State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Thursday September 19, 2024 ( 62 items ) |
Anonymous Gift Powers Final Phase of Keuka College Nursing Lab Renovations
KEUKA PARK, New York, Sept. 19 -- Keuka College issued the following news release:
A $150,000 gift from an anonymous donor will help Keuka College put the finishing touches on its on-campus Nursing Lab.
The gift, made in memory of alumna Mary Ikeda Chin '50 and Bing L. Chin, brings additional resources to the College's flourishing Nursing program, which welcomed more than 40 new students to campus this fall.
"Support from our generous donors is essential to Keuka College's continued growth an
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Antisemitism Expert Appointed New Backer Professor of Jewish Studies
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Britt Tevis
To help scholars delve deeper into a greater understanding of antisemitism, from its history to its implications for the U.S. today, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs announced the appointment of Britt Tevis as an assistant professor in the Department of History in the Maxwell School and as the Phyllis Backer Professor of Jewish Studies in the Jew
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Atkinson-EDF partnerships bridge gap between academia and impact
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Nine new projects that connect Cornell Atkinson researchers with partners at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will explore the crisis of private property insurance as climate change increases storm frequency and severity, natural strategies to protect farmland and water quality in the Mississippi River Basin, and evaluating potential impacts of expanding aquaculture feedstocks, among others.
Four new postdoctoral fell
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Binghamton University: 'Scuba-Diving' Lizards Use Bubble to Breathe Underwater and Avoid Predators
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 19 (TNSRes) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Experiment shows bubble serves a functional role for water anoles
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By John Brhel
Presenting the world's smallest (and scrappiest) scuba diver: A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils to breathe underwater and avoid predators, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Lindsey Swerk, an assistant research profess
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Binghamton University: When Science Surprises You
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Paige Marsland's neuroscience research on alcohol use and Alzheimer's led to unexpected results and an award
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By Jennifer Micale
The research subjects were the rodent equivalent of casual drinkers -- the type who enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or chitchat at a party, rather than getting blackout drunk.
Just like their human counterparts, some were male and others female. Some had a gen
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Boon Rawd Supply Chain Moves to the Cloud With NICE CXone
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024:
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NICE's purpose-built AI for CX connects disparate systems and interaction analytics throughout the APAC region to provide total visibility
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Hoboken, N.J. - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) has today announced that Boon Rawd Supply Chain Co., Ltd (BRS), Thailand's experts in supply chain solutions and logistics, customer services, and support to connect customers with bran
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Busch Light Joins The Bullpen And Announces Sponsorship of Professional Bull Rider, Derek Kolbaba
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 19 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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The Partnership Brings 21+ Fans Closer to The Sports They Love and Their Favorite Beer
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New York, NY - September 17, 2024 - Following the announcement of Anheuser-Busch's multi-year partnership of the world's leading bull riding organization, PBR (Professional Bull Riders), Busch Light is excited to sponsor World Championship-contending bull rider, Derek Kolbaba. The beer brand's
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Con Edison's James Wong Recognized As An Outstanding Asian American Business Professional
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release:
Con Edison celebrates James Wong, who rose from meter reader to staff attorney at the energy company, as he is recognized as an Outstanding Asian American by the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC).
Recipients of the award represent the best of Asian-American corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who have positively contributed to Asi
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CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: NIH Renews Funding for Research on Cancer and the Microbiome
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release:
Researchers from the Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (CUNY ISPH) at CUNY SPH have successfully renewed an NIH R01 grant for $2.5 million, funding research into the relationship between cancer and the microbiome for the next five years.
The project, "Exploiting Public Metagenomic Data to Uncover Cancer-Microbiome Relatio
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DCCC Releases First TV Ad in NY-04: "Granddaughter"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024:
The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for New York's Fourth Congressional District, "Granddaughter," highlighting how Anthony D'Esposito has repeatedly voted to restrict access to abortion - threatening to take away Nassau County young women's rights that were previously protected for their mothers and grandmothers.
On the campaign trail in 2022, D'Esposito confirmed
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DCCC Releases New TV Ad in NY-19: "Doctor"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024:
The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for New York's 19th Congressional District, "Doctor," highlighting how doctors will never trust Marc Molinaro to protect Upstate New York women's reproductive health care access based on his extreme voting record.
In Congress, Molinaro has voted thirteen times against protecting abortion rights - including to punish doctors who p
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DCCC Releases New TV Ad in NY-22: "Sell Out"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024:
The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for New York's 22nd Congressional District, "Sell Out," highlighting how Central New York and Mohawk Valley seniors can't trust Brandon Williams to protect critical programs like Social Security and Medicare.
In Congress, Williams is a member of a far-right committee which has proposed a budget to slash funding for Social Securit
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DCCC Statement Ahead of Anthony D'Esposito and Donald Trump's Rally in NY-04
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement:
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Today, New York Republican Anthony D'Esposito - who has repeatedly been listed as one of the most vulnerable House Republicans in the country - is campaigning alongside convicted felon former President Donald Trump in Biden-won New York's Fourth Congressional District.
DCCC Spokesperson Ellie Dougherty released the following statement:
"If you're just tuning in, Anthony D'Esposito c
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DEC Finalizes Regulations Restricting 1,4-Dioxane in Consumer Products
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024:
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Measure Protects Public Health and Environment by Reducing Harmful Emerging Contaminant in Cleaning, Personal Care, and Cosmetic Products
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the adoption of new regulations to reduce the presence of 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing,
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Stark Contrast Between MAGA Extremist Yvette Herrell and Bipartisan Champion Gabe Vasquez
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
New reporting from the New York Times highlights the stark contrast between Congressman Gabe Vasquez and anti-abortion extremist Yvette Herrell.
Despite Herrell "facing unfavorable terrain that skews Democratic and an opponent who has twice as much cash on hand as she does," Herrell has stuck to her out-of touch anti-abortion extremism, including saying she wished New Mexico "could have e
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: The Forward - 'Antisemitic' Invocation of Soros Showering Democrat With Dollars Roils Pivotal New York House Race
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
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Jewish Americans make up nearly 14% of New York's Fourth Congressional district
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New reporting in The Forward reveals that vulnerable New York Republican Anthony D'Esposito's campaign sent out a mailer with "blatantly antisemitic imagery of Jewish billionaire George Sorors pouring money" over NY-04 Democratic nominee Laura Gillen's head.
In response, Gillen and Nassau County
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From lab to patent: Undergrad creates smart syringe for bioprinting
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Sometimes a researcher goes into the lab and comes out with a discovery. Sometimes that discovery is issued a patent. Very rarely does the process also involve an undergraduate, a potential breakthrough for biomedical printing and cell therapy, and a little help from Bill Nye '77 the Science Guy.
As an ambitious sophomore, Jared Matthews '21 was looking for a research project and he approached Lawrence Bonassar, the Da
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Golisano Awards RIT $10 Million
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 18 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024:
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Gift is part of $360 million awarded to nonprofits in upstate New York
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B. Thomas Golisano announced Tuesday that he plans to award Rochester Institute of Technology $10 million. The gift is part of $360 million that the Paychex founder is distributing to nonprofit organizations across upstate New York.
"This award is unrestricted and given with the confidence a
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Hincapie and Hodges named 2024-25 Nixon Fellows
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Marielena Hincapie, a national leader on immigration reform and immigrant justice, and Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, have been named the 2024-25 John W. Nixon '53 Distinguished Policy Fellows at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy.
As Brooks School Nixon Policy Fellows, Hincapie and Hodges will visit the Cornell campus in Ithaca over the course of the academic year to
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Hospitality student markets coffee from her rural Guatemalan village
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Martina Pablo Pablo '26 starting picking coffee beans when she was five years old, on her father's small plot of land in a remote area in Guatemala.
Although her homeplace, in the mountains of Las Sierras de los Cuchumantantes, has a unique microclimate that yields exceptional coffee, three-quarters of the Mam Maya people in the area suffer from poverty. Pablo Pablo's parents and neighbors struggle to make ends meet as
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Hudson Valley Community College Installs Voyage Solar System Exhibit to Expand STEM Outreach and Education
TROY, New York, Sept. 19 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release:
Hudson Valley Community College has installed a permanent Voyage Mark II Model Solar System exhibit on campus as a STEM education tool available to students, educators and the public. Located on the college's Troy campus, the one- to 10-billion scale models of the Sun and planets, and the distances between them, provide those interested in outer space with a conceptual understanding of the vastness of
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Inaugural Bisignano Speaker Series Brings Trailblazing Women Athletes to Campus
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The first-ever Bisignano Speaker Series event will feature Syracuse University women's basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack '89 and four-time Paralympian Mallory Weggemann.
The rise of women's sports has sparked a significant cultural shift in the last year, inspiring countless athletes and breaking barriers across the globe as national viewership numbers and stadium attendance for women's sporting events have
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Incidence of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome During Antipsychotic Treatment In Children and Youth
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release:
A new study in the peer-reviewed Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology estimated the incidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a potentially fatal adverse effect of antipsychotic treatment, among individuals ages 5-24 years. Click here to read the article now [View article in the link at bottom.].
Wayne Ray, PhD, from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and coau
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Kristof De Bremme Appointed as CEO of Marsh McLennan, Belgium and Luxembourg, and President, Marsh, Belgium and Luxembourg
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024:
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today announced the appointment of Kristof De Bremme as CEO of Marsh McLennan, Belgium and Luxembourg, and President, Marsh, Belgium and Luxembourg, in succession to Rebecca Tielemans. Mr. De Bremme will relocate from London to Brussels and report to Ch
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Lamont-Doherty Scientists Receive Major Honors
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
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The American Geophysical Union, American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Meteorological Association has cited three scientists.
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Three scientists at the Columbia Climate School's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory have been honored by major scientific organizations.
The American Geophysical Union has recognized Kerstin Lehnert with the Edward A. Flinn
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Launching Two New AI Journalism Labs at the Newmark J-School in 2025
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news:
By Kyle Plantz
The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, with support from Microsoft, is launching the AI Journalism Lab: Leadership and the AI Journalism Lab: Adoption for experienced journalists to explore journalistic possibilities for generative AI and help shape the conversation around this emerging technology. Applications for both hybrid, tuition-free labs are no
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro to Deliver 2024 Newmark J-School Commencement Address
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news:
Award-winning journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro will deliver the keynote address at the Newmark J-School's 18th commencement ceremony on December 13 at The Times Center in New York City. The student speaker, chosen by the Class of 2024, and alumni speaker will be announced later this Fall.
"Lulu Garcia-Navarro has had an extraordinary career, from her time as a war correspondent to her e
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Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Albany Police Department Announce Departure of Chief Eric Hawkins
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The city of Albany issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2024:
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins announced today the Chief will be departing the Albany Police Department at the beginning of December to continue his career as the Police Commissioner in the Warren Police Department in the state of Michigan. Since being appointed Chief of the APD in September 2018, Chief Hawkins has made a significant impact, including leading the Depart
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MTA Releases Proposed 2025-2029 Capital Plan
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024:
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$68.4 Billion Plan is the Largest State of Good Repair Investment in MTA History, With More Than 90% Dedicated to Rebuilding and Improving the System
Priorities include Order of 2,000 Railcars, More than 60 Newly Accessible Stations, and Modern Fare Gates at 150 Stations
Infrastructure Investments to Upgrade Outdated Power Systems, Rebuild 100-Year-Old Sho
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N.Y. A.G. James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Jarrel Garris
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024:
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Jarrel Garris (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/reports/osi-jarrel-garris-report_1.pdf), who died on July 10, 2023 after an encounter with members of the New Rochelle Police Department (NRPD) that occurred on July 3, 2023 in New Rochelle. Fo
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Public Information Forums Involving LIPA
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of public information forums (Case No. 24-T-0113) on Sept. 18, 2024:
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Petition of Long Island Lighting Company d/b/a LIPA for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law, for the Southampton to Deerfield Transmission Project.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION FORUMS AND PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARINGS, AND SOLICITING PUBLIC COMMEN
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 18, 2024:
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To: Robert Massoni, Vice President - Gas Operations, Consolidated Edison of New York, Inc. (CECONY), 4 Irving Place, Room 16-203, New York, NY - 10003
Subject: Negative Revenue Adjustment (NRA) for 2021 Gas Safety Violations Metric (Metric)
Dear Robert,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the determination of the NRA for the Gas Safety Metric, established i
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Eligo Energy N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 18, 2024:
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To: Andrew Lapointe, Eligo Energy NY, LLC, 201 W Lake St., Ste 151, Chicago IL, 60606
RE: Triennial Filing
Dear Andrew:
This letter is to inform you that the Department of Public Service Staff has reviewed and approved your triennial application. The retail access application meets the requirements of the Uniform Business Practices (UBP), the Home Energy Fair Practice
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Impact Telecom
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 18, 2024:
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To: Carey Roesel, Inteserra Consulting Group, 151 Southhall Lane, Suite 450, Maitland, FL 32751, croesel@inteserra.com
Re: Matter 24-01268 - Petition of Impact Telecom, LLC for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
Dear Carey Roesel:
The application by Impact Telecom, LLC (the Company), filed on June 20, 2024, and supplemented on September 13, 2
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New Poll from The George Washington University and HarrisX: Confidence in American Government and Institutions Returns to Levels from Early Biden Years, But Bipartisanship Demands Remain Unmet
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2024 Today, the GW Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) Society of Presidential Pollsters Founder Mark Penn, in conversation with Christopher Arterton, professor emeritus and founding dean of the GW Graduate School of Political Management, will reveal the results of the latest "American Government in the 21st Century" annual survey, which takes a pulse of the American peo
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New York State Department of Health Encourages Nursing Homes to Protect Residents From COVID-19 by Offering the Updated Vaccine
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024:
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Department Sent Dear Administrator Letter to Facilities Outlining Importance of Vaccinating Senior Residents Against COVID-19
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The New York State Department of Health today is encouraging nursing home and adult care facility operators and administrators to protect their senior residents from COVID-19 as respiratory illness season approaches by administering th
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New York State Department of Health's Helen Hayes Hospital Honors Exceptional Rehabilitation Patients at 124th Annual Honors Assembly
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024:
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Recognized Patients and their Helen Hayes Caregivers Exemplify the Power of Rehabilitation and Importance of Compassionate Care
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New York State Department of Health's Helen Hayes Hospital celebrated its 124th annual Honors Assembly today in the physical rehabilitation hospital's atrium. This year's ceremony, held during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (
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Niagara University: Dr. Bridget Niland Named to Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame 2024 Class
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 19 -- Niagara University issued the following news:
Dr. Bridget Niland, dean of Niagara University's College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management, will be inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Nov. 12, during a ceremony at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street Buffalo, N.Y.,14202. She is one of 12 members of the 2024 class.
Dr. Niland is being honored for an athletic career that spans decades, which began
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Ogilvy and Mather: What's Next for Sustainability - Building Climate Resilience
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (TNSres)-- Ogilvy and Mather issued the following news release:
Sustainability has become strongly associated in the public's mind with tackling the long-term causes of climate change. Understandably, these feel intangible and abstract, which, combined with greenwashing and politicization, has made the sustainability conversation increasingly negative. But the definition of sustainability also encompasses "managing the needs of the current generation," that is individuals and
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OGS Commissioner Moy Announces Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit Now On View at NYS Capitol
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release:
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Free Exhibit Highlights Pioneers of Change Who Have Paved The Way For New Yorkers to Follow In Their Footsteps
Additional Information Available Here (https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/2024-hispanic-heritage-month-exhibit)
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Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that a new 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit is now open to the public on
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Online course helps veterinarians support rural mental health
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The College of Veterinary Medicine and NY FarmNet, in partnership with Rural Minds, has launched a free online course, "Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America," designed to give learners practical support strategies and resources to navigate mental health challenges in rural communities.
Tailored for veterinary students, veterinarians and agribusiness professionals, the course reviews specific mental hea
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Rugby Club Sports Team Strengthens Global Connections
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Syracuse University's Rugby Club Sports team takes on the Seapoint Rugby Club in a match in Killiney, County Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Wendy Cornell)
Most often recognized by athletes running ball in hand, wearing no pads or helmets and close-contact nature, the sport of Rugby has witnessed increasing global popularity throughout the past decades.
The Rugby Club Sports team huddles up during a match in Killiney, C
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Savills Inc.: The Family Institute at Northwestern University Relocating to 444 N. Michigan Ave.
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release:
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Savills arranges a long-term office relocation on behalf of the behavioral health organization as it recommits to Michigan Avenue
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CHICAGO - Savills represented The Family Institute at Northwestern University in lease negotiations for its new downtown offices. The organization will move from its current office at Willboughby Tower on South Michigan Avenue to a nearly 15,000-square-foot full
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SBU Entrepreneurship Center to Host Growth Conference for Marketers, Sales Professionals
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Sept. 19 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
The Entrepreneurship Center at St. Bonaventure University will host a Growth Conference this fall for marketers, sales professionals and entrepreneurs.
The one-day event on Friday, Oct. 11, will be packed with dynamic sessions and workshops along with networking opportunities.
"We are incredibly excited about the first SBU Growth Conference. This event serves as an exceptional platform for ent
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Several SBU Honors Students Shine in Summer
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
St. Bonaventure University Honors students past and present of Dr. Scott Simpson had sensational summers, at home and abroad.
From earning a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, to presenting research at a national conference, to completing an internship in New Zealand, the students pursued their goals while utilizing the many skill sets gained under Simpson's tutelage.
Amanda Albert, a jun
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Shaping Perspectives, Influencing Passions: Students Share the Importance of Celebrating Latine Heritage Month
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Students (from left) Janese Fayson '26, Astrid Melendez '25 and Adalys Sanchez '26 share what their Latine heritage means to them, how they've discovered a cultural home on campus and why they wanted to get involved in planning Latine Heritage Month celebrations on campus.
What does it mean to be a descendant of Latine/x/o/a and Hispanic heritage and trace your cultural roots to one of the more than 20 Spanish-speak
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Siena College: Debating the Presidential Debate
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Siena College issued the following news:
As they have in elections past, Siena's political science faculty and students are offering commentary and analysis on the race for the White House.
Spectrum News attended a student watch party in Siena Hall on September 10 to get the Gen Z reaction to the Harris-Trump debate.
Lucas Helms '25, who chairs Siena's student Republican Club, thought both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both had a fairly good debate performa
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Sienna Miller Narrates True Crime Podcast Crooks Everywhere Exposing the Plot to Murder the 'One-Woman Wikileaks' Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, From IHeartPodcasts, Topic Studios, and Vespucci
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 19 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024:
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Golden Globe and BAFTA-nominated actor and the podcast's Executive Producer Sienna Miller brings Daphne's writing to life in this 10-part series, which debuts on September 25 in advance of the 7th anniversary of the Maltese journalist's death
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NEW YORK -- September 18, 2024 -- iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, Topic Studios, and Vespucci today announced Crooks Every
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St. Bonaventure University: Wojnarowski, '91, Retires From ESPN to Accept GM Role With Bonnies Basketball Program
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Sept. 19 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN, is retiring from his award-winning journalism career and returning to his alma mater as general manager for the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program.
"I'm thrilled and humbled to return to St. Bonaventure with an opportunity to serve the university, Coach Mark Schmidt and our elite Atlantic 10 men's basketball program," Wojnarowski said. "In
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St. John's University Formally Dedicates New, $106 Million, 70,000-Square-Foot St. Vincent Health Sciences Center
QUEENS, New York, Sept. 19 -- St. John's University issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024:
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Transforming Learning and the Landscape of the Queens, NY, Campus, State-of-the-Art Academic Building Enables University to Train Future Generations of Caregivers
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St. John's University today formally dedicated the new, $106 million, state-of-the-art St. Vincent Health Sciences Center at its Queens, NY, campus, marking another significant milestone in St. John's enduring commit
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Student career fair returns to Barton Hall
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The campuswide career fair for students returns in-person this fall for the first time since 2019, after shifting to a virtual environment due the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event, hosted by Cornell Career Services, will connect students with more than 150 employers across various industries Sept. 24-25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Barton Hall.
"Talking to people virtually is nice, but I think there's an element of human intera
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SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Thomas Golisano Announces $10 Million Gift for Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
By Darryl Geddes
Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital celebrates its 15th anniversary this month, a perfect occasion for it to receive a $10 million gift from Rochester businessman Thomas Golisano.
Golisano announced the children's hospital gift Tuesday, along with plans to donate $360 million to nonprofit organizations across Western and Central New York.
"We're grat
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The Boss Ladies of 'Belle Collective' are Back for a New Season Beginning Friday, November 1 at 8 PM EST on Own
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024:
The dynamic ladies of "Belle Collective" are back, ready to soar to new heights in the new season premiering Friday, November 1 at 8pm ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The series continues to spotlight the personal and professional journeys of a group of successful boss women, redefining the essence of a Southern belle in Jackson, Mississippi.
Returning this season are
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TNT Sports' Doubleheader Coverage of Mountain West Football Continues With Colorado State Hosting UTEP Saturday, Sept. 21, at 5 P.M. ET
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024:
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Second Game of Day to Feature Fresno State Visiting New Mexico at 8:30 p.m. on truTV & Max
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TNT Sports will continue its doubleheader coverage of Mountain West football with Colorado State hosting UTEP on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 5 p.m. ET on truTV and Max. Later at 8:30 p.m., Fresno State will visit New Mexico.
J.B. Long (play-by-play), Mike Golic, Jr. (analys
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Turner Projects Awarded for Excellence, Safety, Sustainability, and Innovation
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
Recognitions demonstrate Turner's commitment to client service and technical excellence.
Turner Construction Company projects have received numerous awards and recognition for construction excellence, safety, sustainability, and innovation. Every Turner project is the culmination of a tremendous amount of planning and hard work of thousands of people.
"We are honored to receive recognition from amazing organizations," s
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Two Faculty Members Installed as Kevin O'Sullivan Endowed Professors in Cybersecurity
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 19 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Billy Brumley and Matthew Wright were appointed during a ceremony Sept. 17
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The inaugural Kevin O'Sullivan Endowed Professorships in Cybersecurity were announced Sept. 17 at an installation ceremony at RIT's University Gallery.
Billy Brumley and Matthew Wright were appointed for their work in building RIT's cybersecurity education and research legacy. As one of the highest honors
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Two Yale Scholars Receive Blavatnik Awards for Top Young Scientists
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Two research scientists are among nine recipients of the Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists.
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Two Yale research scientists - computer scientist Raghavendra Pradyumna Pothukuchi and geneticist Nicole Lake -- are among nine recipients of the Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists, which honor outstanding postdoctoral scientists from academic research institutions from across N
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University at Buffalo: How Investors are Trading to Minimize Taxes
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
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New study reveals loophole costing federal government billions
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Investors are capitalizing on a loophole in U.S. tax laws that has led to billions of dollars of lost tax revenue, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
The study finds that investors are selling and repurchasing nearly identical exchange-traded f
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University at Buffalo: Study Suggests Humor Could Help People Engage With Colorectal Cancer Information
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is no laughing matter. It's the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization. But new research led by the University at Buffalo suggests that humor can be an effective mechanism for reaching people who otherwise avoid information about colorectal cancer screening or other health messaging.
The r
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White & Case Advises Underwriters on Eletrobras's $750M Notes Issuance
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Banco Bradesco BBI S.A., Itau BBA USA Securities, Inc., Santander US Capital Markets LLC, UBS Securities LLC, BBVA Securities Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Banco BTG Pactual S.A. - Cayman Branch and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., as joint bookrunners, on the issuance of US$750 million 6.500% notes due 2035 by Centrais Eletricas Brasil
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Whitman School's MBA Ranked No. 1 Among Private Universities for Return on Investment, No. 63 Overall
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has once again been listed among the best MBA programs in the U.S. for 2024-25 by Bloomberg Businessweek. According to this year's rankings, the Whitman School was ranked No. 1 nationally among private universities for its return on investment (ROI), and No. 63 overall.
"We are pleased to once again be listed as among the best MBA programs in the country. Those who have bee
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YESHIVA UNIVERSITY'S FERKAUF GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY OPENS NATION'S FIRST CLINIC DEDICATED TO NON-VERBAL LEARNING DISORDER
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news:
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The Lemle Clinic Will Assess and Treat Patients & Promote Understanding of NVLD
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On Sept. 16, Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology launched The Lemle Clinic, a first-of-its-kind clinic dedicated to assessing and treating the challenges that individuals with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) experience. This groundbreaking clinic, located in Ferkauf's Rousso Building at 1165 Morris Park Aven
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