ITHACA, New York, Sept. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: This past spring, Precious Oyewole '24 explored birds and bird communication with her "birding buddy" a student at the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). The pair were part of a group of nine Cornell students and nine high school students with disabilities or communication challenges in the BOCES Career Program who met for 12 weeks as part of the A BIRDSONG Program. At the end of   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has selected Diane Crawford and Qingyi Yu as the receipients of this year's ODI Administrative and Research Fellowships, respectively. Earlier this year, ODI invited staff members to apply for the administrative fellowship as part of its commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility on campus, while also supporting leadership and professional develo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Karen Doherty Karen Doherty, professor of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been named A&S' associate dean for faculty affairs. In this cabinet-level role, Doherty will work closely with department chairs and academic units to develop strategic faculty hiring and retention plans; assist in onboarding new faculty; develop support networks for faculty; and liaise  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University Libraries is pleased to announce that Adam '96 (Martin J. Whitman School of Management) and Amy Fazackerley are co-chairing the Libraries Advisory Board effective fall 2024. The Fazackerleys, of Alexandria, Virginia, are co-founders of Lay-n-Go, LLC (which was named to the Inc. 5000 list in 2022) and have been serving on the Libraries Advisory Board since 2019. In addition to Lay-n-Go, Adam is a   more

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Mehdi Kabir, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Alfred University's Inamori School of Engineering, recently published a paper in the journal "Case Studies in Thermal Engineering." In this work, of which Kabir is the sole author, a measurement technique is first proposed to measure heat losses within two-phase flow boiling systems under low-pressure low-flow (LPLF) conditions. The propose  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * CXone provides a unified platform for CRM integration, Quality Management, and Interaction Analytics * * * Hoboken, N.J., September 25, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that Banco PAN, a complete digital banking and consumer platform in Brazil, has found significant improvements moving from the incumbent, on-premises solution to NICE CXone, the industry-leading cloud-nati  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: On September 18, 2024, Kimberly Marten, professor of political science, published new research in The Washington Quarterly, titled "Upsetting the Balance: Why Russia Chose Hamas over Israel." In her paper, Marten analyzes Russia's decision to support Hamas following the events of October 7, 2023, marking an unusual deviation from Moscow's long-standing foreign policy of balancing its position among key states in the Middl  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Professor Shahrzad "Sherry" Towfighian specializes in microelectromechanical systems and plans to use that knowledge to create a new kind of micromirror * * * By Chris Kocher According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 20 million endoscopies are performed in the U.S. every year to seek out problems such as tumors, polyps and ulcers in the digestive tract. Giving a better view of   more

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 27 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: A panel of community activists who have flipped the script on criminal case outcomes through collective "participatory defense" activities spoke at the Law School Wednesday night, explaining how the burgeoning grassroots practice is allowing communities to support people facing criminal charges and one another. The event, held at the Subotnick Center and sponsored by the school's Center for Criminal Justice, also c  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Brooks School has strengthened its faculty with the addition of 13 new external hires who will bolster its research and instruction portfolios in economics, data science, race and equity, and environmental policy. "It's a testament to Dean Barry's leadership, our faculty, and the vision of the Brooks School that we've been able to bring in such a strong group of new faculty members this year," said Senior Associate  more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 27 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: Buffalo State University has, once again, joined Common App's direct admissions program, which launched earlier this month, and provides first-generation and low- and middle-income students who are interested in college with proactive admissions offers directly in the application. The program also includes outreach and resources to families, and to counselors who have students receiving a direct admission  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Developed With Campus-Led Work Group, Plan Aims to Achieve Net-Zero SUNY-Wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Zero Waste Plan Focuses on Facilities and Operations, Doubling Climate Research, Strengthening Climate Education, and Increasing Green Workforce Development * * * Today, during New York City's Climate Week, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. in  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Greetings, everybody. I should say that I had Tom's [Dennison] job [chair of the Employee Benefits Advisory Council] in another life at the University of Michigan. I was the chair of a similar body there. I'm aware of the [health care benefits] issues that have been discussed. Tom is so much more aware of the current system and how it works, but I'll make the observation that we do occasionally change our third-party  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Use cases indicate how USDC and open-source innovations are transforming aid delivery, remittances, and more * * * New York, NY - September 24, 2024 -- Circle, a global financial technology firm, is proud to unveil its first Global Impact Report on the grounds of the United Nations. Examples in the report demonstrate the inherent power of open blockchai  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Want cutting-edge coverage of one of the most impactful issues of our time? Explore work created by CJS faculty, alumni and students. * * * Podcasts Podcast: Toxic Labor - Futuro Investigates The audio documentary for Toxic Labor, a multiple award-winning investigation between The Center for Public Integrity and Columbia Journalism Investigations. Climate Change Pushes Auto Industry Int  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Columbia University issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Investment will support enhancements to financial aid for highest need students at the Columbia School of General Studies. * * * Columbia University and the Columbia School of General Studies (GS) have announced a $30 million investment from the University to support enhancements to financial aid for highest-need GS students and initiated planning for a dedicated residential building for the School.   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * In her book, Erica Gaston outlines the perils and practices of these partnerships. * * * By Eve Glasberg Over the last two decades, the United States has supported a range of militias, rebels, and other armed groups in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Critics have argued that such partnerships have many perils, from enabling human rights abuses to seeding future threats. Policymakers, however, have sought to mi  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 25 -- The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Christini holds dual appointment as Dean and Senior Vice President for Research * * * SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate) announced the appointment of David J. Christini, Ph.D., Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology, as the new Dean of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Dr. Christini was SGS Interim Dean for the past two years, leading several criti  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP pro bono initiative, The Domestic Abuse Response Alliance ("DARA"), has placed its 200th case. Launched in February 2022, DARA was originally an alliance of seven firms which has now grown to ten, who provide pro bono legal advice and representation to survivors of domestic abuse in need of protective injunctions. The firms involved represent individuals who are not eligible for legal  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * DEC Provided $4.8 Million to Not-for-Profit Feeding New York State to Increase Food Donations, Strengthen Partnerships with Local Providers New York State's Nation-Leading Program Helps Provide Food to Hungry New Yorkers, Reduce Greenhouse Gases in Landfilled Waste Average of Two Million Pounds of Food Donations Received Each Month and Distribut  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: D'Esposito first claimed that "there was nothing done incorrectly," but upon further scrutiny, resorted to lying After the groundbreaking report in The New York Times exposed that Anthony D'Esposito gave his fiancee's daughter and the woman he was having an affair with jobs on his congressional payroll - a potential violation of multiple House ethics rules - the vulnerable New York Republ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: With less than 45 days until Election Day, far-right extremist Scott Perry is uniquely vulnerable according to new reporting from New York Magazine. While PA-10 "has become more moderate," Perry hasn't changed his "uncompromisingly" far-right views - including his support for a national abortion ban without exceptions. He also has made no attempt to distance himself from his actions as on  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * The New York Times: "Representative Anthony D'Esposito, a New York Republican, gave part-time jobs to both his lover and his fiancee's daughter, in possible violation of House ethics rules." * * * A groundbreaking report in The New York Times exposed that vulnerable New York Republican Anthony D'Esposito, who is already in a tight race against DCCC Red to Blue candidate Laura Gill  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * The New York Times: "Representative Anthony D'Esposito, a New York Republican, gave part-time jobs to both his lover and his fiancee's daughter, in possible violation of House ethics rules." * * * Following a groundbreaking report in The New York Times that exposed Anthony D'Esposito for putting his fiancee's daughter and the woman he was having an affair with on his congressional  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * The New York Times: "Representative Anthony D'Esposito, a New York Republican, gave part-time jobs to both his lover and his fiancee's daughter, in possible violation of House ethics rules." * * * In case you missed it, a groundbreaking report in The New York Times exposed that vulnerable New York Republican Anthony D'Esposito gave his fiancee's daughter and the woman he was havin  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Zero-Emission Vehicles Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Advance New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $5.5 million available in grants for municipalities to support the installation of electric vehicle chargers, including hydrogen fuel filling station components and Level 2 and direct current fast chargers,  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Grants Help Construct and Renovate Environmental Education Centers to Inspire, Engage and Support the New Yorkers Most Burdened by Pollution * * * In celebration of Climate Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $7 million in competitive grant funding for community-based, not-for-profit, and tribal organizations to support the construction, or renovation of existing fa  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * They have been chosen to deliver Institute of Mathematical Statistics Medallion Awards and Lectures. * * * Four faculty from the department of statistics and one professor of biostatistics at the Mailman School of Public Health have been chosen to deliver an Institute of Mathematical Statistics Medallion Lecture, a high honor in the field. The Columbia Statistics faculty chosen to deliver lectures are Genevera Allen,  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: Hundreds of industry professionals and Niagara University students heard from speakers across the retail food and service sectors at the 2024 Niagara University Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit on Sept. 24. This annual summit is presented by the Holzschuh College of Business Administration. Presenters included Chelsea Schroder, director of foodservice at Circana, who discussed trends in foodser  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 27 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (Princeton SPIA) hosted multiple events adjacent to the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month, creating opportunities for students, alumni, and faculty members to engage with U.N. representatives on a variety of pressing global policy challenges. More than 150 alumni, U.N. re  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: New York (September 25, 2024) - Futuro Studios, the original podcasts and programming division of Futuro Media, in collaboration with My Cultura, iHeartMedia's podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories, present Chess Piece: The Elian Gonzalez Story, hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist Peniley Ramirez. This 10-episode series premieres on Wednesday, September 25. Following the launch, the epi  more

NEW PALTZ, New York, Sept. 27 -- The State University of New York's New Paltz Campus issued the following news release: The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives and the Department of Sociology at SUNY New Paltz are pleased to welcome John Jay College sociology professor and author Richard E. Ocejo, Ph.D. to the University for an engaging talk on his book, "Sixty Miles Upriver: Gentrification and Race in a Small American City." This event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, from 4  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * NYSCA Capital Project Fund Includes Three Grant Categories, Including a First-Time Opportunity for Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture State Previously Contributed Over $13 Million to the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Expansion - One of the First Projects to Receive $10 Million Through NYSCA's Large Capital Grant Opportunity Builds on $32 Million in NYSCA Capital Grants   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Laufey performed "From the Start" and other hits from her decorated album "Bewitched."(Photo by Arnold Turner) Grammy Award-winning artist Laufey captivated the crowd at an invite-only launch party for Syracuse University's new music business master's program at Spotify Studios in Los Angeles. Laufey performed "From the Start" and other hits from her decorated album "Bewitched" at the event Tuesday night, which als  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- George Washington University issued the following news: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges. The indictment is sealed, so it's unclear yet what those charges are. According to The New York Times, he is the first sitting mayor in modern NYC history to be charged while in office. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available for commentary, analysis and insight. To speak with an expert, please contact GW Media Relations   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: The five-episode HBO Original limited series GET MILLIE BLACK, created and executive produced by Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James, debuts MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The series will also air on Channel 4 next year. Logline: Ex-Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black returns to Kingston to work missing  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Rock the Block, HGTV's highest-rated series so far this year, will raise the stakes like never before when two veteran teams return to the block to challenge two rookie teams eager for a win in a new season of the home renovation competition. * * * Rock the Block, HGTV's highest-rated series so far this year, will raise the stakes like never before when two veteran teams return to t  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: In celebration of "The Last of Us Day," HBO has released an official TLOU Day teaser and art by Greg Ruth for the second season of the HBO Original drama series THE LAST OF US, based on the acclaimed video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation(R) consoles. Taking place annually on September 26, the date on which the cordyceps virus catalyzed the events of THE LAST OF US  more

SUNNYVALE, California, Sept. 26 -- Infinera, a provider of intelligent transport networks, issued the following news release: San Jose, Calif. - September 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. ET - Infinera Corporation (NASDAQ: INFN) ("Infinera") today reminded Infinera stockholders of the upcoming deadline to elect the form of merger consideration that they wish to receive in the pending acquisition of Infinera by Nokia Corporation ("Nokia") (the "Transaction"). This deadline is 5:00 p.m. New York City time on   more

STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 27 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Yesterday, Stony Brook University Interim President Richard L. McCormick delivered his first Stony brook State of the university address to faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, healthcare workers, elected representatives and local community members. Dr. McCormick expressed his gratitude for being welcomed to the Stony Brook community with warmth and gener  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $250,000 out of a total of $800,000 under a three-year research grant to a faculty member in the School of Information Studies (iSchool) to study Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum management for the next era of wireless communication services. Carlos Caicedo Carlos Enrique Caicedo Bastidas is an associate professor at the iSchool and director of the Center f  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Do you care about the future of democracy, civic engagement and civil dialogue? Do you believe our campus community would benefit from meaningful, constructive and respectful conversations on important issues facing society, including those that are relevant to the upcoming presidential election? If so, you are invited to participate in "Life Together: A Community Conversation for Election Season and Beyond" on Tuesd  more

HAMILTON, New York, Sept. 26 -- Colgate University issued the following news: In the second installment of Colgate's Road to the White House series, Professor of Economics Chad Sparber led a Q&A session with political strategist Karl Rove, former senior advisor and deputy chief of staff to the Bush Administration. Held in Memorial Chapel, the discussion covered Rove's role in shaping election strategies for the Bush administration, his analysis of the current election, and his views on the impo  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * An introduction to seismic imaging and how the R/V Marcus G. Langseth uses it to make detailed maps of the seafloor. * * * By Jeremy Hinsdale A research vessel (R/V) is a specially designed ship equipped to conduct scientific research at sea. Research vessels are outfitted with laboratories, scientific equipment and technology to support a wide range of oceanographic studie  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: The Max Original adult animated special VELMA: THIS HALLOWEEN NEEDS TO BE MORE SPECIAL!, from Warner Bros. Animation, debuts THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 on Max. Logline: With just 24 hours to bring Velma back, the friends search for a dark spellbook while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit. But as the annual Sexy Halloween party nears, Velma and the gang must face thei  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Innovative Program Reinvests Proceeds from Carbon Offset Purchases to Help Affordable Housing Developments Afford Resiliency, Decarbonization Projects Administration Calls on City Council to Enable J-51 Tax Incentive to Help Co-Op and Condo Owners Afford Emission Reduction Projects * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today created a new fund, the GreenHOUSE Fund, to help building owners   more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Millennial Black women felt they had autonomy and flexibility in navigating beauty standards in their personal lives, according to a new qualitative study. But at work, they felt compelled to adapt to a more restrictive beauty standard. "Outside of work, they were more expressive with their hair and makeup styles, which aligned with their generation's approach to beauty. They also explored how they fashioned themselves  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul attended a roundtable discussion between the U.S. Department of Commerce, American Federation of Teachers, and Micron Technology to celebrate and highlight the partnership created in Syracuse. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Thank you. Thank you, Secretary Raimondo. I want to thank you for having your door wide o  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-G-0422, 23-G-0423) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Akela Contracting LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR REHEARING AND ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT BY THE COMMISSION:  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0457) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Corewood Ventures, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. ORDER ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 12, 2023, Corewood Ventur  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-G-0709) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Independent General Contracting LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR REHEARING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On June 6, 2022, while cleari  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0008) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Integrity Masonry Concrete Associates, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR REHEARING AND ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT BY THE   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0456) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against North Country Contractors, LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On August 14, 2023  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-G-0643) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Tom Buske & Son Construction, LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR REHEARING AND ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTIO  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0068) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Village of Mount Kisco Department of Public Works for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR REHEARING AND ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT BY TH  more

NEW PALTZ, New York, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's New Paltz Campus issued the following news release: * * * Burk will lead the Center's strategic planning to expand access to professional learning resources for PreK-12 educators * * * The Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz is welcoming Kymyona Burk, Ed. D., a widely recognized educational leader and senior policy fellow at the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), as Visiting Senior Fellow.   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * A Look Back at How Dateline Shaped a Generation of Investigative Journalism and Expanded into Syndication, Streaming, and Podcasts as it Approaches its 33rd Season. * * * How Dateline on NBC Defined a Generation of Investigative Journalism Dateline premiered 32 years ago on NBC, and over three decades, it has aired nearly 3,000 original episodes, earning its place as the longest-running series in N  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * State Approves Match of Taxpayer Savings Generated Through the Implementation of Nassau County-Led Shared Service Project Funding Provided Through County-Wide Shared Services Initiative Secretary Mosley: "When local governments find efficiencies through shared services it shows they care about protecting taxpayers." * * * The New York Department of State today announced  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Ethics Lecture Series will feature Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and bestselling author, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The lecture, which will be in the Dicus Family Auditorium, 1111 Capitol Federal Hall, is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Roose, an award-winning columnist, writes about technolo  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English at Niagara University, published the article "Pitchfork, Race, Collaboration, and the Making of 'Indie Rap'" in the Journal of Popular Music Studies. In his essay, Dr. Mangat historicizes the moment in popular music when rap music and indie rock began conversing with one another and how Pitchfork received what is referred to as "indie   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Generative AI and advanced analytics automate processes to help financial institutions meet regulatory timelines and ensure customer satisfaction * * * Hoboken, N.J., September 24, 2024 - NICE Actimize, a NICE business (Nasdaq: NICE), today announced the availability of the market's first AI-powered Fraud Investigations solution that facilitates end-to-end fraud management capabili  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: Chicago, IL. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce that partner Daniel Schwartz has been appointed as deputy leader of the law firm's nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice, which guides clients through the complete IP lifecycle and handles IP disputes in venues throughout the US and internationally. Nixon Peabody's IP practice continues to expand the breadth and depth of its ranks. The  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * By Separating What Was a Previously Combined Sewer System, Project Tripled the Neighborhood's Drainage Capacity and Significantly Reduced Overflows into Flushing Bay * * * The New York City Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP), Transportation (DOT) and Design and Construction (DDC) on Thursday joined local elected officials to celebrate the completion of a $139 million pro  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Billy Joel and Sting--two of the most respected recording artists in history--announce a one-night-only performance at JMA Wireless Dome on Friday, April 11, 2025. The iconic musicians will each perform their most beloved songs from throughout their illustrious careers. The spectacular show featuring Joel's eighth record-breaking appearance at the JMA Dome and first since 2015, and Sting's first time at the JMA Dome   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Axoni, a leading provider of trade workflow applications and real-time data replication technology, in the sale of its Veris post-trade processing business unit and related intellectual property to London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). A portion of the transaction remains subject to closing conditions and is expected to be completed in Q4 of 2024. Following the transaction, LSEG will own and operat  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised C5MI Insight, a leader in digital transformation and modernization, in its recent investment by DC Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investments in U.S.-based government and engineering companies. The transaction value was not publicly disclosed. C5MI solves complex supply chain and logistics challenges for federal and state governments and Fortune 200 companies. An official rele  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 26 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Inaugural NSTC grant will prepare a diverse group of students for careers in the semiconductor field * * * Rochester Institute of Technology received funding from the National Semiconductor Technology Center's Workforce Partner Alliance for BRIDGE--the Broadening Research and Inter-Disciplinary Graduate Education for Microelectronics program. The award of nearly $1.5 million will be us  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * The research center will focus on advancing space power and propulsion * * * RIT has been selected to lead the United States Space Force University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 3 (SSTI) research regarding advanced space power and propulsion, which includes $9.9 million in funding. The research is in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory and wil  more

ROCKLAND, New York, Sept. 27 -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * State and Private Investment Enables ASAP to Empower Students with Financial, Academic, & Personal Support to Boost Graduation Rates, Close Opportunity Gaps * * * Suffern, NY, [September 26, 2024] - State and local lawmakers, students, and SUNY officials today joined Rockland Community College leaders in highlighting the benefits and expansion of the Advancing Success in Asso  more

AKWESASNE, New York, Sept. 27 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: In September 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts were awarded a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to codify tribal laws and create a digital law library. The funding also includes costs to provide legal resources to the Akwesasne Library and the Tribal Courts for the community. The goal of the project is to enhance access to legal res  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Your career can thrive when your path is not linear, a panel of alumni and business leaders told students, staff and faculty at the seventh annual Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management Dean's Distinguished Lecture, Sept. 23 in the Alice Statler Auditorium. "Expanding your range is important for today's business school students because the world of business is becoming more dynamic and complex, and  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 26 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release: * * * Transforming, simplifying and optimizing the trading and operations lifecycle while extending strategic relationship * * * NEW YORK, LONDON and STOCKHOLM, September 25, 2024 - Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) today a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Van Ness Feldman, a law firm, issued the following news: VNF Senior Policy Advisor Mary Landrieu, participated in firm client Climeworks' US Carbon Removal Summit in New York on September 23. Discussions focused on the importance of Direct Air Capture as a critical tool in efforts to decarbonize, innovate, and spur workforce development. Climeworks, is the anchor direct air capture technology provider for Louisiana's Project Cypress, which has been awarded a contract fr  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A small experimental apple orchard at Cornell's Hudson Valley Research Laboratory may soon be topped by solar panels which would not only track the sun to capture energy but provide a warm canopy on cooler spring days and shade the trees from excessive heat. The research lab proposes to install a 300-kilowatt solar arrangement next spring to cover about 1,100 apple trees. The single-axis movable energy array 12 feet ab  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Sunday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day (Photo courtesy of Salt City Coffee's Facebook page) Calling all coffee lovers! Did you know that Sunday, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day? Whether you are a diehard coffee enthusiast who celebrates every day or a novice just beginning to try coffee for the first time, SU News has you covered. We put together a list of all the great spots and hidden gems on campus--and locally  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * The Undersigned Faculty of Columbia Journalism School strongly condemns Israel's closing of the Al Jazeera office in Ramallah. On Sunday, September 22, Israeli troops raided the bureau of the Doha-based news organization, confiscated documents and equipment and forced journalists to leave the premises. Israel's military ordered the office to remain closed for 45 da  more

GENESEO, New York, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Mark Broomfield, associate professor of English at SUNY Geneseo and director of Performance as Social Change, has recently published Black Queer Dance: Gay Men and the Politics of Passing for Almost Straight (Routledge, 2024). Black Queer Dance explores complex topics of race, gender, and sexuality in dance and contemporary discussions of masculinity in our wider culture, includ  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: By Jean Albanese Upstate Medical University decreased its gas and electric consumption by 23 percent for the fiscal year 2023-24, thanks to initiatives enacted by its Energy Management team. Upstate's natural gas usage was down 33.8 percent and electricity use decreased by 5.3 percent, not only saving Upstate over $100,000 but earning back $164,000 in rebates from Nati  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Richard "Dick" Phillips G'63, G'65, dean emeritus of Hendricks Chapel who led the chapel through the 1980s and 1990s, died July 10 in Colorado. He was 90. A native of Missouri, Phillips earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Northwest Missouri State University in 1957. He earned a master's degree in theology from Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado, in 1960 and became a Methodist minister. Phillips  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate University Hospital has been recognized for its exemplary care in the areas of stroke, heart failure and resuscitation by the American Heart Association. These quality achievement awards represent Upstate's commitment to improving the outcomes for patients with stroke, heart failure and in need of resuscitation, meaning reduced admissions and more healthy days at  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt is in the early stages of exploring an enhanced presence in New York City--one of the world's metropolitan and business capitals and home to the largest Vanderbilt community outside Nashville. The effort is part of Vanderbilt's ongoing strategy to "bring the world to Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt to the world," the university announced today. "To properly provide a transformative education to our students  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release: * * * Funding round led by Warburg Pincus with participation from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 * * * SAN JOSE, Calif., September 25th, 2024 - Whatfix, a global leader among digital adoption platforms (DAPs), today announced it has secured $125 Million in a Series E funding round, led by Warburg Pincus with participation from existing investor SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The company is raising the new round   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available to stre  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Hosted by James and Oliver Phelps, the Series Premieres November 14, and Features Special Guests Warwick Davis, Evanna Lynch and Bonnie Wright * * * Food Network viewers and legions of Harry Potter fans are going to have an extra special holiday season this year with the premiere of new series, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, on Thursday, November 14 at 8pm ET/PT   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised International Game Technology PLC (IGT), a global leader in the supply of lottery solutions, on its Euros500 million high yield bond issuance The bond was issued by IGT Lottery Holdings B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of IGT, and guaranteed on a senior basis by IGT and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The notes were sold pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised high-end restaurant chain Loulou Group, along with its major shareholders and executives, on the sale of Loulou Group to the casino and hotel group Barriere. Following the sale, the current management team will remain in place and continue the development of Loulou' s venues and brand. The White & Case team which advised on the transaction was led by partner Saam G  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Commerzbank, Danske Bank, DZ BANK, Erste Group Bank, Raiffeisen Bank International, and UniCredit Bank as joint lead managers on the issuance of Euros500 million 2.875% mortgage covered bonds due 2029 under the Euros10 billion mortgage covered bond programme of UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s. The mortgage covered bonds were admitted to trading on the  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Termocandelaria Power, S.A., an electric power generation company that owns and operates a large portfolio of thermal power plants in Colombia, in a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of US$425 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.750% notes due 2031, and a concurrent any-and-all tender offer and exit consent solicitation targeting its 7.875% notes due 2029.   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The undergraduate business program at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management is now ranked No. 40 in the nation, up from No. 47 last year and No. 51 two years ago, by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest ranking for Whitman by U.S. News in more than a decade. The undergraduate business program at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management is now ranked No. 40 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute issued the following Q&A on Sept. 25, 2024, with principal investigator Minoree Kohwi: * * * A Q&A with brain development and fruit fly expert Minoree Kohwi * * * Brain cells come in an extraordinary variety of shapes and play diverse roles, such as helping the body move and receiving information about the world from the senses. The nearly 90 billion neurons, a key type of brain cell, in the adult human brain arise from a small   more