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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday December 08, 2019 ( 215 items )  
9th Annual Tops Friendly Markets Food For Families Campaign-Take Part In #Givingtuesday
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Dec. 3 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving held on December 3, 2019, is fueled by the power of social media and its collaborations mirrors the Tops mission of being an active, charitable member in the communities we serve. Tops is once again tying in the Food for Families Campaign with Giving Tuesday and is encouraging YOU to join the movement. In 2019, Tops has set a goal t  more
A&E Television Networks: Born This Way Series Finale Special 'a Very Born This Way Christmas' Premieres December 18 at 9P
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- A&E Television Networks issued the following news release: A&E Network's critically-acclaimed, Emmy-winning docuseries "Born This Way" celebrates the Christmas season with a one-hour series finale special, "A Very Born This Way Christmas," premiering Wednesday, December 18 at 9pm ET/PT. The special will celebrate the spirit of the holidays as Elena, John, Megan, Rachel, Sean, Steven, Cristina and Angel and their families gather to spread cheer and reflect on their personal g  more
Accenture Named a Leader in European Cybersecurity Consulting Providers Report by Independent Research Firm
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Accenture Security receives among highest scores in strategy category * * * Accenture Security has been named as a Leader in the latest Forrester Research report on European cybersecurity consulting providers. The report titled, "The Forrester Wave(TM): European Cybersecurity Consulting Providers, Q4 2019" states that "Accenture is a good fit for chief information security office  more
Accenture Names 787 New Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has named 787 people to managing director and senior managing director, including a record number of women. "Every day, these inspiring leaders create an environment where their teams can innovate, push boundaries and be true partners to our clients," said Julie Sweet, Accenture's Chief Executive Officer. "As we celebrate their promotions, we also acknowledge their ou  more
Adelphi University Announces New Leadership for Office of Diversity & Inclusion
GARDEN CITY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Adelphi University President Christine M. Riordan announced today the appointment of both a new vice president as well as an executive director of diversity and inclusion, both of whom are current members of the University community. Jacqueline Jones LaMon, JD, a professor and an associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected as Adelphi's new vice president of diversity and inclusion. Chotsani  more
AGCO to Host Analyst Meeting
DULUTH, Georgia, Dec. 2 -- AGCO, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, issued the following news release: AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and infrastructure, announced today that it will conduct an analyst briefing in New York City on Friday, December 13, 2019. The meeting will include presentations by Martin Richenhagen, AGCO's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Andy Be  more
Akin Gump's Seadrill Restructuring Work Recognized at Am Law Global Legal Awards
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: The restructuring of Seadrill Ltd., in which Akin Gump advised the company's unsecured bondholders, was named the winner in the Finance category of the Global Legal Awards, presented last night as part of The American Lawyer Industry Awards. The American Lawyer notes that Seadrill's multi-billion dollar restructuring, forced by falling oil prices, was the largest such restructuring ever in the   more
ALM: Corporate Services Consulting Growth Driven By Economic Uncertainty & Digital Transformation
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: Demand for corporate services consulting is growing against the backdrop of an uncertain economic outlook and the continuing drumbeat of digital disruption, according to new research from ALM. G&A function leaders are struggling to develop a strategy for creating value in an environment that pits leanness against a growth imperative. "Consulting providers are responding with services framed for  more
ALM: General Counsel Up-at-Night Report on the Insurance Sector
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: ALM Intelligence and Husch Blackwell announced the results of their survey of in-house counsel in the insurance sector. The survey is part of ALM Intelligence's ongoing research initiative examining the primary issues that keep law department leaders up at night. "Our partnership with Husch Blackwell and, in particular, the subject matter expertise of its Insurance group were critical to the su  more
Andrew Richards Promoted to Produce/Floral Specialist for Tops Friendly Markets East Region
WILLIAMSVIILLE, New York, Dec. 2 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to promote Andrew Richard to the position of produce/floral specialist in the east region for Tops Friendly markets. Andrew, formerly a store manager of the Tops in Walworth, NY will be responsible for the Finger Lakes, Syracuse West, and Southern   more
Anvy Digital Experiences Increased Revenue With the Spyderx Wide Format Inkjet Press From Fujifilm
VALHALLA, New York, Dec. 3 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: Anvy Digital, a Calgary, Alberta Canada-based large format specialty print service provider experiences increased revenue with the Inca SpyderX, a wide format UV digital inkjet flatbed printer distributed exclusively throughout North America by Fujifilm. Founded in 2002, Anvy Digital is a leader in large format digital print in Canada, and consistently invests in innovative solutions like the SpyderX to produce the finest qu  more
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer: Boston Nominated to Serve as President of New York City Bar Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Arnold and Porter Kaye Scholer issued the following news: Arnold & Porter Product Liability LitigationSheila S. Boston partner Sheila S. Boston has been nominated to be the next president of the New York City Bar Association. She is the first woman of color to be nominated as the organization's president. Boston, who has been an active member of the City Bar since she was a junior associate, champions the organization's "rich legacy of educating, supporting and strengthen  more
Barnes & Noble Announces 2019 Book of the Year Winner
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble today announced that booksellers around the country chose Charlie Mackesy's The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse as the winner of Barnes & Noble's 2019 Book of the Year. "Our booksellers chose eight brilliant and diverse titles for our inaugural Book of the Year prize shortlist. We are pleased to announce Charlie Mackesy's extraordinary The   more
Bloomberg Media Rebrands TicToc to QuickTake by Bloomberg
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: * * * - Creates Expanded Digital Video Studio in Preparation for OTT Launch * * * Bloomberg Media announced today that it is rebranding TicToc, its social video news network, to QuickTake by Bloomberg. This is a key step for the brand as it evolves into a premium global news network that seamlessly connects the world of social and streaming. In preparation for the launch of a streaming news channel in 2020, QuickTake by Bloomberg  more
BMO Harris Bank Announces Availability of True Name Feature for Mastercard Debit Cardholders
PURCHASE, New York, Dec. 2 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Today, BMO Harris Bank became the first issuer to implement the Mastercard True Name feature, enabling people to use their true first name on their personal debit and ATM cards without the requirement of a legal name change. Mastercard developed the True Name initiative in response to a need for banking cards that reflect the true identities of many in the transgender and non-binary communities. Research from the Natio  more
Brink's to Present at the Imperial Capital Security Investor Conference on December 11, 2019
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Brink's, a provider of security services to banks, retailers, governments, mints and jewelers, issued the following news release: The Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO), the global leader in total cash management, route-based secure logistics and payment solutions, today announced that senior management will participate in the Imperial Capital Security Investor Conference on December 11, 2019, at the Intercontinental New York Barclay in New York, NY. Brink's management wi  more
Brooklyn Borough President Joins Lynda, Lawyer Archibald to Demand Justice for Discrimination on Jet Blue Flight
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 5 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following news release: Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams joined Shaun Lynda and his lawyer, Roger Archibald, who are currently exploring legal options against JetBlue Airways Corporation after an egregious instance of racial discrimination against Mr. Lynda during a flight over the Thanksgiving holiday. According to the complaint, Mr. Lynda was removed from a JetBlue flight after raising concerns over  more
Bullying Others Increases the Risk of Developing Mental Health Problems, Vice Versa: Columbia University
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 [TNSsociologyresearch-Journal of Adolescent Health] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: A new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests there is a two-way relationship between bullying perpetration and mental health problems among youth in the U.S. Researchers report that bullying perpetration increased the risk of developing internalizing problems, and having internalizing problems increased the probab  more
Cadwalader Mentee School James Madison High School Wins 35th Annual Metropolitan MENTOR Moot Court Competition in New York City
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: James Madison High School, a Brooklyn, New York-based public high school whose students participating in the MENTOR Law Program were coached by attorneys at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, yesterday won the final round of the 35th Annual Metropolitan MENTOR Moot Court competition at a federal courthouse in lower Manhattan. The Justice Resource Center's decades-old MENTOR progra  more
Cadwalader Shortlisted for Two GlobalCapital 2020 Honors: European CLO and CMBS Law Firm of the Year
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader has been nominated for the GlobalCapital 2020 European CLO Law Firm of the Year and European CMBS Law Firm of the Year awards. The winners will be announced at the GlobalCapital European Securitization Awards ceremony on March 4 in London. Cadwalader was named the GlobalCapital European CLO Law Firm of the Year for 2019. Cadwalader's London Capital Markets team incl  more
Carol B. Tome Elected to Verizon Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the election of Carol B. Tome, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President--Corporate Services of The Home Depot, Inc., to the Verizon Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2020. "Carol is a highly accomplished leader who brings to Verizon significant financial and strategic planning expertise acquir  more
City of New York Economic Development Corp. and Hudson Square BID Break Ground on Streetscape Transformation Project to Bring New Pedestrian Space and Amenities to Hudson Street
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Under the Design-Build Process, Redesign of Hudson Street between West Houston and Canal Streets Will Include New Green Space and a Protected Bike Lane * * * New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), in partnership with Hudson Square Business Improvement District (BID), today announced that construction has commenc  more
Clarkson University Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering Professor Publishes 700th Paper
POTSDAM, New York, Dec. 4 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University's Robert H. Hill Professor of Mechanical Engineering Goodarz Ahmadi recently published his 700th research paper. Ahmadi, whose areas of research include fluid mechanics, multiphase flows, computational fluid mechanics, aerosol transport and deposition, and other related topics, published "Accuracy of the CRW Models for Prediction of the Deposition and Dispersion of Particles in Inhomogeneous Turbule  more
Clarkson University Professor Appointed to Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Awards Board
POTSDAM, New York, Dec. 5 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Charles Robinson, a Clarkson University Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was recently appointed to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Awards Board for 2020. Robinson is a Life Fellow of the IEEE and has served many positions with the Institute including Institute Director, Society President, Editor, and Chair of the Membership Development Committee. In 2001, Robinson received t  more
Coldplay Joins Lineup for 3rd Annual iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, which also has a greater reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet, announced today that Coldplay will join the lineup for the third annual iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One. The sold out event, hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7's nationally-syndicated The Woody Show, will also feature performances from Billie Eilish, The Black Keys, blink-182, The Lumi  more
Comptroller Stringer: Cost of Incarceration Per Person in New York City Skyrockets to All-Time High
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: The cost of incarceration per person in New York City ballooned to an all-time high in FY 2019, according to a new analysis of the Department of Correction released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. The City now spends $337,524 to incarcerate one person for a full year, or $925 per day - an 85 percent increase since 2014. At the same time, while the Department of Correction's b  more
Cooley Advises on Follow-On Offerings for Reata + Argenx
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Transactions total more than $1 billion * * * In separate transactions that closed within a week of each other, Cooley advised on follow-on offerings for Reata Pharmaceuticals and argenx that total more than $1 billion. Reata closed its $505 million follow-on offering of 2,760,000 shares of Class A common stock, which includes the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares. Cooley  more
Country Music Star John Rich Joins Fox Nation
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX Nation, the on demand direct to consumer streaming service which just celebrated its one year anniversary, will debut a new program hosted by country music star John Rich, announced John Finley, Executive Vice President of Development for the platform. Launching in February 2020, The Pursuit! With John Rich will be filmed from his home in Nashville, Tennessee with signatur  more
County Officials Respond to TLC/Lakeshore Closure
MAYVILLE, New York, Dec. 3 -- Chautauqua County issued the following news: Responding to the announcement that the TLC/Lakeshore Healthcare Center in Irving will close by year-end, Chautauqua County officials have issued the following statements. Acting Chautauqua County Executive Stephen Abdella said, "While I was extremely disappointed to hear this news, the County will be committed to working with the Brooks-TLC Hospital System to develop a sustainable and effective health care delivery sys  more
Covanta Selected as 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Finalist
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Covanta Holding, a provider of sustainable waste management and renewable energy solutions, issued the following news release: Covanta (NYSE: CVA), a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, has been selected as a finalist for the 21st annual S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards in its Corporate Social Responsibility category, specifically recognizing its Prescription for Safety Program (Rx4Safety). Established in 1999, the awards highlight corporate and ind  more
Cultivating Genius: A New Book From Scholastic Focuses on the Need for Historically and Culturally Responsive Education
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: Today, Scholastic announced the release of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy, a new professional title created to help K-12 educators ensure all students succeed. The book, authored by Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad, Georgia State University associate professor of language and literacy, and director of the Georgia St  more
Curtis Strengthens U.S. Disputes Practice With Two New Litigation Partners
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news release: Curtis announces the appointment of two new litigation partners: Jason D. Wright to its New York office and Eric Cassidy to its Houston office. Jason D. Wright joins the New York office, effective November 11, 2019. Mr. Wright is an experienced litigator, an international law professor, a decorated combat veteran, and a judge advocate (JAG) Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. His career ha  more
Damaging Rains From Hurricanes Can Be More Intense After Winds Subside: Columbia University
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 [TNSscientificresearch-Geophysical Research Letter journal] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: Howling wind drives torrential rain sideways as tall, slender palms bow and tree limbs snap. A hurricane approaches, its gale-force winds wreak havoc as it nears the coast. Storm surges combine with the downpour, inundating the area with water. But according to new research, the rains that come once the storm has weakened may actually  more
Dechert Names 11 to Global Partnership
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Global law firm Dechert LLP has announced today that 11 lawyers in six offices have been elected as partners, effective January 1, 2020. The new partners are: * Craig Borthwick, Financial Services, London * Gregory T. Chuebon, Intellectual Property, New York * Mara Cusker Gonzalez, Products Liability, New York * Jonathan H. Gaines, Financial Services, New York * Smridhi Gulati, Corporate and Securities,  more
DFS Grants Virtual Currency and Money Transmitter Licenses to Sofi Digital Assets, LLC
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved the application of SoFi Digital Assets, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Social Finance, Inc., for virtual currency and money transmitter licenses. "DFS is committed to fostering innovation in New York's vibrant virtual currency sector an  more
Dr. Bo Shen to Lead Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- New York-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: Renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Bo Shen, named section head and medical director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and vice chair for innovation in Medicine and Surgery at Columbia. Dr. Bo Shen, an internationally renowned innovator in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), has been named section head and medical director of   more
Duff & Phelps' Experts in Canada Published in The Law Reviews-The Global Damages Review
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Errol Soriano, Managing Director in the Disputes, Investigations and Valuations practice at Duff & Phelps, is the featured editor and contributor for second edition of The Law Reviews publication, "The Global Damages Review." The second edition focuses on some of the recent changes to the rules regarding permissible damages evidence and includes noteworthy cases from the various jurisdictions. The publication also features chapters   more
EMarketer: US - Netflix Grabs the Most Attention, But Its Reign Will Be Challenged
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: Netflix and YouTube may be the video platforms US adults are watching most, but their days at the top may be numbered. New services such as Disney+, HBO Max and Apple TV+ will fragment digital video viewing time even further. According to our first forecast on time spent watching Netflix and YouTube, both platforms will see their share of daily video time drop in the coming years. In 2018, Netflix surp  more
Empire State Development Announces 3rd New York State Multicultural Creativity Summit
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - Third Event Co-hosted with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and New Partner Ghetto Film School Connects Diverse Content Creators with Entertainment Experts for Career Advice and Guidance - Bronx Community College (BCC) and IATSE Local 52 Welcome Inaugural Class of Film Production Training Program * * * Empire State Development (ESD) today co-hosted the New York State Multicultural Cr  more
Empire State Development Announces Renovation of the Old Library Restaurant and Event Center in Olean is Complete
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - Business invests more than $2 million to renovate historic property with the support of Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) * * * Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the substantial completion of renovations on the Old Library Restaurant and event center in Olean, creating a unique regional destination for visitors. The project also includes the future expansion of a day s  more
Epstein Becker & Green: Nathaniel M. Glasser, Michael S. Kun Recognized by The National Law Review As 2019 'Go-To Thought Leaders' in Employment Law
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is proud to announce that Nathaniel M. Glasser and Michael S. Kun, Members of the Firm, in the firm's Washington, DC, and Los Angeles offices, respectively, have been recognized in The National Law Review's 2019 "Go-To Thought Leadership Awards" in the Employment Law category. With this award, The National Law Review seeks to recognize legal authors who "not only demonstrate a depth of l  more
Epstein Becker Green Announces 2020 Promotions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that eight attorneys have been promoted to Members of the Firm, effective January 1, 2020. Earning a place in this year's class are Carlos Becerra (Employment, Labor & Workforce Management, Los Angeles), Shira Blank (Employment, Labor & Workforce Management, New York), Helaine Fingold (Health Care & Life Sciences, Baltimore), Cassandra Labbees (Employee Benefits a  more
Epstein Becker Green Honored for Superior Client Service in BTI A-Team 2020 Report
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is proud to announce that it has been recognized in the BTI Client Service A-Team 2020: The Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance as a BTI Top 100 Client Service Leader. Additionally, BTI found that clients rank EBG as: - A Standout in Investing in Client Relationships - Distinguished in Client-Facing Communication The Client Service A-Team report is derived solely from direct   more
Ernst & Young Launches Pilot of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Tribe Platform in Atlanta, Seattle
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, issued the following news release: Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has launched a pilot of the EY STEM Tribe platform in two US cities - Seattle and Atlanta - the target of which is to help girls, ages 13-18, pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The global platform was previously piloted in India to 6,000 girls. The EY STEM Tribe platform seeks to engage girls on mobile devices wi  more
FCB Health New York Named to Medical Marketing & Media's 'Best Places to Work' For Second Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- FCB issued the following news release: For the second consecutive year, FCB Health New York has been selected by Medical Marketing & Media (MM&M) as a "Best Place to Work." For the second time ever, MM&M conducted an industrywide survey to explore what keeps employees truly invested in their work and satisfied in their workplace, and FCB Health New York was highlighted once again as one of the most prominent and progressive agencies in the large agency category. "This awar  more
FCB Joburg Announces New Creative Leadership Team
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- FCB issued the following news release: FCB Joburg is putting its creative future in the hands of young and ready talent. Suhana Gordhan and Tian van den Heever, both of whom are no strangers to the advertising industry, have been promoted to Executive Creative Directors joining Neo Segola who became an ECD last year. The trio have consistently been creating highly contagious, well-awarded work for the agency for several years now. The agency has also promoted five of its f  more
FCB: Julie Pilon Joins AREA 23 as Executive Director of Strategic Planning
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- FCB issued the following news release: FCB Health Network announced today that Julie Pilon has joined AREA 23 as executive director of strategic planning. In this role, Pilon will lead the agency's integrated strategic planning, engagement and medical strategy to optimize brand experience for clients. Bringing over 25 years of experience on both the client and agency side of the healthcare industry, Pilon has positioned and launched the types of iconic brands that now serv  more
Financial Firms Struggling to Assess Risks of Disruptive Technologies, Accenture Report Finds
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Risk managers believe that adopting AI, blockchain and RPA could have unintended consequences; 72% say that complex risks are emerging more rapidly than their own skills are advancing * * * An overwhelming majority of financial firms' risk managers don't believe they can adequately assess the risks of disruptive technologies but are open to new strategies and tools to better mana  more
Foley Hoag Expands Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice With Addition of Colin Kirby as Partner
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: Colin Kirby has joined Foley Hoag LLP as a partner in the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice. He will be resident in the firm's New York office. Kirby will focus on the representation of venture capital funds and emerging technology companies in formation, financing and M&A transactions. "Throughout his career, Colin has advised founders and investors on hundreds of formation, financing and exit   more
Forbes Media: Chinese Journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin Tops One Free Press Coalition's December Ranking of '10 Most Urgent' Press Freedom Cases
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: The One Free Press Coalition, a united group of pre-eminent editors and publishers using their global reach and social platforms to spotlight journalists under attack worldwide, today issued its monthly "10 Most Urgent" list of journalists whose press   more
Forbes Takes Majority Stake In Quantalytics AI Labs
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- 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 CEO Mike Federle today announced that the company has acquired a majority stake in Quantalytics AI Labs (formerly Quantamize), a leading quantitative investment research and analytics company. The investment will allow Forbes to weave Quantalyt  more
Fox News Channel to Present Live Coverage Surrounding the House Judiciary Committee's Impeachment Hearing on Wednesday, December 4
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will present live coverage surrounding the House Judiciary Committee's hearing on Wednesday, December 4th as the committee considers whether to recommend articles of impeachment to the full House of Representatives. FNC's special coverage will begin at 10AM/ET during America's Newsroom and continue throughout the day. Leading coverage from Washington, D  more
Fried Frank Continues European Growth, Adds John J. Satory to the Capital Markets Practice in London
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson issued the following news release: Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced today that John J. Satory has joined the Firm as a partner in the Capital Markets Practice and member of the Corporate Department. He will be based in the Firm's London office. Mr. Satory has significant expertise advising on a variety of cross-border capital markets offerings for both issuers and underwriters, with substantial experience in off  more
Fried Frank Grows Its International Arbitration Practice, Welcomes James Barratt in London
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson issued the following news release: Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced today that James Barratt will join the Firm as a partner in the Litigation Department and the International Arbitration Practice. He will be based in the Firm's London office. Mr. Barratt has more than 15 years of experience as an international arbitration lawyer, specializing in international commercial arbitration, public international law, an  more
Fried Frank Welcomes Jerome S. Friedrich as a Finance Partner in the Corporate Department
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson issued the following news release: Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced today that Jerome S. Friedrich has joined the Firm as a partner in the Finance Practice and Corporate Department. He will be based in the Firm's Frankfurt office. Mr. Friedrich has nearly 20 years of experience in the finance sector. He represents German and multinational investors, sponsors, funds, banks and other companies, primarily advising   more
Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Named a Top Ten Healthiest Employer Nationally
VALHALLA, New York, Dec. 3 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB), a leading global biologics Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), placed ninth in the nation in the Healthiest 100(TM) Awards Program for its commitment to employee wellbeing. This nationally-recognized award comes weeks after FDB was awarded top honors for its wellness program by the Triangle Business Journal, a local business publication based in North Carolina.   more
Fujifilm Establishes the Bio Science & Engineering Laboratories U.S.A. to Start Full-Scale Translational Research for Biotherapeutics in the United States
VALHALLA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) announced that it has begun full-scale research activities to advance the field of translational research for biotherapeutics at its newly established "Bio Science & Engineering Laboratories U.S.A." ("US Bio Center") located in Madison, Wisconsin. The goal of the Fujifilm US Bio Center will be to further strengthen its fundamental research efforts to support the broad goals of Fu  more
GAIUS Networks, Start-Up Co-Founded by New York University, N.Y. University Abu Dhabi Researchers Chosen for Facebook Accelerator Program
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- New York University issued the following news release: GAIUS Networks, co-founded by researchers at New York University and NYU Abu Dhabi, has been selected for Facebook Accelerator London's program--a 12-week session that pairs start-ups with the team at Facebook's London lab. GAIUS Networks, co-founded by researchers at New York University and NYU Abu Dhabi, has been selected for Facebook Accelerator London's program--a 12-week session that pairs start-ups with the team a  more
Ge Wang Named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
TROY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Rensselaer researcher has contributed significantly to advancing biomedical imaging * * * Ge Wang, the Clark and Crossan Endowed Chair of biomedical engineering and director of the Biomedical Imaging Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Election to NAI fellow is the highest professional distinction given to academic inventor  more
Georgia Gov. Kemp Appoints Loeffler to U.S. Senate
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his appointment of successful businesswoman Kelly Loeffler to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Johnny Isakson, effective December 31, 2019. "From the farm to the New York Stock Exchange, Kelly Loeffler has lived the American Dream. I'm confident that she will work every single day to keep that same dream alive for our children, grandchildren  more
Getty Images and Verizon Media Award Photographers for Disability-Focused Grant
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, in collaboration with Verizon Media, has named five recipients to its latest Creative Bursary grant centering around life with disabilities. Recognizing the challenges faced by photographers worldwide as they look to break into the commercial industry, this distinct grant program seeks to discover and nurture creative talent wh  more
Goodwill Impairment More Than Doubled to $78.9 Billion, According to Annual Duff & Phelps Study
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Total goodwill impairment (GWI) recorded by U.S. public companies reached $78.9 billion in 2018, climbing a staggering 125% from the previous year, according to the 2019 U.S. Goodwill Impairment Study (2019 Study) released today by Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients. The 11th edition of the study examines general and industry goodwill impairment trends of more than 8,800 U.S. pu  more
Gov. Cuomo Declares Emergency for 7 Counties as Winter Storm Continues to Impact New York
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo declared a State of Emergency in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga and Ulster Counties as a large winter storm continues to impact New York. The Governor has also activated 300 members of the National Guard to assist with snow removal and clean-up operations in these seven counties. Already, areas throughout the Capital Region have seen mo  more
Greenberg Traurig Closes Parkmerced Refinancing for Maximus Real Estate Partners
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: The global Real Estate Practice at law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP recently closed on the $1.75 billion refinancing of San Francisco's Parkmerced on behalf of owner Maximus Real Estate Partners. The financing included a $1.5 billion mortgage loan from Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. and a $275,000,000 mezzanine loan from AIMCO. "We were pleased to advise and assist  more
Greenberg Traurig Named Law Firm of The Year for Trademark Law in 2020 Edition of 'Best Law Firms'
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named Law Firm of the Year for Trademark Law in the 2020 edition of "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers. Only one firm is named Law Firm of the Year for selected nationally ranked practice areas. Greenberg Traurig has been ranked as a National Tier 1 law firm for Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Law and Litigation, Copyright Law, Trademark Law, and T  more
Greenberg Traurig: Barbara Meili Named to The Hollywood Reporter's 'Top 20 Dealmakers of 2019' List
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Barbara Meili, has been named to The Hollywood Reporter's "Top 20 Dealmakers of 2019" list. The fourth annual dealmakers list spotlights the individuals behind some of the biggest entertainment deals of the year. Meili represented Magnolia, the home and lifestyle brand led by Chip and Joanna Gaines, in negotiations with Discovery, Inc. to launch a media joint venture.   more
HH Global Announces Agreement by Blackstone to Make a Pound Sterling 100m Strategic Minority Equity Investment
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: HH Global (the "Company"), a leading global outsourced marketing execution provider, has reached an agreement with funds managed or advised by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities in relation to a pound sterling100m strategic minority equity investment in HH Global. Subject to receipt of relevant antitrust approvals, Blackstone's investment is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2020. Robert MacMillan,  more
Hogan Lovells Obtains Dismissal of All Remaining Charges Against Former New York State Assemblyman
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: A New York State Supreme Court judge in Manhattan has dismissed all remaining charges against former New York State Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny in a long-running case brought by the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. Hogan Lovells represented Brook-Krasny in the case. Today's dismissal of all remaining misdemeanor charges follows a jury verdict this summer that resulted in the acquittal  more
Huntington Bancshares to Present at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- Huntington Bancshares issued the following news release: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN; www.huntington.com) will be participating in the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference in New York on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Mr. Stephen Steinour, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present to analysts and investors at 11:30 AM ET. He will discuss business, financial performance, and strategic initiatives. The pre  more
IHeartMedia Selects Nashville As Second Headquarters For IHeartRadio Digital
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in the U.S., today announced that it has selected Nashville as the location for iHeartRadio's second digital headquarters, further expanding its current New York-based digital team; creating new jobs; and building on iHeartRadio's continued growth and innovation as the leading audio platform for consumers across the country. Nashville -- best known as one of the nation's leading music scen  more
Increased Food Intake and Metabolic Syndrome: Yeshiva University
BRONX, New York, Dec. 4 [TNSgrants-NIH] -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: People with metabolic syndrome have a cluster of abnormalities (including obesity, insulin resistance, and hypertension) that increase their risk for cardiovascular disease. The syndrome affects about 44% of Americans over age 50 and is a major predictor of reduced survival. Rajat Singh, M.D., M.B.B.S., has received a five-year, $1.8 million grant from the Nati  more
Jones Lang LaSalle Secures $18M in JV Equity for Ornstein Leyton Company
MELVILLE, New York, Dec. 2 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Sculptor Capital Management invests in The Vineyards at Mount Sinai, an age-restricted community on Long Island * * * JLL Capital Markets has successfully secured $18 million in joint venture equity for Ornstein Leyton Company for the development of The Vineyards at Mount Sinai. The for-sale, age-restricted town home community will feature 91 homes in Mount Sinai, Long Island. Sculptor Capital Managem  more
Jones Lang LaSalle Selected to Market 321 Lenox Avenue in NYC's Harlem Neighborhood
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Delshah Capital selling 23,746-square-foot mixed-use property featuring 32 residential units and one commercial space * * * JLL Capital Markets experts has been selected by Delshah Capital LLC to market 321 Lenox Avenue, also known as 101 West 126th Street, in New York City's Harlem neighborhood. The six-story building features 32 residential units and one commercial unit and is located within an opportunity zo  more
K&L Gates Advises BARBRI on Acquisition of U.K. Legal Training Provider Kaplan Altior
LONDON, England, Dec. 3 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of lawyers from global law firm K&L Gates LLP has advised Leeds Equity Partners portfolio company BARBRI on the acquisition of Kaplan Altior, a leading provider of training courses for legal professionals in the UK. In addition to expanding BARBRI's client service team, the acquisition significantly enhances the company's base of experienced tutors for trainee and solicitor skills training and increases  more
King & Spalding Elects 21 New Partners and Promotes Four Counsel Across Eight Offices
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release: King & Spalding announced today that it has named 21 new partners. The partner elections span seven offices (Atlanta, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.). "The new class demonstrates professional excellence in the service of clients, a focus on practice and firm-building efforts, and a commitment to developing others--all keys to ensuring long-term growth for the firm,"  more
Launching Dec. 22: Six Ways to Experience Mumbai Via Delta
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- Delta Airlines issued the following news: Bustling Mumbai is the perfect starting point to any India vacation, with its mix of ancient tradition, culture, rich architecture and towering skyscrapers offering visitors a heady mix of unforgettable sights and sounds. As Delta returns with nonstop service from New York-JFK on Dec. 22, here are a few tips to help you discover the City of Dreams: Grab a guidebook, set Google Maps and let the current of people carry you acr  more
Looking for Exoplanet Life in All Right Spectra: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 [TNSscientificresearch-Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society journal] -- Cornell University issued the following news: A Cornell senior has come up with a way to discern life on exoplanets loitering in other cosmic neighborhoods: a spectral field guide. Zifan Lin '20 has developed high-resolution spectral models and scenarios for two exoplanets that may harbor life: Proxima b, in the habitable zone of our nearest neighbor Proxima Centauri; and Trappist-1e,   more
Marketing Architects Expands Relationship With Nielsen, Announces Data-driven, Comprehensive Agreement
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * - Agreement includes Nielsen Media Impact with TV, Radio, Digital Data, Local TV and Audio measurement in all markets * * * Marketing Architects has expanded its relationship with Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) by adding a comprehensive suite of measurement and planning tools including Nielsen Media Impact (NMI) with TV, radio and digital data. The company has also renewed Local TV and Audio mea  more
Marriott International: Hotel Goldener Hirsch, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg Completes Full-Scale Restoration
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Marriott International issued the following news: * * * - Redesign of the 15th Century Storied Guesthouse Blends Salzburg's Artisanal History with Modern Amenities * * * Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg today announced the culmination of a full-scale renovation. The completion ushers in a new era of luxury for Salzburg's most storied hotel, which has stood on the city's historic Getreidegasse since 1407. An extensive restoration of all seventy gu  more
Marriott International: The Luxury Collection Unveils Debut Property in the Seychelles
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts, a subsidiary of Marriott International, issued the following news: * * * - North Island Joins The Luxury Collection as the Portfolio's First Private Island Destination * * * The Luxury Collection today announced the arrival of North Island, Seychelles into their portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts. With just 11 villas, Africa's most exclusive private island is located 30 kilometres from the mainland and is accessible by  more
Mayor De Blasio Appoints Jessica Tisch as Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio today appointed Jessica Tisch as Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT). Tisch previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology for the NYPD, where she lead the Department into the 21st century by harnessing the power of technology to best serve police officers and the people of New York City. At the NYPD, she helped revolut  more
Mayor's Office of ThriveNYC Announces New Partnership With New York Public Library, Connecting Library Patrons to Mental Health Resources
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Spaces to Thrive will bring mental health resources to New York Public Library branches in federally-designated mental health shortage areas * * * The Mayor's Office of ThriveNYC and The New York Public Library (NYPL) today announced "Spaces to Thrive," a new partnership to promote mental health across the city and connect Library visitors to mental health support. "We created ThriveNYC to help rea  more
McGuireWoods Attorneys Honored for Excellence by The National Black Lawyers
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: The National Black Lawyers, a professional and educational organization, selected McGuireWoods partners Wanda French-Brown and Mirlande Telfort for its list of Top 100 Lawyers in New York and associates Natasha Cooper and Natalina DePina for its list of Top 40 Under 40 lawyers in Atlanta. The National Black Lawyers is a professional and educational organization comprised of African-American attorneys who  more
Measuring Fatigue Can Reduce Workplace Injuries: Adelphi University
GARDEN CITY, New York, Dec. 4 [TNSscientificresearch-Applied Ergonomics journal] -- Adelphi University issued the following news: You see it in the news: worker fatigue leading to accidents, with an employee hurt or even killed, or causing injury to others. But that's not the only possible outcome of worker fatigue. Chronic injuries from repetitive movements, reduced work output and reduced work quality can also result from employees becoming tired on the job. Zahra Sedighi Maman, PhD, was inv  more
Measuring Fatigue Can Reduce Workplace Injuries: Adelphi University
GARDEN CITY, New York, Dec. 6 [TNSscientificresearch-Applied Ergonomics journal] -- Adelphi University issued the following news: You see it in the news: worker fatigue leading to accidents, with an employee hurt or even killed, or causing injury to others. But that's not the only possible outcome of worker fatigue. Chronic injuries from repetitive movements, reduced work output and reduced work quality can also result from employees becoming tired on the job. Zahra Sedighi Maman, PhD, was inv  more
Metlife to Acquire U.S. Pet Health Insurance Administrator, Petfirst
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * - Enters Fast-Growing Pet Insurance Market To Leverage MetLife's Leading Position in Group Benefits * * * MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) ("MetLife"), and PetFirst Healthcare, LLC ("PetFirst"), a fast-growing pet health insurance administrator, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which MetLife will acquire PetFirst. Founded in 200  more
Microbiologist Susan Perkins Is New City College of New York Science Dean
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Dr. Susan L. Perkins, a microbiologist with expertise on protozoan parasites that cause malaria, is the new Martin and Michele Cohen Dean of Science at The City College of New York. Her appointment is effective Jan. 6, 2019. Perkins joins City College from the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in Manhattan where she served as Curator and Professor of microbial genomics for the past 15 years. She brings to CCNY's D  more
Mommy Drinking Is on Upswing - But Women Without Children Still Drink More: Columbia University
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 [TNSsociologyresearch-PLOS Medicine journal] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * - Binge Drinking Has Risen For Women Across All Adult Ages And Parenting Statuse * * * Men and women are continuing to increase binge drinking, regardless of parenting status, according to the latest study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Men and women with children reported consistently lower levels of binge drinking t  more
Moody's Analytics Wins at Risk Markets Technology Awards 2020
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Moody's Analytics has won Solvency II Product of the Year at the Risk Markets Technology Awards 2020. This is the third straight year we've won this award. We've earned all three wins on the strength of the Moody's Analytics Solvency II solution, which helps insurers meet the calculation, data, and reporting requirements of Solvency II. Our comprehensive solution offers both standard  more
Moody's Analytics: Bureau Van Dijk Wins Best Solution in KYC Risk Assessment at Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Bureau van Dijk, a Moody's Analytics company and leading publisher of entity data and corporate ownership structures, has won the Best Solution in KYC Risk Assessment category at the 2019 Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence. It earned the award on the combined strength of its Compliance Catalyst 2 solution and Orbis data resource. Bureau van Dijk launched the original Compliance Ca  more
Morgan Lewis Recognized Among 'Best of the Best' in BTI Client Service Report
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis is ranked #4 for client service in BTI Consulting's Client Service A-Team 2020 report and is one of only three firms to have been named by BTI among the top 30 Client Service Elite law firms since the annual survey began in 2002. In BTI Client Service A-Team 2020: Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance, BTI evaluates firms in four quadrants: Client Investment, Client Infrastructure, Client Comm  more
Morgan Lewis Wins The American Lawyer's IP Litigation Department of the Year Award
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: The American Lawyer awarded Morgan Lewis its prestigious Litigation Department of the Year-Intellectual Property Award at the publication's December 4 industry awards gala in New York. In announcing the highly competitive honor, The American Lawyer described Morgan Lewis as having "the depth and resourcefulness to bring home outstanding results, whether that means grinding through a years-long post-trial motions a  more
MTA Bus-Mounted Camera Program Begins Issuing Bus Lane Violations on M15 SBS Route
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that the 60-day warning period for bus lane blockers on the M15 Select Bus Service route ends on Friday, Dec. 6, and motorists who are caught by the MTA's new bus-mounted cameras will now receive violations with fines up to $250. The forward-facing cameras on buses serving the M15 SBS route on First and Second Avenues in Manh  more
Multiplexed C Dots Track Cancer Cells to Improve Patient Care: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 [TNSmedicalresearch-Science Advances journal] -- Cornell University issued the following news: For more than a decade, researchers have used glowing nanoparticles called Cornell dots, or C dots, to illuminate cancer cells, target tumors and even induce cell death (http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2016/09/cancer-killers-c-dots-show-ability-induce-cell-death-tumors). Now, a new iteration of C dots is expanding their impact through fluorescence-based multiplexing, a proces  more
N.Y. A.G. James: New Law Protects Tenants From Landlord Harassment
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James' Program Bill Signed Into Law by Governor Cuomo - A.6188/S.2605 Protects Tenants from Common Forms of Harassment that Were Previously Not Covered by Law * * * Today, Attorney General Letitia James' program bill that expands protections for tenants was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The law (A.6188/S.2605) will protect rent-regulated tenants from landlord harassment by p  more
N.Y. Comptroller Stringer: Institutional Investors Renew Call for an Independent Board Chair at Facebook as Controversies Continue Unabated
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: * * * - Treasurers release findings on which mutual funds voted in support of an independent chair - and which did not * * * The group of investors that led the 2019 shareholder proposal at Facebook seeking an independent board chairman today released its findings of proxy voting data, which reveals which mutual funds joined the supermajority (68%) of Facebook's outside shareholders who voted a  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Announces Commercial Cargo Bike Program to Reduce Delivery Congestion
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - UPS, Amazon, and DHL will all participate in a first-time program, focused in Manhattan south of 60th Street. * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that New York City will launch an initiative to encourage freight companies to reduce delivery-related congestion through the use of cargo bicycles. The Commercial Cargo Bike Program, introduced in time for the holiday shopping season, should reduce   more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Signs Legislation Expanding Prevailing Wage and Charting a New Path Forward for Hart Island
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Intro. 1321-A, sponsored by Council Member Rafael Espinal, which will expand the guarantee of prevailing wages to building service workers in City financed projects. The bill continues the Mayor's commitment to ending inequality by ensuring that workers in the City can afford to both work and live here. "From keeping the heat on to keeping our families safe, New Yorkers rely   more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio: City Activates Emergency Procurement Contracts to Quickly Clean Homes Affected by Sewage Backup in Queens
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - City to help homeowners clean and sanitize to get back to normal * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the City of New York, through NYC Emergency Management, will use emergency procurement to hire contractors to clean homes affected by the sewer main blockage in Queens during a visit to the area this afternoon. The Department of Small Business Services is working with Emergency Management on the  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio: New York City Achieves Global Milestone in Fight to End the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: F * * * - Once the center of the epidemic, New York is the first Fast-Track City to reach the UNAIDS 90-90-90 target * * * New York City today announced that it has reached the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals two years ahead of schedule, meaning that 90% of all people with HIV know their status, 90% of all people diagnosed with HIV are on treatment, and 90% of all people diagnosed with HIV who are on treatment are vi  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio: Yume Kitasei Named Director of City Legislative Affairs
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio today named Yume Kitasei as Director of City Legislative Affairs. She previously served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan. "With two years left, we remain committed to making New York City stronger and fairer than ever before," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "Yume is an extraordinarily talented public servant who works tirelessly on behalf of our city. I thank Jeff fo  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving State Universal Service Fund
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 15-M-0742) involving State Universal Service Fund: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Review the State Universal Service Fund. NOTICE INVITING COMMENTS ON PETITION TO EXTEND STATE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (Issued December 3, 2019) On August 2, 2019, the New York State Telecommunications Association Smaller Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (Smaller ILECs) filed a petition seek  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Con Ed
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 17-G-0316) involving Consolidated Edison Company of New York: To: Joshua A. Konecni, Associate General Counsel, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., 4 Irving Place New York, NY 10003-0987 Re: Case 17-G-0316 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission for an Investigation into Consolidated Edison Company ofNew York, Inc.'s Compliance with Operator Qualification, Performance, an  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Con Ed
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case Nos. 19-E-0107, 19-E-010) involving Consolidated Edison Company of New York: To: David P. Warner, Associate Counsel, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., 4 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003 Re: Case 19-E-0107 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Investigating Utility Preparation and Response to Power Outages During the 2018 Winter and Spring Storms for Consolidated Edison Com  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Excelsior Energy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 19-F-029) involving Excelsior Energy: Application of Excelsior Energy, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to Construct a Wind Project Located in Genesee County. RULING ON INTERVENOR FUNDING REQUESTS (Issued November 29, 2019) GREGG SAYRE AND MOLLY McBRIDE, Examiners: On September 24, Excelsior Energy, LLC (Excelsior Energy  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Mohawk Solar
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 17-F-0182) involving Mohawk Solar: Application of Mohawk Solar LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Construction of a Solar Electric Generating Facility in the Towns of Canajoharie and Minden, Montgomery County. RULING REGARDING PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE (Issued December 3, 2019) SEAN MULLANY, ERIKA BER  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Reserve Gas
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 11-00771) involving Reserve Gas: To: Ms. Ann M. Heinrich, Office Manager, Reserve Gas Company, Inc., 13441 Railroad Street, P.O. Box 207, Alden, New York 14004-0207 Re: Matter No. 11-00771 - In the Matter of Gas Company Filings of Financial Reports for Reserve Gas Company, Inc. Dear Ms. Heinrich: I received your November 25, 2019 letter on behalf of Reserve Gas Company, Inc. (the C  more
N.Y. State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment: Siting Board Approves Amendments Related to Cassadaga Wind Project
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release: * * * - Siting Board Relocates Interconnecting Substation to Better Accommodate the Wind Farm's Electricity Production * * * The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) today granted approval to Cassadaga Wind LLC's request for an amendment to its operating certificate to change the location of its interconnect  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: State Contract and Payment Actions in October
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,677 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $4.8 billion and approved more than 2.2 million payments worth more than $10 billion. The office rejected 100 contracts and related transactions valued at $130 million and nearly 2,100 payments valued at nearly $25.9 million. More information on these contracts and  more
Neuberger Bergman: Dyal Capital Partners Sets Record With $9.0 Billion Fund IV
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Neuberger Bergman issued the following news release: Dyal Capital Partners ("Dyal"), a division of Neuberger Berman, announced the final closing of Dyal Capital Partners IV ("Fund IV") with over $9.0 billion of committed capital. Dyal closed Fund IV on October 31, 2019 and increased the target fund size by over $3.5 billion during the marketing period, as investment opportunities increased and investor interest in the strategy grew. As with Dyal's previous fund, Fund IV was   more
New Research Reveals How Antiretroviral Drugs May Damage the Hearts of Infants Exposed to HIV But Uninfected: SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 3 [TNSmedicalresearch-AIDS Journal] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * Antiretroviral therapy given to pregnant mothers with HIV puts their exposed - but uninfected babies at risk of adverse cardiac events * * * All babies born to mothers infected with HIV are exposed to the virus in utero, but not all of them become infected with it. Yet, all pregnant women in the U.S. with HIV receive antiretroviral therapy (A  more
New York A.G. James Continues Fight Against Trump Administration Over Toxic Pesticides on Food
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James-Led Coalition Argues EPA Is Breaking Federal Law - By Allowing Chlorpyrifos to Continue Contaminating Food * * * Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of nine Attorneys General, today filed a brief arguing that the Trump Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is violating federal law by continuing to allow chlorpyrifos, a widely-used pesticide with we  more
New York A.G. James Fights for NYC's Public Housing Tenants
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James Files Amicus Brief Supporting Lawsuit Against NYCHA for Failing to Maintain Habitability Standards * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today stood up for New York City's public housing tenants by filing an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit against the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for failing to meet the minimum standards of habitability for hundreds of thous  more
New York A.G. James Fights to Ensure Women Across the Nation Retain Access to Safe, Legal Abortions
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James Leads Coalition of States Fighting to Ensure Women's Reproductive Freedom is Not Limited * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general fighting to ensure women across the nation are able to maintain access to safe, legal abortions. In an amicus brief filed with the United States Supreme Court -- in support of the petitioners in the case  more
New York A.G. James Files Lawsuit Against Private Equity Fund Manager Who Used Investor Funds As Private Piggy Bank
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Fund Manager Illegally Converted More than $13 Million in Investor Funds to Prop Up Failing Broker-Dealer * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a lawsuit against Laurence G. Allen and the various corporate entities he controls for defrauding investors and misappropriating more than $13 million to enrich himself and his companies between 2008 and 2018. The complaint -  more
New York A.G. James Issues Statement on Purdue Pharma CEO Bonus Payment
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement after the states suing Purdue Pharma objected to a bonus payment in the millions for the company's CEO: "As Purdue Pharma continues to claim it cannot pay creditors what it owes in bankruptcy court, the company has somehow found millions to pay its CEO. "This smacks of gall and hubris. Over the last two decades, Purdue has fueled the opioid crisis that has wreaked havoc on this country. "Ever  more
New York A.G. James Report Finds That Professional Fundraisers Retain Nearly One-Third of Charitable Campaign Donations
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General James today released the annual "Pennies for Charity: Where Your Money Goes; Fundraising by Professional Fundraisers" report, which found that nearly one-third of charitable donations ended up in the pockets of professional fundraisers. This year's report looks at fundraising trends such as the rise of online giving as well as the percentage of funds raised that went to charities. "N  more
New York A.G. James Takes Action to Fight Discrimination Against Jewish Community
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James Intervenes in Lawsuit Over Anti-Semitic Housing Practices Against the Jewish Community in Orange County * * * Attorney General Letitia James today took action to fight discriminatory housing practices that the Town of Chester and Orange County have utilized to prevent members of the Jewish community from moving to Chester, New York. Attorney General James filed a motion to   more
New York A.G. James Urges FTC To Protect Consumers By Taking Action Against Deceptive Marketing Practices
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James Co-Leads Coalition of AGs Seeking to Prevent Consumers from Being Trapped Into Recurring Payments * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general from around the nation urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to adopt greatly needed regulations to prevent consumers from being deceived by negative option marketing schemes. In a letter  more
New York A.G. James Urges U.S. Department of Labor to Withdraw Proposal That Would Decrease Employee Earnings
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - James, 17 Attorneys General Argue the Proposal Will Result in Longer Hours, Lower Pay * * * Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in opposing a proposal by the U.S. Department of Labor to change the method employers use to calculate overtime, which would force employees to work longer shifts while reducing their weekly earnings. The coalition issued a le  more
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: 'Red Revolution' Annual Ballroom Competition Honors World AIDS Day
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: * * * - Health Department's sixth annual RED Ball, co-hosted by the Kiki Coalition, celebrated LGBTQ revolutionaries with live performances, elaborate fashion show, and runway action - During the event, the Health Department provided free NYC Condoms, lubricant packs, and HIV and STI testing * * * The Health Department, together with the Kiki Coalition, yesterday hosted the sixth  more
New York City Police Department: Year-to-Date Index Crime Remains Down Citywide in 2019
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: Year-to-date as of November 31, index crime remains down in 2019 with an overall -1.3% decrease from 2018 (87,014 vs 88,203). Additionally, for November 2019 compared to November 2018, shooting incidents, burglaries, grand larcenies, and overall crime in the transit system and housing are all down. While shooting incidents are still up year-to-date, and the NYPD continues to be focused on addressing the u  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $15 Minimum Wage Phase-In to Continue in 2020 Following DOB Analysis Showing Ongoing Economic Strength
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the $15 minimum wage phase-in will take effect December 31, 2019 after a statutorily required report by the Division of the Budget found the decline in New York's unemployment rate to record lows indicates that recent minimum wage increases have been absorbed with negligible, if any, impacts on labor demand in every region. Based on the report's finding, the cur  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $45 Million to Improve Emergency Communications Statewide
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - State Funding Enhances Emergency Communication Networks and Improves Overall Emergency Response Effectiveness - Follows $10 Million Public Safety Answering Point Grants to Support Emergency Services Dispatching * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $45 million has been awarded to 57 counties and New York City to enhance emergency communications across the state. This funding enable  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 2019 State Historic Preservation Award Recipients
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 12 Additional Locations Nominated for Listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places - Awards and Nominations Preserve African-American History, Dutch Architecture, the Civil Rights Period and Gaslight Era * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that ten projects preserving state history, ranging from Dutch colonial settlement to the Civil Rights period, have received  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $12.8 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Cicero
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Spring Village Provides 50 Homes for Older Adults, People with Disabilities - Investment Complements 'Central New York Rising' - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $12.8 million affordable and supportive housing development in the town of Cicero in Onondaga County. Spring Villa  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of More Than 1,000 Joint Counter Terrorism Exercises Across New York State in 2019
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Counter Terrorism conducted more than 1,000 counter terrorism exercises throughout the state for the second consecutive year. During these exercises, state and local counter terrorism experts work in tandem to assess the ability of businesses to recognize and report suspicious activity. The Gove  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Construction of New $6.1 Million Visitor Center Underway at Minnewaska State Park Preserve
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that construction is underway for a new $6.1 million visitor center at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve on the Shawangunk Ridge. The public-private project with the Open Space Institute will create a new 5,000 square-foot facility that features public amenities and classroom space, exhibits and programming to educate visitors on the park's natural and recreati  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces New $14 Million Farmland Protection Initiative to Help New York Farms Maintain Long-term Viability
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Provides Critical Financial Assistance to Keep Valuable Farmland in Production, Allow Diversification, and Ensure Long-Term Viability of Operations * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new $14 million initiative to support and strengthen New York's agricultural industry. The new funding opportunity, part of the State's long-standing Farmland Protection Implementation Grant progra  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Newest Class of Environmental Conservation Police Officers and Forest Rangers
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 44 Recruits Graduate from DEC's 22nd Basic School for Uniformed Officers * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the graduation of 30 Environmental Conservation Police Officers and 14 Forest Rangers from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's 22nd Basic School for Uniformed Officers. The 44 new officers received their diplomas in a formal ceremony at the Expo Ce  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Start of Construction on $29 Million Affordable Housing Development for Seniors in Monroe County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Penfield Square to Create 114 Affordable Apartments for Older Adults, Public Green Space for Community Events - Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the start of construction on a $29 million affordable housing development for older adults in the town  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Strategic Partnership Between Northland Workforce Training Center and SUNY Empire State College
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a strategic partnershipbetween Northland Workforce Training Center in Buffalo and SUNY Empire State College's Harry Van ArsdaleJr. School of Labor that will build on the Center's highly-successful training model and will allow SUNY Empire to collaborate with the Center's CEO and management team, grow and put the Center on a path to long-term economic sust  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Strategic Partnership Between Northland Workforce Training Center and SUNY Empire State College
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a strategic partnership between Northland Workforce Training Center in Buffalo and SUNY Empire State College's Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor that will build on the Center's highly-successful training model and will allow SUNY Empire to collaborate with the Center's CEO and management team, grow and put the Center on a path to long-term economic sustainab  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Deploys State Resources to Assist Recovery Efforts in Cities of Schenectady and Troy in Wake of Recent Snowstorm
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Under Governor Cuomo's State of Emergency Declaration, State Department of Transportation Joins Other State Agencies to Help Bring Cities Back to Business as Usual * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that at the request of the cities of Troy and Schenectady, state resources are being deployed to help both Capital Region cities dig out from the recent snowstorm. On December 2, Gove  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Letter to Commerce Secretary Ross Calling for Federal Action to Help Scallop Fishery
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today issued a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross calling for federal action to help New York's scallop fishery following the sudden and significant decline in Peconic bay scallops off the coast of Long Island. The scallop harvest provides significant income to the commercial fishing industry, fish markets, and restaurants throughout the region and Governor Cuomo has  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Bus, Tractor Trailer Crash
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on a crash involving a bus and a tractor trailer: "A bus carrying nearly 30 passengers was involved in a crash just after 7 p.m. this evening on the Berkshire Spur of Interstate 90, just east of Exit B3 in New Lebanon. "New York State Police, Thruway Authority personnel and local fire and EMS responded to the accident and are assessing the injuries, which, thankfully, at this time appear to be non-life th  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Reminds New Yorkers of Their Right to Expanded IVF Coverage Taking Effect in January
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today reminded New Yorkers of their rights under New York's expansion of in vitro fertilization - or IVF - coverage and fertility preservation services that will take effect on January 1, 2020. To help New York residents and insurers better understand the new law, the State Department of Financial Services issued a Frequently Asked Questions document to clarify the changes to I  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Attorney General Program Bill Protecting Rent Regulated Tenants From Landlord Harassment
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - A.6188/S.2605 Broadens the Definition of Existing Class E Felony Offense for Harassing a Rent Regulated Tenant and Establishes a Class A Misdemeanor Offense * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (A.6188/S.2605) protecting rent regulated tenants from landlord harassment by preventing landlords from creating unsafe, disruptive or uninhabitable conditions in order to force ten  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Enacting the Nuisance Call Act
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Closes Loophole in Do Not Call Registry Law that Allowed Live Telemarketers to Call those on the List - Bill Requires Telemarketers to Have Consumer's Consent Before Sharing or Selling Contact Information * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.4777/A.2224) enacting the Nuisance Call Act, which closes a loophole in the Do Not Call Registry and requires live telemarketers   more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Establishing New Training Standards for Therapy Dogs
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S4802/A6601) to identify and develop new training standards for therapy dogs. This legislation will establish new guidelines for therapy dog handlers and facilities in assessment, training, risk management and animal welfare. These new standards will ensure New York's therapy dogs are as prepared as possible to serve those in need. "Therapy dogs provi  more
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation to Help Connect Veterans Who Experienced Military Sexual Trauma With Vital Information and Resources
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Requires Division of Veterans' Services to Maintain a Military Sexual Trauma Portal on its Website and Provide Resources to Veterans About Where to Seek Treatment and Counseling * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.5006-A/A.2459-A) to help connect veterans who experienced sexual trauma while on active duty or during military training with vital information and resources  more
New York Health & Hospitals Issues Statement on Transitioning to Detox Model With Substance Use Disorder
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following statement by President and CEO Mitchell Katz: "At NYC Health + Hospitals, we are committed to providing New Yorkers effective treatment for substance use disorder in a safe and compassionate environment that supports recovery, which is why we are making a transition to a more comprehensive model of care at seven of our hospitals. This new model replaces an outdated and ineffective inpatient Substance Use Disorder detox p  more
New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Joint Transcript Regarding Media Availability on Crime Statistics
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following joint transcript: Police Commissioner Dermot F. Shea: Ready? Good morning everyone. Thanks for being here. You know at this time of year, in this area, the 44th Precinct, in this part of the Bronx anytime we're normally here in December for press conference it's usually a free agent pitcher signing at Yankee Stadium. But different draft picks today with Chief Fausto Pichardo to my left and Rodney Harrison, strangely out of   more
New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at Live on 1010 WINS
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on appearance at live on 1010 WINS: Lee Harris: The City has learned to take a hint on something that's even a minor storm like this. We have Mayor de Blasio on a live line this morning. Good morning, Mayor. Mayor Bill de Blasio: Good morning, how are you doing? Harris: I'm okay so far. So, the question as I saw the salt trucks out earlier this morning as I was on my way into work - Is the city doing anything ot  more
New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at Live on NY1
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on appearance at live on NY1: Pat Kiernan: Mayor de Blasio joins me now by telephone to talk about the City's response to winter weather. Mayor de Blasio, good to have you here this morning. This is the kind of day when everybody looks out, it's a little wet but they drive their cars as usual, they head out as usual, and then by the end of the day, the situation has changed. What can the City do to prepare for a d  more
New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at Live on WCBS 880
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on appearance at live on WCBS 880: Question: Mayor Bill de Blasio's is on the line. Mr. Mayor, good morning, Sir. Mayor Bill de Blasio: Good morning to you. It's going to be a sloppy one later on, I think people should really get ready for a nasty commute on the way home and I want to urge all your listeners to take it slow today, and if you don't need your car, and if you don't need to go out, it's smart not to   more
New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Holding Media Availability
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on holding media availability: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Everybody ready? You're good? You're okay. Okay. I want to give everyone an update. First of all, we just toured a home of Michael and Cherry Dunson and they've been through a horrible experience. They described finding the water in their home and it's obviously been huge disruption to their lives. A lot is going to have to be done in that home to clean it out a  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up) (2019-F-34) An audit issued in September 2018 found DOH has taken various actions to safeguard the quality of drinking water delivered to public water system customers. However, auditors identified opportunities f  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- 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 Ancram - Financial and Capital Planning (Columbia County) The board did not develop multiyear financial or capital plans. In addition, auditors found the board also did not adopt a fund balance and reserve policy. Town of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (Ul  more
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- 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 Cairo - Fuel Management (Greene County) Auditors found that 87 percent of fuel usage documents were not completed or kept up to date by highway department personnel. In addition, town officials were only able to account for 12,571 gallons (29 percent) of fuel va  more
New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Tentative Agreement With Transit Workers Union Local 100
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Agreement Funded Within Proposed 2020-2023 MTA Financial Plan * * * Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chairman and CEO Patrick J. Foye and Transit Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 President Tony Utano today announced a tentative agreement between the MTA and TWU Local 100. The agreement, which is subject to ratification by the union's members and approval by the MTA   more
New York State Office of Addiction Services Announces Campaign to Raise Awareness of Available Addiction Services
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports issued the following news release: * * * - Campaign Materials Remind New Yorkers that Anyone Can be Affected by Addiction, and Will Help Direct Them to Services and Supports Available Across the State * * * The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) today announced the launch of a new media campaign reminding people of the warning signs of addiction and overdoses, and that a  more
New York State PSC: Canisteo Wind Energy Transmission Line Public Statement Hearings Scheduled
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Transmission Line and Associated Facilities to Connect Proposed 290.7 MW Canisteo Wind Farm to NYSEG Substation * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission)today announced it would hold public statement hearings in the Village of Canisteo (Steuben County)to receive comments related to Canisteo Wind Energy LLC's (Canisteo Wind) proposal to construct and operat  more
New York State PSC: Comment Sought on New Electric & Gas Rates for Con Edison Customers
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Second Set of Public Hearings Convened to Receive Public Input on Proposed Rate Increase * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced it would hold public statement hearings in Yonkers and Manhattan to receive comments on changes proposed by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) to its electric and gas delivery rates and p  more
News Corp Names David Kline Chief Technology Officer
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release: News Corp announced today that David Kline will become Chief Technology Officer, beginning in January. He will succeed Marc Frons, who has held the post since 2016. Mr. Kline joins News Corp from Viacom, where he served as CTO since 2010. "David Kline is expert at driving innovation and efficiency in businesses that distribute quality content worldwide," said Robert Thomson  more
News Corp to Participate in UBS Global TMT Conference
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release: News Corp announced today that Senior Vice President and Head of Investor Relations Michael Florin will participate in the UBS Global TMT Conference on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, to be held in New York, NY. The session will begin at 11:30 a.m. EST. To listen to a live webcast, please visit the News Corp website at https://newscorp.com/investor-relations-2/presentations/. A   more
Nielsen: Every 2 Minutes, a New Product Is Launched to the U.S. Marketplace
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * - Here Are the Products That Broke Through the Noise and Redefined Innovation in 2019 - Nielsen Releases 2019 Breakthrough Innovation List, Powered by Nielsen BASES * * * Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) Global Connect released its highly anticipated Top 25 Breakthrough Innovation winners for 2019. For close to a decade, this list has been the gold standard in recognizing innovation and global su  more
Nixon Peabody Adds to Nationally Ranked Complex Commercial Disputes Practice
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: Nixon Peabody is pleased to announce the addition of Brooke Anderson and Alper Tosun as counsel in the firm's Complex Commercial Disputes practice, which recently received a National Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News--Best Lawyers(R) "Best Law Firms." Brooke and Alper are based in Nixon Peabody's San Francisco and New York City offices, respectively. Brooke focuses her practice on the construction and r  more
Nixon Peabody Formally Establishes Global Cannabis Practice Amid Rapid Industry Expansion
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: With the cannabis industry rapidly maturing and an increasing number of U.S. states approving medical and recreational use, Nixon Peabody is officially launching a dedicated Cannabis practice, helping clients around the globe navigate the industry's evolving legal framework. While the firm has been practicing in this area for several years, a confluence of factors prompted Nixon Peabody to formally establ  more
NRSC Statement on NC Democrats Filing for U.S. Senate Race
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Later today, Democrats Erica Smith and Cal Cunningham are expected to file for the North Carolina U.S. Senate race. Despite the Democratic establishment and corporate donors across the country throwing their money behind Cunningham, sitting state Senator Smith's liberal grassroots campaign continues to lead in the polls. "Liberal New York donors and national Democrats will stop at nothing to b  more
NYC Health Plus Hospitals Expands Role of Clinical Pharmacists to Include Management of Hypertension
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that it has expanded the role of its clinical pharmacists to help patients manage hypertension. The public health system's clinical pharmacists work closely with primary care teams, and had previously just focused on diabetes care management. There are more than 98,000 New Yorkers diagnosed with hypertension who receive care in the City's public hospitals and community  more
NYC Health Plus Hospitals Launches Health System's First Home-Based Primary Care Program for Homebound Patients
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - Pilot program will feature new teams of visiting doctors and nurse practitioners who will make house calls to frail, homebound New Yorkers served by NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County in Brooklyn - At-home primary care expands access to preventive services and improves quality of life, reduces hospitalizations * * * NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the launch of the health system's first   more
NYCEDC and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Break Ground on New Arts and Cultural Center in Fort Greene
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - The New L10 Arts and Cultural Center Brings State-Of-The-Art Library and Entertainment Facilities to the Community * * * New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) today celebrated the start of construction on a new cultural center at the 32-story mixed-use tower, located at 300 Ashland Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The L  more
NYPA Collaborates With New York State Utilities to Refine Mutual Aid Procedures for Emergencies in Advance of Winter Storm Season
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 6 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Power Authority Expands Pool of Municipal Utilities Available for Support Through Mutual Assistance * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA), along with our New York State Utility partners, has reviewed and updated its mutual assistance protocol in advance of the winter storm season. The update further details and strengthens the escalation of requests and coordination of mutual a  more
NYPA Reaches Major Milestone in Deploying Sensors to Improve Situational Awareness
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 3 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is reaching design completion of its statewide sensor deployment program, allowing site installations to commence. The multi-phase program is installing hundreds of sensors on generation, substation and switchyard assets across the state to closely monitor the health and performance of NYPA's statewide power generation and transmission network. The program   more
NYPD Commissioner Shea Announces New Chief of Detectives and Chief of Patrol
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: Today, the New York City Police Department announced the appointment of Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison and Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo. Chief Rodney Harrison currently serves as Chief of Patrol, playing a central role in the creation and roll-out of Neighborhood Policing to every precinct across the City. He will now serve as Chief of Detectives, overseeing the prevention, detection and investig  more
Oishei Foundation Awards Alfred State College $100,000 Grant for HVAC Program
ALFRED, New York, Dec. 6 [TNSgrants-foundation] -- Alfred State College issued the following news: Alfred State College (ASC) is pleased to announce that it has recently received a $100,000 grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation. The grant will help grow the college's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) program and increase its capacity for meeting high industry demand of quality, job-ready graduates. Specifically, the grant aims to double the student enrollment of ASC's two-ye  more
Old Dominion Freight Line Set to Join S&P 500
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - Cabot Microelectronics to Join S&P MidCap 400 - Ready Capital and Industrial Logistics Properties Trust to Join S&P SmallCap 600 * * * S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600: * S&P MidCap 400 constituent Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (NASD: ODFL) will replace SunTrust Banks Inc. (NYSE: STI) in the S&P 500, S&P S  more
On World AIDS Day, New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Estimated New HIV Infections Have Fallen to Record Low Levels
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New York State on Track to "End the Epidemic" by End of 2020 - "Ending the Epidemic" Summit to be held in Conjunction with World AIDS Day on December 3rd and 4th in Albany * * * On World AIDS Day, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that HIV incidence -- or the estimated number of new HIV infections -- continue to fall to historically low levels. The new data further validates that Ne  more
Orange and Rockland Heroes Rescue Elderly Man From Burning House in Monsey
PEARL RIVER, New York, Dec. 5 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Two O&R employees raced into a burning building yesterday morning in Monsey and rescued an elderly man who had been sleeping and was unaware of the blaze. The O&R employees, Ted Ryder and James Lynch, were driving down Old Nyack Turnpike, followed by a third O&R employee, Ross Dailey. Ryder spotted the burning house and Lynch immediately pulled over as did Dailey. Ryder reported the fire as the gr  more
Paul Hastings: Barclays Serves as Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent in Connection With Encompass Health Credit Facilities
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm advised Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent and lead arranger in connection with a $1.270 billion senior secured credit facility comprising of a $270 million term loan facility and $1 billion revolving credit facility for Encompass Health Corporation. Encompass Health is a national leader in integrated healthcare services, offering both fac  more
Paul Hastings: Echostar Provides Financing for Globalstar, Inc.
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented EchoStar Corporation, a leading provider of global satellite solutions, in the cross-border refinancing and reorganization of the capital structure of Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT), the Covington, La.-based provider of mobile voice and data communication services. The refinancing included a new second lien facility, co-led by   more
Paychex Supports Customers With New Form W-4 Through Rapid System Update and Other Resources
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 5 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of HR technology solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, has updated its systems to accommodate the new Form W-4 issued late yesterday by the IRS, while continuing to support calculation methods of the previous W-4 for its customer  more
Physics Professor Grier, Creator of Tractor Beam, Named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors: New York University
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - Physics Professor David Grier, who has pioneered technologies for organizing and probing matter with computational holography, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. * * * New York University Professor David Grier, who has pioneered technologies for organizing and probing matter with computational holography, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the organiz  more
Pillsbury Earns High Marks in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Four Pillsbury lawyers and three of the firm's practices have been recognized among the Asia-Pacific region's best in the 2020 Chambers Asia-Pacific guide. Partners Simon Barrett, Paul Jebely, Anthony Raven and June Yeum were all identified as leading lawyers, while the firm also secured practice rankings for Asia-Pacific Region Aviation: Finance, China Aviation: Finance, Japan Construction and J  more
Pillsbury Elevates Six New Partners for 2020
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury announced that it has chosen six lawyers for promotion to partner, effective January 1, 2020. This year's class reflects the firm's broad strengths across industries and practices. The newly named partners advise clients in each of the firm's four core industries--Technology & Media, Energy, Financial Services and Real Estate & Construction--and handle everything from business-critical  more
Political Science Professor, Modern Day Slavery Expert Awarded $33K for Research Aimed at Improving Anti-Slavery Efforts: University of Richmond
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 3 [TNSgrants-foundation] -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: Monti Narayan Datta, associate professor of political science at the University of Richmond, has received a $33,000 grant from The Achelis & Bodman Foundation to further his research on modern slavery. Working with The Arise Foundation, a charity based in London and New York whose mission is to end slavery and human trafficking, Datta will assess how much trust, or social capital  more
Popescu Works to Empower Faculty and Foster Inclusivity as Chair of National Group: SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 4 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * -A bench scientist, she will lead the Council of Faculty and Academic Societies of the AAMC * * * Popescu, a UB faculty member since 2006 and a UB alumna, began her two-year term as CFAS chair on Nov. 13 and will serve until Nov. 9, 2021, when she will become immediate past chair. As CFAS chair, she will serve as a member of the AAMC's board of directors until November 2021.   more
Propelling Network to Rank #1 During Total Day for Five Consecutive Weeks
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Hallmark Channel, a subsidiary of Crown Media Holdings, issued the following news release: Hallmark Channel's highly-anticipated "7 Night Thanksgiving Movie Event" was cable's biggest draw last week, propelling the network to rank #1 in Total Day among Women 25-54 and Women 18-49. Airing in conjunction with the network's holiday programming juggernaut, "Countdown to Christmas", the event featured seven consecutive nights of original holiday movie premieres, three of which re  more
Raymond James Expands Financial Sponsors Investment Banking Practice
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Dec. 2 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: Raymond James has hired experienced finance professional Edward Lee as managing director in the firm's Financial Sponsors Investment Banking practice. Based in New York City, Lee will primarily cover private equity relationships. "I am excited to join Raymond James' Financial Sponsors team," said Lee. "I look forward to bringing my nearly 20 years of experience to help the firm continue to expand and   more
Reed Smith and Aird & Berlis Guide Drake in Launch of Cannabis Wellness Company
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Reed Smith attorneys teamed up with Toronto-based Aird & Berlis LLP to represent Aubrey Drake Graham ("Drake") in agreements with Toronto-based Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) to launch More Life Growth Company(TM). The company, a fully licensed producer of cannabis, is based in Toronto, Drake's hometown. The highly publicized joint venture was announced on November 7. In connection with the launch  more
Reed Smith Wins Top Honors for 'Legal Services Innovation' and 'Best Client/Law Firm Team' at 2019 American Lawyer Industry Awards
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Reed Smith was honored by The American Lawyer last night with two top honors at the 2019 American Lawyer Industry Awards. Reed Smith won for "Best Legal Services Innovation," for both its global culture of innovation and Gravity Stack, the firm's legal tech subsidiary. Reed Smith and its client Eisai Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-headquartered pharmaceutical company, were also awarded "Best Client/Law Firm Team." "We are very   more
Riverside Park to Receive $11.5 Million in Mayoral Funding to Address 1930s Era Drainage Systems
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: * * * - Study and high priority drainage issues plaguing historic park to be addressed * * * NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, and Riverside Park Conservancy CEO and President Dan Garodnick today announced an $11.5 million investment from Mayor Bill de Blasio that will allow Parks to begin addressing chronic drainage issues in Riverside Park, starting with a comprehensi  more
Roadmap to More Just, Humane Era: NYC Changing Official City Map to Make Rikers Island Public Place by 2026
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Map change will ensure that a correctional facility will never be allowed on Rikers again * * * As part of its ongoing commitment to close the jail facilities at Rikers Island, today the City began the land use process to officially prohibit the incarceration of individuals there after December 31, 2026, when the borough-based jail system is expected to be in operation. The land use application filed  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Receives Funding for Engineering Technology Scholars
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 6 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - NSF grant will support students' academic success * * * Rochester Institute of Technology received a substantial grant to fund 36 scholarships for economically disadvantaged, academically talented students and to develop faculty programming to improve engineering technology education. The National Science Foundation awarded RIT's College of Engineering Technology nearly $1 million for  more
S&P Global Platts: Commodities 2020-U.S. Capacity Markets Face Major Changes in 2020, Potentially Lower Prices
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 6 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: All three ISO markets face uncertainty amid rule changes Pending changes in PJM and ISO-NE could lower prices Mandatory power capacity markets in the US Northeast region are at an inflection point, with federal regulators about to issue an order regarding market rule changes for PJM Interconnection that could decrease prices. ISO New England also is set to run its second auction under new rules  more
Savills Adds Project Management Expert Allison Tankovich in Atlanta
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Savills today announced the arrival of Allison Tankovich as director of project management in the firm's Atlanta office. In her new role, Tankovich will utilize her background in workplace strategy, space planning, interior design and construction administration to deliver custom commercial interior and development projects. The Project Management experts at Savills are well-versed in the fields of architecture  more
Savills Appoints Stephen Berliner as Vice Chairman in New York
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: * * * - The Tenant Specialist Will Advise Occupiers on Commercial Real Estate Strategies * * * Savills is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Berliner to vice chairman in the New York office. Berliner, who previously operated as a branch manager for the New York office, will return to brokerage full time. With more than 25 years of experience in New York real estate, Berliner's new dedicated role   more
Shipley's Essay Accepted for Publication in Routledge Companion to African American Art History: Randolph College
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Randolph College issued the following news release: Lesley Shipley, an art history professor at Randolph, wrote an essay for the forthcoming book, The Routledge Companion to African American Art History, which is scheduled to publish Tuesday, December 3. Her essay, "New York in/and African American Art History," examines the ways in which African American artists of the 20th century have used the city of New York both as a medium and a subject in their work to cr  more
Sila Solutions Group's Cybersecurity Team Joins EY, Strengthening Identity and Access Management Capabilities
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, issued the following news release: Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced today that the cybersecurity team of Sila Solutions Group, Inc. (Sila) has joined EY US to augment and expand EY offerings in the areas of identity governance and administration (IGA), privileged access management (PAM), cyber risk assessment, privacy/data protection and third-party risk management. Sila's capabilities will complement t  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Three Tribal Members Join Tribal Election Board
AKWESASNE, New York, Dec. 4 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: On Tsiothohrha/December 2, 2019; three (3) tribal members received their oaths before joining the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board. Tribal Clerk Summer Bero conducted the swearing-in ceremony for Ganehtata Davey, Frances Jacobs-Phelix and Rudy Hart; who join current members Hope Wheelock and Kyrie Ransom on the election board. In accordance with Tr  more
Staten Island Borough President Oddo: Winner of Empire State Opioid Epidemic Innovation Challenge Demo Day Moves Closer to Commercial Viability
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Dec. 4 -- Staten Island Borough President James Oddo issued the following news: In February, Borough President James Oddo announced the winner of the Empire State Opioid Epidemic Innovation Challenge Demo Day, a challenge that served as an open-innovation platform for a diverse community to co-create solutions that would have the potential to change the trajectory of the local and national opioid crisis. As part of Demo Day, six teams--composed of engineers, data exper  more
Student-Faculty Team Publishes Study on Invasive Species: SUNY
OSWEGO, New York, Dec. 7 [TNSbiologyresearch-PeerJ Journal] -- The State University of New York Oswego campus issued the following news release: The work of four SUNY Oswego student researchers and a faculty member tracking and potentially combatting an invasive species -- for which they made the first discovery in Oswego County -- recently earned publication. Titled "The microbiota of Drosophila suzukii influences the larval development of Drosophila melanogaster," the full study was publish  more
SUNY: College Appoints Rene Antrop-Gonzalez as Dean of Education
NEW PALTZ, New York, Nov. 25 -- The State University of New York's New Paltz Campus issued the following news release: SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Rene Antrop-Gonzalez of Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, as dean of the School of Education, effective June 15, 2020. As the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Education, Antrop-Gonzalez will mentor and support department chairs; evaluate and develop faculty and recruit new   more
Tax Partner Romina Weiss Joins Goodwin's Growing Platform
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Goodwin Procter, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Goodwin announced today that Romina Weiss has joined the firm's Tax practice as a partner in the New York office, adding to the growth of the firm's transactional practice at the intersection of capital and innovation. "Goodwin's tax practice plays an integral role in supporting our clients across the private equity, technology, life sciences, real estate and financial industries," said Neal San  more
Teachers College Press Publishes 'Race, Justice and Activism in Literacy Instruction'
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Teachers College Press issued the following book description: Race, Justice, and Activism in Literacy Instruction Edited by Valerie Kinloch, Tanja Burkhard, Carlotta Penn Foreword by Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz This volume brings together respected scholars to examine the intersections of race, justice, and activism in direct relation to the teaching and learning of critical literacy. The authors focus on literacy praxis that reflect how students--with the loving, critical support   more
Teachers College Press Publishes 'Teaching Words and How They Work'
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Teachers College Press issued the following book description: Teaching Words and How They Work - Small Changes for Big Vocabulary Results by Elfrieda H. Hiebert Research shows that vocabulary is the best support for students' comprehension of narrative and information texts. Often, vocabulary instruction focuses on a few target words in specific texts. However, to understand the many new words in complex texts students need to know how words work. This book, written by an a  more
The Leading Hotels of the World Celebrates Hotel Members at 2019 Annual Convention
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- The Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of uncommon luxury hotels, issued the following news release: * * * - Six Prestigious Hotels and Hoteliers Honored for Exemplary Customer Satisfaction, Outstanding Leadership and Engagement * * * The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. unveiled its 2019 Membership Awards in Marrakech, Morocco at the Annual Convention Gala on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, marking the finale of the three-day Annual Convention event. The ceremony w  more
The Madison Square Garden Company Files Initial Form 10 Registration Statement for Proposed Spin-Off of Entertainment Business
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Madison Square Garden issued the following news: The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) today announced that it has filed a confidential initial Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the proposed spin-off of its entertainment business. The filing represents a significant milestone with regard to completing the transaction, which the Company continues to expect will take place in the first quarter of calendar 20  more
Tradeweb Reports November 2019 Trade Volume
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported average daily volume (ADV) of $693.0 billion (bn) in aggregate for the month of November 2019, representing an increase of 22.0 percent year over year. Activity on Tradeweb trading platforms in Nov  more
UB Researcher Named a Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 6 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Michael W. Russell, PhD, professor emeritus in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and the Department of Oral Biology in the UB School of Dental Medicine, has been awarded the distinction of Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Russell, whose specialty is muco  more
UnitedHealth Group to Discuss Business Outlook at Investor Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 2 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST. Throughout the day, the Company's leaders will discuss new and developing technologies, products and services focused on better integrating clinical information, and services aimed at increasing health system performance.   more
Verizon and AWS Team Up to Deliver 5G Edge Cloud Computing
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Today at AWS re:Invent, AWS, an Amazon.com company, and Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon"), announced a partnership that will bring the power of the world's leading cloud closer to mobile and connected devices at the edge of Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network. Verizon is the first technology company in the world to offer 5G network edge computing, and will use AWS's new servi  more
Verizon and Sony Demonstrate How 5G Stands to Transform Live Sports Production
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon, Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc. and Sony Mobile Communications Inc. joined forces with NBC Sports to test how 5G can change the way live sports broadcasts are captured and produced. During the Houston Texans vs New England Patriots football game at NRG Stadium on December 1st, 2019, a camera person from NBC Sports captured video of the game on the field using Sony's  more
Verizon Media and Serena Williams Launch Shoppable Video Series
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon Media together with global sports icon and entrepreneur Serena Williams today announced an exclusive shoppable video series expanding S by Serena's "Everybody, Every Body" content released earlier this year. The partnership builds on Verizon Media's core strategy to connect content and discovery to transactions. "Everybody, Every Body," the short-form digital series debuts   more
Weber Shandwick and United Minds Introduce Cultural Vigilance Suite of Services
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Weber Shandwick, a public relations firm, issued the following news: Weber Shandwick and United Minds, the firm's management consultancy specializing in transformation, today announced a suite of new and expanded offerings designed to help companies assess cultural risk within their organizations and put into action consistent, proactive cultural vigilance - the practice of monitoring culture, preparing for cultural crisis and actively changing culture for the better. In add  more
Weil, Gotshal & Manges Adds Former Assistant Solicitor General Zachary Tripp as Appellate Partner in Washington, D.C.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Weil, Gotshal and Manges, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Zachary Tripp has joined the Firm as a partner. Mr. Tripp joins Weil from the Office of the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he was an Assistant to the Solicitor General. He will be serving as Co-Head of Weil's Appellate practice and will be based in Washington, D.C. Executive Partner Barry Wolf commented:   more
Westwood One Hires Nick Fox as Country Program Director, 24/7 Formats
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., has hired Nick Fox as Country Program Director for Westwood One's 24/7 Formats. In this role, Fox will oversee day-to-day operations of delivering 24/7 programming to Westwood One Country affiliates. He will manage on-air talent while supervising music databases and support current and potential 24/7 affiliates. He is based in Denver and will r  more
Westwood One: The TY Bentli Show Rolls Full-Steam Into Thanksgiving With Jason Aldean!
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One, America's largest audio network, charged into the holidays today with its internationally-syndicated The Ty Bentli Show hosting a 'Family Invasion' with ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean! The whole morning was spent with Ty, TJ, and Chuck Wicks sharing a behind the scenes look at Aldean's personal and road life, as he prepares to spend Thanksgiving at brother-in-  more
What Does DNA's Repair Shop Look Like? New Research Identifies Tools: New York University
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 [TNSbiologyresearch-Biophysical Journal] -- New York University issued the following news release: A team of scientists has identified how damaged DNA molecules are repaired inside the human genome, a discovery that offers new insights into how the body works to ensure its health and how it responds to diseases that stem from impaired DNA. A team of scientists has identified how damaged DNA molecules are repaired inside the human genome, a discovery that offers new insights in  more
White & Case Advises Emirates Water and Electricity Company on US$870 Million Water Plant Project
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) on the US$870 million, 200 MIGD Taweelah reverse osmosis (RO) independent water plant project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. "This deal showcases the leading role White & Case continues to play in the power and water sector in the UAE," said partner Michael Watson, who co-led the Firm's deal team. "This is a landmark   more
Wippman Named to International Advisory Council for Refugees: Hamilton College
CLINTON, New York, Dec. 4 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Hamilton College President David Wippman, who has taught and written on international law and human rights throughout his career, has been named to the Advisory Council of Refugees International. The council, according to Refugees International, includes "many of America's most distinguished former diplomats and national security officials, prominent international figures involved in human rights and humanitarian issues,   more
Within Sight of New York City, Old-Growth Forest Faces Storms, Sea-Level Rise: Columbia University
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: Bounding the southern approach to New York harbor, New Jersey's low, narrow Sandy Hook peninsula is home to an extremely rare forest: a 65-acre patch of eastern holly and red cedar trees, some of which date to the early 1800s. Close to sea level, rooted in nutrient-poor sand and exposed to wind from all directions, such forests once covered much of the East Coast. These few trees have survived   more
Young Tree Swallows Carry Environmental Stress Into Adulthood: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 [TNSbiologyresearch-Journal of Animal Ecology] -- Cornell University issued the following news: For the past seven years, Maren Vitousek, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, and her research group have been studying a population of tree swallows in the Ithaca area. When they analyzed breeding and hormone data, the team found a negative relationship between the temperature during the birds' development and their hormonal response to stressors as adu  more
Zarb's Dr. Motro Publishes Research in MIT Sloan Management Review: Hofstra University
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Dec. 2 [TNSsociologyresearch-Social Psychological and Personality Science journal] -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Management and Entrepreneurship professor Daphna Motro, PhD of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business is the lead author on "Measuring Emotions in the Digital Age" published in MIT Sloan Management Review. How experiencing and expressing emotion impacts several organizational outcomes is a focus of Dr. Motro's studies. In the article, she and h  more
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