PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ballard Spahr Housing Finance attorneys represented Greystone Servicing Company LLC, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, in obtaining a Freddie Mac Targeted Affordable Housing multifamily loan that financed two permanent supportive living properties in New York City's Harlem neighborhood. The multifamily shelters, located on West 133rd Street and operated by nonprofit Urba  more

NEW YORK, June 8 -- Baruch College issued the following news: On an unseasonably warm day in early April, a group of Zicklin School of Business undergraduates sat in the lobby of 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, surrounded by nautical cables, old pallets, and panels of shipping crates--items repurposed from the days when this formerly industrial area was a thriving port on Brooklyn's East River. Together with students from the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, the group was there on an experiential  more

NEW YORK, June 8 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news: In the newly released edition of Chambers USA 2024, Curtis is once again commended by clients for its exceptional capabilities in international arbitration and international trade, with multiple practice-level and individual rankings and high praise for the firm and its attorneys. Excellent client feedback for our international funds practice propelled its entry into the Private Equity: Fund Form  more

NEW YORK, June 8 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news: Emanuella Agostinelli, Partner in Milan and insolvency specialist, will be attending the 24th III Annual conference to be held in Singapore on June 10-12. The International Insolvency Institute is a limited-membership organization dedicated to advancing and promoting insolvency as a respected discipline in the international scenario. The Institute, due to its exceptional membership, its internat  more

FREDONIA, New York, June 8 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: State University of New York at Fredonia Department of Visual Arts and New Media Professor Timothy Frerichs has been promoted to the rank of SUNY Distinguished Professor. The rank, conferred by the SUNY Board of Trustees, is for "faculty having achieved national or international prominence and a distinguished reputation within the individual's chosen field through significant contributions  more

NEW YORK, June 8 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following Q&A on June 7, 2024 with Galen McKinley, professor of Earth and environmental sciences: * * * By Olga Rukovets The theme of this year's UN World Oceans Day, celebrated on June 8, is Awaken New Depths. The topic speaks to the enormous complexity of the water surrounding us and hints at its many unknown yet vital functions. One of the ocean's most critical roles invites the questions Lamont  more

NEW YORK, June 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James today applauded the legislative passage of two historic bills to protect children online and address the youth mental health crisis fueled by social media. The bills, sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Nily Rozic, and advanced by Attorney General James in October 2023, will protect children by prohibiting online sites from c  more

NEW YORK, June 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than $350,000 from two Long Island Nissan dealerships, Route 112 Nissan and South Shore Nissan, for overcharging more than 200 New Yorkers who wanted to purchase their leased vehicles at the end of their lease term. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that the dealerships in Patchogue and Amityvil  more

ALBANY, New York, June 8 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the launch of the 2024 'Love Our New York Lands' photo contest. The online contest will feature five monthly themes through mid-October, with the winning images receiving prizes and featured in statewide digital and print campaigns to help i  more

ALBANY, New York, June 8 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural resources and people of New   more

ALBANY, New York, June 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the 20,000-square-foot Bargain Grocery, an affordable grocery store located at 558 River Street, representing phase one of the $75 million mixed-use Flanigan Square development on River Street in Troy, Rensselaer County. Developed by First Columbia, the project spans three buildings and will include more than 200 units of housing,   more

ALBANY, New York, June 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the confirmation of new administration appointees by the Senate. "New Yorkers deserve the best and brightest public servants to lead us into a new era for New York," Governor Hochul said. "These appointees will help ensure that every corner of New York is being served by the best of the best. I could not be more confident in these dedicated public servants and am   more

ALBANY, New York, June 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on June 7, 2024, to update the New Yorkers on the final day of the legislative session: * * * Good evening, everyone. Good to see you all. You look a little tired. It's been a long week, right? You miss me? It's been two days. Pretend it's the Budget. Remember the Budget? I go for months without talking to you. So, here I am. You got me again. I know you wanted to come around because you're anxiously awaiti  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: It's an election year which means politicians are pulling all sorts of stunts to undo their abysmal poll numbers. Earlier this week, Joe Biden tried to reverse his own open border policies with a weak Executive Order as if we wouldn't forget his 64 separate times he has made our border crisis a crisis. Now, Kathy Hochul is trying to save far left Democrats in tough House races and reverse congesti  more

ALBANY, New York, June 8 -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news on June 7, 2024: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced $5 million is now available for demonstration projects that co-locate solar siting and agricultural operations in New York State. Through the Environmental Research Program, this funding will support researchers, solar developers, farmers, non-profit organizations, and local gove  more

TROY, New York, June 8 (TNSres) -- Sage Colleges issued the following news: The New York State Food Summit on June 12 at Russell Sage College's Albany campus will bring together approximately 400 food assistance providers, faculty from multiple colleges and universities, and advocates to share research, innovations, and best practices for hunger relief. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Armory Building, 130 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, at Russell Sage College, which has th  more

NEW YORK, June 8 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark[1] announces it has facilitated the signing of a 146,816-square-foot lease at 5700 E. Airport Drive in Ontario, California. The property is part of the larger +- 250,248-square-foot Airport Distribution Center. Newmark Executive Managing Directors Ron Washle and Mark Kegans represented the landlord, Alere Property Group, in the transaction. The tenant is Logistar Inc. "The demand for distribution facilities in the On  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, June 8 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Dr. Galina Boiarintseva, assistant professor of management at Niagara University in Ontario, believes that an international viewpoint is critical for learning. That's why she facilitates an opportunity each year for her students to travel abroad, where they can see how the theories, concepts, and practical exercises they learn in class are applied outside of the North American market. In May, eight students in the  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, June 8 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Two faculty members in Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration have been named to new positions within the college. Dr. Krieg Tidemann, assistant professor of economics, has been appointed director of college enrollment and operations. Dr. Tidemann joined the faculty of the college in 2019 and teaches at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has presented and published several ar  more

ALBANY, New York, June 8 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that Sheila E., MisterWives, and lovelytheband have been added to the lineup of this year's Wednesday evening Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite at the 2024 Summer at the Plaza series of free events at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Sheila E. - July 17 | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 8 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news on June 7, 2024: This week, a federal court ruled to vacate the Security and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") proposed fund disclosure rules. Ropes & Gray asset management partners Jason Brown, Joel Wattenbarger and Nicole Krea shared insight into what this will mean for private fund managers looking ahead. In The Wall Street Journal PE Pro, Joel shared that the decision is "a best-case outcome for private fund  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 8 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Litigation & enforcement partner Helen Gugel recently led the panel, "Whistleblowers: Policies, Investigations and Issues," that explored expanding whistleblower programs and policies, incentives, best practices and challenges in investigating whistleblower allegations. The panel was part of the New York City Bar White Collar Crime Institute. Panel members, including senior leaders from the Department of J  more

SYRACUSE, New York, June 8 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University's Cryptogenic Stroke team, a unique collaboration between neurology, cardiology and the hospital division, provides better care to stroke patients by implanting cardiac monitors that track a patient for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of arrhythmia, or abnormal heartbeat. In the past, only one physician was performing the procedure.   more

GUNNISON, Colorado, June 8 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news: Western Colorado University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing is proud to welcome New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford to its summer residency. The internationally beloved author will speak at the GPCW's graduation ceremony on July 26, 2024. Jamie Ford is a Chinese American author best known for his multi-cultural novels that weave together rich historical details with captivating narratives  more

BRONX, New York, June 8 (TNSres) -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Juan Pablo Maianti, Ph.D., a member of the National Cancer Institute-designated Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center and assistant professor of biochemistry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, was awarded a 2024 Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research. Dr. Maianti is one of only five New York City area-based scientists to re  more