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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday March 22, 2020 ( 237 items )  

Adelphi University Community Update on COVID-19
GARDEN CITY, New York, March 19 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Dear Adelphi Community, Earlier this evening, the University learned of two nonresidential students in our community who tested positive for COVID-19. Both students had no symptoms when they were last on campus. After consulting with both the New York State and Nassau County Departments of Health (DOH), Adelphi has confirmed that these are noncontact cases--neither student had any contact with our campus or commu  more

Adelphi University: Coronavirus Update - Shift to Remote Workforce
GARDEN CITY, New York, March 17 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Dear Colleagues, Thank you so much for all of your work last week on developing and piloting your departmental Business Continuity Plans. This planning was an exceptional and critical task and was completed with great thought and coordination. Beginning tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2020, we are asking all departments to shift to a hybrid workforce, relying on a mix of remote employees and only essential on-site em  more

Adelphi University: Coronavirus Update - Urgent Notice to Residents
GARDEN CITY, New York, March 17 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Dear Students and Families, Helping you stay safe is our single greatest concern-and Adelphi's greatest challenge-during this unprecedented epidemic. Adelphi continues to consider your health and well-being as our first priority, and we are working to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). As you know, all classes will be offered in an online format beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020. Additionally, our lea  more

Adelphi University: Online Learning to Continue Through End of Spring Semester
GARDEN CITY, New York, March 17 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Dear Adelphi Community, As federal and state authorities continue to monitor the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we at Adelphi continue to take steps to protect our community members and their families by reducing in-person activities and group gatherings. Because it has become clear that this situation is going to take widespread and sustained efforts over an unknown period of time, we have made the  more

Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Executive Order Delaying Village Elections Statewide Until April 28 Primary
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: In an effort to keep New Yorkers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued an executive order delaying village elections statewide until the April 28 primary election. "Our top priority has been keeping New Yorkers safe and stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus," Governor Cuomo said. "Public health officials have been clear that reducing density is one of the most e  more

Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo, Governor Murphy, Governor Lamont and Governor Wolf Direct Temporary Closure of Barber Shops, Nail, Hair Salons, Related Personal Care Services Effective by 8pm Saturday
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced new density reduction restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 - part of their uniform, multi-state approach to combating the virus. All barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing parlors, nail salons, hair removal services, and related personal c  more

Amid Lack of Federal Direction, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo, Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont Announce Regional Approach to Combatting COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Amid a lack of federal direction and nationwide standards, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a regional approach to combating the novel coronavirus - or COVID-19 - throughout the tri-state area. These uniform standards will limit crowd capacity for social and recreational gatherings to 50 people, effective 8 PM tonight. T  more

Amid Lack of Federal Direction, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo, Governor Murphy, Governor Lamont Announce Regional Approach to COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 16: Governor Cuomo: Thank you all very much for joining us and thank you for joining us on short notice. It's my true pleasure to be with my colleagues Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut. We work very well together, we've had a lot of good outings together with Governor Lamont up to Lake Ontario. We went fishing he promised he was going to return the fa  more

Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Deployment of 1,000-Bed Hospital Ship 'USNS Comfort' to New York Harbor
ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 18: Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the USNS Comfort will be deployed to New York harbor and is expected to arrive in April. The 1,000-bed hospital ship has 12 fully-equipped operating rooms and will significantly increase New York's hospital surge capacity. The Governor is meeting with leadership of the Army Corp of Engineers today to discuss ways to   more

Amid Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Deployment of 1,000-Bed Hospital Ship 'USNS Comfort' to New York Harbor
ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 18: I want to give you an overview of where we are. I'm going to do this in a little bit of a hyper-speed because the President is going to do a press conference soon and I would like to give you a state overview before. The context is important. Remember for everyone what we're trying to do on the overall management. The bottom line here is very simple. The number of coronavirus cases we ha  more

As Calls Grow to Close Public Schools in NYC Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, BP Adams Joins Sussman Education to Provide Free Options, Resources for Online Academic Continuity
BROOKLYN, New York, March 16 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following news release: Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams joined with Sussman Education to promote awareness of online educational tools provided by Renaissance Learning and other Sussman Education content partners. The resources can provide remote learning to students at home and ensure students have access to educational continuity as the number of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow. I  more

Bankrate: 64% of Millennials Have Used Someone Else's Subscription Service
NEW YORK, March 20 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: Sixty-four percent of millennials (ages 24-39) have used someone else's account or password to access subscriber-only content, including video streaming (53%), music streaming (25%), and online journalism (12%), according to a new study from Bankrate.com. This compares to just 34% of Gen Xers (ages 40-55) and 26% of baby boomers (ages 56-74). As a cohort, millennials who engage in this practice   more

Brooklyn Borough President Adams Statement on City's First Reported Death Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
BROOKLYN, New York, March 16 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement: "We are saddened to learn of our city's first reported death linked to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic -- a senior resident of Brooklyn. Any death, at any time, is a tragedy, but her death is especially significant as it emphasizes just how closely this pandemic hits home. "Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family and other loved ones of this latest victim, and to all w  more

Brooklyn Borough President Adams Statement on Proposed School Closures and Citywide Shutdown Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
BROOKLYN, New York, March 16 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following statement: "There is a level of confusion on the ground now due to COVID-19, and it is leading to anxiety. I saw the chaos after 9/11 as a first responder, and I saw how vital it was that we came together as one city united. Our citywide leaders must be speaking in one voice at this time. I would support a call for citywide school closure that is unified, a unified plan of action for our healthcare a  more

Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Standing Committee to Meet March 20 for Announcement of Greenway Awards
BUFFALO, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The meeting location has changed for the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee Awards Announcement to be held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20. The meeting will be at the Electric Tower Building, 535 Washington Street, 2nd floor glass conference room, Buffalo, NY 14203. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda includes announcement of Greenway funding awards for   more

Cadwalader's Duncan Grieve Named a European Investigations Rising Star in Who's Who Legal - Future Leaders 2020
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft, a financial services law firm, issued the following news release: Duncan Grieve has been recognized as a rising star - and is one of only four lawyers noted as "most highly regarded" - in European investigations by Who's Who Legal - Future Leaders 2020. Grieves, an associate in Cadwalader's White Collar Defense and Investigations Group in London, advises a range of organizations, including multinationals, both on internal corporate investi  more

Calif. A.G. Becerra Slams Trump Administration Rollback of Fair Housing Policies
SACRAMENTO, California, March 17 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter slamming the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed rule rolling back critical fair housing protections. The proposed rule would gut the current Affirmatively F  more

Clark Hill Member Steven Richman to Present COVID-19 Webinar Hosted by Pennsylvania Bar Institute
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, March 18 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill Member Steven Richman will be co-presenting a one-hour webinar, Force Majeure and Coronavirus, at Noon on March 23. The webinar, which will be hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, offers one substantive CLE credit. The event will cover the following topics: * Force majeure * Impossibility of performance * Frustration of purpose * Other legal theories as affected by coronavirus. Richman is   more

Columbia Universit: Call for Help With Coronavirus Response
NEW YORK, March 20 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Several pipelines for public health volunteers are opening to help with the COVID-19 response. This week, Columbia Mailman School students, faculty, and staff were invited to sign up to support the coronavirus response. Dean Linda P. Fried sent an email to faculty and staff with an "urgent request" on behalf of the State of New York and the Columbia University Irving Medical Center to recruit  more

Columbia University: 'Stealth Transmission' Fuels Fast Spread of Coronavirus Outbreak
NEW YORK, March 17 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- 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 the journal Science. The researchers report: *   more

Columbia University: Blame Game for COVID-19 Threatens Us All
NEW YORK, March 20 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: An opinion piece by Monette Zard, director of the Program on Forced Migration and Health at the Columbia Mailman School, argues that a second scourge is following the coronavirus in its path: virulent racism that scapegoats refugees, asylum seekers, and foreigners as the cause of the outbreak. This ideology is not only false and cruel but also dangerous, she writes. Nationalist leaders acros  more

Columbia University: Important Message - New Policy on Field Reporting
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news on March 16: Please find below the communication that was sent via email from Dean Steve Coll and Dean of Academic Affairs Sheila Colonel. The university issued updated guidance today that will affect our policy about field and in-person reporting for the remainder of the semester. The headline is that effective immediately, no J-School students or researchers should conduct in-person reportin  more

Columbia University: Increasingly Mobile Sea Ice Means Arctic Neighbors May Pollute Each Others' Waters
NEW YORK, March 20 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: The movement of sea ice between Arctic countries is expected to significantly increase this century, raising the risk of more widely transporting pollutants like microplastics and oil, according to new research. The study, in the journal Earth's Future, predicts that by mid-century, the average time it takes for sea ice to travel from one region to another will decreas  more

Columbia University: Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic
NEW YORK, MARCH 20 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Patients without symptoms or mild disease often have low viral loads that may evade detection by standard tests. The C3 Test (Center for Infection and Immunity Coronavirus COVID-19 Test) is designed and optimized to be highly sensitive, or able to detect low levels of viral RNA. CII has a strong track record identifying, tracking, and develop diagnostics for emerging infectious diseases. In 1  more

Columbia University: Study Suggests Shifts in Deep Geologic Structure May Have Magnified Great 2011 Japan Tsunami
NEW YORK, March 17 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake struck under the seabed off Japan--the most powerful quake to hit the country in modern times, and the fourth most powerful in the world since modern record keeping began. It generated a series of tsunami waves that reached an extraordinary 125 to 130 feet high in places. The waves devastated much of Japan's populous coastlin  more

Comptroller Stringer Pens Open Letter to Small Businesses Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: What Small Businesses Need Now From Our Government
NEW YORK, March 20 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: * * * - Comptroller Stringer emphasizes support for small businesses and the creative sector amid the economic fallout of COVID-19 - "Our small businesses, our arts community, and our cultural organizations are core to our economy and our identity as a city" * * * Comptroller Stringer issued an open letter to New York City's small business community on what City, State, and Federal governmen  more

Comptroller Stringer: City Must Take Immediate Action to Prepare For Economic Impacts of Coronavirus, Protect Vital Services
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released a new analysis of the economic impact of COVID-19 on New York City, including significant projected losses in the entertainment, hotel, restaurant, travel, and tourism sectors. The Comptroller's analysis estimates that downturns in these key, revenue-generating sectors could conservatively cost the City $3.2 billion in lost tax revenues over t  more

Conn. Gov. Lamont: Northeast Governors From Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Announce Additional Measures to Combat COVID-19
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 19 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on March 18: * * * - Indoor Portions of Large Malls, Amusement Parks, and Bowling Alleys Added to List of Statewide Closures Effective 8PM Thursday * * * Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey announced that Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is joining their coalition to implement a regional approach to combatting COVID-19  more

Conn. Gov. Lamont: Northeast Governors From Connecticut, New York, New Jersey Announce Collective Measures to Combat Spread of COVID-19
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 17 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey announced a regional approach to combatting the novel coronavirus - or COVID-19 - throughout the tri-state area. These uniform standards will limit crowd capacity for social and recreational gatherings to 50 people effective 8PM tonight. This follows updated guidance that the U.S. C  more

Cooley Launches Coronavirus Resource Hub for Clients
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cooley has launched a coronavirus resource hub featuring guidance for clients on the legal, regulatory and commercial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the rapidly changing legal and financial landscape, the content is updated regularly with new insight to help businesses navigate unprecedented issues, touching on topics including contracts, commercial litigation, venture capital, public companies, employm  more

Cornell University Creates Detailed COVID-19 Website for Food Industry
ITHACA, New York, March 21 -- Cornell University issued the following news: To keep New York's food processing industry safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cornell's Institute for Food Safety has created a comprehensive, practical and convenient website for commercial processors: Food Industry Resources for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Coherent safety information for food processing plants in New York and other states can be difficult to find, said Sam Alcaine, assistant professor of food science, w  more

Cornell University: COVID-19 Working Group Gears Up
ITHACA, New York, March 21 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When Cornell leaders announced suspension of noncritical research March 15, they made clear that research essential for the understanding and reduction of COVID-19 would continue. While many researchers have faced a temporary work stoppage, Gary Whittaker, professor of virology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, infectious diseases and epidemiology section chief in the Master of Public Health Program, and an expert  more

Cornell University: Crowdsourcing App Aims to Fill Gaps in Coronavirus Data
ITHACA, New York, March 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: As a health tech master's student at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech, David Hachuel, M.S. '19, developed an award-winning app to empower sufferers of gastrointestinal illness. Watching the COVID-19 pandemic unfold, Hachuel and his business partner realized they could apply some of those same principles to provide individuals and local governments with information about the virus. Over the course   more

Cornell University: Faculty Mobilize to Provide Virtual Instruction
ITHACA, New York, March 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: An interactive economics class will be held on Zoom, with breakout rooms where small groups of students can collaborate virtually. A music performance class will be built around an original student composition, with individual elements posted online as the piece takes shape. And students in a physics lab will conduct experiments with household items, aided by the array of sensors available on their phones and laptops.  more

Davis Polk & Wardwell: Ashok Ramani Named Among 2020 Top IP Lawyers in California
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: Davis Polk partner Ashok Ramani has been named to the Daily Journal's 2020 list of "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California." The honorees are recognized for their ability to stay on the cutting edge of new developments in patent, copyright and trademark law, and for helping to advance technological innovation and transform the law. The Daily Journal highlighted his representation of Comcast in numer  more

Davis Polk & Wardwell: Cigna Corporation $3.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering
NEW YORK, March 18 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: Davis Polk advised the representatives of the several underwriters in connection with the SEC-registered offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.400% senior notes due 2030, $750 million aggregate principal amount of 3.200% senior notes due 2040 and $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.400% senior notes due 2050 by Cigna Corporation. Davis Polk is also advising the dealer managers of   more

Davis Polk & Wardwell: Textron Inc. $650 Million Notes Offering
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: Davis Polk advised the representatives of the several underwriters in connection with an SEC-registered offering by Textron Inc. of $650 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.0% notes due 2030. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Textron is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative produc  more

Davis Polk & Wardwell: William Chudd Quoted in Law360 Discussing How the Coronavirus Will Affect M&A Practices
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: Davis Polk partner William Chudd was quoted in an article from Law360 discussing how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect M&A practices across the United States. Chudd shared how some lawyers in Davis Polk's M&A practice started a virtual running group, tracking progress and cheering each other on via a mobile app and e-mail. "How the Coronavirus Pandemic Will Affect Your M&A Practice" (https://www.law360.  more

Davis Polk Advises Ad Hoc Lender Group in Connection With Confirmation of Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Philadelphia Energy
NEW YORK, March 18 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news, dated March 14: Davis Polk is advising an ad hoc group of lenders with total holdings of $607 million, which includes holdings of the debtors' first-lien term loan and debtor-in-possession credit facility, in the chapter 11 restructuring of Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining and Marketing LLC and certain of its affiliates. On February 13, 2020, Philadelphia Energy's plan of reorganization, which Davis Pol  more

Davis Polk Advises an Ad Hoc Group of Creditors in Connection With FirstEnergy Solution Corp. Restructuring
NEW YORK, March 18 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: Davis Polk advised an ad hoc group of creditors holding over $200 million in power purchase agreement rejection damages and other claims (the "FES Creditor Group") in connection with the chapter 11 cases of FirstEnergy Solutions Corp. and certain of its debtor affiliates (collectively, the "Debtors"). The Debtors' plan of reorganization (the "Plan") was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern Distri  more

Davis Polk Advises EdgeMarc Energy on the Sale of Its Pennsylvania Assets to KB OREO LLC and Entry Into a Global Settlement
NEW YORK, March 18 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: Davis Polk advised EdgeMarc Energy Holdings, LLC and its affiliates (together, "EdgeMarc") in connection with the sale of its Pennsylvania assets to KB OREO LLC (an affiliate of KeyBank, the secured lender under EdgeMarc's DIP credit facility) and in connection with its entry into a global settlement with KeyBank, the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, and ETC Northeast Pipeline, LLC, a midstream servi  more

Davis Polk Advises Exxon Mobil Corporation on Its $8.5 Billion Notes Offering
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: Davis Polk advised Exxon Mobil Corporation on the SEC-registered offering of $1.5 billion principal amount of 2.992% notes due 2025, $1 billion principal amount of 3.294% notes due 2027, $2 billion principal amount of 3.482% notes due 2030, $1.25 billion principal amount of 4.227% notes due 2040 and $2.75 billion principal amount of 4.327% notes due 2050 in connection therewith. Based in Irving, Texas, ExxonM  more

Davis Polk Advises Li & Fung Limited on Its Proposed Privatization by Golden Lincoln Holdings I Limited
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: Davis Polk is advising Li & Fung Limited on its HK$7.22 billion ($926 million) proposed privatization by Golden Lincoln Holdings I Limited as the offeror by way of a scheme of arrangement. The scheme is subject to, among other things, Bermuda court sanction and independent shareholders' approval of Li & Fung. Li & Fung, whose shares are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, is recognized as the world's lead  more

Davis Polk Advises Williams Companies on the Adoption of a Limited Duration Shareholder Rights Plan
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: Davis Polk advised Williams Companies in connection with the adoption by its Board of a limited duration shareholder rights plan. Under the rights plan, the rights would become exercisable only if a person or group (including a group of persons who are acting in concert with each other) acquires beneficial ownership of 5% or more of Williams common stock in a transaction not approved by the Williams's board of  more

DePaul University: Privacy Policies Influence Consumer Behavior Online, New Study Finds
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- DePaul University issued the following news release: Deciding how much personal information to share online has become an everyday choice for consumers. However, whose responsibility is it to keep private information safe -- companies or consumers? New research from James A. Mourey at DePaul University and Ari Ezra Waldman at New York Law School finds that consumers share less private information when companies empower them to be in charge.   more

Dow Jones: Statement on China's Decision to Expel U.S. Journalists
NEW YORK, March 18 -- Dow Jones issued the following statement by Editor in Chief Matt Murray: China's unprecedented attack on freedom of the press comes at a time of unparalleled global crisis. Trusted news reporting from and about China has never been more important. We oppose government interference with a free press anywhere in the world. Our commitment to reporting fully and deeply on China is unchanged. [Category: MediaBiz]  more

During Coronavirus Briefing, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Calls for National Unity in Face of Historic Coronavirus Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 17: This is an extraordinary time in this nation's history. It will go down in the history books as one of those moments of true crisis and confusion and chaos. I lived through 9/11. I remember the fear and the panic that existed on 9/11 where a single moment your whole concept of life and society can be shaken, where you need to see government perform at its best, you need to see people perfor  more

During Coronavirus Briefing, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Calls on Young People to Understand Risks Around Coronavirus, Do What is Best for Public Health
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 19: Governor Cuomo: "To the younger people in our great state and in our great society - and that's why I invited our special guest here, Michaela - my grandfather Andrea, my grandfather on my father's side, his name was Andrea, I'm named for my grandfather, Andrew, Italian American immigrant, when I was young-ish - sixteen, seventeen, eighteen - and I would do something that he didn't like h  more

During Coronavirus Briefing, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Executive Order Allowing State to Increase Hospital Capacity
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: During a novel coronavirus briefing, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued an Executive Order allowing the state to increase hospital capacity to prepare the state's healthcare system to handle the potential influx of patients suffering from COVID-19. The State will organize the National Guard and work with building unions and private developers to find existing facilities -- such as dormitories and forme  more

During Coronavirus Briefing, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Executive Order Allowing State to Increase Hospital Capacity
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 16: Happy Monday. I love this new configuration. Less density. Everybody knows everyone who's here. To my far right, James Malatras, President of the SUNY Empire State College. Doctor Howard Zucker, our Health Commissioner. Melissa DeRosa, Secretary to the Governor. Robert Mujica, Budget Director. A lot going on. Situation is accelerating. The numbers are accelerating, everything is acceleratin  more

Empire State Development Announces New Leadership at Buffalo Manufacturing Works
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: Empire State Development (ESD) announced that Henry Cialone, President and CEO of EWI, will relocate to Western New York and directly lead Buffalo Manufacturing Works as it enters an important growth phase. Buffalo Manufacturing Works was established with ESD funding in 2015 under Governor Cuomo's Buffalo Billion Initiative and recently moved to its permanent home as an anchor institution in the N  more

FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Unchanged Common Stock Dividend
AKRON, Ohio, March 18 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) declared an unchanged quarterly dividend of 39 cents per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable June 1, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 7, 2020. FirstEnergy is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned elect  more

Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Fried Asking Gov. DeSantis for Statewide 'Stay at Home' Order
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 21 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following statement: Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole "Nikki" Fried, a member of the Florida Cabinet, asked Governor Ron DeSantis to implement a statewide "stay-at-home" order in response to dramatically increasing COVID-19 cases in the state: "I want to recognize the difficult choices the Governor has had to make in this public health crisis. No Governor in recent history would have  more

Foley Hoag Helps Dominican Republic, State-Owned Entity CDEEE Reach Agreement in ICC Mediation Concerning Central Termoelectrica Punta Catalina Project
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 21 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: The Dominican Republic and its State-owned electricity company, Corporacion de Empresas Electricas Estatales (CDEEE), have settled a longstanding dispute with the Odebrecht-Tecnimont-Estrella Consortium regarding the construction of a 752 megawatt thermoelectric generation plant at Punta Catalina on the country's southern coast. The dispute was settled by a formal mediation process in New York, under the ausp  more

Forbes Reveals Results of Third Under 30 Voter Survey With Zogby Strategies
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: Amidst a global pandemic, many millennials are ignoring urgent warning signs about social distancing and staying home, according to the Forbes Under 30 Voter Survey, powered by Zogby Strategies. Forbes Senior Editor, Steve Bertoni, writes: "Our lat  more

Fox News Channel Names Dr. Janette Nesheiwat to Contributor Role
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) has named family and emergency medical professional Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as a contributor, the network announced. A consistent voice on both FNC and FOX Business Network, Dr. Nesheiwat will continue to provide viewers with the latest medical news and analysis across both platforms on the coronavirus pandemic. She will make her first appearance in this  more

Fox News Digital Finishes February Number One in Total Multiplatform Minutes
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Digital finished the month of February number one in the news competitive set in multiplatform total minutes, surpassing CNN.com for the seventeenth consecutive month, according to Comscore. Totaling 4 billion total multiplatform minutes, FOX News Digital Network delivered a 9 percent increase from February 2019 and topped the news competitive set. The platform als  more

Goldman Sachs Issues Statement on Share Repurchases
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following statement on the Financial Services Forum's announcement of members' temporary suspension of share buybacks through the 2nd quarter: "This voluntary action, determined jointly by all member banks, positions Goldman Sachs to deliver greater capital and liquidity to our clients as they seek to navigate challenged markets. We have a deep appreciation for our responsibil  more

Grey House Publishing Announces 2020/21 Edition of Profiles of New York State
AMENIA, New York, March 21 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the 2020/21 edition of Profiles of New York State. This new edition includes all the valuable, in-depth and up-to-date information that these Profiles of works are known for, but now, this rich content has been reorganized and rearranged, and is fully illustrated with images to support the text and statistics. It is easier to use and more accessibl  more

Harper Voyager US, World of Darkness to Publish Audio First Production Vampire: The Masquerade - Walk Among US
NEW YORK, March 20 -- HarperCollins Publishers issued the following news release on March 18: HarperCollins is pleased to announce the publication of VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE: WALK AMONG US (Harper Voyager US; June 16, 2020), an audio-first trio of horror novellas set in Vampire: The Masquerade's World of Darkness, one of the most popular role-playing properties in the world. "The World of Darkness is a transmedia brand that today encompasses everything from video games to immersive events. But  more

Hofstra University: Kalikow School Poll - Trump Approval Holds Steady
HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 20 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: President Trump's overall approval rating and voter confidence in his handling of the economy are holding steady since the fall, even as less than half of all voters describe their personal financial situation as good, according to the latest Kalikow School Poll at Hofstra University. Trump's general job approval rating came in at 49 percent, compared to 48.7 percent in the Fall 2019 Kalikow School Poll. His rating   more

Hofstra University: Latest Coronavirus Information
HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 17 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: We continue to monitor the developments surrounding COVID-19 and have determined that in the best interests of our community, effective immediately, Hofstra University is asking that all non-essential personnel work from home and not report to campus. All Administrative and academic offices, including the child care center and library will be closed. Essential services will remain open, including all ongoing prepara  more

Hogan Lovells Represents Rabobank in Financing Kings & Convicts' Acquisition of Ballast Point
NEW YORK, March 20 -- Hogan Lovells, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Rabobank's New York Branch on the financing of Kings & Convicts' acquisition of Ballast Point, a craft beer brewing company, from Constellation Brands, Inc., one of the world's largest beer and spirits companies. Illinois-based Kings & Convicts Brewing announced the acquisition of Ballast Point's brands, along with its breweries and brewpubs throughout the countr  more

Kentucky A.G. Cameron Distributes Medical Supplies From Suspected Price Gouging Scheme to Assist Law Enforcement, First Responders With COVID-19 Response
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 21 -- Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued the following news release: Attorney General Daniel Cameron distributed medical supplies to aid local law enforcement and first responders with responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The supplies were obtained as part of a multi-state price gouging investigation following a scheme that occurred in Kentucky and Tennessee. Attorney General Cameron and Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery I  more

Lee Maicon Named First-Ever Global Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer at Edelman
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 -- Edelman, a communications marketing firm, issued the following news release: Edelman has named Lee Maicon its first-ever global chief innovation and strategy officer, effective April 6. Maicon will lead Edelman's growing strategic network in 65 offices around the world. He will be responsible for helping define and implement innovative strategic solutions for the firm's clients across its global network. Maicon will be based in New York. "Lee will be essential in  more

M&T Bank Makes Pledge to Customers and Communities, Announces Immediate Actions to Assist Customers During Pandemic
BUFFALO, New York, March 20 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release on March 19: M&T Bank [NYSE:MTB] announced immediate steps to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its customers and communities. "M&T's purpose is to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers. We're driven to help, encourage and empower our customers and communities to thrive - that's especially true during challenging times when they need us most," said Richard Gol  more

March 19, 2020 Message From SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson, PhD
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: Dear SUNY Students, When you chose SUNY as the place to pursue your college and career ambitions, you became part of the SUNY family. We made a commitment to you to support you along the way and that commitment remains - especially now during these challenging times. While on campus, you've made friends, developed traditions and enjoyed expanding your vision of what the wor  more

Mary Ann Liebert: Are Women Using E-Cigarettes During Preconception And/or Pregnancy?
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, March 17 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study of 1,365 racially/ethnically diverse, low-income pregnant women found that 4% reported e-cigarette use. White non-Hispanic women were more likely to use e-cigarettes compared to women who used conventional cigarettes or reported no tobacco product use, according to an article published in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. Click he  more

Mary Ann Liebert: Coronavirus-Infected Patients Needing Emergency Surgery - Anesthesia Standards
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, March 17 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Physicians describe the standardized procedure of surgical anesthesia for patients with COVID-19 infection requiring emergency surgery to minimize the risk of virus spread and reduce lung injury in a Letter to the Editor published in Surgical Infections, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers. Click here to read the full-text article free on the Surgical Infections website throug  more

Mary Ann Liebert: How and Where to Allocate Stockpiled Ventilators During a Pandemic
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, March 20 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Key factors must be taken into account in determining the need for and allocation of scarce ventilators during a severe pandemic, especially one causing respiratory illness. Strategies to help state and local planners in allocating stockpiled ventilators to healthcare facilities, including pre-pandemic actions and actions to be taken during the pandemic, are detailed in a timely article published in Hea  more

Mary Ann Liebert: New Drug Combination Passes Safety Test in Pancreatic Cancer
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, March 20 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study has shown a novel peptide antagonist, given in combination with a PD-1 inhibitor, to be safe and well-tolerated in patients with advanced, refractory pancreatic and rectal cancer. The highest dose tested had a good safety profile and was recommended for use in future patient trials, as reported in Journal of Pancreatic Cancer, a peer-reviewed open access publication from Mary Ann Liebert, In  more

Mary Ann Liebert: Tracking Adeno-Associated Virus Capsid Evolution
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, March 19 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Researchers have used high-throughput screening of adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector capsid libraries to maximize the likelihood of obtaining AAV variants with desired properties. As a result of these experiments, they gained some unexpected insights, reported in an article published in Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. Mark Kay and colleagues from   more

Marymount Manhattan College COVID-19 Update
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: Dear MMC Community, We write to inform you that in the last few hours we learned of two potential cases of COVID-19 within the Cooper Square Residence Hall. We have followed our response procedures and both of these students are being moved into isolation rooms. Given the state of the pandemic within the U.S. and within NYC, we prepared for this possibility and continue to do everything possible to ensure the health a  more

Marymount Manhattan College COVID-19 Update
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: Dear MMC Students, Faculty, and Staff, As you know, there are multiple members of our college community with suspected cases of COVID-19 who are awaiting test results. I write now to confirm that a staff member has received a positive test result. The staff member has not been on campus since last Friday, March 13, 2020, and was not symptomatic while on campus. The main campus buildings were thoroughly deep-cleaned an  more

Marymount Manhattan College: Message From Chief Diversity Officer Mattis-Pinard Regarding Coronavirus
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: Dear MMC Community, As the novel coronavirus that results in COVID-19 continues to spread, an unfortunate reality that has emerged is an increase in expressions of xenophobia and racism towards individuals of Asian descent, especially the Chinese community. Sadly, these expressions are part of a dangerous pattern: historically, there has been widespread stigmatization of people who inhabit regions where outbreaks orig  more

Mayor De Blasio and NYC Health + Hospitals Expand Appointment-Only Coronavirus Testing Capacity
NEW YORK, March 20 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: * * * - New Yorkers should text COVID to 692-692 to get regular updates on the latest developments regarding COVID-19 - Text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish * * * Mayor de Blasio and NYC Health + Hospitals announced expanded, appointment-only COVID-19 testing capacity across 10 acute-care hospitals, seven Gotham Health community-based health centers, and 4 drive-thru test sites. Citywide, the  more

Mayor De Blasio and NYC Health + Hospitals Expand Appointment-Only COVID-19 Testing Capacity
NEW YORK, March 20 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio and NYC Health + Hospitals announced expanded, appointment-only COVID-19 testing capacity across 10 acute-care hospitals, seven Gotham Health community-based health centers, and 4 drive-thru test sites. Citywide, there are 3,615 positive cases of COVID-19 and 22 fatalities. Currently, there are 980 cases in Queens, 976 in Manhattan, 1030 in Brooklyn, 436 in the Bronx, and 165 in Staten Is  more

Mayor De Blasio, NYC Health + Hospitals and Bioreference Laboratories Announce Expanded Capacity to Allow 5,000 Daily Coronavirus Tests
NEW YORK, March 18 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on March 17: * * * - New Yorkers should text COVID to 692-692 to get regular updates on the latest developments regarding COVID-19 - Text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish * * * Mayor de Blasio announced that beginning Thursday, March 19th, NYC Health + Hospitals will expand their COVID-19 testing capacity by 5,000 tests per day through a partnership with OPKO Health's BioReference Laboratories. U  more

Mayor De Blasio, NYC Health + Hospitals, Bioreference Laboratories Announce Expanded Capacity to Allow 5,000 Daily Covid-19 Tests
NEW YORK, March 19 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio announced that beginning Thursday, March 19th, NYC Health + Hospitals will expand their COVID-19 testing capacity by 5,000 tests per day through a partnership with OPKO Health's BioReference Laboratories. Under the agreement reached last night, NYC Health + Hospitals will begin sending tests to BioReference by Thursday. Results will be produced within 1-2 days, halving the current pace of   more

MCC Cancels Classes March 16-21, 2020 (03/14/2020)
ROCHESTER, New York, March 14 -- Monroe Community College issued the following news: * * * - College will remain open for students who need support services * * * In response to recent developments in Monroe County related to the COVID-19 outbreak, Monroe Community College is canceling classes Monday-Saturday, March 16-21, 2020. MCC will remain open for students who need access to technology and other support services. Faculty and staff are to report to work. MCC's dental clinic is also clo  more

McDermott Adds Litigation Group in New York
NEW YORK, March 17 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 16: * * * - Josh Simon, Warren Haskel and Dmitriy Tishyevich bolster the Firm's health litigation practice, diversifying and expanding services to health plan and third party payor clients * * * Global law firm McDermott Will & Emery continues to expand its New York litigation footprint with the additions of commercial litigation partners Josh Simon, Warren Haskel and Dmitriy Tishyevich. T  more

Mercy College: Important Information - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
DOBBS FERRY, New York, March 15 -- Mercy College issued the following news release on March 13: Message from President Hall Dear Faculty and Staff, In response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, our highest priorities are the health and safety of our community and ensuring that our students have a clear road ahead to finish their semester with as much support as possible. Everyone across the College directly impacts our students' success, and I appreciate the way our faculty an  more

Message From OPWDD Commissioner Kastner Regarding Day Program Services
ALBANY, N.Y., March 18 -- The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities issued the following statement by Commissioner Theodore Kastner: I am writing to inform you of steps that the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is taking to ensure the safety of all people with developmental disabilities who participate in day program services. OPWDD is hereby directing the temporary suspension of services at all Day Habilitation, Day Treatment, and Prevoca  more

Morgan Stanley Announces $10 Million Cash Commitment to Support Coronavirus Relief Efforts
NEW YORK, March 20 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) announced a $10 million cash commitment in aid to support Coronavirus relief efforts. Funding will support critical frontline medical responders globally as well as community providers serving those economically impacted by the crisis. The first three grants of $2 million each were announced for Feeding America, the CDC Foundation, and the World Healt  more

Morgan Stanley Declares Quarterly Dividends on Its Preferred Stock
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley declared a regular dividend on the outstanding shares of each of the following preferred stock issues: * Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A - $252.78 per share (equivalent to $0.25278 per Depositary Share) * 10 Percent Non-Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C - $25.00 per share * Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative   more

N.H. PUC Issues Secretarial Letter on ESG Energy
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 18 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DM 20-030): To: David Johnson, Chief Executive, ESG Energy, LLC, 549 West 123rd St., Apt. 8G, New York, NY 10027 Re: ESG Energy, LLC Application to Renew Registration as a Provider of Electric Aggregation Service Dear Mr. Johnson: On March 9, 2020, ESG Energy, LLC (ESG) submitted an application with the Commission to renew its registration as a provider of electric aggregation s  more

N.M. Department of Health Providing COVID-19 Testing in Las Vegas
SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 20 -- The New Mexico Department of Health issued the following news: The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)'s Public Health Division will be providing COVID-19 coronavirus testing Thursday, March 19th from 10 am to 3pm at Memorial Middle School, 947 Old National Rd. in Las Vegas, NM. Priority testing will be provided for the following: * People sick with symptoms of COVID-19 infection: fever, cough, or shortness of breath; * People who have traveled from Euro  more

N.M. Department of Health Providing COVID-19 Testing in Roswell
SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 20 -- The New Mexico Department of Health issued the following news: The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)'s Public Health Division will be providing COVID-19 coronavirus testing Thursday, March 19th from 9 am to 3 pm at 1535-1761 North Grand Avenue in Roswell, NM Priority testing will be provided for the following: * People sick with symptoms of COVID-19 infection: fever, cough, or shortness of breath; * People who have recently traveled from Europe (to inc  more

N.Y State Department of Financial Services Adopts New Emergency Regulation Requiring Insurance Companies to Waive Cost-Sharing for In-Network Telehealth Visits
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on March 17: * * * - New Regulatory Actions State New Yorkers Do Not Have to Pay Copayments, Coinsurance, or Annual Deductibles for In-Network Telehealth Services - State Health Agencies Issue Guidance to Providers Following DFS Emergency Regulation for Consistent Regulatory Requirements for Telehealth Services to Ensure That There Are No Regulatory Barriers to Telehealth Visits  more

N.Y. A.G. James and Governor Cuomo Temporarily Suspend State Debt Collection in Response to Coronavirus
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - New Yorkers with Student, Medical, and Other State-Referred Debt Will Have Payments Frozen for At Least 30 Days * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that -- effective immediately -- the state will temporarily halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the State of New York and referred to the Office of the Attor  more

N.Y. A.G. James Asks GoDaddy and Other Online Registrars to Halt, De-List Domain Names Used for Coronavirus-Related Scams, Fake Remedies
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on March 20: New York Attorney General Letitia James sent letters to a number of domain name registrars -- including GoDaddy.com, Dynadot.com, Name.com, Namecheap.com, and Registrar.com, as well as the Endurance International Group, which owns Bluehost.com, Domain.com, and HostGator.com -- in an effort to stop the registration and use of internet domain names by individuals trying to unlawful  more

N.Y. A.G. James Calls on U.S. Attorney General Barr, Immigration Judges to Halt In-Person Immigration Proceedings
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on March 20: * * * - AG James Lays Out Options for Telephonic Hearings and Electronic Court Filings * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James called on U.S. Attorney General William Barr, as well as members of New York's immigration courts to take action and stop the further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by immediately halting in-person immigration hearings and instead m  more

N.Y. A.G. James Implores Trump Admin. to Halt Implementation of Public Charge Rule During Coronavirus Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on March 20: * * * - Trump Admin. Response Discourages Immigrants from Accessing Health Coverage and Testing * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 17 additional attorneys general from around the nation have called on the Trump Administration to delay implementation of its Public Charge Rule as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) progresses nationwide. The Pub  more

N.Y. A.G. James Orders Craigslist to Remove Posts Selling Fake Coronavirus Treatments and Exorbitantly-Priced Items
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to counsel for Craigslist.com, calling on the company to immediately remove posts that attempt to unlawfully and fraudulently profit off consumers' fears around the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Multiple posts in recent days have attempted to sell fake items that purportedly claim to provide "immunity" to the coronavirus or allow i  more

N.Y. A.G. James: Court Stops Trump Admin's Attempt to Restrict Access to Food Assistance
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in AG James' Lawsuit Against Harmful Changes to SNAP * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that a federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit led by New York and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine against the Trump Administration's attempts to deny food assistance to hundreds of thousands of A  more

N.Y. A.G. James: We Must Preserve New Yorkers' Right to Seek Justice
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement: Attorney General Letitia James called for the tolling, or pausing and extending for a certain amount of time, of statute of limitations in New York as the state and residents take significant action to respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): "People should not be forced to choose between exercising their legal rights and jeopardizing their health. "Right now, New Yorkers are face  more

N.Y. Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment: POSTPONED - Town of Sharon Solar Farm Public Statement Hearing
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release: Out of an abundance of caution due to public health concerns, the New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) announced that it is postponing, until a future date, the public statement hearing previously scheduled in the Town of Sharon (Schoharie County) to receive comments on the East Point Energy Center, LLC (East  more

N.Y. Department of Financial Services Announces Insurance Regulatory Relief for New York Hospitals During Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: The Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced it has issued guidance to insurers that they should suspend pre-authorization and administrative requirements, including certain utilization review and notification requirements for hospitals, which was developed in collaboration with the insurance industry and hospitals. The suspension of these requirements will help hospitals  more

N.Y. Financial Services Announces Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured New Yorkers, as Novel Coronavirus Cases Climb
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: * * * - Remind New Yorkers That There is No Cost Sharing for COVID-19 Testing Across Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plans * * * NY State of Health, together with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), announced that New Yorkers will make a Special Enrollment Period available to New Yorkers during which eligible individuals  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo and Attorney General James Temporarily Suspend State Debt Collection in Response to Coronavirus
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New Yorkers with Student, Medical, and Other State-Referred Debt Will Have Payments Frozen for At Least 30 Days * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James announced that -- effective immediately -- the state will temporarily halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the State of New York and referred to the Office of the Attorney General for collection,  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces All New York City, Westchester, Suffolk, Nassau Public Schools Will Close This Week to Limit Spread of COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 15: * * * - Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk to Close Beginning Monday, March 16 - NYC Must Have a Plan in Place within 24 Hours to Ensure Children Who Rely on School Meals Continue Getting Support and Parents - Especially Critical Healthcare Workers and First Responders - Have Access to Child Care * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced New York City, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk scho  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Three-Way Agreement With Legislature on Paid Sick Leave Bill to Provide Immediate Assistance for New Yorkers Impacted by COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 17: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a three-way agreement with the Legislature on a bill guaranteeing job protection and pay for New Yorkers who have been quarantined as a result of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The program bill also includes the permanent comprehensive paid sick leave policy first advanced in the Governor's FY 2021 Executive Budget proposal. This follows the Governor'  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Three-Way Agreement With Legislature on Paid Sick Leave Bill to Provide Immediate Assistance for New Yorkers Impacted by COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 17: Happy Saint Patrick's Day. I would use my brogue, but I was mocked mercilessly last time I did that - for good cause. But happy Saint Patrick's Day anyway. Sporting a little green just to carry on the tradition. Everybody knows James Malatras. Our great Health Commissioner Doctor Zucker. Melissa DeRosa, Secretary to the Governor. Robert Mujica, Budget Director. Let me go through and update  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Calls on Americans to Support Each Other in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 19: We talk about this as a government response. The federal government is doing this. The state government is doing this. Government, government, government. This manifests on a number of levels and the government response is obviously very important. But the impact I think is greater and probably greatest as a social phenomenon and on people and on families. This is tremendously disruptive o  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Calls on President Trump to Take Comprehensive Federal Action to Combat Novel Coronavirus Now
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo called on President Trump to take comprehensive federal action to combat the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, including developing an aggressive national strategy for testing, school closures and hospital surge capacity. In an open letter to President Trump, the Governor urged Trump to deploy the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to leverage its expertise, equipment and people pow  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Calls on President Trump to Take Comprehensive Federal Action to Combat Novel Coronavirus Now
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 15: Okay, we want to give you an update on what we know as of today and the recent numbers to date. Also, I am going to take a moment to go through the overall context of what we are doing. Every day we go through the daily update, but it is important that people see and understand the overall context of what is going on. What is all this about? What the United States is doing, what they are t  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Gives Novel Coronavirus Briefing
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: * * * - Governor Confirmed 88 Additional Coronavirus Cases in New York State - Bringing Statewide Total to 613 - Confirms Novel Coronavirus-Related Death in New York State, a 65-Year-Old Man in Rockland with Underlying Health Problems * * * On the telephone we have Budget Director Robert Mujica. I just wanted to give you an update on the theory that more information is good. We discussed on the pr  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on 1010WINS
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 15: 1010 WINS: We are joined live here on 1010 WINS by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Thank you for joining us here, 1010 WINS. Governor Cuomo: Thank you, good to be with you. 1010 WINS: Governor, what can you tell us, the latest update on the people affected, the infections and unfortunately the death rate as well? Governor Cuomo: We lost another person to coronavirus. That's the third dea  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on CNN's Cuomo Prime Time
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 16: Chris Cuomo: It's good to see you, brother. What is the reality on the ground? What is working and not working for you? Governor Cuomo: Well, the reality is exactly what you said, Chris. We have to engage this. We have to engage it fully. This is a war. It's a long-term war. This is not a few weeks. We have to get the American people set for it. They have to get the facts. They hear so mu  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on CNN's New Day
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 19: Alisyn Camerota: Joining us now is New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Governor, we appreciate you coming on. There are so many developments every morning. What about that? This is just - Sanjay Gupta just reported there are two new guidelines on the CDC website this morning that say healthcare workers who are asymptomatic, but who have been exposed to a patient with coronavirus, can continue t  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on MSNBC With Rachel Maddow and Brian Williams
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 17: Rachel Maddow: Governor Cuomo, thank you for taking the time. I know this is an incredibly busy time for you. Governor Cuomo: My pleasure. Good to be with you, Rachel. Rachel Maddow: You announced as far as New York State can tell from the current models, the number of cases in the state may not peak for another 45 days. Could you explain it to our audience what that means and how you arr  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on MSNBE With Alex Witt
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: Alex Witt: We have New York Governor Andrew Cuomo who hasjust wrapped up a conference where he is calling for more non-mandatory restrictions on the people of New York State. Governor Cuomo is joining us now from Albany. Governor, welcome to the broadcast sir. Let's talk first about what you wrote, the op-ed in the New York Times today. What was your message? Governor Cuomo: Good to be with you again,  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on NBC's the Show
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: Savannah Guthrie: We are joined by New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo. Governor, good morning. It's good to see you again. Governor Cuomo: Good morning, Savannah. Savannah Guthrie: I know the cases in New York State have really shot up overnight. I think according to the stats I have, a thousand more just in a day. For you is that a function of more testing or do you think this is a spike in the virus  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Is a Guest on NBC's The Today Show
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: Savannah Guthrie: We're joined now by New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo. Governor Cuomo, good morning. Thank you for taking the time this morning, sir. Governor Cuomo: Good to be with you, Savannah, Hoda. Savannah Guthrie: Our first question has to do with this notion of a lockdown. First of all, I'm sure you're aware there's tons of rumors around New York City that the city could be locked down. But   more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on NY1 With Errol Louis
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 17: Errol Louis: We're joined right now by Governor Cuomo. He joins us by phone. Good to hear from you, Governor. Governor Cuomo: Good to be with you, Errol. Errol Louis: There's a little bit of a controversy, hopefully we can squash this. It developed in the course of the day. At your press conference earlier today, you mentioned among other things, that localities in the State of New Yor  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on WCBS 880 With John Metaxas
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 15: John Metaxas: We're talking about New York City public schools, of course. Governor Cuomo, you've had a real hard time with this. You've got a public health emergency, parents who need schools so they can work, kids who need schools because they need to eat - many of them in these food programs. And of course, the big issue for you has been health care workers who may need schools for child  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Guidance on Essential Services Under The 'New York State on Pause' Executive Order
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Earlier, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced he is signing the "New York State on PAUSE" executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. It includes a new directive that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22. Guidance on essential services under the executive order is as follows: ESSENTIAL BUSINES  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Executive Order Closing Schools Statewide for Two Weeks
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 180-Day Instructional Requirement Temporarily Waived - School Districts Required to Submit Plans to the State Including Addressing Childcare and Meal Program Contingencies * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed an executive order directing all schools in New York to close by Wednesday, March 18 for two weeks ending April 1. At that time, the state will reassess whether to extend the sc  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Executive Order Mandating Businesses That Require In-Office Personnel to Decrease In-Office Workforce by 75 Percent
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed an executive order mandating businesses that rely on in-office personnel to decrease their in-office workforce by 75 percent. This follows the Governor's directive yesterday that all businesses implement work-from-home policies. Exemptions will be made for essential service industries, including shipping, media, warehousing, grocery and food production, pharmacies, hea  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Executive Order Mandating Businesses That Require In-Office Personnel to Decrease In-Office Workforce by 75 Percent
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 19: Let me introduce the people who are with us . We want to give you an updated briefing. From my far right our Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker, to my immediate right special guest Michaela Kennedy Cuomo, to my left Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa, to her left Budget Director Robert Mujica. Let me make a couple of points if I can today. Again, the context perspective is probabl  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs the 'New York State on PAUSE' Executive Order
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced he is signing the "New York State on PAUSE" executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. It includes a new directive that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, and temporarily bans all non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason. Gover  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs the 'New York State on Pause' Executive Order
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 20: Happy Friday, it is almost time for the weekend. Is there a weekend if you did not work during the week? Let me introduce who we have here starting at the far left, James Malatras who everybody knows, Budget Director Rob Mujica, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa, Dr. Howard Zucker from the Health Department and General Patrick Murphy. We call him General Patrick Murphy. General Pa  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Urges Unprecedented Federal Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 15: I sent the President a letter. That is a very rare occasion for me. I said to the president in the letter, I offer these suggestions as a governor, as a former cabinet secretary member, as a person who knows how the state government works and how the federal government works, this is the state that has the highest number of cases. I said to the president in all sincerity, there's no place  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Urges Unprecedented Federal Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on March 15: I sent the President a letter. That is a very rare occasion for me. I said to the president in the letter, I offer these suggestions as a governor, as a former cabinet secretary member, as a person who knows how the state government works and how the federal government works, this is the state that has the highest number of cases. I said to the president in all sincerity, there's no place  more

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo: Pennsylvania Joins New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Regional Coalition to Combat COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is joining their coalition to implement a regional approach to combatting COVID-19. The four governors announced indoor portions of retail shopping malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys in the four states will close by 8 PM Thursday - an expansion of the  more

N.Y. Health Department, Financial Services Department Announce Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * - Remind New Yorkers That There is No Cost Sharing for COVID-19 Testing Across Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plans * * * NY State of Health, together with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), announced that New York will make a Special Enrollment Period available to New Yorkers during which eligible individuals will be able t  more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Demands Help From Federal Government
NEW YORK, March 20 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on March 19: * * * - New Yorkers should text COVID to 692-692 to get regular updates on the latest developments regarding COVID-19 - Text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish * * * Mayor de Blasio updated New Yorkers on the City's response efforts to COVID-19. To ensure the City's frontline healthcare workers are able to adequately treat COVID-19, the Mayor has demanded the federal government repleni  more

N.Y. Mayor De Blasio: New York City to Close All School Buildings and Transition to Remote Learning
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on March 15: * * * - New Yorkers should text COVID to 692-692 to get regular updates on the latest developments regarding COVID-19 - Text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish * * * Mayor Bill de Blasio announced new updates on the City's response to COVID-19. The City will move towards a remote learning model for all school days until Spring Recess. Students will not report to school buildings for in  more

N.Y. PSC Acts to Encourage Heat Pumps
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 19: * * * - New Apartment Building in Troy Provides a Preview of Energy Smart Construction - Ground Source Heat Pumps Provide a Clean, Carbon-Free Way to Heat Buildings * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) authorized a new apartment building in Troy, Rensselaer County, to submeter electricity to allow it to provide clean energy to its residents. Th  more

N.Y. PSC Approves Wireless Phone Company to Provide Lifeline Services
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 19: * ** - TruConnect Will Provide Discounted Voice and Internet Services to Low-Income Customers * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) approved Sage Telecom Communications' request to be allowed to provide cell phone service to low-income customers in New York State under the federal Lifeline service program. The company, which does business as TruC  more

N.Y. PSC Expands Access to Data Needed to Meet State's Clean Energy Goals
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 19: * * * - New Policies will Establish Privacy and Cybersecurity Requirements for Access to Energy Related Data - Comprehensive Data Initiative Supports New York's Green New Deal Strategy and Nation-Leading Mandate to Achieve Economy-Wide Carbon Neutrality * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) initiated a proceeding to address the strategic use of   more

N.Y. PSC Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 19: * * * - Increased Numbers of Readily Accessible Charging Stations Expected to Encourage More Electric Vehicle Purchasing by New York Consumers - Electric Vehicle Deployment Will Play a Key Role in Meeting the Dramatic Carbon Reduction Goals Under Governor's Green New Deal While Combating Climate Change * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) impro  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Final March 19, 2020 Agenda
ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following meeting agenda: The Public Service Commission announced that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, March 19, 2020, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany. To reduce the potential community spread of COVID-19, members of the public will be allowed to observe the session via webcast only. The session agenda is as follo  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on EDF Renewables Development
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Honorable Beverly Gambino, Supervisor, Town of Sardinia, 12320 Savage Road, Sardinia, New York 14134, beverlygambino@outlook.com RE: Case 19-F-0602 - Application of EDF Renewables Development, Inc. for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility Public Needs Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Construction of the Genesee Road Solar Energy Center in the Towns  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Empire Solar
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: James A. Muscato II, Esq., Robert A. Panasci, Esq., Young / Sommer LLC, Executive Woods, Five Palisades Drive, Albany, NY 12205, jmuscato@youngsommer.com, rpanasci@youngsommer.com Re: Case 20-F-0085 - Application of Empire Solar, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to Construct a 125-MWac Solar Powered Electric Generatin  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on High Bridge Wind
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: James A. Muscato II, Esq., Laura K. Bomyea Darling, Young / Sommer LLC, Executive Woods, 5 Palisades Drive, Albany, NY 12205, jmuscato@youngsommer.com; ldarling@youngsommer.com Re: Case 18-F-0262 - Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for Construction of the High Bridge Wind Project Locat  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Sandarelli Vs. Neri Vs. National Grid
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Ms. Donna Sandarelli, Mr. Michael Sandarelli, Ms. Susan Neri Re: Case 19-E-0731 (983636, 954068) Sandarelli vs. Neri vs. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid Dear Mr. and Ms. Sandarelli and Ms. Neri: At its session of March 19, 2020, the Public Service Commission (Commission) reviewed your rehearing petitions from the Commission Designee's October 24, 2019 d  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Utility Rate Analysis Consultants
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Mr. Douglas DiCeglio, President, Utility Rate Analysis Consultants (URAC), 156 Scranton Avenue, Lynbrook, New York 11563 RE: Case 19-M-0577 - Petition of Utility Rate Analysis Consultants for a Declaratory Ruling Concerning National Grid Response to Consumer Complaints Dear Mr. DiCeglio: At its session of March 19, 2020, the Commission reviewed the Utility Rate Analysis Con  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Champlain Hudson Power Express
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 10-T-0139) involving Champlain Hudson Power Express: Application of Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the PSL for the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of a High Voltage Direct Current Circuit from the Canadian Border to New York City. NOTICE POSTPONING INFORMATION FORUMS AND PUBLIC S  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Corning Natural Gas
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 20-G-0101) involving Corning Natural Gas: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Corning Natural Gas Corporation for Gas Service. NOTICE SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT In an order issued June 15, 2017, in Case 16-G-0369, the New York Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the terms of a Joint Proposal that established a three-year   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Corning Natural Gas
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 20-G-0101) involving Corning Natural Gas: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Corning Natural Gas Corporation for Gas Service. NOTICE SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT In an order issued June 15, 2017, in Case 16-G-0369, the New York Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the terms of a Joint Proposal that established a three-year   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving East Point Energy Center
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 17-F-0599) involving East Point Energy Center: Application of East Point Energy Center, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Construction of a Solar Electric Generating Facility Located in the Town of Sharon, Schoharie County. NOTICE POSTPONING PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the pu  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving EDF Renewables
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 19-F-0602) involving EDF Renewables: Application of EDF Renewables for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for Construction the Genesee Road Solar Energy Center in the Towns of Sardinia and Concord, Erie County. NOTICE OF FILING OF A PRELIMINARY SCOPING STATEMENT AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING COMMENTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on March 13  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Heritage Wind
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 16-F-0546) involving Heritage Wind: Application of Heritage Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Wind Energy Generating Facility in the Town of Barre, Orleans County, NY. NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF INTERVENOR FUNDS AND SCHEDULE FOR SUBMITTING FUNDING REQUESTS On March 13, 2020, Heritage Wind LLC (Heritage), a wholly-o  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Niagara Mohawk Power
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 19-E-0694) involving Niagara Mohawk Power: Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for Approval of a Transfer or Lease of Street Lighting Facilities to the Town of Eden with an Original Cost of Over $100,000. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that an Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared in connection with the ap  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Rochester Gas and Electric
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 19-E-0693) involving Rochester Gas and Electric: Petition of Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation for Approval to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to the Town of Farmington Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 70 with an Original Cost of Over $100,000. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that an Environmental Impact St  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice on Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 18-E-0138) on Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure. NOTICE POSTPONING CONFERENCE AND WORKING GROUP PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the EV Make-Ready Conference (Conference) and the EV Readiness Working Group (Working Group) scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2020, are hereb  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Consolidated Edison Co. of New York
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 19-E-0189) involving Consolidated Edison Co. of New York: Petition of Multiple Individuals to Remedy Certain Actions and Practices of Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc. ORDER DENYING PETITION BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On February 28, 2019, several residential customers (Petitioners) filed a petition requesting that the Public Service Commission (Commission) grant relie  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving National Grid NY
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0038) involving National Grid NY: Tariff filing by The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY to Make Revisions to its Gas Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 12, to Correct a Misplacement of Tariff Language Regarding Service Line Access. ORDER APPROVING TARIFF AMENDMENTS BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On January 24, 2020, The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Niagara Mohawk Power
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 19-E-0694) involving Niagara Mohawk Power: Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for Approval of a Transfer or Lease of Street Lighting Facilities to the Town of Eden with an Original Cost of Over $100,000. ORDER APPROVING TRANSFER OF STREET LIGHTING FACILITIES BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 29, 2019, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (National  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Time Warner Cable Northeast
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-V-0040) involving Time Warner Cable Northeast: Petition of Time Warner Cable Northeast LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with Town of Scio, Allegany County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On January 27, 2020, Time Warner Cable Northeast LLC/1 l/k/a Charter Communications submitted an application for approval of the renewal of its cable tel  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Verizon New York
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 19-V-0617) involving Verizon New York: Petition of Verizon New York Inc. for an Order of Entry for 125 East 93rd Street, Manhattan. ORDER OF ENTRY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND On June 6, 2018, Verizon New York Inc. (Verizon or the Company) filed a Verified Petition for an Order of Entry (petition) seeking access to 125 East 93rd Street, Manhattan, New York (premis  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Preliminary March 19, 2020 Agenda
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following meeting agenda: The Public Service Commission announced that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, March 19, 2020, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany. To reduce the potential community spread of COVID-19, members of the public will be allowed to observe the session via webcast only. The session agenda is as follo  more

N.Y. PSC Launches Proceeding to Improve Transparency of Natural Gas Planning and Investments in New York
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 19: * * * - Proceeding Envisions Fundamental Shift in Way Gas Utilities Do Business in New York * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) commenced a proceeding to ensure more useful and comprehensive planning for natural gas usage and investments in New York State. "Recent events have shown that we need smarter, more comprehensive and more transparent   more

N.Y. PSC: National Grid Pays $658,000 To Settle 2018 Gas Explosion in Herkimer County
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 19: * * * - Utility Shareholders Will Cover Costs to Improve, Strengthen Worker Training - Company Improves Operations and Programs Related to Gas Service Line Inspections * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) adopted the terms of a joint proposal between Department of Public Service (Department) staff and National Grid's upstate gas company regardi  more

N.Y. State Assembly Speaker Heastie Issues Statement on Coronavirus
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following statement by Speaker Carl Heastie on coronavirus: Recognizing that there are extraordinary events unfolding by the hour, I convened a conference call this afternoon with my Assembly Majority colleagues. During the call, members were provided an update on what has occurred in the last few days, and instructed on internal contacts regarding continuity of operations and staffing concerns. Each member has unique circumst  more

N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was convicted in Warren County Court of two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree and related false filing charges, related to his diversion of federal and state grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake George, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas   more

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation and NYSERDA Announce $24 Million in Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Support All-Electric Transit Buses in Environmental Justice Communities
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on March 20: The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that more than $24 million is now available to replace diesel-powered transit buses with new all-electric transit buses, which will help improve air quality, reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate  more

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Announces Laura Gidney as Winner of Annual Wayne W. Jones Award of Excellence
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - First Woman to Receive Award that Recognizes Outstanding Participation in DEC's Volunteer Hunter Safety Instructor Program * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the agency has awarded Laura Gidney of Orange County with its eighth annual DEC Region 3 Wayne W. Jones Award of Excellence, recognizing Gidney's outstan  more

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. 2020 marks 50 years for DEC and 140 Years for Conservation Police Officers. In 1880, the first eight Game Prot  more

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Postpones April 3 Exams for Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Leashed Tracking Dog Licenses
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Exams Now Scheduled for August 14, 2020 * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that out of an abundance of caution and to limit the community spread of COVID-19, DEC has postponed the examinations scheduled for April 3, 2020, to practice the sport of falconry, become a wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking do  more

N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Updates 'DECinfo Locator' With Water-Related Data, New User-Friendly Enhancements
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * - Online Tool Lets Users Track Active Layers and Data Updates and Improves Access to Recreational Information * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that DECinfo Locator, the agency's interactive data application, now includes downloadable annual water withdrawal reports and functionality updates to improve user experien  more

N.Y. State Department of Motor Vehicles to Serve Customers by Reservation Only, Adjourn All Traffic Violation Bureau Hearings
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: Consistent with the guidance from Governor Cuomo and the New York State Department of Health to reduce the community spread of COVID-19, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles will be requiring reservations at State-run offices in the five boroughs of New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Albany and Onondaga counties. The reservation-only policy will   more

N.Y. State Education Department and New York's Public Television Stations Announce Expanded Remote Learning During Statewide School Closure
ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * - Local Public Media Channels to Broadcast Educational Content for Pre-K to 12th Grade - New Remote Continuity of Learning Resources Website Launches * * * The New York State Education Department and New York's nine public television stations announced that expanded educational resources and "Learn-at-Home" programming is now available for all of New York's students in response to   more

N.Y. State Education Department Issues Updated Guidance to Schools Regarding Novel Coronavirus During Statewide School Closure
ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on March 18: * * * - Guidance Outlines Measures to Ensure Continuity of Learning and Child Nutrition Services - Updated Information Posted on NYSED Coronavirus Webpage * * * The New York State Education Department recently issued updated guidance in accordance with Executive Order 202.4, which requires that school districts, charter schools and non-public schools to close no later than, M  more

NBCUniversal Broadens Access to News Networks, Programming, Ensuring Everyone Has Vital News, Information Needed During Coronavirus Pandemic
NEW YORK, March 21 -- NBCUniversal issued the following news release: NBCUniversal announced that it is widening the distribution of its national news programming during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. NBCUniversal is making MSNBC and CNBC available, in partnership with its distribution partners, to all their video customers, regardless of the packages to which they subscribe. Subscribers can view this content through their video provider or through MSNBC's and CNBC's online platforms on an   more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at ABC's Close With Bill Ritter
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 15 on appearance at ABC's Close with Bill Ritter: Bill Ritter: And good morning, everyone. Welcome to Up Close, I'm Bill Ritter. Our lives have been changed, no two ways around that. Even if you're still having a hard time wrapping your head around all this, it is hard to ignore all the signs out there. The coronavirus pandemic, so many things we perhaps take for granted have now closed. We're talking B  more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at Brian Lehrer Show
NEW YORK, March 21 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 20 on appearance at Brian Lehrer Show: Brian Lehrer: And now we start as we usually do on Fridays with our weekly Ask the Mayor segment - my questions and yours for Mayor Bill de Blasio at 212-433-WNYC - 212-433-9692 - or, you can tweet a question, just use the hashtag #AsktheMayor. And good morning, Mr. Mayor, welcome back to WNYC. Mayor Bill de Blasio: Good morning, Brian. And thank you and all the p  more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at CNN's State of the Union
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 15 on appearance at CNN's State of the Union: Brianna Keilar: Welcome back to State of the Union. I'm Brianna Keilar in for Jake Tapper. A week ago, it was a request that seemed impossible, avoid crowds in the Big Apple. But New York City has taken some major steps to slow the spread of coronavirus as more people test positive there, including a guest at the city's Ronald McDonald House and a New York C  more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at Hot 97
NEW YORK, March 19 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 18 on appearance at Hot 97: Ebro Darden: It's Ebro in the Morning. It's time to get serious, though. We're about to get a COVID update. Let's give it up one time - we have Mayor Bill de Blasio on the line. Round of applause. [Applause] How you doing, Bill? Laura Stylez: Good morning. Mayor Bill de Blasio: Good morning, good morning. You know what? We're all in this fight together, that's what I got   more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at MSNBC
NEW YORK, March 19 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on on March 18 on appearance at MSNBC: Brian Williams: Rachel and I have a special guest here in the studio, that would be the Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio. Mr. Mayor, thank you, on a busy night, for coming by. I guess I'd like to begin by asking you the number - best known number of active cases in the City of New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio: Yeah, Brian, I'm really sorry to tell you this because the   more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at MSNBC's Am Joy
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 14 on appearance at MSNBC's Am Joy: Joy Reid: And joining me now is New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio who's here, and I feel like we're not sitting far enough apart, even though it is great to see you. Mayor Bill de Blasio: We'll make it work. Reid: Yeah, we're going to try and make it work. So, the testing thing I think is really - and you know, maybe I'm a bit obsessed with it because at this point  more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at MSNBC's Morning Joe
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 16 on appearance at MSNBC's Morning Joe: Mika Brzezinski: With us we have White House reporter for the Associated Press, Jonathan Lemire; Washington anchor for BBC World News America, Katty Kay; and professor at Princeton University, Eddie Glaude Jr. Joining the conversation, the host of MSNBC's PoliticsNation and President of the National Action Network. Reverend Al Sharpton and the Mayor of New York C  more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at NY1
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 16 on appearance at NY1: Pat Kiernan: More than a million public school kids are not attending school today and not for the foreseeable future. The Mayor made the announcement yesterday that schools will be closed until at least April 20th. Mayor Bill de Blasio joins me on the phone now. Mayor de Blasio, take us back through that decision-making process on the weekend on the schools. Mayor Bill de Blas  more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at Pix11's Morning News
NEW YORK, March 18 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 17 on appearance at Pix11's Morning News: Dan Mannarino: The coronavirus, swiftly making its way through New York City. And this morning we are getting the very latest information from Mayor Bill de Blasio himself. And good morning to you, Mr. Mayor. A lot has changed since last Wednesday when you were sitting in the studio with me. Now we're talking via phone because of social distancing reasons. Good   more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Appearance at WBLS's Open Line
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 15 on appearance at WBLS's Open Line: Fatiyn Muhammad: Our next guest is on the live line right now and that is the Mayor of the City of New York. And I'm talking about Mayor Bill de Blasio. Good morning, Mr. Mayor, how are you this morning? Mayor Bill de Blasio: I'm doing well. How are you doing today? Muhammad: We are doing the best that we can Mr. Mayor. You have in the studio with me, a good frien  more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Holding Media Availability on Coronavirus
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 14 on holding media availability with Sen. Schumer on coronavirus: Mayor Bill de Blasio: To hear of the death, the first New Yorker to die related to coronavirus. This is a very painful moment. This is a moment we all knew would come. That doesn't make it any easier. I want to say at the outset our hearts go out to her family, our condolences to them, and we will do all we can to support this family in   more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Holding Media Availability on Coronavirus
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 16 on holding media availability on coronavirus: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Okay. As everyone understands, we are in an ever-changing situation. I have no example I can offer you of another situation where, for such a long period of time, we have seen just constant, constant changes. It seems to me we're in the middle of meetings and discussions and, you know, the world is different even in the middle of one  more

New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Holding Media Availability on Coronavirus
NEW YORK, March 18 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on March 17 on holding media availability on coronavirus: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Welcome everybody to our temporary home for these press briefings. And, again, we'll start with this and we probably are going to go to a calling system soon for obvious reasons. But for now, we are here and I have a number of updates to share. Let me start by saying, of course there was a lot of new information every day that's sobe  more

New York State Power Authority: Economic Development Power Allocation Board to Meet March 23
WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 19 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York State Economic Development Power Allocation Board will hold a meeting on Monday, March 23, at 8:45 a.m. The meeting can be viewed by visiting the Power Authority's website at www.nypa.gov and selecting "View" within the "Meetings and Webcasts: Watch Live," box near the center of the page. Contact person for non-media inquiries: Karen Delince (914) 390-8085 Contact person for  more

New York University School of Law: N.Y .State Court of Appeals Grants Request for Distance Learning Waiver, Students Maintain Bar Eligibility
NEW YORK, March 21 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: The New York State Court of Appeals has granted NYU Law's request for a waiver of strict compliance with the state bar's limitations on distance learning for all students enrolled at NYU Law in the Spring 2020 semester. The waiver clears the way for students who are now taking their classes via remote learning to qualify for the New York bar exam after graduation, despite state bar entrance requirements tha  more

New York University: Coronvirus Summary Update Statement, Including Presence of Virus in Community
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York University issued the following statement by spokesman John Beckman on coronavirus: "The University continues to carefully monitor COVID-19 developments and take prudent actions to safeguard the NYU community's health, to check the spread of the virus, and sustain our academic mission. "The University remains open; education and University operations will continue, with classes held remotely and University offices operating through telework technologies. "Recent  more

New York University: Inner Workings
NEW YORK, March 17 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: Katherine Strandburg analyzes arguments for and against greater transparency in the algorithmic decision-making that increasingly affects us all. In 1770, the Hungarian inventor Wolfgang von Kempelen debuted a chess-playing machine known as the Mechanical Turk, which defeated the likes of Napoleon Bonaparte and Benjamin Franklin. Spectators marveled, until the truth finally came to light: A human chess maste  more

New York University: New Genetic Screening Platform Using CRISPR Technology for Targeting Thousands of Genes in Massively Parallel Fashion
NEW YORK, March 17 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- New York University issued the following news release on March 16: * * * - Accurate and fast method of finding best guides to detect, target, and knockdown specific RNA targets can be used to probe dark matter of the human genome and RNA viruses like coronavirus and flu * * * CRISPR-based genetic screens have helped scientists identify genes that are key players in sickle-cell anemia, cancer immunotherapy, lung cancer metastasis, and many other dise  more

Northeastern University: What About People Who Aren't Self-Isolating?
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 19 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: Over the weekend, people in Chicago, New York, New Orleans, Boston, and elsewhere in the United States headed to restaurants and bars--flouting instructions to stay at home and avoid large groups in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19--to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day holiday. Federal recommendations from the Trump administration on Monday to avoid such establishments and groups of more than 10 people ha  more

NYPA and Canal Corporation Finance Committee to Meet March 23
WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 19 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation's finance committee will hold a meeting on Monday, March 23, at 9 a.m. The meeting can be viewed by visiting the Power Authority's website at www.nypa.gov and selecting "View" within the "Meetings and Webcasts: Watch Live" box near the center of the page. Contact person for non-media inquiries: Karen Delince (914) 390-8085. Contact perso  more

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities: Non-Essential Employees Statewide Not to Report to Work Beginning March 17
ALBANY, N.Y., March 18 -- The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities issued the following news: To further support COVID-19 containment efforts, the Executive Chamber is directing that all non-essential New York State employees across the state should not report to work for two weeks, beginning Tuesday, March 17. This expands an earlier directive for non-essential staff that was limited to nine downstate counties. Non-essential employees will not need to charge accrua  more

Orange & Rockland Utilities, Rockland Electric Co. to Close Customer Walk-In Business Centers
PEARL RIVER, New York, March 19 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: For the safety of their customers and employees, Orange & Rockland and Rockland Electric Company are temporarily shutting down all their walk-In community business offices effective Thursday, March 19. Customer still can do business with O&R and Rockland Electric Company online via oru.com/my account (https://www.oru.com/en/login?url=%252fen%252faccounts-billing%252fdashboard&returnUrl=%2Fen%2Fa  more

Orange & Rockland Utilities, Rockland Electric Co. to Customers - We're All in This Together
PEARL RIVER, New York, March 19 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Orange & Rockland and Rockland Electric Company have expanded their efforts to support their customers in New York and New Jersey as they face the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The company is committed to helping its customers and their family, friends and neighbors get through this difficult time. "While so much is changing each day, one thing I know is how committed all Con Edison   more

Pa. Gov. Wolf Puts Statewide COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts in Effect, Stresses Need for Every Pennsylvanian to Take Action to Stop Spread
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 16: Governor Tom Wolf announced that mitigation efforts put into effect over the past few days in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Allegheny counties will now be in effect statewide, beginning at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, March 17. "Earlier today, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut imposed similar restrictions, and I thank the residents of these states for joining Pennsylvania i  more

Paul Hastings: Advance Invests $200 Million in Scopely
NEW YORK, March 20 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, represented Advance, a family investment business, in a $200 million investment in Scopely, a leading company in the fast-growing mobile games space. The $200 million investment from Advance is part of Scopely's Series D funding, which included an additional $200 million from The Chernin Group for a total of $400 million. Scopely plans to use the additional capital to furthe  more

Paul Hastings: Jaguar Growth Partners and JHJ Logistics Acquire Brilliant, a Leading China Logistics Property Company
HONG KONG, China, March 18 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, represented Jaguar Growth Partners' first Asia-focused fund (the "Fund") and JHJ Logistics Limited in connection with the formation of a joint venture (the "Venture") to acquire Brilliant (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd. ("Brilliant"). Paul Hastings also represented the Fund in the formation of a new private equity fund dedicated to real estate o  more

Pfizer Announces Positive Top-Line Results From Third Phase 3 Trial of Abrocitinib for Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis, Which Showed Improvements in Skin Clearance, Disease Extent and Severity, and Itch
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) announced that JADE COMPARE (B7451029) met its co-primary efficacy endpoints. The Phase 3 study evaluated the safety and efficacy of abrocitinib, an investigational oral once-daily Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor, in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who were also on background topical therapy. The study also included an active control arm, dupilumab, a biologic treat  more

Pfizer Announces Top-Line Results From Phase 3 Study of 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) announced top-line results from one of its Phase 3 studies (NCT03760146), which evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of its 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (20vPnC) candidate in adults 18 years of age or older not previously vaccinated against pneumococcal disease. The primary immunogenicity objectives of non-inferiority for the 20 serotypes included in 20vPnC in adults   more

Pfizer Invites Public to View and Listen to Webcast of April 28 Conference Call With Analysts
NEW YORK, March 18 -- Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on March 17: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) invites investors and the general public to view and listen to a webcast of a conference call with investment analysts at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. The purpose of the call is to provide an update on Pfizer's results, as reflected in the company's First Quarter 2020 Performance Report, to be issued that morning. To view and listen to the webcast and view th  more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman: Invitae Closes $95 Million Diploid Deal
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: San Francisco-based medical genetics firm Invitae has purchased artificial intelligence software company Diploid for about $95 million. Leuven, Belgium-based Diploid has developed an AI software called Moon, which seeks to diagnose rare diseases based on next-generation sequencing data and patient information. The purchase price consists of $32 million in cash and $63 million in common stock.  more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman: Latest New York Hire Furthers Continued Growth, Leadership in M&A, Private Equity
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Brian McKenna, a seasoned M&A, private equity and financial services practitioner, has joined Pillsbury's Corporate practice in New York as a special counsel. He was previously a partner with Mayer Brown. With a broad transactional practice, McKenna handles private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments globally. He advises financial institu  more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman: Retired Partner Richard Zaragoza to Receive WBA Distinguished Service Award
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 20: Pillsbury retired partner, Richard "Dick" Zaragoza, will receive the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association's 2020 Distinguished Service Award. The award was established to recognize those who "reflect the values embodied in the Wisconsin broadcast industry of promoting economic vitality, engagement in civic affairs, advocacy for the First Amendment and dissemination of community inform  more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman: Silicon Labs Acquires Redpine Signals for $308 Million
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Silicon Labs recently announced that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Pillsbury client Redpine Signals to acquire the company's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth business, development center in Hyderabad, India and extensive patent portfolio for $308 million. Silicon Labs is a leading provider of silicon, software and solution products focused on performance, energy savings, co  more

Polsinelli Adds M&A Lawyer Daniel Valsamopoulos to the Firm's Corporate and Transactional Practice
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 17 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news release: Polsinelli, an Am Law 100 firm, announced that Daniel F. Valsamopoulos has joined the firm in New York as a Shareholder in Polsinelli's Corporate and Transactional practice. Valsamopoulos was previously a partner at Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker and Sharfstein, LLP, a boutique law firm on Long Island. Valsamopoulos regularly represents private investment firms and private and public companies in  more

Public Service Enterprise Group Long Island Implements Operational Updates to Continue to Safeguard Customer and Employee Health
UNIONDALE, New York, March 21 -- Public Service Electric and Gas Long Island, a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group, issued the following news release: PSEG Long Island continues to monitor developments regarding COVID-19 while providing safe and reliable electricity to its 1.1 million customers. Our priority is the safety and well-being of our customers, employees and the communities we serve. In an effort to help minimize the exposure of COVID-19 for our employees, customers and the  more

Reed Smith Signs United Nations Global LGBTI Standards of Conduct
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Reed Smith is proud to announce that it has become a signatory to the United Nations Global LGBTI Standards of Conduct, in furtherance of its unwavering support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and intersex community. The Standards of Conduct, developed by the United Nations Human Rights Office, are a set of five codes of conduct created in order to protect LGBTI people from discrimination in the workpla  more

Rochester Institute of Technology Encourages Students to Not Return to Campus
ROCHESTER, New York, March 17 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Courses Resume March 23 Through Alternative Modes * * * Dear members of the RIT community, Given how rapidly the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is developing, it has become imperative that RIT update and clarify actions the university is taking that will affect the remainder of the spring semester. Please know that all measures being put into place, no matter how disappointi  more

Rochester Institute of Technology's K-12 Program Partners With Army
ROCHESTER, New York, March 19 [TNSgrants] -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: RIT's K-12 University Center is leveraging the university's strength in experiential learning and career readiness in a new partnership with the Army Educational Outreach Program. RIT will receive $14 million to expand the Army's apprenticeship programs and cultivate a STEM-literate workforce that reflects the nation's demographics. The five-year grant is funded through the Depart  more

Rochester Institute of Technology: Coronavirus Updates - Housing, Campus Operations, Continuing Coursework
ROCHESTER, New York, March 17 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release on March 16: Official federal, state, and local response and guidance on dealing with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly as the outbreak progresses. We will do our best to keep you informed of what you need to know regarding RIT's response. We remind you that your best resource for that information is our dedicated website, www.rit.edu/coronavirus. Please check this website on   more

S&P Global Platts: BHP Continues to Run Mining Operations Despite Coronavirus
NEW YORK, March 19 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: Global mining company BHP said Thursday it is ramping up safety for its workers to keep its facilities going as mining companies around the world halt operations in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has battered global markets on fears it is pushing the global economy into recession. In a statement to the market BHP said operations continues with additional monitoring and pr  more

S&P Global Platts: Oil Settles Sharply Lower as Coronavirus Containment Efforts Spread
NEW YORK, March 21 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: Oil prices finished the week lower amid stepped-up US COVID-19 containment efforts, and a lack of clarity regarding US efforts to bail out domestic oil producers. April WTI settled down 2.79 at $22.43/b and ICE May Brent was $1.49 lower at $26.98/b. Front-month WTI briefly crossed the $20/b level in the final minutes of trading, before bouncing to settle down 11% on the day. New York Governor Andr  more

S&P Global Platts: SEIA Seeing Solar Project Delays Due to Coronavirus
NEW YORK, March 21 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: On the same day New Jersey regulators reported a record number of solar power project installations in 2019, national trade group Solar Energy Industry Association said Friday it is seeing an uptick in project delays due to COVID-19 impacting the sector. "This is a critically important issue and a rapidly changing situation," Abigail Ross Hopper, SEIA's president and CEO, said during a webinar with   more

S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices Show Composite Rate Unchanged in February 2020
NEW YORK, March 18 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, issued the following news release: * * * - Bank Card Default Rate Higher For Fourth Consecutive Month * * * S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released data through February 2020 for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The indices represent a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults and show that the composite rate was unchanged at 1.02%. The bank card default rate increased 13 basis poin  more

Scholastic Issues Financials for Q3 of 2020
NEW YORK, March 20 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on March 19: Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, reported financial results for the Company's fiscal third quarter ended February 29, 2020. Third quarter revenue was $373.3 million, an increase of $13.2 million or 4%, compared to $360.1 million in the third quarter of 2019. The year-over-year increase in reve  more

State Labor Department Releases Preliminary January 2020 Area Unemployment Rates
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news: The New York State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for January 2020. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State's area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. From January 2019 to January 2020,  more

Statement From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- The New York State Assembly issued the following joint statement by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie: "It has come to our attention that two of our Assembly colleagues - Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron - have been diagnosed with COVID-19. It is important to note that both members have not been in Albany since early March for separate reasons. Speaker Heastie has been in contact with both members and we are taking swift action   more

Statement From Mayor De Blasio on First Coronavirus Death in New York City
NEW YORK, March 17 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following statement on first coronavirus death in New York city: "Today, we are confirming our first death due to severe complications from COVID-19. "The patient, an elderly woman with advanced emphysema, was admitted to the hospital last week as one of our first cases, and had been in critical condition ever since. "We've known from the outset that these people are the most at risk in this pandemic, and today's news is a sad con  more

Statement From N.Y. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "It has come to our attention that two of our Assembly colleagues - Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron - have been diagnosed with COVID-19. It is important to note that both members have not been in Albany since early March for separate reasons. Speaker Heastie has been in contact with both members and we are taking swift action to address this situation. "We have spoken with the Senate and are undert  more

SUNY Poly Essential and Non-Essential Employee Guidance Related to COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: Dear SUNY Poly State and RF Employees, As our institution continues to enact its plans and adapt to the latest guidance addressing the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to provide clarifying updates for non-essential employees. Please find this information below. We appreciate your patience as we navigate new considerations each day and aim to keep you u  more

SUNY Poly State and RF Employee Remote Work Directive
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: Dear SUNY Poly State and RF Employees, At the direction of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State is asking non-essential employees to temporarily work from an alternate location to promote recommended social distancing and limit population density, which should help to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and assist in addressing childcare issues resulti  more

SUNY: Even a Hurricane, Or Two, Can't Stop Regrowth in Parts Of Caribbean Coral Forest
BUFFALO, New York, March 17 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: * * * - But other parts of these Caribbean ecosystems continue to decline, and one species cannot simply replace the other, says UB researcher * * * Soft corals at three sites in the U.S. Virgin Islands were able to recover from the destructive effects of nearly back-to-back Category 5 storms in 2017, but the story of these apparently hardy communities of col  more

SUNY: Governor - Non-Essential Employees Should Stay Home
CORTLAND, N.Y., March 17 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: The following message was sent on behalf of SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum: To the SUNY Cortland community, Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday directed all New York state employees designated as non-essential to work from home starting Tuesday, March 17. We are still working through the details of what this means for SUNY Cortland, and appreciate your cooperation and patience as we   more

SUNY: March 15, 2020 Utica Campus Message From Interim Pres. Dr. Grace Wang Regarding COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, March 17 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: To Students, Faculty, and Staff at SUNY Poly's Utica Campus, We wanted to let you know that SUNY Poly is implementing and encouraging non-essential employees to take liberal leave on Monday, March 16, 2020. We want to be as proactive as possible to reduce employee population density on campus, in addition to helping employees respond to childcare issues as a result of area   more

Teens Nationwide Receive Top Honors in the 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: The nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers announced the national award recipients of the 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, including the sixteen recipients of the program's highest honor, the Gold Medal Portfolio Awards, which include $10,000 scholarships. The nation's longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for young artists an  more

The Princeton Review's 2020 College Hopes & Worries Survey Reports on 12,800 Students' & Parents' 'Dream' Colleges and Application Perspectives
NEW YORK, March 18 -- The Princeton Review issued the following news release on March 17: It's nail-biting season for the three million high school seniors applying to college -- and for their equally anxious parents. Now through April, college decision letters and financial aid award offers are landing in inboxes and mailboxes nationwide. According to The Princeton Review(R) -- the education services company that has helped students research and gain admission to colleges since 1981 -- stress  more

UB Community Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
BUFFALO, New York, March 19 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: A member of the University at Buffalo community has tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the university learned from the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH). This is the first confirmed case among the UB community, and the individual is in mandatory isolation in their off-campus private residence, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   more

UB Releases Statement About COVID-19 Cases in Erie County
BUFFALO, New York, March 17 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Editor's note: This statement was updated following Erie County's announcement at 7:30 p.m. that four additional people tested positive for COVID-19. The first seven confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Erie County are not believed to be directly connected to the University at Buffalo as students, faculty, staff or visiting scholars. The entire UB community extends  more

UBS Announces Mandatory Redemption of ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Closed-End Fund ETN Due December 10, 2043
NEW YORK, March 20 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: UBS Investment Bank announced that all outstanding notes of the ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Closed-End Fund ETN due December 10, 2043 (Ticker: CEFL) (the "Series A Securities") and the ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Closed-End Fund ETN Series B due December 10, 2043 (Ticker: CEFZ) (the "Series B Securities", and together with the Series A Securities, "the Securities") will be mandatorily redeemed in   more

UBS Announces Mandatory Redemption of ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Diversified High Income ETN Due November 12, 2043
NEW YORK, March 19 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: UBS Investment Bank announced that all outstanding notes of the Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Diversified High Income ETN due November 12, 2043 (Ticker: DVHL) (the "Securities") will be mandatorily redeemed in accordance with the terms of the Securities as a result of the occurrence of an Acceleration Upon Minimum Indicative Value on March 17, 2020 (the "Acceleration Date"), triggered as a result of the intra  more

UBS Announces Mandatory Redemption of ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged High Dividend Low Volatility ETN Due September 30, 2044
NEW YORK, March 19 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: UBS Investment Bank announced that all outstanding notes of the Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Low Volatility ETN due September 30, 2044 (Ticker: HDLV) (the "Securities") will be mandatorily redeemed in accordance with the terms of the Securities as a result of the occurrence of an Acceleration Upon Minimum Indicative Value on March 16, 2020 (the "Acceleration Date"), triggered as a result of   more

UBS Announces Mandatory Redemption of ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Mortgage REIT ETN Due October 16, 2042
NEW YORK, March 19 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: UBS Investment Bank announced that all outstanding notes of the Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Mortgage REIT ETN due October 16, 2042 (Ticker: MORL) (the "Series A Securities") and the Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Mortgage REIT ETN Series B due October 16, 2042 (Ticker: MRRL) (the "Series B Securities", and together with the Series A Securities, "the Securities") will be mandatorily redeemed in accordance with the   more

UBS Announces Mandatory Redemption of ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged MSCI REIT Index ETN Due May 5, 2045
NEW YORK, March 20 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: UBS Investment Bank announced that all outstanding notes of the Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged MSCI US REIT Index due May 5, 2045 (Ticker: LRET) (the "Securities") will be mandatorily redeemed in accordance with the terms of the Securities as a result of the occurrence of an Acceleration Upon Minimum Indicative Value on March 18, 2020 (the "Acceleration Date"), triggered as a result of the intraday indicative   more

UBS Announces Mandatory Redemption of ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Wells Fargo MLP Ex-Energy ETN Due June 24, 2044
NEW YORK, March 19 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: UBS Investment Bank announced that all outstanding notes of the Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Wells Fargo MLP Ex-Energy ETN due June 24, 2044 (Ticker: LMLP) (the "Securities") will be mandatorily redeemed in accordance with the terms of the Securities as a result of the occurrence of an Acceleration Upon Minimum Indicative Value on March 16, 2020 (the "Acceleration Date"), triggered as a result of the intrada  more

Upstate Introduces an Online Coronavirus Assessment Tool
SYRACUSE, New York, March 21 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University has introduced an online Coronavirus Assessment Tool to provide the public with answers to their questions about the coronavirus and possible symptoms. The development of the assessment tool is a joint effort between Upstate and Microsoft. The online assessment tool, known as a chatbot, asks users a series of questions about whether one has s  more

Upstate Using Project ECHO to Offer Experts, Share Advice on COVID-19
SYRACUSE, New York, March 21 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * - Next Session March 26 * * * Upstate Medical University is tapping into its existing telehealth programming to share vital information and foster communication among medical professionals from around the country about COVID-19. For the last two years, Upstate has been part of the global Project ECHO network, which uses teleconferencing to give access to expert  more

Virginia Gov. Northam Issues Proclamation on Fresh Air Fund Day
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 21 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the Fresh Air Fund provides free outdoor summer experiences to thousands of children from New York City's lower-income communities each summer; and WHEREAS, the Fresh Air Fund allows New York City children to visit the homes of volunteer host families along the East Coast and Southern Canada; and WHEREAS, Virginia families have been participating in the Fresh Air Fund's Friendly Town  more

White & Case Advises ADLER Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft on Euros 2 Billion Bonds Restructuring
NEW YORK, March 19 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: White & Case LLP has advised ADLER Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft on the restructuring of bonds with an aggregate principal amount of Euros 2 billion. The restructuring consisted of two components: a consensus solicitation with respect to two bonds governed by New York law and bondholder meetings (votes without meeting) under the German Bond Act with respect to three bonds governed by German law. The respecti  more

White & Case Advises Fawaz Abdulaziz Al Hokair on $800 Million Dual-Currency Refinancing
NEW YORK, March 17 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Fawaz Abdulaziz Al Hokair Co., a leading diversified fashion, beauty, and food retailer in Saudi Arabia with international operations across 13 countries and long term relationships with more than 80 leading international retail brands, on its dual-currency US$800 million refinancing package. "We have a strong relationship with Fawaz Abdulaziz Al Hokair and its grou  more

White & Case Joins Norrsken Foundation Action Against Corona Initiative
NEW YORK, March 21 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP, through its Stockholm office, has joined the Norrsken Foundation's Action Against Corona initiative, which aims to support solutions to the global coronavirus pandemic. "COVID-19 is a worldwide crisis and, as a global law firm with strong resources and a pro bono commitment across the partnership, we are committed to working with the Norrsken Foundation as it launches this imp  more

With Spread of Coronavirus, N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Calls for Extension of 2020 Census Period
NEW YORK, March 21 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on March 20: Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Census 2020 called on the U.S. Census Bureau to extend 2020 Census operations to ensure a complete and accurate count of all New Yorkers in light of the many challenges and threats posed by the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Especially given that the 2020 Census is the only first census to feature the ability to self-respond to the census online and via phone, the Bure  more

Yeshiva University: Switching on a Protein to Stop HIV
BRONX, New York, March 19 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: The protein rhesus TRIM5alpha potently blocks HIV-1 infection in monkeys, but human TRIM5alpha does not block HIV-1 infection in humans. Now, Felipe Diaz-Griffero, Ph.D., has discovered how to turn on human TRIMalpha in human cells and found that it blocks HIV-1 replication. In a study published online on March 17 in Cell Reports, Dr. Diaz-Griffero and h  more