NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement by National Security Project director Hina Shamsi in response to a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad that killed a top Iranian military commander: "Congress has not authorized war or hostilities against Iran. "Based on the Trump administration's justifications for this stri  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The Trump Administration announced it would appeal a U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York decision striking down a rule to allow health care institutions and providers to deny patients information and treatment based on personal religious or m  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 30 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement by President Randi Weingarten after the reports of a string of attacks on Hassidic and Orthodox Jews, and a shooting at a church in Texas: "The freedom to practice our religion--any religion--is one of our most sacred. It is what separates us from the darkest corners of the world and makes this country a place of hope and sanctuary. I condemn these horrible acts of violence. "We must refuse to live in a wor  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Dec. 31 -- Alliance San Diego issued the following statement by Associate Director Christopher Rice-Wilson in the wake of rising hate-motivated attacks in response to a specific assault on Jewish community members celebrating Hanukkah in New York: We condemn hate-motivated attacks against any community member. We are deeply concerned about the rising anti-semitism and divisive rhetoric that has led to a string of attacks against the Jewish community and most recently to t  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 31 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) condemns in the strongest terms the two terror attacks and shootings in Monsey, New York at Jewish residence as Jewish Americans were celebrating Hanukah and at West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement in Texas during the Sunday mass services on Sunday December 29, 2019. These two crimes came during the holidays season and violating the sanct  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: In the face of a veritable epidemic of antisemitism, American Jewish Committee (AJC) is encouraging Jews of all denominations to participate in #JewishandProud Day on Monday, January 6. "Enough is enough. We will not shy away from publicly displaying, celebrating our Jewish identity and faith," said AJC CEO David Harris. The AJC #JewishandProud Day initiative comes amidst surging antisemitism in the U.S., wit  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a journal from the American Thoracic Society that says it focuses on human biology and disease, as well as animal and in vitro studies, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Jan. 1, 2020 edition: * Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Neonatal Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia-associated Pulmonary Hypertension * Lung Innate Lymphoid Cell Composition Is Altered in Primary Graft  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- The American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, a journal from the American Thoracic Society that says it focuses on pulmonary biology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its January 2020 edition: * Airway Surface Liquid Has Innate Antiviral Activity That Is Reduced in Cystic Fibrosis * Apolipoprotein E and Periostin Are Potential Biomarkers of Nasal Mucosal Inflammation. A Parallel Approach of In Vitro and In Vivo Secretomes *   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 1 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club (AKC(R)), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced that the Barbet and Dogo Argentino will receive full recognition and become eligible to compete in their respective groups on January 1, 2020. These additions bring the number of AKC-recognized breeds to 195. "We're happy to have the Barbet and Dogo Argentino as part of AKC's family of recognized br  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: Major achievements in science, health, and technology equate to a stronger society armed with greater capabilities. This year, the U.S. celebrates 50 years since the Apollo 11 moon landing--a triumph for humankind. In the half-century since that major feat, new technology has helped empower humanity in other ways--from telehealth medical services to the rise of virtual restaurants, and even the pro  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 1 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: Major achievements in science, health, and technology equate to a stronger society armed with greater capabilities. This year, the U.S. celebrates 50 years since the Apollo 11 moon landing--a triumph for humankind. In the half-century since that major feat, new technology has helped empower humanity in other ways--from telehealth medical services to the rise of virtual restaurants, and even the prom  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- The Annals of the American Thoracic Society, a peer-reviewed international online journal of the American Thoracic Society, published research articles, including the following topics, in its January 2020 edition: * Association between Adherence to Recommended Care and Outcomes for Adult Survivors of Sepsis * Association between Mycobacterium avium Complex Pulmonary Disease and Mycobacteria in Home Water and Soil * Decisions for Long-Term Ventilation for Children. Perspect  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following joint statement with the Secure Community Network regarding the stabbing attack at a rabbi's home in Monsey: We are horrified by the latest string of anti-Semitic attacks in New York, and the most recent attack against Jews in Monsey, NY. We are committed to surging our joint resources to combat the growing spate of anti-Semitic attacks, particularly those taking place in New York State. New York has a growing problem. This   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release, dated Dec. 27: On December 27, 2019, AALDEF submitted a comment opposing the fee schedule proposed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which would increase fees for adjustment of status, asylum, DACA renewals, and naturalization and also eliminate fee waivers. These proposed changes would adversely affect low-income immigrants and their families. You can read our commen  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release: * * * - The Factory Farm Detox encourages consumers to kick-start new habits and help animals by choosing more humane options this January * * * The ASPCA(R) (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) announces its second Factory Farm Detox, a week-long consumer challenge to eliminate factory-farmed foods and replace them with more humane and sustainab  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- Bend the Arc Jewish Action issued the following statement by CEO Stosh Cotler on the stabbing attack at a rabbi's home in Monsey, during a Hanukkah celebration: "We are heartbroken by last night's devastating attack in Monsey, the latest in a growing list of horrific antisemitic, violent acts directed in recent days against Jewish communities in New York and around the country. "Jews deserve to be safe -- in our homes, our synagogues, our cities -- the rising tide of vio  more

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 31 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release: The months spent by Catholic Charities of Buffalo preparing to provide both holiday and basic needs for many in the community resulted in success, agency officials report, but it couldn't have been done without the donations and help from many others. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of area churches, businesses, individuals and women volunteers, Catholic Charities was once again able to give C  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release, dated Jan. 6: The Center for Constitutional Rights welcomed Ken Montenegro as its first-ever Technology Director. He will lead and develop the organization's technology to advance its mission and align with its long-term strategic goals. He will also lead the organization's internal technology team in management of day-to-day technology operations, as well as plan and execute new technology projects and   more

ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 31 -- The Center for Disability Rights issued the following news release: Governor Andrew Cuomo has vetoed A.7431B/S.5394A, a bill concerning e-bikes and e-scooters. The Center for Disability Rights (CDR) is pleased that disabled New Yorkers will not have to worry as much about increasingly impassable rights of way, at least for now. CDR opposed A.7431B/S.5394A because it would have enabled the proliferation of e-scooters across the State and lifted the ban on e-bikes   more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 4 -- Childhood Obesity, a journal that says it features obesity prevention and weight management strategies for children and adolescents, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2020 edition: * Association between Early Maternal Depression and Child Growth: A Group-Based Trajectory Modeling Analysis * Association of Ancestral Genetic Admixture and Excess Weight at Twelve Months of Age * Examining Mexican-Heritage Mothers' Perceptions of   more

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Jan. 1 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: As our brains take in information about the world and use it to steer our actions, two key principles guide our choices: seek pleasure and avoid pain. Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have zeroed in on an information-processing hub in the brains of mice to discover how neurons there divide the labor to handle these opposing behavioral motivations. Their work, reported Decembe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its New York chapter (CAIR-NY) expressed solidarity with the Jewish community in that state and nationwide after five people were stabbed Saturday night at a rabbi's home during a Hanukkah celebration. Saturday's attack was the latest in a series of violent incidents targeting the New York Jewish community. SEE: 5 people stabb  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Appointment Comes After U.S. Missile Airstrike In Baghdad * * * Following the death of former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force leader Major General Qasem Soleimani--who was killed in a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad International Airport on January 3, 2020--Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, quickly appointed Brigadier General Ismail Ghaani as Soleimani's replacement. Upon  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: Protesters--including members and supporters of Iranian proxy Kata'ib Hezbollah (KH)--ended their efforts to storm the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday, after a spokesman for the U.S.-designated terrorist group ordered the demonstrators to disperse. The withdrawal was reportedly conditioned on Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, agreeing to move ahead with legislation to force American troops from Iraq.  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Iraqi Shiite Militia Group and Leaders are Violent Proxies of Iran * * * On January 3, the U.S. Department of State announced it would designate Asaib Ahl al-Haq as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act along with two of the Iraqi Shiite militia group's leaders--Qais al-Khazali and Laith al-Khazali. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described the   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The Education Trust-New York issued the following statement by Executive Director Ian Rosenblum: "All students in New York State deserve access to strong, well-supported, and diverse educators, and research emphasizes the benefits of teacher diversity for all groups of students. The New York State Education Department's comprehensive Educator Diversity Report makes essential connections between educational disparities in our public schools, teacher preparation, and school di  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The Episcopal Church issued the following news: * * * - Bishop-Elect Haynes ordination and consecration on February 1, 2020 * * * The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry and Registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, that Bishop-Elect Susan B. Haynes has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3. In giving cons  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- The Family Equality Council issued the following news release: Responding to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's statement in support of the Child Parent Security Act in 2020, leaders in the Protecting Modern Families Coalition issued the following statements this morning: "On behalf of the Protecting Modern Families Coalition, I'm thrilled that Gov. Cuomo is again prioritizing the Child Parent Security Act. Last session, Gov. Cuomo's leadership helped us get closer than ever  more

MANHASSET, New York, Jan. 4 -- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research issued the following news release: * * * - 13,000-member ACRP supports clinical research professionals * * * Christina Brennan, MD, MBA, vice president of clinical research at Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). Dr. Brennan will serve in this role for a two-year term, beginning this month.   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- The Hispanic Federation issued the following statement by President Frankie Miranda regarding the stabbing attacks of multiple people at a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey: "The onslaught of recent hate attacks against our Jewish brothers and sisters is utterly heartbreaking. Even during this time of sacred celebration, the Jewish community has had to endure the unthinkable: a sense of loss of their right to worship and engage in family and social life without fear. As the pe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- Human Rights First issued the following statement by Ira Forman, senior advisor for combatting antisemitism, in the aftermath of the attack on a rabbi's home in Monsey, New York: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the violent attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, N.Y. Our thoughts go out to the five victims, their families, and the entire Jewish community in Rockland County, N.Y. We wish those injured a speedy recovery. "In the wake of this attack, our fir  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- The Interfaith Alliance issued the following statement: In the aftermath of a trend of heinous hate crimes targeting religious minorities, mainly in New York against the Orthodox Jewish community, Rabbi Jack Moline, president of Interfaith Alliance, offered comfort and sympathy to those targeted and reflected on the American values of inclusivity and tolerance toward all groups: "Over the past several days, I have offered comfort to those who have been attacked seemingly   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 3 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release: Join us January 11, 2020, at the Getty Center for ITSOFOMO (In the Shadow of Forward Motion), a multimedia performance created by artist David Wojnarowicz and composer/musician Ben Neill. First presented as a live performance at New York's interdisciplinary performance space The Kitchen in 1989, ITSOFOMO binds the haunting urgency of Wojnarowicz's words to a sinister, elastic composition by Neill. In  more

MELVILLE, New York, Jan. 4 -- The Journal of Rheology, a journal from the Society of Rheology that says it provides coverage of issues drawn from industry and academia, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2020 edition: * Capillary breakup extensional electrorheometry (CaBEER) * Capillary breakup extensional magnetorheometry * Combined effects of temperature and humidity on the mechanical properties of polyurethane foams * Design, operation, and validation of a   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 31 -- The Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, a journal that focuses on the history of the built environment, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2019 edition: * "How Other Peoples Dwell and Build": Erwin Anton Gutkind and the Architecture of the Other * Disharmony in the Clubhouse: Exclusion, Identity, and the Making of McKim, Mead & White's Harmonie Club of New York City * Nalanda: A Tale in the Twist * Notre-Dame du R  more

MANHASSET, New York, Jan. 3 -- North Shore University Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Labor and Delivery at North Shore University Hospital work into New Year * * * The roaring '20s got a whole new meaning when more than 20 nurses, doctors and staff at the Katz Women's Hospital at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) erupted into cheers as Northwell Health welcomed its first baby born in 2020. Giselle Delahoz, 33, and Jose Francisco Adrian, 34,   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release: * * * - Society Introduces 2020 Officers & Board of Directors * * * RIMS, the risk management society(R), announced that Laura Langone, JD, MBA will lead the Society as president for the 2020 term, effective January 1. Ms. Langone is Head of Insurance Operations at Airbnb, Inc. based in San Francisco. She has been a member of RIMS for 22 years and joined its Board of Directors in 2016. Ms. Lan  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: Austrian researchers found increases in brain tissue volume in areas of the brain related to language in 11 adults in early stages of MS and 12 adults without MS who completed a second language (English) learning program. The participants with MS also showed improvements in health related quality of life. The team is led by Rainer Ehling, MD (Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria). * Participants complet  more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 30 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: The delivery of ultrashort pulses of electrical energy represents a promising nonthermal, nonscarring method of inducing regulated cell death in common skin lesions. This and other novel approaches to applying electrical impulses to treat disease are published in Practical Applications of Bioelectric Stimulation, a special issue of Bioelectricity, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Click  more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 3 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study shows the feasibility of using gene therapy to treat the progressive neurodegenerative disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The study, which demonstrated the effectiveness of direct delivery of gene therapy into the brain of a mouse model of CTE, is published in Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. Click here (http://click.liebertpubm  more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 1 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Before gene therapy can be used to treat renal diseases, delivery of therapeutic genes to the kidney must become much more efficient. A novel approach in which three different gene delivery vectors were injected intravenously and directly into the kidneys of mice was reported in an article published in Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. Click here to read   more

MANHATTAN, New York, Jan. 1 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: Once again, the gun violence crisis in Texas is in the spotlight after two people were shot and killed at a church in White Settlement on Sunday. Gun violence kills more than 3,000 Texans each year, and the rate of gun deaths in Texas increased 14 percent from 2008 to 2017. A University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll found that 81 percent of Texas register  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: The Department of Neurosurgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received more than $10 million in federal funding for several projects focusing on brain tumor research. The newest grant focuses on the use of magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT), a powerful nanotechnology-based treatment that may enhance the effects of radiation therapy and chemotherapy on glioblastoma tumors. The   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 1 -- The National Basketball Players Association issued the following statement: "The entire basketball community is heartbroken. David Stern earned and deserved inclusion in our land of giants. "His impact on our game and our business is immeasurable and the rewards we reap will continue to be appreciated by NBA players and their families for generations. "As tough an adversary as he was across the table, he never failed to recognize the value of our players, and had the visio  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The National Basketball Retired Players Association issued the following statement: NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern passed away this afternoon as a result of the brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago. His wife, Dianne, and their family were with him at his bedside. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement: "For 22 years, I had a courtside seat to watch David in action. He was a mentor and one of my dearest friends. We spent cou  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- The National Council of Jewish Women issued the following statement: The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is alarmed by the increase of violent hate crimes targeting the Jewish community in New York. The following is a joint statement from NCJW and NCJW's New York sections (New York, Brooklyn, Rockland County, Lakeville, Peninsula, South Shore, Westbury, Greater Rochester, and Greater Syracuse) as shared by NCJW CEO Sheila Katz: "In the last week, over what should b  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Survey shows that patients want doctors to tell them how to prevent kidney disease * * * Just in time for 2020's New Year's resolutions, a fresh survey commissioned by the National Kidney Foundation shows that patients with at least one of the five risk factors of kidney disease want more information and are willing to make behavioral changes when they know what to do. The survey conducted in Decem  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council, a part of the American Jewish Committee, issued the following news release: The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) strongly condemns the stabbing attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, N.Y, that left five people injured. The attack occurred at the home of Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg, spiritual leader of the Kossoner Hassidic community, where hundreds were celebrating the festival of lights. We commend law enforcement for apprehendi  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 3 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Panayiotis Varelas, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the Department of Neurology at Albany Med. Dr. Varelas, a neurointensivist, previously served as director of the neuro intensive care unit, which he is credited with establishing, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. He also was a professor in the Department of Neurology at Wayne State University in Detroit an  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 1 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release: As the start of 2020 brings about new beginnings and celebrations, the United States of America expects to welcome nearly 10,452 newborns on New Year's Day, announced UNICEF - the global children's humanitarian organization. This number accounts for nearly 2.7 percent of the estimated 392,078 babies that will be born around the world on New Year's Day and one of the top countries for New Year's births. "The beginni  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement: On Wednesday, sweeping reforms to New York's criminal legal system that will significantly reduce New York's reliance on cash bail, expand criminal discovery, and further enforce the right to a speedy trial, will go into effect. The New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement from Executive Director, Donna Lieberman: "The end of this decade marks a new dawn for justice in New York. The bail,  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 31 -- The New York Farm Bureau issued the following news release: New York Farm Bureau has released its annual "Circle of Friends," naming 77 New York State Legislators to the distinguished list. The award is an indication of the individual lawmaker's support of New York agriculture and Farm Bureau. The "Circle of Friends" honor is based upon each legislator's voting record on issues of agricultural importance as well as other evidence of legislative support, including s  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: * * * - In December, Everytown for Gun Safety Urged the ATF to Interpret Similarly Worded Federal Law to Regulate the Building Blocks for Ghost Guns * * * Volunteers with the New York chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, applauded Governor Cuomo's proposal to close loopholes in state and federal laws and compr  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: The New York Public Library is encouraging every New Yorker to make a reading resolution in 2020: read, read to your child, or encourage your kids to read for at least 20 minutes a day. The reading challenge was issued in an animated "ad" sent this morning to the Library's 1.1 million subscribers. The animation is reminiscent of ads for gyms (popular around New Year's Day), and encourages New Yorkers to get libr  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * - Four winners will each receive $25,000 this fall * * * Nominations are open for the Manhattan Institute's 2020 Civil Society Awards, which honor nonprofit leaders who take it upon themselves to address or prevent social challenges and work toward a common purpose in their communities. These inspiring individuals and their organizations rely on philanthropy and volunteers--rather than go  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America ("OU"), the nation's largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, has commended the commitment to protecting nonpublic schools, houses of worship, and non-profits, which several of New Jersey's elected officials have demonstrated in the dramatic wake of rising antisemitic attacks and other acts of dome  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 1 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: * * * - Group Renews Call for More Aggressive Laws to Fight Domestic Terrorism * * * The Orthodox Union, the largest Orthodox synagogue organization in the United States, sent its condolences to the members of the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, TX, on the horrific shooting during prayer services yesterday. "Less than 24 hours after w  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 30 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: The Orthodox Union, which represents the nation's largest network of Orthodox synagogues, expresses its deepest sympathy to the Jewish community of Monsey, NY following the heinous act of terror last night. "With anti-Semitic attacks occurring on a daily basis, we can no longer respond with platitudes. Acts of anti-Semitism must be treated as domestic ter  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 1 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news: Pakistani authorities should immediately release and drop all legal proceedings against journalist Nasrullah Chaudhry, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. Chaudhry was convicted under anti-terrorism laws and sentenced to five years in prison on December 21 over the alleged possession of banned literature, according to news reports (https://www.dawn.com/news/1525282/journalist-sent-behind-bars-for-five-yea  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 1 -- PEN America issued the following news release: Chinese authorities arrested artist Yang Licai, likely because of posts he made online in support of Hong Kong protesters. PEN America said his arrest is part of the government's ongoing crackdown against artists and activists. Yang was arrested in Shenzhen by police from his hometown Panshan in Liaoning Province on December 11 on charges of inciting disruption. Those charges could land him in prison for up to five years. Police  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Writer and translator Arash Ganji arrested and denied visitation from family or legal representation * * * The arrest and detention of writer and translator Arash Ganji in Iran is an unwarranted attempt to stifle free expression, and he should be immediately released, PEN America said in a statement. Ganji is a well-known writer and translator, and currently serves as Secretary of the Iranian Writers' Association (IW  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America says denial shows how Trump travel ban continues to disrupt artistic freedom * * * PEN America said denying a visa for Syrian filmmaker Feras Fayyad was yet another example of how the Trump administration's travel ban continues to thwart international cultural exchange. Syrian director Feras Fayyad was reportedly denied a U.S. visa to attend an awards show and promote his latest film, The Cave, which has   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 30 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - RFE/RL contributors Stanislav Aseyev and Oleh Halaziuk had been held since 2017 * * * PEN America welcomed news that two journalists, Stanislav Aseyev and Oleh Halaziuk, were freed as part of a broader prisoner exchange in Ukraine on Sunday. The two were originally detained and held incommunicado by Russia-backed separatists in 2017. PEN America has called for their release throughout their imprisonment. "It's been  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- The Religious Freedom Institute issued the following news release: The Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) condemns the violent attacks over the weekend on Jewish and Christian congregations in New York and Texas. According to The New York Times, a Hasidic Jewish community in Monsey, New York was savagely assaulted Saturday evening while gathered to celebrate the seventh night of Hanukkah. The attack unfolded at the home of a rabbi, and the assailant used a machete to sta  more

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 4 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Cancer center is one of two New York State Blue Distinction Centers for CAR-T * * * As Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center continues to utilize the latest immunotherapies that spell hope for so many of our patients, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York has recognized us as a Blue Distinction Center for Cellular Immunotherapy -- CAR-T (chimeric antigen receptor). The c  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 30 -- Science Translational Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that focuses on research in the translational medicine community, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Dec. 18, 2019 edition: * Biocompatible near-infrared quantum dots delivered to the skin by microneedle patches record vaccination * DNA vaccination before conception protects Zika virus-exposed pregnant macaques against prolon  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Dec. 31 -- Southern Poverty Law Center issued the following statement by Interim President and CEO Karen Baynes-Dunning in response to an anti-Semitic attack during Hanukkah celebrations in New York: "Once again we have seen innocent people violently attacked as they gather to celebrate and practice their faith. Anti-Semitism has reared its destructive head and violated members of the Jewish community. "When any one of us is attacked, we are all at risk. This is a time in   more

BAY SHORE, New York, Jan. 3 -- Southside Hospital, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Robotic surgery offered for weight loss procedures at Southside Hospital * * * Southside Hospital will now offer bariatric surgery to help patients through their weight loss journey as part of ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive care for Suffolk County residents. Led by Dominick Gadaleta, MD, chair of surgery at Southside Hospital, this program also includes David Pechma  more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 30 -- Tissue Engineering Part B-Reviews Journal published research articles on the following topics in its December 2019 edition: * Bone Regeneration Using Antiosteoporotic Drugs in Adjunction with Bone Grafting: A Meta-Analysis * Deferoxamine: An Angiogenic and Antioxidant Molecule for Tissue Regeneration * Harnessing the Properties of Biomaterial to Enhance the Immunomodulation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells * Regenerative Therapies for Spinal Cord Injury * Therape  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following news release: The Southern Environmental Law Center announced it reached a settlement with Duke Energy and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality to clean up coal ash at six North Carolina sites on behalf of Appalachian Voices, Stokes County Branch of the NAACP, MountainTrue, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, Waterkeeper Alliance, Sierra Club, Roanoke River Basin Association, Cape Fear River Watch, Neuse River Foundation/Soun  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The Women's National Basketball Association issued the following statement by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on the death of Commissioner Emeritus David Stern: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. "The WNBA will be forever grateful for his exemplary leadership and vision that led to the founding of our league. "His steadfast commitment to women's sports was ahead of its time and has provided countless opportunities for women and yo  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * Nicole Pinard will exhibit Wolters Kluwer's new full-service solution for law schools. * * * Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. Vice President and General Manager of Legal Education, Nicole Pinard, will present Wolters Kluwer's Connected Law School Suite at the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Annual Meeting next month in Washington, D.C. Building on the success of Wolters Kluwer's acclaimed Co  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer reports that it has repurchased 322,561 of its own ordinary shares in the period from December 19, 2019, up to and including December 27, 2019, for Euros21.1 million and at an average share price of Euros65.27. The previously disclosed third-party agreement to repurchase Euros160 million in shares starting November 4, 2019 up to and including December 27, 2019, has hereby been fulfilled and the total 2  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - Biggest impact in California, New York City, and District of Columbia. * * * Many states across the country are just days away from implementing significant changes in the minimum wage, according to payroll experts Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. With the clock ticking, a total of 26 states and the District of Columbia will raise the minimum wage in 2020, with 22 of those states implementing the incr  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) and Chairman of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation will join more than 100 Holocaust survivors and heads of state from at least 22 countries on January 27 for the official memorial event marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on the site of the former German Nazi concentration camp. Addressing guests on b  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: The World Jewish Congress is shocked and outraged by the stabbing attack that took place in the town of Monsey, New York on Saturday night, the latest in a series of horrific manifestations of hatred happening on a near daily basis in the United States. The brutal antisemitic attack carried out at the home Rabbi Rottenberg in Monsey is especially appalling in that it took place over the course of what should have  more