of general paediatrics, adolescent medicine, or child development, published four research articles on the following topics in its December 2019 edition: * Effectiveness of a chronic cough management algorithm at the transitional stage from acute to chronic cough in children: a multicenter, nested, single-blind, randomised controlled trial * Prescription opioid dispensing  more
Latin GRAMMY Stars to Score Vegan Handbags Courtesy of PETA Latino, Gunas New York
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: During the lead-up to the 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards(R), PETA Latino representatives will be backstage in the official talent gift lounge at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to award luxury leather-free, vegan handbags from Gunas New York to presenters and performers, with custom engraved, tiger-shaped keychains emblazoned with the message "Compassion is key: Don't take self  more
LatinoJustice PRLDEF: Philadelphia Takes Steps to Comply With Language Access Provision of the Voting Rights Act
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release: Last week, LatinoJustice PRLDEF and CEIBA Philadelphia sent a letter to the Philadelphia City Solicitor delineating how the city was in violation Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, a federal law that mandates, in certain jurisdictions, that all information that is provided to voters in English be provided in other languages to voters who are limited English proficient. In Philadelphia, Section 203 of the Voting Right  more
Leading Drug Policy Advocates to Be Honored at International Drug Policy Alliance Reform Conference
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release: * * * - Distinguished Recipients, including Marsha Rosenbaum, Philippines Journalists The Nightcrawlers, George Gascon and Others Recognized for their Contributions to Ending the War on Drugs * * * Leading drug policy advocates will be honored at an awards ceremony on Thursday, November 7, at the International Drug Policy Reform Conference taking place in St. Louis, MO. The awards recognize those that have made s  more
Lori Esposito Murray Appointed President of Committee for Economic Development of the Conference Board
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Committee for Economic Development issued the following news release: Today, The Conference Board announced the appointment of Dr. Lori Esposito Murray as President of its public policy center, the Committee for Economic Development (CED). Murray will succeed retiring CED President Bernard Bailey, effective December 2019. Murray joins CED with extensive experience at the highest echelons of domestic and international policy. She currently serves as an adjunct senior fel  more
Mindshare China Wins 11 Awards at MMA 2019 Smarties X, Smarties North America Award Programs
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Mobile Marketing Association issued the following news release: Honoring the teams and talent who leverage the power of mobile and emerging technologies to create innovative campaigns that drive business impact, the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) today announced the winners for the 2019 SMARTIES X and SMARTIES North America Award Programs at the annual Celebration of Talent. Launched for the first time this year, SMARTIES X is the highest achievement across the glob  more
Mobile Marketing Association Launches Online Rich Communications Services Resource Center to Guide Marketers
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Mobile Marketing Association issued the following news release: The MMA, the global trade group led by CMOs architecting the future of marketing, today launched a Rich Communication Services (RCS) Resource Center to help brands understand the improved opportunities available in an Android environment to deepen engagement with their customers. The resource comprises relevant and up to date content including case studies and thought leadership as well as the latest global   more
Moms Demand Action Denounces Sen. Ernst for Refusing to Take Up Violence Against Women Act With Gun Safety Provisions
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: * * * - In Senate Floor Speech, Sen. Joni Ernst Caved to NRA, Said Senate Republicans Would Not Move Forward on House-Passed Version of VAWA With Provisions to Disarm Domestic Abusers - NRA Spent More Than $3 Million to Elect Joni Ernst in 2014 * * * Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown, denounced Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the l  more
Moms Demand Action: As Special Session Looms, Will Wisconsin Lawmakers Learn From Virginia Elections?
MANHATTAN, New York, Nov. 6 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: On Thursday, at the direction of Gov. Evers, the Wisconsin legislature will convene for a special legislative session on background checks on all gun salesand an Extreme Risk bill. Already, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has said he plans to adjourn the session without voting or even a debate. But if last night's Virginia election results are a  more
Moms Demand Action: Support for Gun Safety Grows as Texas Lawmakers Plan to Meet in Odessa
MANHATTAN, New York, Nov. 6 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: Tomorrow, volunteers with the Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action in Permian Basin will testify at a Texas Senate Select Committee on Mass Violence hearing in Odessa. If you'd like to connect with a volunteer before or after the hearing, please don't hesitate to reach out. A new University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll found that 81 percent of Texas regi  more
Mount Sinai Launches New Precision Wellness 'N1' App
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * - A medical science tool for individuals to compare the effectiveness of wellness-related treatments * * * Have you ever wondered whether your double latte really helps you function better in that early-morning meeting? Or if melatonin truly gives you better sleep at night? Now there's a way to find out, thanks to a new mobile precision wellness iPhone app developed at the Icahn School of  more
Mount Sinai Medical-Legal Partnership Expands Legal Services for Neediest Patients
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: * * * - Programs Offer Free Special Education Law and Advocacy Assistance * * * Mount Sinai Medical-Legal Partnership (MSMLP), an organization formed to address the legal needs of Mount Sinai's neediest patients, unveiled two initiatives that provide free special education law and advocacy assistance to families and patients in need. The announcement was made at an event held Wednesday at Mount Sinai that al  more
Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Novel Method to Identify Patterns Among Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: A study published this month in BMJ Open by researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai proposes a novel method for identifying patterns in the frequency and cost of multiple chronic conditions (MCC). Researchers examined Medicaid claims data for 190,000 patients in the Mount Sinai Health System between 2012 and 2014. In this cohort, 61 percent of patients had MCC--the presence of two   more
Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Novel Method to Identify Patterns Among Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: A study published this month in BMJ Open by researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai proposes a novel method for identifying patterns in the frequency and cost of multiple chronic conditions (MCC). Researchers examined Medicaid claims data for 190,000 patients in the Mount Sinai Health System between 2012 and 2014. In this cohort, 61 percent of patients had MCC--the presence of two   more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Sends Letter to Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission Supporting Complaint Against Judge S. Kastrenakes
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: Today the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) sent a letter to the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission in support of a complaint filed by Florida State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. against Judge John S. Kastrenakes of the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida for violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct. The letter requests that the Commission specifically look into the judge's   more
NAFA Fleet Management Association: A Future Without Sedans?
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 7 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: NAFA Regular Member Robert Martinez, Deputy Commissioner, Support Services Bureau, New York City Police Department, only sees one real downside to switching his marked patrol fleet from sedans to SUVs. It's not about cost, fuel mileage, or performance. No, it's about the perception of all those things. What he's found instead is that the upsides are "almost too good to be true." So much s  more
National Association of City Transportation Officials Issues Statement on Mandatory Helmet Laws
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The National Association of City Transportation Officials issued the following statement by Executive Director Corinne Kisner in response to the recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board to improve bicyclist safety: "For the first time since 1972, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) turned its attention to bicycle safety and released a series of recommendations to protect people on bikes on US streets. NACTO applauds the Board's road design an  more
National Center for Law and Economic Justice: Groups Sue Louisiana Over Poor Mental Health Services for Children
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The National Center for Law and Economic Justice issued the following news: * * * - Medicaid-eligible children and families suffer from lack of intensive home and community-based mental health services, lawsuit states * * * Louisiana is failing to meet its obligation to provide mental health services to Medicaid-eligible children and families in the state, forcing thousands to unnecessarily cycle in and out of hospitals and psychiatric facilities far away from their homes  more
National Council of Jewish Women Issues Statement on Trump Administration Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The National Council of Jewish Women issued the following statement by Chief Policy Officer Jody Rabhan: The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) hails the decision from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York striking down the Trump administration's final "refusal of care" rule undermining access to health care and critical patient protections. NCJW Chief Policy Officer Jody Rabhan released the following statement: "Every single person deserves   more
National Family Planning Issues Statement on District Court Ruling Striking Down Health Care Refusal Rule
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Clare Coleman: Judge [Paul A.] Engelmayer in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York vacated the Trump administration's health care refusal rule in its entirety, which was scheduled to take effect on November 22, 2019. The ruling followed oral arguments by the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA), represented  more
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Researchers Reverse Aspects of Aging to Increase Myelin Repair in Rats
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: Researchers from the UK and Australia have found a way to make rat brain cells act more youthful, reversing some of the loss of healing capacity that normally comes with older age. Multiple sclerosis involves immune attacks that damage brain tissues, including the myelin coating on nerve fibers. The brain has its own resident stem cells, called OPCs, that can initiate myelin repair after damage. Robin Frankl  more
National Women's Law Center: Court Strikes Down Trump Administration's Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York struck down a Trump administration rule that would have allowed health care workers' personal beliefs to dictate patient care. The rule was finalized in May and set to take effect on November 22. The administration's "refusal of care" rule would have endangered patients by granting health care workers -- from physicians and nurses to recep  more
Nature Genetics Journal Issues 2 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Nature Genetics, a journal that encompasses genetic and functional genomic studies on human and plant traits and on other model organisms, published two research articles on the following topics in its November 2019 edition: * Genome-wide association analysis of venous thromboembolism identifies new risk loci and genetic overlap with arterial vascular disease * HDAC9 is implicated in atherosclerotic aortic calcification and affects vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype The  more
NBA G League Embarks on 19th Season With Record 28 Teams
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: The NBA G League tips off its 19th season today with eight games. Below are some highlights and numbers pertaining to the 2019-20 NBA G League season. Players and Teams * 28 - A record 28 teams will compete this year, more than triple the number that played during the inaugural season in 2001-02 (eight). * 40 - 40 NBA players have already been assigned to the NBA G League this season. * 3 - The Rio Gr  more
NBA TV Becomes First Linear Sports League Network to Launch Direct-to-Consumer Subscription Product
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: NBA Digital, jointly managed by the NBA and Turner Sports, today announced that NBA TV is now available directly to consumers from the NBA, becoming the first linear sports league network to launch a direct-to-consumer subscription offering. Through NBA.com and the NBA App, fans are now able to access the channel, which includes more than 100 exclusive live NBA games, original programming and an extensiv  more
New Doctor Joins Novant Health Family & Internal Medicine South Brunswick
WBOLIVIA, North Carolina, Nov. 4 -- Novant Health issued the following news release: Novant Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Maria Rivell to Novant Health Family & Internal Medicine South Brunswick. Rivell joined the clinic in November and is accepting new patients. Rivell attended medical school at Far Eastern University School of Medicine in the Philippines. She completed her anatomic pathology residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York and internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai  more
New PETA Ads Urge: 'Be More Like Trump'
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Ad Blitz Encourages Everyone to Pardon a Turkey This Thanksgiving * * * Walk around Midtown this month and you may see a timely holiday message from PETA that could surprise you: "Just This Once ... Be More Like Trump." The bipartisan plea--to pardon turkeys by keeping them off the Thanksgiving table--is now on display near Trump properties in Manhattan ahead of the holiday. "Turkeys h  more
New Study From EY and Institute of International Finance Tackles How Banks Can Manage Key Risks in the Next Decade
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Institute of International Finance issued the following news release: Managing risk over the next decade could prove more challenging due to 10 key risk factors, according to the new Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and Institute of International Finance (IIF) bank risk management survey, "An endurance course: Surviving and thriving through 10 major risks over the next decade." The risks (shown below), which started primarily as financial, have evolved into today's nonfinancial  more
New Study Shows Extent That Interferon Affects Activity of Immune Genes in People With National Multiple Sclerosis Society
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * - Researchers at the University of Chicago and collaborators used advanced technology to examine gene signals in immune cells from multiple blood samples from people with MS treated with interferon beta, people with MS who were untreated, and people without MS. - Among their findings, they report numerous irregularities in the status of genes related to immune activity in the untreated group that norm  more
New York Immigration Coalition Responds to Federal Court Dismissing Erie County Clerk's Lawsuit Against 'Green Light NY' Law
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following news release: * * * - Green Light Law Still to Go Into Effect on December 14, 2019 * * * Today, the United States District Court of the Western District of New York dismissed the Erie County vs. New York State lawsuit challenging the Green Light law. A coalition of eight states and the District of Columbia and the New York Civil Liberties Union filed a brief in support of New York State in September. The Green Light  more
New York State Bar Association Task Force on Parole System Releases Initial Report
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * - NYSBA Task Force Report Identifies Problems with the State's Current Parole System, Proposes Solutions * * * The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has adopted the initial report and recommendations by the task force studying the state's current system of parole. The report, which proposes several reforms, was approved at the State Bar's Nov. 2 House of Delegates meeting in Albany.   more
Northern Westchester Hospital: LiveOnNY, TSO Honor Joel Seligman During Organ Donor Enrollment Day
MOUNT KISCO, New York, Nov. 4 -- Northern Westchester Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Outgoing Northern Westchester Hospital head recognized for leadership * * * On Organ Donor Enrollment Day, Helen Irving, President & CEO of LiveOnNY, presented Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) President and CEO, Joel Seligman, with the Make A Difference award for his continued support of organ donation. Seligman was honored for his commitment to raising awaren  more
Northwell Health Awards Recognize 'Truly' Dedicated Doctors
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Nov. 7 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Five Northwell Health Physician Partners physicians earn top honors * * * Northwell Health recently honored five physicians with the health system's first ever Truly Awards, which recognize the impact doctors have made on their patients, families, communities and fellow team members. All 4,000 members of Northwell Health Physician Partners were eligible to receive nominations from their colleagues. Northwe  more
Northwell Health EMTs, First Responders Reunite With Baby Avyanna
MANHASSET, New York, Nov. 7 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Northwell EMTs help mom deliver baby on bathroom floor * * * Members of Northwell Health's Center for Emergency Medical Services (CEMS) and Malverne Police Department came to Katz Women's Hospital in Manhasset today to visit baby Avyanna Seerena Mangru, of Malverne, NY. When baby Avyanna decided to enter the world on November 5 - a day earlier than expected - her surprised mother, Anuradha Mangru, began screa  more
Northwell Health Names Cardiologist Jeffrey Kuvin to Senior Leadership Post
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Nov. 5 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Dr. Jeffrey Kuvin will oversee cardiology at North Shore, LIJ hospitals * * * After an extensive national search, Northwell Health has recruited Jeffrey Kuvin, MD, as chair of cardiology at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH), Long Island Jewish Medical Center and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He will also serve as senior vice president of cardiology for Northwel  more
Northwell Health: More Price Transparency
GREAT NECK, New York, Nov. 8 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Out-of-pocket costs for care at Northwell will be much easier to estimate * * * One of the most frustrating aspects of medical care these days has nothing to do with whether a given treatment or procedure will make you well--and everything to do with how hard it can be to find out what that treatment or procedure will cost. But a new price transparency tool, rolling out by the end of this year, will make it e  more
Northwell Health: Rohan Arora, MD, Elected American Heart Association Fellow
FOREST HILLS, New York, Nov. 8 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - AHA's annual Distinguished Scientists Reception is November 17 * * * Rohan Arora, MD, director of stroke at Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Forest Hills, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA), one of the world's most eminent organizations of cardiovascular and stroke professionals. This prestigious fellowship recognizes physicians, scientists and healt  more
NRDC Announces Gina McCarthy as President & CEO
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * - 13th Administrator of the U.S. EPA, who served under President Barack Obama, to join NRDC at the start of its 50th year * * * The Natural Resources Defense Council has named Gina McCarthy as President and Chief Executive Officer, picking the former U.S. EPA chief under President Barack Obama to lead the organization as it marks its 50th year. McCarthy starts at NRDC January 6th, 2020. "I ta  more
NRDC Sues Department of Energy Over Illegal Lighting Efficiency Standards Rollback
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) today joined other environmental and consumer advocacy groups in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Energy's rollback of energy-saving standards for the billions of light bulbs that fill about half of the conventional sockets in America, a reversal that will significantly increase consumer energy bills and climate pollution. "It's outrageous that t  more
NRF Foundation Announces the List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2020
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The National Retail Federation Foundation issued the following news release: The NRF Foundation today named an exclusive group of individuals to The List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2020. The honorees are industry leaders who are impacting retail and will be recognized January 12, 2020, at the NRF Foundation Honors during NRF 2020 Vision: Retail's Big Show in New York City. "Our industry has the power to spark impressive change and build dynamic careers, and the hon  more
NYSBA Receives Overwhelming Support for Proposal to Eliminate Mental Health Questions From NY's Bar Application
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: The New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) House of Delegates has adopted a report that recommends the elimination of all mental health inquiries from the application for admission to the New York state bar. The report was prepared by NYSBA's Working Group on Attorney Mental Health and adopted at the House of Delegates meeting Nov. 2 in Albany. To date, the report's recommendations have received  more
NYU Langone Health: Some Skin Cancers May Start in Hair Follicles
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Some of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair and originate in hair follicles rather than in skin layers, a new study finds. Hair follicles are complex organs that reside within skin layers. It is there that immature pigment-making cells develop cancer-causing genetic changes and--in a second step--are exposed to norma  more
NYU School of Medicine Renamed NYU Langone Health Robert I. Grossman School of Medicine
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: In a surprise announcement during NYU Langone Health's annual Violet Ball, Elaine Langone and her husband, Kenneth G. Langone, chair of the board of trustees of NYU Langone Health, informed the attendees that NYU School of Medicine will be renamed NYU Robert I. Grossman School of Medicine in honor of the current dean of the school. "In recognition of the su  more
OAAA Launches Initiative Focused on Analytics, Data Use, and Programmatic for OOH
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Outdoor Advertising Association of America issued the following news release: The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) is leading OOH industry efforts to facilitate automated transactions at scale and to integrate OOH seamlessly into the broader media ecosystem. To achieve the goal, OAAA has formed two new membership committees. The Data Use and Analytics Committee and the Programmatic and Automaton Committee held inaugural meetings in New York earlier  more
Orthodox Union-JLIC Opens Campus Program at Bar-Ilan University to Serve Rising Number of Americans Studying in Israel
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: With a rising number of young men and women from North America choosing to enroll in universities and colleges in Israel, the Orthodox Union's Heshe and Harriet Seif Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (OU-JLIC) has opened its second campus program in Israel - at Bar-Ilan University in Givat Shmuel - in partnership with World Mizrachi. The program will als  more
Orthodox Union: Yachad Appoints Rabbinic and Spiritual Advisor to Infuse Spirituality & Guide Halachic Matters
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: The Orthodox Union's (OU) Yachad, the leading group for individuals with disabilities in the Orthodox community, appointed Rabbi Shay Schachter to serve as its rabbinic and halachic advisor. Rabbi Schachter will provide ongoing guidance pertaining to the spiritual components of Yachad, including deciding halachic matters relevant to the organization; enhan  more
PEN America Issues Statement on President Trump Justice Department Letter to Publisher 'Represents a New Low'
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- PEN America issued the following statement by CEO Suzanne Nossel in response to the news that the President Trump Justice Department is asking for additional details about the anonymous author of a forthcoming book about the White House: * * * - PEN America CEO says White House is attempting to intimidate anonymous author * * * "While we've gotten used to seeing President Trump's private attorneys send letters aimed to intimidate authors and book publishers, for the Just  more
PEN America Welcomes News of Imprisoned Publisher's Upcoming Poetry Collection
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Swedish poet Gui Minhai has been imprisoned in China since 2015 * * * PEN America welcomed news that a Swedish publisher and poet imprisoned in China since 2015 will have a collection of his poetry - purportedly smuggled from his cell - published next year. Gui Minhai has been in detention since Chinese state security agents kidnapped him from Thailand in October 2015. Gui is a member of the Causeway Bay Bookstore Fi  more
PEN America: Group of Artists Traveling to U.S. to Attend Their Own Exhibition Face Visa Delays
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - The group has artwork on view at a new exhibition at MoMA PS1 * * * An unspecified number of artists intending to travel to the U.S. to see their own artwork on exhibition have reportedly faced significant visa complications. Some have so far been unable to secure visas and travel to the U.S. Others have outright been denied visas under the purview of the Trump administration's travel ban or due to complications with   more
PEN America: Indian-American Journalist and Writer Faces Revocation of Citizenship Document
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America concerned India's government is retaliating against journalist Aatish Taseer's reporting critical of the country's PM * * * In what appears to be retaliation for a TIME magazine article critical of the Indian government, journalist and writer Aatish Taseer has been threatened with revocation of a key citizenship document that would limit his ability to work and live in India. In a statement, PEN America sa  more
PIRG: Fighting for a Brighter Future - Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Rollback of Federal Energy-Efficient Light Bulb Standards
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. PIRG, Environment America, other green and consumer groups file litigation * * * A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit today to challenge a U.S. Department of Energy rule rolling back light bulb efficiency standards. The petition to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit calls for the court to invalidate the unlawful rollback rule, which would mean that  more
Planned Parenthood Federation: Court Strikes Down Trump Administration's Discriminatory Refusal of Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York struck down a Trump administration rule that would have allowed health care workers' personal beliefs to dictate patient care. The rule was finalized in May and set to take effect on November 22. The administration's "refusal of care" rule would have endangered patients by granting health care workers -- from physicians and nu  more
Police Benevolent Association of New York Blasts CCRB for Politicking on Records Law Repeal
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Police Benevolent Association of New York issued the following news release: In advance of the Civilian Complaint Review Board's planned meeting to adopt a formal position on repeal of Civil Rights Law Section 50-a, the NYC PBA has put the board on notice that such action would violate both the City Charter and city conflict of interest rules. In a letter sent last week to CCRB Chairman Rev. Frederick Davie (attached here), PBA President Patrick J. Lynch demanded that D  more
President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton Recognize Social Impact by Clinton Global Initiative University Alumni
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release: Today, the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) hosted its alumni gathering at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island in New York City to celebrate 12 years of impact and innovation by CGI U alumni. The day featured plenary sessions led by President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton and alumni-led small group discussions on topics such as Using Art & Media for Social Innovation, Pitching for Investment, Scalabl  more
Rainforest Action Network: Grand Opening of MN JPMorgan Chase Branch Disrupted by Climate Activists, Students
SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 5 -- Rainforest Action Network issued the following news release: * * * - World's worst banker of climate change under fire for its massive financing of fossil fuels and Line 3 pipeline. * * * As the newest Chase branch in Minnesota opened its doors for the first time, activists and students from Macalester College staged a rally and "die-in" in the lobby, demanding that the world's worst banker of climate change defund fossil fuels. The action follows a blitz of   more
Record 63 Communities in U.S. and Israel to Be Showcased at Orthodox Union's Jewish Community Home & Job Relocation Fair
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: * * * - Event Features Workshops, Resources and Opportunities for Families Considering Relocation * * * More than 2,000 people are expected at the Orthodox Union's (OU) Seventh International Jewish Community Home & Job Relocation Fair that will showcase a record-breaking 63 communities from the U.S. and Israel on Sunday, Nov. 24th at the Metropolitan Pav  more
Researchers Identify Genes Linked to Vision Loss in National Multiple Sclerosis Society
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * - Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and collaborators conducted gene studies in people with MS who had been tracked in various studies using visual function tests and optical coherence tomography (OCT), which detects the health of nerves at the back of the eye. - The team identified gene variants related to the activation of "complement," a family of immune system proteins that appear to  more
Review of Scientific Instruments Journal Issues 68 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition
MELVILLE, New York, Nov. 8 -- Review of Scientific Instruments, a journal that says it features novel advancements in scientific instrumentation, apparatuses, techniques of experimental measurement and related mathematical analysis, published 68 research articles, including the following topics, in its July 2019 edition: * Advantages of fiber Bragg gratings for measuring electric motor loadings in aerospace application * All-optical isotropic scalar 4He magnetometer based on atomic alignment   more
Risk and Insurance Management Society: Recology Wins RIMS 2019 Global Enterprise Risk Management Award of Distinction
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release: Susan Hiteshew, RIMS board member, presented Recology Inc. with the RIMS 2019 Global Enterprise Risk Management Award of Distinction at its ERM Conference in New Orleans. The award recognizes Recology for its outstanding integration of ERM with governance and strategy to achieve sustainable, long-term value across the organization. The San Francisco-based resource recovery company successfully impl  more
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center: Stars of Cancer Research Align to Develop Ovarian Cancer Detection Test
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 4 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Effort will unite leading government and academic research teams armed with next-generation capabilities * * * BUFFALO, N.Y. and FAIRFAX, Va.-- The vast majority of ovarian cancers, about 70%, don't become apparent until they are advanced, making the chance of successful treatment to control these tumors quite slim. Four top teams of ovarian cancer researchers are uniting effo  more
Saint Barnabas Medical Center 1 of Only 36 Hospitals in U.S. Recognized for Consecutive 'A's' in Patient Safety From Leapfrog Group
LIVINGSTON, New Jersey, Nov. 7 -- Saint Barnabas Medical Center, a hospital operated by RWJBarnabas Health, issued the following news: For the 16th consecutive time, Saint Barnabas Medical Center was awarded an 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade, released today. Saint Barnabas is the only hospital in a seven-state area, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Maryland, to have achieved straight As since the survey be  more
Science Translational Medicine Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in Oct. 30, 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Science Translational Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that focuses on research in the translational medicine community, published eight research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 30, 2019 edition: * Following bloody footprints: Cancer diagnosis from cell-free DNA * Inhibition of mitochondrial translation overcomes venetoclax resistance in AML through activation of the integrated stress response * Mes  more
Sesame Workshop and Corporation for Public Broadcasting Partner on Sesame Street in Communities Initiative for Rural and Underserved Communities
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting issued the following news release: * * * - New Program Engages 10 PBS Stations Nationwide to Expand Early Childhood Programs as part of Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary * * * Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, is partnering with local PBS stations serving rural communities across the country to enhance their early childhood education programs through the Sesame Street in Communities program  more
Students From Mineola, New York Honored Before an Audience of National Education Leaders at SETDA Event in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The State Educational Technology Directors Association issued the following news release: SETDA, the principal membership association representing U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders, honored Mineola Middle School in Mineola, New York as the winner of the 2019 Student Voices Award. Students presented to 250 education leaders during the Education Forum breakfast at SETDA's Leadership Summit in Arlington, Virginia. The Education Forum is an annual event that   more
Telemedicine Journal and E-Health Issues 11 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 6 -- The Telemedicine Journal and E-Health, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features telemedicine applications for optimal patient care and outcomes, published 11 research articles on the following topics in its November 2019 edition: * Exploring the Effects of Online Rating and the Activeness of Physicians on the Number of Patients in an Online Health Community * Home-Based Telemedicine for Children with Medical Complexity * Impact of Telemedicine in Pediatr  more
Ten Named to Modern Baseball Era Ballot for National Baseball Hall of Fame Consideration
COOPERSTOWN, New York, Nov. 4 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: Nine former big league players and one executive comprise the 10-name Modern Baseball Era ballot to be reviewed and voted upon Dec. 8 at the Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced today. Dwight Evans, Steve Garvey, Tommy John, Don Mattingly, Marvin Miller, Thurman Munson, Dale Murphy, Dave Parker, Ted Simmons and Lou Whitaker   more
The Africa-America Institute Hosts Its Fifth Annual State of Education in Africa Conference in Dakar, Senegal
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Africa-America Institute issued the following news: The Africa-America Institute (AAI) will host its fifth annual State of Education in Africa conference (SOE) from November 14-15, 2019 at the King Fahd Palace Hotel in Dakar, Senegal. Over the course of the two-day conference, under the theme African Emergence, panelists and presenters will share their vision, collaborate alongside education stakeholders, and charter enterprising ideas for transforming Higher Education   more
The Center for Disability Rights Congratulates Adam Bello
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 6 -- The Center for Disability Rights issued the following news release: The Center for Disability Rights (CDR) congratulates Adam Bello on his election to Monroe County Executive. CDR has a long history of working with County Executive-elect Bello to improve the lives of disabled people in the county. As County Clerk, Mr. Bello demonstrated his support for the Disability Community by improving the accessibility of the Department of Motor Vehicles. CDR believes his str  more
The New York Public Library Honors Over 100 Years of Research With New Exhibition
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * - Made at NYPL highlights more than 100 items in the Library's collections and the works they inspired * * * The New York Public Library will honor its patrons in a new exhibition, Made at NYPL, which showcases the work of scholars and researchers alongside the items that inspired and informed them. Made at NYPL, opening on November 14 at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, features over 100 items from t  more
The Open Space Institute Applauds Official Opening of the Ashokan Rail Trail
WEST HURLEY, New York, Nov. 5 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following news release: * * * - New trail originated with a $150,000 OSI grant to assess feasibility and conduct a preliminary engineering study * * * Building upon plans commissioned and funded by the Open Space Institute (OSI), Ulster County has officially opened nine miles of the Ashokan Rail Trail (ART). The unveiling marks the first public access to the northern section of the celebrated aquifer since it was first cons  more
Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng Receives Offseason NBA Cares Community Assist Award Presented by Kaiser Permanente
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng has received the Offseason NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his continued efforts to provide sustainable programming and medical assistance to children and families in Senegal, the NBA announced today. This is the third year the NBA and Kaiser Permanente have presented the offseason award to an NBA player for his i  more
Tissue Engineering Journal Issues 9 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 6 -- Tissue Engineering, a journal that says it features pathologic tissues with the goal of developing biological substitutes, published nine research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2019 edition: * Bone Regeneration by Controlled Release of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2: A Rabbit Spinal Fusion Chamber Molecular Study * Comparing Single Cell Versus Pellet Encapsulation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Three-Dimensional Hydrogels for Cartilage R  more
Tissue Engineering Part A Journal Issues 11 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 6 -- Tissue Engineering Part A, a journal that says it provides an understanding of structure-function relationships in normal and pathologic tissues with a goal of developing biological substitutes, published 11 research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition: * 3D Coculture Models Underline Metastatic Melanoma Cell Sensitivity to Vemurafenib * Effect of Dentin Matrix Components on the Mineralization of Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells * Evalu  more
Toy Association: Your Toy Story Could Be in the Library of Congress
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The Toy Association issued the following news release: Are you third generation toy industry? Did you unintentionally wind up in the toy industry? Or maybe you know someone with a fascinating toy journey that you would like to see brought to life. Whether you are a toy industry newcomer or a veteran, we welcome you to share your story with The Toy Association's "Generations of Play, An Oral History" powered by StoryCorps. This new initiative creates the opportunity for peop  more
Two Northwell Hospitals Are First in New York City, Long Island to Offer Breakthrough Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Nov. 7 -- Lenox Hill Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Lenox Hill Hospital procedure uses radiofrequency energy to disable nerve * * * For the millions of Americans who suffer from debilitating chronic low back pain, there is now hope in a new minimally invasive, outpatient procedure called Intracept, clinically proven to offer pain relief as opposed to the more invasive spinal fusion surgeries that are typically performed. T  more
U.N. Alliance of Civilizations Representative Moratinos Receives Medal of 100th Anniversary of Azerbaijan Diplomatic Service
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations issued the following news release: The High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos has been awarded the Medal of the 100th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan in recognition for his efforts in strengthening cooperation between the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the Republic of Azerbaijan, especially in the area of promot  more
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and IOM to Hold Awards Ceremony to Celebrate Youth Filmmakers Around the World
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations issued the following news release: * * * - The PLURAL+ winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on 13 November, and they will have the opportunity to present their work and receive their awards from the members of the PLURAL+ International Jury. * * * The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced Friday (8 November) that the annual Awards Cerem  more
USTDA Awards American National Standards Institute to Implement U.S.-Indo-Pacific Standards and Technology Cooperation Program
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in August 2019 selected the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to implement the U.S.-Indo-Pacific Standards and Technology Cooperation Program (STCP). The program is designed to convene government officials and industry representatives from the U.S. and Indo-Pacific region to share important commercial and industrial standards information and p  more
Vital Strategies Issues Statement on Air Pollution Crisis in Delhi
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Vital Strategies issued the following statement by Daniel Kass, senior vice president of environmental health, on the air pollution crisis in Delhi: "Air pollution is a national crisis in India. The health impacts are both immediate - including asthma and heart attacks - and long-term, including chronic diseases like cancer, COPD, and diabetes. "Delhi has brought the issue into renewed focus. Its mitigation strategies are to be applauded, but they will have a limited, short  more
Vital Strategies: Resolve to Save Lives Announces US $2.3 Million in Grants to Promote Heart Health in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Vital Strategies issued the following news release: * * * - Programs in 18 Countries Receive Highly Competitive Grants * * * Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, announced the recipients of the highly competitive LINKS grants, with awards totaling more than US $2.3 million. Funded programs support blood pressure control, salt reduction and trans fat elimination, and include a patient-centered hypertension screening and treatment program in Pakistan, m  more
Waterkeeper Alliance Responds to Trump Administration's Coal Rollbacks
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following news release: * * * - The rulemakings will release hundreds of millions of pounds of toxins into waterways * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed new rulemakings that will allow coal-fired power plants to release hundreds of millions of additional pounds of pollutants in our waterways and continue to store coal ash in leaking, unlined pits well beyond the deadlines under current law. EPA's propose  more
What Works Cities Invites Cities to Apply to Intensive Learning Opportunity Focused on Economic Impact of Driver License Suspension
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Results for America issued the following news release: * * * - What Works Cities at Results for America partnering with City of Durham and the Fines and Fees Justice Center to assist cities in ensuring economic opportunity for residents through license restoration and reform. * * * What Works Cities, a Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative, is partnering with the City of Durham Innovation Team and the Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC), a national advocacy organization an  more
WNBA Announces Recipients of Team Business Awards for 2019 Season
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Women's National Basketball Association issued the following news release: The WNBA yesterday recognized outstanding achievement in team marketing and business operations for the 2019 season when the league presented its WNBA Team Business Awards during its annual Sales and Marketing Summit. The Los Angeles Sparks received three of the league's top awards, including the Franchise of the Year, Ticket Sales Performance of the Year, and Marketing Performance of the Year, w  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: Share Buyback Transaction Details November 4-6, 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer today reports that it has repurchased 197,934 of its own ordinary shares in the period from November 4, 2019, up to and including November 6, 2019, for Euros12.6 million and at an average share price of Euros63.82. These repurchases are part of the share buyback program originally announced on February 20, 2019, under which we intended to repurchase shares for up to Euros250 million during 2019. On Nove  more
Wolters Kluwer's Compliance Solutions Business Earns Two BIG Awards for Business
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - Continued Accolades for Product Innovation Mark Record Year of Industry Recognition * * * Wolters Kluwer's Compliance Solutions business has earned two 2019 BIG Awards for Business for product innovations it developed on behalf of financial services client firms. Compliance Solutions was honored with a BIG (Business Intelligence Group) Award for its Vanceo Mortgage automated loan operating system, as well as  more
Wolters Kluwer's Lien Solutions Business Wins Two BIG Awards for Business
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - Continued Accolades for Product Innovation Mark Record Year of Industry Recognition * * * Wolters Kluwer's Lien Solutions has earned two 2019 BIG Awards for Business for product innovations it developed on behalf of financial services client firms. Lien Solutions was honored with BIG (Business Intelligence Group) Awards for its Portfolio Sync and its iLien Motor Vehicle solutions. Both products are part of i  more
World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly in Indonesia Kicks Off With Colorful Opening Ceremony
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The World Evangelical Alliance issued the following news release: The World Evangelical Alliance's (WEA) General Assembly (GA) started off with a colorful opening ceremony that saw 800 participants from 92 countries joined by several thousand Indonesian believers from across the country. The GA brings together WEA's constituency of regional and national Alliances that represent local churches in their respective countries, and more than one hundred affiliated international m  more
World Jewish Congress and UN Office of Counter-Terrorism Sign First-of-Its-Kind MoU to Bolster Cooperation in Securing Jewish Communities
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: The World Jewish Congress (WJC) and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) signed a first-of-its kind Memorandum of Understanding on Friday, to provide a framework for cooperation and coordination to counter threats of terrorism worldwide. WJC President Ronald S. Lauder hailed the MoU as a "groundbreaking first step in building a strong mutual infrastructure for coordination in monitoring ongoing   more
YMCA and Catholic Charities Partner to Expand Services of Kinship Caregiver Program in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 4 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release: * * * - SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES from YMCA of the Twin Tiers * * * Teaming up to help relative caregivers, the Olean and Wellsville YMCAs and Catholic Charities of Buffalo are proud to announce their strategic partnership to help provide further support to grandparents, relatives and friends who are raising and caring for children in Cattaraugus County and expand services to Allegany County. T  more
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