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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Tuesday September 24, 2024 ( 55 items )  

As AI Stresses Electricity Grid, UB Awarded $1.9 Million for Energy-Efficient Microelectronics
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Research team to develop new transistors based on 2D semiconductors and magnetoelectric materials * * * Beleaguered electricity grids around the world are facing a looming challenge due to the explosive growth of power-hungry artificial intelligence systems. To alleviate this stress, a University at Buffalo-led research team has been awarded $1.9 million  more

Barnard College: Antisemitic Graffiti on Claremont Avenue
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Barnard College issued the following letter on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Dear Members of the Barnard Community, Earlier this morning, the College was horrified to learn that a dumpster delivered to Claremont Avenue outside the Milstein Center had swastikas painted on it. The swastikas were on display for almost two hours before we were alerted to their presence. The College took immediate steps to cover and remove this repugnant graffiti. We also determined, through the re  more

Binghamton University: HESA Launches New Lunch and Learn Series With Focus on Professional Development
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 24 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * The revamped Higher Education and Student Affairs program is focused on ensuring students are career-ready with a breadth of hands-on learning experiences. * * * By Kim Mousseau This year, the Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA), formerly the Student Affairs Administration (SAA) Department, introduced a new curriculum emphasizing professional development and hands-on experiences. T  more

BTPI leads NATO policy work on drone warfare
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In late August, a group of leading defense experts gathered at Cornell University to tackle a far-reaching problem: What is the future of drone warfare, and how will drones impact the security and stability of NATO members and partners? James Patton Rogers, Executive Director of the Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute, and Dominika Kunertova, Senior Researcher for the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zu  more

Columbia: Opinion Essay Write-In Supports Dialogue Across Difference Initiative
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Sue Mendelsohn's and Aaron Ritzenberg's project teaches students how to write effectively and respectfully. * * * By Eve Glasberg Sue Mendelsohn and Aaron Ritzenberg, both senior lecturers in the Department of English and Comparative Literature, have won a Dialogue Across Difference Seed Grant for their project, Opinion Essay Write-in. Dialogue Across Difference, an Office of the Provost initiative, aims to support   more

Debevoise Advises KKR in The Closing of Its $4.6B Ascendant Fund
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised KKR in the formation of KKR Ascendant Fund SCSp, a $4.6 billion fund dedicated to investing in middle market businesses in North America. For more information, please see the company's press release. The Debevoise team was led by investment management partners Andrew Ford and Yana Mereminsky and included associates Deandra Denton, Christopher Duff, Amanda Esteves, Leor Leb  more

Derrick Carson, Seasoned Energy and Construction Litigator With Vast Cross-Border Experience, Joins Pillsbury in Houston
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Continuing an ongoing expansion of Pillsbury's global litigation, construction and energy capabilities, the firm announced the addition of construction and energy litigator, Derrick Carson, as partner. Carson, who brings deep experience in the region and throughout the world, joins the firm's Houston office. He comes to Pillsbury from Locke Lord LLP, where for the last five years he served as chair of its energy lit  more

Election forecasting topic of eCornell keynote address
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Political scientist Peter Enns has earned a reputation for his analytical skills and understanding of political dynamics, having predicted the winner in 49 out of 50 states 100 days before the 2020 U.S. presidential election. In an eCornell keynote address on Oct 1 at 2:30 p.m., Enns will offer insights on the art and science of political forecasting and what his current forecast tells us about the 2024 election. Regist  more

GWU Media Tip Sheet 79th UN General Assembly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The 79th United Nations General Assembly has gathered in New York City. High-level general debate will begin tomorrow and go through Sunday. Approximately 195 government leaders and representatives are scheduled to address the General Assembly. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary. If you would like to speak with an expert, please contact GW Med  more

GWU Media Tip Sheet Climate Week 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Today kicks off Climate Week in New York City, a platform for showcasing leading climate action and discussing how to do more. It brings together inspiring heads of government, climate leaders, action takers and innovators from the world of business, government, politics, tech, academia and civil society. The George Washington University has experts available to comment on the importance of Climate Week and relat  more

Hartwick College: Babcock Lecture to Discuss How Climate Crisis Affects
ONEONTA, New York, Sept. 24 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, Anna Kornbluh will deliver the 2024-25 Babcock Lecture in the Anderson Theater, Anderson Center for the Arts, on the Hartwick College campus. In her presentation, titled "Historical Fictions, Heist Flicks, and Other Climate Genres for a Burning World," Kornbluh will explore whether there is time for art amid the emergency of the climate crisis. The talk will consider pressures on   more

Jacob's Ladder Africa to Celebrate Climate Week NYC at Barnard
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * The Nairobi-based, women-led organization works to empower leaders to champion the green transition. * * * Every September, during Climate Week NYC, Barnard reinforces its dedication to solving climate change challenges by hosting events on campus. Beyond being a leader in creating a circular campus -- a strategy to reuse and extend the life of materials to promote sustainability -- and urban building electrification, the  more

Leading particle physicist headlines fall 2024 Bethe Lectures
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Lise Meitner and Vera Rubin were both extraordinary scientists and pioneers as women in the male-dominated field of physics, overcoming many challenges to make major contributions to our understanding of the matter comprising the universe. In the fall 2024 Bethe Lecture, Beate Heinemann, professor at Universitat Hamburg and director for particle physics at DESY (Deutches Elektronen-Synchrotron) in Germany, will share t  more

Martin Y. and Margaret Lee Tang Hall named for major gift to Engineering
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The first new facility to be built on the Pew Engineering Quad in two decades will be named Martin Y. and Margaret Lee Tang Hall, Cornell officials announced at a dedication ceremony on Sept. 20. The naming commemorates a significant gift from Martin Y. Tang '70 and Margaret Lee Tang that will measurably enhance faculty excellence through the recruitment, support and retention of exceptional researchers, educators and   more

Max Orders Friends Four-Part Fan Competition Show, Fast Friends, and Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Global Campaign
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Celebration Includes Episodes in 4K UHD, Newly Added Bonus Content, Collection Page Refresh, And More * * * In honor of the 30th anniversary of the global phenomenon Friends, Max has greenlit FAST FRIENDS, a Friends fan challenge show from Warner Bros. Unscripted Television. The first of its kind series is scheduled to start production next month at The FRIENDS Experience: The One i  more

Metro-North Railroad Announces Upcoming Schedule Update to Take Effect Oct. 6
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * Weekend Service Has Been Expanded * * * Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad today announced an upcoming schedule change which will go into effect on Sunday, Oct. 6. The updated schedule features additional weekend service and increased service for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Some departure times, especially on the New Haven Line, h  more

N.Y. Design & Construction Dept.: The Municipal Art Society of New York Names the Far Rockaway Library the City's "Best New Building"
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: (Queens, NY - September 23, 2024) Commissioner Thomas Foley of the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott today announced that the new Far Rockaway Library has been named the City's "Best New Building" by the Municipal Art Society of New York in its 2024 MASterworks A  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Soliciting Comments on Energy Storage Deployment Program
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice soliciting comments (Case No. 18-E-0130) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Energy Storage Deployment Program. NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS On June 20, 2024, the Public Service Commission (Commission) issued its Order Establishing Updated Energy Storage Goal and Deployment Policy, which, among other things, directed the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving MTC Cable Franchise With Village of Fleischmanns, Delaware County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0427) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Petition of Heart of the Catskills Communications, Inc. dba MTC Cable for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Fleischmanns, Delaware County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on July 17, 2024, and supplemented on July 23, 2024, and July 30, 2024, Heart of the Cat  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Floyd, Oneida County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0410) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Floyd, Oneida County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on July 10, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. applied for approval of the renewal of its cable televisi  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Lewis, Essex County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0417) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Lewis, Essex County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on July 11, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. applied for approval of the renewal of its cable televisio  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Litchfield, Herkimer County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0413) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Litchfield, Herkimer County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on July 10, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. applied for approval of the renewal of its cable t  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Parma, Monroe County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0425) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Parma, Monroe County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on July 17, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. applied for approval of the renewal of its cable televisi  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Village of Fonda, Montgomery County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0386) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Fonda, Montgomery County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on July 3, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. applied for approval of the renewal of its cable te  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Village of Highland Falls, Orange County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0388) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Highland Falls, Orange County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on July 3, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. applied for approval of the renewal of its cab  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Village of Mayfield, Fulton County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0419) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Mayfield, Fulton County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on July 11, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. applied for approval of the renewal of its cable te  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Zito New York Franchise With Village of Moravia, Cayuga County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0325) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Petition of Zito New York, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Moravia, Cayuga County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on May 30, 2024, and supplemented on June 13, 2024, and July 9, 2024, Zito New York, LLC applied for approval of the renewal of its ca  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Central Hudson Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-E-0157) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Downstate Rates and Tariffs SUBJECT: FURTHER POSTPONEMENT of a Tariff Filing by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation to Modify Its Electric Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 15, to Update Pole Attachment Rates Applicable to Cable System Operators, Telecommunication Carriers and Wireless Commun  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-E-0593) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Downstate Rates and Tariffs SUBJECT: FURTHER POSTPONEMENT of a Tariff Filing by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., to Modify Its Electric Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 10, to Update Pole Attachment Rates Applicable to Cable System Operators, Telecommunication Carriers and Wireless C  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving National Grid N.Y., National Grid
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0360) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Upstate Rates and Tariffs SUBJECT: POSTPONEMENTS of Tariff Filings by The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY and KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid to Clarify Provisions Related to Billing Language, in their Respective Gas Tariff Schedules. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDAT  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Orange & Rockland Utilities
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-E-0708) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Downstate Rates and Tariffs SUBJECT: FURTHER POSTPONEMENT of a Tariff Filing by Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. to Modify Its Electric Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 3, to Update Pole Attachment Rates Applicable to Cable System Operators, Telecommunication Carriers and Wireless Communication  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Extension Request Involving Filing of Annual Reconciliation of Gas Expenses, Gas Cost Recoveries
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on extension request (Case No. 22-G-0464) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Ann M. Heinrich, Office Manager, Reserve Gas Company, Inc., 13441 Railroad Street, P.O. Box 207, Alden, New York 14004-0207, annmarieheinrich@yahoo.com Re: In the Matter of the Filing of Annual Reconciliation of Gas Expenses and Gas Cost Recoveries. Dear Ms. Heinrich: I received your letter dated September 20, 2024,  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Extension Request Involving Pole Attachment Rules
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on extension request (Case No. 22-M-0101) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * To: Joseph A. Post, Deputy General Counsel, State Regulatory Affairs - NY, Verizon, 140 West Street - 7th Floor, New York, New York 10007, Joseph.a.post@verizon.com Re: Proceeding to Review Certain Pole Attachment Rules. Dear Joseph Post: I received your September 13, 2024 letter, on behalf of Verizon New York Inc. (Verizon  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Community Choice Aggregation Program
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * To: Mr. Nicholas Tedrow, Deputy Program Director, Westchester Power, 40 Green Street, Mount Kisco, New York 10549 Re: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Enable Community Choice Aggregation Program. Dear Mr. Tedrow: On January 19, 2023, the Public Service Commission (Commission) issued its Order Modifying Community Choice Aggregation Programs and Establishing Fu  more

New prostate biopsy technique lowers infection risk
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A multi-institutional clinical trial led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators showed that a newer technique for collecting prostate biopsy samples reduced the risk of infection compared with traditional biopsy approaches. The results of the study were published Sept. 19 in JAMA Oncology. The technique, called transperineal prostate biopsy, collects prostate tissue via a needle through the   more

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND OFFICE FOR THE AGING LAUNCH NEW RESOURCE PAGE TO SUPPORT OLDER WORKERS IN ALIGNMENT WITH NATIONAL EMPLOY OLDER WORKERS WEEK
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: In a joint effort to support older workers across New York State, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today announced the launch of a new resource page designed to help older adults overcome barriers to employment. Developed in alignment with the U.S. Department of Labor's National Employ Older Workers Week and  more

Niagara Undergraduate Students Present Research at American Chemical Society's Fall Meeting
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: Ten Niagara University students presented their undergraduate research alongside graduate students, post-doctoral and professional chemists at the American Chemical Society's fall 2024 meeting in Denver, Colo., Aug. 18-22. In addition to their poster presentations, the students were able to network with scientists from around the world who have similar research interests, talk to schools at the graduate   more

NSF grant supports AI-driven sustainability research, training
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new program at Cornell will tackle critical environmental challenges by integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools with sustainability research across the campus, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation's Research Traineeship Program. Led by Fengqi You, the Roxanne E. and Michael J. Zak Professor in Energy Systems Engineering, the five-year, $3 million program will train 105 doctoral stude  more

NYC PARKS, ADAMS ADMINISTRATION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL BEACH AND POOL SEASON, HONORS HEROIC PUBLIC SAFETY WORKERS WHO SAVED NEW YORKERS FROM DROWNING
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Lifeguards, Parks Enforcement Patrol Officers, Other Public Safety Workers Saved 30 New Yorkers from Drowning This Year City Pools and Beaches Saw More Than 8 Million Patrons This Year Adams Administration is Investing $1 Billion in Pools Over Five Years, Highest Level of Pool Investment Since 1970s * * * NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue today celebrated   more

O&R Hosts First-Ever Electric Vehicle Partnership Awards, Honoring NY and NJ Partners
PEARL RIVER, New York, Sept. 24 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) recently honored local developers, contractors and municipalities who have helped the company achieve success with their electric vehicle infrastructure and incentive programs at its first annual "E-Mobility Awards" ceremony. At a luncheon held at the Pearl River Hilton, O&R's E-Mobility team recognized 10 honorees from New York and New Jersey for their   more

Pratt Faculty Stand Out in Venice
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 24 -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: * * * Nina Freedman and Carlos Motta are exhibiting work at the European Cultural Centre Art Biennial and The Venice Biennale, respectively. Both exhibitions will be open through the end of November. * * * Two members of Pratt's faculty are currently exhibiting their work at esteemed Venetian venues. Visiting Associate Professor of Interior Design and Undergraduate Architecture Nina Freedman is showing work at the Eur  more

Private Equity M&A Partner Joins Paul, Weiss in Los Angeles
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 23, 2024: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Bianca Levin-Soler has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups. Levin-Soler's practice focuses on representing private equity firms and their portfolio companies on a wide range of transactions. "Bianca is a dynamic private equity M&A lawyer w  more

Scholastic Kids Press Celebrates 25th Class of Student Journalists
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * The 2024-25 cohort of 27 kids ages 10-14 join a legacy of more than 500 students who have participated in the award-winning program, reporting "news for kids, by kids" * * * Today, Scholastic welcomes 27 student journalists to join the award-winning Scholastic Kids Press program. Since 2000, more than 500 Kid Reporters, ages 10-14, from around the  more

Science News Recognizes UB Communication Researcher
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Yotam Ophir, PhD, an associate professor of communication in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, is among the 10 scientists recognized this year by Science News for groundbreaking work that has the potential to shape the future of science. For the ninth year, Science News writers and editors selected 10 early- and mid-career scientists "whose t  more

Scott Emr awarded 2024 Horwitz Prize for discovering ESCRT pathway
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Scott Emr, Samuel C. and Nancy M. Fleming Professor Emeritus in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was awarded the 2024 Horwitz Prize, along with Wesley Sundquist, for discovering the ESCRT (Endosomal Sorting Complexes Required for Transport) pathway and revealing how it works. The ESCRT pathway is essential in diverse processes central to health and disease. The Horwit  more

Smoke Wallin '88: Helping entrepreneurs make the best exit
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The newest episode of a podcast hosted by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, Startup Cornell, features Smoke Wallin '88. Wallin is a serial entrepreneur and managing director & partner at STS Capital, a global boutique investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions. He's also co-founder & director of DignityMoves, an organization created to end unsheltered street homelessness. The Startup Cornell podcast features inte  more

Splinter Reeds on campus as Stucky Residency for New Music ensemble
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Splinter Reeds, the West Coast's first reed quintet, will come to campus Sept. 30 Oct. 4 as the new Stucky Residency for New Music ensemble, hosted by the Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences. The group will collaborate with music students and faculty on composition and performance projects. The ensemble formed in 2013 with the coming together of five colleagues highly active in multiple facets of th  more

State Health Commissioner Addresses Maternal and Infant Health In Brooklyn
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Dr. James McDonald Served as Keynote Speaker at Maimonides Health Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity Reduction Symposium * * * State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald addressed maternal and infant health today at the Maimonides Health Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity Reduction Symposium in Brooklyn. The symposium included a day of seminars from distinguished healt  more

SUNY-Stony Brook: Using Mathematical Models and AI to Improve Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Novel research supported by NCI could lead to more specific predictive disease models * * * A team of Stony Brook University researchers, led by two scientists in the Department of Biomedical Informatics in the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), are developing a new way to analyze breast cance  more

The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One Returned to Las Vegas With an Iconic Lineup and Unforgettable Moments
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 24 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Hulu Serves as the Official Streaming Destination of the Festival Livestreaming the Event Each Night and the iHeartRadio Music Festival special including highlights from the event will be available to stream on Hulu on October 7 * * * NEW YORK - September 23, 2024 - After two days and dozens of legendary performances, the annual iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, co  more

UB's Luis Colon Named Standout Latino for 2024 by NBC News
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Chemistry professor included on network's list of 10 Americans whose Hispanic heritage is intrinsically tied to their work * * * Luis A. Colon, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor and A. Conger Goodyear Professor in the University at Buffalo Department of Chemistry, has been highlighted by NBC News as a standout Latino for 2024. Colon was recently included on the n  more

Vaccine pioneer to give Racker Lecture Oct. 3
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Covid-19 pandemic gave poignant evidence of vaccines being one of the most remarkable achievements of biomedical science. In this year's Ef Racker Lecturer in Biology and Medicine, vaccine pioneer Peter Kim '79 will explore how vaccines work and provide an overview of some of the most influential vaccines in history. He'll examine the scientific breakthroughs behind the development of vaccines for cervical cancer an  more

White & Case Advises Estithmar Holding on First Qatari Riyal Denominated Sukuk Issuance of Fund
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C., a leading Qatar-based conglomerate, on the establishment of its QAR 3.4 billion trust certificate issuance programme and the inaugural issuance of QAR 500 million certificates due 2027 under the programme. "This is a landmark transaction for Estithmar Holding and the Qatari market and we are pleased to see our client achieve a successful   more

Workers partner 'up' to better themselves, study finds
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Pay transparency the practice of being open about employees' and prospective employees' compensation, seen as a step toward greater pay equity is gaining traction nationally. Since 2018, approximately half of U.S. states, including New York, have enacted or are considering pay transparency laws. Previous research has suggested that increasingly visible pay disparities could adversely affect collaborations among co-work  more

Wyo. Gov. Gordon: Wyoming Stable Token Commission Names Debra C. Brookes as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has announced the hire of Debra C. Brookes as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO). Ms. Brookes joins the Commission following an impressive tenure at the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), where she served as Deputy Virtual Currency Chief & Head of Supervision and led critical regulatory initiatives in the evolving digital asset   more