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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday February 09, 2020 ( 179 items )  
2020 American Kennel Club National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club(R) (AKC(R)) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2020. The 2020 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes and will also include popular attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exh  more
2020 Writers Guild Awards Winners Announced
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 3 -- The Writers Guild of America-West issued the following news release: Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the winners of the 2020 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories at concurrent ceremonies at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and the Edison Ballroom in New York City. FILM WINNERS Writers Guild of  more
350.org on New York City Announcing Intent to Ban New Fossil Fuel Projects
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The 350.org issued the following news release on Feb. 6: New Yorkers are celebrating a groundbreaking win in the fight for climate justice, as Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New York City's intention to stop all new fossil fuel projects within and serving the city. This is the largest municipal ban announcement of its kind globally, building on the mounting global movement for a just transition off fossil fuels to a renewable-energy economy that works for all. "This is a mo  more
Academy of Country Music Announces Nominees for Radio Awards Categories for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards
ENCINO, California, Feb. 4 -- The Academy of Country Music issued the following news release: The Academy of Country Music(R) is announcing Radio Awards nominees for the 55th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS(TM), including triple nominations for KUZZ-AM/FM in Bakersfield, CA; and double nominations for WIL-FM in St. Louis, MO, WNSH-FM in New York, NY, CKRY-FM in Calgary, AB, WUBE-FM in Cincinnati, OH, KXKT-FM in Omaha, NE and WUSY-FM in Chattanooga, TN. The Radio Awards are given out during the  more
Albany Med Physicians Offer Three New Treatment Options for Common Prostate Condition
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Three new procedures to treat prostate gland enlargement, or BPH, a common, non-cancerous condition in aging men, are now being offered at Albany Med. The condition causes urinary discomfort and can lead to bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems. It is the most common prostate problem for men over 50. BPH occurs when a man's enlarged prostate gland constricts or partiall  more
Albany Medical College Receives $1.9 Million NIH Grant to Study Neuropathy
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: Researchers at Albany Medical College have been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to study peripheral nerve repair. More than 20 million people in the U.S. are estimated to have some form of peripheral nerve damage, also known as neuropathy. This can result in problems ranging   more
America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Leaders, Members
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release on Feb. 6: America's Public Television Stations (APTS) announced the election of its new board leaders and members. Molly Phillips, Executive Director and General Manager of Iowa PBS, has been elected Chair; Jefferi K. Lee, General Manager of WHUT in Washington, D.C. has been elected as Professional Vice Chair; and Carol Kellermann, Lay Trustee, Thirteen/WNET in New York, has been re-elected as Lay Vic  more
American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota Supports Online Voter Registration Bill
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The House Local Government Committee voted to advance House Bill 1050, legislation that would allow for online voter registration in South Dakota. The ACLU of South Dakota supports this bill and commends the committee for expanding voter access to the polls. "Vot  more
American Civil Liberties Union Statement on Senate Impeachment Vote
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate voted 48 to 52 and 47 to 53 to acquit President Donald Trump on charges contained in two articles of impeachment presented by the House of Representatives. Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director, issued the following statement in response: "Do  more
American Federation of Musicians Issues Statement Urging Congress to Support Protecting the Right to Organize Act
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The American Federation of Musicians issued the following statement: AFM International President Ray Hair sent a letter urging members of Congress to support the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (Pro Act). The PRO Act is the most significant effort to expand the rights of working people to organize since the Great Depression. The legislation would let workers quickly vote to form a union without employer interference. It also would limit anti-worker tactics like employe  more
American Jewish World Service Issues Statement Urging House to Examine Harmful Impacts of Global Gag Rule
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- American Jewish World Service issued the following statement: * * * - American Jewish World Service (AJWS) emphasizes the importance of sexual health and rights for vulnerable groups worldwide * * * As the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee prepares for the February 5 hearing, "Unique Challenges Women Face in Global Health," Rori Kramer, Director of Government Affairs for American Jewish World Service (AJWS), issued the following statement: "We applaud the House Fore  more
American Jewish World Service: U.S. Clergy Visit Guatemala to Support Human Rights Advocates
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- American Jewish World Service issued the following news release: * * * - Leaders from 10 states meet with activists on the frontlines of the fight for human rights in Guatemala * * * Fourteen influential Jewish clergy are heading to synagogues and other organizations across the United States this week after traveling through Guatemala as fellows of the prestigious Global Justice Fellowship run by American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading Jewish organization suppor  more
American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine Issues Research Articles in Feb. 1, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a journal from the American Thoracic Society that says it focuses on human biology and disease, as well as animal and in vitro studies, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Feb. 1, 2020 edition: * Aspergillus Cavitation Complicating Endobronchial Lung Volume Reduction Coil Placement * Comparative Modeling of Tuberculosis Epidemiology and Policy Outcomes in California * Differenti  more
American National Standards Institute Company Member Forum 2020 Spring Meeting June 9-10, 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) invites prospective participants to register for the 2020 ANSI Company Member Forum (CMF) Spring Meeting, which will be held at the Carrier Corporation facility in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, on June 9-10, 2020. Sessions will cover emerging technologies, standards management and capacity, and an update on government relations. The forum provides a platf  more
American National Standards Institute Releases Chinese Version of ANSI in China Newsletter
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) international policy department has released the Chinese version of the 2019 fourth quarter edition of the ANSI in China Newsletter, a resource for updates on technical activities, policy decisions, trade matters, and other information of interest to ANSI members operating in or interacting with China. The English version of the newsletter is availa  more
American National Standards Institute: ISO, IEC, and ITU December and January Listings of Work Items Published
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: In an effort to increase stakeholder engagement and collaboration and reduce duplicative work, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and International Telecommunications Union (ITU) have coordinated the publication of a monthly document that lists all new work items from the three organizations, including updates on the projects an  more
American National Standards Institute: Standards Support Business Resilience - NIST Releases Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: In an effort to reduce cybersecurity risks within global supply chains, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) this month released a draft guidebook on cyber risk management for businesses of all types. Among its key recommendations, NIST underscores the use of industry standards to determine supplier criticality. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) encourages stakeho  more
American National Standards Institute: Stephen Dale Receives ANAB's Third Annual Burgess Assessor Award
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: Stephen Dale is the recipient of the third annual Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award, which was presented in conjunction with the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) assessor development sessions, held January 20-24, in Washington DC. The award, which was established in 2017 to honor the memory of Terry Burgess, a valued ANAB employee, recognizes outstanding service by an ANAB contract as  more
American Property Casualty Insurance Association: 'Insurance Director Boot Camp' Promotes Good Corporate Governance
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following news release: The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), International Insurance Society (IIS), and both the Tobin College of Business and the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (SRM) of St. John's University today jointly announced their sponsorship of the "Insurance Director Boot Camp," an intense three-day program of director education   more
American Psychoanalytic Association Speaks Out Against Harmful Laws Targeting Transgender Youth and Healthcare Providers
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The American Psychoanalytic Association issued the following news release: The American Psychoanalytic Association urges South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to reject a recently passed bill in the state legislature known as the Vulnerable Child Protection Act (HB 1057). This harmful legislation would make it a misdemeanor for physicians or any other medical professional to perform gender reassignment surgeries on minors or anyone who provides patients younger than 16-years-old  more
Animal Welfare Institute: Animal Protection Groups Sue Perdue, USDA Over Slaughter of Sick, Injured Pigs
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 8 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: Animal protection groups sued Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and the Department of Agriculture for failing to protect pigs who are too sick or injured to walk at slaughterhouses, posing serious risks to animals and food safety. Today's lawsuit, filed in federal court in Rochester, New York, challenges the department's failure to follow Congress' longstanding mandate to protect these "downed" o  more
Annual Playing for Pediatrics Winter Game Night Raises Nearly $1.5 Million to Support Family-Centered Care at NYU Langone
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release on Feb. 7: * * * - More Than 450 Guests Attend Event to Honor Frank Cecchin, MD & Sujata B. Chakravarti, MD * * * NYU Langone Health raised nearly $1.5 million at its annual Playing for Pediatrics Winter Game Night to benefit care and research at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone, including programs through the Sala Institute for Child and Fami  more
Anti-Defamation League Task Force Endorses Congressional Legislation in Support of Middle East Minorities
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release on Feb. 4: ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) Task Force on Middle East Minorities endorsed three bipartisan pieces of federal legislation designed to increase U.S. support to vulnerable minority groups: the Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals including Minorities Act, the Resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt, and the Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws. Firs  more
Approximately 1 in 4 FGM Survivors Were Cut by a Health Care Provider - UNICEF
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release on Feb. 6: Around 1 in 4 girls and women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), or 52 million FGM survivors worldwide, were cut by health personnel, according to a new analysis by UNICEF. This proportion is twice as high among adolescents: 34 percent of FGM victims 15-19 years of age have undergone medicalized FGM, compared to 16 percent of victims 45-49 years of age, indicating growth in the medicaliza  more
As Fossil Fuel Companies Drive the Climate Crisis, the Scale of Human Rights Violations is Increasing, Alerts 350.org Report
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: The fossil fuel industry largely behind the global climate crisis is contributing to the violation of a number of human rights, aggravating the conditions of persons, groups, and peoples in already vulnerable situations across the planet, warns a report by 350.org. Oil, gas and coal companies are directly or indirectly responsible for some of the worst human rights abuses committed by corporations around the world in the last t  more
Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund Urges Immigrants to Stay Informed on Public Charge Rule
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 31: After the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday lifted the nationwide stay on implementation of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'s final public charge rule, the agency announced last night that it would begin implementing its new policy on Feb. 24, 2020, except in the State of Illinois (where a federal court issued a limited injunction). This new rule would deny per  more
Associated General Contractors: Construction Employment Increases in 211 Out of 358 Metro Areas From December 2018-19
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: * * * - Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas and Kansas City Have Largest Gains; New York City and Fairbanks, Alaska Lag the Most as Labor Shortages Likely Kept Firms in Many Areas from Adding Even More Workers * * * Construction employment grew in 211, or 59 percent, out of 358 metro areas between December 2018 and December 2019, declined in 73 and was unchanged in 74, according to a new analys  more
Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants Announces 2020 Representatives to Its Council of Europe and Africa
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release, dated Feb. 9: AESC, the global association representing quality standards in the executive search and leadership consulting profession, announced new appointments to the AESC Council of Europe and Africa, which consists of elected officers from AESC Member executive search and leadership advisory firms from across Europe and Africa. Martin Schubert, Partner, Eric Salmon & Partn  more
Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants Announces 2020 Representatives to Its Council of the Americas
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release, dated Feb. 9: AESC, the global association representing quality standards in the executive search and leadership consulting profession, announced new appointments to the AESC Council of the Americas, which consists of elected officers from AESC Member executive search and leadership advisory firms from across the Americas. Julian Ha, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles and based in  more
Astrobiology Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 5 -- Astrobiology, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on findings and discoveries from interplanetary exploration and laboratory research, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: * Analog Experiments for the Identification of Trace Biosignatures in Ice Grains from Extraterrestrial Ocean Worlds * Ceres: Astrobiological Target and Possible Ocean World * First Detections of Dichlorobenzene Isomers and Trichloromethylpropane  more
Audio Engineering Society Partners With Multiview for Website Retargeting Advertising
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Audio Engineering Society issued the following news release: The Audio Engineering Society has partnered with North America's largest B2B publisher, MultiView, to offer exclusive website retargeting advertising opportunities on www.aes.org. For the most authoritative information on audio technology and cutting-edge research, audio engineering professionals from around the world visit AES's website, www.aes.org, for the latest news related to the industry. MultiView's   more
Brian Nienhaus Joins 4A's as SVP-Member Engagement Plus Development, Central Region
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The American Association of Advertising Agencies issued the following news release, dated Feb. 3: The 4A's is pleased to announce that Brian Nienhaus has joined the Member Engagement + Development team as SVP-Central Region. Nienhaus joins the 4A's after five years at Omnicom, most recently leading a team managing Johnson & Johnson's consumer portfolio including Beauty, Wound Care, and the J&J Baby brand. As CEO of We Are Unlimited, Nienhaus led the McDonald's business acr  more
BritishAmerican Business Issues Statement on U.K. Leaving European Union
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- BritishAmerican Business issued the following statement: The United Kingdom will formally leave the European Union and begin a transition period. It is a new era and a momentous time for the UK. It will require effort, creativity, optimism and persistence to make it a success. We as BritishAmerican Business, the representative body for the transatlantic business community, have followed, navigated and informed the process since the referendum. We will continue to do so as t  more
Catholic Charities of Buffalo: Volunteers From Erie County Help Launch Appeal 2020
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 6 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release: About 40 parish volunteers, clergy, and Catholic Charities' staff attended a volunteer training workshop on Jan. 29 to help kick off Appeal 2020 for Catholic Charities in Erie County. The event was held at St. Leo the Great Church in Amherst in preparation for the annual campaign, which carries a goal of $10 million. The patron saint for Appeal 2020 is Saint Joseph. Working under the theme "Think of M  more
Cell Research Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- Cell Research, a journal that says it features life sciences related to molecular and cell biology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its January 2020 edition: * Genomic landscape and genetic manipulation of the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens, a natural waste recycler * Guiding T lymphopoiesis from pluripotent stem cells by defined transcription factors * Tissue-specific transcription reprogramming promotes liver metastasis of colorectal   more
Cellular Reprogramming Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 3 -- Cellular Reprogramming, a journal that says it covers molecular basis of the virus to clinical studies on vaccines and potential cures, published research articles, including the following topics, in its February 2020 edition: * Effect of Allogenic Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation on T Cells of Old Mice * SQLE Promotes Differentiation and Apoptosis of Bovine Skeletal Muscle-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells * Timing of the First Cleavage and In   more
Center for Constitutional Rights Issues Statement on Expansion of Travel Ban to Six Additional Countries
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement on Jan. 31: * * * - Expanded Travel Ban Still a Muslim Ban, Still Xenophobic * * * In response to today's announcement that the Trump administration has expanded its travel ban to six additional countries (Nigeria, Eritrea, Myanmar Kyrgyzstan for all immigrant visas, and Sudan, Tanzania from the diversity visa lottery program), the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: Trump is  more
Center for Constitutional Rights: Prada Blackface Scandal Results in Major Settlement
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: Chinyere Ezie, a civil rights attorney with the Center for Constitutional Rights, announced she had reached an agreement with the luxury fashion house Prada over the brand's advertising and sale of products featuring blackface imagery. Ezie voiced her surprise and concern about the "Pradamalia" blackface line on Facebook in December 2018 after encountering the products in the window of Prada's flagship S  more
Center on Immigration Studies: DHS Blocks New Yorkers From Trusted Traveler Programs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Center on Immigration Studies issued the following news release: Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf announced on Wednesday the termination of eligibility for enrollment and re-enrollment in Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) for residents of New York. It was important for the Department to act due to significant public safety, national security, and document integrity concerns stemming from the state's new driver's license law. The Center for Immigration Stud  more
Children's Rights Issues Statement on Medicaid Block Grants Policy
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- Children's Rights issued the following statement: The Trump administration said on Thursday that it would allow states to cap Medicaid spending for many poor adults, a major shift long sought by conservatives that gives states the option of reducing health benefits for millions who gained coverage through the program under the Affordable Care Act, reports the New York Times. Sandy Santana, Executive Director of Children's Rights, issued this statement: "The Trump adminis  more
Climate Crisis is Aggravating Human Rights Violations Caused by the Fossil Fuel Industry, Alerts 350.org Report
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: The global climate crisis, mainly generated by the biggest fossil fuel corporations in the world, is seriously aggravating the already extensive and heavy set of human rights violations caused by this same industry, warns a report released this Friday, February 7th, by 350.org. Oil, gas and coal companies are directly or indirectly responsible for some of the worst human rights abuses committed by corporations around the world i  more
Climate Resilience is Key to Sustainable Fishing, Environmental Defense Fund Tells U.N. Gathering
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement: The following is a statement by Tim Fitzgerald, director of impact for Environmental Defense Fund's Oceans Program, made at the United Nations as part of its preparatory meeting for the 2020 U.N. Ocean Conference on suggested elements for the upcoming declaration to support the implementation of SDG Goal 14: Life Below Water. "Excellencies, esteemed colleagues, co-facilitators, thank you for the opportunity to   more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Cracking the Case of the Norovirus
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Feb. 7 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: A pervasive, pernicious virus has evaded vaccine developers for decades. By getting a clear look at its protective shell, they might finally know how to defeat it. If you've ever experienced an illness that you vaguely called "stomach flu" or "food poisoning," you've probably come face to face (or, perhaps more accurately, face to toilet) with norovirus. Infections by this ubiquitous virus aren  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: How Cancer Metabolism Could Be Key for New Therapies
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Feb. 6 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Biochemist Michael Lukey joins Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) as the newest addition to its National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center. Lukey studies the metabolic reprogramming events that cancer cells undergo to feed tumor growth. He works on identifying vulnerabilities in these metabolic processes that can be targets for cancer therapy, including when breast cancer metastasizes   more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Jason Williams Wins NSF 2026 Idea Machine Competition
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Feb. 5 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Jason Williams, the Assistant Director of External Collaborations of the DNA Learning Center (DNALC), has been awarded the Meritorious Prize in the National Science Foundation (NSF) 2026 Idea Machine Competition. The goal of the NSF competition is to help set the U.S. agenda for fundamental research in science and engineering, encouraging individuals to submit pressing "grand challenges" in fun  more
College Board: Advanced Placement Student Participation and Performance Climb in Unison
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The College Board issued the following news release on Feb. 6: * * * - New AP Pathways Expand Definitions of College and Career Readiness and Success - State-Driven Policies Provide Students with Record Access to AP Coursework * * * A record number of U.S. public high school students are succeeding in Advanced Placement(R) (AP(R)) courses, reflecting sustained student performance even as access expands across the country. More than 1.24 million students in the class of 2  more
Committee to Protect Journalists: Journalists Covering Elections in Dhaka, Bangladesh Attacked, Harassed
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news: The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that several journalists were attacked, threatened, or had equipment taken while covering elections in Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, on February 1. At least 15 journalists were beaten, threatened, denied access to polling stations, or had equipment broken or taken while covering the mayoral and ward councilor vote, according to reports. Separately, over   more
Committee to Protect Journalists: Tajikistan Journalist Daler Sharifov Held on Incitement Charges
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news: Tajikistan authorities should immediately release journalist Daler Sharifov, drop all charges against him, and allow him to work unobstructed, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. Police in Dushanbe, the capital, raided Sharifov's home on January 28 and confiscated a computer and several books, according to a report by the independent regional news website Fergana. Later that day, authorities summoned him  more
Concerned Women for America Issues Statement Endorsing Candidates for Federal Office
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Concerned Women for America issued the following statement on Feb. 3: Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), the nation's largest public policy women's organization, is pleased to announce our first round of 2020 endorsements for federal office: U.S. Senate candidates Cynthia Lummis (Wyoming) and Daniel Gade (Virginia), and U.S. House of Representatives candidates Kathaleen Wall (Texas-22), Beth Parlato (New York-27), and Amy Phan West (Califor  more
Concerned Women for America Issues Statement Endorsing Parlato for 27th District of New York
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Concerned Women for America issued the following statement on Feb. 3: Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), the nation's largest public policy women's organization, has endorsed Beth Parlato for U.S. House of Representatives for the 27th District of New York. Penny Nance, CEO and President of CWALAC, said: "The 2020 election will be a defining moment in American history at the pinnacle of intense political division. The choice before voters   more
Consumer Energy Alliance Issues Statement on New York Mayor De Blasio Proposed Executive Order
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following statement by Vice President Brydon Ross in response to New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed executive order banning the construction of natural gas infrastructure: "It may be all the rage among the Upper West Side social circles who have little understanding of the critical role energy plays in their daily life, but banning natural gas infrastructure is a reckless and irresponsible idea that immediately puts at risk N  more
Council on American-Islamic Relations-NY Condemns ICE Shooting
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: * * * - Calls for Immediate Investigation * * * The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for shooting an unarmed man in the face during an attempted arrest of another man in Brooklyn. According to reports, this morning ICE agents sought to   more
Counter Extremism Project: AQAP's Leader Qasim Al-Raymi Presumed Dead After U.S. Airstrike
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - Commander Was Key Player In Yemen, Potential Heir To Lead Al-Qaeda * * * On January 31, 2020, the United States announced that they recently conducted an airstrike that is believed to have resulted in the death of Qasim al-Raymi, al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula's (AQAP) leader. After having led al-Qaeda's branch in Yemen since 2015, it is speculated that Raymi was next in line to succeed al-Qaeda l  more
Counter Extremism Project: Extremist Content Online - ISIS & White Supremacists Call for Violence Against Religious and Racial Minorities
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. This week, ISIS's spokesman called for attacks on Jews in an audio release. Additionally, a neo-Nazi music album was released on Dropbox that called for the murder and genocide of Jews, Muslims, and people of color. "Tech platforms mus  more
December State Construction Unemployment Rates Down From a Year Ago, Says Associated Builders and Contractors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Associated Builders and Contractors issued the following news release: In December 2019, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 24 states, rose in 25 states and were unchanged in one state (New York) on a year-over-year basis, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. As of December 2019, the construction industry employed 143,000 more workers national  more
Disability Rights Advocates: Judge Finds NYPD Liable, Must Provide People With Disabilities Access to Police Stations
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Disability Rights Advocates issued the following news release: * * * - Ruling affirms and holds NYPD accountable for broad inaccessibility of police precinct stations - Police department must include disability community as it works to eliminate barriers * * * A federal judge has issued a major ruling holding the New York City Police Department (NYPD) liable for discrimination against people with disabilities by shutting them out of police precincts. "In the thirty year  more
Doctors Without Borders: MSF Stands Ready to Support Response to Novel Coronavirus Epidemic
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) epidemiologists and infectious disease experts are following the fast-evolving development of the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 28,276 confirmed cases, more than 99 percent of which are in mainland China; 565 people have died. We have offered support to health auth  more
Downstate Medical Center: Governor's No Student Goes Hungry Initiative Requires Food Pantries on or in Partnership With Every SUNY Campus
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- Downstate Medical Center 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 United Stat  more
Earthjustice: New York Department of Health Backtracks on Drinking Water Standards for PFOA, PFOS, 1,4-Dioxane
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 4: * * * - Proposed 'deferral' system cuts public notification requirements from every three months to once a year; Deferral system could leave New Yorkers drinking toxic water for longer * * * Just prior to today's Drinking Water Quality Council meeting, state legislators, community advocates, and environmental groups called on Governor Cuomo to direct his Department of Health (DOH) to rescind a proposed revi  more
Edison Electric Institute Delivers Annual Industry Outlook to Wall Street
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: Led by Edison Electric Institute (EEI) President Tom Kuhn, members of EEI's executive team briefed Wall Street analysts, bankers, and investors on the state of the U.S. electric power industry. "EEI's member companies are leading a clean energy transformation," said Kuhn. "We are united in our commitment to get as clean as we can, as fast as we can, while keeping customer reliability and affordability front a  more
Environmental Advocates of New York: Department of Health Backtracks on Drinking Water Standards for PFOA, PFOS, 1,4-Dioxane
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following news release: * * * - Proposed 'deferral' system cuts public notification requirements from every three months to once a year; Deferral system could leave New Yorkers drinking toxic water for longer * * * Just prior to today's Drinking Water Quality Council meeting, state legislators, community advocates, and environmental groups called on Governor Cuomo to direct his Department of Health (DOH) to rescind a   more
Environmental Defense Fund: Heising to Become New Chair of Environmental Defense Fund
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: Mark Heising, the founder and a managing director of Medley Partners, an investment firm based in San Francisco, has been named Chairman-elect of the Board of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Heising, an EDF Board member since 2011, will take office in January 2021, succeeding Carl Ferenbach, co-founder of Berkshire Partners, who has served as Board Chair since 2009. Heising founded Medley Partners, a privat  more
Episcopal Relief & Development: Presiding Bishop Curry Encourages Support for One Thousand Days of Love Campaign
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news release: The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, encourages congregations and supporters to support the ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE campaign through observance of Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on March 1, 2020. "Lent is a time of reflection and of following Jesus, demonstrating his love for the world," said Presiding Bishop Curry. "I invite all congregations t  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces $250,000 Digital Campaign to Pressure General Assembly on Gun Safety
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Everytown Also Unveiling New Voter Research Indicating Voters in N.C. Support Stronger Gun Laws by a 6:1 Margin and 79% Consider a Candidate's Position on Guns "Very Important" to Their Vote in 2020 - This Week, Everytown Announced $60 Million Electoral Program for 2020 -- Double What it Spent in 2018 * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced a $250,000 digital campaign to put the North Caroli  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Announces $250,000 Digital Campaign to Pressure Minn. State Senators on Gun Safety
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - New Voter Research Shows Voters in Minnesota Support Stronger Gun Laws by a 5:1 Margin and 74% Consider a Candidate's Position on Guns "Very Important" to Their Vote in 2020 - This Week, Everytown Announced $60 Million Electoral Program for 2020 -- Double What it Spent in 2018 * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced a $250,000 digital campaign to put Minnesota state Senators "on notice" and   more
Everytown for Gun Safety Announces $250,000 Digital Campaign to Pressure Pennsylvania State Lawmakers on Gun Safety
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - Everytown Also Unveiling New Voter Research Indicating Voters in PA Support Stronger Gun Laws by a 9:1 Margin and 78% of Voters that Support Gun Safety Consider a Candidate's Position on Guns "Very Important" to Their Vote in 2020 - Last Week, Everytown Announced $60 Million Electoral Program for 2020 -- Double What it Spent in 2018 * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced a $250,000 digital   more
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Statement on CDC Numbers Showing Gun Deaths Remained Near Record High in 2018
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - **Experts, Advocates and Survivors of Gun Violence Available for Interviews** * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund (Everytown) released the following statement after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its most recent year of mortality data, which shows that 39,740 people were killed with guns in 2018, virtually matching the previous year's record high of 39,773, according   more
Everytown for Gun Safety: Millions of Dollars of Funding Available to Support Organizations Helping Survivors of Gun Violence
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * - State Agencies and Cities Must Work to Unlock Victim of Crime Act Funding to Support and Expand Community-Based Initiatives - Report Comes During National Gun Violence Survivors Week From February 1-8 * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund and Cities United released a new report, A Fund for Healing: VOCA Grants for Violence Reduction, that highlights the millions of dollars of federal Victim of Crim  more
Everytown for Gun Safety: New York Charges NRA for Allegedly Deceiving Members, Illegal Insurance Sales
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release on Feb. 5: Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund ("Everytown") released the following statements after the NRA was charged by New York's Department of Financial Services (DFS) with acting as an unlicensed insurance provider and deceiving its members with misleading marketing practices. "Carry Guard encouraged policy holders to adopt a wild-west mentality of shoot first and ask questions later, putting lives at ri  more
Former KPMG Principal and Associate General Counsel, Ellen Parker, to Consult for International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution issued the following news release: The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR), a global non-profit organization that advances dispute prevention and resolution practices and solutions, announced that Ellen Parker, former Principal and Associate General Counsel for KPMG, has joined CPR. Parker will assume a leadership role, assisting the CPR Institute, CPR's think-tank, in support  more
Games for Health Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2019 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 7 -- The Games for Health Journal, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features impact of game research, technologies and applications on human health and well-being, published research articles, including the following topics, in its February 2020 edition: Reviews: * Game-Based Virtual Reality Interventions to Improve Upper Limb Motor Function and Quality of Life After Stroke: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis * Effects of Exergaming on Balance of Healthy Old  more
Health Global Access Project Issues Statement on President Trump State of the Union Address
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 7 -- Health Global Access Project issued the following statement on Feb. 5 in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address: On Ending the AIDS Epidemic: "President Trump took a victory lap tonight for his year-old plan to end the domestic HIV epidemic, but his record deserves no praise. Three years into the job, Trump still has not articulated a plan to end AIDS globally and his administration continues to promote cruel policies that hurt people living wit  more
Hispanic Federation Issues Statement on President Trump State of the Union Address
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The Hispanic Federation issued the following statement on Feb. 5: "Last night's State of the Union Address was as disappointing as it was unsurprising. Those of us who have listened to President Trump carefully over these last few years have come to expect speeches that combine egoism and deception in equal parts. There are too many examples of this sad pattern of behavior in last night's speech to mention, but two in particular are worth highlighting because of the damage   more
History-Making American Guild of Musical Artists President Passes Away
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The American Guild of Musical Artists issued the following news on Feb. 6: Nedda Casei, who made history when she became AGMA's first woman president, passed away on January 20, 2020. She was 87 years old. "Though I never had the pleasure to know Nedda personally, her legacy echoes through AGMA," said Raymond Menard, AGMA president. "Not only did she make history as AGMA's first woman president, but her strong commitment to the musical arts and dedication to our union made   more
House Passes Protecting the Right to Organize Act, a Major Victory for International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Workers.
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news: In a major victory for IATSE members and working people across the United States, yesterday the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act on a bipartisan basis. The PRO Act will restore fairness to the economy by strengthening the federal laws that give workers a voice on the job so they can negotiate for higher wages, better benefits, a more secur  more
Human Rights Watch: Morocco - Crackdown on Social Media Critics
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Moroccan authorities have since September 2019 arrested and prosecuted at least 10 activists, artists, or other citizens who did nothing but peacefully express critical opinions via Facebook posts, YouTube videos, or rap songs, Human Rights Watch and the Moroccan Association for Human Rights said. The authorities should immediately free those who are being detained for exercising their right to freedom of expression and d  more
Human Rights Watch: Venezuela - Violent Abuses in Illegal Gold Mines
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Residents of Venezuela's southern Bolivar state are suffering amputations and other horrific abuses at the hands of armed groups, including Venezuelan groups called "syndicates" in the area and Colombian armed groups operating in the region, both of which exercise control over gold mines, Human Rights Watch said. The armed groups seem to operate largely with government acquiescence, and in some cases government involvemen  more
Hundreds of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers Call for Gun Safety at Oregon Statehouse
MANHATTAN, New York, Feb. 7 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: Yesterday, more than 200 volunteers with the Oregon chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, spent the day at the statehouse to call on lawmakers to prioritize gun safety during the legislative session. Volunteers from across the state held more than 75 meetings with legislators, urging them to pa  more
Huntington's Disease Society Announces Fifty 2020 Centers of Excellence
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Huntington's Disease Society of America issued the following news on Feb. 5: The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is proud to announce that fifty outstanding Huntington's disease (HD) care facilities are being awarded the designation of HDSA Centers of Excellence for 2020. The 2020 HDSA Centers of Excellence program expanded to 50 Centers from 47 in 2019, and from just 20 in 2015. The four new Centers of Excellence are: Henry Ford Hospital (Michigan), Sto  more
Iman, Marc Glimcher, Matthew Lopez Honored at Annual Fashion Week AmfAR Gala New York
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The American Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release: Heidi Klum, Anna Wintour, Edward Enninful, Padma Lakshmi, Coco Rocha, Diplo, and Sydney Sweeney were among those gathered at the 22nd annual amfAR Gala New York at Cipriani Wall Street to pay tribute to legendary model and businesswoman Iman, renowned CEO and president of Pace Gallery Marc Glimcher, and award-winning playwright Matthew Lopez for their longstanding support of amfAR and their commitme  more
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Journal from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2020 edition: Clinical Review Article: * Tacrolimus Therapy in Steroid-Refractory Ulcerative Colitis: A Review * Capsule Retention in Crohn's Disease: A Meta-analysis Original Basic Science Articles: * Intestinal Inflammation Modulates the Epithelial Response to Butyrate in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease * Dextran So  more
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: Investors Overwhelmingly Oppose SEC's Move to Restrict Shareholder Rights
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release: As of Monday's deadline for public comments on the SEC's proposed restriction on shareholder rights, a broad group of investors has weighed in strongly against the SEC's proposal to limit shareholders' rights to file proposals for shareholders to consider and vote on at annual shareholders meetings. Commenters opposing the new restrictions on shareholder rights nclude large investment funds  more
International Rescue Committee: Hundreds of Thousands in Northwest Syria Caught in Humanitarian Catastrophe, Aid Agencies Warn
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: As hostilities continue to escalate in northwest Syria, eight aid agencies are making an urgent call for an immediate ceasefire as they warn that hundreds of thousands of people - the majority of them women and children - fleeing the unrelenting violence are caught in a humanitarian catastrophe. At least 150,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the past two weeks, bringing the total number w  more
International Swaps & Derivatives Association to Re-Consult on Pre-Cessation Fallbacks
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release: ISDA has announced that it will re-consult on how to implement pre-cessation fallbacks. Based on the results of that consultation, ISDA will move quickly to deliver the appropriate, industry endorsed fallback solution later this year. The decision to re-consult on pre-cessation fallbacks follows the release of new information by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and ICE Benchmark A  more
International Women's Health Coalition: Global Women's Health Under Attack, House Hearing Shows
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The International Women's Health Coalition issued the following news release: The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs hosted "Unique Challenges Women Face in Global Health," a hearing that detailed the devastating consequences of the Trump administration's policies on women's health and rights worldwide. "Endangering women's sexual and reproductive health and their ability to make decisions about their own bodies and lives is a central priority of the Trump administration  more
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Responds to State of the Union Comments on Issues Important to Veterans
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) held a Facebook Live event on Wednesday responding to the President's discussion of military and veteran issues during his State of the Union Speech. "There was a good amount of military and veteran-related content in the President's State of the Union Speech, and we were thrilled to see many military guests invited to see the Commander in Chief," said  more
It's A Wrap: After Three Decades, PETA Ends 'I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur' Campaign
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Feb. 4: * * * - Citing Fur Bans, Enlightened Designers, and Closing Salons, Group Expands Focus on Leather and Wool * * * After three decades of recruiting stars to pose nude and declare, "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur," PETA is celebrating the demise of the fur trade and calling it a wrap on the iconic ad campaign, which has featured P!nk, Gillian Anderson, Eva Mendes, and dozens of othe  more
JDRF Calls for Bipartisan Action on Insulin Affordability
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- JDRF, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release on Feb. 4: "Tonight, as President Trump and the Congress gather in the Capitol for the State of the Union address, we need real, tangible, bipartisan action on insulin affordability. No one should go without the insulin they need to stay alive or the devices they need to dose it effectively. Important programs exist now to help with costs, but we need m  more
JDRF Honors Type 1 Diabetes Research Leaders
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- JDRF, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, announced the winners of five prestigious research awards: the George Eisenbarth Award for T1D Prevention; the Gerold and Kayla Grodsky Basic Research Scientist Award; the Mary Tyler Moore and S. Robert Levine, M.D., Excellence in Clinical Research Award; the David Rumbough Aw  more
Jodi Magee, President and CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health for the Past 25 Years, Announces Plan to Retire in August 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Physicians for Reproductive Health issued the following news release: Jodi Magee, President and CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health (Physicians) since 1995, announced her plan to retire in August 2020, after 25 years of leading the organization. Under Ms. Magee's leadership, Physicians for Reproductive Health has played a critical role as the only physician-led organization that empowers doctors to advocate for access to comprehensive reproductive health care, includin  more
Journal of Aerosol Medicine Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 4 -- The Journal of Aerosol Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers health effects of inhaled aerosols and delivery of drugs through the pulmonary system, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: Review Article: * The Confusing World of Dry Powder Inhalers: It Is All About Inspiratory Pressures, Not Inspiratory Flow Rates Case Report: * Nebulized Tranexamic Acid Therapy for Hemoptysis Associated with Submassi  more
Journal of Fluid Mechanics Issues Research Articles in April 10, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Journal of Fluid Mechanics that says it covers theoretical, computational and experimental investigations of all aspects of the mechanics of fluids, published research articles, including the following topics, in its April 10, 2020 edition: JFM Rapids: * Broadband reconstruction of inhomogeneous turbulence using spectral proper orthogonal decomposition and Gabor modes * On singularity formation via viscous vortex reconnection Focus on Fluids: * Untangling waves and  more
Journal of Medicinal Food Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 5 -- The Journal of Medicinal Food, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the medicinal value and biomedical effects of food materials, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: Review: * Berberine and Dyslipidemia: Different Applications and Biopharmaceutical Formulations Without Statin-Like Molecules--A Meta-Analysis Full Communications: * Lactobacillus rhamnosus Granules Dose-Dependently Balance Intestinal Microbiome  more
Journal of Palliative Medicine Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 6 -- Journal of Palliative Medicine, a journal that says it reports clinical, educational, legal and ethical aspects of palliative care for patients in end of life or with intractable pain, focusing on improving quality of life, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: Original Articles: * Development of a Clinical Guide for Identifying Spiritual Distress in Family Members of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit * Does an I  more
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a peer-reviewed journal that says it publishes clinical aging research, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2020 edition: Special Articles: * An Innovation Center Model to Transform Health Systems to Improve Care of Older Adults * Results From a Survey of American Geriatrics Society Members' Views on Physician-Assisted Suicide * AGS and NIA Bench-to Bedside Conference Summary: Osteoporosis and  more
LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo Draft Team Rosters for 2020 NBA All-Star Game
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: Captains LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks have selected the team rosters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, as revealed tonight in TNT's presentation of the NBA All-Star Draft. The Lakers' Anthony Davis was selected by James with the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA All-Star Draft. The Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid was drafted by Antetokounmpo with   more
Mercy Corps Publishes External Review Examining 2018 Handling of Reports Regarding Co-Founder's History of Abuse
PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 6 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following news release on Feb. 5: * * * - Mercy Corps to conduct further investigation into co-founder, will also appoint Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer * * * The global organization Mercy Corps published an independent, external review examining what steps were taken when reports of sexual abuse by Mercy Corps' late co-founder Ellsworth Culver were brought to the organization's attention in 2018. The review, conducted by New York-  more
Minneapolis Pharmacist to Receive National Kidney Foundation Medical Advisory Board Distinguished Service Award
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release on Feb. 4: * * * - Award to be presented at the NKF's 2020 Spring Clinical Meetings * * * Each year, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) considers the work of hundreds of specialists in the field of nephrology and selects among them those who most exemplify the relentless efforts of NKF to enhance the lives of patients through action, education, and accelerating change. Their work is vital to the 37 milli  more
More Than 26,000 in 107 Countries Download the Orthodox Union's 'All Daf' App
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: * * * - New App & Website Makes Daily Daf Yomi Study More Accessible * * * More than 26,000 people in 107 countries have downloaded the "All Daf" app, an innovative free digital platform for Daf Yomi learners created by the Orthodox Union (OU), the nation's oldest and largest umbrella organization for the North American Orthodox Jewish community. Beyond  more
Mount Sinai Hospital: Helping Patients With Binge Eating Disorders - There's an App for That
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Mount Sinai Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - Study suggests that adaptation of smartphone technology is a scalable option that significantly improves clinical outcomes * * * Behavioral therapy assisted by a smartphone app, delivered via telemedicine by a health coach, was an effective treatment for several symptoms of binge eating disorders, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published this  more
Mount Sinai Researchers Discover That Muscle Surrounding Hair Follicles Is Essential to New Hair Growth
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Mount Sinai Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - Latest Discovery Could Aid in the Development of Treatment for Hair Loss * * * Mount Sinai researchers have discovered the function of a muscle surrounding hair follicles that is essential to the hair cycle process and could be key to the prevention of future hair loss, according to a study published in the journal Science in January. The muscle, called the dermal sheath, has been recognized by scientists fo  more
N.Y. Immigration Coalition Issues Statement Condemning Homeland Security for Holding All New Yorkers Hostage to Its Demands
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement on Feb. 6: Yesterday, the acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would immediately suspend enrollment in Global Entry and several other Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) for all New York state residents. In a letter to New York State government, DHS stated that residents would no longer be able to apply for such programs because of the Greenlight NY  more
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Issues Statement on Vote to Acquit President of Impeachment Charges
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release on Feb. 5: The United States Senate voted to acquit President Trump of both impeachment charges against him. This is a grave and serious moment for our country. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is deeply concerned about the long-lasting ramifications that this Senate's decision will have on electoral integrity in the United States. Moreover, we are disturbed by myriad proce  more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Files Public Records Request on Behalf of De'Andre Arnold and Family
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) filed a public records request with Barbers Hill Independent School District (BHISD) Superintendent Greg Poole on behalf of Mr. De'Andre Arnold and his family. This request, which is being made pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, seeks records that will provide more information on the district's construction and enforcement of its  more
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Mourns the Passing of Judge Nathaniel R. Jones
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) mourns the passing of Judge Nathaniel R. Jones, who died on January 26, 2020 at the age of 93. A dedicated lawyer who helped lead the charge against northern school segregation as General Counsel of the NAACP (an entirely separate entity from LDF since 1957), he was later appointed to the federal judiciary, where he served for more than 20   more
NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas for NY State Assembly
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- NARAL Pro-Choice America issued the following news release: NARAL Pro-Choice America announced its endorsement of Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas in her campaign to represent New York's 34th Assembly District. "Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas is a lifelong, tireless advocate for reproductive freedom," says Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America. "NARAL is proud to endorse her so she can bring her leadership and expertise to the New York State Legislature and work to ensure that  more
National Audubon Society: Counting Is Caring - Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The National Audubon Society issued the following news: * * * - All around the world, people are helping birds by counting them for science. * * * Show the wild birds some love by taking part in the 23rd Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). This year's count begins on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14, and continues through Monday, February 17. Volunteers from around the world count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, and then ente  more
National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend to Feature Inductions of Class of 2020 July 24-27 in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, New York, Feb. 4 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release: Three players with enough hardware to fill a warehouse and a labor leader who changed the game's economic model will receive the National Pastime's highest honor in Cooperstown during Hall of Fame Weekend 2020, July 24-27, as the eyes of the baseball world focus on Cooperstown. The National Baseball Hall of Fame's 2020 Induction Ceremony will feature Baseball Writers' Association o  more
National Consumers League: Study Says Chipotle Management Presses Workers to Work Sick, Skip Food Safety Practices
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: After dozens of outbreaks of food borne illness incidents over the past four years, Chipotle gave lip service to reforms in their work practices, but the fast-casual restaurant has continued to engage in management practices that lead to abuses of workers that may create food safety risks for consumers, a new study says. Scores of employees interviewed for the study reported management pressure to work fast wi  more
National Employment Law Project: Minimum Wage Hikes Have Reversed Wage Declines for Workers in Lowest-Paid Jobs
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following news release: * * * - Worker activism for $15 wage floor--not Trump policies--are driving those wage gains - Wage stagnation at the bottom persists in states that have not raised minimum wage * * * A new report from the National Employment Law Project makes clear that minimum wage hikes in states and cities--not Trump administration policies--are driving real wage gains for workers in the lowest-paid jobs. Presiden  more
National Institute for Reproductive Health Issues Statement on Passage of Historic Legislation Removing Barriers to Abortion Care
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The National Institute for Reproductive Health issued the following statement: Andrea Miller, president of the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH), released the following statement today after the Virginia Senate passed the Reproductive Health Protection Act, following the passage of the bill by the Virginia House of Delegates yesterday. If signed into law, this legislation would remove political interference between a patient and their doctor and eliminate m  more
National Institute for Reproductive Health Slames Trump's Call For Extreme Abortion Ban In State of the Union
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The National Institute for Reproductive Health issued the following news release: * * * - Statement from Andrea Miller, president, National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the NIRH Action Fund * * * In an extreme State of the Union address tonight, President Trump continued to wage war on abortion access by spreading misinformation in an effort to score political points and further his agenda of depriving people of the right to make their own decisions about   more
NBA Partners With the Metro Classic Basketball Showcase
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The National Basketball Players Association issued the following news release: * * * - Partnership to Support Prospective Union Members * * * The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is proud to announce a partnership with the Metro Classic Basketball Showcase as part of a continued effort to support the development of prospective union members. As part of the partnership, the NBPA will have a presence at 2020 Metro Classic events and will work with participati  more
NBA: Former Champion Dwight Howard Leads Field in 2020 AT&T Slam Dunk
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: Former Slam Dunk champion Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers returns to the competition for the first time in 11 years as he headlines the field of four players who will take flight in the 2020 AT&T Slam Dunk on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the United Center in Chicago. Howard is joined by two previous second-place finishers, Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic and Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat, as well  more
New Center for Indigenous Cancer Research at Roswell Park Has Regional Focus, Global Reach
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 5 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Effort led by Seneca researcher Dr. Rodney Haring will address cancer health disparities through collaboration * * * Growing up on the Seneca Nation in Western New York, Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW, learned the concept of "The Good Mind" largely from the matrilineal voices in his community. He calls this philosophy, which is one of the shaping principles of the Haudenosaunee peopl  more
New Report: North Carolina OPEB Reform a Case Study for Tackling State Debt
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * - Eliminating retiree health care liabilities in an orderly, predictable fashion can free up state and local budgets * * * Legacy retirement costs are contributing to debt crises across the country, constraining state and local governments' ability to provide key public services. The root of the problem lies in back-loaded employee compensation, including retiree health care, also known a  more
New York City Leadership Academy: Esteemed Leaders in Education Join Our New Expert Advisory Council
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Feb. 5 -- The New York City Leadership Academy issued the following news: Some of the top minds in education leadership and equity are lending their expertise and voice to the NYC Leadership Academy's efforts to continuously learn from and improve its work developing school and school system leaders to identify and dismantle inequities. The new NYC Leadership Academy Expert Advisory Council includes * Linda Darling-Hammond, President of the California State Board o  more
New York Civil Liberties Union Issues Statement on Discovery Law
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement: On Sunday, Wilmer Maldonado Rodriguez, who was a witness in an upcoming criminal trial, was found dead outside of his home. Multiple reports have tried to blame this tragedy on the recently passed discovery law. In response to this misinformation, the New York Civil Liberties Union released the following statement from Executive Director, Donna Lieberman: "The death of Wilmer Maldonado Rodriguez is a tragedy,  more
New York Civil Liberties Union Issues Statement on Suspension of Enrollment to Global Entry
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement on Feb. 6: Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security announced the suspension of enrollment to Global Entry and other Trusted Traveler Programs as a response to the passage and implementation of New York's Green Light Law, which makes driver's licenses available to all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status. In response to this policy change, the New York Civil Liberties Union released the following s  more
New York Civil Liberties Union to Sue DHS for Illegal Suspension of Global Entry Program for New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: The New York Civil Liberties Union announced its intention to file a class-action lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for its retaliatory suspension of enrollment and re-enrollment into the Global Entry program in New York. The NYCLU has been working with the New York State Attorney's General Office and will file its case in coordination with the New York case announced earlier. The NYCLU will  more
New York Immigration Coalition Issues Statement on President Trump Muslim Travel Ban Expansion
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement: President Donald Trump announced an expansion of the travel ban to include Burma, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania. Immigrant visas were restricted for Kyrgyzstan, Burma, Eritrea, and Nigeria. Sudan and Tanzania have diversity visas suspended. Non-immigrant visas were not affected. The following is a statement from Steve Choi, executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition: "It's  more
New York Immigration Coalition Issues Statement on President Trump State of the Union Address
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement by Executive Director Steve Choi in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address, which featured several mentions of his immigration policy agenda: "President Trump's State of the Union speech made one thing abundantly clear--we're going even further down the rabbit hole, and there's dark days ahead for America. By resurrecting the ugly xenophobia of his 2016 election campaign, he believes he can d  more
New York Immigration Coalition: New Report Reveals Significant Need for Legal Services for Immigrant New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following news release: * * * - The report offers recommendations for improving legal services, calls for a guarantee of legal representation for immigrant New Yorkers, and a $25 million investment in immigration legal and related services * * * The New York Immigration Coalition, in partnership with Brooklyn Law School's Safe Harbor Clinic and the Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative, released a new report entitled No S  more
New York State Bar Association: Appellate Division Approves Updated Standards of Civility Developed by State Bar Association
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 7 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Demanding a response from a colleague in an unreasonable time frame, unleashing an expletive-laden tirade at legal professionals or engaging in other uncivil acts is no longer acceptable behavior for New York attorneys, according to the Updated Standards of Civility that were recently approved by the Judicial Departments of the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court. The Updated Standard  more
New York State United Teachers 'Fund Our Future' Bus Tour Draws Attention to Underfunding of Western New York Schools
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Feb. 8 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release: New York State United Teachers is visiting Western New York schools to draw attention to the severe impact a lack of state funding has had on schools statewide. Union activists are also highlighting the need for new revenues that will enable the state to tackle educational inequality, and other pressing needs. Meeting with local union leaders, school administrators and elected officials Fri  more
New York State United Teachers Brings 'Fund Our Future' Bus Tour to Brighton and Rochester Thursday
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 6 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release: New York State United Teachers is bringing its Fund Our Future statewide bus tour to Monroe County on Thursday, with stops at schools in Brighton and Rochester. The goal is to draw attention to the severe impact a lack of state funding has had on schools in the Rochester area and statewide. Union activists will also highlight the need for new revenues that will enable the state to tackle educati  more
New York State United Teachers Brings 'Fund Our Future' Bus Tour to Western New York Friday
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Feb. 7 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release: New York State United Teachers is bringing its Fund Our Future statewide bus tour to Western New York Friday, with stops at schools in the Niagara Falls, Williamsville and Kenmore-Tonawanda school districts. The goal is to draw attention to the severe impact a lack of state funding has had on schools statewide. Union activists will also highlight the need for new revenues that will enable th  more
New York State United Teachers: To 'Fund Our Future,' the State Must Fully Fund Higher Education
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release: New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta -- joined by Professional Staff Congress President Barbara Bowen and United University Professions President Fred Kowal -- will testify at the joint legislative budget hearing on higher education that proper funding of SUNY and CUNY colleges is essential to ensuring New Yorkers have a pathway to the middle class. In his testimony, Pallotta is   more
Northwell Health: 'Give Kids a Smile Day' Provides Dental Screenings to 1,500 Children
GREAT NECK, New York, Feb. 8 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: * * * - Northwell supports dental event for underserved, special needs children * * * More than 350 volunteers and 100 dentists provided free dental screenings, fluoride treatments and oral hygiene instruction to 1,500 underserved and special needs children as part of Nassau County Dental Society's 17th annual "Give Kids a Smile Day." Dentists, hygienists and other medical professionals from Northwell Health, Nassau  more
NYU Langone Health: Many With Military-Related PTSD Do Poorly in Treatment With First-Line Psychotherapies
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: A review of recent clinical trials paints a sobering picture of the usefulness of first-line psychotherapies in treating active-duty military personnel and veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Insights, t  more
NYU Langone Health: Well-Known Hematologist-Oncologist Leads Perlmutter Cancer Center's New Location in Sunset Park
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release on Feb. 3: NYU Langone hematologist-oncologist Rami K. Daya, MD is well known to countless residents of Brooklyn, especially those he has treated for cancer throughout his long and distinguished career. Now, he has taken on a new responsibility to lead a team of renowned cancer experts at Perlmutter Cancer Center--Sunset Park, a new, multidisciplinary ambulat  more
NYU Langone Receives Upgraded 'A' & Affirmed 'A3' Credit Ratings From Top Agencies Standard & Poor's & Moody's Investors Service
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: NYU Langone Hospitals, the legal entity of NYU Langone Health, received positive ratings from two leading credit agencies--Standard & Poor's (S&P), which upgraded its rating, and Moody's Investors Service (Moody's), which affirmed its rating. The ratings were assigned to $475 million of Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) NYU Langone Hospita  more
Orthodox Union Impact Accelerator's Jenna Beltser on JM in the AM to Discuss Cohort II
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: Jenna Beltser, Founding Director of the OU Impact Accelerator, spoke with Nachum Segal on JM in the AM to discuss the program's second cohort that will focus on four new amazing organizations: ANI TEFILLAH/The Voice of Jewish Education, Communities Confronting Substance Abuse, Inc., Chinuch Yehudi and Daily Giving. The Impact Accelerator is an 18-month pro  more
Pacific Delight Tours No Longer Member of U.S. Tour Operators Association
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- U.S. Tour Operators Association issued the following news release: Effective February 3, 2020, Pacific Delight Tours suspended its tour operator business and is no longer a USTOA Active Member. Accordingly, Pacific Delight Tours no longer participates in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. "Travel agents should be aware that purchases of Pacific Delight Tours products made prior to February 3, 2020 may be protected under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assista  more
PEN America Issues Statement on Attacking of Prominent Russian Journalist Milashina in Chechnya
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- PEN America issued the following statement by Summer Lopez, senior director of Free Expression Programs: * * * - PEN America calls assault on Elena Milashina a direct threat to a free press * * * Prominent Russian journalist Elena Milashina, who originally broke the story of the brutalization of gay men in Chechnya two years ago, was attacked Thursday at a hotel in the Chechen capital Grozny. She and human rights lawyer Marina Dubrovina, also targeted in the Thursday nigh  more
PEN America Issues Statement on Releasing of Ukrainian Journalist Semena From House Arrest
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- PEN America issued the following statement by Eurasia Program Director Polina Sadovskaya in response to the news that Ukrainian journalist Mykola Semena has been released from house arrest and cleared of all charges: * * * - PEN America calls on Russia to halt silencing of other critics * * * "It is deeply gratifying that Mykola has not only been released from house arrest but also cleared of the spurious charges he faced. Like so many others in Crimea, Mykola was unjustl  more
PEN America Launches Free Speech 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- PEN America issued the following news release: PEN America launches Free Speech 2020, a yearlong initiative to mobilize writers and readers to elevate free speech issues and defend free expression throughout this election season. Deploying on social media and at PEN.org, the initiative will feature Q&As with presidential candidates, authors, and activists about the value of free speech; research profiling the major threats to free expression in the U.S.; and resources to gui  more
PEN America to Honor Patti Smith, Hearst's Frank Bennack at 2020 PEN America Literary Gala
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- PEN America issued the following news release: PEN America announced Patti Smith as the recipient of the 2020 PEN America Literary Service Award, to be conferred upon the iconic writer and performer at this year's PEN America Literary Gala, on May 19. PEN America is recognizing Smith for her prolific and multifaceted career, across which she has written arrestingly lucid memoirs and poetry; paired vital literary and raw punk sensibilities in her music; and, through it all, d  more
PEN America: China's Detention of Muslim Poet is Attempt to Silence Opposition
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- PEN America issued the following news release on Feb. 5: * * * - PEN America decries arrest of An Ran, detained for his outspoken defense of minority rights * * * The detention of Muslim poet Cui Haoxin, also known by his pen name An Ran, is clear retaliation for his outspoken defense of Chinese Muslims, PEN America said. On January 24, Chinese authorities detained poet and author An Ran in the city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, under accusations of "picking  more
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Brodsky Center Traveling Seminar Participants Announced
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts issued the following news release on Feb. 6: The Brodsky Center at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to announce the participants in its upcoming traveling seminar on contemporary prints for early- to mid-career curators. The seminar, made possible by a grant from the Getty Foundation, will take place April 5-10 across multiple venues in Philadelphia and New York City. Organized by Paola M  more
Peterson Foundation Issues Statement on President Trump State of the Union Address
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation issued the following statement on Feb. 4 by CEO Michael A. Peterson in advance of President Trump's State of the Union Address: "By any measure, the state of the Union's fiscal outlook is unsustainable, and getting worse. Our national debt is more than $23 trillion and this year's budget deficit will reach $1 trillion. We already spend a staggering $1 billion every day just on interest, and it will double in 10 years. "Tonight is a valuable   more
Planned Parenthood: Experts Testify on Harmful Impact of Global Gag Rule at U.S. House Committee Hearing
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release on Feb. 5: * * * - First congressional hearing on the global gag rule in more than 10 years * * * The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing focused on global reproductive health, including the consequences of the Trump-Pence administration's expanded global gag rule. The hearing included testimony from witnesses: Ms. Jennifer Kates, senior vice president and director of global health a  more
Police Benevolent Association of New York: Crime Stats Show Public Safety Emergency
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Police Benevolent Association of New York issued the following statement by President Patrick J. Lynch: "It is now clear that there we have a public safety emergency in New York City. New Yorkers need to reject Mayor de Blasio's easy excuses. Bail reform is not the only problem here. "The double-digit increases in shootings, robberies, burglary and thefts aren't the product of any single law or policy. They are the result of failed leadership and a political culture t  more
Population Health Management Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 5 -- Population Health Management, a journal that says it features strategies for improving the systems and policies that affect health care quality, access and outcomes ultimately improving the health of an entire population, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: * Development and Evolution of a Statewide Outpatient Consultation Service: Leveraging Telemedicine to Improve Access to Specialty Care * Health Care Fragmentat  more
Presbyterian Church USA: John Bingham's Reformer Roots
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Feb. 7 -- The Presbyterian Church USA issued the following news: In a New York Times opinion piece in 2013, constitutional law scholar Gerrard Magliocca wrote, "More than any man except Abraham Lincoln, John Bingham (1815-1900) was responsible for what the Civil War meant for America's future."/1 While a congressman, Bingham served as lone civilian prosecutor in the military tribunal for the Lincoln assassins, delivered the House impeachment articles to the Senate in the   more
Radio Advertising Bureau to Present Five Strategic Sales and Marketing Sessions at 2020 NAB Show
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release on Feb. 6: The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) will present five revenue and professional development-oriented sales and marketing sessions in this year's NAB Show held in Las Vegas, April 18-22, 2020. These sessions are part of the Business of Media program at the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall. The five sessions, led by the RAB Professional Development team, feature a roster of radio and digital execut  more
Radio Advertising Bureau: Radio's Digital Ad Revenue Breaks $1 Billion
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release on Feb. 5: Radio's digital ad revenue blasted through the billion-dollar plateau for the first time, now accounting for 10% of total advertising revenue for the industry, according to research released by the Radio Advertising Bureau and ad-tracking firm Borrell Associates. Local radio stations grew revenues 25% in 2019 and are forecast to see growth of 29% this year, the report says. Digital revenue is now grow  more
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Analysis: How Would the Greenwald Charges Fare Under the First Amendment?
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press issued the following news: * * * - Reporters Committee attorneys argue that the charges would likely present a First Amendment violation in the United States. * * * In January, Brazilian federal prosecutors charged Glenn Greenwald, an American journalist and co-founding editor of The Intercept, with computer crimes. The New York Times reported that, according to a criminal complaint, officials are accusing Greenwald of b  more
ResMed, American Thoracic Society Foundation Award $100,000 Research Grant to Claude Farah, PhD
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The American Thoracic Society Foundation issued the following news release: ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) and ATS Foundation have awarded their third $100,000 Research Fellowship grant to Claude Farah, PhD, of the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, Australia, to study how remote monitoring can help improve the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. The aim of Farah's study is to detect early changes in lung function from da  more
Roosevelt Institute: Going Beyond Black History Month - Naming Anti-Blackness to Address Racial Wealth Inequality
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Roosevelt Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 5: Over the last 50 years, neoliberal ("free market") ideology has cemented into place racial inequities that are rooted in our nation's founding. To advance racial and economic equality in the 21st century, we must understand the role that unchecked corporate power and corrupted public power have played in stripping wealth from communities of color and eroding wealth-building opportunities. As Don't Fixate on th  more
Rural Sociology Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 3 -- Rural Sociology, a journal that says it explores sociological and interdisciplinary approaches affecting rural people and places from the Rural Sociological Society, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2019 edition: * Cautionary Tale: Discriminatory Lending against Hispanic Farmers and Ranchers in Southern Colorado * Community Resiliency in Declining Small Towns: Impact of Population Loss on Quality of Life over 20 Years * Deco  more
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture: Archives of Angelou, Petry, Collins, Hadley Jeannette Available for Research
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a research division of the New York Public Library, issued the following news release: The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is pleased to announce the latest milestones in its ongoing "Home to Harlem" initiative, which highlights materials and collections that tell the stories of those with a personal and cultural connection to the Black cultural capital. The collections of six pioneering authors, filmmakers, and   more
Science Translational Medicine Journal Issues Research Articles in Jan. 29, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- Science Translational Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that focuses on research in the translational medicine community, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Jan. 29, 2020 edition: * Airway macrophages reveal their origins * Dual apolipoprotein C-II mimetic-apolipoprotein C-III antagonist peptide lowers plasma triglycerides * Immune correlates of tuberculosis disease and risk trans  more
Scientists Listen to Whales, Walruses, & Seals In a Changing Arctic Seascape
BRONX, New York, Feb. 4 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * - Multi-year, year-round acoustic study in northern Bering Sea records more than 30,000 whale, walrus, and seal calls - Data vital to helping understand how climate change will impact marine life in the Arctic * * * A year-round acoustic study of marine mammals in the northern Bering Sea is providing scientists with a valuable snapshot of an Arctic world already under drastic pressure from   more
Small Study Shows Benefits of Treadmill Training in Cooled Room in People With MS-Related Walking Impairment
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: Harness-supported, vigorous treadmill training in a cooled room improved walking, fatigue, fitness and quality-of-life in a small University of Newfoundland study involving eight people with MS who used assistive devices for walking. Larger studies are necessary to confirm the safety and effectiveness of this strategy for improving symptoms in people with mobility impairments. The benefits of this training w  more
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Announces the Appointment of Dr. Teresa Smith as Its Designated Institutional Official
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 8 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine Dean F. Charles Brunicardi announced the appointment of Teresa Y. Smith, MD, MSEd as the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Affiliations, and Designated Institutional Official (DIO). Dr. Smith, an emergency physician who has dedicated her work in the urban communities of New York City, has been at Downstate since 2011 after compl  more
SUNY Downstate Researcher Tapped by International Team of Genetic Researchers Investigating Wuhan Coronavirus
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 7 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * - Epidemiologist Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronis, PhD, and scientists from Taiwan, Munich, Berkeley and Madison are examining genome data from every confirmed case of 2019-nCoV to unearth insights into viral emergence * * * Twice each day, SUNY Downstate School of Public Health evolutionary epidemiologist Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronis, PhD, joins a global group of scientists in reviewing a worldwide d  more
The American Kennel Club Solidifies Position as the World's Leading Authority on Dog Sports
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: * * * - Organization records over 3 million entries across Performance, Conformation, Companion and Family Dog events. * * * The American Kennel Club, the world's largest dog registry, advocate for dogs, and the governing body in the United States, continues to be the leader in the sport of dogs with a record setting increase to 3.3 million entries in 2019 across more than 22,800 Performance, Conformation, Compan  more
The Paley Center for Media Announces Tom Selleck to Receive the Paley Award
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: Since 1969 Tom Selleck has electrified television audiences. From his early guest appearances on such classic television shows as Lancer and Bracken's World, to his Emmy Award-winning role as Thomas Magnum on Magnum, P.I., and his current role as Frank Reagan on Blue Bloods, Mr. Selleck has taken his place as one of television's most admired actors. On Monday, March 30, 2020, The Paley Center for Media will pay tr  more
The Transport Workers Union Urges Administration to Reverse Decision to Suspend Global Entry Registration in New York
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release: In response to the Administration's decision to suspend registration in New York for Trusted Traveler Programs, including Global Entry, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) is calling on President Trump, the Department of Homeland Security, and Congress to reverse this decision immediately. TWU members, including flight attendants and other airline workers, rely on Trusted Traveler programs   more
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Replace Pistons' Derrick Rose in 2020 Taco Bell Skills Challenge
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will replace Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose in the 2020 Taco Bell(R) Skills Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the United Center in Chicago. Gilgeous-Alexander was previously selected to play for the World Team in NBA Rising Stars during NBA All-Star 2020 in Chicago. The 21-year-old from Canada leads the Thunder in scoring (19.5 ppg), ranks second in  more
Tissue Engineering Part B-Reviews Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 6 -- Tissue Engineering Part B-Reviews Journal published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: * Calvarial Versus Long Bone: Implications for Tailoring Skeletal Tissue Engineering * Lineage Commitment, Signaling Pathways, and the Cytoskeleton Systems in Mesenchymal Stem Cells * Photoacoustic Imaging in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine * Small Diameter Xenogeneic Extracellular Matrix Scaffolds for Vascular Applications  more
Tissue Engineering Part C-Methods Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 6 -- Tissue Engineering Part C-Methods Journal published research articles on the following topics in its February 2020 edition: * Aminated 3D Printed Polystyrene Maintains Stem Cell Proliferation and Osteogenic Differentiation * Comparison of Sterilization Techniques for Production of Decellularized Intestine in Mice * Early Vascular Cells Improve Microvascularization Within 3D Cardiac Spheroids * Evaluation of Preclinical Models for the Testing of Bone Tissue-E  more
Tissue Engineering Part C-Methods Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 6 -- Tissue Engineering Part C-Methods Journal published research articles on the following topics in its January 2020 edition: * Effects of Fiber Alignment and Coculture with Endothelial Cells on Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells * Effects of Freezing on Mesenchymal Stem Cells Labeled with Gold Nanoparticles * Evaluation of Cryopreservation Media for the Preservation of Human Corneal Stromal Stem Cells * Ex Vivo Bone Defect Model to Evaluat  more
Triple-I Marks Its Fifth Straight Year as an Insurance Careers Month Partner
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: Furthering its ongoing and collaborative work to enhance talent recruitment efforts among the U.S.'s college students and young professionals, the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) will once again be a key partner to the annual Insurance Careers Month (ICM), now in its fifth year. "Triple-I has partnered with Insurance Careers Month since its inception in 2016 because we believe in our industry   more
Two Changes in Executive Team at Carnegie Corporation of New York
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Carnegie Corporation of New York issued the following news release: The associate corporate secretary of Carnegie Corporation of New York, Nicole Howe Buggs, has been promoted to chief administrative officer and corporate secretary of the foundation, following nearly 10 years of service to the foundation. Trish Callahan joins the foundation as chief human resources officer, bringing more than 25 years of human resources leadership to the role, most recently with The Educ  more
UNITE HERE Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Allow Wealth Test for Immigrants Seeking Legal Status
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following statement: UNITE HERE hospitality workers union condemned the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump Administration's new racist wealth test for immigrants seeking legal status in the U.S. UNITE HERE General Vice President for Immigration, Diversity and Civil Rights E  more
UNITE HERE: Airline Catering Workers Break Fast on Eve of Super Bowl LIV
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following news release on Feb. 1: Airline Catering workers who will prepare the food and drink for American Airlines passengers departing Miami following Super Bowl LIV ended their historic 6-day fast on Saturday morning with a breaking of the bread ceremony outside MIA Airport. The   more
Utica National's Richard P. Creedon Elected Chairman of the Triple-I's Board
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: Richard P. Creedon, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the member companies of the Utica National Insurance Group, has been elected chairman of the Insurance Information Institute's (Triple-I) board of directors. "Rich Creedon has been a dedicated member of the Triple-I's board since 2016, most recently serving as a member of our Finance Committee," stated Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Triple-I  more
VA Abuse Allegation Sparks Calls for Reform to Support Women Veterans From Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) has responded to an allegation of abuse against a woman at a VA facility and urged policymakers to take action to make meaningful reforms to protect women who have served: "IAVA is dedicated to VA reform, especially when it comes to supporting sexual assault victims and ending harassment at VA facilities," said Jeremy Butler, CEO of Iraq and Afghanista  more
Vital Strategies Issues Statement on WHO Declaration of Public Health Emergency of International Concern
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Vital Strategies issued the following statement: Today the World Health Organization announced a public health emergency of international concern related to the novel coronavirus (2019 nCov). Statement from Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies "The declaration of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) is warranted and matches the situation on the ground. The PHEIC will allow WHO to go beyond th  more
Wildlife Conservation Society: Scientists Document Collapse of Central America's White-Lipped Peccary
BRONX, New York, Feb. 6 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: White-lipped peccaries have declined by as much as 87 percent to 90 percent from their historical range in Central America, signaling a population collapse of a key species in the region, according to a study published recently in the journal Biological Conservation. The research was conducted by a team of 50 scientists from 30 organizations including WCS, Washington State University, and El Colegio   more
Wolters Kluwer Health: Share Buyback Transaction Details January 30-February 5, 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer reports that it has repurchased 95,144 of its own ordinary shares in the period from January 30, 2020, up to and including February 5, 2020, for Euros6.6 million and at an average share price of Euros68.99. These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on November 1, 2019, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to Euros50 million in the first two months of 2020. The cumul  more
Wolters Kluwer Wins Major Accolades for SaaS Regulatory Reporting Solution and Regulatory Engine Upgrade
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer's Finance, Risk & Reporting (FRR) business has won three major accolades for its industry leading integrated regulatory compliance and reporting solutions. The awards specifically celebrate the success of the company's software-as-a-service (SaaS) Regulatory Reporting solution and its Regulatory Engine Upgrade, both launched in mid 2019. IBS Intelligence has named Wolters Kluwer's OneSumX suite of solut  more
Wolters Kluwer's ELM Solutions Introduces AI-Powered Data Service for Legal Bill Review
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer's ELM Solutions, the market-leading provider of enterprise legal spend and matter management, contract lifecycle management, and legal analytics solutions, announced the launch of LegalVIEW(R) BillAnalyzer Data Service, a new managed service that empowers in-house legal bill review teams with AI and data analytics to improve efficiency and reduce legal spend. "The amount of legal spend going through our  more
World Evangelical Alliance Leaders Visit the EAs in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The World Evangelical Alliance issued the following news: As representatives of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), Thomas and Christine Schirrmacher visited the national Evangelical Alliances of Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. "Again and again in the media, even in academic reference books, there is generalizing talk of 'the Evangelicals'. These three alliances alone could not be more diverse", says Thomas Schirrmacher. Their history, their ecclesiastical co  more
World Evangelical Alliance Webinar on Artificial Intelligence to Be Held on March 5th, 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The World Evangelical Alliance issued the following news: On March 5th, 2020, the World Evangelical Alliance will host a webinar on Artificial Intelligence, including an overview over existing technology and a theological reflection on the topic. Most of us don't know how much data is already being collected about us from everyday interactions on our phones, web browsers, commercial and financial interactions and social media use. Most of us don't know for what purpose or p  more
World Jewish Congress President Lauder Issues Statement on Global Efforts to Counter Antisemitism
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following statement on Feb. 7 by President Ronald S. Lauder: The following statement was presented to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) as part of a hearing on how U.S. foreign policy and the international community can counter the growing threat of anti-semitism around the world. Antisemitic expression, harassment and violence have surged in recent years to levels unseen since the mid-20th century, prompti  more
World Jewish Congress Saddened by Death of Legendary Actor Kirk Douglas, Recipient of Inaugural WJC Teddy Kollek Award
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder expressed his deep condolences following the death of the legendary actor, producer, director, and philanthropist Kirk Douglas, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 103. In 2016, the World Jewish Congress honored Douglas with the inaugural WJC Teddy Kollek Award for the Advancement of Jewish Culture, accepted on his behalf by his son, Michael Douglas. Born Iss  more
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