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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday November 17, 2019 ( 194 items )  

'Her Legacy Lights The Way' Community Mural Unveiled At NYC Health Plus Hospitals/McKinney
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: NYC Health + Hospitals' Arts in Medicine program today unveiled a community mural at NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney. Inspired by the community, the mural remembers Dr. Susan McKinney, the first African-American woman to earn a medical degree in New York State, and celebrates the pride and joy of many cultures represented at the health facility and in the neighborhood. Elements from NYC Health + Hospitals/  more

10-Year Study Provides Model for Deer Management Strategies: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 15 [TNSbiologyresearch-Ecology and Evolution journal] -- Cornell University issued the following news: When the whitetail deer population becomes too high, the surrounding ecosystem experiences a cascade of consequences affecting everything from humans to microorganisms. High numbers of deer lead to increased tick-borne diseases and vehicle accidents, and they place more pressure on native vegetation from intense browsing. But when it comes to deer management, many munic  more

ABA Center for Human Rights to Honor Morgan Lewis Partner Chai Feldblum
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: The American Bar Association (ABA) Center for Human Rights will present Morgan Lewis partner and Director of Workplace Culture Consulting Chai Feldblum with the Eleanor Roosevelt Prize for Global Human Rights Advancement on December 6 at the Roosevelt House in New York City. The prize was established in 2018 in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which Eleanor Roosevelt cham  more

Accenture and SAP Co-Develop New Cloud-Based Solution to Help Utilities Companies Supercharge Business Processes and Customer Experiences
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) announced they are co-innovating and co-developing the new SAP(R) Cloud for Utilities solution to help companies more effectively manage business processes and customer experiences. This initiative aims to elevate energy transition and customer experiences, helping companies quickly adapt and thrive in times of change. SAP Cloud for Utilities w  more

Accenture Positioned as a Leader for Fourth Consecutive Time in Worldwide Salesforce Implementation Services, According to IDC MarketScape Report
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: For the fourth consecutive time, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Salesforce Implementation Services 2019 Vendor Assessment (doc #US45007219, September 2019). "Accenture continues to lead the market in delivering end-to-end digital transformation solutions and is experienced in the strategy, design and enablement of Salesforce solutions," sai  more

After Trade Deal, Unhealthy Foods Flowed Into Central America, Dominican Republic, Study Finds; SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 12 [TNSmedicalresearch-Social Science and Medicine Journal]-- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - The research highlights the importance of studying ties between trade and diet * * * A study on a trade deal between the U.S. and smaller, developing countries in Central America and the Caribbean highlights the need for policymakers to consider this question, says Marion Werner, PhD, associate professor of geography   more

ALM: New Report Examines Attrition of Senior Female Lawyers, Offers Best Practices to Retain Them
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: A first-of-its-kind report from the American Bar Association and ALM Intelligence, "Walking Out the Door: The Fact, Figures, and Future of Experienced Women Lawyers in Private Practice," addresses why senior women are far more likely than men to leave the practice of law. The report, authored by Roberta D. Liebenberg and Stephanie A. Scharf, shows that women surveyed were far more likely than   more

Alston and Bird: Steve Penaro Honored for Pro Bono Excellence by the Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 12 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Steve Penaro, counsel in Alston & Bird's Litigation & Trial Practice Group, has been honored with the "Humanitarian Award" by the Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children (ANIBIC) for his pro bono services on behalf of the association. Penaro was recognized for his assistance in helping ANIBIC defend against a lawsuit alleging workplace discrimination. In late 2017, an employee i  more

Amazon Prime Video and Verizon Team Up With Wounded Warrior Project for Veterans Day
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Amazon Prime Video is teaming up with Verizon to celebrate Wounded Warrior Project(R) (WWP) for Veterans Day 2019 with the exclusive release of a new PSA featuring actor John Krasinski (of Prime Video's Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan.) In celebration of Veterans Day, Verizon is donating $250,000 to WWP. Customers are encouraged to learn more at www.Supportwwp.org/amazon. Starting today,   more

American Express Unveils First-Ever Platinum House in New York City for Small Business Saturday
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- American Express issued the following news release: American Express Platinum House will debut for the first time ever in New York City, for Platinum Card and Centurion Members during Small Business Saturday. On November 30 and December 1, American Express will bring together three top New York City restaurants from the Global Dining Collection, including Cote, Legacy Records and Wayan, to provide Platinum Card and Centurion Members a respite from shopping during Small Busi  more

Associated Press: 'The Reckoning'- AP Event to Examine Accountability in Clergy Abuse Crisis
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: The state of the clergy abuse crisis across the globe and the effectiveness of measures taken by the Catholic Church since it vowed to end the scourge of abuse nearly two decades ago will be examined at an Associated Press panel discussion on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in New York. Powerful AP photographs of survivors of clergy abuse also will be on display at the event at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY  more

Assurant Introduces FlexDeposit to Help Property Managers Lower Risk and Streamline Security Deposit Claims and Collections
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, has launched FlexDeposit, a security deposit alternative product that offers the benefits of a surety bond without a claims pool. FlexDeposit gives property managers a simple, easy-to-implement alternative to traditional security deposits, enabling them  more

Barbara Kaplan and Michelle Ferreira to Participate in the 2019 IRS Representation Conference
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Greenberg Traurig, LLP shareholders Barbara T. Kaplan, co-chair of the firm's Global Tax Practice and chair of its New York Tax Practice, and G. Michelle Ferreira, co-managing shareholder of the firm's San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, will present at 2019 New England IRS Representation Conference Nov. 21-22, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Uncasville CT. Kaplan is presenting during the se  more

Barnes & Noble Announces 2019 Signed Editions From Renowned Authors and Celebrities Just in Time for the Holiday Season
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble, Inc. the world's largest retail bookseller, announced the start of its Signed Editions program, a customer favorite, with plenty of time for holiday shopping. Hundreds-of-thousands of autographed books by more than 150 highly acclaimed authors will go on sale in stores and online this Saturday, November 16, while supplies last. The autographed   more

Barnes & Noble Announces Inaugural Book of the Year Finalists
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble, Inc., the world's largest retail bookseller, announced today the finalists for the inaugural Barnes & Noble Book of the Year. "The Barnes & Noble Book of the Year is unlike any other U.S. literary prize, as it is selected by booksellers, voting for the title for which they are most proud to be selling," said CEO James Daunt. "There is no other  more

Bernd Janzen Quoted by Bloomberg Law on Trump Trade Speech
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akin Gump international trade partner Bernd Janzen has been quoted in the Bloomberg Law article "Trump to Lay Out Economic, Trade Plan in New York Speech." The article reports on a speech this week by President Trump that could shape the agenda for trade talks with China and India as well as other trade-related issues. According to the article, European Union officials are hopeful that Presi  more

BNY Mellon Hires Industry Veteran Jane Mancini as Head of Sales for Asset Servicing Americas
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- BNY Mellon, a banking and financial services holding company, issued the following news release: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY Mellon") today announced that Jane Mancini has joined the firm as Head of Sales for Asset Servicing Americas. Ms. Mancini is responsible for leading the sales and business development effort for BNY Mellon's Asset Servicing business in the Americas region, which encompasses the U.S., Latin America and BNY Mellon's interest in the CIB  more

Brooklyn Borough President Adams, CM Constantinides Introduce Resolution Calling on NYC to End Business With Meat Companies Linked to Amazon Fires
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following news release: * * * - Motion Comes Amid Record Wildfires Caused by the Animal Agriculture Industry * * * City Council Members Costa Constantinides and Justin Brannan, in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, today demanded the City of New York cease ties with any businesses linked to the horrific Amazon wildfires, which have been driven by animal agriculture. A resolution officially making t  more

Cadwalader Advises on Restructuring Transaction Shortlisted for the American Lawyer 2019 Global Finance Deal of the Year
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: A restructuring on which Cadwalader advised, the restructuring of Seadrill Limited, has been shortlisted by The American Lawyer for "Global Finance Deal of the Year" as part of The American Lawyer Industry Awards 2019. The firm represented the largest existing equity holder and new money provider in the Chapter 11 restructuring of Seadrill Limited, which involved the creation  more

California A.G. Becerra Files Lawsuit Against EPA for Attacking California's Advanced Clean Car Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 15 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: * * * - California is joined by 23 other attorneys general, as well as the cities of Los Angeles and New York * * * California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today led a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) attempt to revoke the portions of a waiver it granted California in 2013 that permit the state to implement its gr  more

Canon ILC Cameras and Lenses Score on the Sidelines of the 2019 Rugby World Cup Knock Out Stage in Japan
MELVILLE, New York, Nov. 12 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: During the 2019 Rugby World Cup imaging professionals from around the world gathered across Japan to shoot all of the exciting and history-making action of the tournament's knock out stage. Canon Inc., is excited and proud to announce that approximately 70 percent/i of those imaging professionals used Canon ILC cameras and lenses to capture the timeless memories and moments of the most celebrated Rugby tournament in the  more

Canon's New CMOS Sensor Evaluation Kits Are Now Available Through Authorized Distributors
MELVILLE, New York, Nov. 14 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Expanding the company's CMOS sensor business offerings, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the availability of the first Canon CMOS Sensor Evaluation Kits starting November 15, 2019. These high-quality, easy to use evaluation kits are a key tool to be able to test sensor performance firsthand and kick start product development. The evaluation kits will be available through   more

Cayuga and Oswego Planning Committee Showcases 31 Shoreline Resiliency Projects Awarded New York State 'REDI' Funding
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - 31 Priority Projects Identified by Local Communities Awarded $43 Million to Strengthen Shoreline Protections and Increase Resiliency Across Cayuga and Oswego Counties * * * New York State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today showcased 31 shoreline resiliency projects in Cayuga and Oswego counties that are receiving an estimated $43 million  more

CBS Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: * * * - Revenues of $3.3 Billion, Up 1% Diluted EPS of $.85; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $.95 * * * CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) today reported results for the third quarter of 2019, including an all-time high in the third quarter for revenues. "We delivered record third-quarter revenues as we continue to increase our investment in our premium content an  more

Celebrate the Holidays at Four Seasons Hotel New York
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Four Seasons Hotel New York is spreading the holiday spirit this season with festive offerings for every age -- specialty menus at The Garden, a New Year's Eve soiree at Ty Bar, premium selections of Champagne and a one-of-a-kind holiday tree overlooking the I.M. Pei-designed lobby. Located in Midtown Manhattan, its central location serves as the perfect starting point for sightseeing the city's most festi  more

Central Hudson Gas and Electric: Home Heating Assistance Grants Now Available
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Nov. 12 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Qualified households may now apply for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grants, a federally funded program that provides both regular and emergency financial assistance to help pay heating and utility bills. The grants are available through local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices and Offices for the Aging. Customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Co  more

Comptroller Stringer Calls on NYCHA to Fix Disturbing Months-Long Gas Outages at Dozens of Developments, Restore Service to Residents
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: As winter approaches, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today called on the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to move urgently to restore gas service at over 40 NYCHA developments citywide, including at some developments which have been dangerously without gas for months on end. In a letter to Gregory Russ, Chairman and CEO of NYCHA, Comptroller Stringer demanded immediate attenti  more

Comptroller Stringer Releases Third Quarter Economic Update
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: New York City's economic growth again outpaced the nation in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019 as real Gross City Product (GCP) grew 2.4 percent on an annual basis, compared to U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 1.9 percent, according to an analysis of the city's economic performance released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. Comptroller Stringer's economic update revea  more

Connecticut A.G. Tong Opposes Trump Plan to Gut Legal Immigration and Destabilize ACA Health Exchanges
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * - President Trump's proclamation seeks to ban immigrants who do not possess certain health insurance or the ability to pay for medical care * * * Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and New York City in support of a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's Health Insurance Proclamation that would simultaneously slash legal immigration  more

Cost of Global War on Terror - $6.4 Trillion, 801,000 Lives: Brown University
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 13 -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * - Two reports released by the Costs of War project, based at Brown, provide a comprehensive estimate of the financial and human cost of America's post-9/11 wars. * * * Nearly two decades after New York's Twin Towers fell on 9/11, the estimated cost of America's counterterrorism efforts stands at $6.4 trillion. That's according to a Nov. 13 report released by the Costs of War project based at the W  more

County Executive McCoy Expands Crime Victim Services
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Albany County issued the following news: Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today announced the expansion of services at the County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center with the addition of two new positions: A new Crime Victim Caseworker focused on serving the Hilltowns and a Child Crime Victim Therapist for residents countywide. The new additions will ensure rural communities have better access to services while addressing alarming trends in sexual assault  more

County Executive McCoy Signs Local Law C Supporting Small Businesses
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Albany County issued the following news: Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy has signed Local Law C, bringing a level of fairness to small retail stores by changing the waiver fee for individual item pricing, while upholding price accuracy and protections for consumers, which is no longer protected under New York State Law. The newly tiered system now means that stores with an area of less than 5,000 square feet would only pay a $750 waiver fee, compared to the  more

Daedalus Projects & JBS Project Management Are Now CHA
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- CHA Architecture, a provider of community-based architectural, interior design and planning services, issued the following news: CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA), a highly diversified, full-service consulting engineering firm, announces its recent acquisitions, Daedalus Projects and JBS Project Management, are now fully integrated into CHA. This integration bolsters CHA's one-stop-shop suite of services to include project management and cost estimating and provides unifie  more

DEC and DOT Release Draft Unit Management Plan Amendment for Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Management Plan Proposes to Improve Recreational Opportunities in Tri-Lakes Region and Extend Train Service to Tupper Lake - Public Comment on Proposed Amendment Accepted until December 20 * * * The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Transportation (DOT) today announced the release of a draft Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor Un  more

DEC Announces $986,000 in Grants Available to Improve Water Quality, Bolster Resiliency in Hudson River Estuary
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Grants will Help Hudson River Watershed Communities Remove Dams and Restore Habitat for American Eel and River Herring * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that $986,000 is available to help communities in the Hudson River Estuary watershed improve water quality, increase flood resiliency,   more

Delta Shuttle to Depart From Airline's First New LGA Concourse Beginning Nov. 16
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- Delta Airlines issued the following news: Following the ceremonial opening of the first concourse to comprise Delta's state-of-the-art terminal at LaGuardia Airport last month, all Delta Shuttle flights to Boston, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., will relocate to these new gates from Terminal C starting Nov. 16, 2019. The spacious new concourse, which houses gates 92 through 98, features floor-to-ceiling views of Citi Field and Flushing Bay and dining options from fa  more

DFS Superintendent Lacewell Announces Appointment of Ray Dorado to Department of Financial Services Executive Team
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Mr. Dorado Brings More Than 30 Years of Financial Services Experience to His New Role as Senior Deputy Superintendent for the Banking Division * * * Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today announced that Ray Dorado has joined her executive team at the Department of Financial Services (DFS) as Senior Deputy Superintendent for the Banking Division. At DFS, Mr  more

DFS Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell Announces New Measures to Streamline Disclosure Processes for Legal Counsel and Independent Auditors
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - New Proposed Regulation Revises Existing Requirements and Allows Regulated Entities to Disclose Confidential Supervisory Information to Legal Counsel and Independent Auditors Without Obtaining Prior Written Approval from DFS * * * Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today announced new measures to streamline the procedures regarding disclosure of confidential  more

Discovery Reveals Mechanism That Turns Herpes Virus On, Off: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch-PLOS Pathogens journal] -- Cornell University issued the following news: The herpes virus causes cold sores and genital sores, as well as life-threatening infections in newborns, encephalitis and corneal blindness. Treatment of the virus is difficult, because it hides out in nerve cells and emerges months or years later to reactivate the infection. New research from Dr. Luis M. Schang and his group at the Baker Institute for Animal Health has ident  more

Diverging Trends - Binge Drinking, Depression: Columbia University
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch-Journal of Adolescent Health] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * - Study Finds Relationship Between Binge Drinking And Depressive Symptoms Declined 16 Percent Among High Schoolers * * * Binge drinking among U.S. adolescents precipitously declined from 1991 to 2018, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Depressive symptoms among U.S. adolescents have sharply   more

Electric and Untamed: Ford's Electric-Vehicles Leader to Address Barclays 2019 Global Automotive Conference
DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ted Cannis, Ford Motor Company's global director of electrification, will speak at the Barclays 2019 Global Automotive Conference in New York on Thursday, Nov. 21. Cannis will describe how Ford is ambitiously redesigning its business across the value chain - incorporating customer requirements and positioning the company for long-term success in full battery electric vehicles. He will explain how Ford's all-new, all-  more

EMarketer: Did US TV Ad Spending Peak in 2018?
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: US TV ad spending will drop almost 3% this year, and a 1.0% bump in 2020 from the presidential election and Summer Olympics will not stave off a long-term decline for ad spending on the biggest traditional channel. According to eMarketer's latest US ad forecast, TV ad spending peaked in 2018 at $72.40 billion. This year, US TV ad spending will decline 2.9% to $70.30 billion. That means its share of to  more

Empire State Development Announces Construction Now Underway for the Commissary Downtown Kitchen Incubator at Sibley Square
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Empire State Development (ESD) today announced The Commissary Downtown Kitchen Incubator has officially kicked off construction on its food business incubator and shared kitchen facility. Located at Sibley Square, the project will involve the transformation of 6,500 sq  more

Empire State Development Announces the Grand Opening of the Resource Center for Independent Living in Downtown Utica
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) in Utica, Oneida County. RCIL provides high quality, person-centered independent living services to more than 5,000 individuals per year in 48 of New York's 62 counties. One of the agency's primary services is finding employment opportunities for individuals w  more

Ernst & Young LLP Issues 2019 Audit Quality Report
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, issued the following news release: Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today issued its 2019 audit quality report, Our commitment to audit quality, demonstrating the firm's commitment to continuously improving the quality of its audits. "Performing high-quality audits with independence, integrity, objectivity and professional skepticism is at the heart of our responsibility as auditors to serve the public interest  more

Ernst & Young: Changing Investor Appetites, Other Market Dynamics Force Alternative Asset Managers to Chart Unique Paths
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, issued the following news release: With more investors increasing allocations to private equity and other alternative asset classes, largely at the expense of traditional hedge fund offerings, alternative fund managers are examining their strategic priorities and focusing on how to develop products and prepare their business for a rapidly evolving future, according to the 2019 EY Global Alternative Fund S  more

ESPN: Seahawks-49ers Overtime Thriller Scores Monday Night Football's Best Audience of 2019 - 16.1 Million Viewers
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - ESPN Wins the Night for the 10th Straight Monday * * * Last night's Seattle Seahawks' 27-24 overtime victory over the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers was Monday Night Football's most-viewed game of 2019 as ESPN and ESPN Deportes averaged 16,115,000 viewers, according to Nielsen. The audience was 50 percent higher than ESPN's Week 10 game last year (New York Giants-San Francisco   more

Faculty Member Publishes Breakthrough Research on Bird Migration: SUNY
OSWEGO, New York, Nov. 14 [TNSbiologyresearch-The Auk: Ornithological Advances Journal]-- The State University of New York Oswego campus issued the following news release: Research from Daniel Baldassarre, a current SUNY Oswego biological sciences faculty member, found only the third kind of bird with a particular and peculiar migration pattern -- which captured widespread attention and opens the door to even more research on migratory behavior. Baldassarre's breakthrough research on the phain  more

Failure to Scale Artificial Intelligence Could Put 75% of Organizations Out of Business, Accenture Study Shows
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Three-quarters of C-level executives believe if they don't move beyond experimentation to aggressively deploy artificial intelligence (AI) across their organizations they risk going out of business by 2025, according to a newly released study from Accenture (NYSE: ACN). The report, titled "AI: Built to Scale" and produced by Accenture Strategy and Accenture Applied Intelligence, is based   more

FCB Health Network Collects Top Honors at 2019 Global Awards for Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- FCB issued the following news release: FCB Health Network took home top accolades at the New York Festivals 2019 Global Awards, with the Network and its agencies FCB Health New York and AREA 23 celebrating multiple wins. For the third consecutive year, FCB Health Network was named "Global Network of the Year" and AREA 23 was named "Global Agency of the Year." AREA 23 was also named "Regional Agency of the Year." FCB Health New York was honored with one Gold, three Silver an  more

FlightSafety International Now Offers EASA-Qualified Gulfstream G500 Training in Savannah
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety now offers EASA-qualified initial and recurrent training for Gulfstream G500 aircraft operators at its Learning Center in Savannah, Georgia. "We are committed to provide Gulfstream G500 operators around the world with comprehensive training programs that meet their specific regulatory requirements," said Dann Runik, Senior Vice President, Operations. "We worked closely with Gulfstream to ensure that  more

FlightSafety International Promotes Richard Hallows to Assistant Manager, Farnborough Learning Center
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety International announces that Richard Hallows has been promoted to Assistant Manager of the Farnborough Learning Center. "We are pleased to promote Richard to Assistant Manager of the Farnborough Center," said Dann Runik, Senior Vice President, Operations. "His management experience and dedication to providing the highest quality training is valued and appreciated." Richard joined FlightSafety in 20  more

FlightSafety International Selected By Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs to Provide Unmanned Systems Training
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety International has been selected by Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) to provide Unmanned Systems Training. The CNSP will begin with eLearning Part 107 Test Preparation and eLearning UAS Essentials Library. This will be followed by Theoretical and Practical UAS Instructor led training. The Trusted Operator Program (TOP) Certification Level 1 requirements will be met with the Part 107 Test Pre  more

FlightSafety Introduces FlightSmart, A New Integrated Pilot Performance Evaluation And Training Tool Developed In Conjunction With IBM
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety International introduces FlightSmart, a new, fully integrated training tool developed in conjunction with IBM, a world leader in advanced analytics and AI. FlightSmart is designed to increase training effectiveness and enhance safety through automated, intelligent and objective training. "FlightSmart will set a new higher standard for personalized, highly-effective pilot training," said David Davenp  more

Florida Gov. DeSantis Joins Eastern Shipbuilding Group for the Launch of the SSG Michael H. Ollis
PANAMA CITY, Florida, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined Eastern Shipbuilding Group for the launch of the SSG Michael H. Ollis. The SSG Michael H. Ollis is an Ollis Class double-ended 4,500 passenger ferry under construction for the City of New York Department of Transportation Staten Island Ferry Division. "Florida has long held a strong partnership with Eastern Shipbuilding Group which is one of the leading economic  more

For 100th Anniversary of Veterans Day, New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Commitment to Establish New York's First State Veterans Cemetery
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Governor Will Introduce Legislation to Streamline Process for Access to Federal Funding for Creation of State Veterans Cemetery - Committee Chaired by Director of NYS Division of Veterans' Services Will Develop Action Plan and Determine Location of Cemetery * * * For the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state's commitment to establish New York  more

For 9th Year, Greenberg Traurig is Tops for First-Tier Rankings in 'Best Law Firms' Report
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP received the most overall first-tier rankings in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2020 "Best Law Firms" report. This marks the ninth consecutive year that the firm has achieved this honor. Additionally, the firm was recognized as "Law Firm of the Year" for Trademark Law -- only one firm is named as such for select nationally ranked practice areas. Overall, Greenberg Traurig  more

Forbes and JUST Capital Reveal 2020 JUST 100 Rankings, a List of the Most Just Companies in America
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: Forbes, in partnership with JUST Capital, today released the latest iteration of the JUST 100, a ranking of publicly traded American corporations that are leading the way with regard to the issues that Americans care about the most, including worker p  more

Four Morgan Lewis Partners Recognized as MVPs by Law360
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis partners Joseph Duffy, Kirstin Gibbs, Steven Reed, and Samuel Shaulson have been named by Law360 as 2019 MVPs in their respective practices: * Joseph Duffy, Retail & Ecommerce * Kirstin Gibbs, Energy * Steven Reed, Competition/Antitrust * Samuel Shaulson, Employment The MVP awards recognize lawyers who have distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes  more

Fox News Channel Becomes Top-Rated Network for Day 1 Coverage of Impeachment Hearings
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: According to early Nielsen Media data, FOX News Channel's (FNC) coverage of the first open impeachment hearings in the House of Representatives outpaced all broadcast and cable news networks in total viewers. Led by FNC's all-star political team featuring Special Report's Bret Baier, The Story's Martha MacCallum, FOX News Sunday's Chris Wallace, The Daily Briefing's Dana Pe  more

GE Renewable Energy Announces 494 MW Orders With ENGIE for Projects in Oklahoma and South Dakota
SCHENECTADY, New York, Nov. 13 -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release: GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by ENGIE North America to supply 180 onshore wind turbines for two wind projects. The agreements include 88 2.8-127 turbines for the King Plains wind project in Oklahoma, and 92 2.7-116 turbines for the first phase of the Triple H Wind project in South Dakota. Construction o  more

Get Rewarded When You Pair Your Verizon Wireless and Fios Plans
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: When Verizon customers combine select Verizon Wireless and Fios plans and enroll through Verizon Up, they'll save up to $20 a month. Plus they can get $10 every month for up to 24 months ($240) toward their next phone or tablet purchase. Here's how it breaks down: * Customers who have an Unlimited Wireless plan and Fios Gigabit Connection get a $20 monthly discount and $10 eve  more

Gift Supports Rice Creek Participation in Canal Forest Restoration Project: SUNY
OSWEGO, New York, Nov. 13 -- The State University of New York Oswego campus issued the following news release: George and Jane Pauk recently pledged $5,000 per year for five years ($25,000 total) in support of the Canal Forest Restoration Project at SUNY Oswego's Rice Creek Field Station. This project is an initiative to restore white oak, swamp white oak, and white pine trees to areas along the New York State canal system, including Oswego. White oak, swamp white oak and white pine trees were  more

Goldman Sachs Conference Call to Announce Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) plans to announce its Fourth Quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in a press release that will be issued at approximately 7:30 am (ET). The press release will also be available on the firm's website, http://www.goldmansachs.com. A conference call to discuss the firm's financial results, o  more

GOP 'Working Overtime' to Spike Costs, Gut Protections for Millions With Pre-Existing Conditions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - 'If the Lawsuit Succeeds, Protections for People With Pre-existing Conditions Would Be Wiped From the Books' * * * In an op-ed for the New York Times, a health law expert lays out the consequences of Republicans' toxic health care agenda, including their lawsuit to end coverage protections for millions of Americans and their efforts to push "junk" insurance plans that drive up costs  more

Gov. Cuomo Announces $338 Million in Funding for Home Heating Aid to Keep New Yorkers Safe During Cold Winter Months
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release: * * * - Applications for Funding from the Home Energy Assistance Program Now Being Accepted - Homeowners and Renters Can Apply for Heating Assistance During Cold Weather Months * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that applications for home heating assistance will be accepted throughout New York State. Administered by the New York State Office of Tempora  more

Gov. Cuomo Announces Leading Cyber Security Experts Join New York Cyber Security Advisory Board
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced leading experts in cyber security joined his Cyber Security Advisory Board, further protecting New York ahead of the critical 2020 elections. In addition, Governor Cuomo directed the Board to assess the threats to the security and integrity of our elections and recommend steps to bolster election security. "We must face our new reality: election tampering is n  more

Gov. Cuomo Signs Package of Bills Enhancing Services, Strengthening Protections for New York Veterans
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 11 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: Well good morning. Good afternoon, technically. It's a great day to be here to celebrate Veterans Day, the 100th anniversary. It's my pleasure to be joined by colleagues, starting with General Raymond Shields, who is the Adjutant General of the State of New York. We have with us the 369th sustainment of the Harlem Hellfighters, who we're going to be marching with. General Patrick Murphy, who is now our   more

Governor Cuomo Announces Start of Construction on $17 Million Expansion of National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 11 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that construction is beginning on a $17 million expansion of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in Orange County, not far from where George Washington first established the Badge of Military Merit, the inspiration for the modern Purple Heart. Located in New Windsor, a few miles from the Washington Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, the Hall of H  more

Governor Cuomo Signs Package of Bills Enhancing Services and Bolstering Protections for New York Veterans
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 11 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed a package of bills to enhance support and bolster protections for New Yorkers who serve or have served in the armed forces. The package consists of 14 bills that protect the rights of active duty military members and veterans in a number of areas, including access to education, employment, voting, discharge status protection, and general services and benefits. "O  more

Greenberg Traurig's The Meltones Win 6th Consecutive Title as Law Rocks NYC Champs
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: For the sixth consecutive year, the house band of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, The Meltones, won the annual Law Rocks NYC battle of the bands, Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City. Now in its seventh year, Law Rocks promotes music education for underprivileged youth and raises money for local nonprofit organizations. With Greenberg Traurig's support, The Meltones raised more   more

Health Professions Professor Named an Academy Fellow of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry: SUNY
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Paul Johnson, PhD, MBA, DABCC, FAACC, associate professor in the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences in the College of Health Professions at Upstate Medical University, has been named an Academy Fellow of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC). It is the academy's highest honor. The AACC is an international scientific and medical professional organ  more

Hearst: Celebrating All Who Serve
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 -- Hearst issued the following news: From Fitch Ratings and Hearst Television to the Beaumont Enterprise and beyond, Hearst thanks its military veterans and all who have served. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, a temporary truce took place during the First World War. That armistice became what we now know as Veterans Day, recognized across the United States as a day to thank and pay special tribute to all who've served their country. Hearst is fort  more

Henkel to Acquire Premium Professional Hair Care Brand DevaCurl
ROCKY HILL, Connecticut, Nov. 11 -- Henkel North America, a subsidiary of Henkel, issued the following news release: Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Deva Parent Holdings, Inc., New York City/USA from a fund managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation. Deva Parent Holdings owns DevaCurl, a high growth professional hair care business. Founded in 1994, the company offers high-growth, premium and category-leading hair care and styling products for all types of curl  more

HMSHost: Shake Shack Lights Up McCarran International Airport
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 13 -- HMSHost, a creator of dining for travel venues, issued the following news release: McCarran International Airport (LAS) travelers can now get a taste of Shake Shack, the modern day "roadside" burger stand that got started in New York in 2001 and continues to build a devoted fan base all over the world. Global restaurateur HMSHost, with partner MB Concession, is now serving Shake Shack to McCarran's Terminal 1 in the Rotunda Area that connects the A and B Concourses  more

Holland & Knight Represents Silvergate in IPO
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight represented Silvergate Capital Corporation in its initial public offering of 3.3 million shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of $12 per share. Of the offered shares, 824,605 shares were offered by Silvergate and 2,508,728 shares were offered by selling shareholders. Silvergate's common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on November 7 under the trad  more

Illinois State Sen. Stadelman Votes for Legislation to Prevent Rockford-Area Job Loss
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford: State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) joined fellow lawmakers to pass a measure that would prevent the loss of hundreds of good-paying jobs across the state, including dozens in the Rockford area The legislation would reinstate a sales tax exemption for aircraft maintenance materials. Most other states offer this exemption, so Illinois nee  more

Increased Problematic Use of Marijuana in States Where Recreational Cannabis Is Legal: Columbia Mailman School of Public Health
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch-JAMA Psychiatry journal] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * - Adults 26+ Use Marijuana More Frequently In These States And There Was A Slight Increase In Problematic Use Among Adolescents * * * Cannabis use disorder--or problematic use--among adults increased after legalization of recreational marijuana use, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and NYU Sch  more

Is It Ethical to Keep Pets, Other Animals? It Depends on Where You Keep Them: Michigan State University
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: * * * - David Favre, professor of law at Michigan State University College of Law and author of "Rethinking the Future of Animal Law" wrote this piece for The Conversation, an independent collaboration between editors and academics that provides informed news analysis and commentary to the general public. * * * New York City's comprehensive new code for animal welfare restricts when horse-drawn ca  more

Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties Planning Committee Showcases 38 Shoreline Resiliency Projects Awards New York State 'REDI' Funding
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - 38 Priority Projects Identified by Local Communities Awarded $60 Million to Strengthen Shoreline Protections and Increase Resiliency Across Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties * * * New York Power Authority (NYPA) Senior Vice President Kimberly Harriman today showcased 38 shoreline resiliency projects in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties that are receiving an   more

JPMorgan Chase Declares Preferred Stock Dividend
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") declared a dividend on the following series of the Firm's outstanding preferred stock, which is represented by depositary shares: See table here (https://www.jpmorganchase.com/corporate/investor-relations/pr/preferred-stock-dividend-111519.htm) The dividend payment date is January 1, 2020, to stockholders of record at the close of business on Decembe  more

Juan Carro Arbelo Appointed as Regional Manager for Insurance, Iberia
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Starr Companies, a provider of property, casualty, accident and health insurance products, issued the following news, dated Nov. 11: Starr Insurance Companies today announced the appointment of Juan Carro Arbelo as Regional Manager for Insurance, Iberia, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Carro is responsible for the development of Starr's commercial lines presence across the Iberian Peninsula, effective November 4, 2019. "Juan brings more than 22 years of insurance indus  more

Kimco Realty Recognized as Nareit's 2019 Leader in Sustainability for Retail Real Estate
JERICHO, New York, Nov. 13 -- Kimco Realty, a real estate investment trust company, issued the following news release: * * * - The open-air shopping center REIT is now a two-time winner of the prestigious Leader in the Light Award, the top ESG honor for REITs * * * -- Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) has received Nareit's prestigious 2019 Retail Leader in the Light Award, the organization's highest sustainability honor for retail REITs. The annual award recognizes the company that has demonstra  more

Kinsale Capital Group Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NASD:KNSL) will replace Dean Foods Company (NYSE:DF) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, November 18. Dean Foods announced today that it has filed for voluntary bankruptcy and is no longer eligible for continued inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600. Kinsale Capital Group provides casualty and property insurance products. Headqu  more

Long Island Rail Road Completes Bridge Installations in East Hampton on Schedule
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- The Long Island Rail Road, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - North Main Street and Accabonac Road New Overpass Height Improves Safety for Passing Vehicles * * * MTA Long Island Rail Road today announced it has completed replacement of two 124-year-old bridges in East Hampton on time, raising their heights to reduce truck strikes. The two bridges, at North Main Street and Accabonac Road, are se  more

Make Your Holiday Routine More Rewarding With the Blue Cash Preferred Card From American Express
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- American Express issued the following news release: With the holiday season just around the corner, older millennials are prioritizing time spent at home with friends, family and streaming services, according to a recent survey commissioned by American Express1. Fortunately, with the Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express consumers can get rewarded for their new holiday routine. This year, older millennials are enjoying the holidays at home with friends and family   more

Mayor De Blasio Announces Major Expansion Of Mental Health Services, Additional Programs for City Veterans at Veterans Day Breakfast
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Variety of new mental health outreach and support programs, new mentorship program part of expanded role for Department of Veterans Services * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commissioner of Department of Veterans Services James Hendon today announced a major expansion of programs offered through the Department of Veterans Services (DVS) that will help the City make huge strides forward in its mental h  more

Mayor De Blasio Appoints Dr. Raul Perea-Henze as Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today the appointment of Dr. Raul Perea-Henze as Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services. "It's an honor to welcome Dr. Perea-Henze back home. Over the course of a career spanning three decades in both senior levels of government and the private sector, Dr. Perea-Henze has established himself as a genuine change-maker committed to improving the lives of vulnerable people eve  more

Mayor De Blasio Enhances Homeless Outreach by Training Thousands of Frontline City Staff to Request Assistance for New Yorkers in Need
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - City implementing massive interagency training effort, ensuring frontline Agency staff are equipped to request outreach assistance via 311 * * * The de Blasio Administration today announced the launch of Outreach NYC, a new, city-wide, multi-agency effort to help homeless New Yorkers across all five boroughs. The initiative will mobilize thousands of frontline City Agency staff to request outreach a  more

Mayor De Blasio, NYC Parks And Council Member Chin Honor Dr. Sun Yat-Sen With Permanent Statue & Plaza Renaming in Columbus Park
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: In partnership with Council Member Margaret Chin and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA), Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Parks Commissioner William Castro joined Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer; Council Member Peter Koo; Republic of China Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsin-hsing Wu; Taipei Economic & Cultural Office of New York Ambassador Lily Hsu a  more

Median Total Master Trust Return Continues Positive Performance for 3rd Straight Quarter in Q3 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- BNY Mellon, a banking and financial services holding company, issued the following news release: The BNY Mellon U.S. Master Trust Universe returned a median +1.09% in the third quarter of 2019, continuing the trend of positive quarterly performance seen in the first and second quarters respectively. The BNY Mellon U.S. Master Trust Universe offers peer comparisons of performance by plan type and size. It consists of 502 corporate, foundation, endowment, public, Taft-Hartle  more

Metlife Declares Fourth Quarter 2019 Preferred Stock Dividends
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has declared the following preferred stock dividends: * Quarterly dividend of $0.25277777 per share on the company's floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A, with a liquidation preference of $25 per share (NYSE: MET PRA). The dividend will be payable Dec. 16, 2019, to shareholders of record as of Dec.  more

Metlife to Hold Investor Conference and Announce Outlook on Thursday, Dec. 12
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it will hold an investor conference in New York City on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (ET). Presenters will include members of MetLife's senior management team. The conference and accompanying presentation materials will include statements relating to the business, operations, financial results   more

Michigan Family Treatment Court Receives Major Federal Grant
CASSOPOLIS, MICHIGAN, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Cass County Circuit Court announced that its Family Treatment Court (FTC) has received a $746,482three-year federal enhancement grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant Program. Cass County FTC was one of only six grantees across the country, with the others in Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, New York, and Rhode   more

Monroe County REDI Planning Committee Showcases 33 Shoreline Resiliency Projects Awarded New York State 'REDI' Funding
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - 33 Priority Projects Identified by Local Communities Awarded $43 Million to Strengthen Shoreline Protections and Increase Resiliency Across Monroe County * * * Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon, and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Patrick Murphy today showcased 33 s  more

Moody's Analytics Wins Seven Categories, Finishes #4 in Chartis RiskTech100
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Moody's Analytics, a global provider of financial intelligence, has won seven categories in the Chartis RiskTech100(R) 2020, earning an overall ranking of #4 among the world's top 100 providers of risk management technology for the second straight year. In addition to the overall ranking, Moody's Analytics won the Banking Industry category in this year's awards. This distinction ho  more

Moog Announces CFO Transition
EAST AURORA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Moog, a manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems, issued the following news release: Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today that Donald R. Fishback, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has announced his intention to retire as CFO effective January 2, 2020. He will continue to serve as a director on Moog's Board, a position he was first elected to in 2015. Mr. Fishback joined Moog in 1981 after working as a cert  more

Morgan Stanley Announces Partnership With National Geographic Society, University of Georgia to Advance Citizen Science to Help Reduce Plastic Waste
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley, National Geographic Society and the University of Georgia College of Engineering today announced a partnership to scale and enhance the citizen science movement to help prevent and reduce plastic waste in coastlines and waterways through support for the Marine Debris Tracker (Debris Tracker). The Debris Tracker is a mobile app that allows individuals to log pla  more

MTA Selects Anthony McCord as Chief Transformation Officer
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the selection of Anthony McCord as Chief Transformation Officer as the authority undergoes a historic reorganization to improve service and modernize all aspects of operations for the first time in half a century. McCord is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in industrial services and infrastructure role  more

MTA Unveils Proposed 2020 Budget and Four-Year Financial Plan With No Budget-Driven Service Cuts
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today presented its final proposed 2020 budget and four-year financial plan. The proposed budget includes no budget-driven service cuts and advances the agency's historic Transformation Plan to dramatically improve service and deliver significant reforms for taxpayers and commuters. The implementation of the Transformation Plan, the age  more

Mylan and Pfizer Announce Viatris as the New Company Name in the Planned Mylan-Upjohn Combination
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: HERTFORDSHIRE, England & PITTSBURGH & Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the name of the new company to be formed by the planned combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a division of Pfizer, will be Viatris (pronounced 'viE-tris). Deriving its name from Latin, Viatris embodies the new company's goal of providing a path--"VIA"--to three--"TRIS"--core goals: expanding access   more

N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 - an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/property-taxes-in-nys-2019.pdf) released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Annual property tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below 2 percent   more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Administration Joins Lawsuit Against EPA to Defend California's Advanced Clean Car Standards
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - If successful, New York and 13 other states would be allowed to keep higher emissions standards that have become substantial tool in global warming fight * * * The de Blasio Administration today filed a joint lawsuit opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) attempt to revoke the portions of a waiver it granted California in 2013 that permit the state to implement stricter greenhouse gas   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 19-E-0534) involving Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation: Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for Approval to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to the Village of Medina Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 70 with an Original Cost of Over $100,000. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that an Environmental Impact Sta  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 19-E-0526) involving Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation: On August 01, 2019, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (National Grid or the Company) filed a petition (the Petition) requesting authorization under Public Service Law (PSL) Sec.70 to sell certain street lighting facilities (Facilities),/1 located within the City of Dunkirk (the City), to the City for $1,002,744. By th  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 18-E-0206) involving Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation: On July 16, 2019, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (National Grid or the Company) filed a petition (Petition) requesting a limited waiver of Special Provision L, "Residential Optional Time of Use Delivery and Commodity Rate," under of Service Classification (S.C.) No. 1-Residential and Farm Service, in its electric t  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Brooklyn Union Gas, KeySpan Gas East
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case Nos. 19-G-0309, 19-G-0310) involving Brooklyn Union Gas and KeySpan Gas East: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY for Gas Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of KeySpan Gas East Corp. d/b/a National Grid for Gas Service.   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Con Ed
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case Nos. 19-E-0065, 19-G-0066) involving Consolidated Edison Company of New York: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Gas Service.   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on N.Y. State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case Nos. 19-E-O105, 19-E-O106) involving New York State Electric and Gas, Rochester Gas and Electric: To: Jeffrey Rosenbloom, General Counsel, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation, 89 East Rochester, NY 14649 Re: Case 19-E-O 105 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Investigating Utility Preparation and Response to Power Outages During the 2018  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on N.Y. State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. l8-M-075) involving New York State Electric and Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric: To: Lori A. Cole, Manager, Regulatory & Tariffs, New York State Electric and Gas Corp. Rochester Gas & Electric Corp., 18 Link Drive, Binghamton, NY 13902 Re: Case l 8-M-0755 - Petition of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for Approval to Lease Additional Space Within its Facility. Dear Ms. C  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Six Companies
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 18-E-0130) involving Central Hudson Gas and Electric, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, New York State Electric and Gas, Niagara Mohawk Power, Orange and Rockland Utilities and Rochester Gas and Electric: To: Janet M. Audunson, P.E., Esq., Assistant General Counsel, National Grid, 300 Erie Blvd. West Syracuse, New York 13202 Re: Case 18-E-0130- In the Matter of Energy Storage   more

N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * - Year-to-Date Collections Up 4.3 Percent From 2018 * * * Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 percent over the same period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Local sales tax collections growth increased between July and September, making it the stron  more

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 11/4 - 11/10/19
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. In 2018, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 34  more

N.Y. State Department of Labor Recognizes Success of N.Y. Power Authority and IBEW Apprentice Training Program During National Apprenticeship Week
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Four-Year Apprentice Program Trains Workers for Jobs In New York State's Clean Energy Economy - NYPA Apprentices Share Their Training Program Stories Here (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_5XDOLQny9Xb7W6wICkHzw) * * * The New York State Department of Labor today recognized 52 electric workers from the New York Power Authority and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I  more

N.Y. State Education Department: State Finalists Announced for 2019 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * - 2017 & 2018 PAEMST Awardees Were Recently Announced by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy * * * Six New York State mathematics and science teachers are state-level finalists for the 2019 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) at the secondary level, grades 7-12, Interim State Education Commissioner Beth Berlin announced   more

Neota Logic is Attending & Speaking at the Future Lawyer Summit NYC
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news: Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading no-code AI automation platform, announced today they are sponsoring and speaking at the Legal Innovators Conference on the 21st November. Neota Logic is an award-winning no-code AI automation platform, providing professionals with a wide range of easy-to-use tools to rapidly build applications that automate any aspect of professio  more

Neuberger Berman Launches New Japanese Equity Team With Focus on ESG Engagement
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Neuberger Bergman issued the following news release: Neuberger Berman announced its first Japan-based equities team, to be led by Keita Kubota, who joins as a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager. The team will manage a "Japan Equity Engagement Strategy" seeking attractive returns through active engagement and constructive dialog with Japanese small/mid-cap companies in which the team invests. The strategy will be offered to both institutional and high-net-worth c  more

Nevada A.G. Ford Supports Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration's Attempt to Use Health Care Coverage to Ban Immigration
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Nov. 13 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and New York City in support of Doe, et al. v. Trump, et al. The lawsuit challenges the Trump Administration's Health Insurance Proclamation to bar entry for immigrants who do not possess certain health coverage or the ability to pay for medical care. In an amicus brief, the coalition asserts the Proclam  more

New Genomic Analysis May Lead to Improved Watermelon: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 [TNSbiologyresearch-Nature Genetics journal] -- Cornell University issued the following news: When people think of watermelon, they likely think of Citrullus lanatus, the cultivated watermelon with sweet, juicy, red fruit enjoyed around the world. Indeed, watermelon is one of the world's most popular fruits, second only to tomato - which many consider a vegetable. But there are six wild species of watermelon, all with pale, hard and bitter fruits. Researchers have no  more

New Media and Gannett Announce Shareholder Approvals of Merger Agreement
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- New Media Investment Group, a provider of local news, politics, community and regional events, youth sports and local schools, issued the following news release: New Media Investment Group Inc. ("New Media") (NYSE: NEWM) and Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett") (NYSE: GCI) jointly announced that at their respective special shareholder meetings held today, New Media and Gannett stockholders approved all of the proposals necessary to complete the previously announced acquisition of   more

New Technique Aims to Improve Imaging of Cells: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
TROY, New York, Nov. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch-Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Deep Neural Network developed at Rensselaer could improve cancer care * * * Improving the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases like cancer will require more detailed, rapid, and agile imaging technology that can show doctors not just what a specific organ looks like, but also what's happening within the cells th  more

New York A.G. James and Gov. Cuomo File Expanded Lawsuit Against International Joint Commission Over Substantial Flooding Damages
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Suit Alleges that IJC failed to implement its flood protocol and provide relief to riparian owners * * * Building on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) lawsuit against the International Joint Commission (IJC), Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today filed an expanded lawsuit on behalf of New York State against the IJC for f  more

New York A.G. James Backs Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Use of Healthcare Coverage to Ban Immigration
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Trump's Proclamation Would Deny Visas to Immigrants Who Don't Possess Certain Health Insurance or the Ability to Pay for Medical Care * * * Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the City of New York in filing an amicus brief supporting Doe, et al. v. Trump, et al., a lawsuit filed to challenge the Trump Administration's Health Insurance Proclam  more

New York A.G. James Calls on Department of Education to Cancel Loans of Former ITT Tech Students
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Coalition of 22 AGs Sends Multistate Letter Asking for Hundreds of Millions in Loans to Former ITT Students Be Forgiven * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a multistate effort calling on the U.S. Department of Education to immediately forgive the loans of former ITT Tech students who attended the bankrupt for-profit school when it closed. The letter (https://ag.ny.go  more

New York A.G. James Continues Fight Against Trump Admin for Clean Air
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General James today joined a multistate coalition in filing comments on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Draft Policy Assessment regarding National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Particulate Matter. Particulate Matter is a deadly pollutant emitted from a variety of sources including vehicles, factories, and power plants. Particulates are linked to many serious public he  more

New York A.G. James Issues Remarks on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following remarks after oral arguments concluded at the U.S. Supreme Court over the Trump Administration's attempts to cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: "We believe the case is clear: To continue to use DREAMers as political bargaining chips is a historic and unforgivable travesty of justice. "The reasoning provided by the federal government for ending DACA is fundamentally flawed and shoul  more

New York A.G. James Issues Statement on President Trump Tax Lawsuit
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement after President Trump's lawsuit against her over New York's TRUST Act was dismissed outright by District Judge Carl J. Nichols in the District Court for the District of Columbia: * * * - TRUST Act May Shed Light on President's Finances * * * "We have said all along that this lawsuit should be dismissed and we are pleased with the court's conclusion. "The TRUST Act is an important tool that   more

New York A.G. James Launches Complaint Portal for New Yorkers Impacted By National Grid Gas Moratorium
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Portal Launched as Part of AG's Investigation into National Grid over Moratorium Denying Natural Gas to Thousands of New Yorkers * * * Today, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the launch of a new portal for New Yorkers to submit complaints about the effects of National Grid's natural gas moratorium in New York City and Long Island. National Grid implemented the moratorium i  more

New York A.G. James Sues B&H Foto & Electronics for Defrauding New York Out of Millions In Sales Tax
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Leading Photo and Electronics Retailer Knowingly Failed to Pay Sales Tax on Millions in Receipts from Manufacturers Tied to "Instant Rebates" * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit against B&H Foto & Electronics Corp. (B&H) for violations of New York's Tax Law, the New York False Claims Act, and New York's Executive Law. The suit claims that B&H -- the nation's  more

New York Gov. Cuomo and A.G. James File Expanded Lawsuit Against International Joint Commission Over Substantial Flooding Damages
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Suit Alleges that IJC Failed to Implement its Flood Protocol and Provide Relief to Riparian Owners * * * Building on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's lawsuit against the International Joint Commission, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James today filed an expanded lawsuit on behalf of New York State against the IJC for failing to implement i  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $18.9 Million Project to Replace the Route 8 Bridge in the Town of New Hartford
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Project Strengthens Vital Agricultural and Manufacturing Corridor in Oneida County * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $18.9 million to replace the bridge carrying Route 8 over Routes 5 & 12 interchange in the Town of New Hartford, Oneida County. Replacement of this bridge will enhance the regional competitiveness of agricultural and manufacturing industries in the Mohawk Valley   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $150 Million Road, Transit and Economic Development Hub in the Town of Woodbury Five Years Ahead of Schedule
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the completion of the $150 million design-build project at the Woodbury Road, Transit and Economic Development Hub in Orange County five years ahead of schedule and just in time for the holiday shopping season. The Hub provides improved access to businesses and shopping destinations at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, new park-and-ride capacity  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $150 Million Road, Transit and Economic Development Hub in the Town Of Woodbury Five Years Ahead of Schedule
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the $150 million design-build project at the Woodbury Road, Transit and Economic Development Hub in Orange County five years ahead of schedule and just in time for the holiday shopping season. The Hub provides improved access to businesses and shopping destinations at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, new park-and-ride capacity and enhanced ped  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $16.25 Million I-84 Rehabilitation Project Over Route 9W
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Overpass over Route 9W to Give Trucks Better Clearance and Meet Current Interstate Standards Complete Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the rehabilitation of the Interstate 84 overpass atop Route 9W, located on the west approach of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. The $16.25 million project has been completed ahead of schedule and  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of First-in-the-Nation 50-Mile Drone Corridor Between Syracuse and Rome and Expansion of Syracuse Tech Garden
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the completion of the state supported 50-mile unmanned traffic management drone corridor, which runs from Central New York to the Mohawk Valley. The first-in-the-nation corridor is the most advanced drone testing corridor in the nation. With the needed infrastructure now in place, companies will be able to test both unmanned aerial systems plat  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of First-In-The-Nation 50-Mile Drone Corridor Between Syracuse and Rome and Expansion of Syracuse Tech Garden
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the state supported 50-mile unmanned traffic management drone corridor, which runs from Central New York to the Mohawk Valley. The first-in-the-nation corridor is the most advanced drone testing corridor in the nation. With the needed infrastructure now in place, companies will be able to test both unmanned aerial systems platforms and UTM tec  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Grand Opening of SUNY Empire State College Long Island Campus in Selden
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 6.6-Acre Campus Features Public Hiking Trails, State-of-the-Art Learning Facilities, Sustainable Construction * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the grand opening of SUNY Empire State College's new $14 million Long Island campus. The campus offers modern learning, meeting and working facilities for students and the community. The campus, located at 407 College Road in Selden, is  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Mobile Markets Awards as Part of $1.4 Billion Vital Brooklyn Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Second Round Brings Total Investment in Food Access in Central Brooklyn to Nearly $2 Million and Increases the Number of Residents Served - Program Funds Additional Mobile Markets and Improves Access to Fresh Foods in Central Brooklyn * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that nearly $250,000 was awarded to support three additional mobile farmers' markets and food pantries through  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces New Actions to Address Higher Rates of Cancer in Suffolk County Cancer Study Area
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new actions to address higher rates of cancer in Suffolk County, including in the Centereach, Farmingville and Selden areas. A recent State Department of Health study found tobacco use in this area - nearly double the statewide average - is likely to be a contributor to certain elevated cancers for the area. Based on the results of the study, this plan has a pr  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of $52 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 111 East 172nd Street Apartments Will Provide 126 Affordable and Supportive Apartments and Further Revitalization Efforts in the Bronx * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of a new $52 million state-of-the-art affordable and supportive housing complex at 111 East 172nd Street in the Mount Eden neighborhood of the Bronx. With 126 apartments, the development addresses pr  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Recovery of $1 Million in Wages on Behalf of Nearly 350 Racetrack Backstretch Workers
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - State Orders Additional Repayment of $269,000 to 10 Employees * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the recovery of approximately $1 million in stolen wages, damages and penalties on behalf of nearly 350 workers following New York State Department of Labor investigations of backstretch employers at racetracks in New York State. "We have zero tolerance for wage theft and will hold   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Results of State Police Halloween Week Enforcement Campaign
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - State Police Arrest 280 People for Impaired Driving, Issue More Than 21,450 Tickets During Annual Effort - Law Enforcement Statewide Issued 40,272 Tickets * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that State Police issued 21,467 tickets and arrested 280 people for impaired driving during the annual Halloween Enforcement Campaign, which began on October 25, 2019 and continued through F  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Utica as $10 Million Mohawk Valley Winner of Fourth-Round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that Utica's Downtown Genesee Street area will receive $10 million in funding as the Mohawk Valley's winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As in the first three rounds of the DRI, one municipality from each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions is selected as a $10 million winner, marking anothe  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Utica as $10 Million Mohawk Valley Winner of Fourth-Round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Utica's Downtown Genesee Street area will receive $10 million in funding as the Mohawk Valley's winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As in the first three rounds of the DRI, one municipality from each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions is selected as a $10 million winner, marking another overall state g  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Winner of Inaugural Grow-NY Business Competition
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Initiative Aims to Transform Food and Agriculture Industry in Upstate New York - Funding for Competition Comes Through Upstate Revitalization Initiatives: CNY Rising, Finger Lakes Forward and Southern Tier Soaring- Regional Comprehensive Strategies * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that RealEats America is the $1 million winner of the first year of the ground-breaking New York  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Appears on NY1 With Kristen Shaughnessy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo was a guest on NY1 with Kristen Shaughnessy to discuss the letter issued to National Grid CEO John Pettigrew and President John Bruckner giving 14 days' notice of New York State's intent to revoke National Grid's certificate to operate its downstate gas franchise. Kristen Shaughnessy: Governor Andrew Cuomo joins us now by the phone. Governor thank you s  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Comments on Racist Messages Found at Syracuse University Campus
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Cuomo commented on hateful, racist messages found in Syracuse University dorm bathrooms. Yesterday, Governor Cuomo directed the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force and the New York State Division of Human Rights to assist local authorities in the investigation of this incident. Let me do one moment on a side topic that is of concern to me, I'm sure of concern   more

New York Gov. Cuomo Delivers Remarks at Westchester County Annual Fall Leadership Event Celebrating a Lifetime of Achievements of William M. Mooney, Jr.
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Cuomo delivered remarks at Westchester County's Annual Fall Leadership Event Celebrating a Lifetime of Achievements of William M. Mooney, Jr. From protecting Westchester's hospitals to helping restore the County's credit rating, Bill Mooney has been a tireless advocate for Westchester County for over 15 years. The Governor wishes him a happy retirement. Thank you. It i  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Directs Investigation into Reports of Eviction Threats by Five Star Management & Acacia Network
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed state agencies to investigate reports of eviction threats by Five Star Management and Acacia Network, a social services provider in New York City. A tenant at the building was reportedly told they could lose their lease if they continue to make formal complaints about substandard living conditions. In October, the Governor directed state agencies to investigate  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Investigation of Anti-Semitic Graffiti
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement directing the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to assist in the investigation of swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti at a subway stop: "Anti-Semitic graffiti and swastikas were found scrawled on the walls of the 103rd Street subway stop. This is the latest incident targeting the Jewish community, and I am absolutely disgusted by these vile acts meant to instill fear and divide. "In the wake of these i  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Investigation of Vandalizing of Bais Rivkah School in Crown Heights
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement directing State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to assist in investigation of vandalizing of Bais Rivkah School in Crown Heights: "On Friday night, an armed person vandalized the Bais Rikvah School in Crown Heights. "I am disgusted by this latest blatant act of anti-Semitism, and it is made worse by the fact that it was directed at a school where our youngest New Yorkers go to learn and where parents expec  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Rocket Attacks Against Israel
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement in response to the rocket attacks against Israel: "The people of Israel have been targeted by nearly 200 rocket attacks and thousands of innocent Israelis remain trapped in bomb shelters as the onslaught persists. "These attacks against a civilian population are wrong, plain and simple. "Israelis have the right to live in safety and security and this indiscriminate aggression must stop. "In these troub  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Shooting in California School
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "Once again our nation is shaken by the news of another horrific school shooting, this time in California. "My heart breaks for the victims, and the family of New York prays for their recovery. "We know thoughts and prayers aren't enough. In New York we stood up to the gun lobby and took nation-leading action to stop the scourge of gun violence, but this plague won't end until Washington Republicans gr  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Allowing Adoptees to Receive a Certified Birth Certificate at Age 18
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation Allows for Adoptees, Their Direct Descendants or Lawful Representative to Receive a Certified Birth Certificate * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation allowing adoptees for the first time to receive a certified copy of their birth certificate when they turn 18-years-old. This measure (S3419/A5494) helps ensures that all adult New York adoptees will have the same  more

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Restoration of Honor Act for LGBTQ
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S. 45B/A. 8097) enacting The Restoration of Honor Act, giving LGBTQ veterans who were denied an honorable discharge because of their sexual orientation or gender identity the right to apply to have their New York State veterans' benefits restored. Under Don't Ask Don't Tell and similar policies hundreds of thousands of veterans received less than hono  more

New York Health and Hospitals/Jacobi Acquires New Mammography Machines
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - New technology allows for better patient experience, shorter wait times, and faster examinations - Councilmember Mark Gjonaj contributed $400,000 and the Bronx Borough President contributed $249,582 to help fund the new equipment * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi today announced that it has installed two new, state-of-the-art mammography imaging machines, the Hologic Affirm Prone 2D/3D stereo  more

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (Suffolk County) Auditors found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The town's 2020 tentative budget includes a proposed tax levy of $58,426,602. City of Lockport - Budge  more

New York State PSC Approves Rebuild of Moses-Adirondack Transmission Line
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - New Transmission Line Will Promote the Reliable Operation of the Grid in Upstate New York - Enhanced Transmission Capability is Necessary to Meet State's Renewable Energy Goals * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved a New York Power Authority (NYPA) project to rebuild and operate its existing 86-mile long Moses-Adirondack 1 and 2 transm  more

New York State PSC Approves Sharing of Water Consumption Data With 10 Westchester County Municipalities
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Access to Water Consumption Data Will Allow Municipalities to More Accurately Bill for Wastewater Usage - Billing Based on Consumption Will Lead to Improved Water Conservation * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission)today approved the water usage data sharing agreements between Suez Water Westchester and 10 municipalities in Westchester County in order   more

New York State PSC Approves Street Lighting Sale to Three Upstate Municipalities
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Over 9,000 Street Lights to be Sold to the Cities of Utica and Dunkirk and the Village of Medina for Nearly $5.2 million Enabling Installation of More Energy-Efficient and Affordable Lighting - LED Street Lighting is up to 65 Percent More Efficient Than Traditional Lights While Reducing Emissions to Combat Climate Change * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Com  more

New York State Public Service Commission Issues Final Nov. 14, 2019 Agenda
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following meeting agenda: The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, November 14, 2019, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany. Please be prepared to show identification to be admitted to the New York City or the Albany office. POWER 301 18-T-0207 NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY - Appli  more

New York's Three Village Central School District's Expanded Partnership With Discovery Education Aims to Support Science and STEM Education
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: New York's Three Village Central School District (Three Village) today announced an expansion of their ongoing collaboration with Discovery Education. In the latest phase of this multiyear partnership, elementary school teachers across the district will integrate Discovery Education' dynamic digital science curriculum and engaging digital STEM resources into teachi  more

New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children Hospital Named Penn as Chief of Neonatology
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- New York-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: Dr. Anna Penn, a renowned neonatologist and developmental neuroscientist whose research is aimed at understanding the role of the placenta in preterm brain development and injury, has been named chief of neonatology at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and chief of the Division of Neonatology in the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeon  more

Nielsen Expands Analytic Relationship With General Mills Inc.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: Today, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) announced details around its growing analytic relationship with General Mills Inc. With this announcement, General Mills will advance its analytic cogency through Nielsen's new Connect platform within the U.S. and will expand its international service engagements within key global markets. For over a decade, through its Global Connect business, Nielsen has been a s  more

Port Authority Releases Proposed 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets for Public Review and Comment
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: Proposed Operating Expense Budget calls for investments in initiatives to enhance the customer experience at agency facilities; improve operational performance and provide best-in-class safety and security including enhanced emergency operations; Proposed Operating Budget core expenses increase by inflation-based 1.9 percent; Proposed Capital Budget totals $3.6 billion including $1.5 billion   more

Protein Finding Could Inform New Type 2 Diabetes Treatment: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch-Nature Medicine journal] -- Cornell University issued the following news: The protein adipsin helps protect insulin-secreting cells called pancreatic beta cells from destruction in type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. The study, published Nov. 7 in Nature Medicine (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-019-0610-4), may have implications for the future development of type 2 dia  more

Ready for Carnival? Let Delta Take You From New York-JFK to Rio
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- Delta Airlines issued the following news: Delta, the world's most admired airline, will continue its nonstop seasonal service between New York's John F. Kennedy Airport and Rio de Janeiro-GIG, boosting holiday season and carnival travel. The flight will operate overnight southbound as before, but will return northbound in the morning, complementing our evening GIG-Atlanta flight. For the third winter season in a row, the JFK-GIG route will be operated using a Boein  more

Research in Chile, Sharing Knowledge on Long Island: Adelphi University
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 13 [TNSgrants-NSF] -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Carolyn Bauer, PhD, assistant professor of biology, is taking her students both far and near. As a researcher, she has been awarded $136,611 of a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation's Office of International Science and Engineering to bring her Adelphi students to Chile. Closer to home, she and her students have volunteered at the Long Island Children's Museum to teach the youngest bu  more

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces 2020 Eligible Contract Months for the S&P GSCI Dynamic Roll
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") announces the 2020 eligible contract months for the S&P GSCI Dynamic Roll. The 2020 eligible contract months will become effective with the January S&P GSCI Dynamic Roll contract selections, which take place on January 6, 2020, the third business day of the month and become effective with the January 2020 roll period, beginning on January 8, 2020. The contr  more

Savills Arranges Base of Operations for Penske Corporation's Newly Launched Carsharing Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Savills has completed negotiations to bring Penske Corporation to an office and maintenance space at 3330 New York Avenue, NE, in Washington, DC as the company launches Penske Dash in DC and Arlington, Virginia. Penske Dash, a free-floating carsharing service, is a joint venture between transportation industry leaders Penske Corporation and Penske Transportation Solutions. The program brings a new mobility o  more

Siting Board Approves Lewis County Wind Farm
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release: * * * - 105.8 MW Clean Energy Facility Forecasted to Bring Over $44.2 Million to Local Economy - Project Creates Over 50 Direct Construction Jobs; Provides Increased Revenue for Local Governments * * * The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) today granted approval to Number Three Wind, LLC (Number Three W  more

SolarWindow Adds Lead Scientist to Improve Performance, Cost, and Optimize Processes
VESTAL, New York, Nov. 12 -- SolarWindow Technologies, a creator of transparent electricity-generating liquid coatings, issued the following news release: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. (Symbol: WNDW; www.solarwindow.com), developer of transparent liquid coatings that convert ordinary windows into electricity-generating windows is pleased to announce that, effective November 1, 2019, the company hired Mr. James B. Whitaker, PhD, as our Principal Research & Development Scientist. Dr. Whitaker   more

Southern Adirondack Library System Honored With 2019 Shubert Library Excellence Award
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The New York State Library and the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries has awarded the Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) with the 2019 Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award for its Fresh Food Collective Farm-2-Library Distribution program. The Shubert Excellence Award is given annually to recognize the achievements of libraries and library consortia in New York that have taken   more

Spain's New York Burger Delivers Sizzling Service With Oracle
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Nov. 12 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: New York Burger set out to shake up the local food scene by bringing American style burgers and barbeque dishes to Madrid. Today, the fast growing chain is doing exactly that. To keep up with the pace of expansion while keeping customers happy, New York Burger has added Oracle MICROS Simphony Point of Sale (POS) System to its technology menu to seamlessly connect serv  more

SRC Promotes Dave Toomey to Assistant Vice President of Business Development
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 11 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: SRC, Inc., is pleased to announce that Dave Toomey has been promoted to assistant vice president, business development. In his new role, Toomey will support new and existing business with the U.S. Air Force and will promote SRC's technology and systems that help ensure mission success and warfighter safety. Toomey has worked at SRC for eigh  more

Stingray-Inspired Spacecraft Aims to Explore Dark Side of Venus: SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 11 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - NASA tasks UB's CRASH Lab with designing a vehicle to investigate the notoriously hostile planet Venus is Earth's neighbor, yet scientists' understanding of the planet is relatively limited, especially on the so-called "dark side." That knowledge gap may eventually be filled because University at Buffalo researchers are designing a unique spacecraft for NASA that might exp  more

Study - Getting a Good Night's Rest is Important for Better Bone Health: SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 12 [TNSmedicalresearch-Journal of Bone and Mineral Research] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Getting five or fewer hours of sleep a night is associated with low bone mineral density (BMD) and higher odds of osteoporosis, according to the findings of the largest study of sleep and BMD to date among U.S. postmenopausal women. "Our study suggests that sleep may negatively impact bone health, adding to the list of the ne  more

Study Finds Sex Bias in Bird Conservation Plans: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 [TNSbiologyresearch-Biological Conservation journal] -- Cornell University issued the following news: After raising their families in summer, males and females of some bird species spend their winter break apart. At the end of their journey to Central or South America, you might find mostly males in one habitat, and females in another. Yet conservation strategies have typically overlooked the habitats needed by females, putting already-declining species in even more p  more

SUNY Poly Alumna, Assistant Professor in the College of Health Sciences Named 'Nurse Practitioner of the Year' by The Nurse Practitioner Association
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: Janice Ceccucci, DNP, FNP-BC, a SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) alumna and currently an assistant professor of the university's College of Health Sciences has been named "Nurse Practitioner of the Year" by New York State's only professional association of nurse practitioners. "This is a great honor, both for Janice and for SUNY Poly," said SUNY Poly's Interim Provost   more

SUNY: Conference to Focus on Increasing, Improving Undergrad Research
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: Building research opportunities for undergrads is the focus of a one-day conference organized by UAlbany's Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (CURCE). The conference, Methods and Models for Undergraduate Research Across the Disciplines, will feature faculty and panelists from UAlbany and eight other universities across the state, representing 11 differe  more

SUNY: New Major Marries Economics to Career Interests in Business
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: Students of economics at UAlbany who want to make an impact in the world of business can now take advantage of a new academic pathway. This fall, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics began accepting its first students. There are now 80 students in the program, which offers an Economics major along with a business minor, in cooperation with the School of Business  more

SUNY: Series Offers Professional Training for Nonprofits
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: The University at Albany has introduced a new professional capacity-building program for area nonprofits. Nonprofit University, developed and run by the Institute of Nonprofit Leadership and Community Development at UAlbany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, in partnership with United Way of the Greater Capital Region, offers a full spectrum of workshops focu  more

Testimony: MTA Chairman & CEO Foye at State Legislature Hearing on MTA Capital Program
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: Following is the testimony, as prepared for delivery, of MTA Chairman & CEO Patrick J. Foye at today's State Legislature hearing on the MTA's 2020-2024 Capital Program: Good morning, and thank you for having us here today, particularly Chair Comrie, Chair Kennedy and Chair Paulin for your leadership and for the invitation. I'm Patrick Foye, MTA Chairman and CEO. I'm joined today by   more

The American Lawyer Names McGuireWoods an Award Finalist for Litigation and Best Business Team
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods is a finalist for The American Lawyer's Global Legal Awards and Industry Awards, earning recognition for winning a landmark judgment against North Korea and developing an innovative strategy to generate deal opportunities for the firm's corporate practice. The American Lawyer's annual awards program honors exceptional work in categories across the legal services spectrum. Winners will be an  more

The NPD Group Profiles the 2019 U.S. Holiday Shopper by Generation
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Nov. 11 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: Many Gen Z and Millennial consumers are planning to start their shopping on Black Friday, and Gen X and Baby Boomers are planning on spending the most of all generations on holiday shopping. Each generation's holiday shopping plan looks different, according to insights from the 2019 Holiday Purchase Intentions Survey from The NPD Group. Understanding the similarities and difference  more

The NPD Group: U.S. Toy Industry Sales Experienced 3 Percent Growth in the Third Quarter
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Nov. 14 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: According to global information company The NPD Group, the U.S. toy industry saw dollar sales increase by $99 million to $3.69 billion in the third quarter (July 2019 - September 2019), a 3 percent increase over the same time period last year/*. While the U.S. toy industry experienced a decline of 5.5 percent in the nine months ending September 2019, anticipated growth in the fourt  more

The Princeton Review & Entrepreneur Name the Top Undergraduate & Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2020
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Princeton Review issued the following news release: The Princeton Review(R) and Entrepreneur magazine today announced the results of The Princeton Review's 14th annual survey naming the top undergraduate and graduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. Based on data the education services company collected from more than 300 schools with offerings in entrepreneurship studies, The Princeton Review's ranking lists for 2020 name 50 undergraduate and 25 graduate schools   more

To Hold Corporate Executives Accountable for Misconduct, Comptroller Stringer and the NYC Retirement Systems Call for Clawback Policy at Gilead, Inc.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: * * * - For years, Gilead has been embroiled in controversy for potentially engaging in anti-competitive practices that kept the HIV prevention drug, Truvada, unaffordable for millions - New shareholder proposal calls for a "Clawback" policy that would hold corporate executives financially accountable for misconduct - such as anti-competitive practices - by giving the Board of Directors the abi  more

University of Kansas Graduate Student Selected for DoE Research Grant
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 15 [TNSgrants-DoE] -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: A University of Kansas doctoral student in physics was selected as one of 49 students nationwide to take part in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program. As part of the program, Sam Lane will spend seven months at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York, conducting research in theoretical and computational high energy physics. The SCGS  more

Vintage Orange and Rockland Photos Grace New RCC Market at Company's Former HQ in Nyack
PEARL RIVER, New York, Nov. 15 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: O&R today presented five poster-mounted, black-and-white vintage photos depicting various scenes from the company's life during the mid-20th Century to Rockland Community College's (RCC) Hudson Market on Main which held its grand opening today at O&R's former headquarters building in downtown Nyack. The Market had a soft opening to the public on October 22 and features a 45-seat cafe managed by F  more

Weber Shandwick Tops Global Creative Index for Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Weber Shandwick, a public relations firm, issued the following news: For three years running, Weber Shandwick has topped The Holmes Report's Global Creative Index, its annual benchmark of creativity in the public relations industry. This also marks the firm's fourth top agency honor in the index within the last five years. The index - now in its eighth edition - analyzes entries and winners from more than 25 PR, digital and marketing awards programs from around the world   more

Westwood One Presents: 'A Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration With Luke Combs'
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One, America's largest audio network, is getting in the spirit of the season serving radio stations its annual A Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration, an incredible four-hour country special hosted by CMA and ACM award-winning, multi-platinum artist Luke Combs. Luke and his friends are going to talk food and traditions with a side of gratitude and a lot of music. Blake Shel  more

White & Case Advises Bank Syndicate on La Francaise Des Jeux Privatization and Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the bank syndicate composed of BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Societe Generale, Credit Agricole CIB, Natixis, HSBC and CM-CIC, on the privatization and initial public offering of La Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) on the Euronext Paris regulated market. The prospectus was approved by the French market authority (AMF) on November 6, 2019 under number 19-514 and the f  more

White & Case Advises PPF Arena 1 B.V. on Euros500 Million Debt Issuance
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised PPF Arena 1 B.V. on the issuance of Euros500 million 2.125% notes due 31 January 2025 admitted to trading on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin. The notes are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of PPF Arena 1 B.V. and secured by a common security package over the group's assets in multiple jurisdictions alongside the pari passu senior bank debt. BNP Parib  more