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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday January 26, 2020 ( 180 items )  
13Thirty Cancer Connect: Empowering Young Adults With Cancer
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 23 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: Before Melissa Spiker passed away from cancer at the age of 19, she made her mother promise her something: that she would help young adults and teens impacted by cancer after she was gone. After her daughter's passing in 2001, Lauren Spiker founded 13Thirty in Rochester, NY with Melissa's request in mind. The nonprofit organization provides support to young people with cancer through programs  more
350.org Issues Statement on World Economic Forum
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The 350.org issued the following statement: The World Economic Forum is kicking off in Davos, while the youth and the climate movement keep sending the same loud and clear message: we need to act on the climate emergency now, before it is too late. May Boeve, Executive Director of 350.org issued the following statement: "Those most responsible for the climate crisis in the first place are gathered at the World Economic Forum. Together, banks and pension funds present in  more
6 Points Creative Arts Academy's Founding Director Unger to Receive Association of Reform Jewish Educators Distinguished Educator Honor
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Union for Reform Judaism issued the following news release on Jan. 23: The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) proudly announces that Jo-Ellen Unger, RJE, has been named a 2020 Distinguished Educator by the Association of Reform Jewish Educators (ARJE). Unger, the founding director of the URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy, is the first camp director to receive this recognition. The Distinguished Educator Honor is awarded to educators who exemplify the values of ARJE and ma  more
AARP Travel Trend Survey: Boomers Show No Sign of Slowing Down
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- AARP issued the following news release: A new AARP Travel survey reveals older Americans are embracing the chance to take flight this year, with most Baby Boomers expecting to spend $7,800 on vacations in 2020, a big jump from $6,600 in 2019. The annual travel trends survey examines the travel behaviors, expectations and planning among Boomers (ages 55 to 73), Gen Xers (39 to 54), Millennials (22 to 38), and families. For domestic travelers, Florida is the most popular v  more
ACLU Demands National Archives Release Records on Doctored Women's March Photo
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release on Jan. 22: * * * - Government Agency Blurred Protest Signs Critical of Trump and Referencing Women's Bodies * * * The American Civil Liberties Union is demanding the National Archives turn over all records concerning its decision to alter a 2017 Women's March   more
Africa-America Institute: The Council on Foundations Names Melissa Howell to 2020 Career Pathways Cohort
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Africa-America Institute issued the following news: * * * - Program Creates Diversity Pipeline for Next-Gen Executives in Philanthropy * * * The Council on Foundations , named to the 2020 Career Pathways cohort, amid a group of 24 industry leaders. Career Pathways is a development program designed to increase the number of diverse candidates in the philanthropic leadership pipeline. "The Africa-America Institute (AAI) is proud to have our Senior Director of Programs  more
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Takes Tax Compliance and Advisory Services to the Cloud With Integrated Expert Solutions From Wolters Kluwer
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release on Jan. 23: * * * - Combination of cloud-based CCH Axcess(TM) and CCH(R) ProSystem fx(R) helps business increase collaboration, be more efficient, and better advise its clients. * * * The next feature in the Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting series showcasing future-ready tax and accounting businesses that are achieving peak performance by embracing digital transformation spotlights AgCountry(R) Farm Credit Services,   more
AICPA's Financial Reporting Executive Committee Seeks Feedback on Insurance Entities Working Drafts: Targeted Improvements to Long-Duration Contracts
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued the following news release: The American Institute of CPA's (AICPA) Financial Reporting Executive Committee (FinREC) has issued several working drafts of accounting issues for Insurance Entities, related to the implementation of FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-12, Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts, and is requesting feedback. The new FASB accounting standard on L  more
Albany Med Welcomes Epileptologist Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Marianna Spanaki-Varelas, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., FAES, a neurologist specializing in epilepsy, has joined Albany Med's Department of Neurology. She has been practicing clinical epilepsy since 2000, with an emphasis on women's issues in epilepsy, diagnosis and treatment of drug resistant epilepsy and interpretation of continuous EEG studies. She also offers presurgical evalua  more
Albany Med Welcomes Pediatric Cancer Specialist Dr. Kanya Ayyanar
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Kanyalakshmi "Kanya" Ayyanar, M.D., a pediatric neuro-oncologist, has joined Albany Med's Department of Pediatrics, as the director of the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital. She was also appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, the Joseph and Anna Landis Endowed Chair for Pedi  more
Alliance for Quality Education Issues Statement on New York Gov. Cuomo Budget Address
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement on Jan. 21: In response to Governor Cuomo's budget address, education advocacy group the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement. "We all know that when it comes to budget proposals from Governor Cuomo, the devil is in the details," said Jasmine Gripper, Executive Director, Alliance for Quality Education. "What we know is true is: education is the civil rights issue of our d  more
Alternative Pain-Control Strategy Reduces Need for Opioids in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 22 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: With nearly all patients who undergo treatment for cancers of the head and neck experiencing oral mucositis, or painful mouth sores, effective pain control is one of the main goals of physicians and care teams. Looking to provide more effective relief for patients while also reducing the need for opioid painkillers, a team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center explored whether g  more
American Jewish World Service Issues Statement Applauding International Court of Justice for Seeking Accountability in Myanmar
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- American Jewish World Service issued the following statement on Jan. 23: * * * - American Jewish World Service (AJWS) says ruling is an important step toward justice for the Rohingya people * * * Tracey Gurd, Senior Director of Civil and Political Rights and Advocacy for American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading global Jewish human rights organization, issued the following statement as the International Court of Justice ordered provisional measures on The Gambia  more
American Jewish World Service Issues Statement Demanding Action Against Rohingya Genocide
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- American Jewish World Service issued the following statement: * * * - American Jewish World Service (AJWS) and the Jewish Rohingya Justice Network* demand that the U.S. support the Rohingya people * * * 52 Jewish organizations and over 500 Jewish clergy from 40 states joined to send a letter to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee demanding action to stop the Rohingya genocide. Hannah Weilbacher, Program Officer for Jewish Advocacy and Engagement for American Jewish Wo  more
American Jewish World Service Issues Statement on 3rd Anniversary of Global Gag Rule
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- American Jewish World Service issued the following statement on Jan. 23 by Vice President for Programs Shari Turitz on the third anniversary of the global gag rule: * * * - American Jewish World Service (AJWS) elevates the voices of groups affected by the draconian rule in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. * * * "Today, on the three-year anniversary of the imposition of the Trump administration's global gag rule, American Jewish World Service (AJWS) demands  more
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog Announces Addition of Dr. Thomas F. Schutte to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The AKC Museum of the Dog is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas F. Schutte to their Board of Directors. Schutte is President Emeritus at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. Since 1993, he has been credited with increasing Pratt's enrollment, developing global programs, increasing degree offerings and number of faculty. His efforts have strengthened Pratt financially, while enhancing its standing as a le  more
American National Standards Institute Hosts Chinese Shale Gas Standards Delegation
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: On January 7, 2020, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) welcomed the Chinese National Energy Administration, Technical Committee 26 (NEA/TC 26)-the Chinese Shale Gas Standards Technical Committee, to its Washington D.C. headquarters. Arranged by the U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program (ECP), the trip provided the delegation with the opportunity to learn more about the U.S. standardiz  more
American National Standards Institute Releases Latest Issue of ANSI in China Newsletter
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) international policy department has released the 2019 fourth quarter edition of its ANSI in China Newsletter, a resource for updates on technical activities, policy decisions, trade matters, and other information of interest to ANSI members operating in or interacting with China. The English version of the newsletter is available exclusively to ANS  more
American National Standards Institute Signs Memorandum of Understanding With China Automotive Technology and Research Center
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: * * * - MOU recognizes importance of adopting international standards to foster innovation and facilitate international trade * * * During a recent trip to China, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Auto Standardization Research Institute (ASRI) at the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC). Under the signed MOU,   more
American National Standards Institute: People on the Move
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: People on the Move highlights the career advancements of high-level trailblazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization, contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and conformance community. The Composite Panel Association (CPA), a member and accredited standards developer of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has announced several c  more
American Society of Civil Engineers: Starace Honored With OPAL Award in Government
RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news: James Starace, P.E., M.ASCE, chief engineer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and a demonstrated leader of public sector projects and programs, has been honored by ASCE as the 2020 Outstanding Projects And Leaders award winner in government. The ASCE OPAL awards honor outstanding civil engineering leaders for their lifetime accomplishments. This year's OPAL winners will be recognized  more
American Society of Travel Advisors' Vacation Do Over Winners Unbox Travel Itinerary
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The American Society of Travel Agents issued the following news release: The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) unveiled the latest chapter of its groundbreaking Vacation Do Over campaign, focusing on "the reveal" and interactions between the ASTA-member travel advisor selected to execute the trip and the campaign-winning Freemyer family. "The goal of Vacation Do Over is to capture the essence of what it's like to have a travel advisor personally connect with you,   more
Americans' Financial Satisfaction Moved From Record Lows to All-Time Highs Over Last Decade: AICPA Index
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued the following news release: * * * - Americans' financial satisfaction starts the 2020's at an all-time high - PFS 750 Market index hits new record, remains leading source of financial pleasure * * * Thanks to a late 2019 stock market surge, Americans' financial satisfaction has roared into the 2020's. The average American should be feeling their strongest sense of financial well-being ever, according to the A  more
As J&J Releases Earnings, Doctors Without Borders Protests Price of Lifesaving TB Drug in Front of New York Stock Exchange
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news on Jan. 22: Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) protested in front of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, demanding the pharmaceutical corporation Johnson & Johnson (J&J) make the tuberculosis (TB) drug bedaquiline available for all people with drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) for no more than a dollar a day. The price of this crucial drug must be lowered to reflect the joint con  more
Asia Society Museum Presents the Art of Impermanence
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The Asia Society issued the following news release: Through nearly 70 masterpieces of calligraphy, painting, sculpture, ceramics, lacquers, and textiles drawn from two of America's great Japanese art collections, The Art of Impermanence examines Japan's unique and nuanced references to transience. Impermanence is a pervasive subject in Japanese thought and art. Objects in the exhibition span from the Jomon period (ca. 15,000-300 BCE) to the twentieth century. From images t  more
Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health: NYU - Marketing Influences on Perceptions of Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research involving New York University College of Global Public Health, dated Jan. 13: A study co-authored by Dr. Raymond Niaura, interim chair of the Department of Epidemiology and professor of social and behavioral sciences at New York University College of Global Public Health, was published by Nicotine and Tobacco Research titled "Marketing Influences on Perceptions of Reduced Nicotin  more
Astrobiology Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 24 -- Astrobiology, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on findings and discoveries from interplanetary exploration and laboratory research, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2019 edition: Research Articles: * Plastic Silica Conglomerate with an Extremophile Microbial Matrix in a Hot-Water Stream Paleoenvironment * Physiology, Metabolism, and Fossilization of Hot-Spring Filamentous Microbial Mats * Boron Isotopes in the Puga Ge  more
Astrobiology Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 24 -- Astrobiology, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on findings and discoveries from interplanetary exploration and laboratory research, published research articles, including the following topics, in its January 2020 edition: Research Articles: * Infrared Spectroscopic Detection of Biosignatures at Lake Tirez, Spain: Implications for Mars * Adenine Adsorbed onto Montmorillonite Exposed to Ionizing Radiation: Essays on Prebiotic Chemistry * Detecting Endoge  more
Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt to Deliver Opening Keynote at IBPA Publishing University 2020
MANHATTAN BEACH, California, Jan. 22 -- The Independent Book Publishers Association issued the following news release: The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), whose mission is to lead and serve the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success, announced that Barnes & Noble, Inc. CEO James Daunt will deliver the opening keynote at IBPA Publishing University 2020, scheduled for April 3-4, 2020 in Redondo Beach, California. During an interview at  more
BBWAA Hall of Fame Election Results Revealed Tuesday, Jan. 21
COOPERSTOWN, New York, Jan. 21 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: There are still a few weeks left until the start of Spring Training, but the biggest moment of the 2020 baseball calendar is less than 36 hours away. The results of the 76th Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame election will be revealed at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 21. MLB Network will air extensive coverage, interviews and analysis beginning at 3 p.m. ET, then t  more
BMC Psychiatry Journal Issues Research Articles in 2019 Edition
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 -- BMC Psychiatry, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features prevention, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders, molecular genetics, pathophysiology and epidemiology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its 2019 edition: * Child maltreatment, peer victimization, and social anxiety in adulthood: a cross-sectional study in a treatment-seeking sample * Cognitive behavioural therapy for the treatment of late life depression: study protoc  more
Brooklyn Nets' DeAndre Jordan Receives December NBA Cares Community Assist Award Presented by Kaiser Permanente
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan has received the December NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his efforts to brighten the holidays for children and families through his "6 Days of Giving" initiative, the NBA announced. The award recognizes a player each month who best reflects the passion that the league and NBA players share for giving back to their comm  more
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Issues Statement on Gov. Cuomo's Call to End Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following statement by President Matthew L. Myers on on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call to end sale of flavored e-cigarettes: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call today in his executive budget for statewide legislation to end the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes in New York. Passage of such legislation would be a tremendous victory for New York's kids and protect them from nicotine a  more
Cancer Action Network Issues Statement on New York Gov. Cuomo Budget
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement: * * * - Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Flavored Tobacco * * * In his budget message, Governor Cuomo called for restricting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, including menthol, in New York State. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior New York Government Relations Director Julie Hart released the following statement: "While we are encouraged to see New  more
Catholic Charities of Buffalo: Appeal 2020 Launches for Volunteers in Tri-County Area
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 22 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release: About 40 Appeal parish volunteers, clergy, and Catholic Charities' staff attended a volunteer training workshop on Jan. 8 to help kick off Appeal 2020 in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. The event was held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in East Pembroke in preparation for the annual campaign, which carries a goal of $10 milli  more
Catholic Charities of Buffalo: Volunteers From Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties Help Launch Appeal 2020
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 22 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release on Jan. 21: The event was held at the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany St. Elizabeth Motherhouse in preparation for the 96th annual campaign, which carries a goal of $10 million. The patron saint for Appeal 2020 is Saint Joseph. Working under the theme "Think of Me," Appeal volunteers from Allegany and Cattaraugus counties will begin reaching out to individuals and businesses in the community to encourag  more
Center for Constitutional Rights: Groups File Motion in U.S. Supreme Court to Continue Blocking 'Public Charge' Immigration Rule
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * - Justices to Decide Whether to Hear Trump Administration's Appeal to Lift Preliminary Injunction Protecting Millions of Immigrant Families * * * advocates filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's appeal to lift the last remaining nationwide "public charge" preliminary injunction, secured in Make the Road New York v. Cuccinelli. On Jan  more
Center for Constitutional Rights: Immigrant Rights Advocates and Individual Immigrants File Petition to Block Three Interrelated 'Public Charge' Rules
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on Jan. 22: * * * - Plaintiffs Seek A Preliminary Injunction To Protect Immigrants Seeking Green Cards While Litigation Continues * * * Immigrant rights advocates filed a petition in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) for a preliminary injunction in Make the Road New York v. Pompeo, the first federal lawsuit seeking to jointly block three interrelated "Public Charge"  more
Center for Reproductive Rights Issues Statement on 47th Anniversary of Roe Vs. Wade
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following statement on Jan. 21 by CEO Nancy Northup: "This week marks 47 years since the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed our constitutional guarantee to reproductive freedom in Roe v. Wade. But that guarantee has been whittled away in the decades since. Today's reality is that accessing abortion care in many states is extremely challenging, rendering Roe meaningless for some women. States have figured out how to shut down clinics a  more
Center for Reproductive Rights Issues Statement on Approval of Reproductive Health Services Providers in Texas
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following statement: Yesterday, on the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved a previously-denied waiver request by the state of Texas for federal Medicaid funding to administer a family planning program that discriminates against reproductive health care providers. The approval upends a longstanding Medicaid requirement that enrollees be able to receive services from th  more
Christopher Riano to Lead State Bar Association Committee on LGBTQ People, Law
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Christopher R. Riano, a lecturer in constitutional law and government at Columbia University and assistant counsel to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, has been appointed to chair the New York State Bar Association's Committee on LGBTQ People and the Law. "Christopher is one of the best and brightest young minds in our profession, and I can think of no better choice to lead this critically important committe  more
CLIMB - Conquer - Cure - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society'S Big Climb Reaches New Heights Nationwide
RYE BROOK, New York, Jan. 22 -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following news release: * * * - Generations of Volunteers Step Up to Take Down Cancer * * * What do the Columbia Center in Seattle, Capella Tower in Minneapolis and Salesforce Tower in San Francisco have in common? They are all iconic buildings with 1,000 or more steps, and they are sites for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) latest fundraising innovation - BIG CLIMB. As a global leader in the fight against c  more
Cohen Children's Medical Center Unveils Pediatric Cardiology, General Surgery Practice
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Jan. 25 -- Cohen Children's Medical Center, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news: * * * - Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists opens * * * Cohen Children's Medical Center has opened a 26,000-square-foot pediatric outpatient practice in New Hyde Park that includes pediatric cardiology and general surgery in a facility near the hospital. The new cardiology space, to be known as Cohen Children's Northwell Health  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Lippman Wins NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Jan. 23 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Professor and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator Zachary Lippman has been awarded the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences. This NAS Prize recognizes extraordinary contributions to agriculture or to the understanding of the biology of a species fundamentally important to agriculture or food production. Lippman  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: New Tool for Investigating Brain Cells, Parkinson's, & More
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Jan. 23 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: NMDARs (N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors) serve as valves on nerve cells, controlling the flow of electrical signals in the brain. This special group of receptors is suspect in many neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's, epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson's. Biologists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) and chemists from the University of Bristol have joined forces, creating a chemical  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: What Google Could Learn From a Fruit Fly
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Jan. 22 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * - By tapping into life's algorithms, scientists are finding elegant solutions to some of the hardest problems in computer science. * * * Let's say you're at a big office party full of people, both coworkers and strangers, when someone walks up to you. You have a split second to determine if you know this person or not; you don't want to make the faux pas of re-introducing yourself to y  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Discover Tools and Resources at the Knowledge Center Open House
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: On Jan. 28, the Health Sciences Library at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) will host its first Open House to connect employees and students with new resources, tools, and experts from offices across campus. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Knowledge Center, located on the lobby level of the Hammer Health Sciences Center. The Knowledge Center is a 24/7 information   more
Community Foundation of Central New York: Gifting Minimum Distributions to Charity
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 20 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: Many people spend years looking forward to retirement, but quite often when the time comes to take required distributions from their IRA, they find they are not ready. They usually either do not need the extra income yet or do not want to pay taxes on the additional income. Let's take the example of a couple, Jack and Diane, who reached this crossroads a few years ago. Not needing the money f  more
Counter Extremism Project: Four Terrorism Trends That Will Mark 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release on Jan. 24: The safety of Europeans and the security of Europe in 2020 will be marked by four trends in terrorism: the resurgence of ISIS in the Middle East along with the increased risk of terrorist attacks, returning foreign fighters and jihadists facing trials, Internet platform rules on online terrorist content, and terrorist financing. The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) and the Center for the Analysis of  more
Counter Extremism Project: Iran-Backed Houthis Suspected of Ballistic Missile Attack at Yemen
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - At Least 116 Dead In Attack At Al-Estiqbal Military Camp In Marib * * * On January 18, 2020, ballistic missiles struck a mosque at the al-Estiqbal military camp in Marib, killing at least 116 people in what was reportedly one of the deadliest attacks in Yemen's civil war. Although there was no immediate claim by the Houthi rebels, Yemen's government condemned the Iran-backed extremist group for the   more
Counter Extremism Project: Officials Detail Base's Plans for Violence at Richmond Gun Rally
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Neo-Nazi Group Planned On Ambushing Attendees; Denounces Arrest On Telegram * * * Last week's arrest of Patrik Jordan Mathews and two other members of the neo-Nazi group the Base shifted to the courtroom Tuesday, as federal prosecutors outlined how the accused planned on inciting violence at a gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia. Amongst other tactics, the members planned on "ambushing" the polic  more
Counter Extremism Project: Seven Suspected Members of Neo-Nazi Group Base Arrested for Charges Including Criminal Intent to Commit Murder
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Users Of 8chan Successor, 8kun, Continue Praise For Christchurch Shooter Brenton Tarrant * * * The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. This week, seven suspected members of neo-Nazi group, the Base, were arrested for various charges including firearms related crim  more
Counter Extremism Project: Tech and Terrorism - U.N.-Designated Individuals Maintain Social Media Presence
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: Facebook has made claims that it refers to international sanctions lists when working to remove terrorist content from their sites. However, researchers at the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) have discovered that U.N.-designated persons and organizations maintain a robust social media presence. Simple searches for social media accounts associated with individuals and entities explicitly identified as being in  more
Cyberpsychology, Behavior & Social Networking Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 24 -- Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal that says it publishes research on understanding the social, behavioral and psychological impact of social networking practices, including Twitter, Facebook and internet gaming and commerce, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2020 edition: * Assessment and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders with Virtual Reality: A Comprehensive Research Chart * Auti-Si  more
Dean of Buffalo Law School Among Those Honored by New York State Bar Association's Torts, Insurance, Compensation Law Section
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Aviva Abramovsky, dean of the University at Buffalo School of Law, will be honored by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law (TICL) Section with the Professor David D. Siegel Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the study of New York law. "I am thrilled and honored to be recognized by the New York State Bar Association, and particularl  more
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker Elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA
COOPERSTOWN, New York, Jan. 22 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: Derek Jeter received the second-highest plurality in the history of Baseball Writers' Association of America voting for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in being elected Tuesday along with Larry Walker in the 2020 balloting verified by Ernst & Young. Of the 397 ballots cast by select 10-year members of the BBWAA, Jeter was named on 396 (99.7 percent), second only to former New Y  more
Doctors Without Borders: Greece Denies Health Care to Severely Sick Refugee Children
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: In Moria camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece is deliberately depriving at least 140 children of adequate medical care for chronic, complex, and life-threatening diseases, the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said calling on the Greek government to evacuate all severely ill children for treatment on the Greek mainland or in ot  more
Drug Policy Alliance Issues Statement on N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Adding Marijuana Legalization to Budget Proposal
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following statement by State Director Kassandra Frederique in response to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal reaffirming support for comprehensive marijuana legalization: * * * - Full Equity in Adult-Use Cannabis Program Must include Reinvesting in Communities Harmed By Marijuana Prohibition * * * "We are pleased to see Governor Cuomo's commitment to passing comprehensive marijuana legalization in the state budget this year,  more
Drug Policy Alliance: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back - New Report Warns Against Harsh Penalties for Illicit Fentanyl
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release on Jan. 22: * * * - Report Coincides with Congressional Efforts to Pass SOFA and the FIGHT Fentanyl Act, Which Would Repeat Past Mistakes, Undermine Sentencing Reform Efforts * * * The Drug Policy Alliance released Criminal Justice Reform in the Fentanyl Era: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back, a new report highlighting the dangers of policymaking based on renewed drug war hysteria in response to fentanyl. The repo  more
Earthjustice: N.Y. Public Service Commission Undermines Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act by Approving ConEd Proposal
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * - The Commission's decision fails to protect ratepayers and takes a step backwards on the state's goals of customer cost savings and reducing dependence on fossil fuels * * * The Pace Energy and Climate Center (Pace), represented by Earthjustice, is disappointed that the NY Public Service Commission declined to comply with the State's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and to step away from a busi  more
Economist, Author Allison Schrager Joins Manhattan Institute as Senior Fellow
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release: The Manhattan Institute is proud to announce that economist and author Allison Schrager has joined the Manhattan Institute as a senior fellow, focusing on economic policy. Her work will expand the Institute's portfolio of work in the areas of public finance, pensions, tax policy, labor markets, and monetary policy. Schrager is an economist, journalist, author of An Economist Walks into a Brothel  more
Educators for Excellence: Survey of America's Teachers Outlines Policy Priorities as Election Season Begins
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release: Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, released results from the Voices from the Classroom 2020 survey, the most comprehensive national survey of public school teachers. "In previous elections, students and teachers have often been treated as an afterthought at best," said Daniel Gannon, a high school history teacher and member of E4E-New York. "With this report, we hope to bring the most urg  more
Educators for Excellence: Survey of America's Teachers Outlines Policy Priorities for Nation and New York City
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release: Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, released results from the Voices from the Classroom 2020 survey, the most comprehensive national survey of public school teachers. An oversample of New York City teachers were surveyed to enable deeper, city-level analysis. "In previous elections, students and teachers have often been treated as an afterthought at best," said Daniel Gannon, a high school   more
Enterprise Community Partners: Program Participants Announced for N.Y. Anti-Displacement Learning Network in Partnership With Attorney General
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Enterprise Community Partners issued the following news release: * * * - Ten municipalities and counties were selected to receive peer-to-peer learning and technical assistance as part of the first two phases of the program * * * Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) in partnership with the New York State Attorney General announced the selection of ten municipalities and counties to participate in the New York State Anti-Displacement Learning Network. Broome County,  more
Environment & Planning A - Economy & Space Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
LONDON, England, Jan. 20 -- Environment and Planning A - Economy and Space, a journal of economic research, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: Featured graphics: * Delta-shaped openness: Visualizing the foreign capital in mainland China * Mapping the topology of the air transport network in Turkey * Cities reshaped by Airbnb: A case study in New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles Theme issue articles: * Market analysis beyond market fetishi  more
Environmental Advocates of New York Responds to Governor Cuomo's Executive Budget Proposal
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following news release on Jan. 23: Governor Cuomo's 2020-2021 budget proposal includes $500 million in new funding for water infrastructure projects. The following statement in response can be attributed to Maureen Cunningham, Senior Director for Clean Water for Environmental Advocates of New York: "We applaud the continued investment of $500 million in clean water funding. However, $500 million isn't nearly enough to   more
Environmental Defense Fund Issues Statement on New York PSC Approval for Gas, Electric Rate Plan
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Mary Barber, director of legislative and regulatory affairs: The New York Public Service Commission yesterday approved a new gas and electric rate plan for Con Edison customers in New York City and Westchester through 2022. The decision approves the utility's budget, and utility earnings opportunities for electrifying transportation, including trucks and buses, as well as heating in buildings. The order comes  more
Environmental Defense Fund Issues Statement Regarding Chemical Explosion in Houston Area
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Elena Craft, senior director for climate and health: "It is saddening and infuriating to see more people die because of another chemical explosion in the Houston area. "These deadly tragedies cannot be the new normal in a city and region where industrial threats abound. "Government at all levels must act to ensure the health and safety of workers and the people living near these facilities, and that start  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Arizona's Utility Commits to 100% Clean Power by 2050, Growing Momentum for Climate Action
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by President Fred Krupp: "Arizona Public Service joins power companies in all regions of our nation that are committing to achieve 100% clean power by 2050. Arizona has an urgent stake in eliminating climate pollution. "Hotter temperatures pose a clear and present danger to Arizona's people, its water, its environment and its economy. The Arizona Public Service commitment to 100% clean power will also accelerat  more
Environmental Working Group, Actor Ruffalo Applaud N.Y. Gov. Cuomo for Taking Action to Protect New Yorkers from PFAS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo and EWG president Ken Cook praised New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for taking bold action to reduce PFAS pollution. "No one is doing more to address the threats posed by PFAS pollution than Gov. Cuomo," said Ruffalo. Late last month, Gov. Cuomo worked with state legislators to ban the use of firefighting foam made with PFAS, a major source of PFAS pollution. New York state offi  more
Environmental Working Group: PFAS Contamination of Tap Water Far More Prevalent Than Previously Reported
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Jan. 22: * * * - New Detections of 'Forever Chemicals' in New York, D.C., Other Major Cities * * * New laboratory tests commissioned by EWG have for the first time found the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS in the drinking water of dozens of U.S. cities, including major metropolitan areas. The results confirm that the number of Americans exposed to PFAS from contaminated tap water has been dr  more
Episcopal Relief & Development Provides Assistance After Disasters in the Philippines
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news release: Episcopal Relief & Development is providing emergency assistance through the Episcopal CARE Foundation (E-CARE), the relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, to communities impacted by several recent natural disasters in the Southern Tagalog provinces of the Philippines. Since October 2019, the Philippines has been struck by a succession of natural disasters. The Provi  more
Episcopal Relief and Development: Anglican Church Partners Respond to Wildfires in Australia
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news release: Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the Anglican Board of Mission, the national mission agency of the Anglican Church of Australia, in response to the devastating wildfires that have affected every province in the country. In New South Wales alone, fires have consumed almost 5 million hectares of wildlife, parks and land, destroying more than 1,300 houses and forcing thousands to seek shelter  more
Episcopal Relief and Development: Supporting the Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico in Response to Earthquakes
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news release: * * * - Ongoing Support to the Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico * * * Episcopal Relief & Development continues to support the Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico and Programa REDES, the diocese's disaster response team, in response to the recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico. Episcopal Relief & Development's US Disaster Program team remains in close contact with the diocese as they provide ongoing emergen  more
Ethereum Classic Labs Commits $1 Million In Partnership With UNICEF Innovation Fund to Promote Blockchain-Based Social Impact Solutions
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release: Ethereum Classic Labs, the core development and accelerator organization for the Ethereum Classic blockchain, announced a $1 million commitment that will launch a key partnership with the UNICEF Innovation Fund. Blockchain start-ups that are working on social impact projects in emerging markets with the support of the UNICEF Innovation Fund will be selected to receive follow-on development funding from ETC Labs. Pr  more
Family Equality Council: Coalition Applauds Gov. Cuomo's Leadership to Protect Modern Families in New York
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Family Equality Council issued the following news release: * * * - State of the State Proposal Would End New York's Ban on Surrogacy, Create Legal Certainty for Families Using Assisted Reproductive Technology. * * * The Protecting Modern Families Coalition, a coalition of women's, LGBTQ, infertility, faith and other organizations dedicated to easing the burden in New York for families who rely on assisted reproductive technology, lauds Governor Cuomo's inclusion of t  more
Family Equality Council: Surrogates Issue Letter in Support of Child-Parent Security Act
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The Family Equality Council issued the following news release on Jan. 23: A group of more than 200 women who have acted as gestational surrogates sent a letter (https://fmeq.co/surrogates-letter) to New York State elected leaders calling on them to pass the Child-Parent Security Act in this year's legislative session. The legislation was included in Governor Andrew Cuomo's executive budget presented earlier this week. "We know better than anyone what it takes to se  more
Feinstein Institutes Unveil First Long-Term Vagus Nerve Stimulation Implant in Mice
MANHASSET, New York, Jan. 25 -- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research issued the following news release: * * * - Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine proves chronic stimulation of vagus nerve * * * For the first time, the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health presented data showing the effective use of a long-term vagus nerve implant in mice. The data regarding vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), a potential game-changing therapy for multiple chronic conditions, was deli  more
Fifth Third Bank Teams Up With Local Initiatives Support Corp. Affiliate NEF on Opportunity Zone Investments
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The Local Initiatives Support Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - Fifth Third Bank Announces $100 Million Investment in Opportunity Zones * * * Fifth Third Bank, National Association, announced that it would invest $100 million in projects that support community development through four Opportunity Zone fund partners. The first two partners were announced at a 9:00 AM press conference at the national headquarters of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LIS  more
Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Endorses Pat Hackett and Tracy Mitrano for U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund issued the following news release: * * * - LGBTQ representation in the U.S. Congress can double in 2020 * * * LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office, endorsed Pat Hackett and Tracy Mitrano for U.S. House. If elected, Hackett would become the first openly LGBTQ member of Congress from Indiana and Mitrano the first LGBTQ woman from New York. Earlier, Victory Fund also announ  more
Girls Who Code Flagship Program Enters 9th Year
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Girls Who Code issued the following news on Jan. 21: * * * - Organization's Summer Immersion Program to launch in 20 markets nationwide, bringing computer science education to over 1,500 girls in summer 2020 * * * Girls Who Code, the international nonprofit working to close the gender gap in technology and challenge the stereotype of what a coder looks like, announced its ninth year of programming for its flagship Summer Immersion Program. The program, which offers risin  more
GLSEN Denounces Harmful New Religious Exemptions Proposed by the Trump Administration
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network issued the following news release: GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ students, denounced the harmful religious exemptions to federally funded programs across nine federal agencies recently proposed by the Trump Administration. These new regulations would - among other things - make it easier for schools to qualify for Title IX exemptions as "religious schools," and  more
Greens to Cuomo: Fix the Budget With Single-Payer, Taxing the Rich, and Public Power
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The Green Party of New York issued the following news release: Green Party officials said Gov. Cuomo had proposed an austerity budget and that his refusal to adopt truly progressive policies meant working class New Yorkers would continue to suffer. Green officers said now was the time for single-payer, universal health care (New York Health Act) to be passed as it would cover all New Yorkers besides reducing state and local budget expenses, and help permanently close the Me  more
Human Gene Therapy Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 23 -- Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal that says it focuses on the human aspect of gene therapy, published research articles, including the following topics, in its January 2020 edition: Gene Therapy Briefs: * Gene Therapy on the Ascent Pathways in Gene Therapy: * Translational Medicine: Evolution, Fulfillment, and Belief in Gene Therapy Reviews: * Public Acceptability of Gene Therapy and Gene Editing for Human Use: A Systematic Review * Can Aden  more
Human Rights Watch: China - Free Rights Defenders for Lunar New Year
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - New Videos from Families of Activists Wrongfully Detained * * * In new videos, detainees' family members urge the authorities to release their loved ones. "Numerous Chinese rights defenders will be languishing in detention facilities and prisons over the Lunar New Year instead of spending the holiday with their families," said Yaqiu Wang, China researcher. "China's authorities are increasingly treating privat  more
Human Rights Watch: Hong Kong - Improve Privacy Ordinance Rights Protections
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Upcoming Legislative Review Overly Narrow * * * Hong Kong legislators should ensure that the review of the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance will include amendments that improve privacy rights protections, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Constitutional Affairs. The panel is set to review the ordinance, which has not been revised since 2012, on January  more
Human Rights Watch: Maldives - Protect Mangroves From Further Loss
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Tree Destruction Exacerbates Flooding Threatening Islanders * * * The Maldives government should preserve a mangrove forest that helps protect local residents against increased risks from flooding and coastal erosion, Human Rights Watch said. A large portion of the mangrove forest on the northern island of Kulhudhuffushi was previously destroyed to build an airport, and authorities are now considering plans to  more
Human Rights Watch: Myanmar - Government Rohingya Report Falls Short
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - War Crimes Admitted, but Full Findings Not Released * * * Myanmar's investigation of its 2017 "clearance operations" contains selective admissions of military wrongdoing but does not begin to address the massive violations by government security forces against Rohingya Muslims, Human Rights Watch said. Myanmar's donors and concerned governments should be clear that the Independent Commission of Enquiry's repor  more
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Announces Recipients of Nation's First Gender Equity Grants
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Mount Sinai Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - Annual Distinguished Scholar Award Aims to Break Down Barriers to Equity in Medical Research * * * The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai--an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care announced the recipients of the first-of-its-kind Distinguished Scholar Award, a new annual grant sponsored by the Office of Gender Equity in Science and Medicine. The a  more
Ichan School of Medicine: Largest Autism Sequencing Study to Date Identifies 102 Genes Associated With Condition
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release on Jan. 23: In the largest genetic sequencing study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to date, researchers have identified 102 genes associated with risk for autism. The study also shows significant progress towards teasing apart the genes associated with ASD from those associated with intellectual disability and developmental delay, conditions which often overlap. The study results are published   more
International Rescue Committee CEO Miliband Issues Remarks at World Economic Forum
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following remarks on Jan. 24 by President and CEO David Miliband at the World Economic Forum: I've been CEO of the International Rescue Committee, a global humanitarian charity, for six years. I oversee a team of over 30,000 staff and volunteers across nearly 40 countries. One fear is greater than all others: the news that one of our staff has been killed. I'm getting more of those messages every year. That's what I want to talk  more
International Trademark Association's Europe Conference Will Explore Building and Maintaining Brands in Sports and Esports Industries
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release, dated Jan. 21: The International Trademark Association will focus on hot brand-related issues facing the sports and esports industries from the perspectives of brand stewards, intellectual property (IP) professionals, and athletes at its 2020 Europe Conference--Brands, Sports, and Esports: A Brand (R)evolution, in Madrid, Spain, on February 17-18. The Conference will feature representatives from maj  more
Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 24 -- The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal that provides scientific research for the evaluation and integration of complementary and alternative medicine into mainstream medical practice, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2020 edition: Review Article: * Managing Depression with Bupleurum chinense Herbal Formula: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Original  more
Journal of Cell Biology Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 -- The Journal of Cell Biology, a peer-reviewed journal that describe applied cell biology in immunology, neurobiology, metabolism, virology, developmental biology and plant biology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its January 2020 edition: Reviews: * The complexity of the serine glycine one-carbon pathway in cancer * Autophagy and cancer: Modulation of cell death pathways and cancer cell adaptations * Modulation of the immune microenvironme  more
Journal of Medicinal Food Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 24 -- The Journal of Medicinal Food, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the medicinal value and biomedical effects of food materials, published research articles, including the following topics, in its January 2020 edition: Reviews: * Potential Hypoglycemic Effect of Pomegranate Juice and Its Mechanism of Action: A Systematic Review * A Review of the Pharmacological Efficacy and Safety of Licorice Root from Corroborative Clinical Trial Findings Full Communi  more
Judge Michael M. Mohun to Receive Vincent E. Doyle Award at State Bar Annual Meeting
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: The Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will recognize the Honorable Michael M. Mohun (Bennington, NY), Wyoming County Court Judge, with the Vincent E. Doyle Jr. Award for Outstanding Judicial Contribution in the Criminal Justice System on Wednesday, January 29 at the NYSBA Annual Meeting. The Doyle Award recognizes judicial efforts to improve the administration  more
Lakers' Frank Vogel Earns Spot as Head Coach of Team LeBron in 2020 NBA All-Star Game
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel and his staff will coach Team LeBron in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the United Center in Chicago. The 69th NBA All-Star Game, featuring Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis, will air live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and ESPN Radio in the United States. NBA All-Star 2020 will reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages. W  more
Lakers' LeBron James, Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Named Starters, Captains for 2020 NBA All-Star Game
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the list of 10 players - two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference - selected by fans, current NBA players and a media panel to start in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. As the All-Star starters who led their respective conferences in fan votes during NBA All-Star Voting 2020 presented by Google, James  more
Lancet Child & Adolescent Health Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, a journal that says it features child health across the disciplines of general paediatrics, adolescent medicine, or child development, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: Articles: * Mortality in children and adolescents following presentation to hospital after non-fatal self-harm in the Multicentre Study of Self-harm: a prospective observational cohort study * DNA methylation-based profili  more
LatinoJustice Launches New Documentary Film Series 'Decolonize Justice' Depicting True Stories of Latinos Impacted by the Criminal Justice System
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release: * * * - The Series, And Its Accompanying Tools And Platforms, Will Engage Latinos In Drug Policy Reform, Racial Profiling, Crimmigration, As Well As Other Criminal Justice Issues * * * LatinoJustice has launched Decolonize Justice, a documentary film series tracing the very real link between colonization and oppression that has been fostered by the systems of law and order in the United States throughout the country  more
Leaked Details of Federal Rollback Appear to Confirm Near-Freeze of Clean Cars Program, Resulting in Huge Consumer Losses
YONKERS, New York, Jan. 24 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release: Consumer Reports' Manager of Cars & Energy Policy, Shannon Baker-Branstetter, responded to recent reporting that appears to outline the details of the administration's plan to roll back common sense Clean Car standards that would have saved consumers money and reduced harmful pollution: "If it's confirmed that the administration's own analysis of its final rule shows net losses, it's a mystery why the administrat  more
Louis Vuitton, NBA Announce Global Partnership Including Exclusive Travel Case for Larry O'Brien Trophy
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: Louis Vuitton and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a multiyear partnership that makes the French fashion house the first official Trophy Travel Case provider of the NBA. The partnership marks Louis Vuitton's first and only partnership with a North American sports league. Expertly hand-crafted in Louis Vuitton's historic Asnieres workshop on the outskirts of Paris, the trunk is coated   more
Moms Demand Action: Gun Safety Is Already Making Noise in New Mexico
MANHATTAN, New York, Jan. 24 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: * * * - Here Are the Bills Lawmakers Should Consider This Legislative Session. * * * New Mexico lawmakers returned this week to Sante Fe for a new legislative session where they'll have new opportunities to pass common-sense gun safety laws, starting with extreme risk legislation that would empower immediate family members and law enforcement officer  more
Moms Demand Action: It's Past Time That Alaska Passes a Red Flag Law
MANHATTAN, New York, Jan. 22 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Jan. 21: * * * - The 2020 Legislative Session Begins Today. * * * Alaska lawmakers return to the state capitol for a new legislative session where they'll have opportunities to pass common-sense gun safety laws, starting with HB 62, a red flag law, also known as an extreme risk law. Here's why Alaska Moms Demand Action will urge lawmakers to pass a  more
Moms Demand Action: January 20 Gun Extremist Rally in Richmond, Virginia
MANHATTAN, New York, Jan. 22 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Jan. 21: Yesterday, gun extremists - including out-of-state militia groups - descended on Richmond, hoping to intimidate lawmakers into ignoring the will of their constituents who elected a gun sense majority in November. Meanwhile, more than 100 volunteers with Moms Demand Action from Virginia and 23 states made nearly 3,000 calls on Monday alone, co  more
Mount Sinai Emergency Department Innovation: Observation Unit That Reduces Length of Stay, Raises Patient Satisfaction
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: It's a quandary facing many busy emergency departments (EDs) across the country: how to treat young patients who require emergency care and a brief stay, while reserving limited inpatient beds for the most acute cases. In winter, when respiratory cases compound the rising patient census, limited resources are stretched even thinner. In one urban ED that sees approximately 12,000 pediatric patients a year, a t  more
Mount Sinai Named Among Nation's Top Health Care Employers for Diversity by Forbes
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: The Mount Sinai Health System has once again been ranked among America's "Best Employers for Diversity" by Forbes and research firm Statista. Mount Sinai was ranked No. 3 in the "Healthcare & Social" category and No. 19 overall among 500 companies across more than 20 industries. The Health System is New York City's largest academic medical system, including eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vas  more
N.Y. State United Teachers Issues Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
LATHAM, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following statement: New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta released the following statement regarding the governor's executive budget proposal: "When it comes to fully funding public education, every year we hear the same thing at the start of the budget process: We have a huge deficit, so don't ask for more money. But what we're really asking for is for New York to keep its promises. Educational inequ  more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: Justice Announces Details of Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: Attorney General William Bar revealed further details about the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice - an initiative that was first announced in October 2019 through executive order. The commission, in both its composition and mandate, reflects this administration's rejection of nationwide policing reform efforts. "President Trump has found yet another in  more
NAACP: Leading Civil Rights, Racial Justice Organizations Support, Applaud W.K. Kellogg Foundation's National Day of Racial Healing
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The NAACP issued the following news release on Jan. 21: With daily race motivated hate crimes happening globally, pausing to participate in a National Day of Racial Healing (#NDORH) is vitally important. Many organizations, individuals, and communities will be taking collective action during the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's fourth annual National Day of Racial Healing to celebrate our racial diversity and reinforce and honor our common humanity. Among these organizations are t  more
NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Allison Fine for Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- NARAL Pro-Choice America issued the following news release on Jan. 23: * * * - Candidate in New York's 17th Congressional District Earns Endorsement from Nation's Leading Pro-Choice Advocacy Group * * * NARAL Pro-Choice America endorsed Allison Fine to represent New York's 17th Congressional District. Fine is an author, social change leader, and founder of the Network of Elected Women, a nonprofit organization that helps women elected to local offices around the countr  more
National Employment Law Project Issues Joint Statement on Minnesota Supreme Court Decision Upholding Minneapolis $15 Minimum Wage
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following joint statement on Jan. 22: In response to the Minnesota Supreme Court's decision upholding the Minneapolis $15 minimum wage ordinance as a valid exercise of the city's powers, Rebecca Dixon, executive director of the National Employment Law Project; Sherry Leiwant, co-founder and co-president of A Better Balance; and Kim Haddow, director of the Local Solutions Support Center, issued the following joint statement: "  more
National Employment Law Project Issues Statement on Clean Slate for Worker Power Report
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement on Jan. 23: Following is a statement from Rebecca Dixon, executive director of the National Employment Law Project, welcoming today's release of a groundbreaking new report, Clean Slate for Worker Power: Building a Just Economy and Democracy, issued by Harvard Law School's Labor and Worklife Program: "Two year ago, the 'Clean Slate for Worker Power' project began with a question: What would labor law look   more
National Institute for Reproductive Health Issues Statement Calling on States to Strengthen Protections for Reproductive Freedom
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The National Institute for Reproductive Health issued the following statement: * * * - One year after the passage of the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) in New York State, NIRH pledges to continue working with partners and advocates to pass proactive reproductive health, rights and justice policies in states throughout 2020 * * * Andrea Miller, president of the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH), released the following statement on the 47th anniversary of Ro  more
National Institute for Reproductive Health Issues Statement on President Trump March for Life Remarks
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The National Institute for Reproductive Health issued the following statement: In response to the extreme, inflammatory and outright dishonest remarks delivered by President Trump at the March for Life in Washington, Andrea Miller, president of the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH), released the following statement: "Trump is once again peddling blatant lies about abortion care in order to score political points with anti-abortion extremists who will stop   more
National Kidney Foundation to Present Prestigious Joel D. Kopple Award to California Doctor
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) considers the work of hundreds of specialists in the field of nephrology and selects among them those who most exemplify the relentless efforts of the NKF to enhance the lives of patients through action, education and accelerating change. Among those who will be honored at the NKF 2020 Spring Clinical Meetings in New Orleans March 25-29, will be Connie Rhee, MD,  more
National Marine Manufacturers Association: Five Boat Shows Open Across the Country This Week
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Beginning and running through the weekend, five of the industry's boat shows will be open to the public, offering the year's best deals, seminars, career opportunities, hands-on experiences and a taste of recreational boating for all ages. Check out the summaries below for the New York, Louisville, Baltimore, Minneapolis, and Chicagoland shows: The Progressive(R) Insurance New York Bo  more
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Patient Groups Disappoint on Supreme Court's Decision Not to Expedite Health Care Case
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: The National MS Society joined other patient and health advocacy groups representing millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions in expressing disappointment over the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to immediately take up the case of Texas v. United States. The groups, which include the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, America  more
Natural Resources Defense Council Issues Statement on President Trump's Remarks on Climate Change
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following statement: President Trump made the outlandish claim today in Davos, Switzerland that so-called "prophets of doom" were misleading the world about the scientific and real-world evidence of the growing dangers and rising costs of climate change. Following is a statement from John Bowman, managing director of Government Affairs the Natural Resources Defense Council: "Once again, President Trump's confused. The profi  more
New Arabic-Language Version of Sesame Street to Premiere Across the Middle East
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: For 50 years, Sesame Workshop has helped children around the world grow smarter, stronger, and kinder--and now, a brand-new, locally produced version of Sesame Street is coming to television and digital screens across the Middle East and North Africa. Ahlan Simsim ("Welcome Sesame" in Arabic), premieres February 2 on regional children's TV station MBC3, as well as on YouTube and local broadcast channels across the regio  more
New Report: Superstar Cities Need to Bring Back a 'Growth Mindset'
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * - Cities like New York and Los Angeles risk population decline if they don't learn to "scale up" * * * Having overcome previous associations with civic failures like poverty and crime, America's marquee cities like Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Los Angeles may seem to be coasting on their success. But their growth rates are slowing, and they have begun to suffer problems not of fa  more
New York Civil Liberties Union Issues Statement on President Trump March for Life Speech
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement on Jan. 24: President Trump spoke at the March for Life gathering on The National Mall and addressed New York's 2019 Reproductive Health Act. In response to the President's remarks, the NYCLU released the following statement from Executive Director, Donna Lieberman: "Today the President joined anti-abortion forces to tell lies about New York's abortion law. He wants to take the focus off his main goal of making  more
New York Farm Bureau Achieves Success at Annual American Farm Bureau Federation National Convention
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24 -- The New York Farm Bureau issued the following news release: * * * - NYFB President Elected to National AFBF Board of Directors * * * New York Farm Bureau leaders are heading back to New York with a positive outlook for national farm policy this year following a successful national convention in Austin, Texas. Delegates at the 101st Annual American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting that ran Jan. 17-21 established public policy positions for the organization, inc  more
New York Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Proposal of NYS Budget
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York Farm Bureau issued the following statement on Jan. 21 by President David Fisher: "Governor Cuomo's proposed funding of $29 million is integral to the success of a number of important agricultural programs that support research, marketing and promotion of New York farm products. In addition, New York Farm Bureau supports the proposed Environmental Protection Fund that assists with conservation and stewardship programs utilized by farmers across the stat  more
New York Law School Professor Wins State Bar's Sanford Levy Award
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: New York Law School Professor of Law Rebecca Roiphe is the 2020 recipient of the Sanford Levy Award presented by the Committee on Professional Ethics of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Roiphe will receive her award on January 29 during the NYSBA's Annual Meeting in New York City. It is presented to an individual or institution that, in the opinion of the committee, has contributed mos  more
New York State Association of Realtors: Economic Expansion, Low Inventory Fuel 2019 NYS Housing Market
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Association of Realtors issued the following news release: A strong economy sent buyers in search of their dream home in 2019, yet many were constrained by low inventory levels all year, according to the housing report released by the New York State Association of REALTORS(R). Low inventory in 2019 continued to push median sales prices up for the year. Inventory of homes for sale fell 8.4 percent to 56,214 units in 2019 compared to 2018. Median s  more
New York State Bar Association Honors Attorneys, Law Firms for Extraordinary Pro Bono Service, 2019 Empire State Counsel
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Attorneys Lindsay Heck and Lee Redeye will be honored for their pro bono service by the New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) President's Committee on Access to Justice (PCAJ) on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the 2020 NYSBA Annual Meeting. The awards will be presented at a luncheon to celebrate the attorneys who have earned the designation of Empire State Counsel(R), by performing 50 hours of pro bono   more
New York State Bar Association Honors Long Island Attorney With Lifetime Achievement Award
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: The Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Ellen Makofsky, principal, Makofsky & Associates, of Garden City, on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the 2020 NYSBA Annual Meeting. "We are both honored and proud to be able to present Ellen with the Elder Law and Special Needs Section lifetime achievement award," said Section   more
New York State Bar Association to Honor Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, Appellate Division Justice Rosalyn Richter
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: New York Court of Appeals Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and Appellate Division, First Department Justice Rosalyn H. Richter will be honored by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) on Friday, Jan. 31 at NYSBA's 2020 Annual Meeting. Judge DiFiore will receive the Judicial Section's Distinguished Jurist Award, which recognizes judicial excellence and extraordinary commitment to the law. Justice R  more
Northwell Announces Affiliation With Center for Discovery
HARRIS, New York, Jan. 23 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Meeting the needs of the developmentally disabled and other medical complexities * * * Northwell Health, New York State's largest health care provider, has signed an affiliation agreement with The Center for Discovery (TCFD), an internationally known facility in Harris, NY, providing cutting edge research, intervention and residential services for children and adults with complex conditions. The agreement will   more
Northwell Health Issues Statement on Coronavirus
NEW YORK,, Jan. 24 -- Northwell Health issued the following statement by Senior Vice President Mark Jarrett on coronavirus: Northwell Health is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak that originated in China and has health officials worldwide on alert. We are adhering to CDC recommendations and actively working with the state and county departments of health. Out of an abundance of caution, the health system is implementing existing emergency response guidelines and procedures to identify  more
Northwell Health: Zucker School of Medicine Students Teach Youngsters How to Be Healthy for Lifetime
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Jan. 23 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Barack Obama Elementary School students participate in healthy living event * * * Third-grade students from the Barack Obama Elementary School in Hempstead, NY, learned about the building blocks for being well at the second annual Healthy Living Long Island event--a public health initiative designed and led by Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell medical students to help lay the f  more
Northwell Receives Accreditation for Continuing Education Standards
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Jan. 22 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Six-year IPCE accreditation propels Northwell's mission to improve patient care and outcomes through team-based learning and education * * * Northwell Health has received a six-year accreditation as a provider of interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) from the Joint Accreditation agency in collaboration with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council f  more
NYC Attorney Wins State Bar's Diversity Trailblazer Award
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Kenneth Chin, partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, is the 2020 recipient of the John E. Higgins, Esq. Diversity Trailblazer Award presented by the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Chin will receive his award on January 27 during the NYSBA's Annual Meeting in New York City. It honors exceptional efforts to promote the full and equal partici  more
NYC Attorney Wins State Bar's Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Alexia D. Korberg, partner of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, is the 2020 recipient of the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award presented by the Young Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Korberg will receive her award on January 29 during the NYSBA's Annual Meeting in New York City. The award honors attorneys in practice for fewer than 10 years who have demonstrated  more
NYS School Boards Association Issues Statement on State Budget
LATHAM, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State School Boards Association issued the following statement by Executive Director Robert Schneider on the state budget: Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed $826 million increase in school aid represents a starting point for negotiations with the state Legislature, though the proposal represents less than half of the estimated $2 billion school districts need to maintain educational programs and expand learning opportunities. We are particularly encouraged   more
NYSUT Brings 'Fund Our Future' Bus Tour to New York City Friday
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release: New York State United Teachers is bringing its Fund Our Future statewide bus tour to New York City Friday, with stops at schools in the Bronx and Manhattan. The goal is to draw attention to the severe impact a lack of state funding has had on schools statewide. Union activists will also highlight the need for new revenues that will enable the state to tackle educational inequality and other pressing needs  more
NYU Langone Health: Genetic Scanning System in Sperm May Control Rate of Human Evolution
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Maturing sperm cells turn on most of their genes, not to follow their genetic instructions like normal, but instead to repair DNA before passing it to the next generation, a new study finds. Led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers and published online January 23 in Cell, the study focuses on a mystery of biology: human sperm cells activate by fa  more
NYU Langone Performs First U.S. Heart Transplant Using Novel Organ Revitalization Technique
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: The NYU Langone Transplant Institute on Monday became the first center in the United States to transplant a heart using a novel method in which, after the heart has stopped beating and death has been declared, surgeons place the organ donor on cardiopulmonary bypass and blood is circulated through the body. This enables transplant surgeons to assess a hear  more
Obstetrics & Gynecology Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Obstetrics and Gynecology, a journal from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, published research articles, including the following topics, in its December 2019 edition: Contents: * Caring for Patients With Uterine Cancer in Rural and Public Hospitals in New York State * Desired Sterilization Procedure at the Time of Cesarean Delivery According to Insurance Status * Effects of Gastrointestinal-Type Chemotherapy in Women With Ovarian Mucinous Carcin  more
Open Space Institute's 'Saving the Shawangunks' Named as Semifinalist in International 'StoryMapper of the Year' Contest
ULSTER, New York, Jan. 23 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Multimedia Story Map, which chronicles land conservation atop the Shawangunk Ridge, receives top-five placement out of more than 400 entries * * * Following its release by the Open Space Institute (OSI), the "Saving the Shawangunks" Story Map has been honored by global mapping company Esri as a semifinalist in its "StoryMapper of the Year" competition. In selecting the Story Map as a top-five fi  more
Opera America Announces Recipients of Its 2020 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- OPERA America issued the following news release: * * * - Opera.ca Presents Its 2020 National Opera Directors Recognition Award to Elba Haid, Manitoba Opera - Bank of America Proudly Sponsors the National Opera Trustee Recognition Program for the 13th Consecutive Year * * * OPERA America is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards. Now in their 13th year, these awards honor outstanding trustees of U.S. opera companies for t  more
Orthodox Union's Impact Accelerator Will Support 4 Innovative Nonprofit Startups
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: * * * - New Cohort Addresses Poverty, Substnace Abuse & Education * * * OU's Impact Accelerator, a mentorship program for growth and early-stage funding for Jewish non-profit entrepreneurs and a division of The Orthodox Union (OU), the nation's oldest and largest umbrella organization for the North American Orthodox Jewish community, has announced its s  more
Past New York State Bar Association President Kenneth Standard to Be Honored for Distinction in International Law and Affairs
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: The International Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will present its award for Distinction in International Law and Affairs to former NYSBA President Kenneth G. Standard, Epstein Becker & Green, on Monday, Jan. 27 at the 2020 NYSBA Annual Meeting. The award honors outstanding efforts in the area of international law, recognizing those who have contributed to international peac  more
PEN America: China's Sentencing of University of Minnesota Student Violates Free Speech Guarantees
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America says sentencing shows that China intends for its censorship to be inescapable * * * The six-month jail sentence for a Chinese college student who tweeted "denigrating" photos while living in the U.S. is an obvious violation of free expression guarantees, and a clear message that the Chinese government intends for its censorship to be inescapable, PEN America said. Luo Daiqing, a student at the University   more
PEN America: Closure of China's Largest Independent Film Festival Alarming Sign for Free Expression
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America says shuttering of China Independent Film Festival shuts down speech for an entire generation of artists * * * The announcement that China's largest independent film festival will shut down is an alarming indication of the tightening chokehold the Chinese government has on arts and freedom of expression, PEN America said. On January 10, the organizers of the China Independent Film Festival (CIFF) announc  more
PEN America: Greenwald Charges Suggest Government Retaliation
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America says criminal complaint may be politically motivated, jeopardizes freedom of the press * * * The news that investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald has been charged with cyber crimes in relation to his reporting on Brazilian government corruption raises serious concerns that he may be the target of politically motivated retaliation for his investigative reporting work. PEN America said that would represen  more
PEN America: Hacking Amazon CEO Bezos' Phone Shows Lengths Saudis Will Go to Silence Criticism
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- PEN America issued the following statement: * * * - PEN America re-ups call for U.S. action against the crown prince, independent investigation into Khashoggi murder * * * Following reports that Saudi Arabia hacked Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone as retaliation for the Washington Post's critical reporting, PEN America re-asserted its calls for investigations into human rights abuses against journalists and free speech advocates. PEN America's Summer Lopez, senior director  more
PEN America: Writers, Academics, and Free Speech Advocates Call on Babson to Reinstate Professor
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - Asheen Phansey was dismissed following a satirical Facebook post; PEN America-organized letter calls on Boston-area college to reverse course * * * More than 155 writers, academics, and free speech advocates have signed a letter from PEN America urging Babson College to immediately reinstate Asheen Phansey. Babson officials suspended and then terminated Phansey over two weeks ago for a satirical Facebook post. The le  more
PETA: Protesters to Occupy Queens Starbucks Over Vegan Milk Upcharge
BAYSIDE, New York, Jan. 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Jan. 23: * * * - PETA's 'Week of Action' Will 'Press' Chain to Stop Penalizing People for Choosing Climate- and Animal-Friendly Options * * * On Friday, a group of PETA protesters will gather peacefully inside the Starbucks on Bell Boulevard to urge the company to dump its surcharge for dairy-free milk. When: Friday, January 24, 5-6 p.m. Where: Starbucks, 23-88 Bell Blvd., Bayside  more
Planned Parenthood Federation, We Testify Host First Worldwide Screening of Short Film 'Ours to Tell'
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: * * * - Activist, Advocates, and Influencers Attended NYC Screening of Short Film on the Power of Bodily Autonomy Through Access to Abortion * * * On Wednesday, January 22, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and We Testify hosted the first worldwide screening of "Ours to Tell," a short film about four people who live full and empowered lives because they were free to access safe   more
Planned Parenthood, We Testify Release Short Film 'Ours to Tell'
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: * * * - Directed by Academy Award winning Director, Rayka Zehtabchi of Period: End of Sentence, produced by Ventureland in association with PRETTYBIRD, and narrated by Natasha Rothwell * * * Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and We Testify, an organization dedicated to the leadership and representation of people who have had abortions, are thrilled to debut "Ours to Tell" -- a s  more
Police Benevolent Association of New York Issues Statement on Subway Diversion Program
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Police Benevolent Association of New York issued the following statement by President Patrick J. Lynch on the New York City Police Department's Subway Diversion program: "Once again, New York City police officers are acting as a Band-Aid to cover up another of Mayor de Blasio's failures. "The NYPD's current Subway Diversion program is not really helping the homeless, because there is not enough long-term investment in the mental health treatment and other assistance   more
Police Benevolent Association of New York: Felon-Friendly Parole Board Speeds Up Cop-Killers' Bids for Freedom
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- The Police Benevolent Association of New York issued the following news release: The families of murdered New York City Police Officers Anthony Abruzzo and Harry Ryman will appear separately before the New York State Board of Parole to deliver victim impact statements opposing the parole of their loved ones' killers. The families' painful pilgrimage comes sooner than expected, as the Parole Board has awarded three of the cop-killers involved with new hearings ahead of sched  more
President Clinton Issues Statement on Death of Mallon
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following statement on Jan. 24 by President Clinton on the death of Seamus Mallon, a hero of the peace process in Northern Ireland: Hillary and I are saddened by the passing of Seamus Mallon, a hero of the peace process in Northern Ireland and a profoundly good man. From his earliest entry into politics, Seamus never wavered from his vision for a shared future where neighbors of all faiths could live in dignity--or from the belie  more
Renewable Agriculture & Food Systems Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
CAMBRIDGE, England, Jan. 22 -- Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, a journal that says it features environmental impacts of agriculture, use of renewable resources and biodiversity in agro-ecosystems and technological and sociological implications of sustainable food systems, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: * Apple grower pollination practices and perceptions of alternative pollinators in New York and Pennsylvania * Can a shift in the purch  more
Research Reveals Promising New Avenues for Anemia Treatment
MANHASSET, New York, Jan. 22 -- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research issued the following news release: * * * - A Feinstein Institutes researcher has identified dexamethasone targets previously unrecognized in humans that show how it influences the cell cycle and red blood cell formation * * * Nearly 1.6 billion people worldwide suffer from anemia, and for the first time new research points to how resistance emerges to the drug dexamethasone used to treat the devastating inherited form o  more
Riverkeeper Reacts to Governor Cuomo's 2020 Executive Budget
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- Riverkeeper issued the following news release: New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released the 2020 Executive Budget proposal this afternoon at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. In the address, the Governor outlined a bold environmentally focused budget that could have a positive effect on New York's waterways, if implemented. Riverkeeper's Legislative Advocacy Manager, Jeremy Cherson responded to several proposals, a $33 billion plan over 5 years t  more
Rochester Attorney Wins State Bar's Kay Crawford Murray Award
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Tiffany H. Lee, chief of the appellate division for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York, is the 2020 recipient of the Kay Crawford Murray Memorial Award presented by the Women in Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. Lee will receive her award on January 28 during the Association's Annual Meeting in New York City. It recognizes an attorney who enhances div  more
State Bar Honors Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: The Environmental and Energy Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will present its highest honor to the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law on Friday, Jan. 31, at the 2020 Annual Meeting. The Environmental and Energy Law Section Award honors distinguished service to the protection of the environment. "This award is given in recognition of the distinguished leadership of the   more
State Bar to Honor U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Commercial and Federal Litigation Section will recognize the Honorable John G. Koeltl, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, with the 2020 Stanley H. Fuld Award on January 29 at the NYSBA Annual Meeting. "The Commercial and Federal Litigation Section is proud to honor Judge Koeltl, with its Stanley H. Fuld Award," said Laure  more
Texas Biobytes From Texas Biomed Episode 049 -- Texas Biomed: 2020 and Beyond
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news release: Texas Biomed launched a 10-year strategic plan in 2018 that aims to bring hundreds of jobs to San Antonio and double basic biomedical research funding at the Institute in order to ensure we fulfill our mission to protect you, your loved ones and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Recent headlines in the New York Times report "First Wuhan Coronavirus Patient Identified  more
The Clearing House Raises RTP Network Transaction Limit to $100,000
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Clearing House issued the following news release: The Clearing House (TCH) announced it is increasing the general transaction value limit to $100,000 for a payment on the RTP(R) network, effective February 1, 2020. The current value limit is $25,000. TCH, the operator of the RTP network, is increasing the value limit for payments on the network as the transaction volume and number of users on the RTP network continues to grow. Certain RTP payments from financial instit  more
The Jewish War Veterans Condemns Stabbing of Jews at Hanukkah Celebration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America issued the following news release: The Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. strongly condemns the latest in a series of violent attacks against Jews in the greater New York City area, including the latest in Monsey, New York. JWV thanks the police for their work to quickly apprehend the man believed to be responsible for stabbing five people inside a rabbi's home on the 7th night of Hanukkah. We pray for the speedy re  more
TIAA to Offer Health Savings Accounts to Institutional Clients
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- TIAA, a provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and governmental fields, issued the following news release: TIAA, a leading financial services provider, today announced that it will offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) to its institutional retirement plan clients to help their participants prepare for health care expenses now and in retirement. The TIAA HSA will be administered by HealthEquity, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQY) ("HealthEquity") and will  more
Top 10 Advances in Psychiatric Research for 2019 From the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Brain and Behavior Research Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 22: The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, the largest private funder of mental health research grants, has announced the 2019 Leading Research Achievements by BBRF Grantees, Prizewinners & Scientific Council Members. These scientists are making significant advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions that impact millions of people around the world. Resear  more
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan to Receive New York State Bar Association Gold Medal Award
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan will be presented with the Gold Medal Award of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) at a gala dinner at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on Thursday, January 30. The event will feature a conversation between Associate Justice Kagan and Professor of Law John Q. Barrett of St. John's University School of Law. Th  more
UNICEF USA Announces Michael J. Nyenhuis as New President and CEO
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release: UNICEF USA's Board of Directors announced that Michael J. Nyenhuis has been selected as the organization's new president and CEO. The announcement follows the departure of Caryl Stern earlier this month. The UNICEF USA National Board Search Committee worked with Spencer Stuart, a global executive search firm that specializes in placing executives at the most prestigious nonprofit and for-profit institutions, to ca  more
United We Dream: ICE Continues to Lie
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- United We Dream issued the following news release: ICE is exploiting the tragic death of a woman in Queens, New York in an attempt to erode due process for immigrants. They are using this tragedy as a way to instill fear against immigrants while lying about the impact of policies that limit the collaboration between local police and ICE. After a woman's tragic death in Queens, New York, ICE filed a subpoena requesting information on the suspects, which would break the cit  more
White Plains Lawyer Wins State Bar's Attorney Professionalism Award
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: White Plains lawyer Angela Morcone Giannini is the 2020 recipient of the Attorney Professionalism Award, given by the Committee on Attorney Professionalism of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Giannini will receive her award on January 29 during the NYSBA's Annual Meeting in New York City. The award recognizes a member who displays the highest standards of professionalism by encouraging  more
Wildlife Conservation Society: New Fisheries Law in Belize Protects Both Marine Species and Livelihoods
BRONX, New York, Jan. 22 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: The Senate of Belize passed a new Fisheries Resources Bill that will help make the country's small-scale fisheries more sustainable for both marine life and people. Approved yesterday by majority of the Senate, the new and comprehensive Bill replaces previous legislation in place for almost seven decades and aims to modernize and transform Belize's small-scale fishing industry. The new legislation   more
With Support From the Open Space Institute, Nearly 500 Acres Are Protected in the Champlain Valley
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following news release: The Open Space Institute (OSI) and the Lake Champlain Land Trust (LCLT) announced the conservation of two forested properties in the Champlain Valley. The protected parcels, together total close to 500 acres, improve forest connectivity and provide additional wildlife habitat near Baldface Mountain Preserve and Trembleau Mountain. "Through these lands, OSI is continuing its commitment to protecting the scenic beau  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: An Interview With Global Innovation Awards Winner Beyond the Score
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - Only ten percent of companies that collect customer feedback act on it. The team behind Beyond the Score decided to change that in the compliance and regulatory industries. We met two team members to learn about their experience. * * * According to Gartner, only ten percent of the vast number of companies that collect customer feedback act on it, and even fewer tell their customers of the actions taken as a  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: An Interview With Global Innovation Awards Winner Enablon 4.0
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Research shows that around 374 million work-related incidents happen every year, of which over 380,000 are fatal. The Wolters Kluwer Enablon solution helps mitigate these incidents. The team behind Enablon 4.0, a next-generation environmental, health, and safety platform, sought to make sense of this data to understand, predict, and prevent incidents. They found that for every fatality, 300,000 unsafe conditions and b  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: An Interview With Global Innovation Awards Winner TaskFlow
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - The team behind TaskFlow pitched a new visual content production system to help domain experts create content in a faster, easier, and more interactive way. We met with two of the team members to learn about their journey since the innovation tournament. * * * Wolters Kluwer has evolved into an expert solutions provider in the last two decades, delivering interactive, curated content that is deeply integrat  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: Share Buyback Transaction Details January 16 - 22, 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer reports that it has repurchased 92,116 of its own ordinary shares in the period from January 16, 2020, up to and including January 22, 2020, for Euros6.2 million and at an average share price of Euros67.69. These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on November 1, 2019, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to Euros50 million in the first two months of 2020. The cum  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: The Global Innovation Awards - Innovation Led by Employees
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: The Global Innovation Awards (GIA), a global competition where Wolters Kluwer employees come together and develop innovative solutions from within the organization, wrapped up its ninth edition in December 2019. The Global Innovation Awards is our organization's largest innovation competition and has seen 75 percent of winning ideas brought to life. The program features new products and solutions that contribute to o  more
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder to Address Holocaust Survivors, Dignitaries at 75th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) and Chairman of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation will join more than 100 Holocaust survivors and heads of state from at least 22 countries on January 27 for the official memorial event marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on the site of the former German Nazi concentration camp. Addressing  more
World Jewish Congress: In Welcome Move, Italy Adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's Working Definition of Anti-Semitism
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: The World Jewish Congress and our affiliate, the Union of the Italian Jewish Community (UCEI), welcome the Italian government's adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, as well as its decision to appoint Professor Milena Santerini as national coordinator for the fight against antisemitism. The definition includes a number of examples of incidents a  more
YMCA of the USA Teams With Lyft to Expand Access to Bikeshare
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- YMCA USA issued the following news release on Jan. 22: YMCA of the USA and Lyft announced a new effort to expand bikeshare access and equity across the country. Together, the Y and Lyft will empower thousands of young people by providing free, one-year bikeshare memberships for Lyft- operated systems. Memberships will be distributed in collaboration with the Y to thousands of eligible 16- to 20-year-olds throughout the year. The new effort was announced today at t  more
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