| State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday February 09, 2020 ( 223 items ) |
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A.G. Hunter's Office Successfully Defends Two Longstanding Abortion Laws in Oklahoma County
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 8 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter issued the following news release:
Attorney General Mike Hunter announced his office successfully defended two longstanding state laws from challenges led by a New York City-based abortion advocacy group.
Oklahoma County District Judge Natalie Mai declined to put on hold a 1978 Oklahoma law allowing only physicians to perform abortions and a 2012 requirement that physicians must perform abortions in person, rather than by
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Ad-ID, ARF, CIMM, IRI, and Kantar Launch Ad Metadata Initiative
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- IRI, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release:
Ad-ID, Advertising Research Foundation (The ARF), Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM), IRI(R), and Kantar announced the launch of a new joint initiative to standardize advertising metadata at CIMM's 9th Annual Cross-Platform Video Measuremen
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Addition to the S&P BSE SME IPO Index
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release:
With reference to Notice No: 20200205-33, Janus Corporation Limited (Exchange ticker - 542924), is being listed on the SME Platform of BSE effective Thursday, February 06, 2020. Effective at the open of Friday, February 07, 2020, the stock will be added to the below index.
See table here (https://us.spindices.com/documents/indexnews/announcements/20200206-1086559/1086559_MediaReleaseAddition
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American Museum of Natural History: The Colorful Ruby-throated Hummingbird
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The American Museum of Natural History issued the following news on Feb. 4:
Could there be a bird sighting more magical than that of a hummingbird? These fascinating tiny birds appear to hang stationary in mid-air, flapping their wings furiously, in some cases more than 50 times in a single second. Like dragonflies, hummingbirds can fly in all directions: forward, backward, and upside down. They hover as they flit from flower to flower, eating about half their weight in nect
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Andre Iguodala Joins Comcast Ventures' Catalyst Fund
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release:
Comcast Ventures, the venture capital affiliate of Comcast Corporation, announced Andre Iguodala has joined its Catalyst Fund as a Venture Partner.
Iguodala is a three-time NBA Champion and First Vice President of the National Basketball Players Association. He is a New York Times best-selling author of "The Sixth Man" and also a successful entrepreneur and startup investor, funding ove
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Apple News Launches Special Coverage of the 2020 Presidential Election
CUPERTINO, California, Feb. 4 -- Apple issued the following news release on Feb. 3:
Apple introduced special coverage of the 2020 US presidential election, curated by Apple News and featuring reliable news, information and data throughout the election from dozens of trusted news sources. Apple News 2020 election coverage is the most comprehensive resource available, with reporting and analysis from ABC News, CBS News, CNN, FiveThirtyEight, Fox News, NBC News, ProPublica, Reuters, The Los Angele
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Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer: Morgenstern Receives 2020 William T. Lifland Distinguished Service Award
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Arnold and Porter Kaye Scholer issued the following news:
The New York State Bar Association Antitrust Section presented its 2020 William T. Lifland Distinguished Service Award on January 30, 2020, to partnerSaul P. Morgenstern in recognition of his accomplishments in the field of antitrust and leadership contribution to the bar and community.
The award acknowledges those who throughout their professional careers have distinguished themselves as leading antitrust practiti
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Associated Press Announces U.S. Presidential Primary Coverage Plans
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release on Feb. 3:
The Associated Press will count the votes, report the results and deliver robust text, photo and live video coverage through the 2020 U.S. presidential primaries as Democrats choose their presidential nominee.
AP, the most trusted source of information on election night with a history of accuracy dating to 1848, will offer that expertise to its member news organizations, customers and the public across all pl
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Atlas Air Worldwide Releases First ESG Report
PURCHASE, New York, Feb. 6 -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release:
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) announced the release of its first environmental, social and governance (ESG) report.
The 2018-2019 ESG report unveils the Atlas Air Worldwide ESG Vision: "Through responsibility, transparency and compliance, our vision is to be an aviation industry leader that partners with our stakeholders to foster economic and social progress while safeguarding the
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Auburn University: Director of Rural Studio Program to Receive Prestigious Architectural League of New York's President's Medal
AUBURN, Alabama, Feb. 6 -- Auburn University issued the following news article:
The director of Auburn University's Rural Studio program, Andrew Freear, will be recognized in April with the Architectural League of New York's highest honor, the 2020 President's Medal.
The accolade--being officially bestowed at the discretion of the league's president and board of directors in New York City on April 14--recognizes individuals for extraordinary achievements in architecture, urbanism, art, design
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Bechtel Returns to New York to Help Solve the City's Biggest Infrastructure Challenges
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 8 -- Bechtel issued the following news release:
Bechtel, the top-ranked engineering and construction company in the U.S., has opened a new office in New York City to support local leaders in solving the region's infrastructure challenges.
On Thursday, Bechtel held a reception marking its new presence in Manhattan on Broadway. Bechtel Chairman and CEO Brendan Bechtel discussed the company's commitment to the region before an audience of more than 100:
"Big citie
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Bemidji State University: Technology, Art, Design Professor Earns Award at International Conference for Industrial Engineering
BEMIDJI, Minnesota, Feb. 7 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news:
Dr. Nusrat Chowdhury, assistant professor of technology, art and design at Bemidji State University, won "Best Presentation Award" at the 22nd annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in New York, New York.
"I presented my developed mathematical model and solution approach for a Hierarchical Production Planning Problem," she said.
The International Conference on Industr
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Borough President Diaz, CM Gjonaj to Mayor De Blasio: Support Puerto Ricans Forced to Relocate to NYC
BRONX, New York, Feb. 7 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release:
In a letter to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Bronx elected officials joined Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and City Council Member Mark Gjonaj to urge city agencies to provide more resources to ease the transition for Puerto Ricans relocating to New York City following the earthquakes that hit the island in early January.
"The people of Puerto Rico are filled with anxiety and fearful of
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Brown Rudnick Announces Kasowitz Attorneys Bowe, Tabaksblat as Partners in Commercial Litigation Practice Group
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Brown Rudnick issued the following news release:
Brown Rudnick LLP announced the addition of Michael Bowe and Lauren Tabaksblat as partners in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Both attorneys join from Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP and will be based in Brown Rudnick's New York office, the firm's largest office. At Brown Rudnick, Bowe and Tabaksblat are joining a robust team of New York's top litigators. Leveraging the firm's leading white collar, restructuring, and inte
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Cadwalader Advises MUFG Securities in Landmark ESG CLO
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release:
Cadwalader advised MUFG Securities EMEA plc in its groundbreaking North Westerly VI B.V. (North Westerly VI) European cash flow CLO transaction. North Westerly VI is the first CLO to consider ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors across all its investments. The Euros400 million transaction also represents MUFG Securities' first European CLO.
"To date some CLOs inc
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Cadwalader Expands Transatlantic Funds Capabilities With Addition of Leading Fund Formation Partner Michael Newell in London
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release:
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP announced that Michael Newell, a leading fund formation partner, has joined the firm in London.
Newell's arrival strengthens the firm's growing transatlantic funds group, which includes fund formation partners supported by a market-leading U.S. and UK regulatory team.
Newell, who joins the firm from Norton Rose Fulbright, where he was a partn
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Cadwalader White Collar Defense Lawyers Contribute to The Practitioner's Guide to Global Investigations 4E
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release:
Cadwalader's Jodi Avergun, chair of the firm's White Collar Defense and Investigations Group, together with partners Todd Blanche, Joseph Moreno and Anne Tompkins, and associates Robert Duncan and Monica Martin, have contributed three chapters to the recently released fourth edition of The Practitioner's Guide to Global Investigations. Published by Global Investigations Review,
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Cadwalader's Dorothy Mehta Chairs Panel on Derivatives Market Intermediaries & Advisors at ABA's Derivatives and Futures Law Committee Winter Meeting 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release:
Cadwalader partner Dorothy Mehta chaired a panel about derivatives market intermediaries and advisors, and current approaches being taken by the CFTC's Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight ("DSIO") and the National Futures Association (NFA) to oversee them, as part of the ABA's recent annual meeting of its Derivatives and Futures Law Committee.
The panelists were
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Calif. A.G. Becerra Condemns Proposal That Would Allow Predatory Lenders to Exploit Consumers Through Deceitful 'Rent-A-Bank' Schemes
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 6 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release on Feb. 5:
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- Becerra submits letters to FDIC, Congress on the need to prevent predatory lending practices
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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, co-leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and New York Attorney General Letitia James, submitted a comment letter opposing a proposal by the Federal Deposit Insurance
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Canon Professional Digital Imaging Solutions Have Dominating Performance At the Big Game In Miami
MELVILLE, New York, Feb. 5 -- Canon USA issued the following news release:
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- New Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and 8K UHD Broadcast Lenses Make Their Big Game Debut
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On February 2nd, Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, was proud to see a majority/1 of professional photographers in the Miami stadium capturing the Big Game between Kansas City and San Francisco with Canon cameras and lenses - including Canon's brand new flagship DSLR, the EOS-1D X Mark III. The sidelines w
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Chautauqua County Health Officials Issue Coronavirus Statement
MAYVILLE, New York, Feb. 5 -- Chautauqua County issued the following news:
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Division would like to reassure residents that there are no known cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Chautauqua County, that the risk to the general public remains low, and that your local health department is prepared for outbreaks of communicable diseases.
"While there is currently no vaccine for the coronavirus, everyday preventati
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Clarkson University Named Best Value College for 2020 by Princeton Review
POTSDAM, New York, Feb. 6 -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
Clarkson University is one of the nation's top colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation and at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review(R).
The education services company named Clarkson as a Best Value College for 2020 in a feature the company posted on its website on February 4 at https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings/best-value-colleges/ . The feature pro
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Clarkson University Professors Publish Study on How Sleep Quality, Sex Modify Relationships Between Trait Energy, Fatigue, State Energy, Fatigue
POTSDAM, New York, Feb. 7 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Sociology Matthew Manierre and Associate Physical Therapy Professor Ali Boolani, along with Erica Jansen, an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Michigan, recently published a study that shows the associations between trait energy and fatigue with state energy fatigue, as well as exploring if these relationships interacted with sex and/or sl
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Columbia University: Counterintuitive Argument Against Bicycle Helmet Law
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news on Feb. 2:
New York City mayor Bill DeBlasio recently faced a backlash from bike safety advocates for supporting mandatory helmet laws for the city's bike-share riders. Advocates arguing with a mayor is nothing new. What's surprising is their counterintuitive argument: biking advocates, who believe safety is paramount and who typically wear helmets themselves, argue that the helmet requirement ac
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Columbia University: End Racial Disparities in Maternal Health, Call Midwife
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
For Black women, New York City is one of the scariest places one could give birth. Black women in New York City are eight times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. In central Brooklyn, a predominately Black area with the city's highest rates of maternal mortality and morbidity rates, the nearest hospitals rank worst in the city for maternal harm. For Black w
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Columbia University: General Anesthesia in Cesarean Deliveries Increases Odds of Postpartum Depression
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
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- Odds Of Postpartum Depression Increase By 54 Percent; For Suicidal Thoughts Or Self-Inflicting Injury Odds Rise To 91 Percent
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A new study shows that having general anesthesia in a cesarean delivery is linked with significantly increased odds of severe postpartum depression requiring hospitalization, thoughts of suicide or self-inflicted injury. The findings
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Columbia University: Greenland Rising - Future of Greenland's Waterfront
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
While much of the world is planning for flooding and inundation from changes in sea level, Greenland is facing a much different future. Since the last glacial maximum, about 20,000 years ago, Greenland has been shedding ice, sending it into the surrounding ocean. For much of the world, this has translated into rising sea levels along coastlines, but for Greenland there is a different effect.
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Columbia University: It's Time to Address Our Segregationist Urban Highways
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
As motorists take the Triborough Bridge--the "traffic machine" that connects Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens--over the East River, the roadway makes an almost perpendicular turn north, away from the wealthy Upper East Side, before letting traffic out onto 125th Street in majority-minority East Harlem. Just a few miles away, the Northern State Parkway makes a 5.5-mile detour east to avoid wealth
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Columbia University: Latest in Climate Change Attribution, Law
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
The evolving field of climate change attribution science plays a critical role in shaping our understanding of how humans are affecting the global climate system, and in informing discussions about responsibility for climate change impacts. Attribution science provides the evidence establishing that anthropogenic climate change is real, that it is here, and that scientific predictions of future
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Columbia University: Our Experts Respond to the Wuhan Coronavirus
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
Last week, as the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak spread rapidly across borders, the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency. As of February 4, upwards of 20,000 people have been infected in more than two dozen countries, and 427 have died, most of them in China.
As the outbreak intensifies, faculty experts at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have been working
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Cornell University: Backyard Bird Event Counting on Citizen Scientists
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
In a study published in September, a Cornell-led team of scientists revealed a decline of more than one in four birds in the United States and Canada since 1970 - a total of 3 billion birds gone.
Given this staggering decline in North America's avian population, there is no better time than now to help scientists track bird populations - by taking part in the 23rd annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), Feb. 14-17. The
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Cornell University: Beating Expectations Key for Oscar Hopefuls
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The 92nd Academy Awards features a cast of highly accomplished Best Director nominees, including heavyweights such as Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino.
Aspiring directors may take heart, however, that they need not outperform those industry giants to build their own reputations and compete for scarce projects, new Cornell research suggests.
Instead, film directors and others in creative fields advance by exceeding
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Cornell University: Frank Rhodes, Ninth President, Dies at 93
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news on Feb. 4:
Frank H.T. Rhodes, Cornell University's ninth president, a national figure in higher education and an esteemed paleontologist, died Feb. 3 in Bonita Springs, Florida. He was 93.
During Rhodes' tenure as president from 1977 to 1995, Cornell saw significant growth in research and academic programs that continue to shape the university. Research funding more than tripled, from $88 million to more than $300 million
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Cornell University: Kopko Named U.N. Representative in Early Childhood Education
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The World Organization for Early Childhood Education, known internationally as OMEP, has appointed Kimberly Kopko, Ph.D. '05, associate director of extension and outreach in the College of Human Ecology, as a designated representative to the United Nations.
A multinational nongovernmental organization, OMEP is a nonprofit that works for all aspects of early childhood education and care, and advocates for the rights, well
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Cornell University: Solitary Confinement Heightens Post-Incarceration Death Risk
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 8 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Solitary confinement, even for just a few days, may significantly increase inmates' risk of death after serving their sentences, new Cornell research shows.
The analysis of the Danish prison system found that 4.5% of former inmates who had spent time in solitary confinement - most for less than a week - died within five years of being released. That was 60% more than those who were not placed in so
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Cornell University: Study - Red Meat, Processed Meat Hike Heart Disease Risk
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 8 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Drop the steak knife: Unprocessed red meat and processed meat consumption leads to a slightly higher risk of heart disease and premature death, according to a new study from researchers at Cornell and Northwestern University.
Their paper, Associations of Processed Meat, Unprocessed Red Meat, Poultry or Fish Intake With Incident Cardiovascular Disease and All-Cause Mortality (https://jamanetwork.com/j
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Coty Issues Financials for 2Q of 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Coty, a manufacturer of beauty products, issued the following news release:
Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, ended December 31, 2019.
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* 2Q20 net revenue decreased 6.6%, with 1.4% organic LFL decline
* LFL growth in Luxury and Professional Beauty was offset by a decline in Consumer Beauty
* 2Q20 adjusted operating income of $325.0 million grew 1% YoY
* In 1H20, adjusted operating income grew 8.5% on
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Data From Nielsen, Headset Reveals 74% of CBD Buyers Have Pets
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news:
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- Joint Report Depicts Size of Opportunity and Potential Impact of CBD in the U.S. Pet Care Market
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Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) and Headset, the leading data and analytics service provider for the legal cannabis industry, released a new industry report that illuminates the impact of hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) within the U.S. pet care market. According to the 2020 Pet Industry Green Pap
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Department of Environmental Conservation Announces Oneida Lake Adult Walleye Population Hits One Million Fish
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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- DEC and Cornell Study Confirms Healthy Walleye Stock, Anglers Can Anticipate Excellent Fishing
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that anglers have at least one million reasons to fish for walleye in Oneida Lake, according to a study with Cornell University researchers who have been tracking the
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Department of Environmental Conservation Releases Draft New York State Forest Action Plan
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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- Plan Available for Public Comment through April 3
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the release of the draft New York State Forest Action Plan for public review and comment. The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for DEC and New York's forestry community that provides long-term, comprehensive, and
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Department of Environmental Conservation Releases Proposed Blueprint to Guide New York's Artificial Reef Program
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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- Supports Governor Cuomo's Expansion of State's Artificial Reef Network and Helps Build Stronger, More Diverse Marine Ecosystem
- Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement Available for Public Review and Comment through Feb. 21, 2020
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the release
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Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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- DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the
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Department of Financial Services Serves Statement of Charges Against the NRA Over Violations of New York Insurance Law
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on Feb. 5:
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- DFS Charges That NRA Acted as an Unlicensed Insurance Producer, and Deceived Its Members with Misleading Marketing Practices
- DFS Seeks Civil Monetary Penalties and Injunctive Relief
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The Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that it has served a statement of charges against the National Rifle Association (NRA). The Department alleges that the
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Department of Financial Services Takes Action to Revoke the Licenses of Kayla Check Cashing Corp. and Related Entities
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release:
Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) will take enforcement action through administrative proceeding to revoke the licenses of Kayla Check Cashing Corp., South Island Check Cashing Corp., East Island Check Cashing Corp., Bay Shore Check Cashing Corp., and Brentwood Check Cashing Corp. and impose civil penalties for all
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Duane Morris Names 10 Attorneys to Partnership
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has promoted to the firm partnership 10 associates and special counsel in seven of the firm's offices.
These newly named partners are:
Corporate Practice Group: Scott E. Gluck, New York; Rina R. Patel, New York; and Peter D. Visalli, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Private Client Services: Angela Klemack Santos, Boca Raton, Florida
Trial Practice Group:
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Duke University Student Startup Wins $50,000 NFL 1st, Future Innovation Challenge
DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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- Formed by three Duke Engineers on Duke's football team, Protect3d uses 3D scanners and printers to produce anatomically precise protective devices
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When three Duke Engineering undergraduates decided to make a customized 3D-printed collarbone brace, they were just trying to help out an injured fellow Duke football player, Daniel Jones, the team's quarterback destined to star
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EisnerAmper Expert to Lead Several Fintech Thought Leadership Events
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news:
EisnerAmper is pleased to announce that a leader in its Center for Transformation, Dara Albright, will be participating in a series of educational events February 19-21 that focuses on the latest developments in blockchain and other evolving fintech issues.
Dara is a recognized thought provoker, advisor, author and speaker on fintech, digital finance, cryptofinance, peer finance and crowd finance topics. For almost
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EMarketer: Purchases Via Smart Speakers Are Not Taking Off
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release on Feb. 5:
While some US consumers are warming to the idea of making voice-based purchases via smart speakers, the number of those doing so is smaller than initially estimated. In our latest forecast on smart speaker users, we lowered our outlook for the number of smart speaker buyers (people making a purchase via a smart speaker) as well as the number of smart speaker users (people who use smart speaker
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Empire State Development and the LI Stem Hub Announce the Launch of 'Full STEM Ahead Long Island' Video Series and Curriculum
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release on Feb. 4:
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- Videos and Correlated Curriculum Highlight Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math on Long
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Empire State Development (ESD) and the Long Island STEM Hub announced the launch of a new video series and curriculum for children in grades K-12 titled "Full STEM Ahead Long Island," which will highlight science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers a
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Empire State Development Announces 2020 New York State Innovation Summit in the Mohawk Valley
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release:
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- Summit to Bring Together Innovators, Business Leaders, State Officials to Accelerate Tech-driven Economic Growth
- Summit Organized by NYSTAR and FuzeHub
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Empire State Development (ESD) announced the 2020 New York State Innovation Summit, which will take place in the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, Oneida County, on October 27 and 28. The annual Summit brings New York's technology c
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Epstein Becker Green Launches #WorkforceWednesday Resource
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following news:
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to launch #WorkforceWednesday, a succinct, engaging weekly rundown of the top stories and latest developments in employment and labor law and workforce management that will feature the firm's Employment Law This Week(R) video and podcast program as well as blog posts, client alerts, and other resources. #WorkforceWednesday will allow the firm's clients and subscribers to quickl
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Eric Bosco Named Chief Product Officer at Nielsen Global Media
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news:
Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) announced that Eric Bosco will join the company as Chief Product Officer (CPO) for its Global Media division, effective Feb. 10, 2020.
As head of Nielsen Global Media's product organization, Bosco will spearhead product strategy and execution and will be responsible for every element of the division's product framework with emphasis on designing and creating s
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ESPN Expands Innovative 'All-Access' Initiative for 2020 MLB Spring Training
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 7 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release:
ESPN will continue its innovative Major League Baseball coverage during 2020 spring training as it expands its "All-Access" special content initiative. ESPN will dedicate "All-Access" coverage to all four of its spring training telecasts, including the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game on Tuesday, Mar. 3 at 1 p.m. ET.
ESPN "All-Access" documents the complete game day experience for MLB Clubs
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Five Canine Officers Complete MTA PD Anti-Terrorism Training Course
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 7:
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- Touching Graduation Ceremony Held at Grand Central Terminal
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Five canine and police officer teams graduated from MTA Police Department explosives detection and anti-terrorism training this morning at a touching ceremony at Grand Central Terminal. The canines are now official officers of the MTA PD and have small police shields affixed to their collars.
The o
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Forbes Appoints Emmy Award-Winning Designer Alicia Hallett-Chan As Design Director
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release:
Forbes Chief Content Officer Randall Lane announced the appointment of Alicia Hallett-Chan as Design Director to lead visual and immersive storytelling experiences across all Forbes platforms. Hallett-Chan, who previously served as Creat
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Fordham University School of Law: New Book Rethinks Tort Law
BRONX, New York, Feb. 8 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
Tort law might appear to be one of the more straightforward areas of legal study, but Fordham Law Professor Benjamin C. Zipursky and Harvard Law Professor John C.P. Goldberg believe it has been badly misunderstood for most of the past half century.
Tort law is the body of law governing the redress of injury, which enables victims to seek remedies for wrongs committed against them. In Recognizing Wrongs, publ
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Fox News Channel to Present Live Coverage From New Hampshire Beginning Saturday, February 8th
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release:
FOX News Channel (FNC) will provide extensive live analysis and reporting ahead of the New Hampshire primary beginning Saturday, February 8th. FNC's programming will culminate with special coverage of New Hampshire's 2020 presidential primary on Tuesday, February 11th in Bedford, NH.
Broadcasting from Bedford, NH, FNC will present nearly all of its live programming from the n
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Fujifilm's Response of Support to Aid for Novel Coronavirus in China
VALHALLA, New York, Feb. 6 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news:
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation and its group companies extend their sincerest sympathies to those infected by novel coronavirus that was first reported from Wuhan, China.
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) will make a donation of equipment and supplies amounting approximately 7million RMB (approximately 1 million dollars) for support to the novel coronavirus response in China.
The relief package includes
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Generac Holdings Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Alexander & Baldwin and America's Car-Mart to Join S&P SmallCap 600
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release:
S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Thursday, February 13:
* Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) will replace Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (NYSE:ALEX) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Alexander & Baldwin will replace Diplomat Pharmacy (NYSE:DPLO) in the S&P SmallCap 600. S&P 500 constituent UnitedHealt
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Greenberg Traurig: Ed Wallace Named One of City & State's Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Ed Wallace, co-chair of the New York City office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was honored as one of City & State's 2020 Lifetime Achievement award winners on Jan. 27 at the Prince George Ballroom in NYC. Wallace was the only lawyer in private practice named among the Lifetime Achievement honorees.
Lifetime achievement award winners were recognized for their contributions to New York in civic aff
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Hogan Lovells Advises Casa Para Todos in a U.S. $300 Million Financing
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release:
Hogan Lovells advised the Republic of Ecuador on the issuance of a Sovereign Social Bond in the international markets for US$400 million, with Goldman Sachs as underwriter and placement agent. The issuance was backed by a partial guarantee of US$300 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), making the operation attractive for international investors and significantly reducing financial
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Holland & Knight Advises International Seaways in $390 Million Secured Loan Transaction
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Holland & Knight represented International Seaways, Inc. (NYS:INSW), one of the world's largest crude oil and petroleum product tanker companies, in a $390 million committed secured loan transaction, with a $100 million uncommitted accordion. The transaction comprised a five-year $300 million senior secured loan facility, a five-year $40 million revolving credit facility, a two-and-a-half-year $50 million sen
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IEC Electronics Issues Financials for 1Q of 2020
NEWARK, New York, Feb. 6 -- IEC Electronics, a provider of electronic manufacturing services, issued the following news release:
IEC Electronics Corp. (Nasdaq: IEC) announced results for the first quarter ended December 27, 2019 of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 ("fiscal 2020").
IEC reported revenues of $44.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 an increase of 26.2% as compared to revenues of $35.4 million for the first quarter of the year ended September 30, 2019 ("fiscal 2
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IEC to Attend Imperial Capital's Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference
NEWARK, New York, Feb. 7 -- IEC Electronics, a provider of electronic manufacturing services, issued the following news release:
IEC Electronics Corp. (Nasdaq: IEC) announced that Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Schlarbaum will present at Imperial Capital's Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference to be held at the Hyatt Huntington Beach Resort & Spa at 2:15 p.m. PT on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Mr. Schlarbaum will also be available for one-on-one and small group meetings throughout t
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Introducing the Fujifilm X100V: Make Everyday Remarkable
VALHALLA, New York, Feb. 5 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news:
FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the FUJIFILM X100V (X100V), the latest model in a long line of iconic, portable, and fun X100 premium compact digital cameras.
The fifth iteration in Fujifilm's X100 Series, the X100V is a significant upgrade over previous X100 line models. Featuring a new 23mmF2 lens, advanced hybrid viewfinder, optional weather resistance, and 2-way tilting rear LCD sc
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Investors Real Estate Trust Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release:
Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET) will replace Innophos Holdings Inc. (NASD: IPHS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, February 10. One Rock Capital Partners is acquiring Innophos Holdings in a transaction expected to be completed soon pending final conditions.
Investors Real Estate Trust is a publicly traded REIT that focuses on the ownership, man
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JPMorgan Chase 2020 Investor Day
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release:
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") will host an Investor Day in New York City on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern). Presentations by members of executive management are expected to conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m. (Eastern).
The general public can access the event by dialing the following numbers: (866) 541-2724 in the U.S. and Canada; (706) 634-7246 for internationa
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Kevin Hair Named SRC CEO
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 6 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release:
The SRC Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Kevin Hair has become CEO and President of SRC, Inc. on February 1, 2020 succeeding retiring Paul Tremont.
The Board once again thanks Paul Tremont for his 30 plus years of service to SRC and congratulates Kevin Hair on his appointment as SRC CEO and President.
This transition was announ
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King & Spalding Hires Four-Partner Pharma & Healthcare Tort Trial Team in New York
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release:
King & Spalding announced that a four-partner pharma and healthcare mass tort team of Morton Dubin, John Ewald, Kristen Fournier and Kathy O'Connor is joining the firm's Trial and Global Disputes practice group in New York. They were previously partners at Orrick.
"These four partners are exceptional trial lawyers and litigators, and we are pleased they have chosen K&S as the right place for this phase of the
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King & Spalding's New York Office Adds Benefits and Compensation Partner Jeanie Cogill
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release:
King & Spalding announced that Jeanie Cogill has joined as a partner in the firm's Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group in its New York office.
"Jeanie has a wealth of experience navigating the complexities of employee benefits and executive compensation plans," said Todd Holleman, head of the firm's CFI practice group. "She enhances our capabilities to address these challenges, whi
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Koch Industries Agrees to Acquire All of Infor
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release:
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- Remaining equity stake will be purchased from Golden Gate Capital
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Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, announced that an affiliate of Koch Equity Development LLC, the investment and acquisition subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining equity stake in Infor held by Golden Gate Capital. At
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M&T Bank Designated as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 5 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release:
M&T Bank announced it received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report that measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
The 100 percent ranking earns M&T the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. The bank joins more than 680 U.S. business
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M&T Bank Names Aarthi Murali as Chief Customer Experience Officer
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 4 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release:
M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) ("M&T") announced that Aarthi Murali has been named as the company's first Chief Customer Experience Officer (CXO). Murali reports to Christopher Kay, Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer Banking, Business Banking and Marketing.
As Chief Customer Experience Officer, Murali will develop and lead a strategy to elevate work already underway at M&T to cre
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Mary Ann Liebert Inc.: In Vitro Organ Model Research Trends
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 8 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release:
Two distinct approaches are predominantly used to recapitulate physiologically relevant in vitro human organ models. Organoids use stem cells to grow self-assembled replica organs through directed differentiation, whereas the organ-on-a-chip approach involves microfluidics and carefully controlled, 3D-printed architecture and assembly. It is difficult to assess and compare each strategy's overall influenc
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Mary Ann Liebert Inc.: Questions and Answers About Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 4 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release:
A new study shows that women have many medical questions about the use of cannabis both before and during pregnancy, and during the postpartum period while breastfeeding. While more than half of licensed U.S. healthcare providers responded by saying that perinatal cannabis use was harmful, and nearly half discouraged perinatal cannabis use, many providers missed the opportunity to educate on safety or dis
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Mary Ann Liebert Inc: Palliative Medicine Reports Launching Spring 2020
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 7 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release:
Palliative Medicine Reports, a new peer-reviewed open access companion to the highly regarded Journal of Palliative Medicine, will launch from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers in Spring 2020. All articles in Palliative Medicine Reports will be published open access to ensure broad and rapid distribution and visibility of meaningful content.
Building on the success of Journal of Palliative Medicine, whi
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Mayor De Blasio Nominates Wayne Hawley, Nisha Agarwal to Conflicts of Interest Board
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
Mayor de Blasio nominated Wayne Hawley and Nisha Agarwal for two seats on the Conflicts of Interest Board. Those nominees are subject to advice and consent of the City Council, and if confirmed, will become effective on April 1, 2020. If appointed, Hawley will succeed Richard Briffault, and Agarwal will succeed Erika Thomas. These nominees bring extensive experience in the government and legal fields and in enf
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McGraw-Hill Selects Proctorio to Deliver Remote Proctoring and Browser Locking Capabilities Within Its Digital Course Materials
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release:
Through a new agreement with Proctorio, McGraw-Hill, a leader in learning science and digital learning tools, will offer remote proctoring and browser locking capabilities for assessments in its McGraw-Hill Connect(R) digital learning platform for college courses.
These services will be available for students and instructors beginning Fall 2020 across most McGraw-Hill Connect digital course materials.
Remote proctori
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Metlife a Climate Leader in CDP Report
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release:
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that it has earned a Leadership grade (A-) on climate change in the annual CDP Investor Report for the fourth consecutive year.
To achieve Leadership status, a company must receive a grade of either A or A-. This year, only 6 percent of the companies that disclosed climate-related information to the CDP (formerly known as the Carb
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MetLife Renewed As Annuity Provider for the Thrift Savings Plan
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release:
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- MetLife Has Served as Sole Provider for More Than Three Decades
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company ("MetLife"), a leading provider of income annuities to defined contribution (DC) plans, announced that it has been selected by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to continue to serve as the exclusive annuity provider for the Thrift Savings
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Moody's Analytics Enhances Flagship CRE Platform With Climate Risk Data and Analytics From Four Twenty Seven
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Moody's Analytics, a provider of financial intelligence, issued the following news release:
Moody's Analytics is pleased to announce that data and analytics from Four Twenty Seven are now available on the REIS Network, its flagship commercial real estate (CRE) data platform. This combination of data and analytics enables CRE professionals to better understand the exposure of their real estate assets to the physical impacts of climate change, and to factor that insight into t
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Morgan Stanley Establishes Alliance for Children's Mental Health
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) announced the establishment of the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health (the "Alliance"). The Alliance, which brings together key leaders in the children's mental health space, will combine the resources and reach of Morgan Stanley and its Foundation with the knowledge and experience of its distinguished nonprofit partner organizations.
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MTA Advances 'Late-Shift' Pilot Program to Connect New Yorkers In Outer Boroughs to Public Transit
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 4:
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- Agency Requests Proposals from Shared-Mobility Companies Seeking to Connect Riders with Subway During Overnight Hours, Outside of Manhattan
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it has issued a request for proposals from transportation companies to advance the "Late-Shift" pilot program to improve mobility for New Yorkers working the late
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MTA Announces OMNY Coming to the 2/5 and 6 Lines in the Bronx
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release:
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- Latest Expansion of Popular Contactless Payment System Remains on Time and On Budget
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the next group of stations set to receive the OMNY contactless fare payment system during the month of February. Customers along the 2 Subway/5 Subway and 6 Subway lines in the Bronx will experience this month's expansion, whic
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MTA Announces Reopening of Bedford Avenue Entrances to Nostrand Avenue AC Subway Station
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release:
MTA New York City Transit announced it is beginning construction work to reopen the closed Bedford Avenue entrances to the Nostrand Av A SubwayC Subway subway station in Brooklyn by the end of the year. The entrances will provide the station with a direct connection to the northbound B44 Select Bus Service, reduce crowding as trains depart from the station, provide a free in-station t
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MTA Bridges and Tunnels Replaces First Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Sign to Include Additional 'Z'
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 6:
Crews from MTA Bridges and Tunnels replaced the first of 19 signs on agency property to feature the revised spelling of the bridge's name, incorporating an additional 'z' in the name Verrazzano.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation in October 2018 to officially change the name of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to reflect the spelling of Giovanni da Verrazzano, who, in
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MTA Bridges and Tunnels to Connect the RFK Bridge to the Harlem River Drive
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 6:
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- New Ramp Will Allow Motorists to Bypass City Streets for the First Time Since Bridge Was Completed in 1936
- Ramp Will Reduce Traffic Congestion and Reduce Local Vehicle Emissions
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the start of construction of a direct route from the RFK Bridge to the northbound Harlem River Drive, allowing motorists
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MTA Extends Free Transfer & Announces Permanent Connector Between Livonia Av and Junius St Stations
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release:
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- Customers May Use MetroCard at Either Station to Transfer Between L and 3 Lines
- New Permanent Livonia-Junius Connector to be Completed in 2020-24 Capital Plan
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MTA New York City Transit announced the extension of a free transfer for customers who travel between the L at Livonia Av and the 3 at Junius St in the Brownsville/East New York neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
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MTA Extends Free Transfer & Announces Permanent Connector Between Livonia Av and Junius St Stations
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release:
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- Customers May Use MetroCard at Either Station to Transfer Between L and 3 Lines
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MTA New York City Transit announced the extension of a free transfer for customers who travel between the L at Livonia Av and the 3 at Junius St in the Brownsville/East New York neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
Customers have been using the free MetroCard-activated transfer over the past nine m
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MTA Transformation Management Office Staffing Up
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release:
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- Diverse Leadership Team Possesses Decades of Experience in Transportation and Organizational Reform
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chief Transformation Officer Anthony McCord announced the appointment of top leadership members of the MTA Transformation Management Office, newly created this year as part of the Authority's historic reorganization into a mor
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N.J. Assembly Democrats Zwicker, Conaway Introduce Bill to Regulate N.J. Law Enforcement's Use of Facial Recognition Technology
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news:
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- Assembly Committee Discussed Measure Monday, Heard Expert Testimony
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Just recently, the New Jersey Attorney General prohibited law enforcement in all 21 counties from using Clearview AI's facial recognition software after a New York Times article revealed the start-up had built its database by scrubbing billions of photos from online social media platforms.
In light of many concerns rega
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N.Y. A.G. Issues Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Block New Yorkers From Global Entry Enrollment
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement:
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sent a letter to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) stating that the federal government would no longer enroll or re-enroll New York residents in a number of the federal government's Trusted Traveler Programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS, and FAST (Fre
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N.Y. A.G. James Announces $2.7 Million in Grants for Western New York to Implement New Strategic Housing Programs
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Feb. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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- Cities for Responsible Investment and Strategic Enforcement ("Cities RISE") Advances Neighborhood Revitalization and Helps Cities of Buffalo, Rochester, and Niagara Falls Address Housing Challenges
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Attorney General Letitia James announced more than $2.7 million in grants for the Cities of Buffalo, Rochester, and Niagara Falls as part of the Cities for Responsible Inves
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N.Y. A.G. James Announces NYS Will Sue Trump Administration on New DHS Policy Restricting Global Entry to New York Residents
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Office of the New York Attorney General intends to sue the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over a new federal policy that prohibits New Yorkers from enrolling or re-enrolling in the federal government's Trusted Traveler Programs.
"This is political retribution, plain and simple, and while the president may want to punish Ne
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N.Y. A.G. James Condemns Proposal Allowing Predatory Lenders to Exploit Nation's Most Vulnerable
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 5:
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- AG James Leads Bipartisan Coalition Fighting FDIC Rule Change
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New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general in opposing a proposed rule by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that would allow predatory lenders to take advantage of the state's most vulnerable consumers. In a comment letter to the FDIC, Attor
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N.Y. A.G. James Delivers Restitution for Wage Theft Victims
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement totaling $250,000 with ambulette company, Cathay Express Transportation, Inc., for cheating 125 employees out of wages by failing to pay overtime to drivers and even failing to pay minimum wage in some instances. In addition to paying employees back their earned wages, the company's payment practices will be monitored for a two-year period
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N.Y. A.G. James Leads Coalition Fighting to Ensure Immigrants Can Continue to Enter U.S.
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Feb. 6:
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- AG James and Coalition File Two Briefs Fighting Back Against
- Trump Administration's Illegal Attempts to Block Immigrants from Securing Visas
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New York Attorney General Letitia James took efforts to fight three actions the Trump Administration is taking to further restrict the approval of visas for immigrants seeking to enter the United States. First, Attorney General James
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N.Y. A.G. James Obtains Injunction Against 'Self-Dealing' Private Equity Fund Manager Who Committed 'Outright Fraud,' According to Court
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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- Court Agrees with AG James and Says ACP Was "Utilized as Piggy Bank to Fund a Failing Broker-Dealer, Its Failing Parent, and [Managing Partner] Mr. Allen"
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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced her office has obtained an injunction protecting investors in private equity fund ACP X, LP (ACP) from further harm at the hands of Laurence G. Allen and the various corporat
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $10 Million in Empire State After-School Program Awards
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Latest Round of Funding Expands the Empire State After-School Program to 80 Programs and More Than 34,000 Slots Statewide
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $10 million in Empire State After-School Program funding is being awarded to 33 high-need school districts and community-based organizations. Now in its third year, the additional funds build on two years of growth with an addition
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $14.2 Million to Assist Municipalities With Modernizing and Enhancing Public Transportation Services Statewide
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 4:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that $14.2 million has been awarded to 13 counties, cities and regional authorities to modernize and enhance municipally sponsored public transportation services. This State-funded initiative, which is part of a larger $435 million five-year commitment to upstate and downstate suburban services, will enhance consumer convenience through the modernization of
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $341M in Funding to Rebuild Critical Power Transmission Link in the North Country
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 3:
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- NYPA Board Approves $294 Million Contract for Rebuild of Major North-South Transmission Artery that will Modernize New York State's Power Grid and Advance Governor's Clean Energy Goals
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $341 million in funding to advance the New York Power Authority's plan to rebuild and strengthen the Moses-Adirondack transmission lines - a vital 86-mile str
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Additional Actions to Support Puerto Rican Communities Recovering After Recent Earthquakes
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a series of additional actions to encourage financial investments in communities in Puerto Rico and to support residents facing financial hardship after recent earthquakes that devastated the Island. These actions follow damage assessment trips to Puerto Rico conducted by Governor Cuomo and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, and build on the Governor's commitment to he
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Appointment of Assembly Member Jamie Romeo to Monroe County Clerk
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Governor Cuomo Announces Appointment of Assembly Member Jamie Romeo to Monroe County Clerk
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the appointment of Assembly Member Jamie Romeo to the Office of Monroe County Clerk.
"Assembly Member Romeo is a true public servant and forceful advocate for Monroe County," Governor Cuomo said. "I am proud to appoint her Monroe County Clerk and I am confident
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Availability of More Than $3M to Expand Mobile Treatment, Telepractice Services
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Up to $2.25 Million Will Be Awarded to OASAS-Certified Programs to Support Operation of Mobile Treatment Vehicles
- More than $900,000 is Available for OASAS-Certified Programs to Expand Telepractice Capability
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the availability of more than $3 million in funding to expand mobile treatment and telepractice services for addiction across New York State.
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Major Milestone in Creating and Preserving Over 62,000 Units of Affordable and Supportive Housing
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Part of Governor's Unprecedented $20 Billion Plan to Combat Homelessness and Create Affordable Housing for All New Yorkers
- Construction Complete or Underway on 56,000 Affordable Homes and Funding Approved for 6,000 Supportive Units
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a major milestone in creating and preserving more than 62,000 units of affordable and supportive housing as part of hi
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Members of Medicaid Redesign Team II
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the members of the Medicaid Redesign Team II. The Governor announced in his FY 2021 Executive Budget address that the Team will find savings in the Medicaid program in the same way the first Medicaid Redesign Team, or MRT I, which he established in 2011, set the course for recurring savings that kept the program's spending growth to less than half the national average
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces More Than 300,000 Visits to State College and Campus-Partnered Food Pantries in 2019
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that food pantries on or partnered with SUNY's 64 colleges saw more than 316,000 visits in 2019. In 2017, the Governor's No Student Goes Hungry Initiative mandated that all SUNY state-operated and community colleges establish a food pantry on or in affiliation with their campus to combat student food insecurity, a pervasive problem on college campuses across the Unite
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces New Measure to Enhance Highway Worker Safety is Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the FY 2021 Executive Budget includes a new measure to implement the Slow Down and Look Out for Highway Workers and Pedestrians Act of 2020, also known as the SLOW Act. This measure imposes tougher criminal penalties for violent actions against highway workers and increased safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists.
"Highway workers have a tough job, often having
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Next Phase of Parks 2020 Initiative With $2.9 Million in Improvements in Trails, Playgrounds in State Parks
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $2.9 million to improve new or existing trails and playgrounds in State Parks across the state, the next phase of the NY Parks 2020 Plan. The Governor's plan is a multi-year commitment to leverage a broad range of private and public funding to invest approximately $900 million in State Park improvements. Under the initiative, the Governor has set a goal of modernizing
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Opening of Black History Month Exhibit at the Capitol
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Exhibit Honors Longtime Public Servant H. Carl McCall for his Integral Role in Creating the New York State Harlem Art Collection
- First Time Works from the Harlem Collection are Displayed in the Capitol
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the opening of the exhibit "Black History Month 2020: The New York State Harlem Art Collection" in the War Room, on the second floor of the New York
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Awards $1.9 Million in Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 3:
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- 21 Community-Based Projects Receive Grants to Help Reduce Effects of Pollution and Create Healthier New York
- $11 Million in Grants Awarded for Environmental Justice Initiatives Statewide Since 2011
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo awarded $1.9 million in Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants for 21 community-based projects that address environmental and public health conce
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Deploys 25 State Building Inspectors to Puerto Rico Following String of Earthquakes
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 2:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the deployment of 26 bilingual mental health professionals and 25 state building inspectors to Puerto Rico to assist in the recovery efforts as the island continues to recoup from a string of devastating earthquakes. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will lead a delegation to Puerto Rico along with the deployments and visit the towns of Penuelas, Guayanilla a
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Deploys 26 Bilingual Mental Health Professionals to Puerto Rico
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on Feb. 2:
Let me introduce the people who are with us. To my far left Robert Mujica who is the Director of the New York State Budget, to my immediate left Ken Raske who is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater NY Hospital Association, to my right is our great Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, to her right our Secretary of State Rossana Rosado.
There is a lot going on in the world. The
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Remarks at Human Rights Campaign Gala
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following remarks on Feb. 1:
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- East River State Park in Williamsburg Will Be Named after Marsha P. Johnson -- a Pioneer of the LGBTQ Rights Movement and a Transgender Woman of Color
- Renews Call to End New York's Ban on Gestational Surrogacy to Help LGBTQ Couples and People Struggling with Fertility to Start Families
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What a great evening. Let's begin by congratulating tonight's co-chairs and tonight's honoree
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Update on Novel Coronavirus
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced an update on the status of testing for the novel coronavirus in New York State. As of, samples from 17 New Yorkers have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing. Of those, 11 have come back negative. Three samples from New York City and three samples from New York State outside of New York City are pending, for six total pending samples.
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Update on Novel Coronavirus and Announces New Hotline Staffed by State Health Department Experts
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on Feb. 2:
We wanted to give you an update on developments with the coronavirus. As you know there have been about 14,000 reported cases of the coronavirus worldwide, about 305 reported deaths. Here in New York we had 12 cases that were investigated, 11 of the 12 turned out to be negative. One person is reported to have the coronavirus here in New York City, still testing. So the one person is still being
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo on Trump Administration's Decision to Bar New Yorkers From Trusted Traveler Program
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 7 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript:
Alan Chartock: I want to talk to you about something special that's going on between you and the Trump Administration and it has to do with the Department of Homeland Security will not allow New York residents to enroll in the Trusted Traveler programs like Global Entry because of New York's Green Light Law. I talked to Jesse McKinley about that earlier in our taping of the Capital Connection but first o
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Landmark Limousine Safety Reforms
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 3:
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- Comprehensive 10-Point Package Includes New Seatbelt Requirements, Immobilization of Defective Limousines, Increased Penalties for Illegal U-Turns, and Regular Validation of Vehicle and Driver Safety Information
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a comprehensive package of legislation putting into place new reforms and safety standards for the limousine industry. The 10-point pa
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation to Protect Children's Health With Stricter Regulations on Children's Products Containing Harmful Chemicals
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (S.501B / A.6296A) to protect children's health by better regulating the use of chemicals in children's products. The bill requires manufacturers to disclose the use of chemicals in children's products and requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to make this information public to consumers. The legislation was signed pursuant to a chapter agreem
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on Novel Coronavirus and Urges Continued Awareness While Flu is Still Prevalent
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 7:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced an update on the status of testing for the novel coronavirus in New York State. As of today, samples from 22 New Yorkers have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing. Of those, 16 have come back negative. Two samples from New York City and four samples from New York State outside of New York City are pending, for six total pen
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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo: Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul Leads Delegation to Puerto Rico Following String of Devastating Earthquakes
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
This week, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul led a delegation from New York to Puerto Rico, including bilingual mental health professionals and State building inspectors, to visit and provide support and assistance earthquake affected areas in the towns of Penuelas, Guayanilla and Yauco.
The deployments follow a series of initial damage assessments conducted by Governor Cuomo and his delegation during
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N.Y. PSC Greenlights 1st Phase of NYPA's Smart Path Transmission Project
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 7 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release:
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the first phase of the New York Power Authority's(NYPA)plan to rebuild its 86-mile long Moses-Adirondack 1 and 2 transmission lines that run from St. Lawrence County to Lewis County and upgrading its Moses switchyard in the Town of Massena, St. Lawrence County and the Adirondack substation in the Town of Croghan, Lewis Cou
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N.Y. PSC Issues Final Feb. 6, 2020 Agenda
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following meeting agenda:
The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, February 6, 2020, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany. Please be prepared to show identification to be admitted to the New York City or the Albany office.
The session agenda is as follows: To view documents relat
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N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Snyder Brothers
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter:
To: Mr. Nathan Henry, Snyder Brothers, Inc., P.O. Box 1022, One Glade Park East, Kittanning, PA 16201
RE: Snyder Brothers Inc. - Annual Compliance 2020
Dear Mr. Henry:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted ha
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving East Point Energy Center
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 17-F-0599) involving East Point Energy Center: Application of East Point Energy Center, LLC, for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for Construction of a Solar Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Sharon, Schoharie County.
NOTICE OF PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a procedural conference will be held before the Exam
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice on Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 18-E-0138) on electric vehicle supply equipment and infrastructure: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure.
NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that comments are sought regarding the Department of Public Service Staff (Staff) Whitepaper Regarding Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure Deployment (St
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N.Y. PSC Issues Preliminary Feb. 6, 2020 Agenda
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following meeting agenda:
The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, February 6, 2020, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany. Please be prepared to show identification to be admitted to the New York City or the Albany office.
The session agenda is as follows: To view documents relat
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N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a reception in celebration of Lunar New Year on Thurs., Jan. 30 in Brooklyn, New York. Photos of the event, including the individuals and groups that DiNapoli honored for their contributions to New York, are available.
* Maggie Gu, owner of Park Asia restaurant and host of Lunar New Year celebration, immigrated to the US when she was
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N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
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- Mid-Hudson Region and New York City Have Strongest Growth
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Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was relatively strong , according to a report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections across the state, totaling $18.3 billion in 2019, grew by $815 million or 4.7 percent, from the previous year. While this was slower t
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N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
New York City has added more than 900,000 jobs over the past ten years and its 24 percent rate of growth outpaced the nation and New York state, according a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
"New York City's unemployment rate is at a historic low and job growth over the past decade has been unprecedented," DiNapoli said. "The strong employment trends have helped b
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N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: State Contract and Payment Actions in December
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,898 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $33.9 billion and approved more than 1.9 million payments worth nearly $10.7 billion. The office rejected 181 contracts and related transactions valued at $412 million and nearly 1,300 payments valued at more than $9.7 million. More information on these contracts
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N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million From Special Education Contractors
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced his auditors found a total of $11.7 million in costs that should be recouped after examining eight preschool special education providers.
Preschool special education services are predominantly provided by more than 400 private providers across New York to approximately 79,000 preschool children with physical, developmental and emotional dis
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N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Releases Draft New York State Forest Action Plan
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 7 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the release of the draft New York State Forest Action Plan for public review and comment. The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for DEC and New York's forestry community that provides long-term, comprehensive, and coordinated strategies for addressing the challenges facing New Yor
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N.Y. State Environmental Conservation Advises Backcountry Snowboarders of Avalanche Risk in Adirondack High Peaks Region
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
Backcountry downhill skiers, snowboarders, and others who may traverse slides and other steep open terrain in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks must be aware of the risk of avalanche, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos advised.
"The current snow storm in the Adirondacks will result in snow depths and conditions id
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N.Y. State Office of Mental Health Testifies Before NYS Assembly, State Senate Fiscal Committees
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following testimony by Commissioner Ann Sullivan before the New York State Assembly and State Senate Fiscal committees:
Good morning, I am Dr. Ann Sullivan, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). Chairs Krueger, Weinstein, Carlucci, Gunther, and members of the respective Committees, I want to thank you for the invitation to address OMH's 2020-21 proposed Budget.
I would like to thank th
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N.Y.C. Health Department: New York City Reports Fourth and Fifth Persons Under Investigation for Novel Coronavirus
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release:
A fourth and fifth person in New York City have been identified for testing for the novel coronavirus. This means they had recently been in China and presented with fever and cough or shortness of breath without another common cause, like influenza and other cold viruses, identified through testing. The individuals are both under 40 years of age. One has been hospitalized and the oth
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N.Y.C. Health Department: Results From First Patient Under Investigation for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Come Back Negative
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release:
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- Results from two patients are still pending with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The timing of the test results depends on the CDC's capacity for testing in Atlanta
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The Health Department announced that the test results for the first patient under investigation for the 2019 novel coronavirus came back negative, meaning the person, who is currentl
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N.Y.Gov. Cuomo Issues Update on Novel Coronavirus and Announces New Hotline Staffed by State Health Department Experts
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 2:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced an update on the status of testing for the novel coronavirus in New York State. As of, samples from 12 New Yorkers have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing. Of those, 11 have come back negative. One sample, from New York City, is awaiting results from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are no con
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NBCUniversal: Peacock Live! Adds More Stars, Panels and Activations to Programming Lineup March 28-29
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- NBCUniversal issued the following news release:
NBCUniversal has announced a robust slate of new show panels, celebrity appearances and interactive activations at Peacock Live!, its first-ever two-day fan festival taking place March 28-29, 2020 on the legendary Universal Studios backlot.
In addition to 2-Day tickets currently available, fans can now purchase 1-Day General Admission adult tickets starting at $99 at www.PeacockLive.com. Plus, fans who purchase their tickets b
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Neuberger Berman Adds Almanac Realty Investors
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Neuberger Bergman issued the following news release:
Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, announced the acquisition of Almanac Realty Investors. The addition of Almanac deepens Neuberger Berman's real estate solutions, complementing public REIT strategies of $1.8 billion, including the Neuberger Berman Real Estate Fund, real estate private equity secondaries, and public and private mortgage credit.
Almanac was founded in 1981 as Roths
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Neuberger Berman First North American Financial Services Firm to Link Corporate Financing to Material ESG Metrics
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Neuberger Bergman issued the following news release:
Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, announced the closing of a sustainability-linked corporate revolving credit facility. The firm's cost of debt will be higher or lower depending on its performance against key ESG metrics. Reflecting the firm's long-standing belief that material environmental, social and governance factors are an important driver of long-term investment returns fro
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New ExpressCare Clinic Opens at NYC Health Plus Hospitals/Metropolitan
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
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- Clinic will provide patients with fast access to walk-in, urgent care seven days a week
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NYC Health + Hospitals announced the opening of an ExpressCare Clinic at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. The clinic will be the public health system's first location in Manhattan, building on the system's vision to transform care for New Yorkers in all five boroughs. Providing faster access to medic
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New York City Economic Development Corp and Bogopa Food Bazaar Celebrate Supermarket's Grand Opening at the Bronx Terminal Market
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 7:
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- New Market Poised to Bring Fresh Foods and 100 New Jobs to Local Resident
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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Bogopa Food Bazaar, Council Member Vanessa Gibson and community stakeholders celebrated the grand opening of a new Food Bazaar supermarket location, in Concourse, the Bronx. The new supermarket will create approximately 200 jobs available to
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New York City Economic Development Corp and Jerusalem Venture Partners Launch International Cyber Center Positioning New York City as the Global Capital for Cyber Innovation
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release:
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- Center Will Provide Unprecedented Access to the City's Robust Business and Municipal Infrastructure to Build the Next Billion-Dollar Startups
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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), Israeli-based global venture capital firm, celebrated the grand opening of the JVP International Cyber Center in Soho. The new Cyber Center is a p
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New York City Reports First Person Under Investigation for Novel Coronavirus
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release:
The first person in New York City has been identified for testing for the novel coronavirus. This means they had recently traveled from China and presented with fever and cough or shortness of breath without another common cause, like influenza and other cold viruses, identified on testing. The individual, who is under 40-years-old, has been hospitalized at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bel
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New York City Reports Second and Third Person Under Investigation for Novel Coronavirus
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release:
Two additional people in New York City have been identified for testing for the novel coronavirus. Both individuals, who are over 60-years-old, had recently been in mainland China and presented with fever and cough or shortness of breath without another common cause, like influenza and other cold viruses, identified on testing. The first individual has been hospitalized at Flushing H
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New York Health & Hospitals Announces Launch of Redesigned Mental Health Service Corps Program
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Feb. 3:
NYC Health + Hospitals and the Mayor's Office of ThriveNYC today announced the launch of the redesigned Mental Health Service Corps (MHSC) program, an innovative program that provides three years of high-quality training to early-career behavioral health clinicians. Sixty Corps members will deliver services at NYC Health + Hospitals facilities across the five boroughs, reaching thousands of high-n
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New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on 2020 State of the City
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on Feb. 6:
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Yokarina Duarte, NYC Emergency Management: Good afternoon, New York City, and welcome to the State of the City Address.
[Applause]
My name is Yokarina Duarte. And it is my honor to be your emcee today. I am here because I am one of the 71 city employees that have been deployed to Puerto Rico in response to the recent earthquakes.
[Applause]
And within days of th
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New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at Live on Brian Lehrer Show
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript:
Brian Lehrer: It's the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC. Good morning, everyone. And we begin as we usually do on Fridays with our weekly Ask the Mayor segment, my questions and yours for Mayor Bill de Blasio, at 2-1-1-4-3-3-WNYC, 2-1-2-4-3-3-9-6-9-2. Or you can tweet a question. Just use the hashtag #AskTheMayor. Good morning, Mr. Mayor, welcome back to WNYC.
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Good morning, Brian.
Lehrer: So, you
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New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at Live on Ebro in the Morning on Hot 97
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on Feb. 7:
Ebro Darden: Give it up for Mayor de Blasio.
[Applause]
How are you, sir?
Mayor Bill de Blasio: I'm feeling good. I'm feeling good.
Darden: Now ladies and gentlemen, I just - or Rosenberg just showed, but we brought up the video that's been circulating social media because you had your State of the City last night.
Mayor: Yup.
Darden: And we got to get into some things you talked about there, whic
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New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on NY1's Mornings on 1
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on Feb. 7:
Pat Kiernan: Mayor de Blasio laid out his policy goals for the year yesterday in his State of the City address. It comes down now to getting them done. His theme was Save Our City.
Mayor Bill de Blasio: We're at a point where we have to be saved. This city and everything it stands for must be saved and we are the ones who have to save ourselves.
Kiernan: And the Mayor is with us now. So let me ask you
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New York Power Authority Joins Climate Smart Communities Program
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 6 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release:
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has joined the Climate Smart Communities program, an interagency effort to encourage and assist local governments in taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the effects of climate change. A total of 291 local governments around New York State have joined the program since its inception in 2009, adopting resolutions to mitigate and a
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New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Announces Launch of Addiction Public Awareness Campaign
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports issued the following news release:
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- "In the Know" Campaign Addresses Misconceptions and Stigma Regarding Addiction
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The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) announced the launch of a new multi-faceted public awareness campaign designed to raise awareness about addiction. The "In the Know" campaign addresses many common misconceptions about addiction prevention, tre
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New York State Siting Board to Meet
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 7 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release:
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- Siting Board to Consider Petition for Rehearing of Number Three Wind's Application to Build and Operate a Wind Farm in Lewis County
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The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) will meet on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. to consider a petition for rehearing of the Board's November 12, 20
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New York University Launches Alliance for Public Interest Technology
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- New York University issued the following news release:
New York University has launched the Alliance for Public Interest Technology, a group of NYU faculty focused on the responsible and ethical creation, use, and governance of technology that will support new research, develop pipelines for diverse students doing public interest technology work, and build collaborations with academic and non-academic institutions.
"This alliance will harness and channel the university's ta
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New York University Scientists Sequence the Genome of Basmati Rice
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release:
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- Reading the Basmati Genome Provides Clues for Growing Drought-Tolerant and Bacteria-Resistant Rice
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Using an innovative genome sequencing technology, researchers assembled the complete genetic blueprint of two basmati rice varieties, including one that is drought-tolerant and resistant to bacterial disease. The findings, published in Genome Biology, also show that basmati rice is a hy
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New York University, NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Design Proteins That Can Be Utilized to Combat Alzheimer's Disease
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release:
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- Protein-based therapeutics prevent protein aggregation associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases
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A team of researchers, led by NYU Abu Dhabi Assistant Professor of Biology Mazin Magzoub, has developed small proteins called cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) that prevent the aggregation of the amyloid-B (AB) protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.
There is a
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New York University: Chika Okeke-Agulu Is Named 2020 Kirk Varnedoe Visiting Professor at Institute of Fine Arts
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- New York University issued the following news release:
The Institute of Fine Arts is delighted to welcome Chika Okeke-Agulu as the Kirk Varnedoe Visiting Professor for the spring 2020 semester.
The Institute of Fine Arts is delighted to welcome Chika Okeke-Agulu as the Kirk Varnedoe Visiting Professor for the spring 2020 semester.
The Kirk Varnedoe Visiting Professorship brings a distinguished scholar to the Institute each year to teach a course and give a series of public
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New York University: Conference Considers How to Outsmart, Deter Cybercriminals
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news:
Cybercrime is outpacing cyber enforcement. In the United States, less than one percent of malicious cyber incidents result in arrest, according to an analysis by policy think tank Third Way. At a recent conference co-hosted by Third Way, NYU Law's Center for Cybersecurity, and the Journal of National Security Law and Policy, a range of policymakers, security experts, and legal scholars discussed the difficultie
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New York University: Tandon's Thomas Marzetta Elected to National Academy of Engineering
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- New York University issued the following news release:
Thomas L. Marzetta, a distinguished industry professor of electrical and computer engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and the director of the research center NYU WIRELESS, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).
Election to the NAE - part of the 157-year-old National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine - is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.
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Newmark Knight Frank Brings on Valuation & Advisory Professionals to Establish New Office in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release:
Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) announces the addition of two industry experts, Terrance Kong, B.Comm., AACI, P.App. and Tyler Fedun, B.Comm., AACI, P.App to the firm's Valuation & Advisory (V&A) practice. Mr. Kong and Mr. Fedun have joined NKF as first vice presidents, reporting to NKF V&A Canada Market Leader and Senior Managing Director Liam Brunner, AACI, P.App., MRICS. With the addition of t
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Newmark Knight Frank Multifamily Brokers $17.5M and $10.4M Sales in Boulder
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release:
Newmark Knight Frank Multifamily announces the sale of two Boulder apartment assets: 2121 Canyon, a 60-unit apartment asset located at 2121 Canyon Boulevard, and 2000 Walnut, a 32-unit apartment building at 2000 Walnut. Both assets were sold by Element Properties for $17,500,000 and $10,477,000, respectively. NKF's Andy Hellman and Justin Hunt along with Transaction Manager Katie Hufnagel re
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Nielsen: Over 37 Million Viewers Watch 2020 State of Union Address
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news:
An estimated 37.2 million people tuned in to watch President Donald Trump deliver his State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
While coverage varied by network, 12 aired live coverage from approximately 9:00 p.m. ET to 10:30 p.m. ET.
In terms of the social nature of the address, there were 14.1 million total interactions across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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Nielsen: Super Bowl LIV Draws Nearly 100 Million TV Viewers, 44 Million Social Media Interactions
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news:
According to preliminary results from Nielsen, the telecast of Super Bowl LIV on FOX, which ran from 6:41 p.m. ET to 10:11 p.m. ET, drew an average TV audience of about 99.9 million viewers who tuned in to watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs.
The game had a preliminary 41.6 U.S. household rating and was viewed in an average of 50.2 million homes, as Patrick Mahomes and
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NYC Health Plus Hospitals Celebrates Newest Graduating Class of Special Officers at the NYC Hospital Police Academy
BRONX, New York, Feb. 7 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
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- Graduation marks the first since the NYC Hospital Police Academy moved into its permanent space at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
- Twenty-six distinguished special officers completed 10 weeks of intensive training to be deployed system-wide to hospital facilities
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NYC Health + Hospitals celebrated the official graduation ceremony of its newest special officers at the NYC Hospital Pol
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NYC Health Plus Hospitals/Lincoln Receives Funding From Speaker Johnson and Councilmember Salamanca to Renovate ED Radiology Suite
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
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- Funding will support the transformation of two X-ray rooms in the ED into a state-of-the-art radiology suite, expediting enhanced imagery
- Renovations are expected to begin this spring
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln Chief Executive Officer Milton Nunez accepted a ceremonial check for $884,000 in FY20 funding from Speaker Corey Johnson and NYC Councilmember Rafael Salamanca to transform tw
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NYPA Board Approves $10.2 Million Program to Provide Customers Access to Data on Carbon Emissions Reduction
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 8 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release:
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- Improving the Customer Digital Experience Moves Nation's Largest State-Owned Utility Closer to Becoming North America's First End-to-End Digital Utility
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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees has approved spending $10.2 million to expand its Customer Digital Experience program to provide digital tools to customers that help them track carbon emissions reduction
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NYPD Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for January 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release:
Through January 31, 2020, index crime in New York City saw an overall +16.9% increase when compared to the same period in 2019. There was a decline in the number of murders this month and the city saw a +28.8% increase in shooting incidents. Burglary, assault, grand larceny, and grand larceny auto saw increases. The city experienced a -24% decrease in hate crimes through February 2.
The NYPD has launched
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OneCity Health Awards Community Partners $4.3M to Address Food and Housing Insecurities Among NYC Health Plus Hospitals' Patients
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
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- Community-based organizations will connect patients to available services that are traditionally fragmented and difficult to navigate
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OneCity Health, the NYC Health + Hospitals Performing Provider System under New York State's Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program, announced the launch of two new programs to address food and housing insecurities among patients of the City
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Only 17% of Organizations Globally Considered 'Leaders' in Cyber Resilience, According to Accenture Study
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release:
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- State of Cyber Resilience report identifies what organizations need to do differently to better defend against cyberattacks
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Despite higher levels of investment in advanced cybersecurity technologies over the past three years, less than one-fifth of organizations are effectively stopping cyberattacks and finding and fixing breaches fast enough to lower the impact, according
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Orange and Rockland: Beat the Winter Blues With 2 Free Tix to Rockland Home Show
PEARL RIVER, New York, Feb. 4 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release:
Mid-winter blues got you down? Let Orange & Rockland (O&R) help you beat the blahs with two free tickets to the 33rd Annual Suburban Home Show at Rockland Community College (RCC) February 21-23. The event will be held at the school's field house, 145 College Road, Suffern, NY.
One of the largest, best-attended shows of its kind in the Tri-State area, the Suburban Home Show features hundreds of dis
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Parsons to Present at the Cowen 41st Annual Aerospace/Defense & Industrials Conference
PASADENA, California, Feb. 6 -- Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release:
Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) will present at the Cowen 41st Annual Aerospace/Defense & Industrials Conference in New York City.
Chuck Harrington, Chairman and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat question and answer session on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at approximately 3:35 p.m. Eastern Time.
This presentation will be available live via w
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Paul Hastings: Credivalores Completes Senior Notes Offering, Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced that it represented Credivalores - Crediservicios, S.A. in connection with an international bond offering and an intermediated tender offer. The offering involved the issuance of US$300 million of 8.875% Senior Notes due 2025 pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. The underwriters involved were Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley and BCP Securities.
Concurrently with the
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Paychex Survey Reveals Most Important Issues for Business Owners This Election Year
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 4 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release:
Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance solutions, surveyed 500 business owners with 500 employees or less to better understand what issues are most important to their organizations as they prepare to go to the polls in November.
While most business o
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Pillsbury Expands White Collar Practice, Adds Litigator David Oliwenstein
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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- New NY Counsel Joins After Five Years at the Securities & Exchange Commission
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David Oliwenstein, formerly senior counsel at the Securities & Exchange Commission, has joined Pillsbury's Litigation practice in New York. Oliwenstein comes to the firm after five years at the SEC's Division of Enforcement, adding new depth to Pillsbury's financial services litigation capabilities.
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Pillsbury Real Estate Deal Counted As One of 2019's Largest U.S. Office Property Sales
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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- USPS's $798 Million Sale of 'Morgan North' Facility Ranks as Year's Eighth Largest
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Pillsbury's recent representation of the United States Postal Service in connection with a long-term lease to Tishman Speyer in the Morgan General Mail Facility in Manhattan was the 8th largest office transaction in the United States in 2019, according to a recent report by Real Estate Alert. The p
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Port Authority Airports and Road and Rail Network Report Record Passenger and Cargo Volumes for 2019
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release:
The Port Authority released its 2019 passenger and cargo volume data across its facilities which established new records at the airports, seaport, PATH system, Goethals Bridge and Staten Island Bridges. The record volumes validate the agency's historic $37 billion 10-year Capital Plan to rebuild and significantly upgrade its legacy facilities that were built decades ago to handle far smaller vol
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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Bridges, Tunnels and Rail Advisory
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release:
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- Lane closings planned at the George Washington Bridge and Holland Tunnel
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Lanes will be closed this weekend and/or next week at the George Washington Bridge and Holland Tunnel for ongoing construction and repair projects.
George Washington Bridge:
* Two lanes on the lower-level westbound Trans-Manhattan Expressway and one lane on the upper-level Trans-Manhattan Expressway will
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Premier Inc. to Acquire Acurity and Nexera Businesses From the Greater New York Hospital Association
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release on Feb. 4:
Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading healthcare improvement company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of Acurity, Inc. and Nexera, Inc., two indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Greater New York Hospital Association ("GNYHA"), for approximately $291.5 million, comprised of appr
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PSC Greenlights 1st Phase of NYPA's Smart Path Transmission Project
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 7 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 6:
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the first phase of the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) plan to rebuild its 86-mile long Moses-Adirondack 1 and 2 transmission lines that run from St. Lawrence County to Lewis County and upgrading its Moses switchyard in the Town of Massena, St. Lawrence County and the Adirondack substation in the Town of Croghan, L
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PSC Lowers Pending NY American Water Rate Increase
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 7 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release:
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) approved a plan to reduce a pending water rate increase for New York American Water Inc.'s Lynbrook District, its largest, a move that will provide much-welcomed financial relief for thousands of families and businesses on Long Island served by the private water company.
"The Commission is taking every action possible to protect c
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Reed Smith Launches E-Discovery App
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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- New digital product built by firm's Records & E-Discovery practice, includes contributions from broader e-discovery community
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Reed Smith announced its launch of the new "E-Discovery App" for litigation professionals and others in the e-discovery community. This mobile application was developed in-house by Reed Smith's Records & E-Discovery (RED) Practice Group in collaboration with the firm's legal t
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Engineering a Better World Using Mirrors, Sun, Steam
TROY, New York, Feb. 6 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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- Rensselaer team develops effective solar power plant using affordable, accessible resources
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Partha Dutta, a professor of electrical, computer, and systems engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, envisions a not-so-distant future where even the most remote parts of the world would have access to clean and renewable energy. His vision wouldn't require a large power grid or expensive tec
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Farhan Gandhi Named Fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
TROY, New York, Feb. 8 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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- Director of MOVE recognized for world-renowned expertise and significant contributions to vertical lift research
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Farhan Gandhi, the Rosalind and John J. Redfern Jr. '33 Endowed Chair in Aerospace Engineering, has been elected to the Class of 2020 Fellows of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). He receives this honor for "pioneering research and academic leadership in
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Novel Compound Is Promising Drug Candidate for Alzheimer's Disease
TROY, New York, Feb. 4 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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- New gamma secretase inhibitor blocks only amyloid production, no other functions
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A newly identified compound is a promising candidate for inhibiting the production of amyloids, the abnormal proteins that form toxic clumps, called fibrils, inside the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. As published in the Royal Society of Chemistry's Chemical Communications, the co
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Rice University: Iowa Debacle - Voting Security Expert Weighs In
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
The Iowa caucuses debacle raises more questions than answers, and a Rice University voting security expert is available to weigh in.
The fiasco comes after the Iowa Democratic Party rolled out an app used to gather caucus results. A small company developed the app in just two months and didn't test it on a large scale before it was deployed to help count the first votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, accordin
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! at the Florida State Fair!
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Ripley Entertainment issued the following news:
For the very first time, Ripley's Believe It or Not! is partnering with the Florida State Fair, displaying shrunken heads, animal oddities, and the most famous movie pieces of all-time.
"Ripley's Believe It or Not! is thrilled to be at the Florida State Fair for the first time. We celebrated our centennial anniversary in December of 2019, and we have over 100 years of both new and iconic exhibits that we are excited to showcas
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Rochester Institute of Technology's Liberal Arts Dean Recognized by National Academies for Exceptional Service
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 8 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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- Fewer than 50 people awarded the prestigious honor per year
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James Winebrake, dean of RIT's College of Liberal Arts, has been recognized as a national associate of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
The prestigious designation is offered to fewer than 50 people per year by the National Academies and recognizes people who have made exceptional contribut
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S&P Dow Jones Indices to Calculate Four New Custom Indices for Agora Investimentos in Brazil
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release:
Agora Investimentos, the Bradesco Group's investment house, has selected S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) as the custom calculation agent for four new proprietary indices that represent different segments of the Brazilian equity market. Agora Investimentos selects the stocks represented in each of the indices and utilizes S&P DJI's calculation capabilities.
"S&P Dow Jones Indices is pleased t
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Scholastic Reveals Cover of Spectacular New Edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to Be Published on October 20, 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, revealed the cover of a stunning new edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Scholastic Inc. Trade Hardcover Edition ISBN 978-1-338-59670-0; $37.99; All Ages) to be published on October 20, 2020. This innovative edition of the first book in the Harry Potter series is designed and illustrated
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Simon & Schuster Issues Statement on Death of Author Clark
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- Simon and Schuster, a subsidiary of CBS, issued the following statement on Jan. 31 by President and CEO Carolyn K. Reidy on the death of author Mary Higgins Clark:
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you that Mary Higgins Clark died earlier in Naples, Florida, at the age of 92, from natural causes while surrounded by loving family and friends.
It is impossible to overestimate the importance of Mary's contribution to our success, and her role in the modern histor
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Simon & Schuster to Publish Your Second Act by Three-Time Emmy Award Winning Actress Patricia Heaton
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Simon and Schuster, a subsidiary of CBS, issued the following news:
Simon & Schuster announced that it will publish YOUR SECOND ACT: INSPIRING STORIES OF REINVENTION by Patricia Heaton, on May 5, 2020, in hardcover, ebook, and audio editions. In her forthcoming book, Heaton, Emmy-winning actress and star of numerous hit sitcoms including Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle, and CBS's new comedy Carol's Second Act (from which the book's title is taken), shares wisdom from her
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Simulations at N.Y. Power Authority's Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe) Ensure Grid Reliability With New Technology Integration
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 4 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release:
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- NYPA Successfully Completes First Protection and Performance Studies of SmartValves Technology
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At the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) recently developed Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe), real-time simulators have successfully started using detailed digital models of New York's statewide grid to run hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests. HIL tests are softwa
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Skanska Promotes Rob Johnson to Vice President of Operations in Tennessee
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release:
Skanska has announced that Rob Johnson, an industry veteran with 20 years of experience in commercial construction, has been promoted to vice president of operations in Tennessee.
Johnson, who is based in Skanska's Nashville office, joined the company in 2004 and was most recently a project executive. He has served on the construction team for a variety of major projects throughout the sout
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State of the City 2020: Mayor De Blasio and Chancellor Carranza Announce Accelerated Expansion of 3-K for All
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Feb. 5:
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- City will now serve 26,000 three-year-olds across all five boroughs in 2020-21 school year
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As part of the Mayor's 2020 State of the City address, Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza are announcing that 3-K is expanding to Districts 1 (Chinatown, East Village, Lower East Side) and 14 (Greenpoint, Williamsburg) in the Fall, bringing the total number of Districts t
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State of the City 2020: Mayor De Blasio Unveils Blueprint to Save Our City
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered his seventh State of the City Address on Thursday, unveiling his Administration's progressive vision to ensure New Yorkers can continue to call the city they love home. With two years left in his second term, the Mayor's blueprint to save our city will provide small businesses the support they need to survive, take meaningful steps to improve affordability, keep children at the ce
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Staten Island Borough President James Oddo: Celebrating Inspiring Educators With the 2019 Patrick Daly Award
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Feb. 6 -- Staten Island Borough President James Oddo issued the following news:
On Tuesday, February 4th, Borough President James S. Oddo presented the 2019 Patrick F. Daly award to two exemplary teachers in his honor: John DiMartino, coach and administrator at Port Richmond High School, and Renee Mazza, Assistant Principal at PS 23 The Richmondtown School.
The Patrick F. Daly Award was established shortly after Mr. Daly's death to honor his legacy of service to the co
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SUNY University at Albany Recognized Nationally for Community Engagement
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release:
The University at Albany has been chosen as one of 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2020 Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification.
UAlbany received the designation, which indicates institutional commitment to community engagement, after a rigorous process of self-study and evidence-based documentation.
Each application is assessed by a national
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SUNY University at Albany/CID Project Promotes Public Service Leadership in Haiti
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release:
Staff members from the State University of New York's Center for International Development (SUNY/CID) won a U.S. State Department grant for public service projects to support its efforts to strengthen public service leadership in Haiti.
The Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund grant went Heather Senecal and Cecelia Skott of SUNY/CID; Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy A
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SUNY: School of Social Work Receives Full Reaccreditation
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 7 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release:
The University at Buffalo School of Social Work's master's of social work (MSW) program has been granted full eight-year reaccreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), placing the school among the 800 accredited social work programs in the U.S. UB's School of Social Work is among only 22 schools, or 3%, that have been continuously accredited for 85 years or longer.
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SUNY: Scientists Resurrect Mammoth's Broken Genes
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 8 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release:
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- The research builds on evidence that the last mammoths on a lonely Arctic island suffered from a variety of genetic defects
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Some 4,000 years ago, a tiny population of woolly mammoths died out on Wrangel Island, a remote Arctic refuge off the coast of Siberia.
They may have been the last of their kind anywhere on Earth.
To learn about the plight
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SUNY: With Student Textbook Savings Nearing $50 Million, SUNY Chancellor to Double Courses Offered With Free, Digital Learning Materials
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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- 14,000+ Course Sections Have Saved Students More than $47 Million Since 2017
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Committed to creating universal access to higher education in New York State, State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced that SUNY will double the percentage of general education courses offered with Open Educational Resources (OER). Replacing and/or supplementing textbooks in an i
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Superintendent Lacewell Announces DFS to Hold First Symposium on Financial Innovation and Inclusion During New York Fintech Week
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release:
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- Symposium Will Convene International and Domestic Innovation and Inclusion Stakeholders to Discuss Opportunities for Financial Innovation to Drive Greater Inclusion
- Symposium Will Take Place on April 2, 2020
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Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) will hold its first Symposium on Financial Inn
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Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell Announces Department of Financial Services Consumer Protection Hearings
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release:
Building on Governor Cuomo's sweeping consumer protection proposals included in the 2020 State of the State agenda, Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) will be holding consumer protection hearings to hear directly from New York consumers about their experiences with financial products and services, such as de
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Susan Schroeder, Former FINRA EVP of Enforcement, Rejoins WilmerHale
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 3:
WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Susan Schroeder, who until recently was FINRA's executive vice president for enforcement, is rejoining the firm as a partner and vice chair of its Securities Department.
In that role, she will join William R. McLucas, the department's chair, and Daniel M. Gallagher, its deputy chair, in managing this market-leading practice and guiding its future direction. Ms. Schroeder wi
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Teledyne to Present at the Cowen Aerospace/Defense & Industrials Conference
THOUSAND OAKS, California, Feb. 8 -- Teledyne Technologies, a company focused on aerospace and defense, issued the following news release:
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) announced that Jason VanWees, Executive Vice President, will present at the 41st Annual Cowen Aerospace/Defense & Industrials Conference on Thursday, February 13, at 9:15 a.m. (Eastern) at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.
A live webcast of Teledyne's conference presentation may be accessed via t
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Tradeweb Reports January 2020 Trade Volume
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release:
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, reported average daily volume (ADV) of $801.9 billion (bn) in aggregate for the month of January 2020, representing an increase of 28.9 percent year over year.
Activity on Tradeweb trading platforms in January in
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U.S. M&A Remains Strong Amid Global Headwinds According to Report by White & Case, Mergermarket
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The US M&A market delivered another robust year in 2019, maintaining its year-on-year value and taking a greater share of the overall deal market, while global deal value dropped 8 percent compared to 2018. This is according to a new report: Ahead of the pack: US M&A 2019 by global law firm White & Case LLP and M&A data provider Mergermarket.
"Thanks to confidence in the US economy and the opportunities it offe
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UB Receives $800,000 NSF/Amazon Grant to Improve AI Fairness in Foster Care
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 4 [TNSgrants] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release:
A multidisciplinary University at Buffalo research team has received an $800,000 grant to develop a machine learning system that could eventually help caseworkers and human services agencies determine the best available services for the more than 20,000 youth who annually age out of foster care without rejoining their families.
The National Science Foundation and Amazon,
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UBS, Zurich Launch Bancassurance Products for Young Entrepreneurs
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
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- For the first time, entrepreneurs in Switzerland have a quick and easy one-stop shop for key banking and insurance products. Developed together with Zurich, the "UBS Start Business" offer will be available from the beginning of March 2020 on. Bancassurance products are very successful around the globe and offer considerable potential in Switzerland.
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Getting a company off the ground has ne
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United Airlines Selects FlightSafety Academy For Its Aviate Pilot Recruitment and Development Program
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release:
FlightSafety International announces that United Airlines has selected the FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida, for its Aviate cooperative pilot recruitment and development program.
"We are pleased that United Airlines has selected the FlightSafety Academy to support its Aviate program," said Steve Gross, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. "The Academy's reputation for quality, and its commitment
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University of Kansas: Smartphones are 'Replace-ing' City, Book Argues
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
As we run around the world, posting selfies, counting our steps and checking in on our smartphones, we're leaving digital traces of our activities. And a new book by a University of Kansas professor argues that all this digital placemaking is actually changing the city - "replace-ing" it, in her coinage.
Germaine Halegoua, associate professor of film & media studies at the University of Kansas, has just published "
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University of Mississippi: Pharmacy Student Receives ACCP Student Travel Award
OXFORD, Mississippi, Feb. 8 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release:
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- Victoria Miller used funds to attend organization's annual meetings
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University of Mississippi pharmacy student Victoria Miller received the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Student Travel Award, which assisted her in attending two of the organization's annual meetings.
Miller, originally from Hartselle, Alabama, was an honoree at the 2018 meeting in Seattle and the 2019 confere
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University of Pennsylvania: Experts Weigh in on Future of U.S.-China Relations
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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- Huang Ping, China's consul general in New York, and Robert Work, former U.S. deputy secretary of defense, were among the speakers at the annual Penn China Research Symposium.
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The future of relations between the United States and China, the current climate of mutual distrust between the nations, and the coronavirus outbreak were among the topics discussed at the Penn China Research Sy
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University of Virginia: 'Common Law' Explores Why Supreme Court's Most Famous Libel Case Is Still Generating Debates
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news:
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- Professor Frederick Schauer Discusses the Ongoing Impact of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan
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The rampant spread of false information is causing some experts to reconsider a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established modern libel law, Professor Frederick Schauer explains on the latest "Common Law," a podcast of the University of Virginia School of Law.
This season of
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Verizon Board Reauthorizes Share Repurchase Plan
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
The Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) authorized the corporation to repurchase up to 100 million shares of its common stock.
Verizon's previous program, which expires on February 29, 2020, also authorized the repurchase of 100 million shares. Under the prior authorization, no shares were repurchased.
The new authorization supersedes the prior au
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Verizon Celebrates What Technology Will Never Do During the Super Bowl
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Feb. 2:
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- Campaign celebrating those who serve comes to life with One More Sunday: Verizon and the NFL's mission to build the largest volunteer network in America
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Verizon returned to the Super Bowl with a heartfelt commercial focusing on what 5G technology will never do - replace the bravery and dedication of first responders, a community that has been a critical V
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Verizon: Introducing Cashay - A Modern Take on Personal Finance
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Feb. 5:
Verizon Media announced the launch of Cashay, a new personal finance hub developed for younger, diverse audiences, offering a fresh perspective on money, managing finances, and preparing for the future at every stage of life.
With a modern look and design, Cashay aims to guide readers through their biggest financial decisions with experiential and educational content. Ca
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White & Case Advises Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobras on Bond Offering
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case has advised Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Itau BBA USA Securities Inc. and Santander Investment Securities, Inc. in connection with an offering by Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobras (Eletrobras) of 3.625% notes due 2025 (the Five-Year Notes) in an aggregate principal amount of US$500 million and 4.625% notes due 2030 (the Ten-Year Notes) in an aggregate principal amount of US
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White & Case Advises EQT Credit, Hayfin Capital Management on Financing for Hg Capital's Recapitalisation of FE Fundinfo
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised EQT Credit and Hayfin Capital Management, as unitranche lenders, on the senior secured refinancing of FE Fundinfo by Hg Capital, the specialist private equity investor focused on software and service businesses.
White & Case also advised the RCF lenders on the transaction.
"White & Case has a strong track record advising in the software and technology sector," said W
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White & Case Advises Mid Europa on Merging of Portfolio Company CMC With M+ Group
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Mid Europa Partners (Mid Europa) on the merging of its portfolio company CMC Iletisim ve Cagri Merkezi Hizmetleri A.S. (CMC) with Meritus Upravljanje d.o.o. (M+ Group) in return for a 30 percent equity stake in the combined group.
"We have supported Mid Europa Partners as they build a leading regional player in the business process outsourcing sector," said White & Ca
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White & Case Advises SES-imagotag on Joint Venture With Bossard Group
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised SES-imagotag on its joint venture with Bossard Group in the field of industrial and logistics Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
The French Group SES-imagotag, a global market leader for digital in-store technologies in the retail sector, and the Switzerland-based Bossard Group established a partnership in the field of industrial and logistical IoT solutions.
The c
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Yeshiva University: Genetic Influences on Soccer Heading Injuries
BRONX, New York, Feb. 4 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release:
Emerging evidence indicates that repeated heading by soccer players may cause long-term neurological damage. Two new studies of participants in the Einstein Soccer Study suggest that certain genes may be risk factors for microstructural brain changes and cognitive impairment associated with heading.
In the first study, published online on December 11, 2019
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