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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday March 01, 2020 ( 231 items )  
32 Dentons Lawyers Recognized in World Trademark Review's 2020 Ranking for the World's Leading Trademark Professionals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release: 32 Dentons lawyers have been recognized in World Trademark Review's 2020 edition of WTR 1000, the directory which showcases the leading trademark legal services providers and trademark practitioners around the world. Alongside the individual rankings, Dentons has also been ranked as a leading firm in multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Kenya, Honduras, New Zeal  more
Accenture Completes Acquisition of Mudano, Enhancing Its Analytics and Data Transformation Services to Financial Services Firms in the UK
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Mudano, a strategic data consultancy to U.K. financial services firms. The acquisition enhances Accenture's analytics, data and artificial intelligence (AI) transformation capabilities. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Mudano's team of industry-focused data professionals will join Accenture Applied Intelligence. Mudano   more
Accenture Named a Leader in Life Sciences Operations by Independent Research Firm Everest Group
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is positioned as a leader in life sciences operations services in a new report from independent research firm Everest Group. The report, "Life Sciences Operations - Services PEAK Matrix(R) Assessment 2020," examines the changing dynamics of the life sciences operations-services landscape and evaluates 24 service providers on the Everest Group PEAK Matrix -- a framewo  more
Accenture Opens Innovation Hub in Pune
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: * * * - The new location to house Accenture's second Nano Lab in Asia Pacific * * * Accenture (NYSE: ACN) opened its third Innovation Hub in India, expanding its innovation capabilities for clients. The Accenture Innovation Hub in Pune provides an immersive environment for clients to co-innovate with Accenture experts in a variety of industries and across a range of advanced technologie  more
Adelphi University Adds Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Revises BA Program
GARDEN CITY, New York, Feb. 28 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Adelphi students interested in becoming leaders in addressing critical issues relating to global climate change and sustainability now have a new degree option: a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. The program, which was introduced this semester, provides an integrated foundation in both the social-political-cultural and the scientific-technical areas. Students enrolled in the BS program will be prepared  more
Adelphi University President Elected Chair of New York Higher Education Organization
GARDEN CITY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: President Christine M. Riordan has been elected chair of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) in New York. Dr. Riordan joined the organization's board of trustees in 2018 and became a member of its executive committee in 2019. She was named vice-chair last year and will now fill a two-year term as chair, effective February 25, 2020. Founded in 1956, CICU represents the chief executives of   more
Adelphi University: Dr. Anne Mungai Named Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives, Graduate Studies
GARDEN CITY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Adelphi has appointed Anne M. Mungai, PhD, as its associate provost for strategic initiatives and graduate studies. Since September 2019, Dr. Mungai has served as special assistant to the provost, working on diverse academic initiatives. Prior to that appointment, she served as interim dean of Adelphi's Ruth S. Ammon School of Education for two years. In her new role, Dr. Mungai will be responsible for coordinating  more
AECOM Appoints Tom Prendergast, Denise Berger to Leadership Positions in Its Northeast Region
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * - As substantial federal and state-level infrastructure investment proposals are finalized, the two highly regarded transportation executives will best position the firm to secure, design and develop regional transportation upgrades, expansions and innovations. * * * AECOM, the world's premier infrastructure firm, announced the addition of two of New York's most respected transportation executives to  more
Akin Gump Named 'Best Law Firm' at HFM U.S. Quant Awards
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akin Gump has been named "Best Law Firm" at the HFM US Quant Awards 2020. According to HFM, the awards, "encompassing the full breadth of CTA, managed futures and quant hedge funds," celebrate those firms "outperforming their peers, as well as recognizing those service providers demonstrating exceptional client service and innovation." Last October, Akin Gump was named "Best Law Firm" at the   more
Albany Law School: Erwin Chemerinsky, Renowned Scholar, Berkeley Law Dean, to Speak on Campus
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: Albany Law School is proud to announce that Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, renowned scholar of constitutional law and one of the foremost legal experts on the First Amendment, is coming to campus for a special "First Mondays" discussion on March 23, 2020. Dean Chemerinsky will engage in a wide-ranging conversation on the constitutional themes that overlay the pressing social, cultural, and economic issues of our ti  more
ALM Announces the Launch of Legal Radar
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: ALM announces the launch of Legal Radar, a first-of-its-kind website and app that leverages AI technology to provide a faster and more personalized legal news and information experience. The new product builds on ALM's award-winning journalism and propels the company forward in its mission to deliver the news and insights that give busy legal professionals a competitive edge. Legal Radar is a   more
Altice USA to Participate in Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) announces that Dexter Goei, CEO, will participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. PST (7:00 p.m. EST). To listen to a live webcast, please visit - https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1287320&tp_key=c9d66b0e9e&tp_special=8 * * * About Al  more
American Express Accepted at More Places Than Ever in the U.S.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- American Express issued the following news release on Feb. 24: Our Chairman and CEO Stephen Squeri announced a major milestone in January - we reached our goal to close the gap in merchants that can accept American Express in the U.S. The Nilson Report, a leading credit card industry resource, confirmed this significant achievement in their most recent February report, citing American Express had 10.6 million U.S. merchant locations at the end of 2019. We are proud to be a  more
Amid Nationwide Increases, Mayor De Blasio Announces Record-Breaking 41 Percent Decrease in Evictions Citywide
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Feb. 24: * * * - Residential evictions decreased 15 percent from previous year, representing largest single-year decrease in evictions since Mayor signed first-in-nation right to counsel law * * * Mayor de Blasio announced that residential evictions by marshals declined more than 40 percent since 2013. In 2019 alone, evictions decreased 15 percent--the largest single-year decrease since Mayor de Blasio si  more
Angelo Ciavarella Rejoins Reed Smith's Global Corporate Group as Transactional Tax Partner in New York
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Reed Smith announced that Angelo Ciavarella has returned to the firm as a corporate tax partner in the Global Corporate Group in New York. Ciavarella has more than two decades of experience helping businesses, including private equity funds, construct efficient tax strategies for their significant transactions. Most recently a partner in the New York tax practice at Katten Muchin Rosenman, Ciavarella had been a par  more
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer: Boston Receives N.Y. Court System Black History Month Committee's Equality of Justice Award
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Arnold and Porter Kaye Scholer issued the following news: Litigation partner Sheila Boston received the Equality of Justice Award from the New York State Unified Court System's Black History Month Committee at their 30th annual program to commemorate Black History Month on February 20, 2020. The Committee annually bestows this award on judges and non-judges alike who demonstrate excellence in their profession as well as a commitment to equality of justice in the communit  more
Associated Press Wins RTS Television Journalism Award for News Technology
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release on Feb. 26: The Associated Press has won the Royal Television Society's Television Journalism Award for News Technology for its groundbreaking transmission of broadcast-quality live video from the depths of the Indian Ocean. AP shares the award with Sky News, which collaborated with AP on the mission and joined the news agency on board the Nekton research vessel in the Seychelles. The award was announced on Wednesday   more
Bain & Company Taps Julien Faye to Lead Its Global Financial Services Practice
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Manny Maceda, the firm's Worldwide Managing Partner, announced his recent appointment, effective January 1. * * * Bain & Company has appointed Julien Faye to lead its global Financial Services practice. Manny Maceda, the firm's Worldwide Managing Partner, announced his recent appointment, effective January 1. Mr. Faye has more than two decades of management consulting experience acros  more
Blackstone Infrastructure Partners Hires Jonathan Kelly as Head of European Infrastructure
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone Infrastructure Partners (BIP) announced that Jonathan "Jon" Kelly, formerly Managing Partner and Head of Europe for Brookfield Infrastructure, will join Blackstone as a Senior Managing Director and Head of European Infrastructure. In this role, Mr. Kelly will be responsible for the build-out of a dedicated European infrastructure team and the sourcing of investment opportunities across the region.  more
Bloomberg Media Unveils 'The Principal Room,' a New Guest Lounge Sponsored by Principal Financial Group
MANHATTAN, New York, Feb. 25 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: Bloomberg Media announced the launch of the Principal Room, part of a new multi-platform integrated sponsorship with Principal Financial Group. Custom-built from the ground up, the Principal Room will provide a 360 degree immersive experience inside Bloomberg Television's state-of-the-art broadcast facilities at Bloomberg Media's global headquarters in New York City. The room, which serves as a lounge for on-air guests,  more
BNY Mellon: Median Total Master Trust Return Continues Positive Performance for Fourth Straight Quarter in Q4 2019
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- BNY Mellon, a banking and financial services holding company, issued the following news release: * * * - Non-U.S. Equity rebounds to highest performing asset class in Q4 * * * The BNY Mellon U.S. Master Trust Universe returned a median +4.48% in the fourth quarter of 2019, continuing the trend of positive quarterly performance seen in the first three quarters of 2019. The BNY Mellon U.S. Master Trust Universe offers peer comparisons of performance by plan type and size.  more
Borough of Manhattan Community College Receives Quality Matters Certification for Online Courses, Expands E-learning Offerings
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following news on Feb. 27: Two Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) online courses have received the Quality Matters (QM) Certification mark following a rigorous review by a global organization that measures online course success of innovative digital teaching and learning environments. The two courses receiving the certification are English Composition, taught by English Professor Aimee Record and Catherine C  more
Borough of Manhattan Community College: $1.25 Million State Adult Literacy Education Grant Strengthens Bridge to Degrees, Careers
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 [TNSgrants] -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following news on Feb. 27: The Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CE) at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) has received $1.25 million from the New York State Education Department's Adult Literacy Education (ALE) program to fund its bridge programs -- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), High School Equivalency (HSE), and Adult Basic Education (ABE) -- for anothe  more
Brooklyn Public Library Announces Plans to Create Premiere Collection of Brooklyn History
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 28 -- Brooklyn Public Library issued the following news release: Brooklyn Public Library's (BPL) President and CEO, Linda E. Johnson, and Brooklyn Historical Society's (BHS) President Deborah Schwartz, announced a plan to combine the institutions, with BHS becoming part of BPL, fostering an institutional expansion for both by unifying resources, expertise and skillsets and broadening reach and impact in Brooklyn and beyond. Brooklyn Public Library will serve as the pare  more
Burford Capital Announces Proposed Directors and Further Board Updates
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Burford Capital, a finance firm focused on law, issued the following news release: Burford Capital Limited ("Burford Capital" or "Burford" or "the Company"), the leading global finance and investment management firm focused on law, provides a further update on its plans with respect to its Board composition. New director appointments Burford intends to propose the election of the following three new directors for shareholder consideration at its forthcoming AGM on 13 May   more
Cadwalader Nominated for 2020 Deal of the Year, Team of the Year IFLR European Honors
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader is shortlisted for a pair of 2020 International Financial Law Review (IFLR) European Awards. The firm earned a "Deal of the Year" nomination for its representation of Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets as sole arranger and lead manager for Syon, a synthetic securitisation of a UK owner-occupied residential mortgage loan book originated by Bank of Scotland under the Hali  more
Calif. A.G. Becerra Files Lawsuit Challenging Department of Energy's Decision to Undermine Cost-Saving Energy Efficiency Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 27 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, co-leading with New York a coalition of 16 attorneys general and the City of New York, yesterday filed a lawsuit in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Department of Energy's (DOE) final determination rejecting stronger energy efficiency standards for common light bulbs. This unlawful and ill-advised decision would increase   more
Canon Inc. Recognized as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet Press
MELVILLE, New York, Feb. 26 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: According to IDC's recent review and forecast of the worldwide inkjet production market for 2019-2023, high-speed inkjet should continue to rise in the beginning of the new decade. Due to its dedication to globalization and business development, Canon Inc., the parent company of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has been recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet   more
Canon U.S.A. Recognized as One of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies for Third Consecutive Year
MELVILLE, New York, Feb. 28 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: For the third consecutive year, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has been recognized as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. Canon is the only company to be honored within the Imaging Technology industry category out of 132 honorees across 21 countries and 51 industries. The recognition highlights Canon's ongoing innovative and proactive approach to corpor  more
Canon UVgel Ink Technology Receives Avery Dennison ICS Performance Warranty Certification for the Colorado 1650
MELVILLE, New York, Feb. 27 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, joins its colleagues in Canon Europe in the announcement that Avery Dennison has awarded its ICS Performance Guarantee to applications printed on the Colorado 1650 with UVgel 460 inks. Canon introduced the Colorado 1650 at Fespa in Munich last year and started installing commercial placements immediately after that. The company worked closely with Avery Denniso  more
Capital Markets Lawyer Glenn Pollner Joins WilmerHale's New York Office
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Glenn Pollner, a highly respected and accomplished capital markets attorney, has joined the firm as partner in our New York office. Mr. Pollner brings more than 25 years' experience in capital markets transactions, as well as other corporate and securities law matters. He represents issuers and underwriters in equity and debt capital markets transactions and companies in connection   more
Celebrate Leap Day at Four Seasons Hotel New York
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: In celebration of the #FSTakeYourTime initiative, Four Seasons Hotel New York invites guests to enjoy the extra day in 2020 with specialty cocktails at Ty Bar, daily discoveries and a treatment at the L. RAPHAEL Beauty Spa. Start Leap Day off with an overnight stay in one of its luxurious suites. Centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, the Hotel is situated steps away from luxury shopping on Madison and Fift  more
CHA Helps Honor Local Students at Maine ACE Awards
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- CHA Architecture, a provider of community-based architectural, interior design and planning services, issued the following news: The Board of Directors for ACE Mentor Maine recognized several local students from the Brunswick, Portland and South Portland ACE programs at an event in February. Students presented their cumulative final projects that responded to design prompts on climate change. Five students were presented with scholarships from the ACE Mentor program  more
Citizens Willing to Share Personal Data With Government in Exchange for Enhanced Customer Services, Accenture Survey Finds
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: The majority of citizens are willing to share personal information with government agencies in exchange for better service, according to a global study issued by Accenture (NYSE: ACN). The study -- based on a survey of more than 6,500 respondents across 11 countries in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific -- found that just two-fifths (41%) of respondents were satisfied with the level o  more
City College of New York: Maria Tamargo Is New National Academy of Engineering Member
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- City College of New York issued the following news: The City College of New York's Maria C. Tamargo, professor of chemistry in the Division of Science and doctoral faculty in electrical engineering at The Grove School of Engineering, is an elected Member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2020. She is recognized for forging the way toward an inclusive science and engineering research community and for contributions to molecular-beam epitaxy of semiconduct  more
Clarkson University Professor Awarded St. Lawrence River Research, Education Fund Grant
POTSDAM, New York, Feb. 27 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University Assistant Professor and Director of Freshman Biology Andrew David has been awarded grant funding from the St. Lawrence River Research and Education Fund (SLRREF) Board. The grant funding, totaling $18,386.10, was awarded to David for his proposal titled "Rapid Assessment Survey for Alien Freshwater Mollusks in the St. Lawrence River System Using DNA Barcoding." According to David, the grant will f  more
Clarkson University Professor Facilitates First North American ECHO Telementoring Program on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
POTSDAM, New York, Feb. 25 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University Professor Emeritus Leslie Russek recently hosted the first ECHO telementoring program in North America for allied health professionals who want to learn more about managing patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Russek had about 30 participants from across the country join her program who came from a variety of allied health professions, including physical therapy, but also occupational therapy, spe  more
Clarkson University: Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities Announces New Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Trustees
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * - Adelphi University President Christine Riordan Takes Helm of the CICU Board of Trustees * * * The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) elected a new chairperson, Dr. Christine M. Riordan, president of Adelphi University, a new vice-chair, Dr. Margaret L. Drugovich, president of Hartwick College and seven new members to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Riordan, who previously served as vice-cha  more
Clarkson University: Piezoelectric Films for Microelectromechanical Systems Is Subject of Distinguished Lecture on March 6
POTSDAM, New York, Feb. 25 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * - Susan Trolier-McKinstry, NAE to Deliver New Horizons in Engineering Distinguished Lecture * * * The New Horizons in Engineering Distinguished Lectureship Series at Clarkson University is proud to announce that Penn State University Professor Susan Trolier-McKinstry will speak on Piezoelectric Films for Microelectromechanical Systems on Friday, March 6 at 2:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Student Cente  more
CNN Beats MSNBC in Total Day, Dayside, Weekends, Sunday Mornings in Demo 25-54 in February
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- CNN, a part of WarnerMedia, issued the following news release: * * * - CNN Ranks #4 in ALL of Cable in February in Total Viewers - CNN's Newest Original Series, The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty, Ranks #1 in Cable News * * * With the Nielsen month of February ending on Sunday (2/23), CNN beat MSNBC in total day, dayside, weekends and on Sunday mornings in the key demo adults 25-54 this month. In February, CNN ranked #4 in ALL of cable in total day and #5 in weekday  more
Columbia University: 'Stealth Transmission' Fuels Fast Spread of Coronavirus Outbreak
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Undetected cases, many of which were likely not severely symptomatic, were largely responsible for the rapid spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in China, according to new research by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The findings based on a computer model of the outbreak are published online in medRxiv, a preprint server for health sciences. (Read a Q&A with study   more
Comptroller Stringer Calls on N.Y. Economic Development Corporation to Address Cruise Ship Pollution at Manhattan and Brooklyn Terminals
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release on Feb. 24: * * * - Demands a strategy to expand shore plug-in technology and reduce cruise ship emissions at Manhattan and Brooklyn Terminals - In 2019, 214 cruise ships docked at Manhattan and Brooklyn Cruise Terminals, the majority of them idling and running auxiliary engines that are harmful to both the environment and New Yorkers' health * * * In light of the NYC Economic Development Corp  more
Consumers Are Accustomed to Omnichannel Approach to Shopping, Want Same From Home Improvement Stores, Reports NPD
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Feb. 26 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release on Feb. 25: The majority of home improvement consumers enjoy the convenience of online shopping, but many still see a lot of value in the traditional in-store do-it-yourself (DIY) shopping experience. According to The NPD Group's Checkout information, 20% of consumers who buy home improvement categories like to shop both in-store and online and will make an average of 13.8 purchases  more
Cornell University: Provost Announces School O Public Policy, Superdepartments
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Concluding a multiyear review, Provost Michael I. Kotlikoff has announced a pair of initiatives intended to chart the future of social sciences scholarship and education at Cornell. The university will launch the Cornell School of Public Policy, a separate school with its own dean who will report to the provost. In addition, "superdepartments" drawing faculty from multiple colleges or schools will be created or expanded  more
Cornell University: Roper Center Gives Voice to American Public Opinion
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news on Feb. 24: With voting to select this year's presidential nominees in full swing, the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at Cornell has launched a series of initiatives to help inform citizens and journalists and support the democratic process. Their goal: to bring public opinion back to the public. Home to the world's largest archival collection of polling data, the nonprofit Roper Center recently announced its   more
Cortland Names Curt Fitzpatrick Football Head Coach
CORTLAND, N.Y., Feb. 25 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: Curt Fitzpatrick has been chosen as SUNY Cortland's new football head coach in an announcement from director of athletics Mike Urtz. Fitzpatrick replaces Dan MacNeill, who spent 23 years at the Red Dragon helm and retired following the 2019 season. "It is an honor to become the next head football coach at SUNY Cortland," said Fitzpatrick. "I have been an admirer of Red Dragon football since  more
Coty Announces Executive and Board Appointments to Accelerate Growth
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- Coty, a manufacturer of beauty products, issued the following news release: Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) announced several executive and Board appointments that are designed to help accelerate growth of the business. By summer 2020, upon conclusion of the strategic review that is underway, Pierre Denis will succeed Pierre Laubies as Chief Executive Officer of Coty and Pierre-Andre Terisse, Chief Financial Officer of Coty, will become Chief Operating Officer while retaining in ful  more
Creighton University: Brooks Says Love Is All That Really Matters
OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 29 -- Creighton University issued the following news release on Feb. 28: In the Gospel of Matthew, Christ says to "love your enemies." It's a startling, simple and yet radical challenge. It's also the title of the latest book by New York Times best-selling author Arthur Brooks. This message, Brooks told a packed Hixson-Lied Auditorium Thursday night, is much needed in our divisive era and must be applied particularly to our political, academic and religious discourse. Hav  more
Eight in 10 Businesses Believe Impact of 5G Will Be Significant But Security Concerns Persist, Accenture Study Finds
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Businesses believe that 5G will be the most revolutionary network evolution yet but still have concerns about the technology's security, according to the results of a global study from Accenture (NYSE: ACN). Based on a survey of more than 2,600 business and technology decision makers across 12 industry sectors in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, the study found that four in five re  more
EisnerAmper Named 'Best Accounting Firm' at the Inaugural Hedgeweek European Awards 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: Hedgeweek, one of the hedge fund industry's leading publications, announced that EisnerAmper LLP was named "Best Accounting Firm" at this year's inaugural Hedgeweek European Awards ceremony in London on February 26. (This award is formerly known as the Hedgeweek Global Award, which EisnerAmper had won in 2019, 2018 and 2017.) The award is decided by a poll of Hedgeweek readers that includes professionals at hedge f  more
EMarketer: Target Cracks Top 10 US Ecommerce Ranking
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: Target's increased focus on building its ecommerce business has been paying off. The big-box retailer, which used to rank No. 11 in the US in terms of ecommerce sales, has now surpassed three competitors to become No. 8. Our latest ranking of the nation's top retailers by online sales shows strong growth for Target's ecommerce business, while that of QVC and HSN owner Qurate Retail Group will decline.   more
EMarketer: TikTok to Surpass 50 Million Users in US by 2021
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- eMarketer, a market research company, issued the following news release: Since launching in the US in 2017, social video app TikTok has exploded in popularity. But after nearly doubling its US user base last year, growth for the Chinese-owned app will slow in the coming years as competition heats up and concerns grow among marketers. TikTok's US user base will grow 21.9% this year to 45.4 million people. By 2021, it will surpass 50 million (52.2 million). This follows 97.5  more
Empire State Development Announces Grand Opening of Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 29 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: * * * - Former Victorian-Era Church Restored and Transformed into Modern Community Performing Arts Facility - Opening Performance Featuring Rosanne Cash Scheduled for Saturday * * * Empire State Development (ESD) announced the grand opening of Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) in downtown Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County. Through a working collaboration with Proctors Collaborative, the 19th ce  more
ESD Announces GreenLight Biosciences to Build Pilot Plant at Eastman Business Park
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release on Feb. 25: Empire State Development (ESD) announced that bioperformance company GreenLight Biosciences will construct a pilot plant at a building at Eastman Business Park (EBP). The project will create up to 30 new jobs that will support the production of GreenLight's RNA-based solutions for the agriculture and healthcare industries. This latest project builds on the continued success story that is  more
FCB Health Network Introduces New Training Program, the Residency
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- FCB issued the following news release: The FCB Health Network announced the launch of its latest innovation - The Residency, designed to teach new hires working in healthcare for the first time everything they need to know to be set up for success. "As the FCB Health Network continues to grow, programs like The Residency will be one of the many initiatives that set us apart," said Dana Maiman, president and CEO of FCB Health Network. "We truly are Never Finished, as we rem  more
Fordham University: Death Wish in Harlem - Defendant Sheds Light on Landmark Murder Case
BRONX, New York, Feb. 27 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Fordham Law students had the rare opportunity to hear directly from players in the 2010 People v. Kenneth Minor case, including the defendant, the defendant's attorneys, and a juror (currently a student at Fordham Law). The discussion, which took place on January 28, 2020, was part of Fordham Law's Criminal Law Speaker Series, a class which brings together judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and professo  more
Fox News Channel Scores Highest-Rated Primetime Delivery in Network History
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) delivered its highest-rated month in primetime in network history, topping all of basic cable from 8-11PM/ET, and notched 44 consecutive months dominating all of basic cable in total viewership during the month of February, according to Nielsen Media Research. The network also marked 218 months as the most-watched cable news network in total day and pri  more
Fox News Channel to Present a Town Hall With President Donald Trump
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will host a town hall with President Donald Trump on Thursday, March 5th at the Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania announced Jay Wallace, president and executive editor of FOX News Media. Co-moderated by Special Report's Bret Baier, chief political anchor, and The Story's Martha MacCallum, FNC's first town hall with President Trump of th  more
Fox News Channel to Present Live Coverage of the South Carolina Primary on Saturday, February 29th
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will provide live coverage of South Carolina's primary results on Saturday, February 29th from 7-9PM/ET. FNC's chief political anchor and Special Report's Bret Baier will host a two-hour special entitled, Democracy 2020: South Carolina Primary. Throughout the evening, FNC anchors Bill Hemmer and Shannon Bream will also contribute to coverage with voter   more
Fox News Channel to Present Live Extended Coverage of Super Tuesday Primaries From New York
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will present extensive live programming of the Super Tuesday presidential primaries originating from the network's New York City headquarters which will be available on all of the network's platforms, including FOX News Digital and FOX News Radio. Kicking off election week, chief political anchor and anchor of Special Report Bret Baier and The Story's M  more
Fox News Channel to Present Town Hall With 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Monday, March 2nd
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will host its first town hall with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 2nd in Manassas, Virginia, announced Jay Wallace, president and executive editor of FOX News Media. Co-moderated by FNC's chief political anchor Bret Baier of Special Report and The Story anchor M  more
Fujifilm Unveils Its Next Generation Instant Camera: The New Instax Mini 11 Is Here!
VALHALLA, New York, Feb. 26 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of INSTAX(R) Mini 11 (Mini 11), the latest innovation in its long line of popular INSTAX instant cameras and Smartphone printers. The INSTAX(R) Mini 11 has been designed for optimal portability along with a fresh, trendy look. Available in five new colors, the Mini 11 boasts the following new features and benefits: Automatic Exposure function for better p  more
Gardner Denver Holdings Set to Join S&P 500
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - Cimarex Energy to Join S&P MidCap 400 * * * Gardner Denver Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GDI) will replace Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE :XEC) in the S&P 500, and Cimarex Energy will replace Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE:CHK) in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the open of trading on Tuesday, March 3. S&P 500 constituent Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR) is spinning off its industrial segment bu  more
George Phillips Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2020 U.S. house candidate for New York (district 22), George Phillips, for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Phillips is the first signer in this race. The special election is scheduled for June 23, 2020. U.S. Term Limits has the support of nearly 70 pledge signers in Congress  more
Goodwin Procter: Willy Jay Named Appellate Lawyer of Year by Benchmark Litigation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 29 -- Goodwin Procter, a law firm, issued the following news release: Benchmark Litigation has named Goodwin partner Willy Jay the 2020 Appellate Lawyer of the Year. The announcement was made at the Benchmark Litigation US Awards East ceremony in New York on February 27th. Jay is the head of litigation in Goodwin's Washington D.C. office and co-chair of the firm's Appellate Litigation Practice. He has argued 17 cases before the United States Supreme Court and handle  more
Governor Cuomo Announces $20 Million Available for Airport Modernization and Safety Enhancement Projects Across New York State
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news on Feb. 24: * * * - Funding Will Enhance Economic Competitiveness of Upstate Communities - Eligible Projects Will Be Evaluated for Economic Benefits They Bring to Communities * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that $20 million in new State funding is available for airports across New York State to support safety improvements, modernize operations and increase general and business-rel  more
Governor Cuomo Launches 'No Hate in Our State' Campaign to Combat Hate, Division and Anti-Semitism in New York State
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news transcript on Feb. 27: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo launched the 'No Hate in Our State' campaign that includes a series of comprehensive proposals in the FY 2021 Budget to combat hate, division and anti-Semitism in New York State. The campaign includes passing a first-in-the-nation domestic terrorism law, investing $25 million for religious not-for-profit organizations vulnerable to hate crimes, creating an educat  more
GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist, Activist, and New York Times Bestselling Author Lecrae to Publish I Am Restored With Zondervan Books
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Zondervan, a Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications, issued the following corporate news release: Two-time GRAMMY award-winning hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, speaker, thought leader, philanthropist, and New York Times bestselling author Lecrae Moore has signed a contract with Zondervan for his new book, I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith, which releases October 13, 2020. Lecrae is represented by Margaret Riley King and M  more
Green New Deal: Mayor De Blasio Announces New Energy Code to Meet Challenge of Global Warming
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Feb. 27: * * * - 2020 NYC Energy Conservation Code holds new buildings to strict standards to implement Green New Deal & make New York City the global leader in sustainability * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the passage of the 2020 NYC Energy Conservation Code following today's successful vote in the New York City Council. This updated energy code provides a new benchmark of sustainability and energy  more
Greenberg Traurig: Ed Wallace Named to City & State NYC Power 100 List
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ed Wallace, co-chair of the New York City office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State's 2020 "NYC Power 100" list. Earlier this year, Wallace was recognized as a City & State Lifetime Achievement Award winner. In 2019, he was listed number 12 on its Manhattan Power 50 list, on its New York City Power 100, New York Law Power 50, and New York Real Estate Power 50 lists. Wallace w  more
Hallmark Channel's 'Love Ever After' Programming Event Propels Network to Rank #1 on Weekends in February
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Hallmark Channel, a subsidiary of Crown Media Holdings, issued the following news release: Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" programming event concluded this weekend, propelling the network to become the highest-rated entertainment cable network on weekends in February among Households and Women 18+. The four all-new "Love Ever After" original premieres delivered the #1 program of the day every Saturday in February and averaged a 2.4 Household rating, 2.3 million Total V  more
Hallmark Channel's Original Series 'When Calls the Heart' Returns With Highest-Rated Season PREMIERE Since 2014 Launch
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- Hallmark Channel, a subsidiary of Crown Media Holdings, issued the following news release: With so few scripted series experiencing season over season growth, Hallmark Channel's long-running show, "When Calls the Heart", defied the odds Sunday night, returning in year seven with its highest-rated season premiere since the program launched in 2014. The episode delivered a 3.0 Household rating, 2.9 million Total Viewers, and 427,000 Women 25-54 on a Live +3 basis, elevating H  more
Hallmark Publishing to Launch Exclusive Mass Market Paperback Program With Walmart
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Hallmark Channel, a subsidiary of Crown Media Holdings, issued the following news release: Hallmark Publishing, the book division of Crown Media Family Networks, announced its expansion into mass market paperbacks through a partnership with Walmart. Beginning tomorrow, February 25, 2020, a new Hallmark Publishing romance novel will be highlighted in Walmart stores each month, showcased in a Hallmark-branded offering uniquely designed to promote the program. Hallmark Publis  more
HBO Max Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Deal With Beloved Children's Author Mo Willems, Stampede Ventures
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- HBO, a part of WarnerMedia, issued the following news release: * * * - Emmy-Award Winning Willems to be HBO Max's First Ever Artist in Residence, Deal Includes Streaming Rights to Willems' First Live Action Special Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime! Produced by Stampede Ventures and Willems * * * Following a highly competitive negotiation, HBO Max has announced an exclusive, multi-year deal with beloved children's author Mo Willems, an Emmy(R)-Award winning writer, New   more
Hofstra University, Northwell Health Announce New Undergraduate Nursing Degree
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Feb. 26 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Hofstra University and Northwell Health are launching a new undergraduate nursing program to address a nursing shortage fueled by an aging population and the growth of community-based health care. The Bachelor of Science degree in nursing marks the latest expansion of the Hofstra Northwell partnership, which includes the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Phys  more
Hogan Lovells Adds Leading Finance Lawyer to New York Office
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that Ben Garcia has joined the firm's Finance practice as a partner in New York. Garcia joins the firm from Milbank, where he was special counsel in the Capital Markets Group. He advises leading financial institutions, investment banks, private equity sponsors and corporate issuers in domestic and cross-border offerings of debt and equity securit  more
Hogan Lovells Advises on Inaugural DPR Program in Ecuador
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm Hogan Lovells advised Banco del Pacifico S.A. ("BdP") on the establishment of, and first issuance under, its diversified payment rights ("DPR") securitization program. This was the first DPR program ever established in Ecuador. BdP raised US$195 million in the issuance. In connection with the transaction, BdP sold its rights and title to certain future DPRs to a Cayman Island  more
Horizon Media, Altice USA Announce Performance Plus to Help Marketers Link Business Results to Integrated Brand Sponsorships and More
BETHPAGE, New York, Feb. 26 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release on Feb. 25: Horizon Media and Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) announce Performance+, a first-to-market, innovative product to help advertisers map business outcomes against their media spend throughout the entirety of the marketing funnel - a media mix that now can include integrated sponsorships and performance media across the Altice News family of networks in one unified package. By partne  more
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Launches 5K Run Series Nationwide, Proceeds to Support Closing the Equity Gap for Students
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt issued the following news release on Feb. 26: Learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) announced its inaugural HMH 5K Run for Equity, a series of family-friendly run/walk events in five cities across the country that will bring community members of all ages together in support of the critical goal of closing the educational equity gap. In order to provide direct support to students and schools, all proceeds from the 5K Run for  more
Hybrid Solutions-General Electric Completes First Battery Assisted Black Start of GE Heavy Duty Gas Turbine
NISKAYUNA, NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release on Feb. 26: GE announced the successful completion of the first battery energy storage assisted black start of a GE 7F.03 gas turbine at the 150 megawatt (MW) simple cycle unit at Entergy Louisiana's Perryville Power Station. This is the first time GE has achieved a black start of a GE heavy-duty gas turbine using energy storage. A "black   more
IDG Communications: CIO's 2020 Tech Spending Plans Outlined in Latest Research
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- IDG Communications, a technology media, data and marketing services company, issued the following news release: IDG's CIO -- the executive-level IT media brand providing insight into business technology leadership -- releases the CIO Tech Poll: Tech Priorities 2020 research which highlights the direction of tech spending for the upcoming year and the key tech areas that are in focus. This year's results are based on more than 200 heads of IT who continue to report that thei  more
Industry Vetean Michael Leff Returns to Savills
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news: Savills announced that industry veteran Michael Leff has rejoined the company as an executive managing director in the firm's New York headquarters office, effective immediately. Leff, who worked at the firm from 2001 to 2010, returns to Savills after a seven-year stint at Avison Young. In his new position, Leff will advise leading companies and organizations on strategic real estate solutions throughout the N  more
Infor, Snowflake Partner to Build Automated Data Warehouses With Birst Full-Stack Analytics & BI Platform
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Birst integrated platform eliminates the need for separate ETL, data modeling, data prep & analytics tools * * * Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, announced it is partnering with Snowflake, the cloud data platform, to help enterprises build automated data warehouses using the Birst full-stack analytics and BI platform. Birst is a single, integrated  more
Introducing the Fujifilm X-T4: Crafted for the Modern Image-Maker
VALHALLA, New York, Feb. 27 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM North America Corporation is proud to announce the launch of the FUJIFILM X-T4 (hereinafter "X-T4"), a flagship model of the X Series family of mirrorless digital cameras. The X-T4 is an astounding imaging tool, packing a newly designed IBIS, a quiet new shutter unit, a new vari-angle LCD screen, a new Eterna Bleach Bypass Film Simulation, and a new, large-capacity, battery all into a compact and lightweight camera  more
James Quincey Elected to Pfizer's Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced the election of James Quincey to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Quincey, age 55, was also appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Science and Technology Committee of Pfizer's Board. Mr. Quincey is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Coca-Cola Company. He has held the position of Chairman of the Board of The Coca-Cola Company since  more
Joe Baratta to Join Blackstone Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced that Joe Baratta, the firm's Global Head of Private Equity, will join its board of directors. Mr. Baratta has been with Blackstone for 22 years, including overseeing its corporate private equity business since 2012. Under his leadership, the private equity business has expanded significantly to include dedicated strategies focused on core private equity, energy, Asia, and life  more
Jones Lang LaSalle Markets 537 West 59th Street in New York for Sale
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Development site at nexus of Midtown West, Lincoln Square and Columbus Circle offers unique as-of-right investment opportunity * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it was selected to market for sale 537 West 59th Street, which is located between Amsterdam and West End Avenues on New York City's Upper West Side. The 75-foot wide development site is currently zoned for up to 48,952 buildable square feet, or   more
Jones Lang LaSalle Secures Financing for The Castle in Port Chester, New York
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - JLL arranges $28M Fannie Mae loan for purchase of 120-unit luxury rental community from J.P. Morgan Asset Management * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it has arranged financing for the acquisition of The Castle, a 120-unit luxury rental community located at 201 Willett Avenue in downtown Port Chester, N.Y. The group worked on behalf of Anthos Properties to place the $28 million loan with Fannie Mae. Bu  more
Kimco Realty Announces Extension of Stock Repurchase Program
JERICHO, New York, Feb. 25 -- Kimco Realty, a real estate investment trust company, issued the following news release: Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) announced that its Board of Directors approved an extension of Kimco's stock repurchase program for up to $300.0 million of shares of the Company's common stock until February 28, 2022. Kimco has $224.9 million that remains available under the repurchase program. Under the repurchase program, repurchases can be made from time to time using a varie  more
Kimco Realty Announces New $2.0 Billion Revolving Credit Facility
JERICHO, New York, Feb. 28 -- Kimco Realty, a real estate investment trust company, issued the following news release: Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) announced that it has closed on a new $2.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with commitments from 21 lending institutions, replacing the company's existing $2.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. The new facility, expandable to $2.75 billion under an accordion feature, is scheduled to mature on March 17, 2024 (or March 17, 20  more
Kimco Realty Management to Present at the Citi 2020 Global Property CEO Conference
JERICHO, New York, Feb. 27 -- Kimco Realty, a real estate investment trust company, issued the following news release: Kimco Realty (NYSE: KIM) announced that its management will present at the Citi 2020 Global Property CEO Conference on Tuesday, March 03, 2020. Event: Kimco Realty Management Presentation When: March 03, 2020 at 9:30 A.M. - 10:05 A.M., EST Where: Live webcast can be accessed by clicking on the following link: Kimco Management to Present at Citi Conference (http://www.veracas  more
King & Spalding Adds International Arbitration Partners to Its Chicago, New York Offices
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release: King & Spalding announced that Javier Rubinstein, Lauren Friedman, and Lucila Hemmingsen have joined the firm as partners in its International Arbitration practice. Rubinstein will be based in the firm's Chicago office and Friedman and Hemmingsen in the firm's New York office. The team will focus on expanding the firm's commercial and investor-state work in Latin America and Europe. "The geographical and ind  more
King & Spalding Further Boosts New York Trial Team With 2 Partners
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release: King & Spalding has added partners Shaila Diwan and Alvin Lee to its Trial and Global Disputes practice group in New York, building on the recent recruitment of a four-partner mass tort trial team from Orrick. "Shaila and Alvin are two dynamic partners who lead sophisticated trial work for major companies across various sectors," said Andy Bayman, head of the firm's Trial and Global Disputes practice group.   more
Leap Year is Giving Us One More Day, and Mastercard Wants to Help You Share It With Someone You Love
PURCHASE, New York, Feb. 27 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Leap Day may exist to ensure that the calendar stays in line with the Earth's movement around the Sun, but it also gives us one more day in the year to share in new and exciting experiences. Beginning through Leap Day (February 29), Mastercard has curated an array of Priceless Experiences across sports, entertainment, and travel, among others, to help consumers use that extra day to share their passions with someone th  more
LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW Coming to Verizon's 5G Ultra Wide Band Network
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Designed to meet the modern needs of creatives, consumers and businesses, the LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW is built to let users share incredible moments faster and more often on both Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network and our low-band 5G network, launching later this year/1. The LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW opens the door to new audio and video experiences, leveraging the high speeds and low laten  more
M&T Bank Corporation to Participate in RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 28 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB)("M&T") will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference being held in New York City. Representatives of M&T are scheduled to deliver a presentation to investors and analysts on March 11, 2020 at 10:40 a.m. (ET). The conference takes place at the Intercontinental New York Barclay hotel. A live audio-webcast of the presentat  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Can 360 Video Experiences Benefit Affect?
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 26 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study has shown that experiencing personalized experiences in a virtual reality setting can improve affect among university students. The study, which also showed that the use of personalized 360 video experiences is feasible for use in hospitalized patients to improve affect, is published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publ  more
Mastercard Announces Leadership Transition
PURCHASE, New York, Feb. 26 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Mastercard (NYSE: MA) announced that Ajay Banga, President and Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mastercard Incorporated on January 1, 2021. Mastercard's Board unanimously elected Michael Miebach, Chief Product Officer, to become Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors on January 1, 2021 and, as part of the transition, he will   more
Mattel Announces Ruth Handler Mentorship Program for Women in Toys Timed to Company's 75th Anniversary
EL SEGUNDO, California, Feb. 25 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced the creation of the Ruth Handler Mentorship Program for Women in Toys, Licensing, and Entertainment (WIT). The mentorship program, the toy industry's first for women, was launched at the 2020 Wonder Women Awards ceremony, an annual celebration of the industry's female leaders, and WIT's largest fundraising event, held at Chelsea Pier on February 23, during New   more
Mattel Receives Record Number of 'Toy of the Year' Awards
EL SEGUNDO, California, Feb. 24 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) was recognized with a total of four prestigious Toy of the Year awards at the 2020 Toy Association's annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards ceremony held on Friday evening in New York. This marks the most TOTY awards Mattel has been awarded in one year. Mattel received awards in the Infant/Toddler, Vehicle, Game and Action Figure categories and they include: Action Figur  more
McDermott Ranks #1 in Healthcare Private Equity For Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Pitchbook recognizes McDermott's dedication to client service and leadership in the Private Equity sector * * * For the third consecutive year, leading international law firm McDermott Will & Emery ranks #1 for healthcare private equity in Pitchbook's 2019 League Tables. McDermott was credited with 72 private equity backed healthcare transactions in 2019--35% more deals than the second-plac  more
Metro-North Railroad Announces Second Annual Rail Safety Poster Contest Winners
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The Metro-North Railroad, a sub-agency of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued the following news release: * * * - Five Winning Posters to Be Featured in Railroad's Safety Presentations * * * MTA Metro-North Railroad announced the winners of their Second Annual Rail Safety Poster Contest that asked students, from grades pre-K to 12, to create posters illustrating what they believe is most important about rail safety. The contest, which ran from O  more
Morgan Lewis 2019 Year in Review Highlights SEC, FINRA Priorities, Developments
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis has issued its 2019 Year in Review: Select SEC and FINRA Developments and Enforcement Cases, an analysis of key US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) enforcement and examination developments and cases regarding broker-dealers, investment advisers, and investment companies. The 14th annual report also highlights this year's regulatory examinati  more
MTA Announces Members of Major Construction Review Unit
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Newly Appointed Advisory Panel Includes Diverse Cross-Section of Experts with Range of Experience in Design, Construction, Technology, Project Management, Academia * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the first slate of members of the MTA's Major Construction Review Unit (MCRU). The newly appointed review panel includes a diverse cross-section of  more
MTA Appoints Sarah Feinberg as Interim President of New York City Transit
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has named MTA Transit Committee Chair and former Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah E. Feinberg as interim president of New York City Transit. As interim president, Feinberg will oversee the 48,000 person workforce of the NYCT, as well as operations for New York City subways, buses, paratransit services, and the Staten Island Railway.  more
MTA Commends Metro-North Employees Who Found Missing 10-Year-Old and Police Officers Who Reunited Her With Family
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officials recognized and commended employees of Metro-North Railroad and the MTA Police Department who on Tuesday, Jan. 14, found a 10-year-old girl in the Bronx who had been reported missing a day earlier, and reunited her with her family. The events leading to the commendation began on Metro-North Train No. 593, the 11:13 p.m. departure   more
MTA Seeking Competitive Proposals to Purchase Up to 949 Next-Generation Cars for Numbered Subway Lines
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: MTA New York City Transit announced plans to develop and purchase up to 949 new subway cars with an open-gangway configuration, designed for the numbered lines, that would increase passenger flow to allow customers to move freely between cars, and have the potential to improve dwell times at stations and increase capacity. The move comes as the MTA prepares for a major resignaling pr  more
Mylan and Pfizer Announce Appointment of Viatris Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * - Pfizer's Upjohn Division CFO Sanjeev Narula selected for leadership role at combined company - * * * HERTFORDSHIRE, England & PITTSBURGH & Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) announced that Sanjeev Narula, current chief financial officer (CFO) of Upjohn, a division of Pfizer, has been named incoming CFO of Viatris, the new company that will result from the planned combination of Myla  more
Mylan and Pfizer Finalize Appointments to Viatris Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Feb. 27: * * * - 13 Inaugural Directors Bring Wide-Ranging Experience, Expertise and a Focus on Driving Shareholder Value * * * HERTFORDSHIRE, England, PITTSBURGH & Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced the remaining appointees to the inaugural 13-member Board of Directors for Viatris, the new company that will result from the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a division of Pfi  more
N.J. A.G Grewal Joins Lawsuit Challenging Federal Rule That Would Strip Workers of Key Labor Protections
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release on Feb. 26: Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal joined a coalition of 17 Attorneys General in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from eliminating key labor protections for workers. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in New York, challenges a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) rule that unlawfully seeks to narrow the joint employment standard under the Fair Labor Stand  more
N.Y. A.G James, Comptroller DiNapoli, and Department of Investigation Commissioner Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Feb. 25: * * * - Anna Mendez, Formerly of Tremont Crotona Day Care Center, Sentenced to 5 years' Probation * * * Attorney General Letitia James, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett announced the sentencing of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations   more
N.Y. A.G. James Announces Convictions Of Niagara Falls Taxi Company Owner and Drivers For Defrauding Medicaid
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Feb. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Wego Taxi Tours, Inc., Owner Sadat Khan, and Four Others Convicted for Stealing Thousands of Dollars from Medicaid by Illegally Billing for Phony Rides and Paying Off Medicaid Recipients - Khan and Drivers Ordered to Pay More than $1,200,000 in Restitution * * * Attorney General Letitia James announced the conviction of Wego Taxi Tours, Inc., its owner Sadat Khan, 31, of   more
N.Y. A.G. James Files Suit to Stop Trump Administration From Stripping Workers Of Key Labor Protections
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Unlawful Department of Labor Rule Will Increase Wage Theft for New York Workers * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from eliminating key labor protections for workers. The lawsuit challenges a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) rule that seeks  more
N.Y. A.G. James Takes Action To Protect Tenants From Lead Poisoning
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Files Lawsuit Against Bronx-based Property Management Corp for Violations of NYC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against Chestnut Holdings of New York, Inc., a property management corporation, for failing to comply with provisions of New York City's lead poisoning prevention law. The suit alleges that Chestnu  more
N.Y. Department of Taxation & Finance: Nassau County Accounting Firm Accused of Submitting False NYS Tax Returns
MINEOLA, New York, Feb. 28 -- The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance issued the following news release on Feb. 27: Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Nassau County accounting firm was arraigned on a felony complaint for allegedly submitting false New York State Tax Returns on behalf of 267 clients. Kenneth Erdheim, CPA, PC, was arraigned today before Judge Gary Carlton and charged with Criminal Tax Fraud on the Second Degree (a C felony). The defend  more
N.Y. Gov Cuomo Announces Start of Phase III of $15M REDI Regional Dredging Project Along Lake Ontario
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 26: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that Phase III of the $15 million REDI Regional Dredging Project has commenced along the southern shore of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. As part of Phase III, the State is working with local officials in Orleans and Niagara Counties and the Regional Dredging Management Planning Council, to develop long term plans to ensure navigation channels re  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $111 Million for School Technology Upgrades Through the Smart Schools Bond Act
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 26: * * * - 133 Investment Plans Approved by Smart Schools Review Board - $2 Billion Smart Schools Bond Act Supports Classroom Technology, High-Tech Security, and School Connectivity * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the approval of 133 Smart Schools Investment Plans aimed at improving school security and reimagining teaching and learning for the 21st century. The approved plans, tot  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $20 Million Available for Airport Modernization and Safety Enhancement Projects Across New York State
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 24: * * * - Funding Will Enhance Economic Competitiveness of Upstate Communities - Eligible Projects Will Be Evaluated for Economic Benefits They Bring to Communities * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that $20 million in new State funding is available for airports across New York State to support safety improvements, modernize operations and increase general and business-related avia  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $3.1 Million Awarded to Train More Than 3,600 New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 24: * * * - Nearly 70 New York State Businesses, Community Colleges, and Community-Based Organizations Receive Funding For Workforce Development - Awards Will Fund In-Demand Skills Training for More Than 3,600 New Yorkers * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that nearly 70 businesses, community colleges, and community-based organizations across the state have been awarded $3.1 million a  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $40M to Support Health Department Staffing to Respond to Coronavirus
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 26: Let me introduce the people who are here with us this afternoon. From my far right. Mr. John Bilich from the Port Authority who is the Chief Security Officer. To his left, Ken Raske, President of the Greater New York Hospital Association that works and coordinates all the voluntary hospitals in our state. Beth Garvey, who you know is Special Counsel. Melissa DeRosa, Secretary to the Governo  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $40M to Support Health Department Staffing to Respond to Potential Novel Coronavirus
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on Feb. 26: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a $40 million appropriation for the New York State Department of Health to hire additional staff, procure equipment and any other resources necessary to respond to the potential novel coronavirus pandemic. The Governor will also propose legislation to grant authority to DOH Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to ensure local health departments and public and priv  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $5M in 2nd Round Funding Available for Nonprofits
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on Feb. 25: What a beautiful room. This is New York. Let's give Bishop Findlayter a big round of applause. Thank him for his leadership. Rabbi Ain, thank you very much for your good words. Rabbi Schneier. All my colleagues who are here today. Secretary of State Rossana Rosado who is leading our census efforts, let's give her a big round of applause. And our special guest, and I'm just honored and thrill  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Low-Interest Loans Available to Residents and Businesses Affected by Halloween Storm
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted the State's request for a Physical Disaster Declaration for three counties impacted by last year's devastating Halloween storm, which caused more than $10 million in damages in local communities and affected nearly 400 homes, businesses and non-profits. Essex, Herkimer and Oneida Counties are included in the dec  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces New Program to Help Young People Quit Vaping
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State is now offering a free text message program to help kids quit e-cigarettes as the state moves to reverse the alarming rise in youth vaping. Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker unveiled this initiative yesterday at a #NoVapeNY rally along with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, New York State PTA and Parents Against Vaping  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Up to $5M in Second Round Funding Available for Nonprofits for 2020 Census
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: At an interfaith breakfast with faith leaders from across the State, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that up to $5 million in second round census funding will be made available to nonprofits, including faith-based nonprofits, that are participating in the New York State Complete Count Census campaign. The funding will help fund nonprofits in their efforts to reach at-risk and hard-to-count co  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Deploys Additional Assets in North Country as Winter Storm Intensifies
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo directed state agencies to deploy additional storm response assets as forecasts are now calling for up to four feet of snow in portions of the Tug Hill Plateau section of the North Country by Sunday morning. Additionally, the southern portion of Western New York may see up to two feet of lake effect snow. To further support affected communities, the Governor has directed the D  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on Long Island News Radio With Jay Oliver
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 28: Jay Oliver: We got swirling news galore these days, why is any different than any other, that's for sure. But certainly here in the State of New York there is a lot on the plate, especially for the man who runs the show, he is Governor Andrew Cuomo. Always good to have him. Sir, how are you? Thanks for coming on here on a Friday. Governor Cuomo: Good to be with you Jay. You're right, swirl  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Launches 'No Hate N Our State' Campaign to Combat Hate, Division and Anti-Semitism in New York State
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Let me just introduce the people who are around the table, I'll start with my right. A man who needs no introduction in this room especially, Howard Zemsky the Chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation. Cheryl Fishbein, who's the President of the Jewish Community Relations Council, Malcolm Hoenlein who is Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Names Committee That Will Oversee Creation of New York's First State Veterans Cemetery
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 28: * * * - Committee Will Oversee Site Selection and Create Action Plan * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the members of the committee that will oversee plans to create the first New York State Veterans Cemetery that will provide dignified burial options for the state's veterans and their eligible family members. The committee will be chaired by Ret. U.S. Army Colonel Jim McDonough,   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Releases List of Healthcare Networks To Be Impacted by Trump Administration's $8B in Cuts to Healthcare System
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Medicaid Cuts Are Latest Calculated Attack on New York State -- Follows TTP Ban, Refusal to Allow Congestion Pricing to Fund MTA, Failure to Support Second Ave. Subway or Gateway Tunnel, Cap on SALT, Failure to Manage Lake Ontario Flooding, Denial of FEMA Support Following Halloween Storm * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released a list of healthcare networks that will be impacted by the fede  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio and Billy Idol Announce Campaign to End Idling
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Feb. 27: * * * - Anti-idling initiative includes public awareness campaign, aims to increase citizen complaints, and expands enforcement at idling "priority zones" * * * Mayor de Blasio joined rock star and environmentalist Billy Idol to announce a new anti-idling advertising and publicity campaign. The campaign is part of a larger anti-idling initiative aimed at boosting public awareness on the harmful e  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio and Commissioner Salas Announce Paid Sick Leave Settlement With Chipotle
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - Agreement requires Chipotle to rehire worker and provide $2500 in restitution - DCWP's larger Fair Workweek and Paid Safe and Sick Leave investigation into Chipotle remains ongoing * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced a settlement agreement with Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. for illegally firing an employee at the Eas  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Signs Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Bill Into Law
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on Feb. 26: * * * - New law will allow City to seize and impound certain vehicles involved in reckless driving unless owners complete a driver accountability program * ** Mayor de Blasio signed the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement bill into law, the latest step in the Administration's Vision Zero plan to make New York City's streets safer. The bill was introduced by Council Member Brad Lander and passed City Cou  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio: NYC Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform to Launch Next Round of Public Hearings
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - First hearing following release of report will take place March 12 on Staten Island * * * The New York City Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform announced that the first hearing following the release of its Preliminary Report will take place on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 PM at the Petrides School Auditorium (C-Building) at 715 Ocean Terrace on Staten Island. On January 31, 2020, the Commissio  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Direct Energy Services
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Christopher Kallaher, 162 Cypress Street, Boston, MA 05445 RE: Direct Energy Services, LLC - Triennial Filing Dear Mr. Kallaher: Thank you for your recent triennial submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.2 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been reviewed by Staff   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on EDF Renewables
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Honorable Carl E. Heastie, Speaker of the Assembly, Legislative Office Building, Room 932, Albany, New York 12247 RE: Case 18-F-0498 - Application of EDF Renewables, Inc. for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Construction of a Solar Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Burns, Allegany County  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Mansfield Power & Gas
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Tammy Norman, 1025 Airport Parkway SW, Gainesville, GA 30501 RE: Mansfield Power & Gas, LLC - Triennial Filing Dear Ms. Norman: Thank you for your recent triennial submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.2 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been reviewed by Staff a  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Ms. Louise Gava, CCA Project Leader, MEGA, P.O. Box 88, Ithaca, New York 14851, (via email) Re: Case 16-M-0015 - Petition of Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance, Inc. to Create a Community Choice Aggregation Pilot Program Case 14-M-0224 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Enable Community Choice Aggregation Programs. Dear Ms. Gava: At its October 19, 2017, Session,   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Ms. Louise Gava, CCA Project Leader, MEGA, P.O. Box 88, Ithaca, New York 14851, (via email) Re: Case 16-M-0015 - Petition of Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance, Inc. to Create a Community Choice Aggregation Pilot Program Case 14-M-0224 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Enable Community Choice Aggregation Programs. Dear Ms. Gava: At its October 19, 2017,Session, t  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Platinum Energy
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Mr. Justin Schwartz, Platinum Energy, LLC, 266 Bangor Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 RE: Platinum Energy, LLC - Annual Compliance 2020 Dear Mr. Schwartz: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been revi  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Three Companies
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Sam M. Laniado, Read and Laniado, LLP, 25 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207, sml@readlaniado.com RE: Case 17-F-0619 - Application of Hecate Energy Greene 1 LLC, Hecate Energy Greene 2 LLC, and Hecate Energy Greene County 3 LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Construction of a Solar Electric Gene  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Watkins Glen Solar Energy Center
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 17-F-0595) involving Watkins Glen Solar Energy Center: Application of Watkins Glen Solar Energy Center, LLC, for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for Construction of a Solar Electric Generating Facility Located in the Town of Dix, Schuyler County. NOTICE INVITING COMMENTS Watkins Glen Solar Energy Center, LLC (the Developer), a wholl  more
N.Y. PSC: LS Power Grid and NYPA Transmission Line Public Statement Hearings Scheduled
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - 93-mile,345 kilovolt Transmission Line and Associated Facilities to Run from Marcy to Albany * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) announced it would hold a series of public statement hearings in the Mohawk Valley and the Capital District to receive comments related to the proposal by LS Power Grid New York, LLC; LS Power Grid New York Corporation I;   more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 29 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a breakfast during the New York State Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus weekend on Feb. 15 at the Hilton Albany. DiNapoli honored the following prominent leaders: * Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby has been serving the Town of Hempstead since 1999. She was the first Democrat elected to the board since 1905. As senior councilwoman  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * - Anna Mendez, Formerly of Tremont Crotona Day Care Center, Sentenced to 5 Years' Probation * * * State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett announced the sentencing of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations to forme  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: Former Speculator village clerk-treasurer Bonnie Page was charged with grand larceny and corrupting the government for allegedly scamming the village out of $25,988 for health insurance benefits for her family, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. Page is charged with using her official position to have the village pay $25,988 for optional insurance coverage for her family w  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Forest Ranger Actions from February 10 to February 23, 2020 * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or dist  more
N.Y. State DMV and Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Madison County
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: * * * - Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round * * * The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) reminded parents and caregivers in Madison County that free car seat inspections by certified child passenger safety technicians are available tomorrow, February 25, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the New York State Polic  more
NBCuniversal Hits the Marketplace With New One Platform Capabilities & Transaction Solutions Ahead of the Upfront
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- NBCUniversal issued the following news release: NBCUniversal announced new One Platform technology solutions and unveiled its all-audiences transaction model ahead of the 2020-21 upfront season. From proprietary technology capabilities to best-in-class partnerships, NBCUniversal is doubling down on the future of advertising in service of marketers and consumers alike, all while reinventing how the company transacts in the marketplace. "One Platform represents the transform  more
Neota Logic Announce New Legal Design Thinking Academy
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Neota Logic, a producer of an artificial intelligence software platform, issued the following news: Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading no-code AI automation platform, announced today they are launching a Legal Design Thinking Academy composing of legal design thinking workshops and internal hackathons for clients as well as any organisations interested in learning more about legal design thinking techniques. The workshops enable in-house and private practice lega  more
New York Health & Hospitals: City's Public Health System Announces Approval for Upgrades to Cardiac Catheterization Labs in Brooklyn, Bronx
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: NYC Health + Hospitals announced that the New York State Department of Health has approved requests for upgrades to cardiac catheterization (cath) labs in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Cath labs are examination rooms with imaging equipment used to visualize arteries and chambers of the heart to diagnose heart disease, treat any blockage identified, and prevent heart attacks. NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island a  more
New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at MSNBC's Morning Joe
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on Feb. 27 on appearance at MSNBC's Morning Joe: Mika Brzezinski: That was a scene from yesterday's performance of the Broadway show To Kill a Mockingbird. The free event was hosted at New York City's Madison Square Garden in front of a crowd of 18,000 public school students. Wow. Mayor Bill de Blasio declared February 26, "To Kill a Mockingbird Day" as the nation honors Black History Month. And the historic even  more
New York University Libraries Will Host Data Privacy, Copyright, Civic Discourse in Online Spaces on Feb. 26
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- New York University issued the following news release: NYU Libraries will host a conversation about the changing role of the library in the 21st century with professor, cultural critic, and media scholar Siva Vaidyanathan; librarian for research data management and reproducibility, Vicky Steeves; and author and librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library, Melissa Morrone. The discussion will be moderated by Shannon Mattern, professor & author of The New Downtown Library: Desig  more
New York University School of Law: Latham & Watkins Forum Assesses China's Response to Coronavirus Epidemic
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: How the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 has been restrained--or accelerated--by legal and policy measures was a focus of a February 19 Latham & Watkins Forum that was co-hosted by the Reiss Center on Law and Security. Distinguished Senior Fellow Lisa Monaco moderated a panel that included New York Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker; Dr. Alexandra Phelan, a member of Georgetown University's Center for Glob  more
New York University School of Law: Travis Tu '03 Represents Clinic in Louisiana Abortion Provider Case in U.S. Supreme Court
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: In early March, when the US Supreme Court hears a high-profile case that tests the extent to which abortion providers can argue for the reproductive rights of women who receive abortions, the justices will be listening to arguments crafted by Travis "TJ" Tu '03, senior counsel for US litigation at the Center for Reproductive Rights. In June Medical Services v. Russo, Tu and co-lead counsel Julie Rikelman, li  more
New York University School of Law: Women Leaders in Cybersecurity Conference Examines Election Security
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: As digital threats continue to multiply, panelists and speakers at the Center for Cybersecurity's annual Women Leaders in Cybersecurity conference on December 5 discussed emerging trends in cybercrime and enforcement, as well as the rapid growth of the cybersecurity industry itself. Keynote speaker Niloofar Razi Howe, senior operating partner at Energy Impact Partners, argued that to better counter cybercrime  more
New York University: Arthur Levine Joins Steinhardt Institute for Higher Education Policy
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - Starting March 4th, Levine will join the Institute and begin his affiliation by teaching a course at Steinhardt titled "Topics in Higher Education: The Future of Higher Education." * * * Next month, distinguished scholar Arthur Levine, will join The Steinhardt Institute of Higher Education Policy. As a scholar, author and public speaker, Levine is a major presence in the field of higher education. Most recen  more
New York University: Harvard's Elizabeth Phelps on Neuroeconomics of Emotion, Decision Making - March 30
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- New York University issued the following news release: Harvard University Professor Elizabeth Phelps will deliver "The Neuroeconomics of Emotion and Decision Making," NYU's Annual Dean for Science Lecture in Neuroeconomics, on Monday, March 30, 5-6:30 p.m. at NYU's Kimmel Center for University Life, Rosenthal Pavilion (60 Washington Square South [at LaGuardia Place], 10th floor). Phelps, Pershing Square Professor of Human Neuroscience of the Department of Psychology at Har  more
New York University: Implications of the Growing Role of Genetic Testing--Lecture by Anthropologist Rayna Rapp, March 25
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York University issued the following news release: Anthropologist Rayna Rapp will discuss the growth of genetic testing in reproduction in a public lecture, Wed., March 25, 5:30 p.m. in NYU's Jurow Lecture Hall, Silver Center for Arts and Science, 100 Washington Square East (enter at 32 Waverly Place or 31 Washington Place [wheelchair accessible]). "Banking on DNA: Gendering the Ever-Expanding Horizon of Prenatal Genetic Testing and Reproductive Technology," a Bentson   more
New York University: Just as Tobacco Advertising Causes Teen Smoking, Exposure to Alcohol Ads Causes Teens to Drink
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - NYU Analysis Applies Framework from Surgeon General's Conclusion of Causal Relationship Between Tobacco Advertising and Teen Smoking to Alcohol Advertising * * * Exposure to alcohol advertising changes teens' attitudes about alcohol and can cause them to start drinking, finds a new analysis led by NYU School of Global Public Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The study, which app  more
New York University: Vaping Changes Oral Microbiome, Increasing Risk for Infection
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - NYU College of Dentistry Study Finds Different Bacteria in the Mouths of E-cigarette Users, Smokers, and Non-smokers * * * Using e-cigarettes alters the mouth's microbiome--the community of bacteria and other microorganisms--and makes users more prone to inflammation and infection, finds a new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry. The study--published in iScience (https:  more
Nielsen Selects AnswerRocket AI-Powered Analytics Platform to Automate Insights Generation
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news on Feb. 25: * * * - Alliance enables acceleration of market insights for Nielsen Global Connect clients worldwide * * * AnswerRocket and Nielsen's Global Connect business announced that Nielsen will leverage the AnswerRocket platform to automate and scale business intelligence and insights generation for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and retailers it serves around the world  more
Nine Start-Ups Selected to Bring Cutting-Edge Technology to MTA and Other New York Area Transportation Agencies
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Start-Ups to Pilot New Technologies to Make Transportation More Accessible, Reduce Curb Congestion and Provide More Amenities to Transit Customers * * * The Partnership for New York City's Transit Tech Lab, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and four other transportation agencies announced that nine start-up companies have been selected to pilot cutting-edge technol  more
Northeastern University: Bloomberg Memes Say He's Got Enough Money to Take Risks. But What Do They Say About Democracy?
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: Since the era of Barack Obama's presidency, social media platforms have served as a testing ground for politicians to market themselves, reach out to voters, and generate online buzz. And it seems, the more they're willing to spend, the more experimental they can afford to be. The latest politician to foray into the social media sphere, in a decidedly unconventional way, is Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire f  more
NPD HIGHLIGHTS: U.S. Smartphone Market Q4 2019
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Feb. 28 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: In Q4 2019, the top five smartphone brands accounted for 89% of the U.S. smartphone market, down from 91% in Q4 2018, as emerging brands are beginning to command additional share. According to NPD's new Mobile Phone Tracking data, which uses advertising technology to capture active devices, below is a Q4 2019 ranking of the top five U.S. smartphone manufacturers based on unit share  more
NYC Health Plus Hospitals/Coney Island Marks Significant Milestone in Construction of New Tower as Part of Superstorm Sandy Recovery Efforts
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Feb. 27: NYC Health+ Hospitals/Coney Island CEO Svetlana Lipyanskaya joined public health system administration, construction workers, community members, and staff to celebrate the final steel beam that will be raised atop the hospital's new, state-of-the-art, flood resistant, 11-story tower. Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the new 350,000 square-foot tower will include a new el  more
NYC Health Plus Hospitals/Metropolitan Recognizes Rare Disease Day 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: In recognition of Rare Disease Day 2020, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan today published, You Are Extraordinary/Ustedes Son Extraordinarios, a book and exhibition celebrating the diversity of children and adults with rare genetic conditions. The book features photographs by award-winning photographer Rick Guidotti. Rare Disease Day, held at the end of February annually since 2008, raises awareness abou  more
NYPA Employees Win EPRI Technology Transfer Awards
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 27 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Research Focuses on Electrification, Transmission Structures and Climate Risk Assessments * * * Four New York Power Authority employees have been selected to receive prestigious Technology Transfer Awards from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for their achievements in collaborative research and development (R&D) projects. Presented annually, EPRI's Technology Transfer  more
Optimum and Suddenlink's Altice One Entertainment Experience Now Available on Apple TV
BETHPAGE, New York, Feb. 27 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) announces the launch of Altice One on Apple TV, delivering the signature Altice One entertainment experience through Apple's premium entertainment device, Apple TV 4K. Also starting, new and existing Altice One customers can receive Apple TV 4K as part of their monthly subscription plan. Combining the best of Altice One and Apple TV 4K in one sleek experience,  more
Orange & Rockland Utilities Gives Rockland Home Show Visitors a Peek at the Future
PEARL RIVER, New York, Feb. 27 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release on Feb. 25: The energy future isn't coming tomorrow as we all had expected. It's here already. That's what O&R customers found out when they sat in an electric car, examined the newest in solar panels and checked out smart meters just to mention a few examples of the energy future in use today in the company's booth at last weekend's 33rd Annual Suburban Home Show in the fieldhouse at Rockland Com  more
Orange & Rockland Utilities New Tuxedo Park Project to Improve Electric Service Reliability
PEARL RIVER, New York, Feb. 27 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Orange & Rockland (O&R) will begin work this week in Tuxedo Park on a significant project designed to reinforce the electric system, and to fortify it to improve resiliency and minimize storm-related service interruptions. This project calls for upgrading nearly three miles of existing overhead conductor with higher capacity, sturdier, tree-resistant cable. Approximately 100 utility poles also wi  more
Orange & Rockland Utilities Warns of Crooks Calling in Bill Payment Fraud
PEARL RIVER, New York, Feb. 27 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Orange & Rockland customers are being hounded by a new round of persistent predatory phone calls today from phony bill collectors trying to steal their money. The scheme goes this way: individuals posing as O&R employees call unsuspecting customers and threaten them with the immediate shut off of their electric service if they don't pay phony O&R bills with Green Dot or other prepaid debit cards.   more
Ore. A.G. Rosenblum and Governor Brown on Title X Decision
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 25 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on Feb. 24: Statement from Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum on today's adverse decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals en banc panel that upholds the Trump Administration's Title X "Gag Rule". Last year, 21 State Attorneys General, led by Oregon and New York, sued the Trump Administration to prevent the rule from going into effect. "Today's decision by the   more
Pa. Treasurer Torsella Announces Historic Custodial Banking Agreement
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella issued the following news: * * * - Commonwealth and BNY Mellon enter Service Level Agreement with best-in-the-nation standards, lowest fees * * * Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella announced a first-ever Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Commonwealth's custodial banking partner, Bank of New York Mellon (BNYM). This agreement includes all Commonwealth funds, including the state's largest pension systems--Public Sch  more
Paychex Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 12th Time
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 27 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release on Feb. 26: Paychex, Inc. has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies. Paychex has achieved this recognition 12 times, and consecutively since 2012. As a leading provider  more
Peacock Live! Packs on Even More Star Power and One-of-a-Kind Experiences From Iconic NBCUniversal Titles
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- NBCUniversal issued the following news release: NBCUniversal has announced even more celebrity appearances and interactive experiences exclusively at Peacock Live!, its first-ever two-day fan festival showcasing the best of NBCUniversal's entertainment portfolio, taking place March 28-29, 2020 on the legendary Universal Studios backlot. Fans can purchase 1-Day or 2-Day ticket packages at www.PeacockLive.com. Peacock Live! ticketholders not only gain access to the ultimate   more
Pillsbury Lawyer Quoted in SF Chronicle Over Restaurant Trademark Dispute
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the implementation of food delivery apps such as Door Dash and Grubhub offering food delivery from restaurants without the restaurant's knowledge came to the forefront after San Francisco chef Pim Techamuanvivit learned that her Michelin-starred Thai restaurant Kin Khao was listed on the Grubhub site, even though the restaurant doesn't do delivery or tak  more
Pillsbury Named Global Aviation Law Firm of Year
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury has been named the global "Aviation Law Firm of the Year" by Airline Economics. The honor was announced at the 2020 Aviation 100 Global Awards on January 20 in Dublin, in conjunction with the annual Dublin aircraft finance conference week. The annual Aviation 100 Global Awards recognize the year's most outstanding performers in the aviation finance sector and are widely considered to   more
Pillsbury Represents INVECAS in Synopsys Acquisition
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Synopsys, a global software and intellectual property company for semiconductor design and manufacturing, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain IP assets of INVECAS. A team of Pillsbury lawyers represented INVECAS in the deal. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Santa Clara, California, INVECAS is a leading provider of silicon proven IP solutions and ASIC design soluti  more
Pillsbury Secures Multiple Top-20 Rankings in PitchBook 2019 Year-End Venture Capital League Tables
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury has secured top rankings in PitchBook's 2019 year-end Global League Tables. For venture capital deals, PitchBook ranked Pillsbury as follows: * #19 for U.S. VC deals * #14 for late stage VC deals * #17 for VC exits * #26 for VC deals globally From formation through financings, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, Pillsbury's corporate lawyers advise companies on a global scale   more
Pitney Bowes Announces Early Tender Results of Its Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitation
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Pitney Bowes, a global technology company offering innovative products and solutions that enable commerce in the areas of customer information management, location intelligence, customer engagement, shipping and mailing and global e-commerce, issued the following news release: Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) (the "Company" or "Pitney Bowes") announced (i) the early tender results as of 5:00 p.m. New York City time, on February 24, 2020 (the "Early Tender Time") f  more
Polsinelli Grows Financial Services Litigation Practice With Five New Lawyers
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - The new Financial Services Litigation attorneys span five office locations across the country, from Seattle to New York City * * * Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has expanded its financial services litigation capabilities across the nation, adding four new shareholders and one counsel, located in five of the firm's offices coast-to-coast. Polsinelli welcomes Brendan I. Herbert (Miami), Aaron Wagn  more
Port Authority Achieves Major Real Estate Milestone With 93 Percent of One World Trade Center Leased
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release on Feb. 27: * * * - One WTC has reached stabilization, underlining vitality of Lower Manhattan; - With new lease between One World Trade Center and MDC Partners, 2.9 million sq ft of 3.1 million sq ft tower leased up; * * * The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that One World Trade Center has achieved 93 percent of space leased. With a new lease signed between One World Tra  more
Port Authority Rings in New Year With Passenger and Cargo Volume Records in January 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: The Port Authority announced that it rang in 2020 at a record-setting pace across all Port Authority transportation facilities, with passenger volumes at its airports and at PATH and cargo shipped via rail establishing record highs for the month of January. The facility records follow a record-breaking 2019 during which passenger and cargo volumes set new annual records at its airports, seaport  more
Public Service Electric and Gas Long Island: Helping Tokyo Utility Sharpen Storm Response as Olympics Near
UNIONDALE, New York, Feb. 26 -- Public Service Electric and Gas Long Island, a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group, issued the following news release: * * * - PSEG Long Island shares best practices in emergency response planning * * * The pressures and challenges a utility faces when recovering from a major storm are magnified when its service area is hosting a premiere international event such as the Olympic Games. Recently, PSEG Long Island's leadership team met and shared their   more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Telecommuting Found to Have Little Impact on Corporate Careers
TROY, New York, Feb. 28 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Study finds that, for telecommuters, success depends on multiple factors in the work setting * * * Working from home is known to be good for a strong work-life balance, advantageous for employee productivity, and is even touted as being beneficial for the environment. However, telecommuting has also carried a stigma -- despite a lack of data to back it up -- that employees wh  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Unique Material Could Unlock New Functionality in Semiconductors
TROY, New York, Feb. 29 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news on Feb. 28: * * * - Researchers synthesized ferroelectric material that can be manipulated using light in previously impossible ways * * * If new and promising semiconductor materials are to make it into our phones, computers, and other increasingly capable electronics, researchers must obtain greater control over how those materials function. In an article published today in Scienc  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Use of Naloxone to Combat Opioid Overdose Epidemic Explored in New Book
TROY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Latest book from Rensselaer professor Nancy Campbell to be released in March * * * Naloxone, a life-saving drug that can rapidly reverse the effects of opioid overdose, should be in every first-aid kit and medicine cabinet. That is the conclusion Nancy Campbell reached after years of research and dozens of interviews with scientists, drug users, and activists in the United States and abroad. A his  more
Republican Governors Association: Roy Cooper Taken to Task on Transparency As Out-Of-State Liberals Bankroll His Campaign
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: New analysis conducted by the Carolina Journal sheds light on the sources of Governor Roy Cooper's campaign war chest and reignites questions about Cooper's lack of transparency with the taxpayers of North Carolina. Already facing a lawsuit for failing to comply with public record requests related to his fundraising trips to New York City, Cooper's latest campaign finance report raises even more ques  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Hosts Conference on Effective Access Technology March 17
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 26 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Community and local organizations focused on accessible technologies invited to attend interactive conference * * * From furniture and toys that assist children with special needs to car seats that help people with mobility issues enter and exit vehicles safely, cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance accessibility for individuals across a wide range of physical and cognitive ch  more
S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index Shows Growth in Annual Home Price Gains to End 2019
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: S&P Dow Jones Indices released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released for December 2019 show that home prices continue to increase at a modest rate across the U.S. More than 27 years of history are available for these data series, and can be accessed in full by going to www.spdji.com. YEAR-OVER-YEAR The S&P Core  more
S&P Global Platts: Copper Futures Hit 3 Year Low on Global Coronavirus Concern
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: Copper prices in China broke Yuan 45,000/mt ($6419/mt) support on Friday as the market worried over coronavirus' reach beyond China, while demand in the domestic market remained low. The most liquid copper futures contract listed on Shanghai Futures Exchanges closed at Yuan 44,390/mt ($6332/mt) Friday, a low not seen since December, 2016. "Coronavirus spreading from China to South Korea, Japan and o  more
S&P Global Platts: Crude Rout Extends As Coronavirus Spread Outside China Accelerates
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: Crude oil futures settled at fresh 14-month lows Friday as the continued global spread of coronavirus fed fears of flattening demand and raised the specter of economic downturn. ICE April Brent settled $1.66 lower at $50.52/b. NYMEX April WTI was $2.33 lower at $44.76/b at market close. Globally, 84,161 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in 59 countries as of Friday, according to University of  more
Savills Represents the National Governors Association in Lease Restructure
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Savills Studley, a real estate firm, issued the following news on Feb. 26: Savills recently completed a 12-year, 23,000-square-foot lease renewal and extension for the National Governors Association (NGA) at the Hall of States building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. As a part of the agreement, NGA will remain at its long-time home at 400 North Capitol Street, NW after the space undergoes a renovation, creating an updated workplace that will foster coll  more
Skanska Sells 99M, Commercial Office Development in Washington D.C.'s Capitol Riverfront
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, announced the sale of 99M, an 11-story, 234,000-square-foot, LEED(R) Gold, Class-A office development in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Riverfront, to an affiliate of Polinger Development Company. The building's dynamic work environment prioritizes tenant comfort and convenience, featuring numerous high-end amenities including: a 4,750  more
Spectrum Networks Names Former NBC News Executive Producer Sam Singal Vice President of Content and Editorial
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Spectrum Networks, a subsidiary of Charter Communications, issued the following news release: Spectrum Networks announced veteran TV and digital news producer and former NBC News Executive Producer Sam Singal has been named Vice President, Content and Editorial. In this newly created role, Singal will oversee the content creation, editorial development, and launch of a new, innovative mobile news app for Spectrum subscribers. The news app will launch in the second quarter o  more
St. Bonaventure University Now Offering Online Master's Program in Business Analytics
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Feb. 29 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: St. Bonaventure University will begin offering a new online master's degree in business analytics in fall 2020. Data professionals are among the most sought-after positions in the country and the curriculum of SBU's Master of Science in Business Analytics is aligned with the analytic, technological, and professional skill sets needed by employees to navigate big data. "As businesses become incr  more
Staten Island Borough President Oddo, DA McMahon to Honor Vietnam Veterans at 'Welcome Home' Breakfast
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Feb. 26 -- Staten Island Borough President James Oddo issued the following news: Borough President James Oddo and District Attorney Michael E. McMahon will host the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Breakfast on Monday, March 30th at 9am at the Hilton Garden Inn. The ceremony, which continues the thirteen-year commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the conflict, will honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forced during the Vietnam War era. The breakfast will begin at 9a  more
SUNY UAlbany: Fulbright-Awarded Study Looks at Working Women in Italy
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: As Professor Karyn Loscocco of Sociology instructed a UAlbany Study Abroad course in Italy over the past several years, she couldn't help but make comparisons and contrasts between Italy and the United States in terms of gender, work and family situations -- areas she'd researched in the U.S., along with work inequality, for decades. Her observations during the 6-week course   more
SUNY UAlbany: NSF CAREER Award Supports Cloud Chemistry Research at Whiteface Mountain
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 [TNSgrants] -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: Collecting data from atop Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks, atmospheric scientist Sara Lance is focused on the chemistry in the clouds that surround this iconic summit. A prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will support her research for the next five years. Lance, a research associate at the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC  more
SUNY UAlbany: NYS Mesonet Launches Official Mobile App
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: Data from the nation's most advanced and largest early warning weather detection network can now be viewed in the palm of your hand. In partnership with the University's xCITE (ExTREME Collaboration, Innovation, & TEchnology) laboratory, the New York State Mesonet has released an official mobile application - available for download in Apple and Google Play stores. The app of  more
SUNY University at Albany: Behavioral Treatments vs. Opioids - Professor and Her Students Survey Chronic Pain Sufferers
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 29 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release: Chronic pain, a disabling health condition that various surveys have said affects anywhere from 50 million to 116 million Americans, is often treated with opioid pain medication. But there is little evidence of this treatment's long-term benefit, and it comes with the risks of addiction and harmful, even deadly, overdose. Given the epidemic of opioid over  more
SUNY: Alumna Recognized at the State of the Union
CORTLAND, N.Y., Feb. 25 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: Amy Howard Williams '02 doesn't do it for the attention. Yet for one moment, Williams and her family were in the center of the national political spotlight for her tireless volunteer efforts on behalf of military families. Williams, whose husband, Townsend, is a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army, was selected to represent the families of America's armed forces at the 2020 State of the   more
SUNY: Cuban Defector Alina Fernandez to Speak at SUNY Cortland
CORTLAND, N.Y., Feb. 27 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: Perhaps no one better understands the rapidly changing social and political climate of Cuba than Alina Fernandez. Fernandez, the daughter of Cuban communist revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, became a critic of her father's government and obtained political asylum in the United States in 1993. She will speak at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 in Old Main Brown Auditorium. The event, "An Even  more
SUNY: Education Students Present at Conference
CORTLAND, N.Y., Feb. 27 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: For children with incarcerated family members, the literature that portrays their situation can negatively impact their relationship with loved ones. Recently, four education students at SUNY Cortland researched, wrote a paper and presented at a national conference on how the parents of these children can overcome the daily challenges when trying to show love and support for their kids. "B  more
SUNY: Excellus BCBS Names Several Upstate Joint Replacement and Surgery Programs Blue Distinction Centers
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 28 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate University Hospital and Upstate Community Hospital have earned Blue Distinction Center designations for their orthopedic knee, hip and spine programs by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Excellus BCBS has named the following designations: * Knee and hip replacement program at Upstate Community Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center Plus (BDC+) program. * Knee and h  more
SUNY: In a Move to Keep Children Safe From Poisonings, Upstate Will Send Some Patients Home With Medication Lock Boxes
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 28 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: The Upstate New York Poison Center in partnership with Upstate University Hospital Department of Pharmacy with funding provided by the Advocates for Upstate and the Upstate Foundation have created a program to provide free medication lock boxes to some adult patients and children being discharged from Upstate University Hospital as a means to protect children from uninten  more
SUNY: One-Credit Esports Course to Be Offered
CORTLAND, N.Y., Feb. 27 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news on Feb. 25: The days of designating video games only to lazy Sunday mornings are over. Today, the best gamers around the world play in tournaments shown on networks like ESPN and TBS. Along with million-dollar contracts, popular gamers often receive sponsorships and endorsement deals, making them similar to the famous athletes we see throwing touchdowns or hitting home runs. Welcome to t  more
SUNY: Seminars Unite Early Childhood Educators
CORTLAND, N.Y., Feb. 27 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: On a recent winter evening, a group of Cortland-area early childhood educators met to learn about the importance of integrating movement and learning. Led by Diane Craft, a SUNY Cortland professor of physical education, the group tried their hand at activities they can do in their own settings with easily available materials. Each participant took home a new understanding of the connection   more
SUNY: Seventeeth Annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar Set for March 19
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 26 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: The 17th annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar -- "While You Don't Choose Tragedy, You Can Choose Your Response" -- will be held Thursday, March 19, in the Center for the Arts on the University at Buffalo's North Campus. The full-day event is free, but registration is required. Related Assets: Media Contact Information Find a UB Expert Erie County Law Enforcement Foundation pres  more
The EY Better You Survey Uncovers Benefits Preferences of Employed Adults and College Students
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, issued the following news release on Feb. 25: The rise of the multigenerational workforce brings significant opportunities for organizations and employees alike, especially when it comes to benefits offerings. As organizations work to appeal to all age cohorts, employees bring their own unique motives, preferences and concerns to the table. To better understand the sentiments of today's workforce around w  more
The NPD Group Presents Eighth Annual Toy Industry Performance Awards at New York Toy Fair
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Feb. 25 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release: The NPD Group, a leading global information company, announced the winners of this year's Toy Industry Awards, which were shared with the recipients at New York Toy Fair. The awards were given to the manufacturers of the top-selling property and toy of 2019 in the United States, the top-selling toys by supercategory, as well as the top global* toy manufacturer, global top toy prope  more
Theresa Lee Named a 2020 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury's Theresa Lee, a San Francisco-based counsel in the firm's Corporate practice, has been selected as a 2020 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow. The LCLD's Fellows Program is a year-long training initiative that aims to identify the next generation of diverse leaders in the legal profession. This highly structured program affords participants intensive training designed  more
Translation Enterprises Announces Partnership With IHeartMedia, Empowering Brands to Harness Cultural Signals and Trends
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 27 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Feb. 26: Translation Enterprises announced a strategic partnership with iHeartMedia, the no.1 audio company in America, that will expand Translation's suite of Brand-to-Culture solutions. This partnership will combine iHeartMedia's SmartAudio Platform listener data with trend signals from Translation Enterprises' artist services platform, UnitedMasters, creating the first solution that enables audience segmentation   more
UBS Publishes Annual Report, Compensation Report 2019
NEW YORK, Feb. 29 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: The Annual Report 2019 provides comprehensive and detailed information on the firm, its strategy, business, governance, financial performance and risk, treasury and capital management, as well as on the regulatory and operating environment for the financial year 2019. UBS net profit attributable to shareholders for 2019 was USD 4.3 billion and diluted earnings per share were USD 1.14. Additionally, UBS   more
UBS, Rebecca Minkoff's Female Founder Collective Launch Project Entrepreneur's Investment Readiness Program to Accelerate Companies Founded by Women
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Tailored program will focus on building communities of entrepreneurs, investors and experts tocreate an ecosystem of support for female founders * * * UBS and the Female Founder Collective announced the launch of Project Entrepreneur's Investment Readiness Program to help address the startling gap in capital awarded to women. Women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, transforming c  more
Union College Professor Honored With Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
SCHENECTADY, New York, Feb. 28 [TNSgrants] -- Union College issued the following news: Luke Dosiek, assistant professor of electrical, computer and biomedical engineering, has received a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation that will impact research, curricula, opportunities for students and outreach to local schools. The award, given to promising scientists early in their careers and recognizes "outstanding research, excellent education, and the integration of educati  more
University of Nebraska Lincoln: Women Lead 2020 Aims to Help Women Claim Their Power
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: The CEO of the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the general counsel for The New York Public Library will be among the headliners at a women's leadership conference March 6 at Nebraska Innovation Campus. Women Lead 2020, a joint effort by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Business and the University of Nebraska College of Law, also will feature several  more
University of New England Alum Named Director of Health and Performance for the New York Yankees
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Feb. 26 -- The University of New England issued the following news release: After a record setting season of injuries, management of the New York Yankees knew they had to take a different approach when it comes to strength and conditioning for their players. So, they turned to UNE graduate Eric Cressey (Exercise Science/Sports and Fitness Management, '03). "It's an honor and a challenge," Cressey commented. "It's all still very new at this point, so we're still sorting thing  more
Verizon and Emory Healthcare Light Up Nation's First 5G Healthcare Lab
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon and Emory Healthcare have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and test 5G Ultra Wideband-enabled use cases that could transform the healthcare industry. As part of the partnership, Verizon lit up the Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub (EHIH) with 5G Ultra Wideband service, making it the nation's first 5G healthcare innovation lab. EHIH is a healthcare advancement  more
Verizon Mobile Security Index: Many Organizations Still Sacrifice Security, and That's Risky
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: The third annual Verizon Mobile Security Index finds that a large number organizations are still compromising mobile security to get things done, which can leave entities at risk. About four out of 10 respondents (43 percent) reported their organization had sacrificed mobile security in the past year. Those that did were twice as likely to suffer a compromise. In fact, the study   more
Vt. Gov. Scott Names Peter Walke Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Scott announced the appointment of Peter Walke to serve as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Walke has served as the deputy secretary for the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) since January 2017, after serving as chief of staff for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Walke replaces Emily Boedecker, who served as DEC Commissioner for th  more
White & Case Advises Centerbridge Partners, Elliott Advisors on Acquisition of Euros900 Million NPL Portfolio From National Bank of Greece
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and Elliott Advisors UK Limited on the acquisition of a Euros900 million portfolio of secured non-performing small business lending and SME loans secured by Greek real estate from the National Bank of Greece (NBG). "This is yet another example of our recent work in Greece on a succession of very successful NPL sales on which White & Case h  more
White & Case Advises Hg on Investment in SmartTrade Technologies
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Hg on its planned investment in smartTrade Technologies, a global leader in managed services and hosted software for trading desks. The transaction was announced on February 7, 2020. Hg is a specialist private equity investor focused on software and service businesses. It has led more than 150 investments in the software and services sector during the last 25 years.  more
White & Case Expands Global Project Development & Finance Practice With the Addition of Two Partners in Paris
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Project Development & Finance Practice with the addition of Jean-Luc Champy and Amaury de Feydeau as partners in Paris. "With over 100 partners in the practice globally, White & Case is a market leader for international project finance work, demonstrated by our role advising on the Nacala Corridor Railway and Port Project - Africa's largest ever infrastr  more
Will Smith Joins White & Case As Partner in London
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Tax Practice with the addition of Will Smith as a partner in London. "There is growing demand from clients for high level international tax assistance in the context of setting-up acquisition or financing structures or implementing group reorganizations," said White & Case partner Kim Boylan, who leads the Firm's Global Tax Practice. "Will's experience in  more
With Guidance From Pillsbury, Grupo Televisa Navigates Sale of Univision
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - New Investors Searchlight Capital Partners and ForgeLight Acquire Majority Interest * * * In the midst of a substantial investment from Searchlight Capital Partners LP and ForgeLight LLC, a Pillsbury team is helping leading Spanish-language media company Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. negotiate Univision's post-closing corporate structure and governance as Televisa retains its 36% ownership s  more
Yale Law School: Transparency Advocates Win Victory for Public Access to Clinical Trial Data
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Yale Law School issued the following news release: A ruling from a federal judge on February 24, 2020, will dramatically expand the public's right to access results of clinical trials studying drugs and medical devices. The ruling is the latest development in a lawsuit brought by the Yale Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) and NYU Technology Law & Policy (TLP) Clinics on behalf of Charles Seife and Dr. Peter Lurie, with the support of the Yale Collabo  more
Yeshiva University: Finding the Molecular Glitches in Diabetes
BRONX, New York, Feb. 28 [TNSgrants] -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Type 2 diabetes is widespread in the United States and worldwide. As type 2 diabetes progresses, the body's impaired response to insulin (insulin resistance) results in chronically elevated blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). A better understanding of the causative underlying molecular mechanisms could lead to more effective treatments. The National Institute of D  more
Yeshiva University: Latino Medical Student Association Conference Draws Hundreds to Einstein
BRONX, New York, Feb. 27 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Eager to connect with each other and learn more about improving Latino healthcare, hundreds of members of the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) gathered at Albert Einstein College of Medicine on February 8 and 9 during the group's 47th annual northeast conference. Hosted by Einstein's chapter of the LMSA, pre-med, medical, and graduate students, as well as physicians   more
Young Journalists of Scholastic Kids Press Report From the 2020 Presidential Campaign Trail
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: As the campaign trail heats up, Kid Reporters in Scholastic Kids Press, an award-winning team of 50 young journalists ages 10-14, are on the ground getting an inside look at the 2020 United States presidential election to share with students nationwide. Their coverage during this election year will continue the program's 20-year history of capturing important interviews with  more
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