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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday February 02, 2020 ( 176 items )  
30,628 Investment Professionals Worldwide Pass Level I CFA Program Exam
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute issued the following news release: CFA Institute, the global association of investment management professionals, reports that 42 percent of the 73,688 candidates who took the December 2019 Level I Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam have passed. These successful candidates now progress to Level II of the CFA Program, the second of three exams toward earning the CFA charter, one of the most respected and recognized investment mana  more
350.org Issues Statement on Trump Administration Attempts to Move Forward Keystone XL Construction
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The 350.org issued the following statement by Kendall Mackey, Keep it in the Ground campaigner, in response to the Trump administration making moves to push forward construction on the Keystone XL pipeline: "We know the playbook of Trump's fossil fueled agenda and we continue to resist it. This latest move only emboldens our steadfast movement of climate activists, Indigenous communities, landowners, and farmers to escalate our movement to stop this climate wrecking pipelin  more
350.Org on HSBC's Announcement to Stop Financing the Coal-Fired Power Station of Vinh Tan 3, in Vietnam
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: HSBC has announced that they are joining Standard Chartered Bank to stop financing the coal-fired power station Vinh Tan 3, in Vietnam, in what might be the first sign for the global bank to change their policy for financing energy projects. In response to HSBC's withdrawal, Hong Hoang, 350.org Vietnam Coordinator, issued the following statement: "We welcome HSBC's decision to stop financing a major new coal-fired power stati  more
ACLU Issues Statement on President Trump's Expansion of Muslim Ban
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement: The Trump administration reportedly announced that, three years after first imposing a purportedly temporary Muslim ban by presidential order, it is continuing that ban and expanding its scope to include individuals from six additional countries. The American Civil  more
ACLU Issues Statement on Reported Customs & Border Protection Directive Targeting Iranian Americans
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement: A reported U.S. Customs and Border Protection directive appears to show that the agency did, indeed, direct its officers to target travelers based on their national origin, and even interrogate them about their religion and beliefs, following the assassination of Ir  more
ACLU Issues Statement on Supreme Court Public Charge Ruling
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement: In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration's "public charge" rule to temporarily take effect. The rule imposes new restrictions on green cards and visas, and particularly affects individuals with disabilities as well as low-income families.   more
Advertising Council: Seize Awkward Partners with Guild Wars 2 Game to Start Conversations About Mental Health
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Advertising Council issued the following news release: * * * - The month-long partnership marks the campaign's and the Ad Council's first-ever video game collaboration featuring an in-game integration * * * In honor of Friend/Ships Month (February), the Ad Council's national Seize the Awkward suicide prevention campaign, in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and The Jed Foundation (JED), is launching an exclusive video game partner  more
Advocates for Children of N.Y.: Analysis Shows NYC Short 1,000 Plus Preschool Special Education Class Seats
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following news release: Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) released a new report, Waiting for a Seat: The Shortage of Preschool Special Education Class Seats in New York City, showing a projected shortfall of between 1,028 and 1,932 preschool special education class seats for three- and four-year-old children with disabilities in New York City this spring. This number does not include the projected need for hundreds of  more
African Centre for Justice: Sudan - Urgent Call to Transitional Government to Amend National Security Act, 2010
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies issued the following news release: * * * - Harmonizing the NSA in line with the 2019 Constitutional Charter will ensure legal clarity on the roles, obligations and accountability by the NISS * * * African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) calls on the Transitional government to urgently amend the National Security Act (NSA) 2010 and ensure legislative and Institutional reform of the National Intelligence Socia  more
Albany Med Welcomes Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Andres Alarcon Vergara
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Andres Esteban Alarcon Vergara, M.D., M.P.H., a pediatric infectious disease specialist with special interest in congenital infections, clinical trials and public health, has joined Albany Med's Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Alarcon Vergara comes to Albany Med from Children's Hospital New Orleans, where he served as assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectio  more
American Advertising Federation: Class of 2020 Honorees Announced at N.Y. Stock Exchange for 71st Annual Advertising Hall of Fame
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The American Advertising Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 28: Last Friday, eight legends in advertising were announced as inductees in The American Advertising Federation's (AAF) Hall of Fame during an event at the New York Stock Exchange. The honorees are elected by the AAF Council of Judges and is one of the highest distinctions in the industry. This year's eight individual honorees are: Nina DiSesa, Former Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, McCann;  more
American Guild of Musical Artists Announces New Director of Communications
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The American Guild of Musical Artists issued the following news: Alicia Cook is thrilled to join the team at AGMA as its Director of Communications. In her new role, Cook will be responsible for AGMA's overall communications strategy, including the magazine, branding, public relations, web presence, and social media, working collaboratively with many members of the AGMA community as well as the Board of Governors. "Alicia has established herself as a prolific writer and su  more
American Jewish Committee Welcomes U.S. Effort to Advance Israeli-Palestinian Peace, Urges Return to Talks
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release on Jan. 28: President Trump released his long-anticipated plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace. We welcome the years-long effort to create a detailed vision for the path forward. The fact that both major political parties in Israel support the plan says something about a broad Israeli consensus. So, too, the striking presence at today's announcement of ambassadors from three Arab countries -- Bahrain, Oman, an  more
American Journal of Respiratory Cell & Molecular Biology Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, a journal from the American Thoracic Society that says it focuses on pulmonary biology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its February 2020 edition: Original Research: * Toll-like Receptor 8 Stability Is Regulated by Ring Finger 216 in Response to Circulating MicroRNAs * Alveolar Stretch Activation of Endothelial Piezo1 Protects Adherens Junctions and Lung Vascular Barrier * Bl  more
American National Standards Institute Welcomes New Members in January 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) proudly welcomes 9 new members in January 2020. Agjunction (https://www.agjunction.com/). Carclo Technical Plastics (https://www.carclo-ctp.co.uk/). ECM Therapeutics, Inc. (https://ecmtherapeutics.com/). Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP (https://www.fragomen.com/). Headway Technologies, Inc. (http://www.headway.com/home.html). Immersion   more
American National Standards Institute: Standards Alliance Organizing Mozambique Workshop for SMEs on ISO 9001 and API Q1
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), through its public-private partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Standards Alliance, is organizing a two-day workshop to cover quality management systems standards and certification for Mozambican small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the oil and gas industry. In particular, the workshop will incl  more
American National Standards Institute: Standards Alliance Organizing West Africa Roadshow on Good Regulatory Practices
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), through its public-private partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Standards Alliance, is organizing a three-part West Africa roadshow to cover Good Regulatory Practices (GRP) in mid-to-late March 2020. The series of one-day workshops will take place in Accra, Ghana; Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; and Dakar, Sen  more
American National Standards: Embedding Industry Certifications in Undergraduate Programs - Workcred to Showcase Themes at UPCEA's 2020 Summit
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release on Jan. 28: In an effort to boost awareness about certifications with labor-market value, Roy Swift, Ph.D., executive director of Workcred--an affiliate of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)--will join Julie Uranis of the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), and Shalin Jyotishi and Andrea Rodriguez from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universit  more
American Pharmacists Association Calls for Action on Issues Impacting Patient Safety and Pharmacist Well Being
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The American Pharmacists Association issued the following news release on Jan. 31: In a New York Times article about patients and medication errors, pharmacists describe being stressed about workplace conditions that may lead to mistakes impacting patient safety. The article identifies medication errors, metrics, long hours in the workplace, payment policies, and problems with high quantity dispensing to at-risk patients. Patient safety and appropriate medication use are f  more
Americas Society Presents Feliciano Centurion: Abrigo
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release: Americas Society presents Feliciano Centurion: Abrigo, the first solo exhibition in the United States of Paraguayan artist Feliciano Centurion (b. 1962, San Ignacio de las Misiones, Paraguay; d. 1996, Buenos Aires). Centurion created textile works engaging with folk art and queer aesthetics in 1990s South America. Through the embroidery and painting of vernacular objects such as blankets and apr  more
Annals of the American Thoracic Society Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Annals of the American Thoracic Society, a peer-reviewed international online journal of the American Thoracic Society, published research articles, including the following topics, in its February 2020 edition: Technical Statement: * Nasal Nitric Oxide Measurement in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. A Technical Paper on Standardized Testing Protocols Focused Reviews: * The Extrapulmonary Effects of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Modulators in Cystic  more
Anti-Defamation League and Aspen Institute Announce Open Nominations for Civil Society Fellowship
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release on Jan. 28: * * * - Calls for nominations open for second class of multi-year leadership development program for emerging leaders from across the U.S. * * * ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and the Aspen Institute announced a call for nominations for the second class of the Civil Society Fellowship. This Fellowship, part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN), aims to prepare and engage the next generati  more
Anti-Defamation League Launches Multi-State 'Backspace Hate' Advocacy Campaign to Protect Victims of Severe Online Harassment
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan legislation introduced in Washington and Maryland * * * ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) announced the launch of "Backspace Hate," a national initiative to fight the escalating problems of harmful online activities, including cyber harassment, cyber stalking, swatting, and doxing, through updating legislation and raising awareness. As part of this effort, several states are introducing bipar  more
Anti-Defamation League Launches Online Anti-Semitism Tracking Tool to Help Public and Law Enforcement Monitor Attacks in U.S.
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: In response to the increased reporting of anti-Semitic incidents and hate crimes in the U.S., ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) officially launched an online Tracker of Anti-Semitic Incidents. The searchable database of incidents will be regularly updated with the most recent information available on acts of hate against Jews anywhere in the United States. The ADL Tracker offers a compilation of recent cases of a  more
Anti-Defamation League: Anti-Semitic Stereotypes Persist in America, Survey Shows
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: * * * - New ADL poll found 19 percent of Americans think 'Jews Still Talk Too Much' about the Holocaust; Belief in dual loyalty trope and 'Jews killed Christ' myth remains disturbingly high * * * Amid the worst outbreak of anti-Semitic violence in decades, a new survey released from ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) found more than half of American adults (61 percent) polled agree with at least one or more clas  more
Asia Society Policy Institute Brings on Senior Fellows, Announces Australia Presence
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Asia Society Policy Institute issued the following news release: The Asia Society Policy Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of three Senior Fellows in its offices in the United States and Australia, with Richard Maude, Puneet Talwar, and Patrick Suckling--each bringing extensive policy experience and expertise to their new posts. Headquartered in New York and led by former Australian Prime Minister the Hon. Kevin Rudd AC, the Asia Society Policy Institute   more
Asia Society Triennial to Feature Over 40 Artists From 19 Countries
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Asia Society issued the following news release: * * * - First citywide festival celebrating contemporary art from Asia will unfold at venues across New York City including Asia Society Museum, Governors Island, the New-York Historical Society, David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Times Square Arts, and other locations * * * Asia Society announced that over 40 artists and collectives from 19 countries have been selected to participate in the inaugural Asia Society Tri  more
Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum: Supreme Court Lifts Public Charge Injunction, Rule Will Harm Immigrant Communities
OAKLAND, California, Jan. 29 -- The Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum issued the following news release on Jan. 27: The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, granted the Trump administration the ability to implement changes to the public charge rule, lifting a preliminary injunction pending other litigation. The rule targets the health and wellbeing of immigrants, including many in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AAs and NHPIs) community. The public cha  more
Atefeh Riazi Named as Chief Information Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center issued the following news release: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has appointed Atefeh "Atti" Riazi as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective February 3. In this role, Ms. Riazi will develop and implement an enterprise-wide, long-term strategic information technology (IT) plan and oversee the integration of data and technology resources across the organization. An experienced, talented technology executive, Ms. R  more
Baltimore Rabbi Chosen as Next Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: * * * - Rabbi Moshe Hauer Will Succeed Allen Fagin, Who Will Retire Later This Year * * * Rabbi Moshe Hauer, the senior rabbi of Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Congregation in Baltimore, will become the executive vice president of the Orthodox Union (OU), the nation's oldest and largest umbrella organization for the North American Orthodox Jewish community, fo  more
Bonanno, Savino, Davies & Ganley, P.C. Capitalizes on Digital Transformation With Integrated Expert Solutions From Wolters Kluwer
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release on Jan. 30: * * * - Combination of cloud-based CCH Axcess(TM) and CCH(R) ProSystem fx(R) solutions helps firm offer staff better work/life balance, improve efficiency & productivity, and enhance client services. * * * In the next part of its series showcasing future-ready tax and accounting firms that are achieving peak performance by embracing digital transformation, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting takes a look at   more
Boudreaux Campbell to Replace Injured Cooper Davis on Team USA Eagles for 2020 PBR Global Cup USA
PUEBLO, Colorado, Jan. 30 -- The Professional Bull Riders issued the following news: Ahead of the 2020 WinStar World Casino and Resort PBR Global Cup USA, presented by Monster Energy, Team USA Eagles coaches Justin McBride (Whitesboro, Texas) and J.W. Hart (Overbook, Oklahoma) have announced their replacement for Cooper Davis (Jasper, Texas). The 2016 World Champion is currently sidelined for a minimum of three months due to a fractured neck sustained at the season-launch Unleash The Beast even  more
Boyce Thompson Institute: Speedy Recovery - New Corn Performs Better in Cold
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 30 -- Boyce Thompson Institute issued the following news: * * * - Nearly everyone on Earth is familiar with corn. Literally. * * * Around the world, each person eats an average of 70 pounds of the grain each year, with even more grown for animal feed and biofuel. And as the global population continues to boom, increasing the amount of food grown on the same amount of land becomes increasingly important. One potential solution is to develop crops that perform better in  more
BritishAmerican Business Issues Statement Welcoming Migration Advisory Committee Report
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- BritishAmerican Business issued the following statement on Jan. 28 by CEO Duncan Edwards in response to the newly-published findings and recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee on the points-based system of immigration proposed by the U.K. government: "We welcome today's publication of the Migration Advisory Committee's report on 'A Points-Based System and Salary Thresholds for Immigration'. "As the UK defines a new immigration system, it is important that t  more
Center for Biological Diversity: 'Frostpaw the Polar Bear' Arrives In Iowa to Kick Off Extinction Crisis Campaign
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 1 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Jan. 30: The Center for Biological Diversity's Frostpaw the Polar Bear touched down in Des Moines today, ready to join wildlife advocates and volunteers in kickstarting a new campaign to urge all the presidential candidates from each political party to address the wildlife extinction crisis unfolding in Iowa and around the globe. A veteran presence at events from massive climate protests in New  more
Center for Constitutional Rights: Polls Find Majority of Country Supports Decriminalizing Sex Work
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: Data for Progress, ACLU, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Campaign, Women's March, and two dozen other organizations release report and united policy platform on decriminalizing sex work. For the first time in history, polling finds outright majority (52 percent) of voters across all political IDs support decriminalization. Additionally, two-thirds of voters age 18-44 support decriminaliza  more
Center for Reproductive Rights: Paola Guzman Albarracin Vs. Ecuador Could Transform Girl's Rights Across Latin America
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on Jan. 28: * * * - Case would establish International Standards to protect girls from coercion and sexual violence in schools * * * The Center for Reproductive Rights and its local partner, the Centro Ecuatoriano para la Accion y Promocion de la Mujer (CEPAM)- Guayaquil presented the case Paola Guzman Albarracin v. Ecuador at a hearing before the Inter-American Court on Human Rights in San Jose, Costa   more
Chan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: Researchers Identify Opportunities to Advance Genomic Medicine
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release on Jan. 27: * * * - New Study Highlights Milestones in the History of Genetic Discoveries; Equitable and Fair Access Required to Address Disparities * * * Genetic discoveries over the past 25 years have substantially advanced understanding of both rare and common diseases, furthering the development of treatment and prevention for ailments ranging from inflammatory bowel diseases to diabetes, a  more
Children's Rights Files Amicus Brief to Uphold Protections for Migrant Children in U.S. Custody
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- Children's Rights issued the following news release: Yesterday Children's Rights filed an amicus brief with eight other leading child welfare organizations before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in opposition to the Trump administration's proposed regulations that would allow children to be detained indefinitely and would abolish detention facility standards and other protections for migrant children provided by the 1993 Flores agreement. The brief argues that the new   more
CNY Community Foundation Backs New Lead Ordinance
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: The Central New York Community Foundation announced that it endorses proposed legislation put forth by the Syracuse Common Council to make the presence of lead a housing code violation during interior housing inspections. This is the first local policy endorsement of its kind from the region's largest charitable foundation. "The Community Foundation has been an amazing partner, collaborating   more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Mutation's Role in Blood Cancers Revealed by Ideal Team-up
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Feb. 1 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: A genetic mutation that disrupts how DNA sends messages to the rest of a cell has been linked to a large number of blood cancers. Thanks to a collaboration between biologists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) and an oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), we now know how the mutation triggers a chain of biological events that lead to most leukemias. The deadly chain   more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: New Look at Odd Holes Involved in Taste, Alzheimer's, Asthma
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Jan. 28 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Many cells are covered with mysterious large holes, pores that have been associated with the sense of taste as well as Alzheimer's disease, depression, and even asthma. Knowing the structure of these varied holes will help researchers better understand this range of associations and provide a blueprint for developing new therapies. "One of the most recently discovered of these 'large holes' ar  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Studying What Connects Cancer and the Brain
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Jan. 29 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Contributing to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's (CSHL) initiative to understand cancer as a disease that interacts with and impacts the entire body, we welcome neuroscientist Jeremy Borniger. He studies how the nervous system communicates with cancer, via crosstalk among multiple organ systems in the body. He then relates these changes to subsequent changes in behavior, with an emphasis on slee  more
Cold Spring Harbor Molecular Case Studies Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Jan. 28 -- Cold Spring Harbor Molecular Case Studies, a peer-reviewed journal in the field of precision medicine, including genomic and molecular analyses of individuals or cohorts alongside phenotypic information, published research articles, including the following topics, in its December 2019 edition: RESEARCH ARTICLES: * Genome sequencing for early-onset or atypical dementia: high diagnostic yield and frequent observation of multiple contributory alleles * A   more
College Board: 20% More Schools Earn Annual AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The College Board issued the following news release: * * * - College Board Recognizes 818 Schools for Closing AP Computer Science Gender Gap * * * The College Board announced recipients of its second annual AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, recognizing schools for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A (CSA) and/or AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded young  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center Staff Diversity Council Fosters an Inclusive Workplace
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: When Tonya Richards spots an opportunity, she pursues it with energy and passion. In 2016, she started a new job as a member of the human resources team at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and immediately noticed that more could be done to engage staff members in the workplace, especially around diversity initiatives. With the support of her supervisor, William Innes, chief human resourc  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center: From Short-Term Counseling to Life Coaches, Employee Assistance Program Offers Many Perks
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: If you're looking to live better in 2020, the Columbia University Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help. The program offers free 24/7 resources and services provided by Humana to benefit-eligible officers and support staff of CUIMC and their household members, and is separate from the Columbia medical plan coverage. "EAP is jam-packed with information," said Althea Klein, associate director, vendor   more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center: VP&S Honors Employees and Students With Awards for Excellence
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: At a ceremony on Jan. 15, the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) honored five employees and a student group for their contributions to the medical school's workplace and community. More than 100 individuals and groups were nominated for the 2019 Awards for Excellence. The awards will now be known as the Martha A. Hooven Awards for Excellence, in recognition of Hooven's contributions as vic  more
Commonwealth Fund: New International Report on Health Care - U.S. Suicide Rate Highest Among Wealthy Nations
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Commonwealth Fund issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. Outspends Other High-Income Countries on Health Care But Has Lowest Life Expectancy * * * The United States spends substantially more than any other wealthy nation on health care, yet it has a lower life expectancy and a higher suicide rate than its peer nations, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report. The report, U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2019: Higher Spending, Worse Outcomes,   more
Community Foundation of Central New York: Brady Faith Center - Identifying a Pathway Out of Poverty
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 31 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: Walking the streets of the Southwest side of Syracuse every day is an ordinary practice for Kevin Frank, executive director of Brady Faith Center (Brady Faith). He stands for the values of building kinship among himself, Brady Faith and the community. The organization emphasizes that to build trust with the community, you must be within it. "It's not doing for, it is being with," said Frank.   more
Consumer Reports Calls on Health App Developers to Respect the Privacy Rights of Consumers
YONKERS, New York, Jan. 30 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release: Consumer Reports along with 10 organizations issued a letter urging five reproductive health app developers to respect the privacy rights of consumers and improve their privacy standards. These apps include BabyCenter, Clue, Flo, My Calendar, and Ovia. These reproductive health apps are offered as an empowerment tool for consumers eager for agency over their health. Yet at the same time, many health apps do not   more
Council on American-Islamic Relations-NY Stands in Solidarity With Jewish Community After Hate Incident Targeting Synagogue
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) expressed solidarity with the Jewish community after an act of hate targeting a synagogue in Greenport, N.Y. According to police, on January 19th Tara Rios threw a package of pork chops onto the front steps of the Congregation Anshe Emeth in Greenport. Rios returned that evening to take photos of the scene. Rios is charged w  more
Counter Extremism Project: Muslim Brotherhood Celebrates 9-Year Anniversary of Arab Spring
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Multiple Terror Attacks, Extensive Ties To ISIS Fail To Dissuade Brotherhood Loyalists * * * The Muslim Brotherhood is celebrating the nine-year anniversary of the Arab Spring this year. Despite coordinating and executing terror attacks against fellow Egyptians, support for the Brotherhood has remained resilient across Egyptian society. This is in large part due to its investments the Brotherhood ha  more
CreakyJoints Data Finds That Patients Prioritize Their Physician's Treatment Goals Over Their Own
UPPER NYACK, New York, Jan. 28 -- The Global Healthy Living Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - ArthritisPower Study Suggests New Approach Needed to Inform Patient-Centric Treatment Strategy * * * CreakyJoints(R), a Global Healthy Living Foundation patient community, announced the publication of study results describing the barriers people living with rheumatoid arthritis face in modifying their treatment even when experiencing high disease activity, and why they tolerate s  more
Doctors Without Borders Update on Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) epidemiologists and infectious disease experts are following the fast-evolving development of the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 7,800 confirmed cases, more than 98 percent of which are in mainland China. We have offered support to health authorities in mainland Chi  more
Doctors Without Borders: Northwestern Syria - Hospitals Attacked While Hundreds of Thousands Flee the Front Lines
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: A military offensive by the Government of Syria and its allies is advancing in southern Idlib governorate, displacing nearly 390,000 people in the last two months, many of whom had fled previously. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating as people are squeezed between the Turkish border and the advancing front lines, and hospitals are under threat from airstrikes and ground forces. Doctors W  more
Dozens of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers Call for Gun Safety at Idaho Statehouse
MANHATTAN, New York, Jan. 30 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: On Monday, more than 60 volunteers with the Idaho chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, made their way to the statehouse to urge lawmakers to oppose risky proposals that would force Idaho K-12 schools to allow civilians to carry guns into elementary, middle, and high s  more
Dr. Gabriel Danovitch Receives National Kidney Foundation Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Award
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Excellence in Kidney Transplantation to be presented at NKF's 2020 Spring Clinical Meetings * * * The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) will present the award for Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Gabriel Danovitch, MD, at NKF's 2020 Spring Clinical Meetings in New Orleans in March. The award was established last year to recognize a scientist or clinician scientist whose exceptional research has  more
Drug Policy Alliance: House Expected to Vote on Fentanyl Bill
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release on Jan. 27: * * * - Tuesday: House Judiciary Hearing Will Look at Harms of Fentanyl Bill - Nearly 70 Organizations Send Letter to House Leadership Outlining Concerns with Fentanyl Bill * * * Nearly 70 organizations representing civil rights, criminal justice, faith and drug policy communities sent a letter (http://www.drugpolicy.org/sites/default/files/house-coalition-letter-re-classwide-ban_0.pdf) to Speaker Na  more
Environmental Advocates of New York: 60 Plus Orgs Release Letter Calling for Plastic Bag Regulations to Follow Intent of Law
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following news release: Advocates released a letter (http://eany.org/sites/default/files/documents/letter_to_nys_dec_re_plastic_bag_ban_regulations.pdf) with over 60 organizational backers to highlight concerns with the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) proposed regulations in relation to New York State's plastic bag ban. Chief amongst the concerns outlined is a provision that would allow thicker plastic b  more
Environmental Defense Fund: European Fish Stocks on the Move
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: Many European fish populations are on the move due to warming oceans and increasing numbers, according to new research from an international team of scientists led by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea and the University of Aberdeen. Marine fish are a diverse group of animals that play important roles in marine ecosystems but are also a major food source for marine and terrestrial mamma  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces $1.25M Digital Campaign in 5 States
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Everytown Also Unveiling New Survey Indicating Voters in These States Support Stronger Gun Laws by a 5:1 Margin and 76% Consider a Candidate's Position on Guns "Very Important" to Their Vote in 2020 - This Week, Everytown Announced $60 Million Electoral Program for 2020 -- Double What it Spent in 2018 * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced a $1.25 million digital campaign, which will run o  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Announces $60 Million Electoral Program for 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: Everytown for Gun Safety released the following memo from Senior Political Advisor Charlie Kelly, announcing Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Victory Fund's plans to spend at least $60 million on the 2020 elections -- double what it spent during the 2018 elections, and more than any gun safety opponent, including the NRA, reported spending on the 2016 elections. "This massive 2020 effort is fueled by a com  more
Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, Gun Violence Survivors Reflect As National Gun Violence Survivors Week Begins
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown, along with gun violence survivors, released the following statements today in advance of National Gun Violence Survivors Week. In its second year and taking place February 1-8, National Gun Violence Survivors Week is a week focused on sharing and amplifying the stories of gun violence survivors who live with t  more
Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Gun Violence Survivors Reflect As National Gun Violence Survivors Week Begins
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: * * * - By Early February, More Americans are Killed With Guns Than are Killed in Other High-Income Countries in an Entire Year; 58 Percent of American Adults or Someone They Care for Have Personally Experienced Gun Violence in Their Lifetimes - More Than Two Hundred Events to Take Place Across the Country; Gun Violence Survivors are Sharing Their Stories at Mom  more
Ex-Secretary Clinton, President Clinton to Announce Recovery, Resiliency Projects at 5th Meeting of Clinton Global Initiative Action Network
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - In the aftermath of recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico and Hurricane Dorian, the CGI Action Network continues its work by turning ideas into action and building back better across the Caribbean. * * * From February 18-19, 2020, President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will convene members of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network in San Juan, Puerto R  more
Extremist Content Online: Anti-Semitic Instagram Account That Has Advocated for Violence Against Jews Not Removed
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Apple Blocks Over 20 Far-Right Telegram Channels That Seek to Incite Violence * * * 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, an anti-Semitic Instagram account, that is a copy of a Telegram channel, was located. The Instagram account seeks to threaten and  more
Family Equality Council: New Yorkers Support Legalizing Surrogacy by 5-1 Margin
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Family Equality Council issued the following news release: * * * - NY Women Support Surrogacy by 10-1 * * * The Protecting Modern Families Coalition released results of a survey of likely New York voters on the issue of legalizing gestational surrogacy. The poll found that New Yorkers support surrogacy by a 5-1 margin (63% - 13%) and women support surrogacy by a 10-1 margin (71% - 7%). Surrogacy enjoyed overwhelming support across all demographics, including race, ge  more
Federation for American Immigration Reform Issues Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision on Public Charge Rule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following statement on Jan. 27 by President Dan Stein regarding the Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to implement its public charge rule. "In a well-deserved blow to an activist judge in the Southern District of New York, today the Supreme Court lifted a nationwide injunction on President Trump's common sense, long overdue 'public charge' rule, allowing it to go in effect during the course o  more
Feinstein Institutes CEO to Present Elsberg Lecture About Bioelectronic Medicine
MANHASSET, New York, Jan. 29 -- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research issued the following news release: * * * - Dr. Kevin J. Tracey to present at New York Society for Neurosurgery * * * The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research President and CEO Kevin J. Tracey, MD, will present the New York Society for Neurosurgery (NYSN) 2020 Elsberg Lecture about the emerging field of bioelectronic medicine. Dr. Tracey's lecture will be delivered January 29 at 6:30 pm at The University Club of New  more
Food Bank Responds to Lifted Injunction Allowing Public Charge Changes to Take Effect
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Food Bank For New York City issued the following news: Yesterday, the Supreme Court lifted the injunctions stopping the Trump Administration's Public Charge rule change that attempts to create a wealth test for immigrants seeking legal permanent residence. New York's network of food pantry and soup kitchens has already reported that fear is causing immigrant community members to avoid food assistance for which they qualify. Food Bank For New York City President and CEO  more
Food Service Associate Yvette Bruton Named Albany Med Employee of the Year
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Yvette Bruton, of Albany, a food service associate with a 30-year career at Albany Medical College, has been selected as Albany Med's 2019 Employee of the Year out of more than 9,000 employees. Bruton is known to serve a mix of coffee and kindness each day from the College cafe. She was nominated by numerous students and colleagues for creating a welcoming gathering spot f  more
Ford Foundation Gallery Announces Opening of Per(Sister): Incarcerated Women of Louisiana
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on Jan. 27: * * * - Exhibition Opening Event: Monday, March 2, 6:00 - 8:00 pm * * * The Ford Foundation Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Per(Sister): Incarcerated Women of Louisiana on Friday, February 21, with an opening event on Monday, March 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The gallery space at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice is dedicated to presenting multidisciplinary art, performance, and public progr  more
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Awards Two Sites With Asthma Business Development Technical Assistance
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Green and Healthy Homes Initiative issued the following news release: * * * - GHHI will provide pro bono technical assistance to build and strengthen two comprehensive asthma programs with environmental services benefitting low-income families across the US * * * The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI), following a national competition, has awarded pro bono technical assistance to the Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region in the State of New  more
Greenpeace: Reinstating the Crude Oil Export Ban Could Cut Global Emissions as Much as 181 Million Tons
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Greenpeace issued the following news release: A new report /1 from Greenpeace USA and Oil Change International calculates the climate benefits of reinstating the crude oil export ban, a policy that limited the amount of carbon pollution the US shipped overseas for more than 40 years. The report finds that restoring the crude oil export ban could lead to reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions of as much as 80 to 181 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent each yea  more
Harvard Scientist Wins Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: Francisco J. Quintana, Ph.D., a leading multiple sclerosis researcher at the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, is the winner of the 2019 Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research. Professor Quintana has established innovative research programs that use advanced technology to make significant contributions to the understanding of the immune   more
Human Rights Watch: China - Respect Rights in Coronavirus Response
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Stop Censorship, Respect Freedom of Movement, Address Discrimination * * * The Chinese government should ensure that human rights are protected while responding to the coronavirus outbreak, Human Rights Watch said. As of January 29, 2020, confirmed cases of the infection, formally known as 2019-nCov, globally stood at 6,065, and the death toll at 132. The Chinese government's response to the coronavirus outbr  more
Human Rights Watch: Mexico - Justice System Proposals Violate Fundamental Rights
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Proposed changes in Mexico's justice system, as set out in a leaked draft version, would be a major step backward for the rule of law and violate the country's human rights obligations, Human Rights Watch said. On January 15, 2020, the National Prosecutor Alejandro Gertz Manero and the president's chief legal adviser, Julio Scherer, announced upcoming justice system reforms allegedly aimed at reducing impunity and reci  more
Human Rights Watch: Pakistan - Pashtun Activist Arrested
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Free Manzoor Pashteen - Held for Peaceful Expression * * * Pakistani authorities should immediately release and drop the charges against Manzoor Pashteen, a political activist arrested on January 27, 2020 for criticizing government policies, Human Rights Watch said. The authorities should stop using abusive colonial-era laws criminalizing speech to clamp down on critics of the government. Police in Peshawar   more
ILR Review Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 1 -- ILR Review, a journal that says it features globalization, capital and labor mobility, inequality, wage setting, unemployment, labor market dynamics, international migration, work organization and technology, human resource management and personnel economics, demographic and ethnic differences in labor markets, workplace conflicts, alternative forms of representation and labor regulation from the Cornell University, published research articles on the following topics   more
Immigrant Rights Attorneys Condemn Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Xenophobic Public Charge Rule to Go Into Effect
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * - Move Will Harm Immigrants, Their Families, and Public Health, Advocates Say * * * Attorneys for plaintiffs in Make the Road New York v. Cuccinelli condemned a United States Supreme Court decision temporarily lifting the last remaining nationwide injunction that blocked a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) "public charge" immigration rule from going into effect while it is challenged in t  more
Industrial & Labor Relations Review Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 1 -- Industrial and Labor Relations Review, a journal that says it features capital and labor mobility, inequality, wage setting, unemployment, labor market dynamics, international migration, work organization and technology, human resource management and personnel economics, workplace conflicts and labor regulation from the Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations School, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2020 edition: Articles  more
Innocence Project Client Rafael Ruiz Exonerated of Charges in 1985 East Harlem Sexual Assault Case
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Innocence Project issued the following news release on Jan. 29: The Hon. Stephen Antignani of the Supreme Court of the State of New York granted a joint motion to vacate the 1985 conviction of Innocence Project client Rafael Ruiz and entered an order dismissing all charges against him. He was previously released after serving 25 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Today's exoneration was the result of newly discovered evidence found as part of a dual investig  more
Innocence Project: Arkansas Officials Agree to Test DNA, Fingerprint Evidence in Ledell Lee's Case
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Innocence Project issued the following news release on Jan. 31: Tonight, the Jacksonville Mayor and City Council voted to release forensic evidence for further testing in the case of Ledell Lee. They have signed an order drafted by the Innocence Project and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to immediately allow for DNA and fingerprint analysis in response to the lawsuit filed on January 23rd. "We are grateful that the City of Jacksonville has agreed to release  more
Institute of International Education Announces Winners of 2020 Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Institute of International Education issued the following news release: The Institute of International Education (IIE) is recognizing the winners of the annual IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education at the January meeting of the IIE Board of Trustees. The programs that are receiving these prestigious awards are at the frontier of developing new models to build international partnerships, internationalize campuses, and promote study abroad.   more
Institute of International Education Launches Special Emergency Student Fund Effort to Respond to Crises
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Institute of International Education issued the following news release: The Institute of International Education's (IIE) Emergency Student Fund is expanding its efforts to support international students currently studying at colleges and universities in the United States who have been affected by recent crises. IIE has a long history of providing emergency assistance to students and the Emergency Student Fund was established to provide financial support to students who a  more
International Rescue Committee: Travel Ban Expansion Could Tear Families Apart
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to reports of the Trump Administration's policy decision to expand the Travel Ban. The IRC fears this new expansion of the ban will block family members from reuniting with their loved ones in the United States. "The Travel Ban - in all its forms - has needlessly kept families separated by blocking access to tourist, business, and immigration visas. There  more
Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans Issues Statement on President Trump's Comments on Veterans
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following statement: In response to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) calling upon President Trump to apologize to service members for his remarks minimizing the severity of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), IAVA calls such an apology "step one" in the President's obligation to veterans and service members to remedy these remarks. "Apologizing for these remarks would only be step one," said IAVA CEO Jeremy Butler. "Rather th  more
ISSA Advocacy Weekly Recap--USMCA, Workforce Training, and NY Ingredient Communication
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- ISSA, formerly the International Sanitary Supply Association, issued the following news release: Welcome to the ISSA Advocacy Weekly Recap, our regular roundup of the latest public policy issues impacting the cleaning industry. This week's recap touches on the new US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, an upcoming New York State Department of Environmental Conservation meeting on ingredient communications, ISSA's support for a bill to allow 529 savings accounts to be   more
JDRF: General Population Screening Reduces Life Threatening Diabetic Ketoacidosis, New Research Shows
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- JDRF, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, announced new research that found widespread screening for islet autoantibodies reduced the occurrence of life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) among children with pre-symptomatic T1D. The JDRF-funded research study known as Fr1da was published in the Journal of the A  more
Kimberly Craven Joins ACLU as Legal Director for S.D., N.D., Wyoming
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- 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: Kimberly Craven has joined the ACLU as the new legal director for the ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming. Craven will lead and expand the ACLU's legal program across the three states and provide strategic leadership on both litigation and non-litigat  more
LatinoJustice PRLDEF Issues Statement Regarding Lifting of Nationwide Injunction on Public Charge Rule
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following statement: The U.S. Supreme Court lifted the nationwide injunction that blocked the implementation of the "Public Charge" rule. The battle around the legality of denying immigration applications based on the "Public Charge" rule continues, however, while the legal battle ensues, the law will begin to take effect around the country. "The 'Public Charge' rule imposes a wealth test on immigrants of color seeking to enter the country,   more
Legal Information Management Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
CAMBRIDGE, England, Feb. 1 --The Legal Information Management Journal published research articles on the following topics in its December 2019 edition: Selection of papers from the BIALL Conference 2019: * Law Reporting and Public Access in the Courts: Is Too Much a Good Thing?: Part 1: The English Experience * Law Reporting and Public Access in the Courts: Is Too Much a Good Thing?: Part 2: The New York Experience * Alive and Kicking: Reflections on the Evolving Role of Subject Support Libr  more
Maker of Absolut Vodka Cuts Ties With Bullfighting, PETA Celebrates With Shots
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Pernod Ricard Drops Financial Support of World's Biggest Bullfighting Organization * * * Following campaigns by PETA, PETA France, and other animal rights groups, Pernod Ricard--which owns over 90 wine and spirits brands, including Absolut Vodka, Malibu, and Ballantine's--has confirmed that it's ending its financial support of the Union of Paul Ricard Bullfighting Clubs, the largest bu  more
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research: Charter Schools Benefit Disadvantaged Students
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release: Among Democrats, 58% of black voters and 52% of Hispanic voters support charter schools--but their presidential candidates fail to reflect this view. Now that Cory Booker has dropped out of the race, no Democratic presidential candidate supports charter schools, with the possible exception of Michael Bloomberg. According to the latest issue brief in the Manhattan Institute's Issues 2020 series, t  more
Moms Demand Action: What to Know About Gun Safety in Oklahoma as 2020 Legislative Session Begins
MANHATTAN, New York, Feb. 1 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: On Monday, Oklahoma lawmakers will return to the Capitol for the 2020 state legislative session. Last year, lawmakers passed permitless carry legislation against the wishes of law enforcement, faith leaders, and survivors of gun violence. This year, Moms Demand Action volunteers will urge their representatives to reject any further effort to weaken Oklah  more
Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Secure $5.9M National Cancer Institute Grant to Improve Cancer Care
BRONX, New York, Jan. 30 -- Montefiore Health System issued the following news release: * * * - Montefiore and Einstein's Flourishing Clinical Trial Network Helps Close Racial Gaps in Clinical Research * * * Montefiore, the University Hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, has received a $5.9 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to build on its success recruiting minority and underserved patients into cancer clinical trials and delivering the highest quality cance  more
Mount Sinai Surgeons Perform First Surgery in New York City Using FDA-Approved Spinal Tethering Device
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: * * * - Latest Technology and Minimally Invasive Approach to Correct Most Common Form of Scoliosis * * * Mount Sinai surgeons have performed the first-ever spinal tethering surgery in New York City to correct idiopathic scoliosis--a sideways curvature in the spine--in children and adolescents. The procedure performed by Baron S. Lonner, MD, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, and Pediatrics, Icahn School of Me  more
Mount Sinai, Institute for Community Living, Healthfirst Unite to Provide Behavioral, Physical Health Services to Highest-Need Patients
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: * * * - Collaboration improved quality metrics and reduced hospitalizations for hundreds of people with significant physical and behavioral health conditions * * * The Institute for Community Living (ICL), Mount Sinai Health System, and Healthfirst announced Monday that their partnership in providing improved quality of care for more than 400 Medicaid recipients with high-need mental health and substance ab  more
N.Y. University School of Global Public Health: Climate Zone Important Indicator for Several Viral Mosquito-Borne Diseases
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research involving New York University School of Global Public Health, dated Jan. 27: A study co-authored by Dr. Yesim Tozan, Assistant Professor of Global Health at New York University School of Global Public Health, was published by Environmental Research titled "Reviewing estimates of the basic reproduction number for dengue, Zika and chikungunya across global climate zones." Globally  more
NAACP Issues Statement on Texas High School Student Arnold Dreadlock Controversy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The NAACP issued the following statement regarding Texas high school student Deandre Arnold's dreadlock controversy: The suspension placed on Texas high school student Deandre Arnold due to his dreadlocks is extremely troubling. There is a stigma often associated with the natural hair of black and brown people that needs to change. Banning ethnic hairstyles is rooted in racial insensitivity and upholds the notion of white supremacy. New York and California have passed   more
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Condemns Officer-Involved Shooting of Green
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 29: On January 28, Prince George's County Police Corporal Michael Owen Jr. was charged with second-degree murder less than 24 hours after shooting and killing William Howard Green, an unarmed Black man who was handcuffed and seated inside the officer's patrol car. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) acknowledges Prince George's County officials' prompt investigation a  more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Responds to the Trump Administration's Expanded Muslim Ban Announcement
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: The Trump administration announced that it is expanding its current Muslim travel ban, adding several more predominantly Muslim countries to the list of those whose citizens will face extensive restrictions on their ability to immigrate to the United States. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) strongly condemns this discriminatory act, which is reflective of troublesome past   more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: Lawsuit Threatening Sheff Progress Is Dismissed
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: * * * - Promise of Integrated Hartford School System Strengthens * * * Robinson v. Wentzell, a misguided federal lawsuit which challenged the racial integration goals for magnet schools in the Hartford region, was voluntarily withdrawn and dismissed by the court. This dismissal comes following the recent settlement in the related state court case Sheff v. O'Neill and strengthens the advanceme  more
National Action Network: Unarmed Connecticut Teen Mubarak Soulemane Shot by State Trooper
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release: On Sunday, January 26, Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will be speak at the memorial service for Mubarak Soulemane, a 19-yr-old fatally shot by a state trooper in Connecticut. WHO: Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of National Action Network and Local clergy, community leaders and activists WHEN: Sunday January 26, 2020 2020 - 1:00 p.m. WHERE: First Calvary Baptist Church 605 Dixwel  more
National Health Law Program Cheers Lawsuit Challenging Burdensome New Regulations for Abortion Under ACA Insurance Plans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news release: Earlier, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with Attorneys Generals from the District of Columbia and four other states, announced a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its unlawful reinterpretation of Section 1303 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The rule change, announced late in December, is intended to r  more
National Institute for Reproductive Health Issues Statement Applauding Virginia State House Passage of Reproductive Freedom Legislation
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The National Institute for Reproductive Health issued the following statement: Andrea Miller, president of the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH), released the following statement after the Virginia House of Delegates passed the Reproductive Health Protection Act, which would remove political interference between a patient and their doctor and eliminate medically unnecessary restrictions for a patient seeking access to abortion. A House committee took anothe  more
NBA All-Stars Luka Doncic, Trae Young Headline U.S. vs. World Showdown in 2020 NBA Rising Stars
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: NBA All-Stars Luka Doncic and Trae Young headline U.S. vs. World showdown in 2020 NBA Rising Stars Official Release | January 31, 2020 NEW YORK - NBA All-Stars Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks lead the list of 20 players selected by NBA assistant coaches to play in the 2020 NBA Rising Stars on Friday, Feb. 14 at the United Center in Chicago. The 26th Rising Stars  more
NBA Commissioner Silver Issues Statement on Death of Kobe Bryant
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following statement by Commissioner Adam Silver on the death of Kobe Bryant: "The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. "For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning. He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary: five NBA championships, an NBA  more
NBA Issues Statement on Death of Bryant
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- The National Basketball Players Association issued the following statement on the death of Kobe Bryant: "We are stunned and devastated by the news of the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant. "Words cannot express his impact on our Players, the NBA and the game of basketball. "This is a monumental loss for the entire basketball community and our hearts are quite simply broken. "We send love and prayers out to his wife Vanessa and the entire family." [Category: Sports]  more
NBA, NBPA and Nike to Honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant on NBA All-Star Uniforms
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: The NBA, NBPA and Nike announced that the 2020 NBA All-Star uniforms will pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and their seven friends and teammates who tragically passed away in last Sunday's helicopter accident. The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will feature Team LeBron (James) wearing the No. 2 and Team Giannis (Antetokounmpo) wearing the No. 24 - Gianna and Kobe's basketball jersey number  more
New NBA All-Star Game Format Makes Every Quarter Count for Chicago Charities
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: The NBA announced a new format for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game designed to increase the level of competition throughout the game, provide additional excitement at the finish and make the outcome of every quarter count for charity. The changes include a new fourth-quarter format that will honor the late Kobe Bryant, who earned 18 NBA All-Star selections and a record-tying four NBA All-Star Game MVP awards  more
New York Farm Bureau Outlines 2020 State Priorities
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York Farm Bureau issued the following news release on Jan. 29: New York Farm Bureau released its 2020 state legislative priorities during a press call that look to address important budget and economic needs of its farmer members who make up the diverse agricultural community in New York. NYFB President David Fisher and Jeff Williams, NYFB Public Policy Director, spoke with reporters during the media call. They stressed that last year was a difficult year f  more
New York Immigration Coalition: Immigrant Advocates Denounce SCOTUS Decision to Let Public Charge Rule Change Go Forward
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following news release: Yesterday, in a 5-4 vote the Supreme Court of the United States granted the Trump administration's request to stay the previously issued federal injunction that blocked the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) public charge rule from going forward. The Court's decision on Monday, January 27, 2020, lifts the federal injunction and allows the administration's changes to go forward. The changes to the pu  more
New York State United Teachers Brings 'Fund Our Future' Bus Tour to Elmira and Schenevus Thursday
ELMIRA, New York, Jan. 30 -- 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 the Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley on Thursday, with stops at schools in Elmira and Schenevus. 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 ine  more
New York State United Teachers Brings 'Fund Our Future' Bus Tour to Long Island Friday
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Jan. 31 -- 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 Long Island Friday, with stops at schools in Port Washington and Riverhead. 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  more
New York State United Teachers Visit Schools in Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley
ELMIRA, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release on Jan. 30: New York State United Teachers is visiting schools in the Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley to draw attention to the severe impact a lack of state funding has had on schools statewide. Union activists are also highlighting the need for new revenues that will enable the state to tackle educational inequality, and other pressing needs. "Our children do not get a do-over," NYSUT President A  more
New York University of Global Public Health: Youth Vaping, Tobacco Use in Context
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research involving New York University School of Global Public Health, dated Jan. 27: A study co-authored by Ms. Allison M. Glasser; Dr. Raymond Niaura, interim chair of the Department of Epidemiology and professor of social and behavioral sciences; and Dr. David Abrams, professor of social and behavioral sciences, at New York University School of Global Public Health  more
NYSBA, Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association Announce Formal Relationship
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Henry M. Greenberg, president of the New York State Bar Association (left), and Kotaro Yamamoto, chairperson of the International Exchange Committee of the Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association (right), sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two organizations. New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Henry M. Greenberg and Kotaro Yamamoto, chairperson of the International Exchange C  more
NYSBA, Seoul Bar Association Announce Formal Relationship
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Henry M. Greenberg and Seoul Bar Association President JongWoo Park signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two organizations on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the 2020 NYSBA Annual Meeting. The two leaders met during the American Bar Association's 2019 summer meeting in San Francisco. There they discussed mutual cooperation and growth, and N  more
NYU Langone Health: Mental Health Benefits From One Dose of Psychedelic Drug Last for Years in People With Cancer
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Following up on their landmark 2016 study, researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that a one-time, single-dose treatment of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, combined with psychotherapy, appears to be associated with significant improvements in emotional and existential distress in people with cancer. These effects persist  more
NYU Langone Health: Sunset Terrace Family Health Center Reinvents Itself as Comprehensive Center to Meet Needs of Brooklyn Families
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: * * * - Newly Renovated Sunset Terrace Family Health Center Expands Primary Care, Adds a Retail Pharmacy & Now Offers Dental Services for Adults & Children * * * Originally a hub for adult primary care, behavioral health, and HIV care, Sunset Terrace Family Health Center at NYU Langone has expanded to become a full-service healthcare facility to care for  more
Oil Change International: Reinstating the Crude Oil Export Ban Could Cut Global Emissions as Much as 181 Million Tons
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Oil Change International issued the following news release: A new report/1 from Greenpeace USA and Oil Change International calculates the climate benefits of reinstating the crude oil export ban, a policy that limited the amount of carbon pollution the US shipped overseas for more than 40 years. The report finds that restoring the crude oil export ban could lead to reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions of as much as 80 to 181 million tons of carbon dioxide equiva  more
Open Space Institute Testifies Before Joint Fiscal Committees of State Legislature
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following testimony on Jan. 27 by Kathy Moser, senior vice president for parks and policy, before the Joint Fiscal Committees of the State Legislature on the fiscal 2020-21 budget: Senate Finance Chair Kruger and Assembly Ways & Means Chair Weinstein, Chairs Kaminsky, Englebright, Serrano and O'Donnell, distinguished legislators - thank you for the opportunity to discuss Governor Cuomo's proposed budget as it relates to New York's state   more
Open Space Institute: Community Support Can Help Minnewaska Visitor Center Take Flight
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following news release: * * * - The Campaign for Minnewaska Visitor Center offers personalized window tiles for "Birds of Minnewaska" Exhibit * * * The Campaign for the Minnewaska Visitor Center is offering a way to honor and memorialize the memory of a loved one or celebrate hiking excursions, engagements, and fond memories at the popular Minnewaska State Park Preserve. The fundraising campaign, led by the Open Space Institute (OSI),   more
Orthodox Union Applauds N.Y. Gov. Cuomo for Proposal to Expand Securing Communities Against Hate Program
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: The Orthodox Union - the nation's largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization - applauds New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his proposal to expand eligibility to synagogues and other houses of worship as part of New York state's Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Grant Program. Until now, the three-year-old program created by the governor was open to n  more
Parenteral Drug Association Announces 2020 United States Conference Schedule
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 29 -- The Parenteral Drug Association issued the following news release: The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) announced its schedule of U.S. conferences for the year. The busy schedule includes PDA's signature events and new "hot topic" workshops. The PDA Annual Meeting, Mar. 30-Apr. 1 in Raleigh, North Carolina, will focus on innovative medicines and manufacturing. Immediately following the event is the first "hot topic" workshop, "Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Data S  more
PEN America Issues Statement Condemning Ongoing Harassment, Arrest of Cuban Artists
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- PEN America issued the following statement: * * * - Writer Jorge Olivera Castillo and human rights activist Nancy Alfaya arrested for 17th time in six months * * * For the seventeenth time in six months, Cuban authorities this week arrested and fined writer Jorge Olivera Castillo and human rights activist Nancy Alfaya. Julie Trebault, director of the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) at PEN America, released the following statement: "Again and again, Jorge and Nancy have  more
PEN America Issues Statement on Trump Administration Proposed Travel Ban
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- PEN America issued the following statement: * * * - PEN America warns proposal would further limit cultural exchange * * * The Trump administration's announcement Friday that it will expand its travel ban, placing new visa restrictions on individuals from six additional countries, is a reprehensible blow to the free flow of culture and ideas, and shows clear disdain for the American tradition of open exchange, PEN America said in a statement. On Friday, acting Homeland S  more
PEN America Issues Statement Regarding Secretary of State Pompeo Attack on NPR Reporter
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- PEN America issued the following statement: * * * - CEO Suzanne Nossel says attacks give cover to autocrats worldwide * * * In an interview with NPR News, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out at reporter Mary Louise Kelly for her line of questioning on Ukraine. In a direct attack, Pompeo falsely accused Kelly of lying to him, calling her conduct "shameful" and referring to the news media as "unhinged." PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel responded with the following:   more
PEN America: American Journalist Conditionally Released by Indonesian Immigration Authorities
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America says Philip Jacobson may have been targeted for his reporting outlet's work criticizing Indonesia's government * * * The detention of a U.S. journalist in Indonesia may have been linked to his news outlet's reporting critical of the government. Environmental reporter Philip Jacobson was detained and provisionally released this week, purportedly due to a visa issue. PEN America said Indonesian officials mu  more
PEN America: Nearly 1,000 Writers and Linguists Sign Open Letter Demanding China Release Tibetan Language Advocate
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- PEN America issued the following news release on Jan. 26: * * * - Today marks four years since Tashi Wangchuk was secretly detained for his work advocating Tiebtan language rights * * * PEN America released an open letter signed by nearly 1,000 writers, linguists, translators, and language rights advocates calling for the immediate release of Tashi Wangchuk. Exactly four years ago today, on January 27, 2016, Chinese officials secretly detained Wangchuk for his activism o  more
PEN America: Proposed Travel Ban Expansion Reprehensible Blow to Free Flow of Ideas
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America warns proposal would further limit cultural exchange * * * The Trump administration's announcement Friday that it will expand its travel ban, placing new visa restrictions on individuals from six additional countries, is a reprehensible blow to the free flow of culture and ideas, and shows clear disdain for the American tradition of open exchange, PEN America said in a statement. On Friday, acting Homelan  more
PEN America: Washington Post Must Clarify Suspension of Journalist
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- PEN America issued the following news release: * * * - PEN America says paper needs to also articulate its support for journalists facing online harassment * * * PEN America said the Washington Post needs to fully explain its suspension of journalist Felicia Sonmez for tweets she posted after the news of Kobe Bryant's death. The Washington Post's concerns over the tweets, reportedly, were that Sonmez's comments did not pertain to her "coverage area", and that Sonmez's "b  more
Perspectives on Sexual & Reproductive Health Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health Journal, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features analysis on sexual and reproductive health and rights from the Guttmacher Institute, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2019 edition: ARTICLES: * "Am I Going to Be in Trouble for What I'm Doing?": Providing Contraceptive Care in Religious Health Care Systems * Provision of Contraception in New York City School-Based Health Centers: Impac  more
PETA Issues Statement on Pheromone Experiments on Mice
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on the paper on pheromone experiments on mice printed in the journal Nature: "Curiosity-driven sex experiments are a perversion of real science, and research dollars should instead be devoted to human-relevant, non-animal studies that actually help people suffering from real diseases. "Columbia University Irving Medical Center experimenters forced hundreds of mice to live with soiled bedding, photog  more
PETA: Seward Park Dog Statue Is Now Iditarod Protest
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: The Seward Park statue of Togo--the dog who ran more than 260 miles to deliver a lifesaving serum to children in Alaska--is now dishing up some truth in advertising, courtesy of a PETA plaque that reads, "The Iditarod Does a Disservice to Togo's Heroic Act." The sign--the latest move in PETA's campaign against the deadly 1,000-mile Alaskan dogsled race--notes that more than 150 dogs have died as  more
Planned Parenthood Debuts One-Night-Only Talk Show on Periods Hosted by Sasheer Zamata
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: Planned Parenthood Federation of America and R/GA are excited to debut "Spot On Nightly," a one-night-only talk show about taking control of your menstrual cycle and birth control method with our award-winning and recently-redesigned app, Spot On. "Spot On Nightly" puts front and center what we don't talk about enough: periods and birth control. The show is directed by Sade Clacken Joseph (co-  more
Police Benevolent Association Sues to Reverse Illegal CCRB Ballot Measure
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Police Benevolent Association of New York issued the following news release: The NYC Police Benevolent Association (PBA) sued to strike down in its entirety a 2019 city charter revision ballot measure that expanded the Civilian Complaint Review Board's power and budget because one of its provisions violates state law. The PBA petition, filed in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, argues that the provision linking the CCRB budget to NYPD headcount runs afoul of the state   more
President Clinton Issues Joint Statement on Death of Bryant
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following joint statement by President Clinton and ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Jan. 26 regarding the death of Kobe Bryant: Hillary and I are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and all those who died in today's helicopter crash. Kobe brought excitement and joy to basketball fans not just in Los Angeles, but all over the U.S. and around the world. He was also a leader off the cour  more
President Clinton Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Rep. Stark
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following statement by President Clinton on the death of Ex-Rep. Pete Stark: Hillary and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Pete Stark. For four decades in Congress, Pete was a fierce advocate for the most vulnerable in our society. In the White House, I saw firsthand how he worked for an inclusive, peace-loving America, and how his deep policy knowledge and lawmaking skills helped millions of people--providing health car  more
President Trump Appoints Three U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council Members
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum issued the following news release: President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council: Mendel Goldstein of California (term ending January 15, 2024) Curtis Darrow Robinson of Connecticut (term ending January 15, 2025) Sigal Mandelker of New York (term ending January 15, 2025) A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum  more
Project Management Institute, KPMG Collaborate as Digital Tech Plays Greater Role in Delivering Change
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Project Management Institute issued the following news release: Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading association for the project management profession, and KPMG LLP announced they are teaming up to develop programs to help the project management profession to embrace and leverage emerging and innovative technologies. The collaboration between PMI and the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm will identify new opportunities to benefit PMI members and cer  more
Public Citizen: Bernhardt Aims to Give Oil Industry Free Pass to Kill Birds
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement by Alan Zibel, research for the corporate presidency project: Note: The New York Times reported that the U.S. Department of the Interior is expected to release a draft rule dropping the threat of punishment to energy companies that break a law protecting migratory birds. The expected proposal will give leeway to corporations to kill birds as long as they do so unintentionally. A former client of Interior Secretary David Bernha  more
Rev. Katie Rengers Appointed Episcopal Church Staff Officer for Church Planting
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Episcopal Church issued the following news: The Rev. Katie Rengers has been appointed staff officer for Church Planting for The Episcopal Church, a member of the Presiding Bishop's staff. Rengers has been offering her gifts to this work on an interim basis for the last six months; networking new ministries, developing resources and organizing trainings to support the development of new ministries of all kinds, across the Episcopal Church. "It is a joy to welcome Rev. R  more
Risk and Insurance Management Society 2020 Keynote Presenters Confirmed
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release: * * * - Debra Jasper, Kai Kight and Ronan Farrow Set to Inspire the World's Risk Management Community * * * From businesses' digital transformation, to the innovation journey and the significance of social equality and awareness, RIMS 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition keynote speakers Debra Jasper, Kai Kight and Ronan Farrow will captivate attendees' minds and hearts with their powerful and in  more
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo Sabres and New Era Cap Team Up for Cap of Hope
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 29 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has teamed up with New Era Cap and the Buffalo Sabres to create a limited-edition Cap of Hope. Designed with the creativity of Roswell Park patients and a doctor, the knit hat is a symbol of hope for patients, caregivers and those in the WNY community touched by cancer. "The Cap of Hope creates awareness and provides support to patients at Roswe  more
Roswell Park Inspires People to 'Celebrate Life' in Latest Super Bowl Ad
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 31 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Moments big and small highlighted in regional commercial * * * Take time away from your phone, laptop or tablet and just enjoy the moment. That's the core message of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's 60-second regional television commercial, "Celebrate Life," which will air in the Buffalo region during the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 2. This is the fifth year the   more
SAG-AFTRA National Board Meets Via Videoconference Approves Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast Tentative Agreement
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 26 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: The SAG-AFTRA National Board met yesterday via videoconference between the James Cagney Boardroom in Los Angeles and the Ken Howard Boardroom in New York. The board unanimously approved the tentative 2019 Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast Contract, which is a successor to the 2015-2018 agreement that had been extended. The board als  more
Science Translational Medicine Journal Issues Research Articles in Jan. 22, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- Science Translational Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that focuses on research in the translational medicine community, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Jan. 22, 2020 edition: Research Articles: * Pan-viral protection against arboviruses by activating skin macrophages at the inoculation site * Long-gap peripheral nerve repair through sustained release of a neurotrophic factor  more
Senate Committee Passes Landmark Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans-Backed Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release on Jan. 29: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is celebrating today's unanimous passage of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S. 785) by the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs (SVAC). The bipartisan, IAVA-backed legislation by SVAC Ranking Member Jon Tester (D-MT) and Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) aims to improve veterans' access to mental health  more
State Bar Announces Global Membership Initiative Based on Collaboration With Local Bar Associations Around the World
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Henry M. Greenberg announced that NYSBA has launched a global membership initiative to collaborate with bar associations around the world and support and advance the rule of law. Greenberg made the announcement at a luncheon meeting of NYSBA's International Section, part of the association's Annual Meeting Jan. 27-31 in New York City. "This effort  more
State Bar Association Report Recommends Use of Adult Recreational Marijuana in New York
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will on Friday consider a report from the NYSBA Committee on Cannabis Law supporting the legalization of adult recreational marijuana use in New York. The report from the committee outlines suggested strategies for the implementation of legalized cannabis in New York State, and will be considered at NYSBA's House of Delegates meeting in New York City Jan  more
SUNY Downstate College of Nursing Programs Earn Top Rankings
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 30 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release: The College of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's has received national recognition for its baccalaureate, masters and nurse midwifery programs. According to the Nursing Schools Almanac, Downstate's College of Nursing ranks #15 in New York and #45 in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Among the nation's 552 nursing colleges with graduate programs, the College of Nursing ranks in the 90th percen  more
The Aesthetic Society Unveils 2020 Plastic Surgery Predictions
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery issued the following news release: The Aesthetic Society has released its 2020 predictions detailing what plastic surgery trends are expected in the coming year. With more than 2,600 board-certified members, The Aesthetic Society members are the most advanced aesthetic plastic surgeons. Insights include specific trends for surgical and non-invasive options, and a forecast that sees a new generation of patients entering the   more
The Boston Society for Architecture Announces the Winners of the 2019 BSA Design Awards at Annual BSA Awards Gala
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- The Boston Society of Architects issued the following news release: The Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) is pleased to announce the winners of the following 2019 BSA Design Awards: Accessible Design, a program of the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board; Education Facilities Design; Housing Design, hosted in partnership with AIA New York; Small Firms Design; Unbuilt Architecture and Design; Honor Awards for Design Excellence, juried by AIA Los Angeles  more
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Presents Comedy for Conservation, Opening With Matteo Lane on Feb. 6 and 7
POWELL, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium issued the following news release: A new comedy series, Comedy for Conservation, is coming to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! Each of the three events will feature well-known comedians and benefit the Zoo's Conservation and Education programs both local and globally. Comedy guest, Matteo Lane, will kick off the series on February 6 and 7, 2020. Matteo is a New-York based comedian, who has appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late   more
The Paley Center for Media Announces New Selection for the Spring 2020 PaleyLive NY Season
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * - Let's Play Hardball: An Evening with Chris Matthews Comes to the Paley Center on Monday, March 9 * * * The Paley Center for Media today announced the latest selection for the Spring 2020 PaleyLive NY season: Let's Play Hardball: An Evening with Chris Matthews. The program will take place at the Paley Center's New York location on Monday, March 9 at 8:30 pm. "Chris Matthews is one of the most respected  more
U.S. Tour Operators Association Issues Statement on Coronavirus Outbreak
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- U.S. Tour Operators Association issued the following statement by President & CEO Terry Dale: In the wake of the news on the coronavirus outbreak and travel advisory from the U.S. Department of State, USTOA conducted a survey of its Tour Operator Members with programs to China to determine the reaction of guests and travel advisors, and what steps our members are taking. The members responding to the survey report that they are in contact with guests and travel advisors (as   more
U.S. Tour Operators Association Member Survey on Coronavirus
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- U.S. Tour Operators Association issued the following news release: In the wake of the news on the coronavirus outbreak and travel advisory from the US Department of State, USTOA conducted a survey of its Tour Operator Members with programs to China to determine the reaction of guests and travel advisors, and the steps our members are taking. The majority of members responding to the survey report that they are in contact with guests and travel advisors (as applicable) to d  more
UN Delegates Engage With Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Jan. 30 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: United Nations delegates representing eleven nations visited the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) on January 21st to learn about its cutting-edge research and science education programs. The day visit was a collaboration between the Permanent Representative of Slovenia to the UN, Ambassador H.E. Mrs. Darja Bavdaz Kuret and two early career scientists at CSHL from Slovenia: Research Technici  more
UNITE HERE International Union Turbocharges Political Program in 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following news release: In 2020, UNITE HERE's International Union and our affiliates have made a commitment to turbocharge our political organizing, building on proven GOTV successes in cities and states across North America. This year, UNITE HERE locals will be active in races acros  more
UNITE HERE: Catering Workers Serving American Airlines Kick Off "Fast for Our Families" in Miami With NFL Players Association Executive Director, Elected Leaders
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 28 -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following news release: * * * - As travelers arrive in Miami for Super Bowl LIV, workers launch 6-day fast at Miami International Airport to call for an end to poverty wages and unaffordable health care * * * Catering workers serving American Airlines launched a "Fast For Ou  more
Unprecedented State Bar Association Panel Examines White Nationalism and Domestic Terrorism in America
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: An extraordinary panel of legal, national security and other experts examined "White Nationalism and Domestic Terrorism in America" at the New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) Presidential Summit Jan. 29 as part of the association's weeklong 143rd Annual Meeting in New York City. "The surge in white nationalist groups and home-grown extremists in recent years, and the increased frequency of v  more
Vital Strategies: First Decline in Drug Overdose Deaths in Nearly Three Decades
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Vital Strategies issued the following news release: * * * - Statement from Daliah Heller, Director of the Overdose Prevention Program at Vital Strategies * * * A new report from the CDC finds a slight decline in drug overdose deaths in 2018, the first in nearly three decades. Harm reduction strategies have played an important role in the reduction of overdose deaths. The increased availability of medication treatments like methadone and buprenorphine, the expansion of sy  more
WCS Issues Short Video on Wuhan Coronavirus, Zoonotic Outbreaks: Where It Starts, Stops
BRONX, New York, Feb. 1 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: The Wildlife Conservation Society has issued a short video with WCS veterinarian, Dr. Christian Walzer, emphasizing governments need to close live animal markets that trade in wildlife. Such a market is the source of the current world outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus. Says Walzer, calling for the closure of these markets: "These markets are local but their implications are global." The Wildlife Co  more
Weekly WIC Policy Update
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The National WIC Association, a non-profit advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program, issued the following news release: The U.S. Supreme Court voted to lift the nationwide injunction that blocked public charge from going into effect. The 5-4 vote reverses a federal court in New York that had halted the Department of Homeland Security from implementing the rule until constitutional and legal challenges to the rule  more
Wildlife Conservation Society Issues Statement Regarding China Announcement to Ban Sale of Wildlife
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following statement: The Wildlife Conservation Society issued a statement concerning China's announcement to temporarily ban the sale of wildlife in markets, restaurants and over e-commerce. Said Dr. Christian Walzer, chief global veterinarian at for the Wildlife Conservation Society: "The Chinese government's announcement today to temporarily ban the sale of wildlife in markets, restaurants and over e-commerce needs to be perm  more
William J. Clinton Presidential Center: 2020 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars Announced
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The William J. Clinton Presidential Center issued the following news release: * * * - Sixth annual class comprised of 60 Scholars including veterans, educators, physicians, public servants, and corporate professionals; program begins on January 28 in Washington, D.C. * * * The Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) program announced the 60 Scholars who will form the program's sixth annual class. PLS serves as a catalyst for a diverse network of established leaders brough  more
Winners of Carnegie Council's International Student Essay Contest 2019 - Internet Responsibility
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs issued the following news release: Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is pleased to announce the winners of its 2019 International Student Essay Contest. ESSAY TOPIC: Is there an ethical responsibility to regulate the Internet? If so, why and to what extent? If not, why not? (https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/news/announcements/2019-08-15-international-student-essay-contest-2019-internet-responsibility  more
WNBA Commissioner Engelbert Issues Statement on Death of Kobe Bryant
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Women's National Basketball Association issued the following statement by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on the death of Kobe Bryant: "The WNBA mourns the sudden and tragic loss of NBA Great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. "Kobe's support for the WNBA and women's basketball along with his passion for helping young girls and boys follow their dreams made him a true legend for our sport. "We admired him not just as a legendary basketball player, but as a father, a yo  more
Wolters Kluwer Health: Share Buyback Transaction Details January 23-29, 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer reports that it has repurchased 94,174 of its own ordinary shares in the period from January 23, 2020, up to and including January 29, 2020, for Euros6.5 million and at an average share price of Euros68.94. 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 cumu  more
Wolters Kluwer Nominates Sophie Vandebroek for Appointment to Supervisory Board
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer announced the nomination of Dr. Sophie Vandebroek for appointment to its Supervisory Board. The nomination will be submitted to the Wolters Kluwer Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 23, 2020. Ms. Vandebroek will succeed Ms. Fidelma Russo who stepped down from the Supervisory Board at the end of 2019. Ms. Vandebroek has held executive positions at IBM and Xerox as well as other technology-  more
Wolters Kluwer Provides Easier Access to Latest Coronavirus Resources & Tools for Front-Line Clinicians and Medical Researchers
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: * * * - Free access to UpToDate in English & Chinese, plus Ovid Expert Search tools * * * Wolters Kluwer, Health will make coronavirus resources on Ovid(R) and UpToDate(R) solutions available in response to the outbreak of coronavirus that began in the Chinese city of Wuhan with infections now confirmed in numerous other countries. Click here to access these essential resources all in one place: UpToDate: * For c  more
World Evangelical Alliance Leaders Deliver a Guest Lecture in Manila: Islam in Education
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The World Evangelical Alliance issued the following news: In a double guest lecture at PTS College & Advanced Studies (formerly Presbyterian Theological Seminary) in Dasmarinas City, Philippines, the representatives of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) responsible for Islam and for Theological Education, Christine and Thomas Schirrmacher, together with the college management discussed the question of how the subject of Islam could be taken into greater account in the cur  more
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder to Address Holocaust Survivors, Dignitaries at 75th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) and Chairman of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation will join more than 100 Holocaust survivors and heads of state from at least 22 countries on January 27 for the official memorial event marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on the site of the former German Nazi concentration camp. Addressing guests on   more
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