BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University to host nine Commencement ceremonies in May Ceremonies to be held Thursday through Saturday, May 15-17 By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University will confer more than 4,700 degrees for bachelor's, master's and doctoral candidates during nine separate Commencement ceremonies in May. Three ceremonies will be held daily from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17. Doctoral c  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University's Skills Lab wins global recognition The Fleishman Career Center's new Skills Lab was awarded 'Best Student Program' at the 2025 Global Career Services Summit in Belfast By Katelyn Pothakul The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development's Skills Lab initiative gained global recognition last month when it won "Best Student Program" at the 2025 Global Career Services Su  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * From underdogs to national champions Binghamton becomes first New York university to win the National Debate Tournament By Ethan Knox April 8, 2025, was a historic day for the Binghamton Speech and Debate team. For the first time in its history, and the first time a New York-based university has accomplished the feat, Binghamton University took home the trophy for the 79th National Debate Tournament (ND  more

NEW YORK, April 19 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * Blackstone Reports First-Quarter 2025 Earnings NEW YORK - April 17, 2025 - To view the full report please click the following link - Blackstone's First-Quarter 2025 results. Blackstone will host its first-quarter 2025 investor conference call via public webcast on April 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET. To register and listen to the call, please use the following link here. For those unable to listen to t  more

NEW YORK, April 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Con Edison Investing In Reliability; Begins Construction Of Transmission Line In Western Queens To Meet Power Needs Con Edison is ensuring continued reliable electric service in fast-growing areas of Queens with the construction of a transmission line that will support economic development and the electrification of buildings and vehicle  more

ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Tech alumni create New York City law firm to transform law with tech Three alumni from Cornell Tech's Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship program have joined forces at ALVK Law, a law firm that provides on-demand legal services for tech entrepreneurs and enterprises without U.S.-based in-house counsel. Victoria Kammerath, LL.M. '21, founded ALVK Law in March 2023, and was sh  more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and OGS Remind New Yorkers to Keep 'Lights out' to Protect Migrating Birds The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) today remind New Yorkers to take action to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the 'Lights Out' initiative. According to the 2025 State of the  more

ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Earth Day research: Powering the future with clean energy Researchers determined that, over the past three decades, advances in clean energy technology have been driven roughly equally by established inventors and new entrants. However, their analysis reveals important differences in how these two groups respond to economic incentives. Experienced inventors already active in clean technologies significantly in  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Everything to Know About the How to Train Your Dragon Franchise April 17, 2025 The How to Train Your Dragon franchise is a critically acclaimed series produced by DreamWorks Animation. How to Train Your Dragon Film Series Based on the book series by Cressida Cowell, the animated films follow the adventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a young Viking who befriends a rar  more

ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * For advances in treating ACL injuries, look to dogs Even after surgery, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) often lead to chronic pain and reduced mobility, with limited options for treatment. New research suggests that advances in knowledge and therapeutics may come from an unlikely source: dogs. In a study published April 18 in the Journal of Orthopedic Research, Cornell researchers found that t  more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces an Additional $30 Million is Now Available to Lease or Purchase an Electric Vehicle in New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $30 million is now available for consumers to lease or purchase new electric vehicles (EVs) in New York through the State's Drive Clean Rebate program, which provides point-of-sale rebates for more than 60 new EVs. In addition, incenti  more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Tentative Labor Agreement With New York State Police Investigators Association Representing Over 1,100 Employees Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a tentative contract agreement between the State of New York and the New York State Police Investigators Association, which includes more than 1,100 investigators and senior investigators in the Division of State Polic  more

ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Gut microbes release cancer-fighting bile acids Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anticancer immunity by blocking androgen signaling, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The study was published April 15 in Cell. "I was very surprised by  more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Improving Our Highways: Governor Hochul Announces $16.6 Million Pavement Renewal Project Along Key Long Island Roadways Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is getting started on road resurfacing projects that will enhance safety and improve mobility along key stretches of five Long Island roadways, including the Meadowbrook State Parkway and Sunrise Highway. A total of 55 lane mil  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Signs Historic Legislation to 'Get Sheds Down,' Remove Unsightly Scaffolding Across Five Boroughs April 17, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/yiew7M55M2k Intro. 393-A Strengthens Oversight of Sidewalk Shed Permits and Creates New Penalties Requiring Property Owners to Finish Building Repairs and Remove Sheds Intro. 394-A Improves Facade Inspection Requirements for Taller Buildings  more

ALBANY, New York, April 19 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * State Department of Transportation to Host Public Information Meeting on Proposed Curb Modifications Along State Route 33A in Monroe County Meeting Set for Monday, April 28, from 6 p.m.to 7 p.m. at Southwest Neighborhood Service Center in City of Rochester The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting on Mon  more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following statement on April 17, 2025: * * * Statement Regarding Empire Wind ALBANY -- The federal administration's highly irregular action to delay an already permitted, under-construction electric generating project is both hypocritical and harmful. It is hypocritical because the President has declared an energy crisis. Preventing the construction and operation of this thoroughly and carefully reviewed  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Otto the Orange Makes a Surprise Appearance on the 'Today' Show Otto the Orange made a special appearance on NBC's "Today" show this morning. Students and Otto surprised alumnus Mike Tirico '88 live on Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, where Tirico has been co-anchoring the "Today" Show this week alongside Savannah Guthrie. The visit was a memorable celebration of Orange pride on a national stage. Check out  more

NEW YORK, April 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * RED-HOT RIVALRIES IGNITE INTENSE BATTLE ROYALE AMONG LEGENDS WHEN EXTREME SURVIVAL COMPETITION SERIES, NAKED AND AFRAID: LAST ONE STANDING, RETURNS SUNDAY, MAY 18 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL View the Promo HERE View Photos HERE (New York, NY) - April 18, 2025 - For the first time ever, fourteen elite survivalists will brave the treacherous  more

NEW YORK, April 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Season Two Of CONAN O'BRIEN MUST GO Debuts May 8 * Season two of the Emmy (r) -winning Max Original series CONAN O'BRIEN MUST GO debuts THURSDAY, MAY 8 on Max. The three-episode season will debut new episodes weekly on Thursdays, concluding with the season finale on May 22. * Logline: In this riotously funny travel series, Conan O'Brien experiences  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following statement on April 17, 2025: * * * Statement from MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on Letter Received from USDOT Regarding Penn Station "Governor Kathy Hochul has prioritized the reconstruction of Penn Station for years, and we're glad the federal government is focusing on it now. The MTA's 33rd Street Concourse project was the first major improvement to Penn Station in decades - and we finished  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at AAMA 2025 Annual Business Council Breakfast April 18, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you so much, and it's great being here with you. Just really want to acknowledge Brother Kevin Johnson, just for your vision, your foresight of just being one of the founders of this amazing organization and putting it back online. I never thought in my life I would be quoting Joan  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Makes Public Safety-Related Announcement with Bronx DA Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Tisch April 17, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/FPk9fPh_FXI Darcel Clark, District Attorney, Bronx County: Good afternoon. Thank you, everyone, for coming. I stand here with Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to announce that 20 alleged gang members have been ind  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Signs Historic Legislation to 'Get Sheds Down,' Remove Unsightly Scaffolding Across Five Boroughs and In-Person Media Availability April 17, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you so much, it's good to see some of you. First, I just really want to take a pause and talk about the Dominican Republic. I was there this week and it was just a devastating issue. Over 200 people died, over 100 w  more

NEW YORK, April 19 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Verizon to report 1Q earnings on April 22, 2025 NEW YORK - Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report first-quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday, April 22. The company will present results on a webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. First-quarter 2025 materials will be available at 7:00 a.m. ET on Verizon's Investor Relations website,   more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at McMahon Ryan's Go Blue 4 Kids Breakfast Earlier today, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at McMahon Ryan's Go Blue 4 Kids Breakfast to highlight her commitment to preventing child abuse in New York State. VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4).   more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * What You Need to Know About Republicans' "Uphill Battle" in New York Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik made clear that she was eyeing a run for New York governor this week. Here's what you need to know about Stefanik's disastrous record. Republicans Face a "Steep Hill to Climb" in New York Don't take it from us - here's what they are saying about the challenges the GOP faces in the Empire State: * New  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Whitman School's MBA Achieves Highest Ranking in 25 Years By U.S. News & World Report; Entrepreneurship MBA Is Ranked No. 29 The residential MBA program at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management is now ranked No. 54 in the nation, up from No. 66 last year and No. 84 a few years ago, by U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Graduate Schools. This is the highest ranking for Whitman by U.S. News in more than   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Women Leaders in Sports Helping to Create a Promising Future for Syracuse Students During a recent visit to Falk College, Women Leaders in Sports CEO Patti Phillips (back row, middle with red jacket) met with Syracuse University students from Falk College and the Newhouse School. One of the many benefits of the new partnership between the nationally recognized Women Leaders in Sports and the Falk College of  more