SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Martin J. Whitman School of Management was named by Gartner Inc. as one of the top 25 in the country for its supply chain management (SCM) program, earning a No. 22 ranking in graduate programs. Gartner sent out individualized request for information links to supply chain program contacts at universities in the U.S. and Canada. The ranking of university programs in Gartner's relative comparison is based on a comp  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Benjamin Z. Houlton has been appointed to a second term as the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Interim Provost John Siliciano announced Oct. 24. The Cornell Board of Trustees' Executive Committee voted Oct. 14 to approve a new five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. Houlton began his tenure as dean Oct. 1, 2020. He is also professor in the departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Bio  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Oct. 25 -- 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: * * * Broadridge customers can now benefit from expanded metrics and analytics to increase sales conversion rates and grow revenue * * * NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2024 - Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE: BR) today announced it has launched Distribution Insig  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: I'm just going to quickly update on two things from the last meeting. One is benefits and just to say that two situations we were facing that were mentioned at the last meeting are still true. The first one, health care costs have risen by a lot this last year. I looked more into exactly why. It's greater demand coming out of COVID. It's the dramatic increase in drug prices, and it's general inflation. But also there'  more

HAMILTON, New York, Oct. 24 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Colgate University is expanding its long history of involvement with research in the Adirondacks in a new collaboration with the Adirondack Research Consortium (ARC). Colgate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies Emerita Ellen Percy Kraly and Joseph Henderson '03, an associate professor of social sciences in the environment and society department at Paul Smith's College, are the new co-editors of the Adiron  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release: * * * The Future for Green Energy Solutions is Bright Company Has Major Infrastructure Projects Underway; Clean Energy Transition Creates Jobs & Drives the Economy * * * Con Edison's Clean Energy Update for the second quarter, coinciding with Climate Week, highlights customers' achievements in reducing their carbon footprint and advancing the transition to reliabl  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") in the financing aspects of its exclusive negotiations for the potential purchase of a 50% controlling stake in Opella, the French-headquartered consumer healthcare company. The acquisition would place an enterprise value on Opella of c.Euros16 billion. Opella is the third-largest business worldwide in the over-the-counter and vitamins, mine  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Taranis Investment Limited ("Taranis") in its Series A2 investment in Cool Panet Technologies ("Cool Planet"), a carbon capture company. Cool Planet significantly reduces the cost of carbon capture using advanced membrane-based technology in hard to abate sectors including cement, lime, steel, energy from waste, and coal-fired power generation. For more information, see her  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has filed an amicus curiae brief in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the nation's leading medical societies in an effort to protect access to mifepristone, a drug commonly used in medication abortion and miscarriage care. North Carolina has imposed several barriers to mifepristone access which the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") already considered and rejected as unn  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have discovered a mechanism that ovarian tumors use to cripple immune cells and impede their attack blocking the energy supply T cells depend on. The work, published Oct. 23 in Nature, points toward a promising new immunotherapy approach for ovarian cancer, which is notoriously aggressive and hard to treat. A significant obstacle in treating ovarian cancer is the tumor microenvironment  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, the DNC announced a six-figure 'I Will Vote' paid media campaign engaging Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities across the country. The campaign will run in 24 constituency outlets nationally and in key markets in Florida, New York, and Texas to reach AANHPI voters through trusted sources and in multiple languages to encourage Democratic turnout. Asian American voters h  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- HarperCollins Publishers issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Let Them Stare by Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy will publish in the US on 5/20/25 * * * HarperCollins Publishers announced today a book deal with Jonathan Van Ness, comedian, bestselling author, queer activist, and Emmy Award-winning host of Queer Eye, and Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking novel Dumplin', which was adapted into a film on Netf  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University legal scholar and parent of a wheelchair user is available to comment on the news that American Airlines is facing a $50 million fine by the US Department of Transportation over its treatment of travelers who use wheelchairs. Cora True-Frost is a professor of law at Syracuse University and an expert in human rights, international law, and constitutional law. As a parent of a wheelchair user, she i  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: If you are doing a story on Halloween candy prices and/or nutrition, I have two faculty experts you may want to consider speaking with. You can view their names and information below. If you'd like to schedule an interview, please reach out to Vanesssa Marquette, media relations speciliast, at vrmarque@syr.edu. Maryam Yuhas, assistant professor at Syracuse University's Falk College, has studied the intake of added su  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Tiny, but mighty--just like the nanotechnologies they enable--the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF) celebrated National Nanotechnology Day with a big impact. The event in the Duffield Atrium attracted over 500 attendees and brought science down to size, offering hands-on activities and live virtual tours that showcased the world of the very, very small. Attendees were invited to explore a range of   more

SARASOTA, Florida, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By Cassidy Delamarter, University Communications and Marketing In the days leading up to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and in their wake, USF researchers have been sharing their expertise around the clock with news outlets across the country. They've offered insights on everything from evacuation behavior to the storms' toll on tourism to new concerns with red tide. USF r  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: In a newly-published paper, "Genomics and synthetic community experiments uncover the key metabolic roles of acetic acid bacteria in sourdough starter microbiomes," researchers at Syracuse University College of Arts and Science examine how certain strains of bacteria, and specifically the genetic diversity of acetic acid bacteria, influence the smell and flavor of sourdough bread and even how it is processed by the bo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The American Psychological Association (APA) just released their Stress in America poll that shows that Americans are stressed out and politics and the 2024 election were some of the top concerns. According to the APA, More than 7 in 10 adults reported the future of our nation (77%) as a significant source of stress in their lives, making it the most common source of significant stress in this year's survey. The econ  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Center for Sustainable Community Solutions (CSCS) has announced its rebranding as the Institute for Sustainability Engagement (ISE). This transformation reflects the organization's continued and growing commitment to helping communities implement sustainability initiatives through transdisciplinary collaboration. The transition from a center to an institute marks a significant step forward, positioning it for inc  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Open Enrollment, the annual period when eligible employees reflect on their benefit options for the coming year, begins Monday, Oct. 28, and continues through Friday, Nov. 8. This is the one time of year when University faculty and staff may elect or change their coverage for many benefits, unless they experience a mid-year life event change. All the relevant Open Enrollment information, including benefit plan detail  more

PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 25 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: * * * After the successful launch in Latin America earlier this year, Product Express now enables fintechs in Africa and Middle East, Europe and North America to launch a card program in as fast as 15 days/* * * * Mastercard has today announced the expansion of its Product Express platform in Africa and Middle East, Europe, North America, and more markets in Latin America to help fintechs launch card programs quickl  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * CEO Ted Pick was Elected by Board to Additional Position of Chairman in 2025; James Gorman to Step Down as Chairman and Retire from Firm at Year End * * * Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Edward (Ted) Pick was elected by the Board of Directors to the additional position of Chairman, effective January 1, 2025. Jam  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * AG James Reminds Voters of Their Rights at the Polls, Offers Tips to Protect Against AI Misinformation, and Provides Resources to Help Voters Cast Ballots Free from Fear, Intimidation, or Interference OAG Election Protection Hotline Will Be Available During Early Voting and on Election Day; Voters Experiencing Problems Can Call (866) 390-2992 or Request Assistance Onl  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Second Circuit Once Again Upholds Majority of Concealed Carry Improvement Act * * * NEW YORK -- New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the majority of the provisions in the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-1.go  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Allan Hoad who died on October 21, 2024 following an encounter with members of the Steuben County Sheriff's Department and the City of Corning Police Department in the town of Cameron. During the early morning hours of October 21, deputies with the   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural resources and people of New  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * "Solidifying our Future: Expanding Opportunities for MWBEs" -- 2024 Forum Theme Focuses on Connecting MWBEs With Resources and Procurement Opportunities Registration Now Open for Nov. 12 Event * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the 14th annual Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Forum will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Albany Capital Center. C  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State has awarded about $100 million in grants to support free and low-cost afterschool programs serving nearly 40,000 children in high-need areas statewide. State officials from the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) also participated in the 25th Annual Lights on Afterschool initiative today by visiting programs in New York Ci  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Key to the City of New York Celebration Comes as New York Liberty Wins First-Ever WNBA Championship City Hosts Ticker Tape Parade, to Light Up City Hall and Municipal Buildings Tonight to Honor National Champions * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today awarded the Key to the City of New York to members of the New York Liberty, the 2024 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) champ  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 24-E-0411) on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Petition of Brookside Solar, LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 68, and an Order Granting Lightened Regulation. NOTICE REQUESTING COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCING PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARING AND PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE Comments are requested concerning a petition filed by Brookside Solar, LLC (Petit  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 24-E-0165) on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding the Grid of the Future. NOTICE ANNOUNCING TECHNICAL CONFERENCE In its Order Instituting Proceeding, issued on April 18, 2024, in this proceeding, the Public Service Commission (Commission) directed Department of Public Service staff (Staff) to prepare a Grid Flexibility Study, the purpose of which i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: In case you missed it... a new report exposes extreme Democrat Jahana Hayes's extravagant expenses dining on oysters and staying in Martha's Vineyard as her constituents suffered deadly flooding. Read more here (https://nypost.com/2024/10/22/us-news/connecticut-dem-splurged-nearly-13k-on-oysters-salon-day-and-trips-to-marthas-vineyard-and-dnc-as-residents-grappled-with-historic-flooding/) and bel  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: In case you missed it... Representative Mike Lawler is showing up for New York's Orthodox Jewish voters. Read more here (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/nyregion/orthodox-jewish-vote-ny.html) and below. Why New York's Orthodox Jewish Voters Could Tip the Battle for the House The New York Times October 22, 2024 [...] Representative Mike Lawler, yet another Republican on the front lines, to  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * New York Power Authority Holds Public Hearings on Draft Strategic Plan for Expanding Renewable Energy Resources Throughout New York State In-Person Hearings Scheduled for Niagara Falls, Binghamton, Albany, Manhattan and Long Island Virtual Hearing on November 21 Offers New Yorkers Opportunity for Online Public Comment * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will hold public hear  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark announces it has arranged $47.5 million in financing for Collective at Columbia, a 318-unit, 972-bed student housing asset serving the University of Missouri (Mizzou) in Columbia, Missouri. The Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets team secured the five-year, fixed-rate, full-term, interest-only loan through a life company to finance the acquisition and light capital improvements for the property. Executive Managing Di  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As we head into the cold and flu season, we are seeing an increase in cases of various respiratory illnesses and other seasonal ailments. These include COVID, strep throat, atypical pneumonia "walking pneumonia," sinus infections, common colds and other viral and bacterial illnesses. Additionally, four members of our community were recently diagnosed with pertussis, commonly known a  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A reading by writer Sigrid Nunez will conclude the Fall 2024 Barbara & David Zalaznick Reading Series on Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. in Rhodes-Rawling Auditorium, Klarman Hall KG70. Books by the authors will be available for purchase through Buffalo Street Books; a book signing and reception will follow the reading. "Sigrid Nunez's novels meditate on life and the world with unfussy clarity and lightness," said Valzhyna Mort, asso  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has honored Syracuse University Libraries for the best website in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) for 2024. This is the second library to ever receive the award, which was created last year to recognize the creativity and easy access of government information libraries are sharing on their websites. John Olson and David Seaman with the award presented to the L  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Celebrate Halloween by catching a classic spooky movie at the Willard Straight Hall Theatre and enter costume and office/door decoration contests. Below, find a selection of upcoming non-Halloween events that are open to the public. Canine Crawl Bring your dog to Stewart Park on Saturday for the Student American Veterinary Medical Association's Canine Crawl. All proceeds of the fun run/walk benefit the Patient Assista  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 25 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: NEW YORK - Alana T. Sliwinski, a counsel in Troutman Pepper's national Construction practice, has been appointed 2025 president-elect of CREW New York, the premier business network for commercial real estate professionals in New York. Sliwinski will serve as president in 2026 and immediate past president in 2027. She has been a long-time member of CREW New York, previously serving on the Board of Directors as P  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Erin Frick University at Albany's Shenglong Zhang, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and the RNA Institute, has received two Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants from the National Institutes of Health totaling over $620,000. The grants were jointly awarded to the University and UAlbany spinoff company DirectSeq Biosciences, Inc., which Zhang has directe  more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: Millions of Americans use cannabis to treat a plethora of health conditions. They are rarely under a health care provider's supervision and their access to quality information about the substances they are consuming and their potential risks is limited at best. A paper published today in the American Journal of Public Health, the official journal o  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following agency statement on Oct. 24, 2024 : * * * Breaking News: * New Verizon Family app enhances family safety. * Includes a safety feature called Safe Walk with SOS, which allows users to share their location with emergency contacts and send SOS alerts if needed. * 63% of parents surveyed feel anxious when they don't have the location of their loved ones at the ready/1. * Verizon Family gives y  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: * * * * Two new Verizon Frontline prototypes join the nearly 600 deployable assets in the Verizon fleet. * The two assets are both capable of establishing their own off-grid network, allowing first responders to communicate with each other in challenging situations * * * BASKING RIDGE, N.J. - Verizon Frontline today announced the launch of two new deployable a  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Charles E. Morris III, professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts' Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies and affiliated professor of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, will receive the inaugural New Horizons Award from the Public Address Division of the National Communication Association (NCA) at its annual conference in November.  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Advantage Partners, a leading Asian private equity firm, on the successful formation of the Japan Hydrogen Fund. "The successful formation of the Japan Hydrogen Fund is a landmark achievement in advancing the hydrogen economy," said White & Case partner Eriko Sakata, who led the Firm's deal team. "We have supported Advantage Partners and JH2A in this significant ende  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised African mobile services provider Africell Global Holdings Ltd (Africell) on the refinancing of its existing capital structure with a US$300 million bond issuance and the introduction of a US$30 million revolving credit facility. Africell is a leading regional African mobile network operator with operations in The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Angola and Democratic Republic o  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a group of the leading renewable power generators in Chile on negotiating and closing purchase and sale facilities pursuant to which the generators will sell receivables created under Law No. 21, 472 of Chile, as amended and supplemented by Law No 21,667. The receivables entitle the generators to payments from the Fondo de Estabilizacion de Tarifas, which is a segrega  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Mirova, a global asset management company dedicated to sustainable investing and an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, on its Euros480 million investment in RP Global to accelerate pan-European renewable energy development. As part of the financing, which consists of equity and convertible bonds, Mirova Energy Transition 6 (MET6), Mirova's sixth fund dedicated  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently appointed three new members to the Whitman Advisory Council (WAC): Daniel Arty '81, Sean Carey '89 and Laurie Lovett (Weissberger) '89. The WAC was established in 1974 to serve as a group of accomplished alumni and other valued partners as instrumental resources for the Whitman School. Members are appointed by Whitman leadership to help provide expertise and support  more