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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday January 19, 2020 ( 246 items )  
A&E's 'Biography' to Premiere 'The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne' Detailing the Extraordinary Life and Career of the Rock Legend
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- A&E Television Networks issued the following news release: A&E Network's genre-defining, Emmy Award-winning 'Biography' is set to air the two-hour documentary special exploring the many lives and decade-spanning career of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Featuring exclusive interviews with Ozzy as he reflects on the many phases of his journey, "The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne" will have its world premiere at SXSW in March and is set to air this summer on A&E. For more than five   more
A.G. Racine Leads Multistate Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration From Eliminating Food Assistance for Nearly 700,000 Struggling Americans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine issued the following news release: * * * - 15 Attorneys General and New York City Allege the USDA Attempted to Circumvent Congress with Unlawful Food Stamp Rule Change * * * Attorney General Karl A. Racine, along with New York State Attorney General Letitia James, led a group of 15 Attorneys General and New York City in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Am  more
Accenture Announced as Executive Partner of the American Council of Life Insurers
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Accenture partners with ACLI to help life insurers improve technology strategies * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been announced as Executive Partner of the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), providing ACLI members with insights and research through its Accenture Life Insurance Services practice to help carriers pursue digital transformation and innovation initiatives. ACL  more
Accenture Announces Changes to Its Growth Model and Global Management Committee
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release on Jan. 13: * * * - Changes designed to help company extend market leadership, drive significant value for all stakeholders and continue to deliver market-leading growth * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced changes to its growth model and Global Management Committee, effective March 1, 2020. Accenture will organize its market-leading capabilities into four services: Strategy & Consulti  more
Albany County Executive McCoy Welcomes First Residents to New Facilities at Shaker Place
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy issued the following news on Jan. 13: * * * - Announces New Award for Quality Standards * * * For the first time since the outset of the multi-million dollar renovations, Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy welcomed residents to the new Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as three wings named after well-known Albany Shakers were officially opened. The Anne Lee, Father Joe Meacham and Father James Whittaker w  more
ALM: Consulting to Divestitures Remains Strong Despite Slowdown in Overall M&A Markets -- But Deals Continue to Increase in Complexity
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: New research from ALM's Consulting Intelligence division, formerly known as Kennedy Consulting, reports that while overall M&A deal volumes are down, consultants' sellside M&A pipelines remain full, and the forecast for 2020 is strong. "Clients are re-centering themselves and freeing up liquidity after years of fundamental business model changes and shopping sprees," said Tomek Jankowski, Seni  more
Alumna Pitches Good Health, Delicious Ice Cream: Columbia University
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news on Jan. 15: Chen Deah Chien, MPH '05, has studied, lived, and worked in no fewer than seven countries: Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Singapore, Switzerland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. This international background gives her a broad-based perspective that informs her lifelong dedication to public health--even when it comes to her current passion project, an ice cream company. When C  more
American Museum of Natural History: Charles Hayden and How NYC Got Its Planetarium
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- The American Museum of Natural History issued the following news: Charles Hayden was born in 1870, the same year a total solar eclipse brought a team of scientists together to observe the totality over Sicily with the relatively new technology of spectroscopy, which split light into wavelengths that could be analyzed for various properties. The expedition was a milestone in the nascent field of "physical astronomy"--or astrophysics, as we know it. And the next few decades w  more
Ameriprise Financial Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- Ameriprise Financial issued the following news release: Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) plans to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 after the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at approximately 9:00 a.m. (ET). Live audio of the conference call, presentation slides and an audio replay will be availa  more
APCO Worldwide Acquires the Tembo Group Bolstering Its Social Impact Capabilities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- APCO Worldwide issued the following news on Jan. 13: APCO Worldwide strengthened its social impact expertise, and corporate advisory and management consulting capabilities through the acquisition of The Tembo GroupSM (Tembo), a leading social impact advisory firm based in New York, Brad Staples, CEO of APCO Worldwide, announced. As one of the first agencies to have a Sustainable Growth & Corporate Purpose practice, APCO has helped clients for more than 35 years to develo  more
Arizona State University-Cronkite Welcomes 16 Universities for Upcoming Carnegie-Knight News21 Investigation Into Juvenile Justice
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 6 -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news: The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is preparing to welcome dozens of the nation's top journalism students from 16 universities across the country as part of the annual Carnegie-Knight News21 multimedia initiative. The assembled team of journalists will conduct an extensive investigation examining youth violence and the juveni  more
As It Enters the New Decade, IHeartMedia Announces Technology Transformation and New Organizational Structure for Its Markets Group
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * - New Structure Will Enhance Company's Leadership Position as the Number One Audio Company in America and Continue Its Successful Transformation as a Technology-Powered 21st Century Media Company * * * As it enters the new decade, iHeartMedia announced a new organizational structure for its Markets Group as it modernizes the company to take advantage of the significant investments it has made in technology and artifici  more
Assurant Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividends on Its Common and Preferred Stock
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, announced that its Board of Directors declared dividends on its common and preferred stock as follows: Common - a quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2020 to stockholders of record as   more
Assurant Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, will release fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, after the market closes. The news release will be available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com. In conjunction with the earnings release, Assurant  more
Ball State Announces New Dean of Teachers College
MUNCIE, Indiana, Jan. 7 -- Ball State University issued the following news: Dr. Anand R. Marri will join the leadership team at Ball State University as dean of Teachers College, effective July 1, 2020, Susana Rivera-Mills, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, announced. Dr. Marri recently served as dean and professor (on research leave) of the Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development at the University of Rochester in New York. He started his career as a   more
Ballard Spahr Names Judy Mok as Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, issued the following news release: Judy Mok, a Ballard Spahr lawyer who focuses on complex payments transactions, will participate in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) as part of its 2020 class of Fellows. The program aims to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession. Ms. Mok, based in the firm's New York office, has extensive experience negotiating payments transactions f  more
Ballard Spahr Represents Greystone in Acquisition of C-III Asset Management
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 16 -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ballard Spahr represented Greystone, a leading commercial real estate lending, investment, and advisory company, in the acquisition of Dallas-based C-III Asset Management LLC (C3AM). C3AM was previously a wholly owned subsidiary of New York-based C-III Capital Partners LLC. It has a $20.7 billion servicing portfolio. New York-based Greystone has been an active commercial lender and servicer for  more
Bankrate: Minorities, Millennials Among Those Who Pay the Most Bank Fees
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * - Average checking accountholder has had same account for 14 years * * * Minorities, millennials and Northeasterners report paying more in bank fees than everyone else, according to a new Bankrate.com study. While the average U.S. checking accountholder indicates paying $8 per month on fees like routine service charges, ATM fees and overdraft penalties, some segments of the population r  more
Bankrate: Most Americans Don't Expect Finances to Improve This Year
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * - 43% expect their finances to get better * * * - Over have of U.S. adults (57%) do not expect their personal finance situation to improve in 2020, according to a new study from Bankrate.com. This includes 41% of those who expect their finances to stay the same this year and 16% who say their finances will be worse. On a brighter note, 43% say that their financial situation will get bett  more
Bard College Appoints Elmira Bayrasli as New Director of Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Jan. 8 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Bard College announces the appointment of Elmira Bayrasli as the new director of the Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program (BGIA) in New York City. BGIA provides a unique opportunity for college students and recent college graduates from around the world to take advanced courses in international affairs while working in carefully selected internships based on individual interests. BGIA studen  more
Barnes & Noble Customers Donate Over 1.4 Million Books to Children in Need Through Holiday Book Drive
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble, Inc., the world's largest retail bookseller, announced that it collected over 1.4 million books during its 2019 Holiday Book Drive program, nearly 20 percent more books than in 2018. The books were donated to over 627 local charities across the country that provide services to children. The donation was made possible through the generous suppo  more
Binghamton University Professor Amber Simpson to Speak at University of Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 31
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Jan. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Amber Simpson, an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership at Binghamton University State University of New York, will speak at the University of Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 31, in a lecture titled, "Rethinking Education through Making and Tinkering: The Possibilities and the Tensions." The program will be at noon in room 309 of the Graduate Education Building. Th  more
Biologist's Research Offers Insight on Molecular Structures: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: Elizabeth H. Kellogg, assistant professor of molecular biology and genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences, considers herself an explorer. She devises and refines techniques for looking at the unmapped terrain within cells so she can discover molecular structures so small they are challenging to detect - yet essential to understanding cell function. Using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), Ke  more
Blackstone Hires Former Global Atlantic Co-President and CIO Gilles Dellaert to Lead Blackstone Insurance Solutions
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced that Gilles Dellaert, former Co-President and Chief Investment Officer of Global Atlantic, a leading retirement and life insurance company, will join the firm as the Global Head of Blackstone Insurance Solutions (BIS). Blackstone Insurance Solutions was formed in 2018 to deliver Blackstone's asset management expertise to the insurance industry. Leveraging the scale and breadt  more
BNP Paribas Cardif Selects Moody's Analytics Solution for IFRS 17
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Moody's Analytics, a global provider of financial intelligence, announced that BNP Paribas Cardif has selected the Moody's Analytics RiskIntegrity(TM) for IFRS 17 solution for its global implementation of IFRS 17. The insurance subsidiary of BNP Paribas will use the RiskIntegrity solution for IFRS 17 to meet the stringent reporting requirements of the new accounting standard. Design  more
BNY Mellon Announces Innovative Suite of Services to Deliver Greater NAV Oversight and Contingency for the Investment Industry
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- BNY Mellon, a banking and financial services holding company, issued the following news release: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY Mellon") announced a new suite of oversight and contingent Net Asset Value (NAV) calculation solutions to complement its existing fund accounting capabilities for clients. These new services are designed to drive greater transparency, efficiency and risk management for asset managers and asset owners. BNY Mellon's new NAV offerings,  more
Borough President Diaz Co-Hosts Hip-Hop Element Awards 2020
BRONX, New York, Jan. 18 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release on Jan. 17: On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Windows of Hip Hop co-hosted the annual Hip-Hop Element Awards at Beatstro in The Bronx. The event honored those musical luminaries who have promoted the Bronx-born phenomena known as hip-hop and advanced the culture forward by instilling civic mindedness and giving back to the community. This year's honorees   more
Brain Model Offers New Insights Into Damage Caused By Stroke and Other Injuries: SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: He calls it his "chocolate and peanut butter moment." A University at Buffalo neuroimaging researcher has developed a computer model of the human brain that more realistically simulates actual patterns of brain impairment than existing methods. The novel advancement represents the union of two established approaches to create a digital simulation environment th  more
Bronx Borough President Diaz Issues Joint Statement on Release of Disaster Aid Funding to Puerto Rico
BRONX, New York, Jan. 18 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following joint statement with Assembly Members Marcos Crespo and Maritza Davila on the federal government's release of disaster aid funding to Puerto Rico: "This morning we learned that the Trump Administration has belatedly agreed to provide some of the funding that Congress already authorized to help Puerto Rico repair the damage caused by Hurricane Maria. "This news comes as we and Governor Cuomo are wrapping up   more
Bronx Borough President Diaz Issues Report on Homeownership Preservation & Development
BRONX, New York, Jan. 14 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a new report, titled "A Place To Call Home: Pathways to Homeownership Preservation And Opportunity In New York City." The report includes an analysis of the situation facing one- to four-family residences as well as a set of recommendations aimed at increasing homeownership opportunities and preserving and expanding existing homeownership rates   more
Brooklyn Borough President Adams Issues Statement on New York A.G. James Investigation Into Alleged Inequitable Enforcement
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 15 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement on New York Attorney General Letitia James launch of investigation into alleged inequitable enforcement of fare evasion laws: "Whether it is the use of stop and frisk or the enforcement of low-level marijuana possession, I have always believed in, and will always fight for, the application of safety and justice that protects every single New Yorker. "Attorney General James' investigation into  more
Brown Rudnick: Turnarounds & Workouts Named Robert Stark an Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer of 2019
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Brown Rudnick issued the following news release: Brown Rudnick is pleased to announce that Robert J. Stark was named to the 2019 list of "Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers" published by Turnarounds & Workouts. Recognized for his achievements in bankruptcy and corporate restructuring, Mr. Stark is one of only 15 attorneys in the country to be selected for this prestigious list. Mr. Stark was selected for the award previously in 2018 and 2011, and for five consecutive prior y  more
Burton Snowboards Selects Infor to Support Its Digital Transformation and Global Expansion
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release: * * * - World's leading snowboard company to modernize ERP, inventory and supply chain with Infor * * * Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, announced that Burton Snowboards has selected Infor CloudSuite Fashion, an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system tailor-made for the fashion industry. Burton also has expanded its Infor Nexus supply chain management c  more
Cadwalader Expands Transatlantic White Collar Practice With Addition of Leading City Partners Mark Beardsworth and Kevin Roberts
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader has expanded its transatlantic white collar defense and investigations practice with the addition of two market-leading London partners, Mark Beardsworth and Kevin Roberts. The new partners bolster the firm's global litigation group, adding depth to its London disputes group and providing a specific focus on UK- and EU-based regulatory and criminal investigations an  more
Cadwalader Wins 2019 Law360 Banking Group of the Year Award
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader has received a 2019 Law360 Practice Group of the Year award in the Banking category. The firm's seminal work with the Federal Reserve's Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC) on LIBOR transition and the work of its LIBOR Preparedness Team, together with its community banking M&A representations and general bank regulatory advisory work, were cited as key facto  more
Canon U.S.A. is Again Awarded a Contract With the Texas Department of Information Resources
MELVILLE, New York, Jan. 17 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: As a result of its high-quality products and advanced security features, Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the company has been awarded a new contract with the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). This contract, # DIR-CPO-4437, covers Canon's full line of imageRUNNER ADVANCE, imageCLASS, imageFORMULA, imagePRESS and varioPRINT solutions and services. The Texa  more
Canon U.S.A. is Awarded NASPO ValuePoint Copiers & Managed Services State Contract for All Six Product Categories
MELVILLE, New York, Jan. 17 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on Jan. 16: Emerging in the Managed Print Services industry, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the company has been awarded the NASPO ValuePoint Copiers & Managed Services #140595 state contract for all product categories: A3 and A4 MFPs, production equipment, single function printers, wide and large format equipment, and scanners. Canon has once again been awarded the contra  more
Chautauqua County Shared Services Initiative Panel Delays 2019 Plan to Focus on New Projects for 2020
MAYVILLE, New York, Jan. 18 -- Chautauqua County issued the following news: The Chautauqua County Shared Services Initiative Panel recently voted to delay the Countywide Shared Services Initiative Plan for 2019 in order to have more time to develop projects for the 2020 plan. The Countywide Shared Services Initiative (CWSSI) was proposed by Cuomo in spring 2017, and adopted by the New York State Legislature as part of the 2018 State Budget. The initiative established panels in each county acro  more
Chautauqua County: Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan 2019-2021 Available to Public
MAYVILLE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Chautauqua County issued the following news: In conjunction with the New York State Department of Health's (NYSDOH) Prevention Agenda, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS), Allegheny Health Network Westfield Memorial Hospital, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc., and UPMC Chautauqua collaborated to complete the Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment, Community Service Plans, and the Chautauqua County Community Health Improveme  more
Christie Orchestrated Van Drew Party Switch as 'Bridgegate' SCOTUS Hearing Loomed
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Van Drew Takes Sage Advice from Embattled Former Governor Weeks Before Oral Arguments Launched "Bridgegate" Scandal Back In News The Jefferson Van Drew party switch storyline just got a little more interesting... Last month, the New York Times noted that "it was Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, and Mr. Stepien who helped orchestrate Mr. Van Drew's party switch. They bega  more
Clark Hill Attorney Joann Needleman Featured in Law360
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has outlined a set of financial services policy priorities for the coming year that he says will bolster the state's consumer protection capabilities, an agenda that attorneys say underscores the state's aggressive regulatory reputation but doesn't strike out in unexpected directions. In a State of the State agenda which spans more than 300 pages, the New York governor called for l  more
Clarkson University Now Offering Master of Arts in Teaching, Computer Science Degree at Capital Region Campus
POTSDAM, New York, Jan. 14 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University's newest degree program is a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Computer Science. The new MAT Computer Science program will be offered at Clarkson's Capital Region Campus located in Schenectady. The Master of Arts in Teaching, Computer Science program will join Clarkson's large repertoire of MAT certification pathways, says Education Chair Catherine Snyder. "New York State just offered this as a ne  more
Clete Willems Speaks With New York Times, Washington Post on U.S.-China Trade Deal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 15: With the United States and China signing their "Phase One" trade deal, Akin Gump public law and policy partner Clete Willems has shared his thoughts on the agreement with both The New York Times and The Washington Post. In the Times article "Trump to Sign China Trade Deal Today," Willems said the deal was important for proving that both countries could solve problems with each oth  more
Companies Gain Dedicated Brainpower, Students Get Industry Experience Through UB's Six Sigma Program
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 14 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Talk to any working adult, and the typical story goes like this: too many competing priorities and too little time. Sumitomo Rubber USA's Tonawanda plant has found one way to help lighten the load. Two University at Buffalo engineering students arrived in September to assist with eight-month special assignments. They are part of the university's Student Six Sigma Black Belt Certific  more
Companies That Govern Innovation Extensively Achieve Twice the Revenue Growth of Those That Don't, Accenture Report Finds
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release on Jan. 14: * * * - Just 12% of companies govern innovation extensively today; the rest govern it more haphazardly * * * Fewer than one in eight companies govern innovation extensively, and those that do have achieved twice the revenue growth of the vast majority of companies that govern innovation in a more haphazard way, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN). The report  more
Comptroller Stringer, NYC Funds: After Five Years of Advocacy, 'Proxy Access' is Now Market Standard
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release on Jan. 14: * * * - Number of companies with meaningful proxy access has grown 10,000% in just five years - 91% of major healthcare and insurance companies targeted by New York City Retirement Systems agreed to disclose gender pay equity * * * More than 600 U.S. companies - including more than 70 percent of the S&P 500 - have enacted rules which give large, long-term investors the ability to n  more
Comptroller Stringer, Rep. Nadler, Sen. Kavanagh, Assemblymember Niou Call on DEC to Bolster Remediation for Cleanup
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - Letter to NYS DEC outlines concerns about existing draft plan for cleanup of former factory site contaminated with dangerous chemicals - Emphasizes community's safety needs - including approximately 15,000 residents - in the area near the South Seaport Historic District * * * Citing major safety concerns surrounding the Brownfield Cleanup Program at 250 Water Street in the   more
Computer Generated Solutions Named 2020 Stevie Awards Finalist for 3rd Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Computer Generated Solutions, a provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, issued the following news: CGS, a global provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, was named for the third consecutive year a finalist in the 2020 Stevie(R) Awards for Sales & Customer Service in the Contact Center or Customer Service Outsourcing Provider of the Year category. The awards are presented by The Stevie Awards,  more
Cornell University Develops Educational Toolkit for Testing E-Cigarettes
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: To complement the wide range of information on the potential dangers of vaping, the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine has developed a new learning module for high school classrooms that encourages students to directly test the effects of e-cigarette vapor on living cells. "We created this module in direct response to the vaping epidemic spreading among teens and children," said Dr. Donna Cassidy-Hanley,   more
Cornell University Joins Consortium to 'Green' Business Supply Chains
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The university has new opportunities to champion greener consumer products, supply chains and commercial trade, as the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability on Jan. 13 began a partnership with The Sustainability Consortium (TSC). With more than 100 corporate, academic and nongovernmental organization (NGO) members - including Amazon, ExxonMobil, Campbell's, Colgate-Palmolive, Pepsico Inc., Walmart and the World Wil  more
Crown Media Family Networks Announces First-Ever Book-to-Film Adaptation
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Hallmark Channel, a subsidiary of Crown Media Holdings, issued the following news release on Jan. 14: * * * - Hallmark Publishing Original Novel, The Secret Ingredient, Developed as New Original Movie to Air in February as Part of Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" Programming Event * * * Crown Media Family Networks announced its firs - tever movie adaptation of a Hallmark Publishing original novel. The film, based on The Secret Ingredient by USA Bestselling author Nan  more
Daemen College Names First Chief Diversity Officer
AMHERST, New York, Jan. 6 -- Daemen College issued the following news: Daemen College has named Dr. Ida Gibson as the college's first chief diversity officer as part of the institution's continuing commitment to advance diversity and inclusion on campus. Her appointment was effective Jan. 2. In this new role, Gibson will lead the college's efforts to create and sustain a campus culture that embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion. She will serve as a key advisor and advocate, and will le  more
De Blasio Administration Celebrates Five Year Anniversary of IDNYC With Announcement of Braille Embossing, Costco Partnership
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Jan. 15: * * * - With this addition, IDNYC becomes first locally-issued ID in the nation with braille * * * The de Blasio Administration celebrated the fifth anniversary of its hallmark IDNYC program with the announcement of adding braille embossing, a new partnership with Costco, new local benefits, and a new regional partnership with Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association. The program recently launche  more
Duane Morris to Combine With New York's Satterlee Stephens
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 18 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 16: Duane Morris LLP and Satterlee Stephens LLP announced that the partners of both firms have approved the material terms of a merger agreement, and it is expected that the deal will be finalized by the end of the month. The combination would substantially expand Duane Morris' presence in New York City, effectively growing the firm's New York practice by 60% to more than 160 lawyers. The   more
Duff & Phelps Ranks First for U.S. and Global Fairness Opinions for Fifth Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients, announced it ranked No. 1 for the fifth consecutive year in Thomson Reuters' Global Mergers & Acquisition Review - 2019 for the number of fairness opinions rendered in both the U.S. and globally. In 2019, Duff & Phelps rendered 55 fairness opinions globally, 47 of which were associated with U.S. deals. Since 2005, the firm has rendered more t  more
Duff & Phelps: Retailer Forward Fashion Holdings Launches HKEX Global Offering
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Duff & Phelps congratulates Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company, Ltd. (2528.HK) for its successful global offering at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 13, 2020. Founded in 2005, Forward Fashion Holdings is a major fashion apparel retailer in Greater China dealing with international brands from established designer label brands, popular global brands and rising stars in the fashion industry. As of 21 December 2  more
Duff & Phelps: Wenye Group Launches HKEX Global Offering
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Duff & Phelps congratulates Wenye Group Holdings, Ltd. (1802.HK) ("Wenye Group" or the "Group") on its global offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 14, 2020. Established in 1989, Wenye Group is a Shenzhen-based holding company which subsidiaries deliver building decoration services for major Chinese construction projects. A 2018 Frost & Sullivan Report ranked the Group 28th in the PRC's building decoration market, w  more
During Puerto Rico Trip, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Deployment of Additional Assets to Help Island Respond to Earthquakes
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on Jan. 15: Let me please first introduce who we have with us here and who were members of the delegation that took the tour yesterday. First, my colleagues from the Legislature: Assembly Member Maritza Davila who is to my left. She is also the Chair of the SOMOS Conference and we were here together as part of the SOMOS Conference. We have Assembly Member Marcos Crespo with us. We have Bronx Borough Pres  more
During Puerto Rico Trip, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Deployment of Additional Assets to Help Island Respond to Earthquakes
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 15: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the deployment of further assets to Puerto Rico to assist with emergency response efforts following a series of initial damage assessments conducted by the Governor and his delegation. The Governor will deploy eight additional engineers and utility experts from the New York Power Authority to address power outages caused by the recent earthquakes and work   more
Einstein and Montefiore Receive Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education
BRONX, New York, Jan. 18 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System have received Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, certifying their ability to provide interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) for members of the medical profession, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, social workers, and psychologists. Einstein and Mo  more
EisnerAmper Listed by Forbes as One of America's Top Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms for 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: In the wake of tax reform and ever-changing rules and regulations, leading business publication, Forbes, has included EisnerAmper on its 2020 list of "America's Top Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms." Firms were recognized for either tax, accounting or both. EisnerAmper fell into the latter category. Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to create an independent list of the most recommended fir  more
Empire State Development Announces Canadian Firm Li-Cycle to Establish Operations in New York State
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release on Jan. 14: * * * - Sustainable Technology Company Will Set Up Commercial Scale Lithium-ion Battery Resource Recovery Plant at Eastman Business Park; Will Create a Minimum of 23 New Jobs - NYS Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" * * * Empire State Development (ESD) announced that Li-Cycle Corporation, a North America based lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, will establish   more
Employers Must File Soon to Prevent Delays in Employees' Tax Refunds
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 17 -- The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminded employers to accurately file their withholding tax returns ahead of the January 31 deadline. This will help ensure that any refunds owed to their employees won't be delayed. Employers must remit the personal income taxes withheld from their employees' wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, and other similar income a  more
FCB Named to Ad Age Best Places to Work 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- FCB issued the following news release: FCB announced yesterday that it has been selected by Ad Age as one of 50 companies honored on the publication's Best Places to Work 2020 list. FCB is the only global creative network included, and this achievement marks the first time ever that the agency earned a spot on the coveted list. Ad Age's Best Places to Work list identifies and honors the top employers across the marketing and media industry, centered on a written submissio  more
Financial Services Superintendent Announces Appointment of Ex-Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Deputy Director to Leadership Team
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Ms. English Brings Nearly a Decade of Consumer Protection Experience to Her New Role as Special Policy Advisor to the Superintendent * * * Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell announced that Leandra English, the former Deputy Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has joined the executive team at the Department of Financial Services (DFS)  more
Five-Time Winner-Greenberg Traurig Real Estate Practice Named a Law360 2019 Practice Group of the Year
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: For a fifth time, the Real Estate Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a Law360 Practice Group of the Year. "It is truly an honor to be recognized as a leader in the industry. We are extremely proud of the work our team has achieved on behalf of our clients this past year," Real Estate Practice Co-Chairs Robert J. Ivanhoe, Corey E. Light, and Richard J. Giusto said in a joint statement. "Th  more
Florida Democratic Party Chair Rizzo Issues Statement Regarding Trump Administration Announcement on Puerto Rico Aid
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo: The Trump administration announced it would continue to block desperately needed aid for Puerto Rico's electric grid repair and other necessities while claiming they are releasing $16 billion in funds allocated by Congress. The Trump administration says it will release the aid, but the administration has created "severe" new restrictions on the funding. According to The New York   more
Fox News Channel Promotes Chad Pergram to Congressional Correspondent
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) has elevated senior Capitol Hill producer Chad Pergram to congressional correspondent, announced Bryan Boughton, senior vice president and Washington bureau chief for the network. Effective immediately, Pergram will provide live reports across all FNC programs and platforms, delivering viewers the latest from policymakers in Washington. In commenting o  more
Fox News Channel Signs Alex Hogan As General Assignment Reporter
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) has signed WFMZ-TV, an independent television station, reporter Alex Hogan as a general assignment reporter. She begins her new role. Since 2017, Hogan has served as a morning news reporter and fill-in anchor for WFMZ-TV in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In this capacity, Hogan covered various breaking news stories, including the trial of Bill Cosby, the 201  more
Fox News Channel Signs Shannon Bream to New Multi-Year Deal
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel's (FNC) Shannon Bream has signed a new multi-year deal with the network, announced Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media and Jay Wallace, its president and executive editor. Bream will remain in her role as anchor of FOX News @ Night (weeknights at 11PM/ET) and continue as the network's chief legal correspondent. In making the joint announcement, Ms. Scott an  more
Fox News Channel to Present Live Coverage Surrounding Senate's Impeachment Trial of President Trump Beginning Jan. 21
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will present live wall-to-wall coverage surrounding the United States Senate's impeachment trial of President Donald Trump beginning in earnest on Tuesday, January 21st. FNC's special programming will cover the Senate trial gavel to gavel each day. Leading coverage from Washington, D.C. will be FNC's chief political anchor and anchor of Special Report   more
Frost and Sullivan: Learn How to Improve Your Customer Experience for a Better ROI
SANTA CLARA, California, Jan. 14 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Jan. 13: Melissa Kivett, Chief Customer Experience & Marketing Officer, Individual Solutions Group, Prudential Financial, will be the headliner at Customer Experience Ecosystem: A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange, debuting in New York City on February 25, 2020. To reg  more
General Motors Investing $6.7 Million in Tonawanda Engine Plant
TONAWANDA, New York, Jan. 17 -- General Motors issued the following news release: * * * - Plant upgrades manufacturing capabilities - Investment continues GM's commitment to its Tonawanda operations * * * General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced a $6.7 million investment in its Tonawanda Engine Plant to upgrade the plant's production systems. Of the total investment, $4.4 million is in capital investment and $2.3 million is in project expense to improve efficiencies in producing the 5.3L V8  more
Global M&A Demonstrated Surprising Resilience in 2019 Amid Economic Caution and a Stricter Regulatory Regime
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 14: * * * - According to Bain & Company's second corporate M&A report, scope deals for growth and capabilities accelerated from prior years, accounting for 60 percent of all large M&A last year * * * Volatile economic activity led many executives to adopt recession footing in 2019, yet deal activity was surprisingly resilient. In Europe and Asia, M&A activity was adrift in the first hal  more
Goldman Sachs Group Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release: Please view printable versions of the Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings Results and the Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings Results Presentation. A conference call to discuss the firm's financial results, outlook and related matters, will be held at 9:30 am (ET), Wednesday, January 15, 2020. The call will be open to the public. Members   more
Governor Will Lead Delegation to Survey, Assess Damage in Guanica, Ponce
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on Jan. 14: I'd like to introduce the people who will be accompanying us to Puerto Rico with the delegation that we're bringing. First you'll hear from - after I make some opening remarks - you'll hear from Assemblyman Marcos Crespo. You'll then hear from Borough President Ruben Diaz. Marcos, Ruben, myself and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez were on the first plane to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria - li  more
Grant Awarded to Program on Science and Global Security to Advance Nuclear Arms Control: Princeton University
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 7 [TNSgrants-foundation] -- Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news release: A $600,000 grant was awarded to Princeton University's Program on Science and Global Security (SGS) by the Carnegie Corporation of New York for work on reducing nuclear risks through research, policy engagement, and training. The new grant will support SGS activities aiming to provide technical and policy analysis to reduce   more
Grant to Study College Credit for Adult Learner's Acquired Knowledge: Suffolk County Community College
SELDEN, New York, Jan. 18 [TNSgrants] -- Suffolk County Community College issued the following news release: Suffolk County adult learners may soon be able to earn college credits that build toward a college degree for acquired life knowledge thanks to a $220,000 Lumina Foundation grant awarded to SUNY Empire State College in partnership with Suffolk County Community College and Rockland Community College. Currently, there is no national system that allows students to be recognized for their   more
Green Mountain Power Urging Safety Preparation for Customers as Ice Storm Warning and Flood Watch Posted for Saturday and Sunday
COLCHESTER, Vermont, Jan. 14 -- Green Mountain Power issued the following news release: * * * - GMP Positioning Crews to Respond Efficiently and Safely to Possible Outages * * * Green Mountain Power (GMP) is urging safety for customers as forecasters continue to say a complex regional storm will bring heavy precipitation, ice, strong winds and possible flooding and outages Saturday evening through Sunday. The National Weather Service posted an Ice Storm Warning for Grand Isle and Franklin co  more
Greenberg Traurig: A Year in Review-Environmental Practice Grows in Size, Rankings
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Environmental Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP grew by close to 10 percent in 2019. In addition, the practice's rankings portfolio increased with team members recognized collectively and individually by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and U.S. News - Best Lawyers, among others, as well as serving as thought leaders, actively participating in key industry publications and events. Notable De  more
Greenberg Traurig: Stephen Baird and Candice Kim to Speak at Strafford Publications Webinar
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Greenberg Traurig, LLP shareholders Stephen Baird and Candice E. Kim will give a live presentation during a 90-minute Strafford Publications live webinar on "Trademark Bullying: Cease and Desist and Litigation Tactics in the Battle for Brand Protection," Jan. 16 at 1:00 p.m. The webinar will provide guidance for counsel to trademark owners to understand trademark bullying in the context of brand protection.   more
Guide to Good, Low-Carbon Life: Columbia University
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: For about the last 10 years, environmental law professor Karl Coplan has been trying to winnow down his direct carbon-dioxide emissions with the goal of reaching four tons per year-about 40 percent of the average American's. He has been successful, and has just published a book, Live Sustainably Now (http://cup.columbia.edu/book/live-sustainably-now/9780231190909), chronicling his efforts. Hal  more
Haynes and Boone Promotes Nine Lawyers to Counsel
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP has promoted to counsel nine lawyers from the firm's Dallas, Houston, London, Mexico City, New York, San Antonio, and Washington, D.C., offices. The new counsel are: Paloma Ahmadi, William Feldman, Lindsey Hughes, Amanda Larrington, Arsalan Muhammad, Vinu Raj, Mauricio Reynoso, Michael Scanlon, and Kelvin Varghese. "We are proud to elevate these talented lawyers to counsel," said M  more
Hearst: Dame Glenda Bailey Named Global Consultant, Harper's BAZAAR
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Hearst issued the following news: Hearst announced that Dame Glenda Bailey is stepping down as editor-in-chief of Harper's BAZAAR after nearly 19 years in the role. Effective March 1, Bailey will become a global consultant at Harper's BAZAAR, which has 29 editions around the world. The announcement was made by Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz and Hearst Magazines President Troy Young. Bailey will preside at the February 28 opening in Paris of a new exhibit at the   more
Hispanic Health Leadership Award for Dr. Irene Blanco: Yeshiva University
BRONX, New York, Jan. 18 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) recently recognized Dr. Irene Blanco, associate dean for diversity enhancement at Einstein and a rheumatologist at Montefiore, with its Hispanic Health Leadership Award. The NHHF is the philanthropic arm of the National Hispanic Medical Association, a nonprofit organization that represents 50,000 licensed Hispanic physicians in th  more
Hogan Lovells Obtains Crucial Second Circuit Order Protecting Client's Multibillion-Dollar Interests in Taxi Meter Business
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: A Hogan Lovells team achieved a significant victory before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Court on behalf of Espiritu Santo Holdings, LP. protecting its interests and control rights in a multibillion-dollar Mexican taxi meter business. In a summary order issued 10 January, the Second Circuit affirmed the grant of an injunction by a New York federal court in aid of an I  more
Hogan Lovells Team Advises Gilead Sciences in a License Agreement With Xencor, for Use of XmAb Antibody Technologies in Investigational Agents for HIV
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Gilead Sciences, Inc.in entering into a technology license agreement with Xencor, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune disease, asthma and allergic diseases. The agreement will grand Gilead Sciences access to Xencor's Xtend(TM) extended half-life and Cytot  more
Holiday 2019-Retail Sales Fell Flat Despite Strong Last Minute Push, Reports NPD
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Jan. 15 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: U.S. holiday sales for key general merchandise categories were up just 0.2% in 2019 compared to 2018, according to weekly point-of-sale/* results tracked by The NPD Group throughout the holiday season. The final holiday shopping week, which included Christmas and Hanukkah, showed robust growth and sales volumes across the apparel, toys, technology, small appliance, athletic footwea  more
Holland & Knight Represents Energy Consortium in Major Investment in New York's Astoria Energy Facilities
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight advised a consortium of equity investors including APG, MEAG, and Clal Insurance Company, along with other U.S. institutional investors, in its acquisition of 100 percent of Astoria Energy I and a 55 percent interest in Astoria Energy II. The deal was announced on January 17. Located in Queens, New York, the facilities total 1.2 GW of combined-cycle generation. The plants are expected to pr  more
Howarth Appointed to New York's New Climate Action Council: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Robert Howarth, the David R. Atkinson Professor of Ecology and Environmental Biology, has been appointed to the new Climate Action Council, an exclusive 22-member group created to bring about New York state's ambitious path to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions and promote green energy. The Climate Action Council was created under the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which was  more
IHeartMedia Announces Division Leadership for Its New Markets Group Organization
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartMedia announced that nine of its senior executives will be Division Presidents of the new iHeartMedia Markets Group organization, effective immediately. These executives - Shosh Abromovich, Linda Byrd, Tony Coles, Julie Donohue, Nick Gnau, Scott Hopeck, Dan Lankford, Kevin LeGrett and Tom McConnell - will report into Greg Ashlock, President of the iHeartMedia Markets Group. This is part of iHeartMedia's recently announc  more
IHeartMedia Promotes Three Senior Programmers to Division Executive Vice Presidents in Its National Programming Group
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * - New Additions to the Executive Vice President of Programming Team Will Work Closely With Recently Announced Division Presidents As Part of iHeartMedia's New Operating Structure For Its Markets * * * iHeartMedia announced that three of its senior programming executives have been named Division Executive Vice Presidents of Programming for the iHeartMedia National Programming Group, effective immediately. Jeff Hurley,   more
Impeachment: From Ukrainian Perspective - Jan. 23 Panel Discussion at Jordan Center: New York University
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- New York University issued the following news release: NYU's Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia will host "Impeachment: From the Ukrainian Perspective," a panel discussion featuring a range of experts on Ukraine's history and politics, Thurs., Jan. 23. New York University's Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia will host "Impeachment: From the Ukrainian Perspective," a panel discussion featuring a range of experts on Ukraine's history and politics, Thu  more
Infor Introduces New Solutions for Omni-Channel Retailers and Fashion Brands
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news re lease on Jan. 13: * * * - Machine learning-driven solutions will help optimize inventories, improve demand and supply planning, boost factory efficiency and speed product rollouts * * * Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, announced a number of solutions designed to help omni-channel retailers and fashion brands optimize their inventories, improve demand and supply  more
Is Human Workforce Doomed With Rise of AI? New Research Says Fears Are Overblown: New York University
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- New York University issued the following news release on Jan. 14: What is the true impact of AI on workforces? Can the benefits of automation outweigh the potential negative consequences? Accelerated machine learning and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) have given rise to worker dread with the overwhelming fear that, someday, a robot or algorithm may take your job. But what is the true impact of AI on workforces? Can the benefits of automation outwei  more
It's a New Record! New York City Parks Collected Nearly 50,000 Trees Citywide During Mulchfest 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: NYC Parks declares Mulchfest 2020 a success with 48,230 trees collected for recycling during this year's event, setting a new Parks record. Mulchfest, part of the New York City's holiday tradition, encourages New Yorkers to make greening a family activity--turning holiday trees into mulch that can be used for gardening and to increase soil fertility. "It gives me great pleasure to annou  more
It's Official: Canon Places 3rd in IFI CLAIMS 2019 U.S. Patent Rankings
MELVILLE, New York, Jan. 16 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: * * * - The Only Company in the World to be Ranked in Top Five for 34 Years * * * Aligning with its mission of empowering innovations, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its parent company, Canon Inc., was granted 3,548 patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office and maintained its third place ranking for patents granted in 2019 according to IFI CLAIMS Patent Servic  more
JPMorgan Chase Declares Preferred Stock Dividends
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") has declared dividends on the following series of the Firm's outstanding preferred stock, each of which is represented by depositary shares: Table omitted. To view table click here: (https://www.jpmorganchase.com/corporate/investor-relations/pr/preferred-stock-dividends-011520.htm) The dividend payment date is Sunday, March 1, 2020, to stockholders o  more
Kirsty Graham Named CEO of Edelman Public Affairs
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 14 -- Edelman, a communications marketing firm, issued the following news release: Kirsty Graham has been named CEO of Edelman's global Public Affairs offering, effective February 25. Edelman has more than 200 Public Affairs professionals globally. Graham will be based in New York and report to Katie Burke, chief strategy officer and global head of Practices and Sectors. "We have a strong history in Public Affairs, and we have worked on some of the most important and c  more
Largest Russian Footwear Retailer Kicks Manual Assortment Planning to the Curb With Oracle
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * - ZENDEN Group plans to increase business margin by 3.5 percent while reducing cross-store replenishment by 50 percent * * * Popular Russian footwear chain, ZENDEN Group, deployed Oracle Retail to drive inventory productivity and elevate the customer experience with better inventory placement. ZENDEN leads the Russian footwear market on profit per square meter, engaging about   more
Latest CGS Learning Survey Reveals That Successful Employees are DIY Skill-Building
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Computer Generated Solutions, a provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, issued the following news on Jan. 14: CGS, a global provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, announced findings examining the role of employers in preparing employees for automation from its CGS Emerging Workplace Learning Trends Survey. According to a recent Gartner report, 56 percent of business and IT leaders say worker  more
Law360 Names Troutman Sanders' Capital Projects and Infrastructure Team Among 2019 Practice Groups of the Year
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Troutman Sanders, a law firm, issued the following news release: Troutman Sanders' Capital Projects and Infrastructure practice has been selected as one of Law360's 2019 Practice Groups of the Year in Project Finance. The team was recognized for its outstanding work in project finance on behalf of investors, utilities, sponsors, private investment funds, lenders, developers and other stakeholders across diverse industries. "We are proud to be recognized by Law360 as one of  more
Lockheed Martin Awarded $13.9 Million to Continue Production and Fielding Advanced Electronic Warfare Systems for the U.S. Navy
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release: Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will continue supporting engineering and fielding efforts for the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) AN/SLQ-32(V)6 under a $13.9 million Design Agent engineering services contract awarded by the U.S. Navy. Services include engineering efforts to perform analysis and design, document engineering baselines; and modification of systems, subsystems, and components for te  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Implementing Post-Genomic Personalized Medicine - The Rise of Glycan Biomarkers
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: An in-depth look at the science of glycobiology and glycan diagnostics, and their promise in personalized medicine in the current post-genomic era are featured in a special issue of OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology, the peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. Click here (http://click.liebertpubmail.com/?qs=e604fb0041fd64d5a1396f8458cbcd972051519521f  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Managing Cannabis Use in Breastfeeding Women
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 16 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: As more states legalize medicinal and recreational cannabis use and increasingly decriminalize cannabis, the risk to the growth and development of breastfeeding infants whose mothers use cannabis becomes a growing public health concern. The critical role that certified lactation consultants (CLCs) could play in postpartum management of cannabis use and a Call to Action to expand the role of CLCs is publi  more
Mary Ann Liebert: New E. Coli-Infecting Bacteriophage Introduced in PHAGE
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 15 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new coliphage - a bacteriophage that infects and can destroy Escherichia coli -- is presented and characterized in PHAGE: Therapy, Applications, and Research, a new peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers launching in early 2020. Click here (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/phage.2019.0009?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PHAGE%20PR%20Jan14%202020&d=1/14/2020&mc  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Using Caffeine as a Tool to Study Information Processing
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Researchers are using caffeine to study how the brain processes information, and a new study shows the effectiveness of this approach. A placebo-controlled study in adults, which uses a simple Go/NoGo task, is published in Journal of Caffeine and Adenosine Research, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. Click here (http://click.liebertpubmail.com/?qs=86e20bf73f94abca624ce878f01  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Voluntary Limit-Setting Can Keep Intense Online Gamblers in Check
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 16 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study has shown that, among online gamblers, setting voluntary monetary limits can help players stay in control of their gambling and the most significant effects were seen among intense gamblers. The study, which comprised more than 49,500 online gamblers, is published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. Click here (  more
Maryland A.G. Frosh Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Stop Elimination of Food Assistance for Nearly 700,000 Struggling Americans
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh issued the following news release: * * * - 15 Attorneys General and New York City Allege the USDA Attempted to Circumvent Congress with Unlawful Food Stamp Rule Change * * * Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh joined a group of 15 attorneys general and New York City in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. The lawsuit challenges a United States Dep  more
Mastercard and Partners Launch Priceless Planet Coalition to Act on Climate Change
PURCHASE, New York, Jan. 18 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Jan. 17: * * * - Invites consumers and companies to join in to plant 100 million trees in five years * * * Mastercard announced the launch of the Priceless Planet Coalition, a platform to unite corporate sustainability efforts and make meaningful investments to preserve the environment. Together with partners who share a commitment to doing well by doing good, the Priceless Planet Coalition is pledging to plant 1  more
Mastercard: Fortune Favors the Bold Podcast Inspires Listeners to Question Everything
PURCHASE, New York, Jan. 17 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - Season three unpacks big financial questions from listeners and taps experts to help find answers * * * It's a new decade, and that means new beginnings and inevitably, new outlooks on how we approach money. And while many people ponder big, bold financial questions, few dare to challenge how we all think about money and how it shapes their financial identity. This season, Mastercard and returning  more
Mercy College Announces Brett M. Carroll as New Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Jan. 9 -- Mercy College issued the following news release: Mercy College has appointed Brett M. Carroll as Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer. He will join the College on February 1. Carroll brings 25 years of experience in finance and accounting across various sectors, including higher education, financial services and public accounting. He currently serves as the Associate Vice President and Treasurer at the University of Hartford in West Hartford,   more
Mercy College Assistant Professor Virginia Coleman-Prisco Elected to Norfolk, Connecticut Board of Education
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Jan. 7 -- Mercy College issued the following news release: In a highly contested race, Mercy College Assistant Professor Virginia Coleman-Prisco, Ed.D came out on top to win a seat on the Norfolk, Connecticut Board of Education (BOE). Elected and sworn in November 2019, Coleman-Prisco is honored to have the opportunity to serve her local school starting as of December 2019. The BOE in Norfolk is made up of six individuals across varying ideologies and backgrounds. They a  more
MGM Growth Properties, Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust to Form Joint Venture to Acquire MGM Grand Real Estate
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: MGM Growth Properties LLC ("MGP") (NYSE: MGP) and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. ("BREIT") announced that MGP and BREIT have entered into a definitive agreement to form a new joint venture to acquire the Las Vegas real estate assets of the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay for $4.6 billion. In addition, BREIT will purchase $150 million in MGP Class A shares. MGP will own 50.1% of the joint venture, and B  more
Mich. A.G. Nessel Joins Lawsuit to Stop Federal Government From Eliminating Food Assistance for Nearly 700,000 Struggling Americans
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * - 13 Attorneys General and New York City Allege the USDA Attempted to Circumvent Congress with Unlawful Food Stamp Rule Change * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a group of 13 Attorneys General and New York City in a lawsuit to stop the federal government from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. The lawsuit challenges a U.S. Department of Agricul  more
Minnesota A.G. Ellison Sues to Stop Trump Administration From Ending Food Assistance for More Than 8,000 Minnesotans
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison issued the following news: * * * - Joins coalition fighting USDA rule change that undermines law and congressional intent and would hurt nearly 700,000 nationwide * * * Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a group of 15 attorneys general and the City of New York in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from eliminating food assistance for more than 8,000 Minnesotans and a total of nearly 700,000 A  more
Missing Target - James Jacobs Argues That Gun Control Measures in New York's SAFE Act Aren't Working: New York University
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: When a shooter's rampage at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, shocked the nation in December 2012, reaction in the neighboring state of New York was swift. Within weeks, a broad slate of gun control measures was fast-tracked through the state legislature in less than 48 hours. Potential opponents had no time to counter the bill. Governor Andrew Cuomo declared that the New York Secure Ammunition and  more
Mix of Stress, Air Pollution May Lead to Cognitive Difficulties in Children: Columbia University
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Children with elevated exposure to early life stress in the home and elevated prenatal exposure to air pollution exhibited heightened symptoms of attention and thought problems, according to researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia Psychiatry. Early life stress is common in youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who also often live in ar  more
Moody's Analytics ImpairmentStudio Platform Completes 2019 SOC 1 Examination
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Moody's Analytics announced that the ImpairmentStudio platform--the centerpiece of our Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) solution--has completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC 1) Type 2 examination under the attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The report examination encompasses policies, operating procedures  more
Moody's Analytics Wins an Artificial Intelligence Award
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release: Moody's Analytics, a global provider of financial intelligence, has won the Best Financial Services AI Solution category at the 2019 Artificial Intelligence Awards. We won this award for the QUIQspread(TM) solution, which helps institutions automate the spreading of financial statements. Our extensive financial spreading expertise and data resources are at the heart of the QUIQspre  more
Morgan Stanley Appoints Linda Hill and Emmanuel Roman to the Institute for Sustainable Investing Advisory Board
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Jan. 14: Morgan Stanley announced the appointment of Linda Hill and Emmanuel Roman to the Institute for Sustainable Investing Advisory Board, effective immediately. The Institute for Sustainable Investing's Advisory Board--comprised of prominent leaders from business, academia and leading non-governmental organizations--guides the Institute's work and strategic priorities.   more
MTA Announces Public Hearing on Final Plan for MTA's Bronx Bus Network Redesign
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Proposed Final Plan Invests up to Additional $2M in New Bronx Bus Network, Adds New Routes, Improves Service Frequency, Streamlines Circuitous Routes and Balances Stop Spacing to Speed up Rides - Express Bus Changes Postponed, Giving Riders an Opportunity to Vote with Their Feet by Utilizing Express Buses During Off-Peak Hours and Weekends * * * The Metropolitan Transpor  more
MTA Long Island Rail Road Unveils Customer Lactation Pod to Accommodate On-the-Go Moms at Atlantic Terminal
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- The Long Island Rail Road, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - New, Private, ADA-Accessible Space Now Available * * * Nursing on-the-go moms at LIRR's Atlantic Terminal have another option for breastfeeding as LIRR has unveiled a lactation suite. The pod, manufactured by Mamava, is the second for the Long Island Rail Road. The private, enclosed area has two spacious benches, a fold-down table,   more
MTA NYC Transit Marks First Full Year of New Station Management Program
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - 'Group Station Managers' Have Addressed More Than 62,000 Station Issues Since Program Launch - More Than 100 Stations Deep-Cleaned & More Than 200 Stations Received Enhancements * * * MTA New York City Transit marked the first full calendar year of a highly active and effective new station management program with the release of statistics showing a voluminous amount of a  more
MTA Unveils Integrated 42 St Connection Project Along 42 St Corridor
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Eight Separate Rehabilitation Projects Merged into One Comprehensive Plan Under New MTA Construction & Development, Cutting Costs and Expediting Timelines In The Process - Holistic Approach Includes Accessibility Improvements and Wide-Ranging Capacity and Reliability Initiatives, Including Overhaul of the 42 St. Shuttle * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority   more
Multiple Groups Join N.Y. A.G. James in Urging Supreme Court to Take Up ACA Case
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - Amici Include Organizations Representing Patients, Health Care Professionals, Hospitals, Insurers, and More * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that a diverse group of bipartisan patient groups, hospitals, health care providers, insurance companies, economists, and others filed multiple amicus briefs supporting a multistate effort to defend the Affordable Car  more
N. Y. PSC Further Strengthens and Encourages Development of Renewable Energy Projects
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - Decreased Capital Costs for Developers Will Advance More Clean Energy Projects and Will Save Consumers $4.6 Billion * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) authorized the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to create a new, innovative pricing structure to decrease capital costs and further spur the development o  more
N.H. PUC Issues Letter on 365 Wireless
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Lance J.M. Steinhart, Esq., Attorneys for 365 Wireless, LLC, Lance J.M. Steinhart, P.C., 1725 Windward Concourse - Suite 150, Alpharetta, GA 30005 Re: Matter No. 19-02632 - Tariff filing by 365 Wireless, LLC to Cancel its PSC Nos. 1 - Telephone, PSC No. 2 - Telephone and PSC No. 3 - Telephone tariffs and to Surrender its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Dear M  more
N.H. PUC Issues Letter on MegaPath Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Sharon Thomas, Inteserra Consulting Group, 151 Southhall Lane - Suite 450 Maitland, FL 32751 Re: Matter No. 19-02634 - Tariff filing by MegaPath Corporation to Cancel its PSC No. 1- Telephone tariff and to Surrender its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Dear Ms. Thomas: I am writing in response to your letter informing the Commission that MegaPath Corporation  more
N.J. Assembly Democrats Schaer, Vainieri Huttle, Quijano Bill to Expand Crime of Terrorism Goes to Governor
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In the wake of multiple acts of terrorism against the Jewish community in New Jersey and neighboring New York, legislation to expand the definition of the crime of terrorism under State law received final legislative approval on Monday. It passed the Assembly 74-0, and the Senate 31-0. Targeted acts of terror, particularly against members of the Jewish community, have shaken New Jersey and New York in   more
N.J. Assembly Democrats Schaer, Vainieri Huttle, Quijano Bill to Expand Crime of Terrorism Now Law
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In the wake of multiple acts of terrorism against the Jewish community in New Jersey and neighboring New York, legislation to expand the definition of the crime of terrorism under State statute was signed into law Wednesday by Governor Phil Murphy. Targeted acts of terror, particularly against members of the Jewish community, have shaken New Jersey and New York in recent weeks. In December, a police of  more
N.Y. A.G. James Announces Over $8 Million Grant Awards to 10 Cities to Develop New Strategic Housing Programs
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Cities for Responsible Investment and Strategic Enforcement ("Cities RISE") Advance Neighborhood Revitalization and Help Cities Address Housing Challenges * * * Attorney General Letitia James announced over $8 million in grant awards as part of the Cities for Responsible Investment and Strategic Enforcement ("Cities RISE"). Cities will use these grants to launch innovative programs related  more
N.Y. A.G. James Announces Settlement With Paypal Charitable Giving Fund, Inc. to Ensure Transparency in Charitable Donations
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 14: Attorney General Letitia James, together with 22 state law enforcement partners, has reached an agreement with PayPal Charitable Giving Fund, Inc. to ensure donors receive adequate information and disclosures when making charitable contributions through the company's online fundraising platform. "Every individual who chooses to donate funds deserves transparency and honesty throughout the  more
N.Y. A.G. James Files Lawsuit to Stop Trump Admin From Stripping Food Assistance From Nearly 700,000 Vulnerable Americans
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Unlawful Changes to SNAP Will Hurt Tens of Thousands of New Yorkers * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. The lawsuit, which was joined by 13 attorneys general and the City of New York, challenges a United States Depar  more
N.Y. A.G. James Launches Investigation Into NYPD for Alleged Targeting of Communities of Color on NYC Subways
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 13: * * * - AG James Requests Documents Outlining Coordination Between NYPD and MTA for Enforcement of 'Fare Evasion' Laws and Regulations * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James announced she is launching an investigation into whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has been targeting communities of color through its enforcement of the "theft of services" law and the Metro  more
N.Y. A.G. James Launches Protect Our Homes Initiative to Combat Deed Theft
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 11: New York Attorney General Letitia James launched the "Protect Our Homes" initiative with a day of action to inform homeowners in Brooklyn about deed theft and other housing-related scams. Today's efforts are the first step in a campaign of coordinated prevention and enforcement actions to combat deed theft in New York City. In addition, Attorney General James announced the format  more
N.Y. A.G. James Leads Coalition Fighting to Halt Immigration Arrests at State Courthouses
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 17: * * * - 14 AGs Files Amicus Supporting Washington State's Lawsuit Against DHS, ICE, and CBP * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in continuing efforts to halt federal immigration arrests of noncitizens without a judicial warrant or court order in and around state courthouses throughout the nation. In an amicus brief filed in State of Wash  more
N.Y. A.G. James Opposes Trump Admin's Move to Increase Time Before Asylum Seekers Can Apply to Work in United States
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Coalition of AGs Argue Proposed DHS Rule Would Violate Federal Law, Prolong Unemployment for Asylum Seekers, Harm State Economies * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of 20 additional attorneys general from around the nation, took steps to oppose an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to obstruct asylum seekers from applying for work permits. In a   more
N.Y. A.G. James Sues Trump Administration Over Continued Disregard of Smog Pollution
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - Suit Would Compel EPA to Comply with the Clean Air Act, Reduce Smog Pollution Blowing into New York From Upwind States * * * Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for continuing to ignore its legal responsibility under the Clean Air Act to control upwind sources of pollution that create unhealt  more
N.Y. Comptroller Stringer Condemns U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Plans for Offshore Storm Barriers
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: * * * - Comptroller objects to storm barriers which would not protect against sea level rise and could risk the health of New York Harbor - Letter follows Comptroller's report in May 2019 that showed the City's property value along the 100-year floodplain is $101.5 billion -- a 70 percent increase since 2010 * * * New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corp  more
N.Y. Financial Services, Division of Human Rights Take Action to Protect Drivers from Discrimination in Auto Insurance
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 17 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on Jan. 16: Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell and Division of Human Rights Commissioner Angela Fernandez announced action to ensure individuals newly licensed under New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, known as the "Green Light Law," are protected from unfair or discriminatory practices by auto insurers based on the driver's immigration status. In   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce Work to Begin to Address Storm Damage West of Shinnecock Inlet, Long Island
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - USACE Awards $10.7 Million Dredging Contract for Emergency Repairs after Two Storms in October 2019 Caused Severe Erosion - Beach Replenishment Will Enhance Coastal Storm Risk Reduction * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced measures to reverse flood damage west of Shinnecock Inlet after two storms in October 2019 resulted in severe erosio  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $3.4 Million Awarded as Part of New York's Historic Workforce Development Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 61 New York State Businesses, Community Colleges, and Community-Based Organizations Receive Funding for Workforce Development - Awards Will Fund In-Demand Skills Training for 2,464 Current and Prospective Employees Across the State * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced 61 New York State businesses, community colleges and community-based organizations will receive funding for workforce d  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces 'Make-Ready' Program for Electric Vehicles
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Public Service issued a report recommending the establishment of a statewide utility-supported "Make-Ready" Program to promote responsible electric vehicle charging station deployment. In addition, the Governor announced that more than 20,000 rebates have been approved for New Yorkers to purchase electric cars under the Drive Cle  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces 3-Way Agreement with Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker on Limousine Safety Legislation Package
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a three-way agreement with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on a limousine safety regulation package. The 10- point package introduces new safety regulations such as: seatbelt requirements, immobilization of defective limousines, increased penalties for illegal u-turns, GPS requirements, customer service resou  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Additional $2 Billion in Utility Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Initiatives to Combat Climate Change
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 16: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced an additional $2 billion in energy efficiency and building electrification initiatives to combat climate change. The New York State Public Service Commission has approved an ambitious set of energy efficiency and electric heat pump targets to dramatically reduce energy consumption in New York. The new targets for investor-owned utilities will bring nearly   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Deployment of 115 National Guard to Puerto Rico to Assist With Earthquake Response
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo authorized the deployment of 115 National Guard to Puerto Rico during the next 90 days to assist in emergency response efforts following a series of earthquakes that impacted the island. The Governor departed for Puerto Rico with a delegation that includes NYPA President & CEO Gil Quiniones, Greater NY Hospital Association President Kenneth Raske, Assembly Member Marcos Crespo  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces New Funding to Harden Security Infrastructure in and Around Monsey Following Anti-Semitic Attack
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 13: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced new funding to harden security infrastructure and further protect communities in and around the community of Monsey, where a man attacked a home full of Jewish worshipers on the seventh night of Hanukkah on Dec. 28, 2019. Thank you very much. First to Mayor Spitzer, he talks about leadership, he should know. He wants to see leadership he should look in th  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces New Funding to Harden Security Infrastructure in and Around Monsey Following Anti-Semitic Attack
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 13: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced new funding to harden security infrastructure and further protect communities in and around the community of Monsey, where a man attacked a home full of Jewish worshipers on the seventh night of Hanukkah on Dec. 28, 2019. The Governor is directing $340,000 for the village of New Square to install license plate reader technology, which was used to catch th  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of New Gondola at Lake Placid's Olympic Jumping Complex
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - SkyRide Now Ready to Take Passengers to the Jumping Towers * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex's new gondola is now open to the public. The SkyRide is a six-cabin gondola that can carry as many as eight athletes, coaches, officials, visitors and items of equipment per cabin. It travels from the complex's base lodge to the 90-meter and 120-me  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Plans for New Supportive Housing Development in Brownsville as Part of $1.4 Billion Vital Brooklyn Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Project to Construct 68 Supportive Homes with Health and Wellness, Employment, Legal, and Support Services for Residents and Community - Development is Part of Governor's Commitment to Create 4,000 Units of Affordable Housing in Central Brooklyn * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced plans for The Rise, the latest winning proposal under the Vital Brooklyn Initiative that will construct 6  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Trip to Puerto Rico to Provide Emergency Services in Aftermath of Earthquakes
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: Governor Cuomo announced in Airmont that he will be leading a delegation to Puerto Rico to provide emergency services in the aftermath of earthquakes that have left hundreds of thousands without power and water, and thousands staying in shelters or homeless. The Governor will survey damage with state officials and determine additional State assets to be sent to assist in the recovery from the earthquake  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Investigation Into Anti-Semitic Incident at Brooklyn High School
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "I am appalled by the reports of a swastika and the message 'Kill All Jews' found scrawled on the walls of Brooklyn Tech High School. "This is New York, and we have absolutely zero tolerance for such acts of intolerance and bigotry. When you attack one of us, you attack all of us, and we will stand united with the Jewish community to condemn these illegal acts and eradicate this cancer of hate. "I am d  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Investigation of Anti-Semitic Incident in Manhattan
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement directing State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to assist in investigation of anti-semitic incident in Manhattan: "I'm disgusted by the report of an individual posting a swastika made out of flyers in a subway station in Manhattan recently. "I am directing the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to offer assistance in the investigation of this despicable incident and to ensure the person responsible is hel  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Investigation of Swastikas, Hate Speech in Queens
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "I am disgusted by the reports of swastikas and hateful language found written inside a car that was broken into in Queens this morning. "These blatant anti-Semitic acts are meant to instill fear and feed the cancer of hate that has become pervasive across this nation in recent years. "I stand with all New Yorkers in condemning these hateful acts -- whether they be in the form of graffiti or violence -  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on President Trump Approving Disaster Declaration for Puerto Rico
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "I'm glad the federal administration finally recognized what the rest of the world already knows: what's happening in Puerto Rico is a disaster and the people who live there need immediate assistance to rebuild and recover. "I traveled to Puerto Rico this week and witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by ongoing earthquakes and tremors. Buildings and infrastructure have been completely destroyed, f  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio and Chancellor Carranza Announce Record High Graduation Rate
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - Graduation rate rises to 77.3 percent, increases in all five boroughs as achievement gap continues to narrow * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced that New York City's 2019 four-year high school graduation rate has reached a record high of 77.3 percent. Since the start of the administration, the graduation rate has increased 8.9 percentage points,  more
N.Y. PSC Cuts Con Edison's Electric and Gas Rate Request by 75 Percent
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - Efficiency and Affordability Programs Will Lower Bills, Especially for Low-Income Customers - New Efficiency and Electrification Initiatives Will Reduce Need for Natural Gas * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) established a three-year rate plan for electric and gas customers of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. by adopting th  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Atlantic Power & Gas
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 16-M-0618) involving Atlantic Power & Gas: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences Against Atlantic Power & Gas, LLC for Violations of the Uniform Business Practices. NOTICE OF STAY On December 12, 2019, the Commission issued, in the above-referenced proceeding, an Order Revoking Atlantic Power & Gas, LLC's Eligibility to Serve Customers in New York (Revocation O  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Brooklyn Union Gas
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case Nos. 19-G-0309; 19-G-0310) involving Brooklyn Union Gas: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY for Gas Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of KeySpan Gas East Corp. d/b/a National Grid for Gas Service. NOTICE OF EVIDENTIARY  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving LS Power Grid New York
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 19-T-0549) involving LS Power Grid New York: Application of LS Power Grid New York, LLC, LS Power Grid New York Corporation I, and the New York Power Authority for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII for Edic/Marcy to New Scotland; Princetown to Rotterdam Project. NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF INTERVENOR FUNDING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, p  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 19-E-0585) involving Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.: On September 11, 2019, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (National Grid or the Company) filed a tariff amendment to its electric tariff schedule, P.S.C. No. 220, that would modify the calculation used for the Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) Value Stack Demand Reduction Value (DRV) to be consistent with the Publ  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Three Companies
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 19-W-0168) involving (SUEZ Water New York Inc., SUEZ Water Westchester Inc. and SUEZ Water Owego-Nichols Inc.: On March 4, 2019, SUEZ Water New York Inc. (SWNY), SUEZ Water Westchester Inc. (SWWC) and SUEZ Water Owego-Nichols Inc. (SWON) (collectively, the Companies) proposed amendments under SWNY's tariff schedule, P.S.C. No. 1 - Water, to increase its annual base revenue by $31.5 million,  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Three Companies
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 19-T-0549) involving LS Power Grid New York, LLC, LS Power Grid New York Corp. I, and the New York Power Authority: Application of LS Power Grid New York, LLC, LS Power Grid New York Corporation I, and the New York Power Authority for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII for Edic/Marcy to New Scotland; Princetown to Rotterdam Project. R  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Two Companies
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case Nos. 19-E-0378; 19-G-0379; 19-E-0380; 19-G-0381) involving New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of New York State Electric &  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 17 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (Delaware County) Auditors determined that board member had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the town and his machining company. In addition, the supervisor did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. Auditors a  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released four audits of the state Department of Health's (DOH) oversight of the Medicaid program. The audits identified approximately $790 million in savings from eliminating unnecessary payments and collecting rebates from drug makers. "New York state faces a projected budget gap of $6 billion for the coming fiscal year, in part because of  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: New York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * - State Ranks 50th in Total Balance of Payments - Received Only 90 Cents on Every Dollar Paid to Washington * * * New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking it last among the states, according to a report (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/budget/2020/federal-budget-fisca  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 17 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - Comptroller's Audit Finds City DHS Asleep at the Switch as Outreach Workers Are No-Show at MTA Subway Stations * * * Despite spending about $36 million to reduce the subway homeless population, the homeless situation in the subways has grown significantly worse, in part because the city's Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has neglected to monitor a non-profit t  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * - Comptroller Cautions Fiscal Prudence in Local Budgeting * * * Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.81 percent for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, down from a 2 percent cap in each of the two previous years, according to data released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "As the levy growth rate dips below 2 percent, school district and municipal o  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 1/6 - 12/1/20
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. In 2018, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 34  more
National Congress of American Indians: Civil Rights Organizations Support W.K. Kellogg Foundation National Day of Racial Healing
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- The National Congress of American Indians issued the following news release on Jan. 17: With daily race motivated hate crimes happening globally, pausing to participate in a National Day of Racial Healing (#NDORH) is vitally important. On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, many organizations, individuals, and communities will be taking collective action during the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's fourth annual National Day of Racial Healing to celebrate our racial diversity and reinforce   more
Nev. A.G. Ford Sues to Prevent Trump Administration From Eliminating Food Assistance for Nearly 700,000 Struggling Americans
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 17 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * - 15 Attorneys General and New York City Allege the USDA Attempted to Circumvent Congress with Unlawful Food Stamp Rule Change * * * Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a group of 15 attorneys general and New York City in a lawsuit to prevent the Trump Administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. The lawsuit challenges a U.S. Department of   more
New Study Shows Upstate's Economic Impact on State and Local Economy is $2.5 Billion
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: SUNY Upstate Medical University contributed $2.5 billion to the state and local economy and supported, directly and indirectly, more than 18,321 jobs across New York in fiscal year 2018, according to a recent study and report by a national consultant. "Our mission is to serve and improve the health of this community. But as this report points out, we are also a vital pla  more
New York City Deploys 24 Additional Personnel to Puerto Rico to Assist in the Response to Recent Earthquakes
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Fifteen building inspectors and structural engineers, seven emergency managers and two mental health professionals will support response operations in affected municipalities * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City will deploy 24 additional City personnel to Puerto Rico to support the City of San Juan and affected municipalities including Guayanilla, Ponce, Penuelas and Guanica in co  more
New York City Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration From Eliminating Food Assistance for Nearly 700,000 Vulnerable Americans
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - 15 Attorneys General and New York City Allege the USDA Attempted to Circumvent Congress with Unlawful Food Stamp Rule Change * * * New York City joined a group of 15 Attorneys General in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. The lawsuit, filed in D.C., challenges a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that  more
New York State Assembly Passes Legislation to Make Limousines Safer and Prevent Future Tragedies
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release on Jan. 14: Speaker Carl Heastie and Transportation Committee Chair William Magnarelli announced the Assembly passed a package of legislation to create critical oversight for the limousine industry, and keep New York's roads safer. "Limos are used for happy, joyous events, but too often lack of oversight in the industry has turned that joy into heartbreak and grief," Speaker Heastie said. "These regulati  more
New York State Power Authority Announces Energy Storage Demonstration Project
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 18 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - New York Power Authority Innovation Challenge Winner Zinc8 Energy Solutions to Deploy First Use of Zinc-Air Energy Storage System in New York State - New Storage Technology to Further Governor Cuomo's Clean Energy Goals to Put New York State on a Path to Carbon Neutrality by 2040 * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced a collaboration with a leading-edge energy   more
New York State Power Authority Partners With City of Kingston to Install More Than 2,400 LED Streetlights Throughout the City
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 14 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Energy-Efficient Lighting Upgrades to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Improve Safety and Save Money - Governor Cuomo's Smart Street Lighting NY Program Calls for 500,000 Street Lights to Be Converted to LED Technology by 2025 * * * The New York Power Authority and the City of Kingston announced the start of installation of energy-efficient LED streetlights throughout the city as  more
Newmark Group Acquires Hopkins Appraisal Services
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRK) ("Newmark or the "Company"), which operates a leading full-service commercial real estate services business, Newmark Knight Frank ("NKF"), announced it has acquired the assets of HVS, Inc., which operates under the name Hopkins Appraisal Services ("Hopkins"), a national leader in the valuation of restaurants and retail petroleum facilities. This acquisiti  more
Newmark Knight Frank Announces $1.85 Billion Multifamily Transaction
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has announced the sale of Aragon Holdings, LLC's national portfolio of apartment properties to Harbor Group International (HGI), a global real estate investment and management firm, for $1.85 billion. The firm's Capital Markets Strategies and Multifamily Capital Markets groups provided the financing and were led by Henry Stimler, Bill Weber and Matt Mense. NKF's Z  more
Nielsen Annual Marketing Report Finds Opportunity for Marketers to Align ROI Perception With Reality
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news on Jan. 14: * * * - Marketers give newer digital channels the benefit of the doubt; Hold traditional channels to a higher standard * * * Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) released its Annual Marketing Report: The Age of Dissonance. The report sheds new light on how marketers perceive the effectiveness of digital and traditional channels, if their perception is driven by measurement data they can trust, a  more
Nielsen Builds Out Management Teams With Two Strategic Hires
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * - David Rawlinson to Become CEO of Nielsen Global Connect; Linda Zukauckas Named Chief Financial Officer For The Company * * * Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) announced two significant hires that support Nielsen's plan to create two separate publicly traded companies later in the year. David Rawlinson, President of the Global Online Business at Grainger, will become the Chief Execut  more
NPD Group: Growth in the Number of Mobile Gamers in U.S. and Canada Experiences Slowdown While Revenues Continue to Climb
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Jan. 16 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: According to Deconstructing Mobile & Tablet Gaming 2020, the latest report from The NPD Group, of the 291.8 million mobile users in the two countries, 214.1 million are mobile gamers, a 2 percent increase over 2018; but a decline from the 5 percent growth experienced in 2017. While growth in the player base continues to slow as the device market has become saturated and fewer new   more
NYC Parks Celebrates Parks Without Borders Milestone With First Completed Project - Seward Park
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: * * * - $5.9 million reconstruction of Seward Park is the first project completed through the Parks Without Borders initiative * * * NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, joined Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Vicki Been, Manhattan Deputy Borough President Matthew Washington, State Senator Brian Kavanagh, City Council Member Margaret Chin, Community Board  more
Oracle Delivers Modern Retail in the Cloud
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Jan. 13: * * * - Powered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Retail provides customers the ability to innovate faster and more securely * * * An increasingly fierce retail market requires new approaches to engaging customers and satisfying their demands with efficiency and elegance. Retailers need the transparency and flexibility to shift with the needs of their customers and b  more
Orange & Rockland to Award $1,000 Each to 50 Outstanding Classroom Stem Projects
PEARL RIVER, New York, Jan. 16 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: * * * - Calling all teachers who strive for that "Oh, Wow!" moment in their classrooms. You know who you are. * * * You are the enthusiastic, hard-working, talented creators of thoughtful, ambitious, interesting, ingenious, sparkling lessons that dazzle. You are the teachers who challenge their students to think, plan, act and achieve --- and have fun doing it. Here's the chance you've been wa  more
Ore. A.G. Rosenblum Sues to Stop Trump Administration From Slashing SNAP Food Assistance
SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release: * * * - More than 21,000 Oregonians who currently receive benefits could lose them beginning April 1 * * * Oregon joined fifteen states and New York City in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. The lawsuit challenges a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that would limit states' ability to extend food stamp b  more
Pa. A.G. Shapiro Fights to Stop Trump Administration From Eliminating Food Assistance for 700,000 Struggling Americans
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 17 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Shapiro launched a new fight with 15 Attorneys General and New York City in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. The lawsuit, filed in D.C., challenges a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that would limit states' ability to extend benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Ass  more
Pechanga Resort Casino Drives Automation and Visibility With Infor CloudSuite
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - Infor cloud solutions to connect siloed applications and reduce manual processes * * * Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, announced that Pechanga Resort Casino entered into an agreement with Infinium Software Inc., an Infor company, expanding their long-term technology partnership. Pechanga, the largest resort/casino on the West Coast, cho  more
Penny Yee Returning to Dean of Faculty Office: Hamilton College
CLINTON, New York, Jan. 16 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Hamilton College Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Suzanne Keen has appointed Professor Penny Yee as the next associate dean of faculty effective July 1. She will replace Associate Dean and Professor of Literature Onno Oerlemans, who will resume teaching full time in the Literature and Creative Writing Department after a year's sabbatical. Yee, who holds the James L. Ferguson Chair in psychology, se  more
Phil Castleberry Named Vice President for Development, Alumni Relations: Rochester Institute of Technology
ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 8 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester Institute of Technology has selected Phillip D. Castleberry, a 20-year veteran of higher education advancement and fundraising, as its new vice president for Development and Alumni Relations. Castleberry, who is currently serving as vice president for institutional advancement at St. John Fisher College, was chosen after a national search. He begins his RIT duties on Feb. 1. "We are ex  more
Pillsbury Advises on Deal Establishing the Alliance for Automotive Innovation
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Nonprofit Merger Between Two Largest U.S. Automobile Trade Associations * * * Pillsbury has advised the two largest automobile associations in the United States--the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers--on their recently announced merger to combine and re-launch as the newly formed Alliance for Automotive Innovation. The new association will   more
Pillsbury Earns High Marks in 2020 Edition of The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Five Pillsbury lawyers and four of the firm's practices have been recognized among Asia-Pacific's top lawyers in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2020 guide. Ranked practices include Asset Finance: Aviation Finance; Projects and Energy; Real Estate and Construction; and Restructuring and Insolvency. In addition, Tokyo managing partner Anthony Raven and partner Simon Barrett were each named one of ju  more
Pillsbury Scores Numerous Top 20 Rankings in Finance League Tables
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Firm Achieves #2 Ranking in North America M&A High Yield Bonds * * * Pillsbury secured eight Top 20 rankings in Debtwire's 2019 league table reports, including three in high yield bond categories and five in leveraged loan categories on the borrower side. The firm ranked #2 among all firms in North America M&A High Yield Bonds as Issuer's Legal Counsel, with 10 percent overall market   more
Plants Speak Roundworm for Self-Defense, Study Shows: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: Nematodes are tiny, ubiquitous roundworms that infect plant roots, causing more than $100 billion in crop damage worldwide each year. New research has found that plants manipulate the worms' pheromones to repel infestations, providing insights into how farmers could fight these pests. Led by faculty member Frank Schroeder, the group studied a group of chemicals called ascarosides, which the worms pr  more
Professor Karen Porter Named Associate Dean for Inclusion, Diversity: Brooklyn Law School
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 11 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: Professor Karen Porter, a longtime member of the Brooklyn Law School faculty, has been appointed the Associate Dean for Inclusion and Diversity. In this newly created role, Porter will help the Law School realize its commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the community, promoting opportunities for both students and alumni. "I love our students and am very excited to have the   more
Professors Create Free Research-Backed Games to Train Your Brain: New York University
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- New York University issued the following news release: NYU Steinhardt Professor Jan L. Plass and his colleagues have created three digital games to help children and adults improve their cognitive skills. University professors from New York and California designed and developed three digital games - available online and in the iOS and Google Play app stores - to help its users' brains work more efficiently. While some digital games falsely claim to improve cognitive skills  more
Radisson Opens a New Hotel in the Heart of Times Square
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- Radisson Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Rezidor Hotel Group, issued the following news release: Radisson, one of the best recognized hotel brands, announced the opening of Radisson Hotel New York Times Square at 525 8th Avenue New York, NY. The newly constructed hotel in the center of New York City's most thriving tourist district exemplifies Radisson's growth in key gateway cities. The hotel's fantastic location within two blocks of Madison Square Garden and Pen  more
Raj Seshadri Named President, Data & Services for Mastercard
PURCHASE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Jan. 13: * * * - Kevin Stanton appointed chief transformation officer * * * Mastercard announced the appointment of Raj Seshadri as president for the company's data and services organization, reporting directly to Ajay Banga, president and chief executive officer. She succeeds Kevin Stanton, who has taken on a new role as chief transformation officer. Seshadri will draw upon her insights and successful track reco  more
Real Estate Company Founder Who Defied Long Odds Shares Her Story With Forbes' Speakers Network
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- 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 on Jan. 13: * * * - Helen Chong Announced as Official ForbesSpeaker - This release is posted on behalf of ForbesSpeakers (operated by Advantage Media Group under License.) * * * Helen Chong, Founder of real estate firm Haylen Group, focusing on rea  more
Ronan Farrow and Loki Films Investigating Threats Against Journalists for HBO Documentary
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- HBO, a part of WarnerMedia, issued the following news release: HBO is in production on the first project in its multi-film deal with best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow. Farrow will collaborate with Academy Award nominated directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady of Loki Films to investigate threats, intimidation and violence directed at journalists working to expose corruption and abuse by governments, corporations and other powerful intere  more
SAS Delivers Priceless Retail Planning Capabilities in the Hypercompetitive Age of Amazon
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * - AI-fortified, cloud-ready SAS Intelligent Planning Suite enhances the customer experience for global retailers and consumer goods manufacturers * * * Recent enhancements to the SAS(R) Intelligent Planning Suite have infused it with artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud agility to help companies localize assortments, optimize inventory, automate forecasting and   more
Satellite Constellations Harvest Energy for Near-Total Global Coverage: Cornell University
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: Think of it as a celestial parlor game: What is the minimum number of satellites needed to see every point on Earth? And how might those satellites stay in orbit and maintain continuous 24/7 coverage while contending with Earth's gravity field, its lumpy mass, the pull of the sun and moon, and pressure from solar radiation? In the mid-1980s, researcher John E. Draim proposed what is generally con  more
Savills Studley: Year-End Trading Update
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Savills plc publishes the following trading update in respect of the year ended 31 December 2019. The Group has delivered a full year performance reflecting both the robustness and geographic diversity of our market positions generally, and the strength of our less transactional businesses. Savills has shown considerable resilience in a year which exposed the Group to significant challenges in the UK and Hong   more
Self Help Book Sales are Rising Fast in the U.S., The NPD Group Says
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Jan. 14 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release on Jan. 13: The self-help books category has experienced continued and solid growth in recent years. In fact, it has nearly doubled in size since 2013. Unit sales of self-help books have grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11 percent since 2013, reaching 18.6 million in 2019, according to global information company The NPD Group. According to the latest information fro  more
Sharecare, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, N.Y. Chapter Announce Finalists in Sharecare Awards
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 16 -- Sharecare, a digital health company, issued the following news release: Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, announced the finalists in the second annual Sharecare Awards/1, held in association with the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter (NY NATAS). Selected by the esteemed Sharecare Awards Academy of Judges, this year's finalists represent best-in-class productions and programs t  more
Simon and Schuster: All-Star Cast to Read the Audiobook Edition of Fight of the Century to Commemorate the ACLU's 100-Year Anniversary
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Simon and Schuster, a subsidiary of CBS, issued the following news on Jan. 16: A star-studded cast including Sir Patrick Stewart, Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu, Zachary Quinto, Michael C. Hall, Tony Shalhoub, Matt Bomer, Billy Porter, Judith Light and more will lend their voices to the audiobook edition of FIGHT OF THE CENTURY, a brand-new anthology curated by award-winning authors Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman in collaboration with the American Civil Liberties Union to m  more
Simon and Schuster: Chris Wallace's Countdown 1945 to Be Published by Avid Reader Press on June 9
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Simon and Schuster, a subsidiary of CBS, issued the following news: On June 9, Chris Wallace, the veteran journalist and anchor of Fox News Sunday, will release Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the 116 Days that Changed the World, it was announced by Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. In Countdown 1945, Wallace delivers an electrifying behind-the-scenes account of the secret meetings and events across the globe during the 116 days leading up to the  more
Simon and Schuster: Gallery Books to Publish 'The First Time' by Former NFL Player and ABC-TV's Bachelor Star, Colton Underwood
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Simon and Schuster, a subsidiary of CBS, issued the following news on Jan. 14: Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, will publish THE FIRST TIME by former NFL star and ABC's popular Bachelor Colton Underwood. In this frank and engaging book, Underwood opens up about his childhood and goes behind the scenes of his dramatic and unconventional experience of finding love on the beloved reality show The Bachelor. In THE FIRST TIME, Underwood tells his compelling life   more
Spectrum Networks Names Helen Swenson Vice President Content to Oversee Spectrum News NY1
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Charter Communications, a broadband communications company, issued the following news release: Spectrum Networks announced veteran programming and content executive Helen Swenson has been named Vice President, Content, Spectrum News NY1. Swenson will oversee all content development, programming and news efforts, including the strategic planning, creation and execution for Spectrum's Emmy Award-winning news network, NY1. Swenson will relocate to New York City and begin her r  more
SRC Hires Anthony Pompo as Assistant Vice President of IT
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 15 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release on Jan. 14: SRC, Inc., is pleased to announce that Anthony Pompo has been hired as assistant vice president, corporate information technology (IT). In this role, Pompo will be responsible for orchestrating SRC's enterprise IT systems and solutions. He will lead the development, implementation and execution of SRC's IT infrastructure as the c  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Announces Office of Emergency Management and Safety
AKWESASNE, New York, Jan. 14 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is continuing to develop initiatives that enhance and protect the overall health and safety of the Akwesasne community. The most recent measure implemented on Tsiothohrko:wa/January 1, 2020 saw the expansion and re-designation of the Emergency Planning Office to the Office of Emergency Management and Safety. "This has been a c  more
State Agencies Announce Groundbreaking For $61 Million Affordable And Supportive Housing Development In The Bronx
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release: * * * - State Funding to Finance 13-story, Energy-Efficient Mixed-Use Building with 96 Apartments Near Fordham Heights; Will Provide Supportive and Affordable Housing for Families and Formerly Homeless Individuals - Low Carbon Design Building Supports Governor Cuomo's Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gases 85 Percent by 2050 * * * Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined   more
State Agencies. Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center, and Lt. Gov. Hochul Announce Opening of Affordable Ozone Park Industrial Center
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 16 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release on Jan. 15: * * * - New Affordable Industrial Center Will House More Than Two Dozen Manufacturing Businesses, Including Woodworkers, Custom Fabricators, and Others - Non-profit Industrial developer Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center Invested $42 million to Rehabilitate a 113-year-old Factory * * * State agencies including Empire State Development (ESD), NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, a  more
Study Finds Link Between Blood Fats and Artery Size in People With MS: SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 18 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: A recent study by a team of University at Buffalo researchers has found a link between fats in the blood and problems with the arteries in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The purpose of the study, which was published online ahead of print in the Journal of Vascular Research, was to determine the effect of a person's blood lipids on the major arteries outsid  more
Study Unravels New Insights Into a Parkinson's Disease Protein: SUNY
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 17 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - Research on alpha-synuclein highlights a potential therapeutic strategy By Charlotte Hsu * * * Research by University at Buffalo biologists is providing new insights into alpha-synuclein, a small acidic protein associated with Parkinson's disease. Alpha-synuclein is known to form abnormal clumps in the brains of patients with Parkinson's, but scienti  more
Taft: Bilott Selected as Keynote for Herbert L. and Doris S. Young Environmental Issues Symposium
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott will be the keynote at the Herbert L. and Doris S. Young Environmental Issues Symposium on Jan. 28-29, 2020 at the Colorado School of Mines. The event is free to the community and will focus on the role of "forever chemicals" in Colorado, and will include a screening of the major motion film "Dark Waters." To learn more about the event, click here. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as "T  more
Teachers College Press Publishes 'Reshaping Universal Preschool'
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Teachers College Press issued the following book description: Reshaping Universal Preschool - Critical Perspectives on Power and Policy by Lucinda G. Heimer, Ann Elizabeth Ramminger with Katherine K. Delaney, Sarah Galanter-Guziewski, Lacey Peters, Kristin Whyte Foreword by Beth Graue This is a comprehensive, detailed account of the complex state of Universal Preschool (UPK) in the United States. As discussions regarding access, equity, and the societal value of early chil  more
Teledyne Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019
THOUSAND OAKS, California, Jan. 18 -- Teledyne Technologies, a company focused on aerospace and defense, issued the following news release: Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2019 results on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific. A press release with the fourth quarter and full year financial results will be issued before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. To   more
Telephonics Wins First Prize in the United States Navy's MUX Prize Challenge
FARMINGDALE, New York, Jan. 15 -- Telephonics, a subsidiary of Griffon, issued the following news release on Jan. 14: Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), announced that it has been awarded first place in the United States Navy's Marine Air/Ground Task Force, Unmanned Aerial System, Expeditionary (MUX) Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Payload prize challenge with its submission of a MOSAIC(R) Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) based radar. Th  more
The Nature's Bounty Co. Names Jay Jones as Chief Supply Chain Officer
RONKONKOMA, New York, Jan. 17 -- The Nature's Bounty, a manufacturer of vitamins, nutritional supplements and sports and active nutrition, issued the following news release: The Nature's Bounty Co., a global leader in health and wellness, announced that Jay Jones has joined the company as Chief Supply Chain Officer, reporting to President and CEO Paul Sturman. In this role, Mr. Jones will be responsible for all aspects of the company's global supply network "Jay is a results-driven and decisi  more
Three Akin Gump Practices Named Law360 Practice Group of the Year Winners
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akin Gump has been selected by Law360 as a winner of its Practice Group of the Year awards in three different categories--appellate, bankruptcy and health care. This is the second straight year that Akin Gump has been honored in the bankruptcy category. The firm has also won multiple times in the past for its health care work. Law360 describes the award winners as the firms "behind the litiga  more
U.S. Navy Awards Lockheed Martin $43 Million Contract Modification For E-2D AN/ALQ-217 Electronic Support Measures Upgrade
OWEGO, New York, Jan. 14 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release: Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) received a $43 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to upgrade to the AN/ALQ-217 Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. This modification increases the scope of the existing E-2D AN/ALQ-217D electronic support measures and provides upgrades to the receiver/processor, active front end and receiver antenna weapons replaceable assemblies (WRAs).   more
UB Researcher Employs Eye-Tracking Technology to Detect Neurological Disorders
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 17 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: A University at Buffalo biomedical engineer is gaining recognition outside the United States for his work using high-tech devices to diagnose and ameliorate neurological conditions. Anirban Dutta, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been in India since Dec. 27, participating in a collaborative project that pairs a virtual reality-based exergamin  more
University of Buffalo Receives $3 Million Mellon Grant in Support of Indigenous Studies
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 13 [TNSgrants-foundation] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: The University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences has received a $3.174 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of a new Department of Indigenous Studies. To be launched over the next four years, the proposed Department of Indigenous Studies will focus on humanities-centered research, educational programs and community outreach aimed  more
University of Buffalo Researchers Contribute to CDC Report on Cause of Vaping-Related Lung Injuries
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 14 -- [TNSmedicalresearch] The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: A University at Buffalo epidemiologist and two graduates of UB's epidemiology PhD program contributed to a significant Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report published in the New England Journal of Medicine that links vitamin E acetate as an e-cigarette additive to the outbreak of e-cigarette, or vaping, product-use associated lung injury (EVALI) cases  more
Upstate University Hospital Prepares to Open Eight-Bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit for Adolescents
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 18 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate University Hospital is preparing to open its first inpatient unit dedicated to adolescents requiring acute psychiatric care. The eight-bed unit will be staffed with child and adolescent psychiatrists, nurses, mental health therapists and more, and will focus on the treatment of children 12 to 17 years of age. The average length of stay is expected to last five to   more
Va. A.G. Herring Sues to Protect Food Assistance for 700,000 Americans
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the following news release: * * * - Lawsuit seeks to block a Trump Administration rule change that would eliminate SNAP benefits for 4,500 Virginians, nearly 700,000 people across the country * * * Attorney General Mark R. Herring filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump Administration's new rule that would eliminate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for nearly 700,000 Americans, includi  more
Verizon and Audi Partner to Bring Connectivity to the Road
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon Business Group and Audi of America, Inc., have partnered to deliver advanced connectivity and embedded in-vehicle Wi-Fi beginning with the next evolution of Audi's connected vehicle service launching on the 2020 Audi A4 and A5 model lines* in the U.S. The Audi connect(R) CARE, PRIME and PLUS packages on these models feature a Verizon Unlimited data connection powered by Ve  more
Verizon Fios TV One Delivers 4K Action at The Big Game
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Down. Set. Watch! The Big Game will look better than ever with the debut of live 4K Ultra HD on the Fios TV One set top box. For the first time ever, football's showcase event will be streamed in ultra high-definition, delivering beautiful video quality and a deeper color range. Football fans with a Fios TV One set top box and a 4K UHD TV will be able to see the action in finer d  more
Verizon Media Launches Privacy-Focused Search Engine, OneSearch
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Jan. 14: Verizon Media announced the launch of OneSearch, a new consumer search experience with enhanced privacy features. Available for free on desktop and mobile web at www.onesearch.com, OneSearch doesn't track, store, or share personal or search data with advertisers, giving users greater control of their personal information in a search context. Businesses with an interest   more
Verizon: 10 Trends Driving Enterprise IT Transformation in 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: 2020 is all about executing on enterprise digital transformation. Early digital adopters are now beginning to show real traction and gains - particularly when it comes to customer, and more specifically, human experience technology. Those who haven't opted in, and who chose to focus on cost efficiencies at the expense of network and technology investment, are now or will soon be s  more
Verizon: Global 5G Leaders Create 5G Future Forum
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Global 5G leaders have come together to create a first-of-its-kind forum to accelerate the delivery of 5G and mobile-edge computing-enabled solutions around the world. The 5G Future Forum will collaborate to develop interoperable 5G specifications across key geographic regions, including the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. The Forum's founding members are America Movil, KT, Rog  more
Volkswagen Group of America: Driving Imagination With the New MoMA
HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: Arts education takes center stage at the newly reopened Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. As a partner since 2011 and the lead sponsor of MoMA education since 2015, Volkswagen is proud to support new, outstanding enrichment opportunities for museum-goers. The new MoMA opened its doors in the fall with an expanded campus, a groundbreaking new curatorial approach, and the centering of educati  more
Vt. A.G. Donovan Joins Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Cuts to Food Assistance
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 17 -- Vermont Attorney General Thomas J. Donovan issued the following news release: Attorney General T.J. Donovan joined a group of 15 attorneys general and New York City in a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans, including more than 200 Vermont households. The lawsuit, filed in the District of Columbia, challenges a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that would limit states' ability to extend be  more
Wages, Profit Sharing Opportunity and Benefits Set to Rise for More Than 1,350 General Motors Hourly Employees
DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- General Motors issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - First wave of GM temps to become regular full-time employees in first quarter of 2020 - Workers at 14 sites in eight states to see significant gains * * * General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced that more than 1,350 hourly employees at its sites in the U.S. will transition from temporary to regular full-time employment during the first quarter of 2020. These employees work at 14 GM manufac  more
Warner Bros. to Open First Ever Harry Potter Flagship Store in New York
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, a division of Time Warner, issued the following news release on Jan. 9: The magic of the Wizarding World is coming to New York with the opening of the world's first official Harry Potter flagship store. Warner Bros. today announced that it will open the first official Harry Potter flagship store in the heart of New York City next to the iconic Flatiron building at 935 Broadway. Opening in Summer 2020, the store will house the largest colle  more
Wayne State University Names Dr. Mark Schweitzer New School of Medicine Dean, VP of Health Affairs
DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 12 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson announced the appointment of Mark Schweitzer, M.D., as dean of the university's School of Medicine and vice president of Health Affairs for the university. Schweitzer, a preeminent radiologist and chair of the Department of Radiology at the Stony Brook University School of Medicine in New York, will join the university and School of Medicine on April 27. "We conducted  more
Weber Shandwick: The State of Corporate Reputation in 2020 - Everything Matters Now
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Weber Shandwick, a public relations firm, issued the following news on Jan. 14: Weber Shandwick, in partnership with KRC Research, released The State of Corporate Reputation in 2020: Everything Matters Now. This new survey was conducted among executives from 22 markets worldwide and examines what drives a company's reputation, why it is important to be highly regarded and the benefits that come with having a strong corporate reputation. The study also touches on topics such  more
White & Case Advised Termocandelaria Power Ltd. the Largest Non-Hydro Generation Company in Colombia
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Termocandelaria Power Ltd. (TPL), the fifth largest electric power generation company in Colombia, and the largest non-hydro generator in the country, in connection with the development and financing of the conversion of its power plant located in Cartagena, Colombia from simple to nominal 566 megawatt net combined-cycle. The Firm advised TPL in respect of the engine  more
White & Case Advises Air France-KLM on Euros750 Million Bond Issue and Tender Offer
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Air France-KLM on its new bond issue for an amount of Euros 750 million, with a maturity of five years and an annual coupon of 1.875%. Air France-KLM has simultaneously launched a tender offer on three outstanding bond issues, financed with the proceeds of the new bond issue. The bonds will be admitted to trading on the regulated market of Euronext Paris. The bonds   more
White & Case Advises Arabian Centres Company on US$1.9 Billion Refinancing
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: White & Case Advises Arabian Centres Company on US$1.9 Billion Refinancing Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Arabian Centres Company (ACC), Saudi Arabia's leading shopping mall owner, developer and operator, on its dual currency US$1.9 billion refinancing package. "We have advised Arabian Centres Company on the successful execution of this landmark issuance and on its overall refinancing strategy,"  more
White & Case Advises KfW IPEX-Bank and KfW on Financing for the Chubut Norte III & IV Wind Farms in Argentina
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and KfW on the long-term portfolio financing for the development and construction of the Chubut Norte III & IV wind farms being developed by Genneia S.A. in the Chubut province of Argentina. Pan American Energy acts as co-investor. The financing involves a non-recourse loan facility extended by KfW to Genneia Vientos Patagonicos S.A. and Genneia Vi  more
White & Case Partner Appointed Queen's Counsel
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP international arbitration partner Andrew de Lotbiniere McDougall has been appointed Queen's Counsel (QC) by Her Majesty the Queen on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP, following recommendation by the independent Queen's Counsel Selection Panel. "Congratulations to Andrew on this significant achievement," said White & Case partner Dipen Sabharwal QC, Region  more
With the New Decade, Canon Explorers of Light Program Introduces New Talent and Honors Legends of Photography
MELVILLE, New York, Jan. 15 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on Jan. 14: Imagery is powerful, it can elicit emotions, reinvigorate memories and forever capture new ones. The Explorers of Light (EOL) program created by Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, showcases industry leading photographers who leverage Canon products to see and capture the most evocative images of our time. Five new Explorers of Light are revealed from an assortment of genres, as well as  more
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