ITHACA, New York, Oct. 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Maddie's Fund(r) is a national family foundation established by Dave Duffield '62, MBA '64 and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals. The Foundation, dedicated to pioneering shelter medicine education and innovative access to care initiatives for the past thirty years, has awarded the Maddie's(r) Shelter Medicine Program (MSMP) at Cornell University a new $4.6 million grant to su  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 26 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Who's Who Legal has named three Akerman Franchise and Licensing Practice partners to its international "WWL: Franchising 2024" list, which list features top lawyers and experts who are held in the highest esteem by their clients, organizations, and peers. Warren Lee Lewis, co-chair of the team, Dale Alexandra Cohen, and Marc Lieberstein were honored. Lewis is based in Washington, D.C., and Cohen and Lieberstein a  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * The list includes debut authors and literary darlings from a range of genres * * * New York, NY - October 25th, 2024 - Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the 13 finalists for their 2024 Book of the Year. The program, now in its sixth year, asks B&N booksellers across the country to nominate a title they find truly outstanding   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Baruch College issued the following news: The launch of The Business Academy in 2021 marked a significant milestone for both Baruch College and the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), establishing a seamless pathway for transfer students to obtain their associate's and bachelor's degrees in business to propel their professional careers. Now--thanks to a two-year, $250,000 American Talent Initiative (ATI) IDEAS Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies--Baruch College   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Baruch College issued the following news: Baruch College sophomore Oliver Saget ('27) was chosen to participate in the New York Collegiate Institute, a mentoring and professional development program that prepares the "nation's best and brightest African American male college students to use their extraordinary talents" to "do extraordinary things." Saget, an aspiring entrepreneur, is the first Baruch College student selected for this competitive program. "I am excited for  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: A leader in fashion and business education, Berkeley College is leading a unique collaborative effort to change the narrative for women in Africa and the world. Berkeley has partnered with Give Her a Crown South Africa, a female empowerment platform; as well as Jaguar South Africa; the African Fashion Council; and Nigerian-born NYC-based designer Chuks Collins, with the aim of elevating the voices of emerging South African  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Milestone updates on the anniversary of the launch of New Energy New York * * * As Battery Week kicks off in Binghamton, work continues in earnest across the region to bolster domestic battery and energy storage technology advancements. Federally and state-funded initiatives led by Binghamton University aim to establish upstate New York as a national hub for battery innovation and manufacturing. It has b  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Approx. 1,000 new students take part in Civil Dialogue Project * * * By Emma Young Increasing political polarization, coupled with a loss of experience communicating with peers during the COVID pandemic, has left some college students ill-prepared and unable to engage in civil dialogue. According to experts, many students are afraid to talk politics, fearing condemnation and ostracization from their pee  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 26 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: When Kathleen and Bradley Hoffman, parents of the late Michael Simmons '20, decided to honor their son's memory in perpetuity with a major gift to his treasured alma mater, they recalled his many positive stories about Brooklyn Law School and one name stood out: Professor Michael Gerber. Not only did the professor ignite their son's unanticipated interest in bankruptcy law, but he also helped encourage and guide the   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- Cintas, a provider of entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services, issued the following news on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * Cintas management will participate in the upcoming J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference in New York City, NY on Thursday, November 14, 2024. * * * Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced that its Executive Vice President and   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 25 -- CNN issued the following news: NEW YORK, NY - (October 24, 2024) - CNN Original Series will debut new episodes of the long running HLN Original Series How It Really Happened with Jesse L. Martin. This three-episode installment will investigate the cyanide-laced Tylenol murders of 1982, the legendary violent grifters Sante and Kenny Kimes, and the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979. This edition will premiere with two new episodes on Sunday, November 17 at 9pm ET/PT and   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The University community is invited to a campus forum on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to learn about Universitywide diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) efforts. Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Mary Grace A. Almandrez will provide key updates about DEIA work in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and across the University. After the presentation, Director of Inclusion and Belonging Armando Martin  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * The marathon will be televised live across ESPN platforms nationally and WABC-TV locally, with new live afternoon show airing nationally on ABC * * * ESPN and ABC7/WABC-TV today announced the broadcast schedule for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon taking place Sunday, November 3. Marathon programming will air on ESPN2/ESPN3/ESPN Deportes and ABC7/WABC-TV, which have bee  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: HBO Sports Documentaries and Park Stories in association with the U.S. Soccer Federation and the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association are currently in production on a documentary series chronicling the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) in the leadup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The series will air on HBO and will be available to stream on Max in 2026. The sp  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Ogilvy and Mather issued the following news release: In an industry often dominated by campaigns and high-profile personalities, there exists a quiet, yet powerful legacy--one built by individuals whose contributions may not always make headlines but whose impact has been both profound and lasting. As someone who has spent over a decade navigating the complexities of marketing, leadership, and change management, I've come to understand that it's not always the most visible   more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Not a current Cornellian but want to borrow books from Cornell University Library without having to pay for a visitor's library card? No problem! For free, any visitor--including alumni, local residents, and anyone visiting from in and outside of New York State--can now request a library card from Cornell University Library. Renewable yearly, the library card enables visitors to check out circulating materials, inclu  more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 26 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE: MTB) will participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference being held in Boston, MA. Representatives of M&T are scheduled to deliver a presentation to investors and analysts on November 8, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. (ET). The conference will take place at The Langham Boston. A link to the webcast will be available at https://ir.mtb  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * New HBO Original Dune: Prophecy debuts launch day Creature Commandos, the first title kicking off the new DC Studios and Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, to premiere on Max Product features, subscription plans and pricing announced * * * SINGAPORE, OCTOBER 24, 2024 - Max, a brand new streaming experience for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, will launch on Tuesday, N  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. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * Voters Experiencing Problems Can Consult Frequently Asked Questions, Call (866) 390-2992, or Request Assistance Online * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that starting tomorrow the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the November 5, 2024 general election and during New York's ear  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * AG's Investigation Recovered 184 Firearms, Including 11 Assault Weapons, High-Capacity Magazines, and Hundreds of Rounds of Ammunition Firearms Were Illegally Purchased in North Carolina and Trafficked to New York City * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictments of three individuals for their roles in a gun trafficking op  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report (No. 17-2025) in October 2024 entitled "Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority." Here are excerpts: * * * One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget. Over the  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release: The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) today announced the completion of a $51 million infrastructure project that raised streets, installed new storm sewers and reconstructed bulkheads in Broad Channel, Queens. The project, which DDC managed for DEP  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * New Design and Timeline Announced for Replacement of Iconic Footbridge * * * The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) announced today that the current Sentry Bridge at the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park will be replaced next year. A new, sustainable span will be built to last through the next 100 years, r  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: For the first time, scientists have tracked the dispersion of the Oropouche virus in the Brazilian Amazon region, an important first step to control future outbreaks of a disease with more than 100,000 reported cases since the 1960s. The researchers followed a new genetic variant of the virus, and showed that it spread through the movement of both insect vectors and humans, according to the study, "Human Outbreaks of a   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * CDC Grant Totals $340,000 to Develop a Surveillance Database in New York State Landmarks in New York to be Lit in Teal to Recognize World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day * * * The New York State Department of Health today announced it has been awarded $340,000 in grant funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the first year of a five-year project (202  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Peacock to Launch Premier League Multiview and "Live in Browse" Feature, Making It Even Easier to Discover and Watch Live Events * * * Peacock will expand the Multiview experience, one of the most popular features from its 2024 Paris Olympics coverage, to election night, marking the first time it will be available beyond sports content. Leveraging NBC News coverage, Peacock's electi  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dylan Aste, who recently completed 10 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, has joined Pillsbury's San Diego office as counsel. "Pillsbury has been aggressively expanding our litigation and investigations team to meet our clients' needs, especially in California," said global head of Litigation Deborah Baum. "Dylan has built a great track record of success at the U.S. Attorney's Office, leading some of the office's m  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser (left) presenting FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam with a CED Award. (Photo courtesy of CED Distinguished Leadership Awards) The Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, awarded Raj Subramaniam G'89, president and chief executive of FedEx, with a 2024 CED Distinguished Leadership Award for Business Stewardship and Corporate Citizenship. The ceremon  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available   more

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Evelyn Brister leverages humanities expertise to assist with environmental conservation research efforts * * * Depending on their discipline, researchers have different ways of addressing environmental problems. Biologists might focus on halting species loss, while economists investigate what people are willing to pay for renewable energy. Professor Evelyn Brister believes tha  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: If you've never heard of a "Palade particle," you wouldn't be alone. And yet its story is a familiar one in foundational biology: a newly identified object has a mysterious unknown function until dogged research reveals some of its secrets--then that research poses more questions than answers, and a new field emerges that changes the course of science. That's what happened in the 1950s, when Rockefeller's George E.  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Prakhar Singhania, an undergraduate exchange student from India studying supply chain, food science and material science, stood at the lectern and spoke quickly, outlining a scenario that seemed far from the third-floor conference room of eHub on Oct. 22. In rural India, 40% of fruits and vegetables are wasted before they ever reach consumers' plates, primarily due to inadequate cold storage facilities. Instead of reac  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Honorable Langston C. McKinney On Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m., political, legal and civic leaders from across the state will gather at the Honorable James C. Tormey, III Criminal Courts Building at 505 South State Street, Syracuse, for the dedication of The Hon. Langston C. McKinney Courtroom. The Hon. Langston C. McKinney L'71 served in many critical public interest leadership positions and applied his lega  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A team of Syracuse University researchers have published a study exploring how genomic diversity of acetic acid bacteria can alter properties of sourdough. Pictured are sourdough starters grown up from experimental communities (from the left: control [no microbes added], yeast only, yeast plus lactic acid bacteria, yeast plus lactic acid bacteria plus acetic acid bacteria). When millions of people went into lockdown   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

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Research study could lead to new therapies for people who suffer nerve injuries following auto accidents, gunshots * * * The key to recovering from traumatic nerve injuries, like those sustained in motor vehicle accidents or gunshot wounds, may be a gene named for the land of everlasting youth in Irish folklore. In a study published today  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

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: [NEW YORK/SANTA CLARA, Calif.] October 24, 2024 -- The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com(R) today released the WSJ/Realtor.com(R) Fall 2024 Housing Market Ranking, which revealed Canton-Massillon, Ohio, as the No. 1 ranked market in America. The ranking highlights housing markets that offer shoppers a lower cost of living, including for homes, and thriving local economies   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * All-New Season Returns Wednesday, November 20 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel * * * (Burbank, CA) October 24, 2024 - Surprising revelations await father and son duo Duane and Chad Ollinger as they resume their excavation of Blind Frog Ranch, their remote 160-acre property in Utah's Uinta Basin rumored to sit atop an ancient hidden Aztec fortune. Premiering Wednesday, No  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Watch The Debuts Of HBO Originals "Dune: Prophecy," "Like Water For Chocolate" And "Get Millie Black," Season Three Of The Max Original Series "The Sex Lives Of College Girls," Max/Magnolia Network Original Series "Second Chance Stage," Max Original Film "Sweethearts," HBO Original Documentaries "Night Is Not Eternal," "Surveilled," And "Music Box: Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * * Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe extends its rights to show the world's most prestigious men's and women's cycling races including the Tour de France & Tour de France Femmes, La Vuelta a Espana & La Vuelta Femenina, and the Classics * Long-term agreement with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and UNIPU  more