AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 (TNSres) -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways * The outer boroughs could experience $1.6 billion less in projected visitor spending, over 15,700 fewer jobs, and $573 million less in worker earnings from Airbnb following NYC's stringent short-term rental law. * New York City's short-term rental law has not increased housing availability or affordability as promised, with vacancy rates unchanged and ren  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: For Bobby J. Smith II, Ph.D. '18, now an associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, returning to Cornell to give the inaugural Bouchet Lecture on Nov. 14 is a full-circle moment. The lecture, to be held Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. in G10 Biotechnology Building, will encourage attendees to reconsider how they think and talk about food, focusing on the forgotten civil rights activist L.C. Dorsey and her   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * Chait will write about politics and the second Trump administration from Washington, D.C. * * * The Atlantic is announcing a new staff writer: Jonathan Chait, who will bring his prolific writing and analysis of national politics and policy to the magazine at a pivotal moment. Chait has been a political columnist at New York magazine since 2011. He begins at The Atlantic this week  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 12 (TNSres) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott will deliver the keynote address, "Dark water: the story behind the environmental legal battle exposing corporate cover-up," at the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) 2024 Cleantech Conference (largest of its type in Western Canada), on Nov. 20 in Winnipeg. Learn more here. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" in  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 12 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University School of Management Assistant Professor Matthew Lyle co-authors study highlighting benefits of shared experiences among different employee groups * * * In an office full of new coworkers, someone suggests going out for pizza. One person is extra hungry and gobbles up a slice too fast, burning the roof of his mouth in the process. Has something like this ever happened to yo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Supporting the University's ongoing efforts to raise awareness about, respond to and address sexual and relationship violence, the Chancellor's Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence conducts the Sexual and Relationship Violence Survey, with the support of the Office of Institutional Research, every two years in alignment with New York State Enough is Enough legislation requirement. The results help to gain a  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When a competitor and opponent have a common identity that's relevant to a particular competition, it will increase their perception of rivalry and inspire them to try harder, according to new Cornell research. Expanding on past studies showing that competitors are particularly motivated to perform well against certain opponents, Emily Zitek, associate professor of organizational behavior in the ILR School, found that h  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: It's no secret that coordination between marketing and sales is an important component of generating revenue for businesses unfortunately the reality isn't quite so harmonious. Businesses invest countless hours and thousands of dollars crafting compelling content and targeted campaigns to capture high-quality leads. Yet when it comes to deciding what actions to take to close those deals, sellers find themselves flying bl  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in the sale of Sila Services to the Private Equity business at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. For more information, please see the company's press release. Sila is a home services platform, operating over 30 brands throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partners Uri Herzberg and Spencer Gilbert and   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Presidio, a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, in its acquisition of a majority stake in Contender Solutions, an Elite ServiceNow partner. Presidio is a technology services and solutions provider. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partners Aly Love and Kevin Schmidt and includes counsel Zhiyan Cao, Benjamin Collins-Wood, Keith Slattery and Molly Stockley and asso  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: The Hearst Foundations today announced that Donna Kalajian Lagani has been named co-executive director of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation of California and the Hearst Foundation, Inc. of New York. The announcement was made by Presidents of the Hearst Foundations, William Randolph Hearst III and Virginia Randt. Previously vice president and eastern director of the Hearst Foundations since   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury is advising EMCORE Corporation, a provider of inertial navigation solutions to the aerospace and defense industry, on its merger with newly formed aerospace manufacturing holding company Velocity One. The deal, which is backed by private investment firm Charlesbank Capital Partners, will result in EMCORE joining fellow aerospace component manufacturers Cartridge Actuated Devices, Inc. and Aerosphere Power   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Applications for students interested in studying abroad during the Fall 2025 semester open on Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. EST. (Photo by Ross Oscar Knight) It's almost time to apply for Syracuse Abroad's fall 2025 study abroad programs. Learn more about what students can expect during a fall semester abroad. Exclusive Fall-Only Programs The fall semester provides unique study abroad opportunities for students in various acad  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Unibaio of New York City, which offers naturally derived particles that trap the active ingredients of pesticides and fertilizers, enabling them to penetrate plants more efficiently, was awarded the $1 million grand prize in the sixth annual Grow-NY Food and Agriculture business competition. The startup was among eight finalists that won prize money during the Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit, held Nov. 6-7 at the Ithaca Down  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * Acclaimed Filmmaker Nanfu Wang Explores the Struggle for Democratic Freedoms Under Authoritarian Regimes in China and Cuba * * * The HBO Original documentary NIGHT IS NOT ETERNAL, directed by award-winning filmmaker Nanfu Wang (HBO's "In the Same Breath" and "Mind Over Murder"), debuts TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 (9:00-10:31 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be availab  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: HBO Sports Documentaries, Ringer Films and Words + Pictures are currently in production on CELTICS CITY, a multipart documentary series on the 18-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Boston Celtics. The series reunites executive producers Bill Simmons and Connor Schell for the first time since they co-created the iconic series "30 for 30." Directed by Emmy(R) winner   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a legislative package in appreciation of Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifice of New York's veterans. The legislation enacted today includes the renaming of bridges and highways across the state in honor of fallen heroes as well as measures enhancing access to veterans benefits, reflecting New York's unwavering commitment to honoring and s  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Max releases a new brand spot featuring exclusive footage from highly anticipated HBO and Max Originals that will debut later this year and in 2025. The promo showcases the premier streaming platform's upcoming slate of new and returning documentary series, comedies, and dramas. In addition to award-winning and critically acclaimed HBO and Max Originals, Max delivers captivating st  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: While pursuing a dual degree in policy studies and environment, sustainability and policy, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs undergraduate Mariana Zepeda has taken advantage of opportunities to gain experience outside the classroom and better the lives of others. She is a member of the Student Association's Sustainability Forum, and she has spent time in the greater Syracuse community as a volunteer yo  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Critical elements such as copper and nickel, and rare earths such as neodymium and dysprosium, are key ingredients for carbon-neutral renewable energy technologies, but obtaining and refining these materials is challenging, especially from low concentration minerals. Traditional technologies to extract metal from ores causes extreme environmental impacts. Biomining using microorganisms to dissolve minerals, and to separ  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners ("MSCP") today announced they have entered an agreement for the sale of Sila Services ("Sila" or the "Company") to the Private Equity business at Goldman Sachs Alternatives ("Goldman Sachs"). As part of the transaction, Sila management will continue to lead the Company and retain a significant minorit  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad today honored employees who have served in the United States Armed Forces, for their dedicated service and sacrifice as both veterans and public transportation professionals serving the New York metropolitan region. The MTA has employed veterans of every war since the Korean War. Metro-North President   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of new rounds of grant funding for several important programs assisting veterans and their families throughout New York State. These programs provide funds for capital improvements in the facilities of veterans service organizations, cash assistance for eligible veterans facing housing emergencies, and funding for law school programs f  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited to "Holidays at Hendricks" on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hendricks Chapel. New this year, tickets are required to reserve your individual seat. Syracuse University invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to "Holidays at Hendricks" on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hendricks Chapel, to experience one of the most popular concerts of the calendar year.   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new resources and initiatives available throughout the month of November to honor and recognize the service of New York State's veterans and their families. These efforts highlight important partnerships and exemplify the State's unwavering commitment to those who have served our State and Nation. The Governor also issued a proclamation declaring   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 12 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 11, 2024: NEW YORK - Paul Hastings LLP announced today that RJ Williams has joined the firm as chief marketing officer, based in its New York office. A seasoned business development and marketing leader with more than 25 years in the legal industry, Williams brings extensive experience in client development, content strategy, communications, digital marketing, knowledge management, and creative ser  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: In a move that further enhances Pillsbury's strong cross-border litigation and disputes capabilities and adds to its growing roster of leading practitioners in London, the firm has welcomed Laurence Lieberman as a partner. Lieberman joins the firm from Taylor Wessing, where he was a senior partner in the Disputes and Investigations team, head of the Life Sciences Commercial Disputes group and India practice head. "A  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Nanoparticles that could change material science. Better models to predict the potential for global carbon offsets. More efficient and cheaper solar panels. These are some of the research projects from 12 of the newest Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows from Cornell. "While varying in expertise, each fellow shares a common research vision to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in their respecti  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Nanoparticles that could change materials science. Better models to predict the potential for global carbon offsets. More efficient and cheaper solar panels. These are some of the research projects from 12 of the newest Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows from Cornell. "While varying in expertise, each fellow shares a common research vision to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in their respect  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: During his recent visit to Falk College, sports marketing expert Brandon Steiner (center) visited with sport management students. From left to right, Dashiell Geller, John Mastrangelo, Griffin Goldberg, Grey Gutfreund, Steiner, alumnus Andrew Amell, Erin Moore, Livia McQuade, and Tynan Weathers. When you combine a great storyteller with a lifetime of great stories, you get . . . Brandon Steiner. Steiner, who graduat  more

MELVILLE, New York, Nov. 12 -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Verint (NASDAQ: VRNT), The CX Automation Company, today announced that a top telecommunications company reported annual savings of more than $10.5 million by using the Verint Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) to power their contact center telephony self-service. The company repla  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: LONDON, TOKYO - November 11, 2024 - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), one of the largest stock exchanges in the world, today announced their collaboration to offer institutional investors enhanced access to liquidi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * The award brings the total Global Network Solutions contract value to over $98 million * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Verizon today announced a 24-month task order extension for its Global Network Solutions (GNS) contract with the Department of Defense (DoD). With this extension, the total revenue for the GNS contract, originally awarded in 2016, will now amoun  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 12 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: The 24th edition of "The Healing Muse," Upstate Medical University's literary journal, offers readers an annual dose of stories about hope and healing. This year's issue contains submissions from 85 writers--including six from Upstate--and 20 artists from around the world. Published by Upstate's Center for Bioethics and Humanities, "The Healing Muse" features f  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Emirates NBD Capital Limited, First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, J.P. Morgan Securities plc and Standard Chartered Bank as joint lead managers and joint bookrunners on a US$500 million Regulation S bond issuance due 2029 by Commercial Bank of Dubai P.S.C. (CBD), a leading UAE banking institution headquartered i  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Vier Gas Transport GmbH on the issuance of fixed rate notes with an aggregate principal amount of Euros500 million. The notes, which were admitted to trading on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, have a seven-year term and a fixed interest rate of 3.375% per annum. The net proceeds notes will be used for general corporate purposes. The White & C  more