OSWEGO, New York, Nov. 26 [TNSgrants-business] -- The State University of New York Oswego campus issued the following news release: SUNY Oswego's engineering program received a $1 million gift from SRC Inc., a Syracuse-based research and development company, to establish an endowed professorship, strengthening the internationally accredited engineering program. The gift will help the college attract and retain world-class faculty and will infuse additional resources for research, community ou  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - myNav assesses, designs and simulates cloud solutions to accelerate business transformation * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today launched myNav, a cloud platform that helps organizations design and simulate different cloud solutions to identify the ones that best fit their specific business requirements. Identifying the right cloud solution can be complicated, as there are multipl  more

GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 26 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Ronald B. Lee '67, chair of the Adelphi University Board of Trustees, today announced that the board has renewed and extended the contract of President Christine M. Riordan, Adelphi's first woman president. "Adelphi University has a long and cherished history, and our board recognizes the tremendous improvements and progress we have made over the last four years--in almost every measurable way--with the clear visio  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: In a recent presentation, Ian Lipkin, Columbia Mailman professor and famed "virus hunter," said recent advances in microbiology had made possible the identification of pathogens responsible for two separate disease outbreaks afflicting children on either side of the globe. Lipkin, who spoke at the at the India Today Conclave 2019, detailed the latest success stories and r  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy issued the following news: Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today signed Local Law D and Local Law G, opting into a five-cent fee on paper bags at retail stores and creating a loan program for sustainable energy projects, respectively. Working with the statewide non-profit, the Energy Improvement Corporation, and municipalities through the new Energize NY Open C-PACE program, property owners can have 100% of their upfr  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The Albany Parking Authority joined the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the City of Albany officials today to unveil new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on top of the Riverfront Garage and express a long-term commitment to sustainability and support of carbon-free transportation. Eleven new EV charging stations are now available for public use in all three Albany Parking Authority gara  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: The Associated Press, through an unprecedented collaboration with Report for America, will bolster its 50-state presence with the addition of 14 statehouse reporters, providing local newsrooms with essential accountability journalism and state government coverage. Report for America, an initiative of The GroundTruth Project, will help fund the 18-month positions and recruit the journalists, who will begin reporting in  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: As Diabetes Awareness Month comes to an end, NYC Health + Hospitals announces initial outcomes of new teleretinal screenings. Live at adult primary care clinics in NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island, Elmhurst, Lincoln, Queens, and Woodhull since August, 1,886 patients with diabetes have been screened for signs of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of the retina, and if left untreated   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Jay Webber: The Assembly voted today to advance Assemblyman Jay Webber's legislation (A3804) creating a fund to preserve New Jersey's second largest lake. "Establishing annual funding dedicated to Greenwood Lake - a great natural, economic, and recreational resource - will ensure the lake is preserved and protected now and for many years to come," said Webber (R-Morr  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release, dated Nov. 25: * * * - Concerns about the economy and personal finances drive behavior, especially for Younger Millennials * * * - 74% of U.S. adults will not increase their holiday spending this year according to a new survey by Bankrate.com. This includes 22% who plan to spend less than they did last year. Just under a three in ten (27%) of those who won't increase their spending say it's be  more

PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Nov. 27 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: Despite "Black Friday" themed deals that begin well before Thanksgiving, Black Friday has not lost its luster. Checkout, The NPD Group's receipt mining service, reveals that Black Friday 2018 was the top shopping day of the year for both in-store and online U.S. consumer spending. This year, 17% of consumers plan to wait to start their holiday shopping on Black Friday - the most in  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, is scheduled to present at the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 12:50PM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Shareholders section of Blackstone's website at http://ir.blackstone.com. For those unable to listen to the live audio webcast, a replay   more

BRONX, New York, Nov. 27 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following testimony before the New York City Council Committee on women and gender equity: * * * - RE: Gender Equity in NYC: Access, Resources, and Support for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming New Yorkers * * * "I would like to start by saying that Trans and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) New Yorkers are very fortunate to live in a city that provides robust anti-discrimination protections. Moreover, New York Ci  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 18 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) announced today that Katherine Conway-Turner, president of Buffalo State College, has been appointed co-chair of the council. Conway-Turner succeeds Virginia Horvath, who served as co-chair since 2017 and who recently retired as president of SUNY Fredonia. "Local leaders have been an essential part of our Regional Economic Development Counc  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: CBS All Access, CBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today began its rollout of children's programming. The service also announced today that a library of Nickelodeon programming will be available to subscribers, starting with select titles in January. Subscribers can now stream CBS All Access' original children's series includin  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- CBS, a commercial broadcasting, publishing and television production company, issued the following news release: CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A, CBS) and Viacom Inc. (Nasdaq: VIAB, VIA) today announced that their pending merger is currently expected to close after market hours on Wednesday, December 4th. Immediately following the closing, the combined company will be renamed "ViacomCBS Inc." ("ViacomCBS"), and it is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Mark  more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Nov. 27 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation advises local residents to be prepared for potentially strong, gusty winds forecasted tonight and through Thanksgiving Day. These conditions could cause electric service interruptions and dangerous driving conditions. "Our customers should be prepared for the possibility of stormy weather conditions during one of the busies  more

MAYVILLE, New York, Nov. 26 -- Chautauqua County issued the following news: * * * - Abdella to Serve as Acting County Executive * * * Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello was seated yesterday as the New York State Senator for the 57th District. Borrello recently won the election to fill the seat, which was vacated by former Senator Catharine Young earlier this year. "I am honored and extremely humbled to be the voice and advocate for the 57th District in the State Senate," Borrello s  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- City College of New York issued the following news: The City College of New York partners with The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, The New York County District Attorney's Office and the NYC Department of Small Business Services to present "Cybersecurity Lecture Series: Spotlight on Small Businesses & Professional Services." The final session of The 2019 Cybersecurity Lecture Series will take place Thurs., Dec. 5 from 9 to11:30 a.m. at the CUNY Advanced Science Research   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- CNN, a part of WarnerMedia, issued the following news release: CNN is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its Middle East hub in Abu Dhabi and looking ahead to expansion plans at the network's key newsgathering, production, broadcasting and commercial centre. November marks a decade since CNN first went on air live from Abu Dhabi. Since then it has increased its footprint in the Emirate, made Abu Dhabi one of its major international hubs, and introduced a range of new pro  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 19 [TNSgrants-HHS] -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: * * * - Grants Aimed at Reducing Substance Abuse, Promoting Healthful Lifestyles among Area Youth * * * Congressman Brian Higgins, '85, U.S. Representative for New York's 26th congressional district, announced the award of two Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants to Buffalo State College this fall to prevent drug and alcohol use among youth on Buffalo's West Side. The first  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: Attorney General William Tong and Governor Ned Lamont announced today that Connecticut has joined a multi-state effort to appeal a U.S. District Court decision that upheld the imposition of a new statutory cap on State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions. Joining a coalition of four states led by New York, Connecticut is challenging this cap because it will interfere with states' autonomy   more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Owners of electric vehicles tend to come home in the evenings and plug in their cars - straining the grid because they're demanding a lot of power at peak times. Even with plans offering off-peak discounts, most electric car owners still charge their cars at the same time to take advantage of lower prices - also straining the grid, though at different hours. NYSEG, in collaboration with Eilyan Bitar, associate professo  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Crowell & Moring advised GigCapital, Inc. on its business combination with Kaleyra S.p.A., a rapidly growing cloud communications software provider delivering secure application programming interfaces and connectivity solutions in the API/Communications Platform as a Service market. With the completion of this transaction, GigCapital's name has been changed to Kaleyra, Inc., and the newly combined company's  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: St. Lawrence River Watershed Project (leaves DEC website) partners, including the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), today released a survey seeking input from New Yorkers with knowledge of the watershed. The short online survey (leaves DEC website) seeks information from the public about interactions with these land and water resources, and how  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 26 -- The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources issued the following news release: The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia a motion to dismiss the complaint filed in Jonathan R. et al. v. Justice et al. (Case No. 19-cv-00710), by A Better Childhood, a New York-based advocacy group, against the State of West Virginia. "We will not   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon and The Walt Disney Company's Direct-to-Consumer and International segment announced a wide-ranging agreement that will offer all Verizon wireless unlimited customers, new Fios Home Internet and 5G Home Internet customers 12 months of Disney+. Set to launch on November 12, Disney+ will be the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wa  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 25 -- Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP today announced that Keith N. Costa has joined the New York office as a partner in the Corporate Restructuring group. Costa comes to the firm from Otterbourg P.C. He is the 27th partner to join Drinker Biddle this year. With more than three decades of restructuring experience, Costa counsels corporate, banking and other financial services clients, representing both  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Mark Turner, Managing Director in Duff & Phelps' Compliance and Regulatory Consulting practice, wrote an article for Compliance Monitor discussing the upcoming Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) which goes live on December 9, 2020. Aiming to improve culture across the financial services industry and strengthen individual accountability, SM&CR is widely considered as the biggest change in the regulation of individuals  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: Facebook users in France and Germany are leaving the platform even faster than expected. For the second forecast in a row, we have downgraded Facebook user growth in both countries, as younger users shift to other platforms. In France this year, Facebook will experience a decline in users for the first time, whereas Germany experienced its first drop in users in 2018. Germany: Facebook Users Last yea  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - Company to Create 118 New Jobs in East Fishkill Facility - Facility Located on Former IBM Campus iPark * * * Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the completion of Crepini's new crepe manufacturing facility in East Fishkill, Dutchess County. The company, which makes several crepe varieties with different ingredients, will create 118 new jobs and retain 30 jobs. The new 50,000   more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 26 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: The Imagine LaSalle Project Team, a community engagement initiative around the redevelopment of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park supported by the University at Buffalo Regional Institute, has announced the selection of a firm to design a pedestrian bridge crossing Interstate 190 and providing critical links to surrounding neighborhoods. Schlaich Bergermann Partner (SBP), a globa  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 27 -- First Republic Bank issued the following news: First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced it will present at the Goldman Sachs US Financial Services Conference at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Conrad New York Hotel in New York City. Gaye Erkan, President, and Mike Roffler, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the conference. The presentation will be webcast live over the  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Five Cornell faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society. The association elected 443 new fellows in 2019, honoring their efforts to advance research and its applications in scientifically or socially distinguished ways. New fellows will be presented with an official certificate and a gold and blue (representi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cedric Alexander to the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. Cedric L. Alexander Alexander, of Pensacola, is a retired law enforcement executive. He began his career as a deputy with the Leon County Sheriff's Office in 1977. He served as a police officer and detective in Orlando and Miami, as deputy chief and chief of police of the Rochester  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- FocalPoint Partners, an investment bank, issued the following news release: CitiXsys Holdings, Inc. ("CitiXsys" or the "Company") has raised $60 million in capital from Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group within the Merchant Banking Division ( "Goldman Sachs") to provide capital to support growth initiatives. FocalPoint Securities, LLC ("FocalPoint Partners" or "FocalPoint") served as exclusive financial advisor to CitiXsys. CitiXsys is a global application integration s  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) continued to dominate all of basic cable during the month of November in total day viewership for 41 consecutive months, according to Nielsen Media Research. The network also marked 215 months as the most-watched cable news network in total day and primetime viewers, garnering 1.6 million viewers in total day and 2.8 million viewers in primetime. Durin  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release: * * * - $13.7 Million Champlain Commons Combines Workforce and Supportive Housing in Town of Scriba - Investment Complements "CNY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Champlain Commons, a new 56-apartment affordable workforce housing development  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Recycled Materials Deployed throughout State's Artificial Reef Network Already Providing New Marine Habitats, Promoting Biodiversity, and Restoring Fishery Resources - Reef Development Helps Bolster Long Island's Economy by Offering Opportunities for Tourism, Recreation, and Fishing * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the final 2019 deployments of materials to New York's 12 arti  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: As part of its strategic growth strategy in New York and in response to client demand, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has welcomed Yossie Horwitz as a shareholder in the Private Equity Practice. Horwitz joins from Paul Weiss, where he was Counsel. His arrival follows a year in which Greenberg Traurig has experienced significant growth in its Private Equity Practice. Horwitz focuses his practice on co  more

PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Nov. 25 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: Twenty-five percent of online shoppers plan to use a smartphone for holiday shopping, and they are more likely than those who use other devices to buy online and pick up in store (BOPUS), according to insights from the 2019 Holiday Purchase Intentions Survey from The NPD Group. Smaller mobile screens have been taking on more of the shopping workload in recent years, growing from ju  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - Following Last Year's Spirited Debate and Customer Poll Regarding the Holland Tunnel, Newly Shaped Decorations Will Adorn Eastbound Entrance - Announces Re-Designed Christmas Tree Seeking "A More Perfect Union" Between Tree and the "A" It Will Cover * * * Beginning Monday, December 2, the Port Authority will install its annual holiday decorations at its tunnels and bridges, continui  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- Hyatt, a hospitality company, issued the following news release: Hyatt Place New York City/Time Square is officially open. With 520 guestrooms, Hyatt Place New York/Times Square is the largest Hyatt Place hotel in the world and features the brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square is located in the heart of New York and steps from the iconic Time Square/Broadwa  more

MELVILLE, New York, Nov. 25 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce the new CXDI-702C and CXDI-402C Wireless Detectors from Canon Inc. These new detectors offer customers the superb quality and reliability, as well as the features and accessories, of the CXDI-710C, CXDI-810C and CXDI-410C Wireless Detectors. Both the CXDI-702C and CXDI-402C Wireless Detectors have received FDA 510(k) clearance for sale in t  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- 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 invites you to join us at the Legal Revolution Expo & Congress. Neota Logic is an award-winning no-code AI automation platform, providing professionals with a wide range of easy-to-use tools to rapidly build applications that automate any aspect of professional services. The event will be held on th  more

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Loan proceeds funded Mill Creek Residential's acquisition of the Rockland County, New York, apartments * * * JLL announced today that it has arranged acquisition financing for The Peaks of Nanuet, a 504-unit apartment complex in the suburb of Nanuet, Rockland County, New York. JLL worked exclusively on behalf of Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC and an institutional equity partner to arrange the   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 26 -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Littler, the world's largest employment and labor practice representing management, Cornell Tech, and AI automation platform Neota Logic, will hold a student app competition event on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 2:30 PM EST at the Cornell Tech campus in New York City. The second annual Legal App Competition will feature expertise-automation apps developed by students participating in the Corn  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 26 -- Stifel Financial, a financial services holding company, issued the following news release: tifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that Mark May has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Stifel Global Technology Group with a focus on Internet and Digital Media Investment Banking. In this role, Mr. May will provide strategic advice to companies in a wide range of emerging technology sub-sectors, including online marketplaces, e-commerce, and new m  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley today announced that it will redeem in whole its outstanding 6.625% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G, liquidation preference $25,000 per share (61762V408) (the "Series G Preferred Stock"), and the depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th ownership interest in a share of Series G Preferred Stock (CUSIP 61762V507; NYSE: MS PrG) (the "Series G Depos  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: * * * - Former McDonald's CEO Steven Easterbrook Terminated for Inappropriate Relationship with Subordinate, Yet Allowed to Collect More Than $41 Million in Severance * * * New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer and other institutional investors today called on the McDonald's Corporation Board of Directors to implement robust clawback provisions in light of the termination of former McDon  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull will improve access to care for incarcerated individuals with complex medical, mental health, and substance use needs * * * Building on prior efforts to reform the City's criminal justice system and build new modern and borough-based facilities by 2026, the de Blasio administration, through NYC  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following remarks at the Interfaith Thanksgiving prayer service: Mayor Bill de Blasio: "Thank you, Monsignor. We gather together at a time of year when we take stock. It is a moment to be thankful even as we deal with profound challenges and the real pain of so many. I want to express my thanks to you, Cardinal, to all the members and leaders of CORL for the extraordinary work you do. I am thankful we live in a city where our faith l  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Package of legislation builds on the Administration's commitment to the welfare and humane treatment of animals * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed a new package of legislation into law to protect and promote animal welfare, ensuring a more humane City for all New Yorkers. The bills support the welfare of dogs, horses, and birds, specifically, as well as the wellbeing of all animals. In additio  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Year-to-date decline in injuries comes even as building boom continues * * * Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Laura Anglin, and New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca announced that injuries during the construction of buildings declined more than 26 percent in January through October 2019 compared to the same period last year. The injury decline comes e  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 19-T-0684) involving New York Transco LLC: Application of New York Transco LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the New York Public Service Law to Construct, Operate, and Maintain a New, Double-Circuit 54.5-Mile 345/115 Kilovolt Electric Transmission Line and Related Facilities Located in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer Count  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance issued the following news release: Empire State Development and the New York State Departments of Labor, Taxation and Finance, and Agriculture and Markets today encouraged all New Yorkers to support their local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, which falls this year on November 30. By choosing to shop locally Saturday, and every day, New Yorkers are investing in their neighborhoods, strengthening their  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 28 [TNSmedicalresearch-American Journal of Public Health] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Fentanyl overdoses cluster geographically more than non-fentanyl overdoses, according to a study just released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The findings suggest that fentanyl-involved overdoses are concentrated in resource deprived neighborhoods over and above what data show for opioid and polydrug overdoses. This  more

LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 25 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news release: New York's iconic Paris Theatre is back! The Paris, one of the oldest art houses in the United States, and the last single-screen theater in New York, was shuttered earlier this year and was re-opened earlier this month to a successful run of Marriage Story, by acclaimed New York filmmaker Noah Baumbach. Today Netflix announced a lease agreement to keep the theater open and sav  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: Again standing up for New Jersey taxpayers in federal court, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today joined three other states in appealing a decision that allowed the Trump Administration to impose an unprecedented $10,000 cap on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes (SALT). Joining New Jersey in this appeal were New York, Connecticut and Maryland, the same four states  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo distributed turkeys to New Yorkers in need on Long Island and in Brooklyn ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. It's my pleasure to be here this morning. It's a pleasure to be joined with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. And we have Senator Anna Kaplan here. And we have Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Viviana Russell. We are also joined by Assemb  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey File Appeal in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to continue litigation against the federal government   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - New York Leads Coalition of 23 Attorneys General Fighting to Ensure - Transgender Students Can Use Restrooms in Line with Their Gender Identity * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 23 attorneys general fighting to support transgender rights in an antidiscrimination lawsuit against the Gloucester County School Board in Virginia. Gavin Grimm, a former student at   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Joins coalition of 14 states in supporting appeal of dismissal of lawsuit against Trump Administration order to end DED protections * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 14 states in moving to protect Liberians who are beneficiaries of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) from deportation. Attorney General James and the coalition filed an amicus brief in su  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey File Appeal - In U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit * * * New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to continue litigation against the federal government   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and his daughters Mariah, Cara and Michaela toured the Para la Naturaleza and participated in a tree planting service. A statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is below: "Puerto Rico is one of the most beautiful places in the world and I am thankful to be here with my three daughters taking in the sites of Puerto Rico's natural beauty and the opportun  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript involving: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and his daughters Mariah, Cara and Michaela volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club of Puerto Rico Banquete de Accion de Gracias. Buenos dias mis amigos! i Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias a todos. Let's thank the Boys & Girls Club and all the people who volunteered here to make today possible. Let's give them a round of applause. And let's thank the Rotary  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Design-Build Method Will Help Accelerate Project to Restore Long Island's Western Bays - Resilient and Efficient Rebuild of Bay Park Wastewater Treatment Plant is Nearly Complete After Being Destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in 2012 * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Nassau County today announced a critical milestone in the Bay Park Conveyance Project with the publication of a Request for Qual  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Company to Pay $36 Million in Penalties to Compensate Customers Impacted by the Moratorium and in Support of Clean Energy Projects - National Grid Will Present a Long-Term Options Analysis to Impacted Communities within Three Months, Long-Term Plan to be in Place Fall 2021 * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an agreement with National Grid to immediately lift the current morator  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Nearly 300 Additional Variable Message Signs and Traffic Cameras Now Operating Along Major Traffic Corridors - Project Will Enhance Safety and Improve Traffic Management During Severe Weather, Vehicular Crashes and Other Events That Impact Travel - More than 550 VMS Boards and 1,150 Cameras Are Functioning Across New York State and Available to the Public Via 511NY * * * Governor Andrew M  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - $13.7 Million Champlain Commons Combines Workforce and Supportive Housing in Town of Scriba - Investment Complements "CNY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Champlain Commons, a new 56-apartment affordable workforce housing development for families in the town of Scrib  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Second Phase of Ongoing Project Included New Ramps at Lyell Avenue, Replacement of Trolley Boulevard Bridge, Rehabilitation of Canal Bridges and Installation of Concrete Sound Barriers along I-390 featuring Canal-Themed Imagery - Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Grants Support Environmentally Protective Cultural Amenities, Recreation and Economic Growth * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced nearly $2 million in smart growth grants were awarded to 27 communities and organizations that will help identify local priorities for community development, leverage surrounding natural areas for public enjoyment and collaborate on initiatives througho  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Encourages New Yorkers to Buy Local Trees This Holiday Season * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York State Grown & Certified Christmas trees and wreaths will be on display in the State's regional Welcome Centers and Taste NY stores, promoting New York's agricultural and tourism industries. In addition, New York State Grown & Certified trees will be on display at the Empire   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today called on the federal government to grant a Major Disaster Declaration for 18 counties devastated by flash flooding during severe storms on October 31. The 18 counties included in the request are Chautauqua, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Oswego, Otsego, Saratoga, Tioga and Warren Counties. A M  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on the ratification of a 5-year contract by the Professional Staff Congress to support City University of New York faculty: "The Professional Staff Congress has ratified a historic agreement that will set a new national standard for equal pay for public universities and colleges. "New York has always stood for the principle of a fair day's pay for a fair day's work. This contract will provide wage gains   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State is partnering with Walmart, Wegmans, the National Supermarket Association and the Community Service Society of New York this Thanksgiving Week to help deliver meals to feed more than 35,000 people statewide. "Thanksgiving is an opportunity not just to reflect on our values of gratitude and service to others but also to act on those values,"  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - S.3909/A.3606 Directs the Municipal Police Training Council, the Division of Human Rights and the Hate Crimes Task Force to Develop, Maintain and Distribute Policies and Procedures Regarding the Recognition of and Response to Hate Crimes * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation establishing a hate crimes recognition training program for local law enforcement (S.3909A.3606). T  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation Sets Mercury Vapor Exposure Limit for Students and School Employees * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.6145/A.7986) prohibiting the installation or covering of mercury-containing flooring in public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools. "No parent should have to fear their child will be exposed to mercury vapors at school," Governor Cuomo said.  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Helps Protect Consumers' Right to Privacy and Prevent Inaccuracies in Credit Reporting * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.2302/A.5294) prohibiting consumer reporting agencies and lenders from using the credit scores of people in a consumer's social network to determine that individual's credit worthiness. "Basing someone's credit score on who they know is not only a  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation Protects Against "Storm Chasers" Who Pose As Roofing Contractors After Powerful Storms And Perform Sub-Standard Work or No Work At All * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S1405/A7531) cracking down on "storm chasers," unscrupulous roofers who take advantage of when a natural disaster strikes a community and exploit that in need of home repair services and ei  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - Peer mentoring has shown to improve care and health outcomes * * * MetroPlus Health Plan today announced a new partnership with InquisitHealth to provide peer-to-peer mentoring to members with poorly-controlled diabetes, defined as having a recent HbA1c reading above 9 percent, which is determined through a common blood test that is used to diagnose diabetes and to monitor how well a person is m  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release: The Afterschool Alliance and the New York Life Foundation today issued a Request for Proposals for the Aim High grant program. In this fourth year the Foundation will award $1.35 million to out-of-school time (OST) programs serving disadvantaged middle school youth, bringing the total amount awarded over the life of the grant program to $4.8 million. Aim High is part of the New Yor  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on the Conversation with Cardinal Dolan: Father Dave Dwyer: You are tuned in to Conversation with Cardinal Dolan. I am Father Dave Dwyer, and please don't forget to call and share with us your Thanksgiving traditions at 8-8-8-3-2-2-8-4-6-5. Our next guest has served as the 109th Mayor of the City of New York since 2014. Mayor Bill de Blasio, welcome to Conversation with Cardinal Dolan. Mayor Bill de Blasio: It i  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on Inside City Hall: Errol Louis: Welcome back to Inside City Hall. Our top story tonight is Mike Bloomberg's run for president as he introduces himself to voters around the country in his launch video and during his first stop in Virginia today. Bloomberg is making his record at City Hall a central part of his campaign. Joining me now to talk about that and a lot more is somebody who knows that record very well,  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on Keepin' It Real With Reverend Al Sharpton: Reverend Al Sharpton: We're keeping it real, I'm your host, Reverend Al Sharpton and we're back and I'm joined now by one who is known around the country, and certainly by me - the Mayor of the City of New York, who has, I feel, performed in a way that is appreciated by many of us when we were told stop and frisk would make it safer and that if you removed it that we   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on the Young Turks' the Conversation: Cenk Uygur: Joining me now is Mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio. Mayor de Blasio, great to have you back on The Young Turks. Mayor Bill de Blasio: Cenk, it is a great pleasure to be back with you. Uygur: Alright, thank you for joining us. Mayor: Happy Thanksgiving. Uygur: Thank you, you too. So a lot of New York mayors in the news. Now Mike Bloomberg joining the fray in t  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 27 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Program Sharpens Focus on Plight of Birds and Helps Engage the Public to Become Environmental Stewards * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the four top winners of DEC's annual I Bird NY challenges for beginner and experienced birders. I Bird NY was launched by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Downstate Gas Utility Agrees to Immediately Lift Current Natural Gas Moratorium in Long Island, Queens and Brooklyn - National Grid Will Pay $36 Million to Compensate Customers Hurt by Moratorium and Support New Energy Conservation Measures, Clean Energy Projects * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted a settlement with National Grid's do  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 26 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release: Robert D. Gioia, president of The John R. Oishei Foundation, will serve as speaker for Trocaire's Fall 2019 Commencement ceremony on Dec. 18. Gioia has served as president of the Oishei Foundation, one of Western New York's largest private foundations with a mission to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the Buffalo Niagara region, since 2007. He is responsible for guiding the Foundation's long-t  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Operator of five McDonald's franchise locations in Queens must pay $155,000 in restitution to 280 workers for violating Fair Workweek and Paid Safe and Sick Leave laws * * * Today, on the two year anniversary of the Fair Workweek Law, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced a settlement with the operator of five McDonald's loc  more

ONEIDA, New York, Nov. 26 -- The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: On Wednesday, November 20, Fort Drum's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division hosted an observance and lunch in celebration of American Indian Heritage Month. Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter was welcomed as the event's guest speaker. In his remarks to the gathered soldiers and other members of the Fort Drum  more

PEARL RIVER, New York, Nov. 25 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Orange & Rockland (O&R) employees presented a check for $16,000 to Homes for Heroes of Rockland Friday to help further the organization's mission of providing housing for local homeless U.S. military veterans. The O&R employees raised over $11,000 for the veterans' program by sponsoring an early November Saturday afternoon live music event at the Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Pavilio  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm maintained its prominent ranking in six categories in Latinvex's Latin America: Top International Law Firms 2019 rankings and ranked third overall. The firm was recognized for excellence in: * Project Finance (1st); * Capital Markets (2nd); * Banking & Finance (2nd); * Real Estate (3rd); and * Energy (6th); In addition, Paul Hastings rank  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented Barclays Bank PLC and BMO Capital Markets, as joint physical bookrunners, and Deutsche Bank and Jefferies as joint bookrunners, with respect to an offering of $560,000,000 principal of 9.750% senior secured notes to fund the proposed acquisition of the home healthcare division of Maxim Healthcare Services by Aveanna Healthcare. The fi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that it is representing Wells Fargo as Administrative Agent on a $200 million asset-based revolving credit facility for Bumble Bee Foods. The loan will be used to fund Bumble Bee's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, of which Wells Fargo is also involved as First Lien Lender. As part of the Chapter 11 proceedings, Bumble Bee has reached an agreement to sell it  more

PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 27 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Following the success of its Instant Transfer feature in the U.S., PayPal and Mastercard recently extended the service to Mastercard cardholders in Singapore and a number of European countries. Mastercard Send(TM) is an application that leverages the card network infrastructure to facilitate the secure availability of funds in real-time*. With Mastercard Send(TM), PayPal users can transfer their account balances to el  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Pfizer Inc. invites investors and the general public to listen to a webcast of a discussion with Mikael Dolsten, Chief Scientific Officer and President, Worldwide Research, Development and Medical, and Michael Vincent, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Inflammation and Immunology, at the Evercore ISI 2nd Annual HealthCONx Conference on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Sta  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - Port Authority airports set October passenger volume record, handling 1.3 percent more passengers than the previous October record in 2018; - Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes set new October record, surpassing previous best October by 1.2 percent * * * Continuing its record-setting pace across all Port Authority transportation facilities in 2019, the agency announced to  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Nov. 26 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: Raymond James Investment Banking was recognized with top honors in the 18th annual M&A Advisor Awards. The awards were presented at a ceremony held during the 2019 M&A Advisor Summit on November 19 in New York. This year, the Raymond James Technology & Services and Real Estate teams were recognized with three deal of the year awards. * Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year (OVER $5B): Merger of Pebbl  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: S&P Dow Jones Indices ("SPDJI"), the world's leading index provider, announced today that it has been appointed by National Taipei University College of Business ("NTPU") and Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy as the custom calculation agent for the Taiwan Sustainability Value Index (TWSVI). The index tracks the performance of top companies in corporate sustainability in Taiwan. Per NT  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) will replace Oritani Financial Corp. (NASD: ORIT) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Tuesday, December 3. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Valley National Bancorp (NASD:VLY) is acquiring Oritani Financial in a transaction expected to be completed soon pending final conditions. Safehold is a publicly traded REIT that originates and acquires  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Savills Managing Director Ken Biberaj advised GrayRobinson in a recent real estate search as the firm moves operations to an 11-story boutique office building in the Washington, DC market. The full-service law and lobbying firm, with attorneys and government relations professionals throughout offices in Florida and DC, will lease 4,000 square-feet in the Class A building at 99 M Street, SE. "We were able to fi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: EisnerAmper LLP announces that Scott E. Testa has joined the firm as a partner in its Personal Wealth Advisors (PWA) Group. Scott has more than 25 years of experience providing comprehensive tax, trust, estate, financial, retirement and philanthropic planning for high net worth individuals and corporate executives. He also has expertise in stock option planning and business succession planning. He has regular inte  more

CLINTON, New York, Nov. 27 [TNSgrants-foundation] -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Thirteen students have been awarded Smallen Creativity grants to support art projects and independent study. The Smallen Fund encourages creativity among Hamilton students by providing support for projects displaying originality, expressiveness, and imagination. Take Dehao Tu '20, for example, who is using his grant funding to support his senior thesis. "I want to explore VR technology as a digital  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 25 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: SRC, Inc. is pleased to announce that Laurie Gloss has been hired as director, procurement. In this role, she will be responsible for leading SRC's procurement process and supply chain management. Gloss will lead the development and execution of an effective sourcing and supply chain management strategy to support the business enterprise an  more

TROY, New York, Nov. 26 [TNSmedicalresearch-Nature Chemistry journal] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - New approach could be used to detect and kill viruses in the bloodstream * * * By folding snippets of DNA into the shape of a five-pointed star using structural DNA nanotechnology, researchers have created a trap that captures Dengue virus as it floats in the bloodstream. Once sprung, the trap - which is non-toxic and is naturally cleared from the body   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 [TNSsociologyresearch-JAMA Pediatrics journal] -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: * * * - Children born to first-time mothers or in home-based daycare spend the most time in front of screens * * * A study conducted by the University at Albany, the National Institutes of Health and New York University Langone Medical Center uncovered several new findings about the amount of time children spend watching telev  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 [TNSscientificresearch-Geophysical Research Letters journal] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: High, harmful concentrations of arsenic are found in aquifers all over the world, but the groundwater of the Bengal Basin, in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent, contains the most severe arsenic contamination. Naturally occurring arsenic is considered a carcinogen and has been linked to miscarriage and infant death, as   more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: New York City residents facing homelessness with mental and behavioral health concerns will now have a new place to call home in Jamaica, Queens. The new affordable housing building, operated by Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY), will include studio apartments for chronically homeless individuals with serious mental illness from the New York City Homeless Shelter system a  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- Carlyle Group issued the following news release: American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG), The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and T&D Holdings (TYO: 8795) announced today that a newly created Carlyle-managed fund, together with T&D, have partnered to acquire from AIG a 76.6 percent ownership interest in Fortitude Group Holdings, whose group companies operate as Fortitude Re, for approximately $1.8 billion. After closing, ownership interests in Fortitude Re will include Ca  more

PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Nov. 25 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: According to The NPD Group's B2B Distributor and Reseller Tracking Service the U.S. B2B technology market saw 3% dollar sales growth through the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same timeframe a year prior. During this timeframe, software dollar sales continued to outpace hardware sales, up 9% and 1% respectively1. Through Q3 2019, IT operations and networking software made u  more

WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Nov. 25 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, was pleased to conduct its annual Tops Years of Service recognition program earlier this month. Currently in its 23rd year, the Tops Years of Service recognition program celebrates the dedication and loyalty of our long term associates. In 2019 Tops recognized  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon is working with The Chainsmokers to bring the first 5G-powered experience to fans during a live concert at Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday, November 29. Using a 5G smartphone, a group of select fans will be able to hold the phone up to the stage and see The Chainsmokers through an augmented reality (AR) lens. Thanks to 5G's fast speeds, high bandwidth and low late  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: In a proof-of-concept demonstration in the US, Verizon, Ericsson, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, successfully trialed Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, a technology that allows 5G service to run on multiple spectrum bands (the invisible radio frequencies that wireless signals travel over), including those historically reserved for 4G LTE services.   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- Weil, Gotshal and Manges, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that it has elected 16 new partners, effective January 1, 2020. "These nine women and seven men, resident across seven of our offices globally, are among the most talented legal practitioners of their generation, and I am thrilled to announce their promotions to partner," said Executive Partner Barry Wolf. "They represent our most diver  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has promoted 38 lawyers to counsel and 14 lawyers to local partner. "White & Case is a truly global and diverse law firm and these promotions, across 21 offices and 12 global practices, are a clear expression of those fundamental characteristics," said White & Case Chairman Hugh Verrier. "These lawyers demonstrate exceptional ability and share a commitment to the highest standar  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") announces the composition and weights for the 2020 Dow Jones Commodity Index ("DJCI"). The DJCI is a broad-market commodity index, which, in 2020, will be composed of 28 exchange-traded futures contracts on physical commodities across three major sectors: energy, agriculture and livestock, and metals. The 2019 and 2020 target weights for the DJCI are provid  more