ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news release: The Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET) at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has been selected to host the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals' (NIIMBL) eXperience program for the third consecutive year. The NIIMBL eXperience program is designed to provide underrepresented minority students complet  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Anna Ho, assistant professor of astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Packard Fellow for Science and Engineering. The fellowship from the David and Lucille Packard Foundation includes $875,000 in unrestricted funds to be used for research over five years. Ho is among a cohort of 20 early-career scientists and engineers receiving fellowships this year. "The Packard fellowship will enable me to   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 16 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * With a month until the first class graduates, participants are seeing how important pharmacy technicians are * * * In July, the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences launched its Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Anyone in the Binghamton region with a high school diploma can take the five-month hybrid class. Now, the program is preparing to graduate its first class of l  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 15 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Mentorship training workshops, a new listserv and other initiatives aim to build connections * * * By Shawn Ammann Being a postdoctoral researcher is hard. It can be an isolating experience, because it's challenging to find a sense of community. Simply put, a postdoc is between the completion of doctoral studies and full-time employment in industry or academia, in the hopes of receiving additional train  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: Bloomberg Media and Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. ("TBS") today officially launched TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg, a new dedicated section on TBS NEWS DIG Powered by JNN, delivering premium digital business and financial news to Japanese audiences. TBS NEWS DIG Powered by JNN is the online news media of TBS and its 27 affiliates stations. TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg is the first collaborative product   more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Oct. 16 -- 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: New York, London, Tokyo, October 15, 2024 - In response to the increased sophistication and prevalence of cyber threats, and board mandates on operational resilience, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) has launched a range of enhanced services and so  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: For the second year in a row, the University's Career Services team has been honored with the prestigious Spark Award from Handshake, a career management platform that connects students with jobs, internships and employers. The recognition highlights the team's innovative use of the platform to support student career development and underscores its commitment to student success. The University adopted Handshake just   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Real estate expert and designer Christina Haack will continue to expand her design business in the South, creating custom dream homes for Nashville-area clients and navigating the hot market with her next flip and first rental property in six new one-hour episodes of the HGTV docu-series Christina in the Country. * * * WHAT: Christina in the Country WHERE  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * Temporarily silencing brain regions helped scientists pinpoint where different types of memories originate * * * How do we distinguish threat from safety? It's a question important not just in our daily lives, but for human disorders linked with fear of others, such as social anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The microscope image above, from the laboratory of Steven A. Sie  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: By Carla Cantor A new study from Columbia University shows that combining a brief smell test with a short memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess risk for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The study, led by Davangere P. Devanand, MD, professor of psychiatry and neurology and director of geriatric psychiatry  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: What skills do we need to navigate and thrive in a rapidly evolving job market and an AI-driven future? In a new episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, executive coach and Cornell Tech lecturer Keith Cowing discusses the decreasing value of tasks and the increasing value of judgment and leadership in an AI-driven future. "I interviewed a Navy Seal for a role in a company and asked, 'What skills do you   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news: This past Tuesday October 8th, Curtis collaborated with the ColCapital - Asociacion Colombiana de Capital Privado and Amazon Web Services (AWS), to host an insightful panel discussion at Curtis' offices in New York, to address the challenge of attracting Middle Eastern capital to Latin American funds. A special thank you to our panelists: * Shaun Reader, Partner in the Investment Funds team at   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert advised KKR Income Opportunities Fund (KIO) and KKR Credit Advisors on the signing of a definitive agreement under which KIO will acquire the assets of Insight Select Income Fund (INSI). The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024, pending customary approvals and conditions. Once finalized, INSI's shares will be delisted from all public markets. KIO will continue its investment strategy in secure  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * DTCC also announces results of proof-of-concept to optimize collateral management using tokenization. * * * New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney/Tokyo/Abu Dhabi, October 15, 2024 - The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global fina  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * * Australia's most desired EV models revealed * More than half a million Australians want to buy an EV in next 12 months * Sustainability and environment the major drivers for EV purchase intention * EV ad spend up 711% from 2021 * * * Sydney, Australia - October 16, 2024 - Nielsen's latest Consumer and Media View (CMV) (https://www.nielsen.com/solutions/media-planning  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Twenty-eight faculty members from 10 Cornell schools and colleges have been named 2024-25 Engaged Faculty Fellows. They'll spend the year developing a community-engaged course, project or publication, while also joining a network of scholars committed to advancing the university's public engagement mission. Facilitated by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, the Engaged Faculty Fellowship Program has welcomed n  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Brooke Paykin '24 chose to major in Biological and Environmental Engineering (BEE) because she cares about protecting the natural environment and she enjoys seeing projects from planning through construction. Her love of hands-on engineering work was a main reason that Water Measurement and Analysis Methods (BEE 4270) was one of her favorite classes at Cornell. "This was the first class I took at Cornell that had a rea  more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 16 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Growth spurred by interest in AI, investments in faculty and computing infrastructure, including $400 million Empire AI consortium * * * For decades, the University at Buffalo has provided students with cutting-edge tutelage in artificial intelligence. From machine learning in the 1970s and pattern recognition in the 1990s to large language models today, UB studen  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: This academic year, Syracuse University men's basketball home games are scheduled to occur on weekdays while classes are in session on the following dates: Wednesday, Oct. 30 vs. Slippery Rock University Monday, Nov. 4 vs. LeMoyne Tuesday, Nov. 12 vs. Colgate Wednesday, Nov. 27 vs. Cornell Tuesday, Dec. 10 vs. Albany Tuesday, Jan. 14 vs. Louisville Wednesday, Feb. 5 vs. Duke Wednesday, Feb. 26 vs. NC State Ac  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Oct. 15, 2024 -Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of the Global Immigration & Compliance Practice of law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, is set to host Immigration Insights, a podcast series in which she interviews Greenberg Traurig attorneys and outside guests on various immigration topics, as a part of the firm's Big Law Redefined podcast. In the first episode of the Immigration Insights series, Kalmyko  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Hearst Magazines, the world's largest lifestyle publisher, today announced Brad Greenawalt has been appointed vice president of subscriptions, a new role at the company. He will be responsible for leveraging data and insights to help accelerate digital growth of the company's consumer subscription business, inclusive of digital, print, membership and experiential opportunities, across a portfolio  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * * New York HMO plans scored 4.5 out of possible 5 Stars * * * Buffalo, N.Y. (October 15, 2024) -- Highmark announced today that its Medicare Advantage HMO plans in Western and Northeastern New York have achieved a 4.5 out of possible 5 Star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The HMO plans improved from a 4 Star rating last year. Highmark  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * The event will feature Cage The Elephant, Fontaines D.C., Glass Animals, Incubus, St. Vincent, The Head And The Heart, The Lumineers, The Offspring and a special performance from Damiano David on January 11 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles * * * NEW YORK - October 15, 2024 - iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the eighth annual "iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One." The biggest names in Alter  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: J. Ellen Gainor, professor of performing and media arts in the College of Arts & Sciences, has been awarded the George Freedley Memorial Award Special Jury Prize from the Theatre Library Association (TLA) for her book, "The Routledge Anthology of Women's Theatre Theory & Dramatic Criticism," co-edited with Catherine Boroughs, courtesy professor of performing and media arts (A&S). The award will be presented at the TLA   more

KEUKA PARK, New York, Oct. 16 -- Keuka College issued the following news release: * * * A popular Keuka College professor is instructing students far beyond the College's campus thanks to the publication of his latest academic text. * * * Dr. David Felten, Keuka College's Distinguished Scholar in Residence, recently completed the second edition of Netter's Neuroscience Coloring Book, a widely used resource in neuroscience education. The book combines artistic illustrations with scientific co  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Third installment of the list includes Jensen Huang, Bill Ackman, Claudia Sahm and more * * * MarketWatch today announced the release of MarketWatch50, which highlights business leaders and policymakers who provided significant contributions to finance and the economy. The third annual list focuses on five categories: Traders & Investors, Policymakers, Corpor  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Zabar's Marking 90 Years of Business "Commuter Special" Bagel Deals Available for Select Time * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced a partnership with New York institution Zabar's in honor of the New York City subway's 120th anniversary and Zabar's 90th anniversary, the legendary gourmet market located on West 80 St. on the U  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Project Development and Finance Practice and Global Energy Industry Group with the addition of Monica Hwang as a partner in Houston. "Houston is a key center of the LNG industry in the US, and Monica's addition to our growing team in Texas will bolster our LNG offerings and strengthen our team's capacity to provide clients with an unmatched full-service e  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * $5.3 Million To Support Firefighter Training and a New Volunteer Fire Department Museum * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced significant new investments in Long Island's volunteer firefighter community during an event honoring their service. Governor Hochul highlighted a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing firefighter training, facilities and mental health support  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Mona Suazo Will Serve as Assistant Deputy Mayor for Public Safety * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced two new appointments that will continue to keep New Yorkers safe. First, Mayor Adams appointed Chauncey Parker, a nearly 40-year veteran of law enforcement, as deputy mayor for public safety, effective immediately. Additionally, Mayor Adams announced the appointment of Mona   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Led by NYPD, "Operation Restore Roosevelt" Will Focus on Illegal Brothels, Sex Trafficking, Unlicensed Vendors, and Other Quality-of-Life Concerns Part of Mayor Adams' "Community Link Initiative," Intensive Government Response Effort That Has Already Responded to Over 800 Complaints and Conducted Over 600 Operations * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYP  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Plant breeders are gaining access to specialized training in advanced data analysis techniques through a new online course from the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement (ILCI) at Cornell University. The course, which launched today on eCornell, equips participants with essential skills for managing and analyzing large plant breeding datasets, including techniques for identifying important genetic traits an  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 16 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Niagara University is the host of the 2024 Peace and Justice Studies Association's annual conference, which will bring more than 300 scholars to Monteagle Ridge Oct. 24-27, 2024. This year's theme is "We Are All Connected: Fostering Intersectionality and Solidarity." Among the featured events is a Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address and Buddhist Monk chant for peace, a plenary event illuminating the conference the  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 16 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professor in the College of Education and president of the International Society for Educational Planning, hosted the 2024 ISEP conference in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa, Oct. 7-10, 2024. The event, which was co-sponsored by Nelson Mandela University, St. Cloud State University, and Niagara University, brought together presenters and attendees fr  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 16 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon For the past eight years, Niagara University has given the victims of domestic violence a voice through an exhibit of artwork reflecting their journeys, experiences, hopes, and dreams called "Living in Light: The Art of Healing." This year's event, which was held Oct. 8 at the Castellani Art Museum on the university's campus and featured Tommi A. Vincent, an award-winning author, entrepreneur, a  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Audience Peaked at 13.4 Million Viewers for Game's Final Minutes * * * Ohio State-Oregon Big Ten Saturday Night Thriller Oregon's thrilling 32-31 victory over Ohio State in a matchup of top-three teams on Big Ten Saturday Night drew the largest primetime audience for a regular season Big Ten conference football game since 2008, with an average of 10.2 million viewers across NBC, Pea  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * New York Times: This G.O.P. Senate Candidate Says He Grew Up on a Family Farm. Not Exactly. WHYY: David McCormick Claims He Created 'Hundreds of Jobs' in Pennsylvania. Records Suggest Otherwise * * * PENNSYLVANIA -- Today in Philadelphia, elected leaders continued the Pants on Fire tour with a press conference calling out David McCormick's dishonest record, including lying about where he   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Related California-, a subsidiary of Related Companies, issued the following news release: * * * The luxury residential building will deliver a new benchmark for senior living rooted in wellness and community for the generation that built Silicon Valley. * * * Ellore, Santa Clara's newest luxury senior living community, officially launches leasing. Developed by Related California and operated by Oakmont Management Group, Ellore is a blend of sophistication, innovation an  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: Workforce recruitment and retention difficulties continue to present significant challenges within New York's health care system, contributing to widespread shortages in various health care occupations, according to a recent report by the Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) at the University at Albany's College of Integrated Health Sciences. The report summarizes health   more

GENESEO, New York, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Cora Woloson '23, from Canandaigua, NY, has won a highly competitive American India Foundation (AIF) Banyan Impact Fellowship. Woloson will spend a year in New Delhi with ACCESS Development Services, an organization that works to reduce poverty in India. At SUNY Geneseo, Woloson was an international relations major with a political science minor and a concentration in the developi  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 16 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Residents over the age of 60 in seven Central New York counties--Cayuga, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Oswego, and Tompkins--will be able to receive free memory screenings from their local Office for the Aging (OFA) as part of a collaborative project between Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University to assess the benefits of this type of screening in this set  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * The new certificate, targeted for undergraduate students, will help develop their skills in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, connect them with industry mentors, and set them up to be more competitive for internships and in the job market. * * * The Zahn Innovation Center at The City College of New York is working with the MIT Sloan   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The Gauge, a part of Nielsen Co., issued the following news: * * * Amazon Prime Video exhibits the highest monthly growth among streaming platforms, boosted by NFL Thursday Night Football and The Rings of Power. Disney+ notches platform-best 2.5% of TV in September. YouTube continues to lead streaming platforms, maintaining 10.6% of total TV usage. * * * Football season officially kicked off in September to the delight of fans across the country, as the highly anticipa  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Agreement Will Extend & Expand Anderson's Tenure with TNT Sports to 20+ Years, Spanning Play-By-Play for MLB, NBA, NCAA, Golf and, Starting in 2025, Roland-Garros Tennis * * * TNT Sports today announced a multi-year renewal with Brian Anderson, one of the most versatile broadcasters in sports, that will extend his critically acclaimed play-by-play work wit  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * * Revel operates largest network of public fast charging stations in New York City * Agreement provides Toyota and Lexus customers access to complimentary charging at Revel charging stations * Toyota Ventures investment into Revel supports adoption of electrified mobility solutions * * * Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) and Revel announced today an agreement to provide Toyota and Lexus batt  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell's endowment returned 8.7% in the fiscal year ending June 30, adding nearly $860 million in net investment gains to close with a value of approximately $10.7 billion, according to the Office of University Investments. Over the past five years, the endowment has generated an annualized 10% return, exceeding the annualized benchmark return of 9%. "The university endowment achieved a strong gain in FY 2024," said C  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 16 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University's Nicholas Brennan has been selected as this year's recipient of the prestigious SUNY ACT Annual Award for Excellence and Student Initiative Scholarship. The scholarship rewards SUNY students for excellence in their academic performance and extraordinary commitment to their campus and community. A total of six awards are given annually; two at   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 16 -- Venetian Resort Las Vegas, a luxury hotel and casino resort, issued the following news release on Oct. 15 2024: The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced today the newest addition to its illustrious food and beverage portfolio, Via Via, a new Food Hall, opening in mid-2025. Located right off the iconic Grand Colonnade, the collection of concepts will bring together the diverse culinary scenes of New York and Los Angeles for a truly immersive sensory experience remini  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * * AI usage has more than doubled compared to 2023, with almost 2 in 5 reporting their business currently uses AI * SMBs are increasingly investing in tech, with decision-makers noting it helps address challenges, save costs and boost revenue * More SMBs are tapping social media platforms, with 84% of respondents using Facebook for promotion and c  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Globalization of Max continues with the launch of brand new streaming service in the region Streaming home to iconic hits Harry Potter, Friends, The Last of Us, and latest Warner Bros. blockbusters Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire HBO Original Series Dune: Prophecy will premiere on Max * * * SINGAPORE, OCTOBER 15, 2024 - Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq:  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- 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: * * * 74% of wealth managers urge an increase in product specialists from asset managers Active ETFs and alternative investments drive product lineups as interest in mutual funds declines * * * As asset managers rapidly expand their lineup of more co  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: NEW YORK/LONDON - October 15, 2024 - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets has announced that FTSE Russell will make a price source change to include Tradeweb FTSE benchmark closing prices for U.S Treasuries, European Government Bonds and UK Gilts in   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised global hearing solutions and services leader Amplifon on two new sustainability-linked credit facilities, both amortizing with a five-year term, for a total amount of Euros250 million. Amplifon signed a Euros200 million credit facility with UniCredit and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) which comprised Euros100 million from UniCredit to support Amplifon's development   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS), a globally, fully integrated communications and content delivery leader, on its entry into a definitive agreement under which DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar's video distribution business DISH DBS, including DISH TV and Sling TV, through a series of innovative debt exchange and financing transactions that will delever its balance sheet and impro  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on the mandatory public tender offer for Salcef Group S.p.A. shares launched by Salbid S.p.A. Following Consob's approval of the offer document relating to the mandatory total public tender offer promoted by Salbid, a company fully owned by Railbid, for the ordinary shares of Salcef Group, the Board of Directors of Salcef Group   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised German-Swiss mobility management software leader Shiftmove and its US controlling shareholder Battery Ventures on the acquisition of the entire capital and voting rights in French fleet management platform Optimum Automotive Group. The deal represents Shiftmove's first acquisition in France and reflects an ongoing digitalization of the European mobility market. The  more