SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Across the United States, school administrators, parents, and students--as well as public health officials, attorneys, and teachers unions--are debating whether or not to limit or even ban the use of smartphones and similar devices in schools "from the first to the last bell." It's a thorny issue, raising questions of students' and parents' rights, school safety, academic performance--and mental health. A scan of re  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: One of Syracuse University's most popular employee benefits is the Remitted Tuition program, which offers a full tuition waiver for eligible employees and retirees, as well as an 85% tuition waiver for their spouses or same-sex domestic partners for both undergraduate and graduate studies. For employees wishing to advance their careers in higher education administration, using the Remitted Tuition Benefit to pay for   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 1 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * A one-night event held in-person in New York City and virtually on Nov. 14 * * * The 4th annual ESPN Edge Innovation Conference is set for Thursday, November 14, 2024. The event will be held in-person at The Seaport at Pier 17 on Level-4 by invitation only. The livestream will be available for free via espnedge.com/conference. On-stage programming runs from 4:00-6:30 p.m.   more

ALFRED, New York, Nov. 1 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Myles Calvert, Director of Alfred University's Institute for Electronic Arts (IEA), School of Art & Design, New York State College of Ceramics, recently received an invitation to attend the International Academic Printmakers Alliance (IAPA) event hosted at the Xi'an Academy of Art in China and coinciding with the institution's 75th anniversary. The gathering showcased the talents of 20 distinguished faculty member  more

ALFRED, New York, Nov. 1 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Alfred University Associate Professor of Ceramics Matt Kelleher, School of Art & Design, New York State College of Ceramics, recently attended the 51st Congress of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) as a new delegate member. The IAC was founded in 1952 to stimulate community between ceramists, potters, artists, designers, writers, collectors, gallery owners, curators, restorers and prestigious institution  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 1 -- Brown Rudnick, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, October 31, 2024 - Brown Rudnick announced today that Jonathan Richman, a securities and corporate governance lawyer, has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice. Richman's practice focuses on securities class actions and derivative litigation, corporate internal investigations, government investigations and enforcemen  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 1 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: Buffalo State University hosted SUNY Operation Inform on October 30, an annual event that invites school counselors, directors of guidance, and college advisors to join SUNY campus representatives for workshops addressing a variety of topics. The event also offers attendees the chance to converse with counseling colleagues and explore current topics in higher education. "We're proud that Buffalo State was  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In the first public event hosted by the recently established Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures, "Beyond 2024: Envisioning Just Futures and Equitable Democracy," faculty and students from across the university will come together to creatively showcase research and art, build community and be inspired to imagine a better future. The event will take place on November 14, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Johnso  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * Washington, DC - (October 31, 2024) - CNN will provide audiences with comprehensive coverage and real-time election results of the historic 2024 presidential race and key state races. The network's expert team of anchors, correspondents, analysts, and commentators will provide around-the-clock special coverage from the CNN Election Center in Washington, DC as well as New York City, with reporters stationed across the country for   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * New Episode Premieres Saturday, November 2 AT 9PM ET/PT on CNN * * * NEW YORK - (October 31, 2024) - Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci and comedian and writer Sam Jay will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the much-anticipated American version of the long-running BBC comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the ten-episode limited serie  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell University and World Coffee Research (WCR) are rolling out a new program focused on improving the resilience and productivity of coffee smallholder growers worldwide. Backed by more than $5 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Coffee Improvement Program aims to address the growing production challenges faced by coffee farmers while strengthening vital global coffee sup  more

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- Delaware Valley University issued the following news: Five Delaware Valley University students recently showcased their skills at the 22nd annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge, held from October 17-19 in Plattsburgh, New York. Hosted by The William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, this year's event brought together 76 students from colleges and universities across the Northeastern United States and Canada. The Dairy Challenge is an innovative,   more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The invasive pigweed Palmer amaranth, first found in New York soybean fields in 2019, has been dubbed the "spotted lanternfly of weeds" for its ability to spread quickly and wreak havoc on crops. Now a new study sheds light on how formidable an opponent the weed is for New York state growers and offers a way forward. In a paper published in the journal Weed Science on Oct. 28, researchers find that some known Palmer ama  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Jackie Anderson (right) receives the College Educator of the Year award from James VanDusen, current TACNY president. (Photo courtesy of TACNY) Three faculty members from the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) were among the honorees recognized at the Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY)'s 24th Annual Celebration of Technology Awards banquet recently. Jackie Anderson, associate teaching pro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Don't take it from us: experts (and Donald Trump's own surrogates) are sounding the alarm about economic "hardship" from Trump's "inflation bomb" of an agenda that would devastate working families: Donald Trump's extreme, unpopular, and unaffordable Project 2025 agenda would turbocharge inflation, hike prices, and "dramatically worsen Social Security." New York Times: "Elon Musk Sees Trump's Economic P  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Highly structured management practices are correlated with better productivity and profitability outcomes for companies and countries, an international consortium of researchers has found through a novel quantification method. Research teams in 14 countries administered a multiple-choice questionnaire originally developed and administered by the U.S. Census Bureau to managers of manufacturing firms in their respective c  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In a keynote speech to Cornell University trustees and council members, "The Plastic Paradox," Fisk Johnson '79, MEng '80, MS '82, MBA '84, PhD '86, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson and Cornell trustee emeritus, recognized plastics for the myriad uses and benefits they offer before enumerating the ubiquitous, widespread impacts of plastic waste. Having experienced the challenges of reducing plastic waste, he has concluded   more

BRONX, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Josh Friedland As America waits for what is likely to be a contentious general election on Nov. 5, a group of Fordham Law students is scrutinizing how New York state plans to enforce a series of reforms enacted by Congress to ensure electoral integrity. The 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act (ECRA) was designed to address ambiguities in a 19th century law governing presidential elections and ensure  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Before any scientific question can be answered, it must be dreamed up. What happens to cause a healthy cell or tissue to change, for instance, isn't fully understood. While much is known about chemical exposures that can lead to genetic mutation, damaged DNA, inflammation and even cancer, what has rarely been asked is how physical stressors in the environment can cause a cell or tissue to respond and adapt. It's a pie  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: HBO has released first look images of the upcoming original drama series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY. The series, from Warner Bros. Television and developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti ("IT," "IT Chapter Two") and Jason Fuchs ("IT Chapter Two," "Wonder Woman," "Argylle"), will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Andy Muschiet  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Why have New York, Boston, San Francisco and other supposedly progressive cities become so expensive that they are unaffordable for many Americans? Jake Anbinder, Klarman Fellow in history in the College of Arts and Sciences, is uncovering political as well as economic reasons for the current housing crisis, which he describes in his award-winning dissertation, "Cities of Amber: Antigrowth Politics and the Making of Mo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Five students will soon begin a two-year research project examining the potential social justice and public health impacts of living in neighborhoods that have experienced the historical discriminatory practice of redlining. That is a practice where, for decades, financial institutions designated certain neighborhoods--primarily Black ones--as poor credit risks, making it difficult for residents there to own homes or   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sheel's arrival marks firm's continued growth of Private Credit practice and New York office * * * New York, October 31, 2024 - Mayer Brown announced today that prominent private credit lawyer Sheel Patel has joined the firm as a partner, where he will serve as head of the Private Credit practice in New York. Sheel joins from King & Spalding, where he was a key partner in its Private Credit and Special Sit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery announced that it has promoted 43 lawyers to partner and six to counsel, effective January 1, 2025. The class, of which nearly half are women, includes lawyers across 15 offices worldwide: Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Dusseldorf; Frankfurt; Los Angeles; Miami; Milan; Munich; New York; Paris; San Francisco; Silicon Valley; Washington, DC; and Wilmington.  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Assessment Center Increases Daily Capacity for New Applicants and Recertifications Access-A-Ride Had Over 800,000 Rides in September, Set Record with 40,000 Daily Trips * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit today announced the opening of a new Paratransit Assessment Center in Lower Manhattan at 3 Stone Street, which will  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Audit Finds Rental Assistance Program Plagued with Problems While Costs Grow * * * Inadequate oversight of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Th  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the designation of NY CREATES' Albany NanoTech Complex as the location of the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, an NSTC facility. This announcement marks an anticipated significant investment in EUV research and development under the Biden-Harris Administration's CHIPS and Science Act. This prestigious designation unlocks $825 million in federal   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of 144 STEM teachers for the New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional network of more than 1,700 public-school teachers with a passion for inspiring the next generation of educational leaders. Twenty-six counselors were also selected as part of the inaugural Master Counselor Program. "Here in New York, we are incredibly   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Based on Calls from Concerned Citizens, NYPD Drone Teams Have Saved More Than 100 New Yorkers' Lives in Last 12 Months * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Interim Commissioner Thomas G. Donlon, and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos today urged New Yorkers to call 911 if they see attempts at subway surfing and highlighted the   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 18-E-0130) on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Energy Storage Deployment Program. NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS On June 20, 2024, the Public Service Commission (Commission) issued its Order Establishing Updated Energy Storage Goal and Deployment Policy (Order). Among other things, the Order included a directive that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYS  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 1 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following agency statement on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * By John Boccacino With the increase of misinformation and disinformation on the internet and social media, our brains struggle to process what we're seeing and whether an image, a video clip or a story is real or not. Faculty members Jenny Stromer-Galley and Jason Davis have studied the trends and created tools to help discern what's real   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation issued the following news release: * * * Trail will increase public access to an OSI-protected and managed part of the park. * * * Orange County, NY (October 30, 2024)-- The Open Space Institute (OSI), NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC) today marked the start of construction of a new, 1.7-mile shared-use publi  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: Three Pratt faculty members have received Fulbright awards for research projects in Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan. Blake Marques Carrington, associate professor of digital arts, Laura Pawson, visiting assistant professor of art and design education, and Melody Stein, visiting assistant professor of landscape architecture, have received Fulbright awards for this academic year. The prestigious US Departmen  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The BioInspired Institute's third annual research symposium was held Oct. 24-25, bringing together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty from Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, along with other regional research and industry partners. Doctoral student Cijun Zhang explains his research to BioInspired Symposium at  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention. * UAlbany has received a Catalyst Grant from Second Nature, a higher education network focused on climate action and solutions. The $7,500 grant will support the EarthQuest game, part of the Urban Cafe Day initiative, which engages undergra  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Erin Frick Developing new drugs to treat and prevent viral infections requires a precise understanding of how the virus takes hold and how the host cells respond. In a new study published in the Journal of Virology, University at Albany researchers investigated how the human body fights off Zika virus at the cellular level. Their findings illuminate new potential interventi  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Syracuse University Art Museum will host a day of free programming on Saturday, Nov. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. to celebrate Gordon Parks, the prominent photographer, composer, author, poet and film director whose photography is currently on view at the Museum through Dec. 10. The exhibition, "Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art," is generously sponsored by Art Bridges   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: After a sold-out event in 2024, the TCM Classic Cruise will set sail from October 8-13, 2025, aboard the Disney Magic. Next year's ship will embark out of Port Canaveral, FL, and will travel to Nassau and Disney's newest island destination in the Bahamas, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. TCM's Ben Mankiewicz will again serve as host for the voyage, and travelers will be treat  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Any final questions about voting? The nonpartisan group Cornell Votes will be on the Schwartz Center patio to answer your questions Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Below, find a selection of other upcoming events that are open to the public. Hockey home-openers The No. 9-ranked Cornell men's hockey team will open a four-game homestand when it welcomes No. 6-ranked North Dakota for a two-game series. Friday, Nov. 1 at 7  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Golf Event Headliners Include Bill Murray, Mark Wahlberg, Charles Barkley, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Phelps, Nate Bargatze, Ken Griffey, Jr. & Blake Griffin from Breakers West Country Club in West Palm Beach, FL Commentator Team: Host Ernie Johnson, Analysts Trevor Immelman & Barkley, Course Correspondent Bubba Watson & Reporter Kathryn Tappen * * * TNT Sport  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan From the development of new materials that make airplanes lighter to the exploration of alternative fuels, the aviation industry is making strides toward reducing its carbon footprint. One aspect of flights that is surprisingly bad for the environment is contrails, the long, thin clouds that form behind jet aircraft as they fly through the sky. Contrail formati  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Bethany Bump Daniel Levy has been interested in the world of higher education since the 1970s, when he began researching relations between government and public universities in Latin America while completing his doctoral studies in political science. Unlike in the United States, where private universities have a long and robust history, higher education in Latin America and  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Universal Monsters, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer and More Coming to the Company's First-Ever Year-Round Horror Experience * * * Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX), creator of the global phenomenon Halloween Horror Nights, announced that Universal Horror Unleashed - the company's first-ever year-round horror experience - is coming to Las Vegas in 2025. In a da  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The beliefs someone holds and the environment where they live and work shape how much economic inequality people report seeing, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. Two studies -- one in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and another in Nature Communications -- reveal that individuals who believe in the fairness o  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: National First-Generation College Celebration Week is Nov. 4-8, and provides an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students whose parents have not attended a higher education institution. Around 20% of Syracuse University students identify as first-generation. The campus community is invited to participate in several events throughout the week, including: All week: Sign your graduating class's first-generatio  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Each November, the Intercultural Collective's Native Student Program leads students, faculty and staff in the celebration of Native Heritage Month (NHM). NHM events celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories while also acknowledging the important contributions of Indigenous people across Turtle Island. "Native American Heritage Month is an amazing opportunity for those that want to learn more about  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 1 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: DUB Therapeutics, an Upstate Medical University-based start-up creating siRNA therapeutic that aims to prevent corneal scarring and inflammation and promote regenerative healing, has won the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award at the Biotech Innovation Pitch. The Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award honors Rothschild's life, which was one of creativity and entrepr  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the nation will pause to acknowledge and honor those who have served with the uniformed military services in defense of the United States of America. From coast-to-coast, the country's veterans will take part in public celebrations, cookouts, ceremonies and parades; though some may seem significantly smaller than those in years past. U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Theresa Cross '99 Retir  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (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 t  more