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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday January 26, 2020 ( 228 items )  
Accenture Invests In, Forms Alliance Relationship With Ideoclick to Provide Expanded Amazon Marketplace Expertise to Consumer Brands
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: * * * - Accenture Interactive forms strategic alliance with Ideoclick as demand for digital marketplaces grows - Accenture Ventures invests in the leading e-commerce optimization platform * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has expanded its e-commerce and marketplace services through an investment in Ideoclick, provider of the industry's leading e-commerce optimization platform. Th  more
Accenture, Qualcomm Technologies Collaborate With InterContinental Hotels Group to Pilot Extended Reality Solution to Transform Event Planning
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have collaborated with InterContinental Hotels Group to pilot a solution that uses augmented and virtual reality to reinvent the event planning experience. Developed by the Accenture Extended Reality (XR) practice, in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, the XR Event Planner solution places event planners, buyers and ho  more
Acclaimed Immigration Law Firm Siskind Susser Partners With University of Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: Siskind Susser, an internationally acclaimed immigration law firm based in Memphis, has partnered with the UofM to assist companies in the UMRF Research Park. "So much of my work is done in Silicon Valley and New York," attorney Jason Susser said. "As a two-time graduate of the UofM, it's exciting to be able to do this work locally and help spur innovation in my hometown." The firm, which has clients i  more
Accounting Firm Horvath & Giacin Joins EisnerAmper LLP
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper announced that the leadership and staff of certified public accounting firm Horvath & Giacin, P.C., have joined EisnerAmper LLP effective January 16, 2020. Founded in 1989, Horvath & Giacin is a full-service accounting firm with a staff of 22. The New Jersey-based firm offers tax, accounting and assurance, and business advisory and consulting services to clients in more th  more
Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index Again Ranks Morgan Lewis in Top 20
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis has been named among the top 20 leading global law firm brands by Acritas Research Ltd. once again. The 2020 Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index recognizes the top 20 global law firms from among thousands of firms, based on 1,596 interviews with general counsel and other top legal decision-makers on factors including which firms were top-of-mind and viewed most favorably, and the likelihood of turning  more
Adelphi University Named One of 13 Institutions to Host Truth, Racial Healing, Transformation Campus Centers
GARDEN CITY, New York, Jan. 25 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has announced the selection of Adelphi University as one of 13 institutions to host Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers, joining an initial group of 10 institutions designated in 2017. Adelphi is the only New York college or university among the 23 total. (See the AAC&U announcement.) "At Adelphi, the Truth, Racial Healing and   more
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Her Justice to Honor Geoffrey Secol With Commitment to Justice Award
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akin Gump tax partner Geoffrey Secol will be honored by Her Justice at its 2020 Commitment to Justice Award ceremony on March 4. Mr. Secol will be presented with Her Justice's Partner Award, which recognizes law firm partners who have dedicated themselves as volunteer attorneys and who foster environments at their firms that are "receptive and committed to pro bono service." Her Justice is a   more
Altice USA Once Again Recognized by Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a 'Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality'
BETHPAGE, New York, Jan. 22 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: For the second year in a row, Altice USA is honored to have achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Foundation's Corporate Equality Index earning us, again, the label among the 'Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.' The prestigious national ranking recognizes workplaces with policies and practices that create inclusive environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgend  more
Altice USA To Hold Conference Call To Discuss Q4 and Full Year 2019 Results
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019. A press release reporting the results will be issued at 4:05 p.m. EDT. The call will be led by Dexter Goei, CEO, and Mike Grau, CFO. Dial-in Access Telephone Numbers: Participant Toll Free  more
American Airlines Adds Flights to Miami, Welcoming More Fans to the City for Big Game
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 21 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: * * * - Airline increases service from hubs, adds special flights from Kansas City, Missouri, and San Francisco and San Jose, California * * * American Airlines, Miami's hometown airline and the largest carrier serving Miami International Airport (MIA), is adding special flights from Kansas City, Missouri (MCI), and San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC), California, for football fans to cheer on their favorit  more
American Express Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- American Express issued the following news release: * * * - Strong 2019 Revenue Growth Reflects Higher Card Fee Income, Card Member Spending and Net Interest Income * * * American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $2.03 per share, compared with net income of $2.0 billion, or $2.32 per share, a year ago. The year-ago period included $496 million, or $0.58 per share, of certain discrete tax benefits. (Millions, except percen  more
American Museum of Natural History: Solar System Neighbors, With Different Fates
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The American Museum of Natural History issued the following news on Jan. 24: Our planet Earth has a twin: Venus--which visitors can see in stunning high-resolution in the new Space Show Worlds Beyond Earth. The second planet from the Sun and our immediate neighbor has astoundingly similar qualities to our own world. It's close in size and mass, with an internal iron core and silicate mantle and crust. Its dense atmosphere has active weather-like phenomena. This world also   more
And the Winner Is...the Canon ME20F-SH As A Recipient of the 2020 Technology & Engineering Emmy
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Jan. 22 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced that its parent company Canon Inc. will be recognized at the 71st Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy(R) Awards for the ME20F-SH Ultra-High Sensitivity Full-HD Camera. Presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), the Technology & Engineering Emmy(R) Awards honor development and innovation in broadcast technology and rec  more
Assurant Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for Second Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- 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, for the second consecutive year, it received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's premier benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate pol  more
Assurant: Takeaways From CES 2020 - What's Now? What's Next?
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: As the lines between devices, homes and vehicles blur, people are using connected technology with more urgency and more frequency. 70% of connected products are accessed multiple times per week. And approximately one of every four U.S. consumers owns 16 connected products according to a recent consumer study by Assurant. In this "connected now," people are fixated with technology. And there'  more
Bloomberg Media Launches Bloomberg Green, a Global Multiplatform News Brand Focused on Climate Change
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: Bloomberg Media launched Bloomberg Green, a new multiplatform editorial brand focused on climate change news, analysis, and solutions. Bloomberg Green includes a new website featuring a global, interactive climate data dashboard, a daily email newsletter, a podcast, and a magazine. It will also include integration across digital video, QuickTake by Bloomberg, Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg TV+, Bloomberg Radio, and Bloomberg Live   more
Borough of Manhattan Community College: Unique Sector Partnership Propels Upper Manhattan Residents Into Quality Jobs, Careers in Hospitality
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following news: The Victoria Theater, built in 1917 on 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglas Boulevards, has long signified the history, culture and architectural heritage of Harlem. Now redeveloped and topped by a 26-story Renaissance by Marriott hotel, this historic theater is part of a project that signifies opportunity for Upper Manhattan residents seeking careers in hospitality. The Marrio  more
Bronx Borough President Diaz Hosts Community Interfaith Service in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
BRONX, New York, Jan. 24 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release: Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted an interfaith service honoring the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in conjunction with the Trinity Baptist Church on Monday, January 20, 2020. The service was conducted by Reverend Dr. David L. Kelly of the Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Brooklyn. Speakers at the event included U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, A  more
Brooklyn Borough President Adams Issues Statement on Launching of #Ourcityourvote Campaign
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 24 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement on Jan. 23: "New York City is home to everyone from everywhere, and we all share a stake in shaping our city's future. "Cementing that stake for immigrants who have long contributed to our communities is a bold, progressive step that builds on our efforts to see every New Yorker, regardless of their citizenship status, engaged in our civic culture. "We've shown this works before, from sch  more
Buffalo Clinical Trial Contributed to FDA Approval for Fast-Acting Insulin for Children
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 22 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - Researchers say the success of these collaborations proves the power of UB's academic health center The approval on Dec. 19, 2019 by the Food and Drug Administration of a fast-acting insulin for children with diabetes mellitus came about with the help of researchers and providers at the University at Buffalo, UBMD Pediatrics and Oishei Children's Hospital, as well as some h  more
Burns & McDonnell Selected by NYPA for Major Control System Modernization Project at One of Largest Hydropower Facilities in North America
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- Burns and McDonnell, a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm, issued the following news release: Burns & McDonnell will serve as engineer-procure-construct (EPC) contractor for an extensive $134 million electrical control system upgrade and modernization project for the New York Power Authority's 2,525-megawatt (MW) Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant. The control system project is a crucial component of   more
Burr Client In Arbitration Case Before the United States Supreme Court
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 23 -- Burr and Forman, a law firm, issued the following news: In a case before the United States Supreme Court, Burr attorneys Cheri Gatlin, Travis Ramey, and Devin Dolive served as part of the legal team for client Outokumpu Stainless USA, LLC and argued against a non-party's attempt to compel international arbitration in a case governed by the New York Convention. Outokumpu Stainless USA in Calvert, Alabama is part of a group of companies that is one of the world's l  more
Cadwalader Earns Perfect Score on 2020 Corporate Equality Index
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader has received a perfect 100 percent score on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), marking the eighth consecutive year that the firm has attained a top rating and the designation of a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality. Administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the CEI is a national benchmarking survey of corporate policies and practices related to  more
California A.G. Becerra Slams Proposal That Would Allow Predatory Lenders to Take Advantage of California's Most Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release on Jan. 22: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, co-leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and New York Attorney General Letitia James, submitted a comment letter opposing a proposal by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to exempt payday and other high-cost lenders from state usury laws. Usury laws prevent  more
Canon Celebrates Filmmakers as a Sustaining Sponsor of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival
MELVILLE, New York, Jan. 23 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, returns as a Sustaining Sponsor to the 2020 Sundance Film Festival (January 23 - February 2) in Utah. Canon will celebrate filmmakers with programming at the Canon Creative Studio, located at 592 Main Street. At least 57 of the 240 films and projects that will screen as part of this year's slate -- over 23 percent -- are shot using Canon equipment. Canon Creativ  more
Canon Recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the PPC-1, Japan's First Semiconductor Lithography System
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Jan. 23 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A., Inc., announced that its parent company, Canon Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary since the 1970 launch of the Projection Print Camera or PPC-1. Originally referred to as a "semiconductor printing device", the PPC-1 was Japan's first semiconductor lithography system and signaled Canon's full-scale entry into the semiconductor lithography equipment business. Semiconductor lithography systems are i  more
Central Hudson Addresses Natural Gas Service in City of Newburgh
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Jan. 25 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. is working with the City of Newburgh to coordinate repairs to the natural gas system in a portion of the City of Newburgh, caused by a water leak in a city water main. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, affecting 82 homes and buildings along Palantine Ave., Kennedy Place, Van Cleft Ave. and Dupont Ave. C  more
Central Hudson Appoints Chief Technology Officer
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Jan. 25 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: A skilled technology leader with broad industry experience has joined Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation as its Chief Technology Officer. Donna Kladis will lead the energy company's information technology transformation, including hardware, software, cybersecurity and digital strategy. "We're excited to welcome Donna to head our Information Technology group,  more
Central Hudson Continues to Address Gas Outage in City of Newburgh
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Jan. 25 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. continues to remove water from natural gas mains and restore natural gas service to an impacted neighborhood in the City of Newburgh. The source of the water infiltration has been identified as an improperly installed residential water heater by a non-Central Hudson contractor. The incident began on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21, aff  more
Central Hudson Repairs Natural Gas Outage in City of Newburgh
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Jan. 25 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has identified the source of water that impacted the natural gas system in a portion of the City of Newburgh, now found to be caused by an improperly installed residential water heater by a non-Central Hudson contractor. The incident began on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21, affecting 82 homes and buildings along Palantine A  more
Central Hudson to Complete Newburgh Natural Gas Repairs Today
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Jan. 25 -- Central Hudson Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Co., issued the following news release on Jan. 24: Following infiltration of water into a portion of the natural gas system serving the City of Newburgh caused by an improperly installed water heater by a non-utility party, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has restored natural gas service to 77 of the 82 impacted homes and building, and expects to complete all service restorations. The incident, which   more
Chris Campbell Talks U.S.-China Trade Deal
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Duff & Phelps Institute Chief Strategist Chris Campbell recently joined Bloomberg Radio to talk about the first phase of a broader U.S.-China trade pact. Chris was joined by Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Businessweek Global Economics Editor Cristina Lindblad, Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman and Brad McMillan, CIO at Commonwealth Financial Network. Chris added that the first phase trade pact between the U.S. and Chi  more
CIT Group Set to Join S&P MidCap 400 and Tanger Factory Outlet Centers to Join S&P SmallCap 600
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: CIT Group Inc. (NYSE:CIT) will replace Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT) in the S&P MidCap 400 and Tanger Factory Outlet Centers will replace McDermott International, Inc. (NYSE:MDR) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, January 27. McDermott International announced it will file to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. CIT   more
City & State Names NYC Health Plus Hospitals and MetroPlus Executives to the 2020 Health Power 100 List
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals Mitchell Katz, MD ranked 7th; President and CEO of MetroPlus Health Plan Talya Schwartz, MD ranked 27th; and SVP for NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services Patricia "Patsy" Yang, DrPH, ranked 99th - The executives were recognized for their contributions to the public health system's transformation * * * President and CEO of NYC Health + H  more
City Fleet Vehicles to Begin Mobile Testing of Local Air Quality
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Jan. 21: * * * - New technology could help City better understand and address air quality concerns * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio, Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Lisette Camilo, and the City of New York's Chief Technology Officer John Paul Farmer (CTO) announced the launch of CityScanner, a pilot program that will use city fleet vehicles to test local air quality. Using a n  more
Columbia University: Ozone-Depleting Substances Caused Half of Late 20th-Century Arctic Warming, Says Study
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 [TNSenvironmentresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news on Jan. 20: A scientific paper published in 1985 was the first to report a burgeoning hole in Earth's stratospheric ozone over Antarctica. Scientists determined the cause to be ozone-depleting substances - long-lived artificial halogen compounds. Although the ozone-destroying effects of these substances are now widely understood, there has been little research into thei  more
Columbia University: Pioneer in Charting Modern Sea-Level Rise to Receive 2020 Vetlesen Prize
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: A scientist who has played a key role in documenting modern sea-level rise and its causes is to receive the 2020 Vetlesen Prize for achievement in the Earth sciences. The award, designed to be equivalent to a Nobel Prize, will go to French geophysicist Anny Cazenave. Cazenave pioneered the use of satellite data over the past 20-plus years to chart rises in the surface of the oceans, and relate  more
Columbia University: Scientists Highlight Potential of Exposome Research
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * - A Review Article In The Journal Science Calls For An Effort On The Scale Of The Human Genome Project To Map The Cumulative Health Effects Of Environmental Exposures * * * Over the last two decades, the health sciences have been transformed by genomics, which has provided insights into genetic risk factors for human disease. While powerful, the genomics revolution  more
Columbia University: Study Examines New Model for Older Adult Wellness
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Community-based wellness instructors can provide tailored wellness care to older adults, according to researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. A randomized controlled trial assessing whether community self-management with wellness coaching could improve participants' overall wellbeing was the foundation to outline the components of a new model of   more
Comptroller Stringer Audit Reveals Weak City Oversight of $53 Million Homebase Homelessness Prevention Program
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: * * * - As homelessness spending reaches all-time high and homeless population continues to soar, City fails to adequately track outcomes or fully oversee providers in key program - HRA failed to review two-thirds of Homebase case files and delayed fiscal audits and recoupments of contract advances -- including more than $2.2 million in advance payments * * * In the midst of New York City's h  more
Comptroller Stringer Launches Year-Long Workshop Series for Minority and Women Business Owners to Expand Opportunities and Build Wealth Creation
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: * * * - Workshops, conference, and one-on-one assistance will help business owners gain access to NYC's $95 billion dollar spending budget * * * New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer announced a year-long series of workshops designed to increase access to contracting opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) and ensure all New Yorkers have an equitable chan  more
Comptroller Stringer: City's Housing Plan Leaves Behind 435,000 of New York's Lowest-Income Households
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released a new analysis of the City's Housing New York plan, finding that the 'affordable' housing created by the plan is too expensive for at least 435,000 of the city's lowest-income households. The analysis also details that just one third of the newly-constructed housing units through the end of FY 2019 were within the reach of extremely low and ver  more
Congressman Brian Higgins Announces $350,000 for Buffalo State College Art Conservation Program
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 16 [TNSgrants] -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: * * * - Internationally Recognized Garman Art Conservation Department Awarded Grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities * * * Congressman Brian Higgins, '85, U.S. Representative for New York's 26th congressional district, has announced that Buffalo State's Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Art Conservation Department will receive a $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for th  more
Consumers Watched 20 Minutes More Streamed Content Via Netflix and Hulu in 2019, The NPD Group Says
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Jan. 22 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: * * * - Weekly time spent watching movies and TV series on the leading SVOD services rose 7 percent last year * * * In 2019, consumers watched about 20 minutes more streamed TV content per week on Netflix than they did in 2018. Weekly time spent watching the top two subscription video on-demand (SVOD) services rose 7 percent, growing from 3 hours 45 minutes in 2018 to 4 hours 6   more
Cornell University: Energy-Saving Particle Accelerator Achieves Breakthrough
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 22 [TNSenergyresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news: In the early morning of Dec. 24, 2019 - days ahead of a critical deadline, and just hours before Cornell closed its facilities for winter break - the physicists developing an energy-conserving particle accelerator that was first envisioned more than 50 years ago achieved something they'd hardly dared to imagine: success. "We could not believe it," said Georg Hoffstaetter, professor of physics and a p  more
Cornell University: Study Takes on E-Cigarette Warning Paradox
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 23 [TNSgrants] -- Cornell University issued the following news: As controversy swirls around the vaping industry, a team of Cornell researchers has set out to help regulators identify the most effective health warnings to include in advertisements for electronic cigarettes. Backed by a three-year, $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the scholars aim to address a paradox presented by   more
Curtis Defeats $400 Million Investment Treaty Claim Brought Against India
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news: Curtis obtained a complete victory for the Republic of India in a US$400 million UNCITRAL investment treaty arbitration brought by Tenoch Holdings Ltd., Maxim Naumchenko and Andrey Poluektov (PCA Case No. 2013-23). In its award rendered on July 19, 2019, the Tribunal dismissed all claims in their entirety. The award was later announced by India's Press Information Bureau on January 20, 2020. T  more
Daemen College: Study Finds Parent-Set Bedtimes Linked to Better Teen Mental Health
AMHERST, New York, Jan. 19 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Daemen College issued the following news: Teens who are not getting sufficient sleep are more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression, a result that can be mitigated when parents enforce bedtimes with adolescent children, according to new research led by a Daemen College professor. The study, funded by the National Sleep Foundation, will be published in the journal Sleep, a publication of the Sleep Research Society and the leading journ  more
De Blasio Administration Honors Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Third Annual Music Industry Mentorship Event for NYC Youth
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Jan. 20: * * * - NYC Service recruits creative professionals to spend the day mentoring NYC high school students interested in music and performing arts careers. * * * In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader's life and legacy, the de Blasio administration partnered with the GRAMMY Museum(R) and the Recording Academy(TM)   more
De Blasio Administration Outlines Preparedness for Novel Coronavirus
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release Jan. 24: * * * - The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, FDNY, NYCEM, NYC Health + Hospitals poised to respond novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) * * * The City laid out its preparedness plans for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. The virus, initially identified in China, has now spread to 16 countries with 25 deaths, all in China. There are now two confirmed cases in the United States. "With the   more
DEC and St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Announce First-Ever State-Tribal Partnership for Area of Concern on U.S. Side of Great Lakes
AKWESASNE, New York, Jan. 23 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * - Unique St. Lawrence River Restoration Joint Coordination Will Benefit Region's Ecosystem and Cultures * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) announced the signing of a historic cooperative agreement that will help accelerate restoration of natural resources and traditional   more
Deloitte Ranked by Brand Finance as the Most Valuable 'Commercial Services' Brand in the World for the Second Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Deloitte, a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, issued the following news release, dated Jan. 22: On 22 January, Brand Finance, a leading brand consultancy, named Deloitte the most valuable "commercial services" brand in the world in their most recent ranking, Brand Finance Global 500 2020. Among the brands analyzed, Deloitte leads as the strongest and most valuable commercial services brand, ranking ahead of all major profession  more
Delta Waives Change Fees in Response to Coronavirus
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 25 -- Delta Airlines issued the following news: Delta has issued a travel waiver as the airline closely monitors the evolving situation in response to an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus originating in China. Where: Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (PVG) When: January 24-31 This waiver allows customers with flexibility in their travel plans to make a one-time change to their itinerary without incurring a change fee. Travelers with Wuhan in their journe  more
District of Columbia A.G. Racine Issues Remark on SNAP Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine issued the following remark on Jan. 16 regarding the supplemental nutrition assistance program: "New York Attorney General James and I organized this call to announce that we are co-leading a coalition of 15 states and New York City in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's unlawful effort to strip food assistance from nearly 700,000 vulnerable Americans. "Under well-settled law, the executive branch does not get  more
Duff & Phelps Expands Latin American Transfer Pricing Practice With Addition of New Managing Director
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients, announced that Fabian Alfonso has joined the firm as a managing director in the Transfer Pricing practice. Based in Miami, Alfonso will lead the expansion of Duff & Phelps' transfer pricing service offerings into Latin America. Alfonso joins Duff & Phelps from BaseFirma where he was a partner in the firm's International Transfer Pricing grou  more
Duff & Phelps to Be Acquired by Global Investor Consortium for $4.2 Billion
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: * * * - New Ownership Structure Led by Stone Point Capital and Further Global to Support Long-Term Growth - Permira Funds Maintain Significant Minority Stake * * * Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients, announced that a global investor consortium led by funds managed by Stone Point Capital and Further Global has agreed to acquire Duff & Phelps for $4.2 billion. The equity sel  more
Duff & Phelps: Nancy Czaplinski to Chair Business Valuation Resource Panel
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Duff and Phelps issued the following news: Nancy Czaplinski, Managing Director in the Duff & Phelps Valuation Advisory Practice, will chair the Business Valuation Resource Panel (BVRP) in 2020. The BVRP is currently composed of 12 members who are elected to the panel and includes those currently serving on The Appraisal Foundation's boards. The purpose of the BVRP is to provide a permanent assembly of representatives from diverse sub-specializations within the business va  more
Ed Perron, Kim Buffington Named to Lawyers of Color's Power List
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Los Angeles office Managing Partner Kimberly Buffington and firmwide Managing Partner Edward Perron have been named to Lawyers of Color's fifth Power List, which is presented with the support of the Diverse Partners Network. The Power List recognizes the most influential minority attorneys and allies in the nation, including general counsel, managing partners and law school deans, as well as leg  more
Eitan Lombard Appointed Country Manager at Computer Generated Solutions Israel
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- 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, announced that Eitan Lombard was appointed Country Manager at CGS Israel, a subsidiary of the global CGS, headquartered in the United States. Responsible for leading the business process outsourcing operations in Israel, Lombard manages the d  more
EMarketer: UK - Ecommerce Surpassed 25% of Retail Sales During the 2019 Holiday Season, Brick-and-Mortar Took a Hit
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: Strong growth in online sales over the 2019 holiday season propelled the UK retail sector past a milestone. Ecommerce represented 28.2% of all holiday retail sales, surpassing the 25% mark for the first time. Total retail sales for the season amounted to pound sterling99.26 billion ($132.33 billion). See table here (https://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/uk-ecommerce-surpassed-25-of-retail-sales  more
Emerson Schedules Annual Investor Conference
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- Emerson Electric, an automation technology and software company, issued the following news: Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced that the company will hold its annual investor conference at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, February 13, 2020, in New York City to discuss its strategy, economic outlook and key initiatives. The conference will include presentations from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David N. Farr and other senior executives. The current conf  more
FCB Chicago Elevates Key Leaders
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- FCB issued the following news release on Jan. 21: FCB announced major leadership updates, promoting three executives within the Chicago office. Fernando Espejel has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO), while Michelle Stoessel has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In addition, Eric Chun has been promoted to EVP, Managing Director of Strategic Analytics. The leadership updates come on the heels of the network's recent announcement that it would unite its N  more
Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell Approves New Banking Development District in Ocean Hill-Brownsville Neighborhoods in Brooklyn
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Under BDD Program, Popular Bank Will Increase Access to Financial Services for Local Businesses and Residents - Public-Private Partnership with Community Board 16, Popular Bank, and Local Elected Officials Support Provides $10 Million in Subsidized Public Deposits and Benefits to Brooklyn * * * Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell announced the approv  more
FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training Promotes Rachel Runner to Manager of the Cessna Learning Center In Wichita, Kansas
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training announces that Rachel Runner has been promoted to Manager of the Wichita Cessna Learning Center. "Rachel is an outstanding leader who is dedicated to provide our Customers with outstanding service and the highest quality training," said Rich High, CEO, FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training. "Since joining FlightSafety in 2008, Rachel has developed an in-depth understanding  more
FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training Selected as Training Provider for Cessna Citation Excel, Citation XLS Aircraft
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training has been selected as the exclusive training provider for Garmin G5000-equipped Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft. Pilot initial and recurrent courses are now offered at the FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training Learning Center in Wichita. Differences training is also available using a Garmin G5000 training kiosk. A Garmin G5000-equipped Level D qualified simu  more
Foley Expands Government Enforcement Practice With Addition of Lewis Zirogiannis
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- Foley and Lardner, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley & Lardner announced that Lewis Zirogiannis has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Department and Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations Practice Group. Zirogiannis is resident in the firm's San Francisco and New York City offices. Zirogiannis' practice focuses on complex litigation, as well as government and internal investigations and corporate compliance. He has deep expertis  more
FORTUNE Magazine Honors Canon as One of World's Most Admired Companies
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Jan. 25 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: In a time of digital transformation, it is imperative for companies to continuously evolve in order to work smarter and thrive in the competitive business environment. Consistent with its strong brand value and focus on innovation, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its parent company, Canon Inc., has received the #5 Industry Ranking in the computers category on FORT  more
Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity to Interview President Donald Trump During Fox Super Bowl Pregame Show
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel's (FNC) Sean Hannity will conduct a sit-down interview with President Donald J. Trump which will air during the FOX SUPER BOWL PREGAME SHOW on Sunday, February 2nd beginning at approximately 3:30 PM/ET. The interview will take place at the White House and cover an array of topics. Additional portions of the interview with President Trump will be presented on  more
Fox News Digital Delivers Record Year in 2019, Besting CNN.Com Across Key Industry Categories
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Digital delivered a record year in 2019, setting new highs across multiplatform views, average monthly multiplatform unique visitors, multiplatform minutes, and average monthly mobile app unique visitors, according to Comscore. Driving more than 19 billion multiplatform views for the year, up 12 percent from 2018, Fox News Digital Network saw the largest year-over-ye  more
From Girls Who Code to Women in STEM: Hearst Foundations Present Winter Grants
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Hearst Foundation issued the following news: The Hearst Foundations announced that 73 grants valued at $11,710,000 have been awarded to deserving nonprofit organizations in its most recent round of grants. The grants reached organizations in 26 states, and include support for Covenant House, Girls Who Code, Houston Parks Board and Remote Area Medical. The Foundations serve as a national philanthropic resource for organizations and institutions operating in the fields of cu  more
Fujifilm Introduces the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM Ois WR Lens
VALHALLA, New York, Jan. 24 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the standard zoom "FUJINON Lens GF45-100F4 R LM OIS WR" (hereinafter "GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR") in late February 2020. This new lens joins the current family of interchangeable GF Lenses, designed for the GFX large format/1 Camera System and covers some of the most frequently used focal lengths by photographers. The GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR lens has an  more
Fujifilm Unveils Latest Developments for G-Mount Interchangeable Lenses, Compatible With GFX System Cameras
VALHALLA, New York, Jan. 24 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Corporation has unveiled the latest plans to add to its Family of GF Lenses, designed exclusively for the GFX Mirrorless Camera System; which is equipped with Fujifilm's large format (43.8mm x 32.9mm) image sensor, an imaging surface approximately 1.7 times the size of 35mm full-frame sensors/1. Bringing the eventual total to 13 lenses, this expanded GF lens lineup will accommodate even broader shooting categories   more
Fujifilm USA: Introducing the X-T200 Mirrorless Digital Camera - A Fully-Featured Camera to Document Those Day-to-Day Moments
VALHALLA, New York, Jan. 24 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce FUJIFILM Corporation's launch of its "FUJIFILM X-T200" (hereinafter "X-T200") mirrorless digital camera. The X-T200 provides content creators of all levels with a new, light-weight and compact mirrorless camera body that features a newly designed EVF, quick face detection AF, and a new sensor and processor combination that can create 24.2MP stills at 8 FPS and record  more
Goldman Sachs 2020 Investor Day
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) plans to host its first Investor Day in New York on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 where Chairman and CEO David M. Solomon and the senior leadership team will deliver presentations on the firm's strategic priorities. The conference will begin at 8:00 a.m. (ET). Attendance in person is by invitation only. A more de  more
Goldman Sachs Group Announces Redemption of All Outstanding Depositary Shares
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) (the "Company") announced that it will redeem all outstanding shares of its 5.70% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series L ("Series L Preferred Stock") and the corresponding 350,000 depositary shares ("Depositary Shares") each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of Series L Preferred S  more
Greenberg Traurig Grows Brazil Focused Capabilities With the Addition of Giovanni Biscardi
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has increased its Brazil and cross border transaction capabilities with the addition of Giovanni Biscardi as a shareholder in the firm's New York office and as a foreign legal consultant in the firm's Miami office. Biscardi joins Greenberg Traurig from Carlton Fields, where he was a former member of the firm's Board of Directors. Biscardi, who focuses on mergers and acq  more
Greenberg Traurig: Harold N. Iselin Recognized on City & State's 'Health Power 100' List
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Harold N. Iselin, Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office and Co-Chair of the firm's Government Law & Policy Practice, was recognized on City & State's "Health Power 100" list. Iselin and the other honorees will be recognized at a Jan. 23 reception at The Flat NYC. City & State's "Health Power 100" list "honors the 100 most influential health care practitioners, policy makers a  more
Greenstone, Digital Men's Health Clinic Offer New Drug Option to Patients
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Greenstone, part of the Upjohn business and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer, issued the following news release: * * * - Agreement provides Roman members with erectile dysfunction treatment backed by Pfizer's quality manufacturing standards and supply chain excellence * * * Upjohn's U.S.-based generics business and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., and Roman, an innovative digital healthcare clinic for men, today announced a supply agreement to offer Roman mem  more
Hamilton College: Faculty Share Perspectives on U.S.-Iran Crisis
CLINTON, New York, Jan. 24 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Only three days into 2020, an American drone strike killed Iranian Major General Qassim Suleimani, leading many to express confusion and concern over the attack and its potential consequences. Still in the midst of Hamilton's winter break, Professor of History Shoshana Keller decided that to help clarify "the mess that has exploded," she would assemble an interdisciplinary group of faculty members with a range of perspect  more
Hamilton College: Picturing Themselves as Doctors
CLINTON, New York, Jan. 22 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: TV viewers can get their fill of fictional hospitals, doctors, and diagnoses to imagine what the medical world is like. But five Hamilton students had the opportunity to shadow real doctors at different stages of their three-year residencies for a week before spring classes began. For 15 years the St. Elizabeth Hospital's Family Medicine Residency Program in Utica, N.Y., has given Hamilton students interested in health pr  more
Harper to Publish Book By the Late Baltimore Congressman and Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Elijah Cummings
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- HarperCollins Publishers issued the following news release: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, announced the publication of We're Better Than This: My Fight for the Future of Our Democracy a memoir by the late Baltimore Congressman and Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Representative Elijah Cummings. The deal for world rights was negotiated by Lisa Sharkey, SVP and Director of Creative Development, HarperCollins Publishers and David Black of the D  more
Haynes & Boone: Supreme Court Asked to Consider Legal Status of Picasso Painting
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: In a petition for certiorari filed, the U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to consider whether New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art must return a Picasso masterwork, "The Actor," which was previously owned by a Jewish couple forced to sell the painting at a steep discount to fund their escape from Nazi persecution. The case centers on the federal Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016 (HEAR Act)  more
Hearst: Times Union Names Casey Seiler Editor and Vice President
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- Hearst issued the following news: Hearst announced that Casey Seiler has been named editor and vice president of the Times Union. Seiler succeeds Rex Smith, who has served as editor since 2002. Smith will continue to oversee the newspaper's opinion pages and write his award-winning column, as well as undertake various community and educational projects for the Times Union and Hearst Newspapers in his new capacity as editor-at-large. The announcement was made by Hear  more
Help Assurant Support the Next Generation of Auto Professionals Through the NADA Foundation
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: The demand for automotive employees with high-tech skills is great and it's growing every day. Dealerships experience this first-hand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a projected shortage of 370,000 auto service technicians through the year 2026. At Assurant, we recognize this shortage and are standing united with fellow leaders in the industry to bring awareness and resources to t  more
HFS Ranks Accenture No. 1 Service Provider for Industry 4.0, Its Most Critical Lever--Internet of Things
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) collected no. 1 rankings in two recent reports by industry analyst firm HFS Research. The first report covers services providers for Industry 4.0; the second assesses service providers for the Internet of Things (IoT). According to HFS Research, Industry 4.0 -- also called the fourth industrial revolution -- is the growing effect automation and data exchange technolo  more
Hofstra University: 5-Year NSF Grant for Avian Research
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Jan. 16 [TNSgrants] -- Hofstra University issued the following news: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Associate Professor of Biology Kathleen Lynch a $997,000 five-year grant for her research: "Examining the disconnect between prolactin and parental care in avian brood parasites." Prolactin is often referred to as the "parental hormone" because there is a clear and well-established role for this hormone in maintaining parental behavior in many animals. Ye  more
IEC Will Host Conference Call to Discuss Fiscal 2020 First Quarter Financial Results
NEWARK, New York, Jan. 23 -- IEC Electronics, a provider of electronic manufacturing services, issued the following news release: IEC Electronics Corp. (Nasdaq: IEC) announced that it will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss its financial results for the fiscal first quarter of 2020, ended December 27, 2019. The conference call may be accessed in the U.S. and Canada by dialing toll-free (877) 407-9210. International callers may access th  more
IHeartMedia Celebrates Second Annual IHeartRadio Podcast Awards
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: The second annual iHeartRadio Podcast Awards brought the biggest names in podcasting together at the iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles last night, Friday, January 17. The live awards event honored the very best in podcasting spanning 30 categories and was broadcast on iHeartMedia radio stations from across the country as well as live streamed online via LiveXLive. The evening celebrated the incredible talent and wide variety o  more
IHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One Brings Superstars Together for Concert at Forum in Los Angeles
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * - Coldplay, Billie Eilish, The Black Keys, blink-182, The Lumineers, Rex Orange County and SHAED Perform Live On One Stage * * * The 2020 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One, which featured the biggest names in Alternative Rock, concluded Saturday evening with unforgettable performances from Coldplay, Billie Eilish, The Black Keys, blink-182, The Lumineers, Rex Orange County and SHAED, at the historic, "Fabu  more
Iona College Ranks in Top Six Percent Nationwide Based on Return on Investment
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 23 -- Iona College issued the following news on Jan. 22: In the face of rising college tuition and increased student debt nationwide, students and families are often left asking: Is college worth it? A new report, A First Try at ROI: Ranking 4,500 Colleges, recently released by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), not only confirms the value of higher education, but also goes one step further--it provides solid data to compare institu  more
ITT to Showcase Proprietary Customizable Silicone Elastomer and Industry-Leading Rotorcraft Solutions at HAI Heli-Expo 2020
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 23 -- ITT Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - ITT's Connect and Control Technologies business develops dynamically tuned vibration absorbers and highly engineered products that improve in-flight experience, safety and longevity of rotorcraft components * * * ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) and its Enidine, Aerospace Controls and Matrix Composites brands will showcase patented Lead Lag Damper Silicone along with their collective portfolio of highly engineered pr  more
JCPenney to Host Analyst Day on April 7, 2020
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 24 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced that the Company will host an analyst day event starting at 8:30 a.m. ET on April 7, 2020 at the New York Stock Exchange. Chief Executive Officer Jill Soltau, Chief Financial Officer Bill Wafford and other members of the Company's executive leadership team will share further details of its previously announced Plan for Renewal and pr  more
Jones Lang LaSalle: Charlotte Class A Distribution Center Changes Hands
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - JLL brokered the $6.83M sale of the 60,000-square-foot industrial asset * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it has closed the $6.83 million sale of CBI Distribution Center, a 60,000-square-foot, Class A distribution facility fully leased to Carolina Business Interiors (CBI) in Charlotte, North Carolina. JLL marketed the property on behalf of the seller, The Keith Corporation. An investor  more
K&L Gates Boosts Corporate Practice With New York Partner Addition
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Steven M. Olenick as a corporate partner in the New York office. He joins the firm from Loeb & Loeb LLP. Olenick's extensive practice focuses on a range of transactional, advisory, and litigation matters within or related to the sports, talent, and entertainment industry. He advises current and retired professional athletes, sports agents, managers, coaches, and universities on  more
K&L Gates Continues New York Office Growth With Asset Management, Investment Funds Partner Addition
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Yasho Lahiri as an asset management and investment funds partner in the New York office. He arrives at K&L Gates from DLA Piper, and is the second new partner to join the firm's New York office this week, following yesterday's announcement of corporate partner Steven M. Olenick. Lahiri focuses his practice on the representation of fund sponsors, including private equity, credit  more
Legacy of 1619: Columbia Law Explores the Impact of Slavery on American Legal System
NEW YORK, Jan. 13 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news release: The first ship carrying enslaved Africans arrived in North America 400 years ago. To commemorate the anniversary, the Law School held a series of programs focused on the enduring effects of slavery in the United States. Columbia Law School professors with expertise in legal history, constitutional law, racial and environmental justice, and civil and human rights gathered this fall for three public discussions on th  more
LIRR On-Time Performance Rises to Three Year High in 2019
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- The Long Island Rail Road, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Cancellations, Major Delays, Short Trains Improve by Double Digits - Improvements Follow Major Infrastructure Renewal Under LIRR: Forward Plan; LIRR Sets Industry Standard for Grade Crossing Safety and Advances Customer Information Efforts * * * MTA Long Island Rail Road President Phil Eng announced that the LIRR's on-time performanc  more
M&T Bank Launches Secured Credit Card to Help Provide a Path to Better Credit
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 24 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * - Secured credit cards are designed to help people establish, improve or rebuild credit * * * M&T Bank announced the launch of the M&T Secured Credit Card, a new tool to help people in the communities M&T serves build or improve their credit. "A limited or poor credit history can become a barrier to achieving your dreams -- whether it be buying a home or car, or securing a loan to   more
Manhattan Borough Official Chaparro Testifies Before New York City Planning Commission
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Manhattan Borough official Lizette Chaparro issued the following testimony on Jan. 22 before the New York City Planning Commission on behalf of President Gale Brewer: Chair Lago and Commissioners of the New York City Planning Commission. My name is Lizette Chaparro and I am here to deliver a statement on behalf of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer regarding the application to dispose of the city-owned site at 266 West 96th Street. I have long believed that when city-  more
Marshall Mintz, MD, Joins Inova as President, Inova Clinical Platforms
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- Inova Health System issued the following news release: * * * - Physician to lead Inova's comprehensive laboratory and imaging services * * * Marshall Mintz, MD, has joined Inova as President, Inova Clinical Platforms. In this role, Dr. Mintz is responsible for leading Inova's comprehensive clinical platforms, including Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Medical Lab Testing, Occupational Therapy, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Speech Th  more
Mayor De Blasio Launches Anti-Hate Crime Neighborhood Safety Coalitions
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Jan. 24: * * * - Operating out of the Williamsburg, Crown Heights, and Borough Park neighborhoods, the coalitions bring together leaders from more than 70 concerned leaders and community groups * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the formation of three Neighborhood Safety Coalitions (NSCs) in Brooklyn neighborhoods that have experienced recent disturbing incidents against Jewish community members. Operat  more
McDermott Widens Securities Litigation Practice in New York
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Partner Paul Ferrillo expands Firm's national capabilities adding deep experience in corporate insurance industry * * * International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that Paul Ferrillo has joined the Firm as a partner in the Litigation Practice Group based in New York City. "Paul's deep corporate experience and focus on complex securities litigation expands the Firm  more
Metlife Named to 'World's Most Admired Companies' List By Fortune Magazine
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that it has been named to Fortune magazine's 2020 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." Seven life and health insurers were included on the annual snapshot of the best-regarded companies across 52 industries. To compile the list, Fortune partners with Korn Ferry to survey industry executives, directors and analysts across  more
Metlife Names Toby Srihiran Brown As Chief Auditor
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that Toby Srihiran Brown will become executive vice president and Chief Auditor, effective March 1. Brown will have a direct and independent reporting relationship with the Audit Committee of the MetLife, Inc. Board of Directors and report to MetLife President and Chief Executive Officer Michel Khalaf on an administrative basis.   more
Metlife Recognized for Commitment to Gender Equality
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * - Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for fifth year in a row. * * * MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that it has been named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth year in a row, in recognition of its efforts to advance women in the workplace and society. Bloomberg evaluates companies on their employee policies, representation of wome  more
Metlife Recognized for Commitment to LGBTQ Equality
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * - Earns perfect score on Corporate Equality Index for 17th year in a row * * * MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that it has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the 17th year in a row, making it a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality." The CEI is a national benchmarking tool that evaluates companie  more
Metro-North On-Time Performance Rises to Six Year High in 2019
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- The Metro-North Railroad, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release on Jan. 20: * * * - Cancellations, Major Delays, Short Trains All Improve by Double Digits as Safety Measures Improve by Double Digits as Safety Measures Improve - Improvements Follow Major Infrastructure Renewal Under Metro-North Way Ahead Plan * * * MTA Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi announced that Metro-North's on-time pe  more
Morgan Stanley Appoints 130 New Managing Directors
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley has announced the appointment of 130 Managing Directors. The new Managing Directors are: Jungmin An Greg Badigian Arthur Baker Kevin R. Barry Lauren Garcia Belmonte William Bertagna Vikas Bharathwaaj Patrick Bonifant Ed Bracken Frederick Caillate Krish Chada Alexander Chilton Iris Chiu Carmen Chong Andrej Ciupak Margalit Connolly Jeffrey Corso   more
Morgan Stanley Launches CashPlus: A Modern Alternative to Banking That Offers Better Ways to Manage Cash Activities
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley announced the launch of CashPlus, a new brokerage account that offers clients a modern alternative to banking. The CashPlus Account replaces the Premier Cash Management program. CashPlus, the next generation of cash management at Morgan Stanley, puts a client's cash activities front and center, while offering a wide range of benefits and a seamless digital exper  more
MTA Begins Study of Bay Ridge Branch Passenger Service
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Agency Awards Contract to Engineering Firm to Evaluate Feasibility * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that it has awarded a contract to an engineering firm to begin studying the feasibility of initiating passenger service to a freight-only rail line running from Bay Ridge / Sunset Park, Brooklyn, through to Astoria, Queens. The southern part of  more
MTA Releases First Look of Next Generation of Subway Cars
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - New R211 Cars Will Become New Design Standard of Future NYC Transit Subway Cars; - Once Delivered, New Cars to Serve Subway System's Lettered Lines, Staten Island Railway; * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) released the first look at its newest state-of-the-art subway cars in production, the R211 class, which is planned for service on the subway system'  more
N.H. PUC Issues Letter on BlueRock Energy
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Mrs. Kelly Coombs, BlueRock Energy, Inc., 125 East Jefferson Street, Suite 800, Syracuse, NY 13202 RE: BlueRock Energy, Inc. - Annual Compliance 2020 Dear Mrs. Coombs: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitte  more
N.H. PUC Issues Letter on Galaxy Energy
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Avi Esses, Galaxy Energy, LLC, 420 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 RE: Galaxy Energy, LLC - Annual Compliance 2020 Dear Avi Esses: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been reviewed by Staff and  more
N.H. PUC Issues Letter on Sprague Energy Solutions
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Ms. Brittany Willette, Sprague Energy Solutions, Inc., 185 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 RE: Sprague Energy Solutions, Inc. - Annual Compliance 2020 Dear Ms. Willette: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentat  more
N.Y. A.G. James Fights Against Trump Administration Rule That Increases Risk of Erroneous Deportation
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of 21 additional attorneys general, filed an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's legally flawed attempts to immediately expand the use of expedited removal of immigrants. Expedited removal is a fast-tracked process to deport immigrants that generally does not allow for access to legal representation, witnesses, or a meaningful opport  more
N.Y. A.G. James Issues Statement on Indian Point Decommissioning
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement: New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement on the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission's acceptance of an application from the owner of the Indian Point Energy Center to transfer the nuclear power facility to third-party subsidiaries of Holtec International for decommissioning: "It is essential that the decommissioning of Indian Point be rapid, complete, and safe. In that  more
N.Y. A.G. James Issues Statement on Investigation Into Death of Watkins
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement: Attorney General Letitia James' Special Investigations and Prosecutions Unit (SIPU) released its report into the death of DeWayne Watkins. After an investigation, SIPU did not find criminal culpability, but provided recommendations to the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Communications - 911 Center (OCDEC) to ensure that appropriate and relevant information is shared about first respond  more
N.Y. A.G. James Issues Statement on Supreme Court Delaying Review of Affordable Care Act Lawsuit
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement after the Supreme Court announced that it was denying a motion to expedite review of a decision in litigation threatening the Affordable Care Act: "While the Supreme Court has said it will not expedite its review, we are still urging the court to hear arguments next term. Day after day, President Trump makes false statements, sends misleading tweets, and spouts outright lies about Obamacare and t  more
N.Y. A.G. James Launches Statewide Initiative to Prevent Source of Income Discrimination
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James announced the launch of a new online complaint portal for New Yorkers to report instances of housing discrimination based on source of income. This new law, which took effect in April 2019, makes it illegal to deny someone housing based on the type of lawful income they receive and applies to nearly all types of housing in New York State. "Every New Yorker deserves sa  more
N.Y. A.G. James Leads Coalition Fighting to Ensure Consumer Protections Are Not Reversed
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 23: * * * - 24 AGs File Amicus Brief Arguing in Support of the Consumer - Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Consumer Protections * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 24 attorneys general fighting to ensure that the states can continue to benefit from powerful tools under Title X of the Dodd-Frank Act that help them protect consumers from fraud and abusive   more
N.Y. A.G. James Pushes Back on Proposal Allowing Predatory Lenders to Take Advantage of New York's Most Vulnerable Communities
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - AG James Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Sending Letter Asking Federal - Banking Regulator to Withdraw Rule Facilitating 'Rent-A-Bank' Schemes * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general that included the attorneys general of California, Illinois, and 19 other states to object to a proposed rule that would undermine New York's efforts to pre  more
N.Y. A.G. James Stands Up for Consumers Harmed by Dress Shop
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Owner Required to Refund Consumers' Deposits, Make Significant Business Reforms * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement that stops the owner of a dress shop in the Capital Region from taking deposits for specialty dresses and then failing to deliver those dresses to customers in a timely manner. Under the settlement, Sindi Saita, the owner of Apropos Pr  more
N.Y. A.G. James Sues New Trump Administration for Easing 3D Gun Creation
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 23: * * * - Federal Judge Found Previous Attempt to Allow Release of 3D-Printed Guns Unlawful * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 additional attorneys general from around the nation filed a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to allow 3D-printed gun files to be released on the internet. These files would allow anyone to go online  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 23: * * * - Supports 95 Pavement Renewal Projects in Every County of New York State - Funding Complements $743 Million in Direct State Aid for Local Road and Bridge Projects * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $151 million in new funding for the renewal of State roadways impacted by extreme weather events. This State funding will support 95 paving projects and the renewal of approxima  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Funding for 10th Round of Regional Economic Development Councils
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Continuation of Successful Economic Development Initiatives Will Create Jobs, Spur New Investment and Economic Activity and Help Revitalize Every Region of the State * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced funding for a tenth round Regional Economic Development Councils and a fifth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative is included in the FY 2021 Executive Budget. These successful  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Historic Crackdown on Underage Drinking in 2019
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State's efforts to deter underage drinking and promote health and public safety resulted in a record number of fake identification seizures and citations issued in 2019. A total of 918 fake IDs were seized--up from 892 in 2018. In addition, a record of 1,016 citations were issued to people attempting to buy alcohol while underage--up from 922 citations   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Legislation for Comprehensive E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Measures
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced legislation in the FY 2021 Executive Budget to establish comprehensive safety measures for the use of lower speed motorized bicycles, or e-bikes, and scooters and to give local governments the right to set additional regulations. This legislation addresses the concern that e-bike and scooter users, primarily delivery drivers, have been subject to unfair restrictions   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Legislation to Ban Contributions From Foreign-Influenced Corporations in FY 2021 Executive Budget
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: * * * - Proposal to Ban Foreign-Influenced Corporations From Contributing to Political Campaigns in New York And Influencing Elections * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced legislation in the FY 2021 Executive Budget to ban contributions from foreign-influenced corporations to political campaigns statewide. "We've seen undeniable proof that foreign entities have tried to undermine an  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Legislation to Build a New Equine Drug Testing Lab in FY 2021 Executive Budget
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Proposal will Authorize NYRA to Use Capital Funds to Finance and Construct State of the Art Equine Drug Testing Laboratory and Research Center - Proposal Authorizes the Gaming Commission Entry into the Mid-Atlantic Drug Compact to Enhance Equine Drug Testing * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced legislation in the FY 2021 Executive Budget to authorize The New York Racing Association, In  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Legislation to Make the Fracking Ban Permanent Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced legislation in the FY 2021 Executive Budget to make New York's fracking ban permanent. The measure would restrict the Department of Environmental Conservation from approving permits that would authorize an applicant to drill, deepen, plug back or convert wells that use high-volume hydraulic fracturing as a means to complete or recomplete a well, protecting the health  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Proposal to Deny School Tax Relief Program Benefits to Delinquent Property Owners in FY 2021 Budget
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - State to Eliminate STAR Benefits for Homeowners That Fail to Pay Property Taxes - Localities to Report Tax Delinquents to Department of Taxation and Finance * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a proposal in the FY 2021 Executive Budget to deny School Tax Relief Program benefits to delinquent property owners. The measure would eliminate STAR benefits for homeowners that do not pay thei  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Vaping-Associated Illness
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on the third and fourth deaths from vaping-associated illness in state: "The State Department of Health has confirmed two more deaths in New York due to vaping-associated illness: an adult female in her twenties from New York City and an adult female in her fifties from Ontario County. "While State DOH is continuing its investigation, they have determined both deaths are vaping-related based on an extens  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Kicks Off Campaign to Make Sure Every New Yorker Is Counted in the Upcoming Census
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on Jan. 23: All this talk about who's the best looking guy. I don't know who the best looking guy is, but I'll tell you one thing about Jim Malatras. He has the best head of hair, doesn't he? When you get to my age, you get hair envy. And I have hair envy for Jim Malatras' head of hair. He is also a brilliant President of the SUNY Empire College and he's been a great, great asset to my administration in   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Kicks Off Campaign to Make Sure Every New Yorker Is Counted in the Upcoming Census
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo kicked off the State's campaign to make sure every New Yorker is counted in the upcoming 2020 Census. The Governor hosted the State's first Census Conference to raise awareness about the Census and engage advocates, community-based organizations, community leaders and local officials to ensure a complete count. The Conference consisted of breakout sessions featuring administra  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Opens the New York State Boat Show
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on Jan. 22: Well thank you, it is truly my pleasure to be here and I want to first welcome Jon Pritko who is the Regional Manager of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and Chris Squeri who is Executive Director and does a lot of great work here in the State with the New York Marine Trades Association. Frank Hugelmeyer, I am excited about his leadership. I am partial to New Yorkers, yes I am.  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Outlines FY 2021 Budget: Making Progress Happen
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on Jan. 21: This is a budget to be excited about the Lieutenant Governor was right, let's give her a round of applause. And once again for my great colleagues because your energy was a little low on those recognitions before - I was listening. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, our great Senate Majority Leader. Our great Speaker of the Assembly Carl Heastie. Our great Attorney General Tish James. Our great Comptrol  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Outlines FY 2021 Budget: Making Progress Happen
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo outlined the FY 2021 Executive Budget, advancing a clear vision and bold, nation-leading and historic actions to make progress happen in the State of New York. The budget plan features a $33 billion five-year plan to combat climate change, including a new plan to streamline government bureaucracy to deliver renewable energy projects faster; a $25 billion expansion   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Outlines State Response to First Two Confirmed Cases of Novel Coronavirus in United States
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 24: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a series of actions to raise awareness and prepare New York State in response to an outbreak of a novel coronavirus in China after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced two confirmed cases in the United States - one in Washington State and one in Chicago. The State Department of Health currently has four persons under investigation fo  more
N.Y. Power Authority: Mini Submersible Robot Successfully Inspects Power Transformer
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Demonstration Project Validates New Technology, Reduces Down Time and Improves Safety * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has successfully piloted a robotic technology that can navigate inside a power transformer to effectively identify any operational issues while reducing unplanned down time and reducing risk to personnel. The new inspection tool marks NYPA's latest invest  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on CenStar Energy Corp.
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Muriel LeClerc, CenStar Energy Corp, 12140 Wickchester Ln. Suite 100, Houston, TX 77079 RE: CenStar Energy Corp. - Annual Compliance 2020 Dear Ms. LeClerc: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been r  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on City Power & Gas
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Mr. Michael Mitchell, City Power & Gas, LLC, 261 South Main Street, Suite 329, Newtown, CT 06470 RE: City Power & Gas, LLC - Annual Compliance 2020 Dear Mr. Mitchell: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Evergreen Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Avi Keilson, Evergreen Gas & Electric, LLC, 520 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 RE: Evergreen Gas & Electric, LLC - Annual Compliance 2020 Dear Avi Keilson: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been r  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Quantum Power Corp
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Mr. Mark Marra, Quantum Power Corporation, 95 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10306 RE: Quantum Power Corporation - Annual Compliance 2020 Dear Mr. Mara: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been r  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on SmartestEnergy US
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Ms. Mallery Jacobs, SmartestEnergy US LLC, 333 W. Washington Street, Suite 140, Syracuse, NY 13202 RE: SmartestEnergy US LLC - Annual Compliance 2020 Dear Ms. Jacobs: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on SunSea Energy
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Mr. Jacob Adigwe, SunSea Energy, LLC, 1930 Marlton Pike East, Suite N73, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 RE: SunSea Energy, LLC - Annual Compliance 2020 Dear Mr. Adigwe: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has be  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice on 2019 Amendment to Public Service Law
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 20-M-0029) on 2019 Amendment to the Public Service Law: In the Matter of the 2019 Amendment to the Public Service Law, Section, 66-p (C. 705, L. 2019), Relating to Billing Information for Residential Rental Premises. NOTICE OF TARIFF FILINGS DUE TO AMENDMENT OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE LAW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a case has been initiated in order for the Public Service Commission (Commi  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving 791 Washington Street, LLC
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 19-E-0510) involving 791 Washington Street, LLC: By Notice of Intent filed July 17, 2019, 791 Washington Street, LLC (Owner) requests authorization to submeter electricity at 791 Washington Street, Buffalo, New York. By this Order, the Commission approves the Owner's request to submeter electricity. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBMETER This existing industrial building is currently under renovati  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Verizon New York
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 19-V-0695) involving Verizon New York Inc.: On October 30, 2019, Verizon New York Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal of its cable television franchise with the Town of Fishkill, Dutchess County (Town). The Town authorized renewal of the franchise by Resolution dated October 2, 2019, after a duly noticed public hearing held on September 18, 2019. The term of the renewa  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Astoria Generating Co.
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 18-F-0758) involving Astoria Generating Co.: Application of Astoria Generating Company, L.P. for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for Gowanus Repowering Project Located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, Kings County. NOTICE INVITING COMMENTS Astoria Generating Company, LP (Developer), filed a Preliminary Scoping Statement (PSS) in connectio  more
N.Y. PSC: Indian Point Closure Task Force to Hold Meeting
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Task Force Continues Work with Local Governments to Address Employment and Property Tax Impacts - Monitor Compliance with Closure Agreement * * * The New York State Department of Public Service (Department) announced the next meeting of the Indian Point Closure Task Force on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Cortlandt Town Hall, Cortlandt, New York at 7:00 PM. The purpose of   more
N.Y. State Assembly Observes Holocaust Remembrance Day
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Speaker Carl Heastie joined with Assemblymembers Helene E. Weinstein, Joseph R. Lentol, Nily Rozic and Sean Ryan to reaffirm the Assembly Majority's commitment to provide funding for Holocaust survivors with critical supports and services as the Assembly observes Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. "The Assembly Majority has no tolerance for the wave of hat  more
N.Y. State Assembly Speaker Heastie Announces Staff Appointments
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Speaker Carl Heastie announced that the following individuals have taken on new roles in the Assembly: LouAnn Ciccone has been appointed Secretary to the Speaker/Senior Policy Advisor. A veteran of the Assembly and longtime member of the Speaker's senior staff, she previously served as Secretary for Program and Policy. Julia Mallalieu has been appointed First Deputy Secretary to the Speaker for Program  more
N.Y. State Assembly: Legislature Announces Joint Budget Hearing Schedule
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following news release: Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein announced the Joint Legislative Hearing Schedule on the 2020-2021 Executive Budget Proposal. These hearings, each of which focuses on a programmatic area, are intended to provide the appropriate legislative committees with public input on the Executive Budget Proposal. The hearings will be availab  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Issues Statement on Budget Proposal
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement on budget proposal: "The state has to close a more than $6 billion budget gap and is contending with a significant jump in Medicaid spending. Notably, the state's fiscal problems arise at a time when our economy is relatively strong and tax collections are more than $1 billion above projections for the year. "The Executive budget tackles some tough issues but we need to more closely examin  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following local government audits have been issued. Village of Arkport - Information Technology (Steuben County) Auditors found that the board did not adopt information technology (IT) security policies and procedures. In addition, the board did not enter into a written agreement with the IT vendor for services provided to th  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following school district audits have been issued. Oysterponds Union Free School District - Financial Management (Suffolk County) Auditors found that the board overestimated general fund appropriations by a total of approximately $1.6 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19. In addition, the district reported unassigned fund bal  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Jan. 23: * * * - Number of School Districts Increased from Previous Year * * * Statewide, there were 33 school districts designated in fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year ending in 2019, up from 26 reported in both 2018 and 2017. "Some of New York's school districts are in fiscal trouble. While the  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Actions for 1/13 - 19/1/20
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. In 2018, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 34  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Announce State-Tribal Partnership for Area of Concern on Great Lakes
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Unique St. Lawrence River Restoration Joint Coordination Will Benefit Region's Ecosystem and Cultures * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) today announced the signing of a historic cooperative agreement that will help accelerate restoration of natural resources and traditional Native Amer  more
National Geographic: World's Bestselling Almanac for Kids Features New Fun Facts, Exciting Challenge for Year Ahead
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- National Geographic issued the following news release: * * * - From newly discovered dinosaurs to augmented reality, kids will love learning about the world around them in 'National Geographic Kids Almanac 2021' * * * Did you know that a dog can make about 100 different facial expressions or that astronauts can grow two inches taller while in space? The 2021 edition of the New York Times bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac 2021, U.S. Edition (National Geograp  more
Nationwide Launches Program to Drive Fleet Management and Safety in Human Services
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news release: * * * - Insurance carrier partners with Azuga and Zubie to offer new telematics program in New York, New Jersey and Texas * * * Human services organizations have unique customer and business needs. Keeping a close eye on fleet vehicles and driver performance is not only critical for ensuring client safety but can also boost business performance and reduce costly interruptions. Yet, the technology neede  more
NBCUniversal: 'Saturday Night Live' Kicks Off 2020 With Three New Shows
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- NBCUniversal issued the following news release, dated Jan. 21: Adam Driver will return to Studio 8H to host "Saturday Night Live" for the third time on Jan. 25. Driver is currently nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in "Marriage Story." Halsey will make her third appearance as "SNL" musical guest. The multi-platinum selling artist's newest album, "Manic," was released Jan. 17. JJ Watt will make his "SNL" hosting debut on Feb. 1. Watt is a defensive end for  more
New Full-Year Data Shows Subway Hitting 6-Year Annual High With Weekday On-Time Performance Above 80% in 2019
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- New York City Transit, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release on Jan. 20: * * * - December 2019 Was 7th Consecutive Month of On-Time Performance Above 80% - 2019 Full-Year Average OTP Exceeded 80% for First Time Since 2013, and is Nearly 20% Increase Over 2018 * * * MTA New York City Transit announced 2019 full-year statistics showing continued performance improvements on the subway thanks to the sustaine  more
New Research From Accenture, Qlik Shows Data Skills Gap is Costing Organizations Billions in Lost Productivity
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - Firms globally are still struggling to build teams that can capitalize on the true value of data * * * A new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Qlik, titled "The Human Impact of Data Literacy" and conducted on behalf of The Data Literacy Project, found that while most organizations understand the incredible opportunity of data, a gap has emerged between organizations' aspirat  more
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Taking Precautions Against 2019 Novel Coronavirus
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: * * * - The City Health Department is working with local and federal partners to respond to a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that was first identified in early January in China * * * The Health Department is working with local, state, and federal partners in response to an outbreak in China caused by a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevent  more
New York City Health Plus Hospitals Trains 1,000 Labor, Delivery Staff on Obstetrics Life Support
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - Simulation training helps L&D doctors, nurses master skills to address avoidable and potentially fatal complications during childbirth * * * NYC Health + Hospitals announced the successful completion of its obstetrics (OB) life support clinical simulation training to help Labor and Delivery (L&D) providers master skills, reduce the rate of maternal mortality, and address avoidable and potentiall  more
New York City Housing Development Announces Inaugural Issuance of Housing Impact Bonds
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The New York City Housing Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - $375 million in Housing Impact Bonds, a new category of Sustainable Development Bonds, will Finance the Preservation and Rehabilitation of 2,625 Units of Public Housing under the NYCHA PACT Plan * * * The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) announced the inaugural issuance of $375 million of Housing Impact Bonds, a new category of Sustainable Development Bonds. The 2020  more
New York City Parks Commemorates Black History Month With 'Namesakes' Exhibition
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release on Jan. 22: In celebration of Black History Month, NYC Parks is pleased to announce the exhibition "Namesakes: Honoring African Americans in NYC Parks" at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park. The show focuses on a selection of parks throughout the city that are named after notable African Americans. This exhibition is presented by NYC Parks' Ebony Society and Art & Antiquities, and will b  more
New York State Department of Financial Services Executive Deputy Superintendent for Insurance Joins Greenberg Traurig
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Laura Evangelista joins firm's Insurance Regulatory & Transactions and Financial Regulation & Compliance practices * * * Laura E. Evangelista, formerly of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), has joined Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a Government Law & Policy shareholder. As Executive Deputy Superintendent for Insurance, she led the insurance division at the DFS. Evangelista focus  more
New York University: Justice Department Veterans Lisa Monaco, John Demers Discuss Evolving U.S. Approach to National Security
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: At a Latham & Watkins Forum on November 13 co-hosted by NYU Law's Reiss Center on Law and Security, Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers engaged with NYU Law Distinguished Senior Fellow Lisa Monaco in an expansive dialogue about the evolution of national security law in the years since 9/11. Monaco had served in Demers's current position before she became President Obama's homeland secu  more
New York University: Peer-Reviewed Journal, Public Culture, Has New Home at Steinhardt Department of Media, Culture & Communication
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - Public Culture, the peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal of cultural studies, will now be housed at NYU's Steinhardt School. * * * Public Culture, the award winning interdisciplinary social sciences and humanities journal, has a new editorial home in the Steinhardt Department of Media, Culture and Communication (MCC) at New York University. Duke University Press will continue to oversee its print productio  more
New York University: Robert Jackson to Rejoin Law Faculty
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: Professor Robert Jackson Jr., who has been on public service leave at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since January 2018, will return to NYU Law this semester. He will teach a course on investment banking starting in February. Jackson joined the NYU Law faculty in September 2017, coming from Columbia Law School, where he taught courses on corporations, investment banking, and leadership for la  more
Newmark Knight Frank Brokers 15,000-Square-Foot Lease for First-to-Market Technology-Enabled Behavioral Healthcare Company in South Florida
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: * * * - Deal reflects continued strong demand for office space in Broward County * * * Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) announced that it brokered a 15,000-square-foot lease agreement for AbleTo at Sunrise Corporate Park in Sunrise, Florida. The deal represents AbleTo's initial entry into South Florida and comes on the heels of rapid growth for one of the nation's leading providers in virtual   more
Newmark Knight Frank Completes Phase One Sale of 10-Property Portfolio for Providence St. Joseph Health
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has announced the sale of the first phase of a more than 344,000- square-foot, 10-property portfolio for Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH) for a total value of approximately $59 million. The 10 properties are located in the states of California, Washington, Oregon and Montana and range in asset type from medical to office and flex industrial. NKF Executive Mana  more
NICE Opens Nominations for 2020 PSAPs' Finest Awards Celebrating Leadership in Public Safety Communications
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * - In its 15th year, NICE Public Safety's prestigious awards program recognizing emergency communications professionals adds a Lifetime Achievement Award * * * NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) announced that it has opened nominations for the 2020 PSAPs' Finest Awards, an annual recognition program for emergency communications professionals now in its fifteenth year. Awards are presented each year  more
NJBPU Approves New Rockland Electric Company Rates
PEARL RIVER, New York, Jan. 24 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release on Jan. 23: * * * - The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) yesterday voted to approve new electric rates for Rockland Electric Company. * * * The new rates, which will take effect February 1, provide Rockland Electric with the resources to provide increased customer satisfaction, improved storm resilience, more efficient operations and greater technological innovation, which supports t  more
NYC Health Plus Hospitals Reorganizes Leadership Staff
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * - Three senior executives take on additional leadership roles * * * Mitchell Katz, MD, NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO, announced the following new leadership appointments for three members of his executive cabinet. Their new roles are effective February 24. Christopher Roker, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, will become CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan and serve as the he  more
NYPA and Canal Corporation Board of Trustees and Board of Directors to Meet Jan. 29
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation will hold three meetings, via video conference, on Wednesday, January 29, at NYPA's White Plains administrative office building, 123 Main Street, in the 16th floor board room: * 8:30 a.m.: NYPA Board of Trustees and Canal Corporation's Board of Directors special Governance committee meeting * 8:45 a.m. (approximately): NYPA Board of Truste  more
NYPA Authorizes $52 Million For Final Phase of Multi-Million-Dollar Project to Improve Digital Communication Infrastructure
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Communications Backbone Will Bolster Reliability and Efficiency of the New York State Energy Grid - Supports Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's State-of-the-State Grid Modernization Proposal * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees have approved $52 million for the final phase of construction for new digital communication systems on NYPA transmission lines, improving t  more
NYPD Commissioner Shea Announces New Appointments
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea announced new appointments to the executive staff as part of the department's commitment to furthering crime-reduction through Neighborhood Policing and precision-policing. "These are talented leaders and I am thrilled with the experience and vision each brings to their role. Together, we will take Neighborhood Policing to the next level, particularly as it relates to engag  more
Paychex Among FORTUNE Magazine's 2020 Most Admired Companies
ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 22 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: Paychex, a leading provider of HR, payroll, benefits, and insurance solutions, was named to FORTUNE(R) magazine's 2020 list of the World's Most Admired Companies. The annual list is considered a definitive report card on corporate reputation, honoring companies globally for their outstanding finan  more
Pfizer Vaccines Launches Global Centers of Excellence Network to Conduct Real-World Research on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Affecting Adults
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * - University of Louisville Named First Center of Excellence * * * Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced the launch of its Vaccines Division's Centers of Excellence Network, a global program of collaborations with academic institutions to conduct real-world epidemiologic research to accurately identify and measure the burden of specific vaccine-preventable diseases and potentially evaluate vaccine effe  more
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Bridges, Tunnels And Rail Advisory
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - In-lane cashless tolling system to be activated February 2 at the George Washington Bridge's Palisades Interstate Parkway toll plaza - Lane closings planned at the Bayonne Bridge, Outerbridge Crossing, George Washington Bridge and Holland Tunnel * * * Beginning on February 2, an in-lane cashless tolling system will be activated at the George Washington Bridge-Palisades Interstate Pa  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Career Development Program Award Recipient to Explore Potential of Promising New Material
TROY, New York, Jan. 21 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - With federal support, Sufei Shi's lab to investigate new uses for transition metal dichalcogenides * * * Two-dimensional semiconductors, particularly those made of a class of material known as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), hold exciting potential for a range of current and future technologies, like solar cells, LED lights, and quantum computing. But the field is   more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Experts Join IBM Artificial Intelligence Research Collaboration
TROY, New York, Jan. 23 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Four new faculty expand collaboration's AI and machine learning capabilities * * * Four experts in diverse aspects of artificial intelligence have joined Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as part of the Artificial Intelligence Research Collaboration (AIRC), a recently formed joint initiative of Rensselaer and IBM Research. "The addition of these faculty is expanding our interdisciplinary cohort of   more
Rockland Electric's Electric Reliability Project to Close Part of Blanch Avenue
PEARL RIVER, New York, Jan. 23 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Work on Rockland Electric Company's electric reliability improvement project to underground 3.2 miles of transmission line from Old Tappan through Norwood to Closter will require completely closing a 980-foot section of Blanch Avenue in Closter and Norwood to all traffic between Livingston Street and West Street, beginning on or about Monday, January 27 and lasting through May. The overall $28-mi  more
Rutgers University: Wuhan Coronavirus in U.S. - How to Stay Healthy
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - A Rutgers expert discusses what is known about the new infectious disease and who is most at risk * * * Since December, a new coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, has killed at least 17 people and sickened close to 600. Cases continue to spread globally, with one identified in Washington state. In response to the evolving outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is routing U.S  more
Space Privatization Leader Joins Forbes' Speakers Network
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- 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: Marcela Ronquillo, Founding Principal of NewSpace Capital & CEO of NewSpace Capital, LLC, announced that she is joining ForbesSpeakers, the official business speakers network of Forbes. In the burgeoning field of space privatization, Ronquillo and Ne  more
Starr Insurance Companies Appoints Kathleen Murphy as Southeast Regional Vice President
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Starr Companies, a provider of property, casualty, accident and health insurance products, issued the following news: Starr Insurance Companies announced the appointment of Kathleen Murphy as Regional Vice President, Southeast Region, effective January 13th. Ms. Murphy is responsible for field leadership as well as broker and client relationships. "Kathleen joins Starr with more than 22 years of experience on both the brokerage and carrier sides of the business," stated Ro  more
Staten Island Borough President Oddo Breaks Ground on New Sensory Playground for Prescott Playground
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Jan. 22 -- Staten Island Borough President James Oddo issued the following news: On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Borough President Oddo joined with NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, NYC Parks Borough Commissioner Lynda Ricciardone, and City Councilman Joe Borelli to officially break ground for the new sensory playground coming to E.M.T. Christopher J. Prescott Playground. This sensory playground has been designed to challenge the body's senses - with equipment incl  more
Staten Island Borough President Oddo Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Sensory Pathways and Auditorium at PS 78
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Jan. 25 -- Staten Island Borough President James Oddo issued the following news: Borough President Oddo joined with students and staff to cut the ribbon on two projects he funded for PS 78 in Clifton: auditorium upgrades and sensory pathways for a hallway within the school. The upgrades to the auditorium include new flooring, painting, curtains for the stage and the windows, seats, side walls, and a stage floor. Sensory Hallways are pathways lined with colorful decals   more
Stifel Announces 2020 Partnership With Financial Women's Association
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- Stifel Financial, a financial services holding company, issued the following news release: Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) announced an agreement to serve as a 2020 President's Circle sponsor of the Financial Women's Association (FWA) of New York. The FWA is an organization committed to developing future women leaders, enhancing the role of women in finance, and investing in the community. Under this partnership, Stifel employees will have access to all FWA off  more
SUNY and DASNY Announce Completion of a New State-of-the-Art Health & Counseling Services Center at the University at Albany
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Jan. 21: * * * - The First-of-its-Kind Center Provides Students with On-Campus Access to Health, Wellness, and Counseling Services * * * The State University of New York and The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York announced today the completion of a $2 million Health & Counseling Services Center on the University at Albany campus. The Center opened in time to welcome students for the s  more
SUNY Polytechnic Institute to Host Hudson Valley Youth Robotics Teams at FIRST LEGO League Expo
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: SUNY Polytechnic Institute's (SUNY Poly's) Albany campus will host a FIRST(R) (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League Expo for the Hudson Valley FIRST(R) LEGO(R) League on Saturday, January 25 in the NanoFab South auditorium, rotunda, and classrooms to help inspire STEM-based learning in New York State. The event will feature registered teams   more
SUNY: ASRC Researchers Explore New York's 100 Percent Renewables Goal
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: Last June, Gov. Cuomo signed one of the nation's most aggressive pieces of legislation aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), as it's known, calls for 100 percent carbon-free electricity across New York by 2040. A new whitepaper published by researchers in UAlbany's Weather-Climate Enterprise takes a dee  more
SUNY: Chancellor Johnson Delivers Third Annual 2020 State of the University System Address
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * - Reports on the Four Pillars of Her Vision for SUNY Detailing the Launch and Expansion of Key Programs - Outlines a Path to "Absolute Inclusivity" to Make Higher Education Universal in New York State * * * In her third State of the University System Address, State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson delivered a report on the four pillars of her vision for SUNY that provi  more
SUNY: Hedge Fund Managers Use Complicated Writing to Deceive
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 23 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Take note, investors: An investment strategy filled with confusing language can be a sign of dishonesty, according to research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. Recently published in SSRN, the study found that hedge fund managers who use complex writing experience more regulatory actions, report more severe infractions and violate more investment rules. On the ot  more
SUNY: Her South African Alma Mater From Days of Apartheid Honors Marlene Belfort
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 21 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: The University of Cape Town's "Golden Book," which boasts the names of such luminaries as Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama, has now added those of UAlbany Distinguished Professor Marlene Belfort of Biological Sciences and her husband, RPI Institute Professor Georges Belfort. The Golden Book is reserved for UCT's distinguished visitors and those awarded honorary d  more
SUNY: New X-Ray Method Has 'Profound Implications' for the Development of Lifesaving Drugs
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 22 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - More than a third of structures in the Protein Data Bank contain metals and half of those may be incorrectly identified, according to the new research * * * Proteins that contain metal, known as metalloproteins, play important roles in biology, regulating various pathways in the body, which often become targets for lifesaving drugs. While the amount o  more
SUNY: To Advance Robot Swarms, UB Engineers Turn to Video Games
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 23 [TNSgrants] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - Gamers' brain waves, eye movements could help engineers improve artificial intelligence for autonomous robots * * * The key to improving robot swarm technology may lie within video games. That's according to a research team from the University at Buffalo Artificial Intelligence Institute, which received a $316,000 federal grant to study the decisions people ma  more
SUNY: Why Your 2020 Resolutions Should Include 'Metaliteracy'
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: Looking for an inventive resolution for 2020? Try your hand at sharpening your 'metaliteracy' skills by taking the free online course "Empowering Yourself in a Post-Truth World." A collaboration between the University at Albany and Empire State College, the massive open online course (MOOC) is designed to help learners weed through the immense volume of information available   more
SUNY: William Prescott Named Chair of Pharmacy Practice at UB Pharmacy School
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 23 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: William A. Prescott, Jr., PharmD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Prescott served as interim chair of the department since 2017, and has played a key role in faculty recruitment, mentoring faculty toward promotion, and in creating and strengthening relationships with the scho  more
Teachers College Press Publishes 'About Museums, Culture and Justice to Explore in Your Classroom'
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- Teachers College Press issued the following book description: About Museums, Culture and Justice to Explore in Your Classroom by Therese Quinn Foreword by Kevin K. Kumashiro Museums are public resources that can offer rich extensions to classroom educational experiences, from tours through botanical gardens to searching for family records in the archives of a local historical society. With clarity and a touch of humor, Quinn presents ideas and examples of ways that teacher  more
Telephonics Conducts Flight Test of Its MOSAIC AESA Radar System on Navy MH-60S Seahawk Multi-Mission Helicopter
FARMINGDALE, New York, Jan. 22 -- Telephonics, a subsidiary of Griffon, issued the following news release: Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), announced that it has successfully demonstrated its MOSAIC(R) Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system aboard a U.S. Navy MH-60S helicopter, accumulating over 10 hours of operational time during a two-week period in November. The flight demonstrations, which took place over the Mid-Atlantic  more
Thomson Reuters Earns Top Marks in 2020 Corporate Equality Index
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Thomson Reuters, an international multimedia news provider, issued the following news release: Thomson Reuters announced that it has received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. "Thomson Reuters is extremely honored to be recognized with a top score for the eighth consecutive year, demonstrating o  more
Thomson Reuters: Baker McKenzie Lead Acritas Global Elite Brand Index
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Thomson Reuters, an international multimedia news provider, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Acritas, now part of Thomson Reuters, announced the 2020 Global Elite Brand Index. Not only does Baker McKenzie lead this year's index, but the firm has consistently increased its lead over the last seven years. DLA Piper and Clifford Chance swapped positions from last year's index, with DLA Piper moving up to number two and Clifford Chance slipping to the third positio  more
Turner Sports: New NBA on TNT Tuesday Night Franchise to Launch January 28
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Turner Sports, a part of WarnerMedia, issued the following news release: * * * - Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker, Shaquille O'Neal & Adam Lefkoe Headline Studio Crew, with Steve Nash Regularly Contributing Feature Segments & Off-the-Court Profiles - Game Commentators to Include Stan Van Gundy, Jim Jackson, Ian Eagle & Brian Anderson with Reporters Chris Haynes & Jared Greenberg * * * Turner Sports will premiere NBA on TNT Tuesday Night presented by State Farm, January 28,  more
UB Researcher Aims to Get Older Adults Moving and Creating
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 23 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - Health Foundation awards Jacobs School faculty member grant for project to test art and exercise program * * * Nikhil Satchidanand, PhD, a research assistant professor in the Department of Medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, has been awarded a grant from the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York to co  more
UBS Announces Agreement to Sell a Majority Stake in UBS Fondcenter, Its B2B Fund Distribution Platform, to Clearstream
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: UBS Fondcenter will be combined with Clearstream's Fund Desk to create a leading global B2B fund distribution platform with approximately USD 230bn in Assets under Administration (AuA). As part of the transaction, UBS and Clearstream will enter into long-term commercial cooperation arrangements. Increased scale and breadth of capabilities and extended local presence are expected to provide a c  more
Union College Names New Vice President for Communications and Marketing
SCHENECTADY, New York, Jan. 23 -- Union College issued the following news: President David R. Harris has appointed Leah Rosen as the inaugural vice president for Communications and Marketing. A member of the president's senior staff, Rosen will oversee the Communications and Marketing operations for the College. Rosen brings more than 20 years of experience at the George Washington University (GW) in Washington, D.C., her alma mater. She has held positions in communications, marketing, special  more
Unisys Announces Date of Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Financial Results, Conference Call
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Unisys issued the following news release: Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) said that it will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 financial results on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Following the release, Unisys will host a conference call with the financial community from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. The company will offer a live, listen-only Webcast of the conference c  more
University of California: Jenny Reardon Named Fellow of Hastings Center
SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 25 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news release on Jan. 24: Jenny Reardon, professor of sociology and the founding director of the Science and Justice Research Center, has been named a fellow of The Hastings Center, a leader in the field of bioethics. The Hastings Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of research scholars located on the Hudson River north of New York City. Founded in 1969, it brings together scholars  more
University of Illinois System Professor Emerita, Former Professor Awarded NEA Translation Fellowships
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Jan. 25 -- The University of Illinois System Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news release: A University of Illinois professor emerita and a former professor have been awarded Literature Translation Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. Armine Kotin Mortimer is a professor emerita of French literature. Elizabeth Lowe, a professor of translation studies, is the founding director of the U. of I.'s Center for Translation Studies. She currently is o  more
University of Kansas: Dole Institute Announces Spring 2020 Programming
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 25 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its programming lineup for the spring 2020 semester. Guests include award-winning scholars, a New York Times bestselling author, leading political strategists, global experts on spycraft in the 21st century and the Belgian ambassador to the United States, to mention but a few. "This semester, we bring a full slate of world-class exp  more
Verizon and Dignitas Partner to Launch Nation's First 5G Esports Training Facility
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Jan. 24: To further develop emerging technologies and their positive applications towards esports, Verizon and Dignitas have entered into a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership. As a core focus, they will launch the nation's first 5G esports training facility, the Verizon 5G Gaming Center. Located in Verizon's 5G Lab in Los Angeles, the 5,500-square-foot training facility wil  more
Verizon Powers First Super Bowl Featuring 5G
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: 5G is changing everything and with Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network, the biggest football game of the year is about to be experienced in totally new ways. Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network will be accessible around the airports and in parts of Downtown, Miami's Bayfront Park (home of Super Bowl Live Presented by Verizon), and Hard Rock Stadium, the site of Super Bowl LIV. Thi  more
Verizon Reaffirms Commitment to Be Carbon Neutral by 2035
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon CEO, Hans Vestberg, asserted that climate risk is business risk, as he reaffirmed Verizon's commitment to taking steps toward its goal to be carbon neutral in its operations by 2035. Vestberg joins world leaders this week at the 50th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting taking place in Davos, Switzerland. Verizon's commitment to become carbon neutral demonstrates one way th  more
Verizon Teams Up With Google to Offer Next-Gen Cloud Gaming Experience
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: It's no secret; Verizon Fios is the perfect platform for gamers, and we've now taken it one step further by teaming up with Google for a significant gaming announcement. Verizon and Google are partnering to deliver the best games to more gamers than ever before. With Fios, there's no added surcharges, no broadcast or regional sports network fees, and no surprises. It just works.   more
Warburg Pincus Welcomes Tesh Gor as an Executive in Residence
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release: Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing, announced the appointment of Tesh Gor as an executive-in-residence ("EIR") in its Industrials and Business Services ("IBS") Group. In this role, Mr. Gor will work with Warburg Pincus to identify and evaluate investment opportunities related to specialty chemicals across end markets and applications. Mr. Gor most recent  more
Wealthy Investors' Optimism Jumps Entering 2020, UBS Investor Sentiment Survey Finds
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Respondents cite emerging markets' growth as the top reason for their positive view on stocks * * * High net worth individuals and business owners globally have a more upbeat outlook entering 2020, with cash levels and concerns over domestic politics declining, according to UBS Global Wealth Management (GWM)'s new quarterly Investor Sentiment survey. According to the survey, which polled mor  more
Weber Shandwick Establishes Global Intelligence Division
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Weber Shandwick, a public relations firm, issued the following news: Weber Shandwick announced the formation of a Global Intelligence division to advance the firm's commitment to deliver data-driven solutions to client partners. Comprised of more than 100 data scientists, analysts and engineers around the world, the group uses data and analytics to inform strategies - such as insight-driven, earned media storytelling opportunities - that address a wide array of business cha  more
White & Case Advises GSO Capital Partners on Financing for Advent International's Euro 4 Billion Acquisition of Cobham Plc
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised GSO Capital Partners and its affiliates on a three-tier financing package to support Advent International's approximately pound sterling4 billion acquisition of leading global technology and services innovator Cobham plc. "This high profile acquisition of a strategically significant UK business is the latest in a string of transactions on which White & Case has advis  more
White & Case Advises Zadig & Voltaire, Majority Shareholder on Investment by Peninsula Holding
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Zadig & Voltaire and its majority shareholder Thierry Gillier on the acquisition by Peninsula Holding, a European Private Equity investment management firm, of a stake in Zadig & Voltaire's capital. Founded in 1997 by Thierry Gillier, Zadig & Voltaire is a leading modern luxury brand. With a strong identity based on knitwear, cashmere and luxurious materials, the bra  more
White & Case Obtains ISO/IEC 27001/2 Recertification in Information Security Management
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP announced that it has been awarded recertification under the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001/2 standard, the world's highest accreditation for information protection and security. Awarded to firms whose business processes conform to strict international standards, the ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation is the only auditable international benchmark for information security management. White &  more
William Blair Expands Private Wealth Management in New York With the Addition of Two Veteran Financial Advisors
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- William Blair and Co., an investment bank and financial services company, issued the following news: William Blair, the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, announced the addition of two veteran financial advisors to the New York office. The team of Eve Ellis, CFP, CIMA, and Nikolay Djibankov, CFA, joins the firm's growing Private Wealth Management group from Morgan Stanley. Known as the  more
Wolverton & Associates is Now CHA
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- CHA Architecture, a provider of community-based architectural, interior design and planning services, issued the following news: CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA), a highly diversified, full-service consulting engineering firm, announces its recent acquisition, Wolverton & Associates, is now fully integrated and has rebranded as CHA. This rebranding and integration reinforces CHA's robust transportation, traffic, and civil engineering services and positions CHA as a leadin  more
Yardi Matrix Snapshot of U.S. Office Market Reveals Growth
SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 23 -- Yardi Systems, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * - Industry heads into 2020 with solid supply and demand metrics * * * U.S. office asking rates, employment and deliveries all rose as 2019 neared conclusion, according to a new report from Yardi(R) Matrix. The average asking rate increased 2.3% year-over-year in November, led by double-digit growth in Ta  more
Yeshiva University: Reducing Blood Cancer Patients' Need for Transfusions
BRONX, New York, Jan. 22 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * - Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System Contributed to Development of New Drug * * * A clinical trial has found the drug luspatercept significantly reduced the need for blood transfusions in people with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of bone marrow disorders that leave people with many de  more
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