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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday October 23, 2024 ( 61 items )  

Accelerating Convenience: Walmart Launches Nationwide Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery, Helping Customers Live Better
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 23 -- Walmart issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Retailer first to integrate pharmacy and general merchandise in a single online order, set to bring more convenience to customers in 49 states by 2025. * * * Walmart is doing something new in a way only it can. Today the company announced that it's once again meeting customers at the intersection of convenience and access by expanding delivery offerings - integrating prescription medications and gener  more

Alfred University Faculty, Students Present at Chinese Language Education Conference
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 23 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: On October 11, Zhongbei (Daisy) Wu, clinical associate professor of music and language at Alfred University, along with two students, Max Rasilla and Angelina Olivera, represented Alfred University and the Division of Modern Languages at the 3rd Annual Chinese Language Education Conference for New York State, held in Buffalo. Their presentation, "Connecting K-12 and Higher Education: A Cultural Perspective on the  more

Archaeology conference focuses on cultural erasure
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: On Nov. 1-2, Cornell will host an international conference on the impact of political repression on archaeology and cultural heritage. Entitled "Unearthing Unseeing: Archaeology, Heritage, and Forensics in the Shadow of State Violence", the conference will highlight new approaches to cultural remains caught up in contemporary conflicts and past trauma. The two-day event features more than 40 presentations and is open t  more

Art + tech exhibit looking for student work
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Students can win up to $1,500 for projects that combine art and technology in the inaugural Art + Tech exhibit hosted by The Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity. The exhibit, set for Friday, Dec. 6 at the A.D. White House, is looking for work from undergraduate and graduate students in any college and any field. Submissions are due Oct. 31 and should combine art and technology in any way: video games, fashion, s  more

Bard College: Biology Professors Brooke Jude and Robert Todd Receive Grant From Glenn W. Bailey Foundation to Support an Undergraduate Research Experience in Microbial Mapping
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Bard College issued the following news release: Bard Associate Professor of Biology Brooke Jude and Bard Assistant Professor of Biology Robert Todd have received a $34,000 grant from the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation in support of the PLUMM Project, Project-based Learning for Undergraduates in Microbial Mapping, which will provide undergraduate students from both SUNY Dutchess and Bard College with an immersive, collaborative research opportunity.  more

Binghamton University: Experienced Research Leader Tapped as CEO of NSF Engine
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Meera Sampath to lead coalition focused on battery technology * * * An engineer with decades of experience in industry and higher education will serve as the CEO of the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine led by Binghamton University. Meera Sampath, who holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, previously was the associate dean of research in Binghamton's  more

BofA Sees 51% Increase in Companies Leveraging APIs For Real-Time Treasury Needs
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * Growth Surge Driven by CashPro API Network and CashPro Developer Studio * * * NEW YORK, NY / SINGAPORE / LONDON - The demand for real time data and transaction processing is driving a record number of Bank of America business clients to adopt Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Over the last 12 months, Bank of America has seen a 51% increase [1] in clients using API  more

Canon U.S.A. Launches Free Professional Services Membership Program for Qualified Student Photographers and Videographers
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Oct. 23 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: * * * New Canon Student CPS Program Offers Exclusive Support and Mentorship, Empowering the Next Generation of Imaging Professionals * * * MELVILLE, NY, October 22, 2024 - Today, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new and no-cost Canon Student Professional Services (CPS) membership program. This free program provides a range of valuable member-exclusi  more

Chancellor King Announces SUNY ASAP|ACE Met Ambitious Enrollment Targets and Demonstrates Promising Impact on Student Success
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * One Year After Announcing ASAP|ACE Replication 4,270 Students Currently Enrolled at 25 SUNY Campuses SUNY ASAP|ACE Students More Likely to Attempt and Earn College Credits, and Have Higher Persistence Rates - Preliminary Data * * * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced that one year after stating plans to replicate the nation's leading ev  more

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Is Ozempic Right for You?
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * Premieres Sunday, November 17 At 8PM ET/PT * * * NEW YORK, NY - (October 22, 2024) - CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports a year-long investigation of a revolutionary drug fundamentally changing how people lose weight. Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Is Ozempic Right For You? premieres Sunday, November 17 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN. Over the last few years, the weight loss industry has been disrupted by Hollywood stars  more

Cornell Cooperative Extension appoints Human Nutrition, Food Safety, and Security and Obesity Prevention Critical Issue Lead
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) has named Dr. Angela Odoms-Young the critical issue lead for extension programming in the areas of human nutrition, food safety and security and obesity prevention, effective October 1. The appointment, envisioned as a two-year commitment, reflects CCE's dedication to leveraging campus resources and CCE educators and collaborators across the state, to ensure that needs are met and key   more

Cornell Keynotes podcast: Rethinking migration, the shared journeys of people and birds
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Despite changes in movement patterns over recent decades, migration has been a natural phenomenon for millennia. Climate and environmental shifts continue to profoundly influence the movement of people, birds and other species around the globe. In a new episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, Cornell Law School Distinguished Immigration Scholar and attorney Marielena Hincapie and Garvin Professor Amanda   more

Delaware North: CHEFS Learning and Development Outcomes Expand With ProChef II Certification
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 22 -- Delaware North issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Last week, Delaware North's Culinary & Hospitality Excellence for Future Success (CHEFS) program introduced its latest educational milestone. Emerging culinarians and executive chef mentors now have the opportunity to pursue the prestigious ProChefII certification through the CHEFS program. The ProChef certification, developed by the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), is a three-tiered, comprehe  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: After Weeks of Tripling Down on Brazenly Racist and Unhinged Behavior, Marc Molinaro Pivots to Lying Through His Teeth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: After spending the last month spreading brazenly racist, debunked conspiracy theories, vulnerable New York Republican Marc Molinaro has now resorted to lying through his teeth by saying, "I made no such claims" in response to a constituent's question about his derogatory comments at a candidate forum hosted yesterday. The claims in question can still be found on his own so  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Albany Times Union - Editorial - For Congress - Josh Riley
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * Times Union: "We haven't forgotten that Mr. Molinaro... shrugged off concerns that abortion rights were in danger under an increasingly conservative U.S. Supreme Court - concerns that would prove painfully valid when the court struck down Roe v. Wade." * * * Headline after headline last week exposed Marc Molinaro for his "rightward pivot" that's "baffling his allies as well as some  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Debate Recap - Brandon Williams, Failed Congressman, Touts Failed Record on Reproductive Rights
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: After tonight's third debate in New York's 22nd Congressional District, MAGA extremist Brandon Williams - who has failed to deliver on local issues - proved once again that he has nothing to show for his last two years "serving" Central New York and Mohawk Valley families, especially when it comes to protecting women's reproductive rights. During the debate, Williams couldn't answer to:   more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Debate Recap - Nick LaLota Caught Flat Footed on His Dangerous Record to Restrict Abortion Rights
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: During Newsday's debate in New York's First Congressional District, Nick LaLota - who recently admitted he can't vote for himself because he doesn't actually live in New York's First Congressional District - tried and failed to walk back his anti-choice agenda. Despite his best efforts, LaLota can't hide from his long-standing record of restricting Suffolk County women's rights: * Follow  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Marc Molinaro Continues His "Rightward Pivot" By Bringing Far-Right Party Boss to Upstate New York
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: After spending much of the last month spreading brazenly racist, debunked conspiracy theories, headline after headline this week has exposed vulnerable New York Republican Marc Molinaro for his "rightward pivot" that's "baffling his allies as well as some institutional supporters." Just yesterday, the nonpartisan election forecaster Inside Elections joined every other major forecaster by m  more

Demographic change is reshaping public policy from NY to Africa
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: By the year 2100, more than half of the world's children will be born in sub-Saharan Africa, a staggering population projection that represents a public policy crucible for African leaders. "If you provide jobs and a safe transition into adulthood and the workforce, then you can create sustained economic growth, better income distribution, and the type of household savings that build stability," said Parfait Eloundou-E  more

Disney Retakes Top Spot in Nielsen's Media Distributor Gauge as Football Hikes TV Viewing in September
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * FOX exhibits largest monthly gain as multiple NFL and NCAA football distributors notch double-digit growth in September. ESPN and ESPN2 each deliver monthly increases over 100% to help drive Disney. * * * The return of the NFL and NCAA football kicked off significant gains for media companies in September, as Disney reclaimed the top spot with 11.3% of TV and marked the   more

Dow Jones to Expand WSJ Tech Live Event to Qatar
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * Exclusive tech event will convene business leaders, investors and thought leaders in 2025 * * * Laguna Beach, CA - October 22, 2024 - Dow Jones announced today the expansion of WSJ Tech Live through a multi-year agreement that will bring the marquee event to the State of Qatar starting next year. Appearing on stage at this year's event in Laguna Beach, Calif., Sheikh Jassim b  more

Drama Alumnus Aaron Sorkin '83, H'12 Receives National Humanities Medal From President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L'68
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin '83, H'12 received the 2023 National Humanities Medal from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L'68 at a White House ceremony on Monday. Aaron Sorkin Sorkin, a graduate of the College of Visual and Performing Arts' (VPA) Department of Drama, was among 19 recipients that comprised the 2022 and 2023 cohorts of the National Humanities Medal, which honors an ind  more

Erin Hannigan to succeed Robert Atherholt as professor of oboe at Rice's Shepherd School of Music
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Erin Hannigan's career spans more than three decades during which she has performed as a frequent concerto soloist for Dallas Symphony Orchestra and as guest principal oboist with orchestras across the country, including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. (Photo by Sylvia Elzafon)The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University is proud   more

ESPN and SiriusXM Team Up to Offer Subscribers Even More Ways to Access the Content They Love
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 23 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: BURBANK, Calif., and NEW YORK - October 22, 2024 - ESPN and SiriusXM today announced even more ways for their subscribers to access the content they love, with select SiriusXM subscribers in the U.S. now able to get up to a 6-month subscription to ESPN+, and new and existing ESPN+ subscribers in the U.S. will be eligible to get a 6-month subscription to SiriusXM's streaming-only service beginning l  more

GOVERNOR HOCHUL AND DEPARTMENT OF STATE CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF $19 MILLION DIETZ STREET MIXED-USE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AS PART OF ONEONTA DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- The New York Department of State - Division of Consumer Protection issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College Baking Innovation Lab to Provide World-Class Research and Hands-On Learning in Grain-Based Food and Craft Beverages Dietz Street Lofts to Provide Affordable Housing to Artists, People with Disabilities and Others to Support a Creative, Vibrant and Equitable Downtown Builds on Governor Hochul's Commitment to Addressing New York's Housing C  more

Greenberg Traurig Named U.S. Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year at Global IP Awards
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 23 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Oct. 22, 2024- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Patents and Innovation Strategies Group was named U.S. Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year at The Global IP Awards. The Global IP Awards recognize outstanding achievements of firms in litigation, prosecution, and transactional work for 2023-2024 and are compiled based on research done for the IAM Patent 1000 and WTR 1000 research. The wi  more

Hartwick College Unveils Baking Innovation Lab: A New Frontier for Craft Food and Beverage in
ONEONTA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: Hartwick College proudly introduces the Baking Innovation Lab (BIL), a one-of-a-kind center on the East Coast and a valuable addition to the Hartwick Center for Craft Food and Beverage (CCFB). The grand opening celebration took place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, marking a significant milestone in the culinary landscape in New York State. The lab is set to play a pivotal role in advancing innovation within the food and gr  more

House Majority PAC Launches New Ads in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: House Majority PAC is launching new television ads across 15 districts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. * AZ-01 HMP is launching a new television ad, "Leader", highlighting Amish Shah's record of leadership, where he worked across the aisle   more

ICYMI: The Many Links Between Project 2025 and Trump's World
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Key Point: "Project 2025 has numerous ties to Mr. Trump and his campaign, a New York Times analysis has found. [...] And the analysis of the Project 2025 playbook and its 307 authors and contributors revealed that well over half of them had been in Mr. Trump's administration or on his campaign or transition teams." New York Times: The Many Links Between Project 2025 and Trump's World By: Elena Shao and  more

Illuminating the Lives of the Pyramid Builders With Egyptologist Mark Lehner at the Phanstiel Lecture Nov. 1
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: In the sands of the Sahara, preeminent Egyptologist Mark Lehner has spent four decades helping to uncover the mysteries of the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and their surroundings. Mark Lehner Whether it's the ancient remains of plant life or a pyramid passageway or the city where the pyramid builders lived, the hidden remnants of an ancient empire continue to be unearthed. But it's a greater understanding of the peo  more

Investor Relations Invitation: Presentation of UBS's Third Quarter 2024 Results
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: UBS invites you to the presentation of its third quarter 2024 results on Wednesday, 30 October 2024. They will be presented by Sergio P. Ermotti, Group Chief Executive Officer, Todd Tuckner, Group Chief Financial Officer and Sarah Mackey, Head of Investor Relations. The presentation and analyst Q&A session will be broadcast via webcast with a simultaneous slideshow. Time Presentation and analyst Q&A:   more

Latest Pillsbury + PitchBook Report Finds Nontraditional Investors Increasingly Lead Climatetech Deals
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Despite a broad downturn in venture capital investing, startup innovation is pressing forward to keep pace with the growing urgency of climate objectives. According to the latest edition of Pillsbury's Climatetech report series--Climatetech: Investment Trends & the Rise of CVC--more nontraditional investors, or NTIs, are leading climatetech deals as pressures to align investment decisions with climate initia  more

Mario Muredda Named Global CEO of Ogilvy Health
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Ogilvy and Mather issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Ogilvy today announced that health industry leader Mario Muredda has been named Global CEO of Ogilvy Health. Mario will oversee all aspects of Ogilvy's Health business which spans Brand Strategy, Advertising, Public Relations and Influence, Experience and Innovation, Medical Education, and Market Access and be responsible for further accelerating Ogilvy Health's growth. This transition follows Kim Johnson  more

Marsh McLennan: Oliver Wyman and Mercer Launch New Pension Risk Transfer Longevity Model
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Marsh McLennan, a provider of professional services, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Oliver Wyman and Mercer, businesses of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), today announced the launch of a new longevity model intended for the pension risk transfer (PRT) market that will enable pension plan sponsors, direct insurers and reinsurers to better price and manage longevity risk. The model combines the actuarial strength and longevity expertise of Oliver Wyman and M  more

MAYER BROWN RECOGNIZED BY THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY FOR OUTSTANDING PRO BONO SERVICE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown has been honored by The Legal Aid Society at its annual Pro Bono Publico Awards. Mayer Brown litigators worked with The Legal Aid Society to successfully secure the transfer of a transgender female prisoner to a women's prison after she spent nearly a decade in a men's prison, and for several years had unsuccessfully sought transfer to a gender-aligned facility. This significant development came afte  more

McDermott Will & Emery Litigation Team Wins Dismissal of Argo Blockchain Securities Class Action
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: A New York litigation team from international law firm McDermott Will & Emery has secured a decisive win for Argo Blockchain plc, a publicly traded cryptocurrency mining company in a securities class action lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. On October 9, 2024, the court granted the team's motion to dismiss the amended class action complaint with prejudice   more

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Raises $2 Billion for North Haven Tactical Value II Fund
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Morgan Stanley Investment Management today announced it has closed North Haven Tactical Value II Fund LP ("NHTV II" or the "Fund") and affiliated funds at approximately $2 billion of committed capital, representing a nearly 50 percent increase over the predecessor fund NHTV I. The Fund seeks to provide credit, hybrid and non-control equity investments in high-  more

N.Y. Education Dept.: Regents Actions in 52 Professional Discipline Cases and 3 Restoration Petitions
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the summary suspension of 1 license, surrender of 10 licenses, and 41 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct outlined in that particular case. In addition, the Board acted upon 3 restoration petitions. I. SUMMARY SUSPENSION Physical Therapy Rajeshkannan Adaikalamuthu;   more

N.Y. State Parks & Rec.: Public-Private Partnership Celebrates Opening of New Trails on Land to Be Added to Robert H. Treman State Park
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Ithaca, NY--The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation today announced the formal opening of a 140-acre property adjacent to Robert H. Treman State Park in the town of Enfield, Tompkins County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday, October 18, to celebrate the openin  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: ICYMI - John Walsh Slams Dems on Crime, Backs Rep. Brandon Williams' Re-Election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: In case you missed it...the New York Post is out with a new report highlighting a new ad which features 'America's Most Wanted' creator John Walsh and his support for Rep. Brandon Williams in NY-22. Read more here (https://nypost.com/2024/10/16/us-news/americas-most-wanted-creator-john-walsh-slams-dems-on-crime-backs-rep-brandon-williams-re-election/) and below. Watch the ad here or below. 'Ame  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: ICYMI - Laura Gillen Has Close Ties to Anti-Israel Muslim Activist
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: In case you missed it... a new report exposes extreme Democrat Laura Gillen's alarming ties to an anti-Israel activist. Read more here (https://nypost.com/2024/10/19/us-news/ny-democrat-laura-gillen-chummy-with-anti-israel-muslim-activist/) and below. NY Democrat House candidate Laura Gillen has close ties to anti-Israel Muslim activist New York Post October 19, 2024 A Long Island Democrat l  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: ICYMI - Sue Altman Flip Flops...AGAIN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: In case you missed it...the New York Post is out with a new report highlighting Sue Altman's flip flop on the SALT deduction. Sue Altman Loves Taxes! As a reminder, Altman: * Repeatedly opposed ending New Jersey's corporate business surtax * Supported imposing a "Millionaire's Tax" in New Jersey * Called for more than $3 Billion in annual tax increases * Continued to call for massive tax hikes  more

NBCUniversal: Starbucks Releasing 'Wicked' Drinks Inspired by the Upcoming Universal Pictures Film
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * The Starbucks drinks that come out today marks the first time the company has ever released drinks inspired by a film. * * * Starbucks Defies Gravity with New Beverages Inspired by Universal Pictures' Wicked Starbucks fans and Ozians are in for a fantastical experience, as Starbucks is partnering with Universal Pictures to celebrate the new cinematic event, Wicked. Through this part  more

Newhouse Alumna Serves Hometown Community Through Work With the Buffalo Bills Foundation
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Morgan Foss Growing up on a cattle farm in Alden, New York, a rural community 30 minutes east of Buffalo, gave Morgan Foss G'20 an understanding of agriculture, food production and life on a farm. The master's degree in public relations Foss graduated with from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications gave her a strong foundation of communication, writing, relationship-building and strategic thinking. Toda  more

Newmark Arranges Lease for New Learning Center at Former Bellerose Elementary Building
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark announces that the firm has arranged a lease for new tenant Variety Child Learning Center at the former Bellerose Elementary School Building, located at 253 Bellerose Avenue in Melville. Newmark Senior Managing Directors Scott Berfas and Dan Oliver represented the landlord, The Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, in the transaction. The Variety Child Learning Center, a nonprofit organization that pro  more

Newmark Secures Lease for Slalom at 12045 Waterfront Drive in Playa Vista, California
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark[1] announces the firm has secured a 10,854 square foot lease for Slalom, Inc. at 12045 E Waterfront Drive, within Los Angeles' Playa Vista submarket. Newmark Managing Director Ron Burkhardt represented the tenant in the transaction. "Playa Vista continues to thrive as a top submarket for media and technology companies," said Burkhardt. "This lease is an excellent example of how businesses are prioritizing high-qualit  more

NICE Expands CXone Mpower - The Ultimate AI Hyper Platform for Customer Service Automation
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * CXone Mpower revolutionizes AI for customer service on a unified hyper platform, enabling enterprises to design, build and operate automation for workflows, agents and knowledge at scale and precision. * * * Hoboken, N.J., October 22, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today launched the next generation of CXone Mpower. CXone Mpower adds numerous advanced services to the already ma  more

Nixon Peabody Expands Public Finance Tax Capabilities With New West Coast Partner
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: San Francisco, CA. Nixon Peabody has strengthened its public finance tax capabilities with the addition of attorney Brian Organ, who joins the firm as a partner in the Project Finance and Public Finance practice. Nixon Peabody's robust team of public finance tax lawyers includes attorneys who have worked for the US Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), among other agencies, and who hav  more

NRCC Announces TV Ad In NY-19
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) today launched another TV ad in NY-19. The TV ad highlights the effect that Josh Riley's open border policies that have wreaked havoc on New York. This ad is part of the NRCC's previously announced advertising reservation, which included a significant investment in NY-19. Watch "Bail" HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzJxBbifHmU). "As  more

NRCC Statement on Rep. Anthony D'Esposito Winning NY-04 Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued the following statement on Rep. Anthony D'Esposito's unquestionable victory in the 4th Congressional district debate against Laura Gillen: "Rep. Anthony D'Esposito's record speaks for itself. Whether it's his steadfast support for Israel and the Jewish people, voting for the strongest border security bill that ever came to the House flo  more

NYU Dentistry to Host Disability and Health Policy Symposium--Nov. 13
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * Third AHEAD symposium invites policymakers, health professionals, and the disability community to the table to discuss improving oral health care for people with disabilities * * * NYU College of Dentistry will host its third AHEAD symposium--Achieving Health Equity through Access for All with Disabilities--on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. The virtual event will gather policymakers, experts, and advocates to discu  more

Point of Contact Hosts First US Show of Argentine National Museum Artist Books
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A new exhibition, "Libro de Artista," comprising a showcase of the Argentine National Museum's Artist Book Collection, is now available for viewing at Syracuse University in what is the collection's first showing in the United States. More than 60 pieces from the institutional collection are featured in the show, housed at the Sue and Leo Genet Gallery of the University's Nancy Cantor Warehouse Building at 350 W. Fay  more

Researchers at NYU Tandon and KAIST Develop Method to 'hear' Defects in Promising Nano Material
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- New York University Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release: An international research team led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) has pioneered a new technique to identify and characterize atomic-scale defects in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a two-dimensional (2D) material often dubbed "white graphene" for its remarkable properties. This advance could accelerate the  more

Rev: Ithaca Startup Works nurtures local economy
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Rev: Ithaca Startup Works has incubated more than 117 businesses and its member companies have created 849 new jobs, raised $205 million in capital and generated over $123 million in revenue, according to data released to mark the downtown business incubator's 10-year anniversary. Administered by Cornell's Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovatio  more

Silvia Formenti, Massimo Loda elected to National Academy of Medicine
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dr. Silvia Formenti, chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and the Sandra and Edward Meyer Professor of Cancer Research at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Dr. Massimo Loda, chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the David D. Thompson Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. One of the most prestigious honors in health and medicine, the acad  more

St. Bonaventure University Partners With Duquesne's College of Osteopathic Medicine
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Oct. 23 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: St. Bonaventure University has signed an articulation agreement with Duquesne University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM) designed to streamline the path for aspiring medical students. Beginning in the fall of 2025, this partnership will provide selected SBU students with a guaranteed interview and priority admission into DUQCOM's 4-year D.O. program, contingent upon the satisfactory c  more

The Gauge: Mexico September 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The Gauge, a part of Nielsen Co., issued the following news on Oct 21, 2024: In September, audiences in Mexico decreased their streaming usage by 1 point compared to the previous month, accounting for 21.5% of TV viewing. Disclaimer: YUMI TV, Streaming Ratings Transition Database - 900 Broadband and Non-Broadband HH from 28 main cities. Screen: TV. Target: People 4+. Universe People 4+: 58,404,410. Period: September 2024. Fringe: Total Day - 2:00 to 26:00 hrs. Aud  more

UBS Residential Attractiveness Indicator 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * When searching for a place to live, factors such as local infrastructure, leisure offerings, and housing costs play a crucial role. The new UBS Residential Attractiveness Indicator calculates where it is best to live in Swiss regions based on these three elements. * * * Zurich, Oct. 22, 2024 - According to the new Residential Attractiveness Indicator from the UBS Chief Investment Office  more

University celebrates top faculty for outstanding teaching, mentoring
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Eleven teaching faculty from across the university have been awarded Cornell's highest honors for graduate and undergraduate teaching, Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff announced Oct. 22. The Stephen H. Weiss Teaching Awards honor teaching faculty in three categories who have a sustained record of commitment and excellence in the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate students. The Provost Award for Teaching Exce  more

UWF Receives Approval for $3.3 Million Triumph Grant for Water and Vessel Engineering, or WAVE, Research Program
PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida's proposal for a new research program known as Water and Vessel Engineering sailed through the provisional approval, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract, from the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors. UWF's Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering requested $3,315,600 to establ  more

Winston & Strawn Adds New York Tax Partner James Saeli
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Winston and Strawn LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: NEW YORK - October 21, 2024 - Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that James ("Jamie") Saeli has joined the firm's Transactions Department as a partner in the New York office and a member of the Tax Practice. Jamie focuses his practice on the tax aspects of real estate finance specializing in mortgage-backed securitization, particularly real estate investment conduits ("REMICs  more