ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new report co-authored by a Cornell Tech expert offers technology strategies to do faster, more accurate transportation analysis in New York City and streamline approvals for housing development there. The report aims to help planners and engineers slash project approval times by 50% in the most densely populated city in the United States. .p2030-location-hor{margin: 12px -320px 0 36px !important;} .p2030-image-hor{w  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * 'Spiedie' cluster offers super-fast compute nodes and graphics processing units * * * To solve today's complex problems, faculty and students at Binghamton University's Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science need strong and reliable computing power. The High-Performance Computing Cluster has been ready to help since it was established at Binghamton Universit  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Colleen Heflin Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Committee on National Statistics at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The committee's mission is to provide advice to the federal government and advance the quality of statistical information for public and private sector decision-making. It conducts  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell researchers have developed an elegant and sustainable way to clean up waterways: reusing one waste product to remove another. Led by Larissa Shepherd, M.S. '13, Ph.D. '17, assistant professor in the Department of Human Centered Design, in the College of Human Ecology, the team has proposed using discarded silk yarn for the removal of dye and oil from water. Studies on several different forms of silk: fabrics, ya  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Addressing climate-related risks to the financial sector will require transparency requirements to combat greenwashing, clear policy guidance and data sharing, and rapid scaling of finance to the best low-carbon investments. Those were some of the takeaway messages at the first-ever "Global Climate Finance and Risks" conference, held October 25 at Cornell University and online. Over 1,200 people from 49 countries regis  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Gracenote, a part of Nielsen Co., issued the following news: * * * Annual State of Play report expands on Data Hub findings, dives deep into Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Netflix and Paramount+ content * * * Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has launched a new Data Hub providing insight into the current state of subscription video on-demand (SVOD) programming to identify global content trends and changes over time. Tapping Gracenote  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 14 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A newly discovered waltz by Frederic Chopin, recently unearthed from a vault at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York, made its Houston debut Nov. 13 at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music. Doctor of Musical Arts candidate Szuyu Su performed the waltz as part of a recital featuring students of celebrated pianist and Shepherd School professor Jon Kimura Parker. The waltz, a striking A minor composition d  more

TROY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: Hudson Valley Community College's Applied Technologies Department has reached a record number of female students in automotive technology degree and certificate programs. In total, 12 women are enrolled in automotive-related majors this fall, the highest percentage of female students the college has seen in its history and a positive indicator for the future workforce. Hudson Valley offers several aut  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Systems engineering experts worldwide from academia, industry and government gathered Nov. 3-5 at Cornell to present research and exchange insights on approaches to global systems challenges as part of the first annual Cornell Systems Summit. Hosted by the Cornell Systems Engineering program, the theme of the inaugural summit was "Transdisciplinary Frontiers in Systems Engineering Innovation." Cliff Whitcomb, co-organi  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Nine digital collections from La Casita Cultural Center 's Cultural Memory Archive are now publicly available in the New York Heritage Digital Collections thanks to a grant from the Central NY Library Resources Council (CLRC). The Digital Library Program at Syracuse University Libraries, in collaboration with La Casita, submitted the grant application to CLRC in 2020 to create digital access to the history and experie  more

PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 15 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Beginning early 2025, Mastercard cardholders will gain exciting access to tickets and Priceless Experiences at major music venues and festivals in the U.S. Building on its extensive partnership portfolio, Mastercard today announced the expansion of its live music experiences for Mastercard cardholders to a number of prominent U.S. concert venues. Through priceless.com, eligible cardholders from aroun  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: From Emmy(R)-nominated creators Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, the Max Original comedy series BOOKIE returns for its second season THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12. The eight-episode season, starring Sebastian Maniscalco and produced by Warner Bros. Television, will debut episodes weekly on Max leading up to the season finale on Thursday, January 30. Logline: From Emmy(R)-nomin  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: The Holiday Selections Include New Max Original Film "Sweethearts," Classic Movies And Series, Yule Logs Featuring Fan-Favorites "World of Westeros," "Harry Potter," And More Max has unwrapped the "That Time of Year" collection, now live on the premier streaming platform. This page will serve as the hub for holiday content, showcasing an extensive selection of series, films, and m  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: On a sunny Friday in September, kindergarteners encircled Charlie Hernandez '26 outside the Onondaga Nation School in Nedrow, New York. He was describing a new medicinal garden he and other Cornell students were helping the community install at the school, which would include native plants with cultural significance to the Onondaga people: sweetgrass, common elderberry and wild plum trees, nodding onion, wild ginger and   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams MACON -- Mercer University Press will host its 34th Annual Authors Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta, featuring book signings with several acclaimed authors. The event also features a luncheon with presentations from authors Jonathan Eig, Benjamin Gilmer, Deborah Roberts and J. Dana Trent, who will also be signing books. Jonathan Eig is the  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Phil Murphy and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the proposal of a new reduced fare program for customers with disabilities using the PATH system. The 50 percent fare reduction would match the reduced fare program currently available for senior riders. If approved, riders could begin applying for the program in spring 20  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Sotheby's Helped Clients Avoid Taxes on Tens of Millions of Dollars in Art Purchases * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Commissioner for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) Amanda Hiller today announced a $6.25 million settlement with Sotheby's, Inc. (Sotheby's) for using fraudulent methods to secure tax breaks for its cl  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Independent Monitors Installed by AG James to Oversee Four Centers Nursing Homes Will Continue Improving Care After Residents Suffered Years of Mistreatment and Neglect Settlement Marks Third Set of Significant Nursing Home Reforms Achieved by AG James to Protect Residents * * * NNew York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a major settlement with the own  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * More State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities for Family Farms and a Reliable Food Supply * * * The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. They employ thousands of people and contributed $2.7 billion to the state's gro  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the ratification of three-year labor contract agreements with two units represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. serving members of the New York State Police. The Troopers Unit includes more than 3,100 Troopers in the Division of State Police who are responsible for road patrol and law enforcement in ru  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Phil Murphy and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the proposal of a new reduced fare program for customers with disabilities using the PATH system. The 50 percent fare reduction would match the reduced fare program currently available for senior riders. If approved, riders could begin applying for the program in spring 2025,   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-E-0593) on Nov. 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Tariff Filing by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., to Modify Its Electric Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 10, to Update Pole Attachment Rates Applicable to Cable System Operators, Telecommunication Carriers and Wireless Communication Carriers. ORDER APPROVING TARIFF AMENDMENT WITH MODIFICATIONS BY THE COMMISSION: INTRO  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-G-0627) on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation for Gas Service. ORDER ON EXTENSION OF MAXIMUM SUSPENSION PERIOD OF A MAJOR RATE FILING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 31, 2023, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (NFG or the Company) filed amen  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-E-0708) on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Tariff Filing by Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. to Modify Its Electric Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 3, to Update Pole Attachment Rates Applicable to Cable System Operators, Telecommunication Carriers and Wireless Communication Carriers. ORDER APPROVING TARIFF AMENDMENT WITH MODIFICATIONS BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On December 7, 2023, Or  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-E-0060; 24-G-0061) on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. for Gas Service. ORDER ON EXTENSION OF MAXIMUM SUSPENSION PERIOD   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-E-0487) on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Downstate Rates and Tariffs SUBJECT: POSTPONEMENT of a Tariff Filing by Penn Yan Municipal Utilities Board to Modify its Electric Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 1, to Update Voltages and Modify Terms Related to Correcting Power Factor Issues and Reconnection Charges. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: St  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Audit Designed to Identify and Fix Apparent Operational Problems at Regional Telephone Company * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today initiated a focused operations audit of Frontier Communications Parent. Inc. (Frontier) and directed New York State Department of Public Service (Department) staff to issue a request for proposals  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Walt Disney and National Geographic Society, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * This Heartwarming Story Is the Follow-Up Feature From the Academy Award(R)- and BAFTA-Winning Team Behind NAVALNY, Filmmakers Edmund Stenson and Daniel Roher A New York Times Critic's Pick, BLINK Follows the Pelletier Family on an Epic Journey To Show Their Children the Beauty of the World After They Are Diagnosed W  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * From its Origins to the Broadway Legacy to the Film's Cast, Production Design, Music, Key Partnerships and Where to Watch - here's your guide to all things 'Wicked'. * * * The story of Wicked begins in 1995 when Gregory Maguire reimagined L. Frank Baum's classic novel, The Wizard of Oz, into the literary phenomenon. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. In 2003, producers Marc Platt and Davi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Peacock has captured audience attention in 2024 with its rich blend of live events, exclusive sports, and award-winning series. * * * Throughout the year, NBCUniversal's Peacock has dominated cultural conversation, breaking streaming and viewership records. From breakout hits like The Traitors and Love Island USA to must-see sports moments like the Paris Olympics and NFL exclusive games, Peacock's gr  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Nov. 15 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Niagara University was the host institution for the 31st annual International Vincentian Business Ethics Conference, a gathering of leading academics, business professionals, and young scholars to examine and reflect on current ethical issues affecting businesses, as well as economic, political, and social life. The event, which was held virtually Oct. 24-26, 2024, focused on the theme "Why It Mus  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * * Total revenue growth of 15% year over year * Cloud ARR exceeds $2 billion * Company reiterates full-year total revenue guidance and raises EPS guidance * Record high operating margin driving operating cash flow of $159 million * * * Hoboken, New Jersey, November 14, 2024 - NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: Chicago, IL. Nixon Peabody LLP advised Central Milling, Inc.--a leading provider of premium flour and grains--in its sale to Grain Craft, marking a significant milestone in the flour milling industry. The transaction includes three flour mills located in Logan, Richmond, and Collinston, Utah, the corporate office of Utah-based Central Milling, and the company's associated trademarks and certain other ass  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * "Crystal Math" uses equations--and minimal resources--to rapidly predict the 3D structures of molecular crystals, which could speed up R&D for drugs and electronic devices * * * Researchers at New York University have devised a mathematical approach to predict the structures of crystals--a critical step in developing many medicines and electronic devices--in a matter of hours using only a laptop, a pr  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: After years of persistence, Oklahoma State University senior McKenzie Davis finally achieved her dream of attending New York Fashion Week. But her vision extends far beyond the runways of Manhattan she wants to transform Oklahoma into the next fashion destination. The Spears School of Business marketing major and MBA 4+1 candidate saw beyond the glamour and bright lights to a future where her home state has i  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury provided legal counsel to Softrams, a leading technology firm specializing in human-centered digital services and system modernization for federal agencies, in connection with its recent acquisition by premier middle-market technology and advisory services provider, Tria Federal. Tria Federal is a portfolio company of Sagewind Capital, a government technology-focused U.S. private equity firm. Softrams' lar  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: By probing chemical processes observed in the Earth's hot mantle, Cornell scientists have started developing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures that not only will help reveal the composition of planets outside of our solar system, but also could demonstrate evidence of water on those exoplanets. "When the Earth's mantle melts, it produces basalts," said Esteban Gazel, the Charles N. Mellowes Professor in Engi  more

ARMONK, New York, Nov. 15 -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * - Through the pro-bono IBM Sustainability Accelerator program, the organizations worked together on two projects to enable policymakers to identify energy and infrastructure needs for communities in developing regions. - IBM developed the Open Building Insights platform, which includes a brand-new AI model to identify building usage, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions about sustainable development in Afr  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse Stage continues the 2024-25 season with "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," the wondrous musical from theatre's most iconic songwriting duo. Co-produced with the Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the production is directed by Melissa Rain Anderson ("A Christmas Carol," "Disney's The Little Mermaid"), with music direction by Brian Cimmet and choreography by Jessica Chen. "Rodg  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Treat yourself to some music over the next week, with several concerts to choose from: the Cornell Chamber Orchestra, Cornell Jazz Ensemble with guest vocalist Sara Gazarek, Cornell Wind Faculty Recital, Midday Music for Organ with David Yearsley and the Cornell Wind Symphony with the Yosvany Terry Quartet. Below, find a selection of other upcoming events that are open to the public. Town-Gown Awards Celebrate communit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: CHICAGO - Troutman Pepper client CuraLinc Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing programs for employees, students and families, and Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, recently announced the strategic acquisition of Marquee Health, a premier provider of corporate wellness and health coaching services. Read a company press release about the acquisition. The acquisitio  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: A $2 million virtual institute is helping train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals for future military and civilian leadership positions. The Virtual Institute of Cyber Operation and Research (VICOR) was launched in 2022 by researchers at the University at Albany and Florida International University. The institute aims to advance a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) VICER  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 15 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB is the sole New York institution in the 17-member alliance, which promotes student success, especially among underrepresented groups * * * The University at Buffalo has joined University Innovation Alliance (UIA), a pioneering consortium of U.S. public research universities dedicated to fostering student success among underrepresented, first-generation and disad  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Food Network Chefs Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso Mentor Cooking-Challenged Stars in New Season Premiering Sunday, January 5th at 8pm ET/PT * * * Food Network kicks off the New Year with a brand-new roster of stars who shine everywhere but the kitchen in Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains, premiering Sunday, January 5th at 8pm ET/  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In addition to Bayou City, Space City and H-Town, Houston has been called the Prophetic City a reference to its majority-minority status previewing demographic changes to come in growing cities and suburbs across the U.S. Yet scholars have devoted surprisingly little attention to immigrant rights in the nation's fourth-largest city, where nearly one-third of the 2.3 million residents are foreign-born, says Shannon Glees  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Lulu Retail Holdings PLC (Lulu) on its initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the sixth listing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on which White & Case has advised during 2024. "Advising Lulu on this landmark transaction in the UAE underlines White & Case's leading position in the capital markets in the UAE and the Middle East regio  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the book running lead managers on the initial public offering (IPO) of Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited (Niva Bupa). "The White & Case team successfully advised on another significant Indian market IPO in 2024," said White & Case partner Rahul Guptan, who co-led the Firm's deal team. "We continue to advise on transactions that showcase the strength of the I  more