Monday - November 25, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Tuesday October 08, 2024 ( 62 items )  

A slice of wisdom from Russell Weiner '90
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Russell Weiner '90, CEO of Domino's, has been getting a lot of screen time recently. In one of the company's new ads, Weiner goes undercover as a focus group moderator to get feedback from New Yorkers on Domino's newest hand-tossed pizza, "the pizza you won't believe is Domino's." At one point in the ad, everyone in the room talks about what they don't like about Domino's pizza. Pan to Weiner, looking dejected. Of course  more

Akerman Expands With W.R. Berkley Corporation's Lead Employment Counsel Adam Mocciolo
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Firm Grows Labor and Employment Practice Group and Litigation Experience in New York * * * Akerman today announced the expansion of its largest office, New York, with the addition of partner Adam Mocciolo to the Labor and Employment Practice Group. He joins from the Fortune 500 commercial lines property and casualty insurance holding company W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), where he served as assista  more

Alaska Air Group Announces Investor Day in December
SEATTLE, Oct. 8 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Summary * Alaska Air Group, Inc. is hosting an Investor Day in New York City on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. * The event will include presentations and a Q&A with the Alaska Airlines executive team. They'll be sharing updates on their business plan and future with Hawaiian Airlines, including increased acquisition synergies. * * * Following the acquisition of Hawaiian   more

Alston & Bird Obtains Dismissal With Prejudice for Former CEO of Philips Respironics
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird obtained a dismissal with prejudice for John Frank, the former CEO of health technology company Philips Respironics, in a securities class action in the Eastern District of New York. All claims against Frank were dismissed with prejudice after years-long litigation that culminated in argument on the motion in April. Representing John Frank was an Alston & Bird team led by partners Jenny K  more

Broadridge Funds New Zucker School of Medicine Endowed Deanship for Medical School Scholarships
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Oct. 8 -- 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: HEMPSTEAD, NY - Northwell Health and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, in partnership with Broadridge Financial Solutions, have announced the establishment of an endowed deanship supporting medical student scholarships, funded   more

DEC Announces Cleanup Completion at Former Geneva Foundry Site
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Community-wide Contamination Removal Successfully Completed through State Superfund and Brownfield Cleanup Programs Offsite Cleanup Included Excavation and Removal of 94,000 Tons of Contaminated Soil at 244 Properties Surrounding Former Foundry * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today  more

Detroit Tigers and Delaware North Unveil Exciting New Food and Beverage Offerings for 2024 ALDS at Comerica Park
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 8 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: DETROIT (October 7, 2024) - The Detroit Tigers and food, beverage and retail partner Delaware North today announced a new lineup of must-try culinary creations for Comerica Park during the 2024 American League Division Series (ALDS). "We're excited to bring these locally inspired dishes and drinks to Comerica Park for the ALDS," said Joe Slomski, Delaware North's general manager at Comerica Park. "Our goal is to enh  more

Funding Research That Improves Health and Shortens 'Bench to Bedside' Time
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Doctoral students in clinical psychology Alexa Deyo '21 and Alison Vrabec G'23 spent their summer testing a theory that a certain kind of therapeutic technique called motivational interviewing could improve sleep and overall health among adolescents. According to the National Institutes of Health, sleep problems can impact how people learn, think and get along with others. "If teens are sleeping better, their mental he  more

HCR Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas Celebrates Opening of 62 New Affordable, Supportive, Energy-Efficient Homes in Utica
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York State Homes and Community Renewal issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Johnson Park Green Community Apartments and Community Center Are Helping to Transform Cornhill Neighborhood * * * New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas today announced the completion of Johnson Park Green Community Apartments, 62 new apartments and a community center in the heart of Utica's Cornhill neighborhood. The $28 mil  more

iHeartMedia and Whalar Group Announce Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Creators and Marketers and Build Scale Through iHeart's Industry-Leading Audio Platforms
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 8 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: New York, NY -- October 7, 2024 -- iHeartMedia, the #1 audio company in America by reach, and Whalar Group, the leading global Creator Company on a mission to liberate creative voices , today announced a unique partnership that will provide creators and marketers additional opportunities to reach their audiences across iHeart's industry-leading broadcast, podcast, digital, live events and social platforms. The two comp  more

ILR School's High Road New York City program receives support
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Edwin "Ed" Baum '81 and his wife, Holly Wallace, are supporting the High Road New York City initiative by funding stipends, subsidizing housing and providing robust program support. Wallace and Baum, ILR's 2023 Alpern Award winner, attended a few NYC High Road sessions in 2023 and were impressed by the cohesive and highly-motivated cohort of students led by Esta Bigler '70, director of ILR's Labor and Employment Law Prog  more

JPMorganChase to Present at the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: Al Moffitt, Global Treasurer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., will present at the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference at the Langham Hotel in Boston on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:40 a.m. (Eastern). A live audio webcast will be available on the day of the conference at www.jpmorganchase.com under Investor Relations, Events & Presentations. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial  more

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Showcase Combining Knowledge and Action
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * The Climate School's first-ever showcase highlighted the school's mission to partner with organizations outside of Columbia to build climate solutions. * * * By Adrienne Day On the heels of announcing its new MS in Climate degree program, the Columbia Climate School held its first-ever Climate School Showcase, as part of its programming for Climate Week. The purpose of the showcase w  more

LaunchPad Announces 2024 'Cuse Tank Winners
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Phloat co-founders Nathan Thor Brekke '26 (left) and Malak Aljerari '27 (right) with LaunchPad program manager J Wess (middle) Syracuse University Libraries' Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) hosted its annual 'Cuse Tank entrepreneurial competition on Friday, Sept. 27, during Family Weekend in Bird Library. More than 35 student entrepreneur teams from various schools and colleges across campus participated in a "Shark-  more

Marsh Launches New Solution to Support Mid-Market UK Companies in Managing Rising Risk of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), today announced the launch of a new cyber insurance and risk advisory solution for mid-market companies in the UK. The solution - which is available to UK businesses in all industries with revenues between pound sterling50 million and pound sterling250 millio  more

Master active listening to enhance decision-making
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Picture a colleague grappling with a tough decision they're probably feeling the weight of uncertainty and pressure. In such moments, it's tempting to step in with solutions or advice. But real support means resisting that urge, putting your own ideas aside and listening carefully to understand their concerns, priorities and the help or reassurance they seek. In the Cornell Keynote webcast "Active Listening: Supporting P  more

Maureen Dowd and Carl Hulse: Road to the White House Series
HAMILTON, New York, Oct. 7 -- Colgate University issued the following news: The third installment of Colgate's Road to the White House series, moderated by President Brian Casey, featured New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd and the chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, Carl Hulse. The Sept. 24 event provided insight into the ongoing election campaign process and a glimpse into the internal workings of the candidates' parties as well as the state of American democracy. While  more

McGraw Hill Transitions From Traditional Textbook Edition Publishing Cycle With New Evergreen Delivery Model
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release: * * * The new model keeps course materials current, removing the burden on instructors to rebuild their courses. * * * COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 7, 2024) - McGraw Hill today announced the launch of an industry-first delivery model that releases digital product updates directly to existing courses already built by instructors, replacing the cycle of textbook editions. McGraw Hill's Evergreen delivery model sets a new   more

MTA Bridge and Tunnel Officers, NYPD and Law Enforcement Partners Impound 286 Vehicles During Six Joint Enforcement Operations in September Focusing on Ghost Plates and Persistent Toll Violators
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Through 44 Operations, Officers Have Impounded 2,449 Vehicles, Issued 22,960 Summonses, and Made 521Arrests * * * Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels and the New York City Police Department (NYPD), along with regional law enforcement partners, today announced the results of September's interagency task force operations to remove gho  more

N.Y. A.G. James Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Not to Hear Appeal by 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Court Action Maintains Historic Lifetime Ban on Shkreli from Pharmaceutical Industry and Order to Pay $64.6 Million * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court's decision not to hear an appeal from convicted criminal Martin Shkreli, leaving in place a lower court ruling banning Shkreli for life  more

N.Y. A.G. James Takes Action to Shut Down Monroe County Nonprofit for Financial Mismanagement
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Community Resource Collaborative Misused Funds and Failed to Distribute More Than $243,000 to Local Nonprofits that Rely on Aid to Provide Services AG James Seeks to Recover Funds for Local Nonprofits Owed Money by CRC * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a petition to dissolve the Community Resource Collaborative (CRC), a Monroe County  more

N.Y. A.G. James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Todd Novick
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Todd Novick, who died on December 24, 2023 after an encounter with members of the Rochester Police Department (RPD) in Rochester. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera footage, interviews with involved office  more

N.Y. Design & Construction Dept.: Phase 2 of Massive Queens Sewer Program Completed in Maspeth
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Micro-tunneling techniques successful in reducing disruptions to businesses, residents and traffic during $106 million project * * * (Maspeth, NY - October 7, 2024) The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) today announced the completion of a $106 million infrastructure projec  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving 3 Point Energy
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Benjamin Wallack, 3 Point Energy LLC, 43 Sandy Hollow Road Port, Washington, NY 11050 Re: 3 Point Energy LLC Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), wh  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Accenture
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Kristen Ruehle, Accenture LLP, 1160 W. Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA 19312 Re: Accenture LLP Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), which were adopted b  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving AEC Energy
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Jonathan Soto, AEC Energy LLC, One Metrotech Center North, Floor 3, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Re: AEC Energy LLC Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), which wer  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Ahede Enterprises
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Fahad Solaiman, Ahede Enterprises Inc, 57-91 Granger Street, Corona, NY 11368 Re: Ahede Enterprises Inc Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), which w  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Alto Energy Consulting
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Mrs. Amy Rath, Alto Energy Consulting, LLC, PO Box 215, Clarence, NY 14031 Re: Alto Energy Consulting, LLC Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), whic  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving AMP Energy Services
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Andrea McMaster, AMP Energy Services, 10 Gloucester Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Re: AMP Energy Services Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), whic  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Aurora Energy Advisors
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Mitchell Ingerman, Aurora Energy Advisors, LLC, 27 Dawnwood Lane, P.O. Box 425, Sagaponack, NY 11962 Re: Aurora Energy Advisors, LLC Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource   more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Balanced Rock Energy
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Daniel Joyce, Balanced Rock Energy, Inc, 41 Stonegate Cir, Wilbraham, MA 01095 Re: Balanced Rock Energy, Inc Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), wh  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Belden Energy Solutions
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Mr. James Belden, Belden Energy Solutions, 719 S Berkley Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Re: Belden Energy Solutions Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), wh  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Broadleaf
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Michael Meehan, Broadleaf, LLC, 500 Woodberry Way, Chester Springs, PA 19425 Re: Broadleaf, LLC Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), which were adop  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Cardinal Energy Solutions Group
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Richard Kline, Cardinal Energy Solutions Group, 5932 Kennebec Court, Farmington, NY 14425 Re: Cardinal Energy Solutions Group Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Supplie  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving CBRE
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Chris Thomas, CBRE, Inc., 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654 Re: CBRE, Inc. Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), which were adopted by the Commissi  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Chautauqua Energy Management
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Jody Spaeth, Chautauqua Energy Management, Inc., 17 Main Street, PO Box 266, Sugar Grove, PA 16350 Re: Chautauqua Energy Management, Inc. Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Reso  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Clear Energy Solutions
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Eric Brunhammer, Clear Energy Solutions, LLC, 153 Paddlers Point #105, Matamoras, PA 18336 Re: Clear Energy Solutions, LLC Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers   more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Clear Point Energy
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Angelo Chambrone, Clear Point Energy, Inc., 120 E. Washington St., Suite 512, Syracuse, NY 13202 Re: Clear Point Energy, Inc. Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Supplie  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Cobra Energy
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Mr. Richard Cooperberg, Cobra Energy LLC, 65 Margaret Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559 Re: Cobra Energy LLC Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), which wer  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Cornerstone Energy Group
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Lawrence Stange, Cornerstone Energy Group, LLC, 1190 Church Street, Moscow, PA 18444 Re: Cornerstone Energy Group, LLC Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Cost Control Associates
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Mrs. Allison Levin, Cost Control Associates, Inc., 175 Broad Street, Suite 166, Glens Falls, NY 12801 Re: Cost Control Associates, Inc. Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resour  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Creekwalk Consulting Group
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Mr. Mark Tackley, Creekwalk Consulting Group, LLC, 308 Maltbie St., Suite 102, Syracuse, NY 13204 Re: Creekwalk Consulting Group, LLC Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving CRiMSON Power Solutions
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * To: Dr. Kevin Kelly, CRiMSON Power Solutions, LLC, 110 State Road, Suite 4, Box 8, Sagamore Beach, MA 02562 Re: CRiMSON Power Solutions, LLC Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resou  more

Poet and sportswriter Rowan Ricardo Phillips to read Oct. 17
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Writer and poet Rowan Ricardo Phillips will read from his latest work as part of the Fall 2024 Barbara & David Zalaznick Reading Series. The event will be held in the Rhodes-Rawling Auditorium, Klarman Hall KG70, on Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. A book signing and reception will follow the reading, in partnership with Buffalo Street Books. "Rowan Ricardo Phillips is a renowned sportswriter, and has written extensively on baseball, s  more

Pulitzer Finalist, Buffalo Native Ed Park in Town for UB's Exhibit X Fiction Series
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * It's a homecoming for Buffalo-born author and Princeton University writing professor Ed Park, whose 2023 novel "Same Bed Different Dreams" won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and was among the year's Pulitzer finalists. * * * Park will be at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 as part of the University at Buffalo English   more

Roberts Wesleyan University Receives $400,000 Grant From U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Violence Against Women
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 8 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: * * * Monies will be used to provide resources and support for the University in addressing and preventing sexual assault * * * Roberts Wesleyan University was informed on Sept. 23 that the University has received a nearly $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Violence Against Women. The monies will go to a new project to reduce domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and st  more

Rockefeller University: West Nile Infections are Spiking. Here's Why the Percentage of Severe Cases is So Small
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: The U.S. is currently in the midst of yet another West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak, with the CDC documenting 880 cases across 46 states so far this year. These numbers likely represent only a small fraction of total WNV infections, because diagnosis generally follows the appearance of symptoms, and 80% of people have no symptoms at all. Their immune systems quietly defeat the viral infection before sickness can take h  more

Rodmon King Named Chief Diversity Officer at SUNY Geneseo
GENESEO, New York, Oct. 7 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Rodmon King, PhD, has been selected as SUNY Geneseo's new chief diversity officer. He assumes the role on November 7. "I am thrilled at the appointment of Dr. Rodmon King as Geneseo's next chief diversity officer," President Denise A. Battles says. "He is an exceptionally well-qualified individual, with experiences spanning DEI roles at multiple higher education institutions, including wit  more

Sesame Workshop: Monthly Press Coverage
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: * * * Browse Sesame Workshop media highlights. * * * What People Were Talking About in September... - Sesame Workshop x Jim Henson's Birthday Cinema Blend: Kermit The Frog, Oscar The Grouch And Gobo Fraggle Came Together To Celebrate Jim Henson's Birthday And It's Wild To See "Today would have been Jim Henson's 88th birthday. During his long career, Henson gave us Sesame Street, The Muppets, iconic films like Lab  more

Statement From SUNY Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on the Anniversary of the October 7 Attack on Israel
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- The State University of New York issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * "Today, we solemnly mark the anniversary of October 7, a day when horrific acts of terrorism sent waves of grief throughout Israel and the global community. At SUNY, we remember the victims of these atrocities, pray for the safe return of hostages, and extend our deepest sympathies to the families still mourning their loss. We stand with our Jewish students, faculty, and staff, an  more

Stony Brook University's Patrick Meade Elected as an American Physical Society Fellow
STONY BROOK, New York, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Stony Brook University's Patrick Meade, professor in the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), was recently elected to a fellowship with the American Physical Society (APS). Meade was elected for his pioneering research and leadership in particle theory and phenomenology, including signatures of gauge-mediated supersymmetry, top partners, long-liv  more

Student Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Navy Veteran Jurgen Baeza '26
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: When Jurgen Baeza '26 first set his sights on Syracuse University, it was during his high school days in San Diego, California. Without a clear vision of what he wanted to do, however, he wound up at San Diego State University. With interests ranging from political science to computer science, then a stint in television, radio, and film; Baeza realized he soon needed to look at other options. Jurgen Baeza '26 at The A  more

SUNY-Stony Brook: Biomedical Engineering Professor to Receive National Award
STONY BROOK, New York, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Yi-Xian Qin recognized by the BMES for his groundbreaking research on bone tissue response * * * Yi-Xian Qin, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Renaissance School of Medicine and in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Stony Brook University, will receive the 2025 Biomedical Engi  more

UB Event to Explore Cellphone Bans in Schools, Provide Guidance for Educators and Parents
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * With the school year in full swing, the conversation around cellphone bans in classrooms is gaining attention across Western New York. As more schools -- including Lackawanna City School District -- adopt policies to limit students' access to phones during class, parents and educators are seeking guidance on how to navigate this increasingly prevalent issue. * * * Th  more

Urban Video Project Presents 'This Side of Salina'
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Light Work's Urban Video Project (UVP) is pleased to present the exhibition of "This Side of Salina" by filmmaker Lynne Sachs, exploring reproductive justice from Oct. 12 to Dec. 21 at UVP's architectural projection venue on the Everson Museum facade in downtown Syracuse. In conjunction with the exhibition, Sachs will be joined by members of the feminist filmmaking group The Abortion Clinic Film Collective and local  more

Verizon to Expand High-Speed Fios Internet in Rhode Island
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Fios to reach more homes in the state, including Jamestown and Westerly * * * In partnership with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, Verizon plans to expand its all-fiber, high-speed broadband, reliable service to over three thousand underserved addresses in Jamestown and Westerly. "Verizon is focused on delivering high-speed internet service and the major economic be  more

Virtual Public Statement Hearing Set Regarding Niagara County Solar Farm
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 7 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release: The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a virtual public statement hearing on Thursday, October 10, 2024, concerning a petition filed on March 4, 2024, by Bear Ridge Solar, LLC, pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law seeking lightened regulation as a wholesale electric generator, as well as a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Bear Ri  more

Virtual Public Statement Hearing Set Regarding Niagara County Solar Farm
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 7 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release: The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a virtual public statement hearing on Thursday, October 10, 2024, concerning a petition filed on March 4, 2024, by Bear Ridge Solar, LLC, pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law seeking lightened regulation as a wholesale electric generator, as well as a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Bear Ri  more

White & Case Advises Bank Syndicate on Springer Nature IPO
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a syndicate of underwriting banks on the initial public offering of Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA (Springer Nature) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Around 27 million shares were placed at a price of Euros22.50 per share, with gross proceeds accruing to Springer Nature amounting to approximately Euros200 million. The final offer price represents a market capitalizatio  more

White & Case Appoints New Chief Marketing, Chief Innovation Officers
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has appointed Isabel Parker to the role of Chief Innovation Officer and Jason Hill to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. "Jason and Isabel's superior credentials and track records give us confidence that marketing and innovation will continue to be strategic contributors to the Firm's growth, " said White & Case Chair, Heather McDevitt. "We welcome their leadership and fresh pe  more

WSJ Opinion Docs, A New Series of Short Documentaries From Palladium Pictures, Premieres Today
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * First in the series: "Get the Jew": The Crown Heights Riot Revisited * * * The Wall Street Journal Opinion in collaboration with Palladium Pictures is launching a new series of short documentary films, WSJ Opinion Docs. Each film in the series will tell a dramatic true story from the recent past about important issues that deserve attention and examination. "We are pleased t  more

Young adults fear their parents will read online health portals
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found that the possibility of parental disclosure through online patient portals led older adolescents to hesitate in sharing complete health information with doctors, putting them at risk of missed diagnoses and treatments. Confidentiality concerns were increased among females and those who are sexual and gender minorities, the paper said. The results, published Oct. 7 in JAMA Pediat  more