LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the attorneys general for Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington have filed suit in federal district court against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (https://coag.gov/app/uploads/2024/07/24-05-25-Consolidatd-Complaint-of-Intervening-States.pdf), a New York-based pharmaceutical company, for allegedly inflating the amount that the states' Medica more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * AG James Charged with Creating Rules for Social Media Platforms and Websites to Better Safeguard New York Children * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued two advanced notices of proposed rulemaking for the recently signed children's online safety laws to protect minors on social media platforms and websites. These notices will pr more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Benjamin Rivers, who died on August 3, 2023 after an encounter with members of the Niagara Falls Police Department (NFPD) in Niagara Falls. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera footage, interviews with involved off more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Aug. 2 -- Bard College issued the following agency statement on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * We are pleased to announce that today Alexandra "Sasha" Skochilenko, Bard and Smolny College class of 2017, was released together with other political prisoners incarcerated in Russia. Skochilenko had been imprisoned since March 2022 for the act of placing anti-war leaflets, disguised as price tags, on goods in a grocery store in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The release was part of a more PR

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 1 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: New York, NY - July 31, 2024 - Barnes & Noble confirmed today that it has finalized the acquisition of Tattered Cover Book Store, the revered Denver bookseller. The deal has been approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado. Booksellers at Tattered Cover, supported by the IT teams at Barnes & Noble, are worki more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Barnes Center at The Arch Barnes Center at The Arch Counseling has received reaccreditation from the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) through October 2032. The IACS is the premier leader in setting the standard for the full range of professional counseling services on college and university campuses worldwide. "IACS standards have long been recognized as the benchmark providing us with best p more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Colorado State University is the newest university affiliated with the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS), becoming the latest addition to a Science and Technology Center funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) dedicated to advancing the field of digital biology. CROPPS, led by Cornell University in collaboration with the Boyce Thompson Institute, Tuskegee University, the University of Ill more PR

PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 1 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: * * * Firm's venture capital transactions total more than $3 billion for companies and investors * * * New York - July 31, 2024 - In the second quarter of 2024, Cooley maintained its prevailing position at the forefront of significant transactions in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem - including prominent M&A deals, venture financings, public offerings and fund formations. Based more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Updated: Michael Grady '19 helped Team USA make rowing history, as the Americans snapped a 64-year drought by winning the gold medal on Aug. 1 in the men's four event at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Grady's boat crossed the line in 5 minutes, 49.03 seconds, beating out New Zealand (5:49.88), which took the silver medal, and Great Britain (5:52.42), which won bronze. Grady's boatmates are Princeton graduate Nick Mea more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in its acquisition, together with TowerBrook Capital Partners, of R1 RCM Inc. (NASDAQ: RCM) ("R1"), at an enterprise value of $8.9 billion. R1 is a provider of technology-driven solutions that impact the patient experience and financial performance of healthcare providers. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partners Kevin Rinker, Katherine Durnan Taylo more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Hawaiian Airlines in its exchange offer of $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 for $985 million aggregate principal amount of 11.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 and cash and related consent solicitation, which closed on July 26, 2024 with participation by more than 99% of noteholders. Hawaiian is Hawai'i's largest and longest-se more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The death of a top donor during an electoral cycle decreases the likelihood that a candidate will be elected by more than three percentage points, according to an innovative new study by Cornell economists and colleagues. "Interestingly, we found that the effect on that candidate's election probability continues if they run in the next electoral cycle after the death," said Marco Battaglini, the Edward H. Meyer Professor more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Set to open in 2025, explore all five distinct worlds of Epic Universe including Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World(TM), Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic * * * Epic Universe will present a level of theme park immersion that is unmatched - transporting guests to expansive worlds featuring more than 50 awe-inspiring attra more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study finds that being good to the environment also makes good business sense * * * Hedge funds that invest in environmentally friendly stocks tend to outperform those that don't, making it a smart strategy for both investors and hedge fund managers, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research. The study analyzed the performance of  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * New York City's Multi-Agency Task Force Announces 779 Stores Padlocked, While The New York State Cannabis Enforcement Task Force Has Announced 230 Closures Across The State City And State Task Forces Have Seized More Than $63 Million Worth Of Illegal Substances Legal Cannabis Stores In New York City Have Seen a 72 Percent Increase In Sales On Average; One-Third of Stores Reporting Increases ov more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: * * * Up to $5 Million To Support Low- and Moderate-Income Homeowners in Chautauqua, Erie, Essex, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, and Warren Counties Eligible Homeowners Can Apply for Up to $50,000 for Qualifying Emergency Repairs Up to $4 Million for Oneida County, Including the City of Rome, for Demolition Work Immediately Following Storms, Governor Hochul Toured Storm Damaged Communitie more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: * * * Following Deadly Bus Crash Last October, Governor Hochul Worked With Federal and Local Authorities To Install Crash Gates New Gate Improves Response Times for Emergency Services Along Interstate 84 * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the emergency access gate along Interstate 84 at County Route 49 in the Town of Wawayanda, Orange County. In the after more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: * * * Juvenile Oysters Deployed at "Head of Bay" Reef Site to Secure New York Harbor Shorelines New Coastal Reef Project Provides Hands-On STEM Learning Opportunities for New York City Public School Students * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new oyster reef project at the eastern end of Jamaica Bay, bordering Nassau and Queens counties. As part of the Billion Oyster Pr more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of the Governor's remarks on July 31, 2024, during her guesting on CNN News Central: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on CNN News Central. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Kate Bolduan, CNN: Joining us right now to talk about a lot of it that's going on is the Democratic Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul. Governor Hochul, it's good to  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 1 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: BERLIN - August 1, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig Germany, LLP is strengthening its Data Protection Practice with new Partner Philip Radlanski. Radlanski joins from Morrison Foerster, where he helped shape ground-breaking projects and proceedings in Berlin and New York over the past eight years. As Europe's data protection laws expand beyond the EU, and data protection authorities take more ri more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- George Washington University issued the following news: WASHINGTON (August 1, 2024) The Biden Administration has secured the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan from Russia in a sweeping multicountry prisoner exchange deal. According to the New York Times, the multicountry exchange happened at an airport in Turkey, which included 24 adults who had been imprisoned in seven different countries. Reports indicate this is the  more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Prestigious Industry Recognition Highlights Excellence in Storytelling, Design and Stakeholder Engagement * * * Hampton University's Office of University Relations has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 PR Daily Awards, earning accolades in two key categories: the President's Annual Report and the launch campaign for the new School of Religion. This esteemed recognition underscores the university's un more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Rev. Jee Hae Song Hendricks Chapel is excited to introduce Rev. Jee Hae Song as United Methodist chaplain. "I am delighted to welcome Rev. Song to our campus community," says Rev. Brian Konkol, dean of Hendricks Chapel. "To partner with Bishop Hector A. Burgos Nunez and the United Methodist Church is a joy. Rev. Song is an outstanding leader, and I look forward to our continued partnership in service to our students,  more PR

KEUKA PARK, New York, Aug. 1 -- Keuka College issued the following news release: Khadeeja Reed, a Webster Schroeder High School graduate, wasn't aware of the enrollment challenges facing many colleges or the complications from a recent federal financial aid form revision. Her focus was clear: locating the right school to pursue her dream of majoring in Health Sciences. She found it at Keuka College. So did Karla Pabon, a Saint Dominic Senior High School graduate from Hicksville, Long Island, w more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Dallas-based Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA) on a definitive agreement to acquire Stavola for $1.2 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. Founded in 1948, Stavola is an aggregates-led and vertically integrated construction materials company primarily serving the New York-New Jersey metro area. The transaction, announced on August 1, 2024, is expected to close during Q4 more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Koffman on Plaza to support advanced-stage startups with c-suite style offices * * * The Koffman Southern Tier Incubator at Binghamton University, a business incubator and startup workspace, has officially opened a new facility in Vestal. Named Koffman on Plaza, this expansion aims to provide advanced-stage startups with an environment that mimics a C-suite office experience, enhancing their professional g more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Since 2020, organizations all over the world have shifted to hybrid work models. This change has forced leaders to reevaluate how remote collaborative processes can still drive organizational culture. Brad Bell, Donna Haeger and Theomary Karamanis, faculty authors of Cornell's Hybrid Work Strategy Program, spoke to the eCornell team about the challenges and opportunities posed by hybrid work. Is it possible to replicate more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Investments Include Expansion of Services Within Workforce1 Career Centers and Paid Internship Opportunities for People with Disabilities City Ahead of Schedule of First Year Goal of Connecting New Yorkers with Disabilities to Career Training, Support Services, and Employment * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of advanced technology working group webinar (Case No. 20-E-0197) on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement Transmission Planning Pursuant to the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act. NOTICE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY WORKING GROUP WEBINAR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Advanced Technology Working Group (ATWG) will host a webinar on August 28 more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0304) on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Petition of Cablevision of Rockland/Ramapo, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Tuxedo, Orange County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on May 17, 2024, Cablevision of Rockland/Ramapo, LLC d/b/a Altice USA d/b/a Optimum applied for approval of the renewal of it more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0231) on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Petition of Heart of the Catskills Communications, Inc. dba MTC Cable for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on April 16, 2024, and supplemented on May 31, 2024, Heart of the Catskills Communications, Inc. dba more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0310) on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Cherry Creek, Chautauqua County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on May 21, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. applied for approval of the renewal of its cable te more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0319) on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Croghan, Lewis County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on May 23, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. applied for approval of the renewal of its cable television f more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0313) on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Gates, Monroe County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on May 22, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. applied for approval of the renewal of its cable television fr more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing subemetering (Case No. 23-E-0535) on July 31, 2024: * * * Petition of 644 East 14th Street Owner LLC to Submeter Electricity at 644 East 14th Street, New York, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on September 15, 2023 (Petition), 644 East 14th Street Owner LLC (Ow more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0722) on July 31, 2024: * * * Notice of Intent of Brook NY Residential LLC to Submeter Electricity at 589 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed on December 14, 2023 (Notice of Intent), Brook NY Residential  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0489) on July 31, 2024: * * * Notice of Intent of Dupont Street Owner 2 LLC to Submeter Electricity at 75 Dupont Street, Brooklyn, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed September 5, 2023 (Notice of Intent), Dupont Street Owner 2 LL more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0673) on July 31, 2024: * * * Notice of Intent of Fulton Property Owner LLC to Submeter Electricity at 1215 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed on November 13, 2023 (Notice of Intent), Fulton Property Own more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0549) on July 31, 2024: * * * Notice of Intent of Pacific Hicks Owner 1 LLC to Submeter Electricity at 350 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed on September 28, 2023 (Notice of Intent), Pacific Hicks Owner  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to show cause (Case No. 24-E-0295) on July 31, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Long Island Solar Solutions for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION In this Order, the Public Service Commission (Commission) finds that Department of Public Servi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to show cause (Case No. 24-E-0296) on July 31, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Monolith Solar Associates, LLC for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION In this Order, the Public Service Commission (Commission) finds that Department of Public Se more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to show cause (Case No. 24-E-0297) on July 31, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Premier Solar Solutions, LLC for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION In this Order, the Public Service Commission (Commission) finds that Department of Public Serv more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to show cause (Case No. 24-E-0298) on July 31, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Soltec America, LLC for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION In this Order, the Public Service Commission (Commission) finds that Department of Public Service (Depa more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to show cause (Case No. 24-E-0299) on July 31, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Y Energy Services, LLC for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION In this Order, the Public Service Commission (Commission) finds that Department of Public Service (D more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling admitting additional evidence (Case No. 23-W-0235) on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Liberty Utilities (New York Water) Corp. for Water Service. RULING ADMITTING ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE DAKIN D. LECAKES, Chief Administrative Law Judge and TARA A. KERSEY, Administrative Law Judge: On July 16, 2024, we conducted an evid more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * To: Tanya Swanson, Frontier Communications of AuSable Valley, Inc., P.O. Box 398, Lindstrom, MN 55045, tanya.swanson@ftr.com Re: Matter 24-01310 - Tariff filing by Frontier Communications of AuSable Valley, Inc. to Increase Certain Residential Access Line Rates Pursuant to Case 07-C-0349 in the Matter of Examining a Framework for Regulatory Relief in its PSC No. 15 - Teleph more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * To: Tanya Swanson, Citizens Telecommunications Company of New York, Inc. d/b/a Frontier Communications of New York, P.O. Box 398, Lindstrom, MN 55045, tanya.swanson@ftr.com Re: Matter 24-01306 - Tariff filing by Citizens Telecommunications Company of New York, Inc. d/b/a Frontier Communications of New York to Increase Certain Residential Access Line Rates Pursuant to Case 0 more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * To: Tanya Swanson, Frontier Communications of Seneca-Gorham, Inc., P.O. Box 398, Lindstrom, MN 55045, tanya.swanson@ftr.com Re: Matter 24-01309 - Tariff filing by Frontier Communications of SenecaGorham, Inc. to Increase Certain Residential Access Line Rates Pursuant to Case 07-C-0349 in the Matter of Examining a Framework for Regulatory Relief in its PSC No. 18 - Telephone more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * To: Tanya Swanson, Frontier Communications of Sylvan Lake, Inc., P.O. Box 398, Lindstrom, MN 55045, tanya.swanson@ftr.com Re: Matter 24-01307 - Tariff filing by Frontier Communications of Sylvan Lake, Inc. to Increase Certain Residential Access Line Rates Pursuant to Case 07-C0349 in the Matter of Examining a Framework for Regulatory Relief in its PSC No. 14 - Telephone Tar more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * To: Tanya Swanson, Frontier Telephone of Rochester, Inc., P.O. Box 398, Lindstrom, MN 55045, tanya.swanson@ftr.com Re: Matter 24-01305 - Tariff filing by Frontier Telephone of Rochester, Inc. to Increase Certain Residential Access Line Rates Pursuant to Case 07-C-0349 in the Matter of Examining a Framework for Regulatory Relief in its PSC No. 6 Telephone Tariff. Dear Tanya more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * To: Lynn Hughes, Windstream New York, Inc., 4005 N. Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212, s.lynn.hughes@windstream.com Re: Matter 24-01362 - Tariff filing by Windstream New York, Inc. to Increase Certain Residential Access Line Rates Pursuant to Case 07-C-0349 in the Matter of Examining a Framework for Regulatory Relief in its PSC No. 1 Telephone Tariff. Dear Lynn Hughe more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Leaders discuss what it takes to lead the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics Coverage and Bring the Summer Games to Life * * * No matter how you're watching Paris 2024 Olympics coverage -- NBC News, NBC Sports, "TODAY," "NBC Nightly News," Telemundo, Peacock, NBC News NOW or NBCNews.com -- there is one team responsible for all the creative, editorial and logistical decisions behind these broadcas more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Olympic and Paralympic Advertising Revenue Makes History * * * For the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, NBCUniversal secured more advertisers than the 2016 Rio Games and 2020's Tokyo Games combined. More than 70% of advertisers for the 2024 Summer Games are new, with nearly half a billion dollars coming from first-time sponsors. Overall, digital ad revenue more than doubles Tokyo  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 1 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: Buffalo State University's carefully curated Orientation programs help new students learn about available resources, acclimate to campus, and prepare to become a Bengal. But for some non-local students, a summer trip to campus isn't feasible because of financial requirements or lack of reliable transportation. To address this need, Buffalo State is launching a new program for New York City-based students t more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, and Greystone Capital Advisors announce they have arranged $560 million in floating-rate debt on behalf of Ares Management and Douglaston Development for 3ELEVEN, a 60-story, 938-unit luxury apartment tower located j more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- 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. * A new book by Sheila Curran Bernard, associate professor in the Department of History and director of the graduate program in Public History, was featured in several recent publications. An excerpt from Bring Judgment Day: Reclaiming Lead Belly's  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * Metropolitan is only one of three hospitals in the health system's history to earn the Emergency Nurses Association's Lantern Award * * * Manhattan, NY -- NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan's Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association's 2024 Lantern Award for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performanc more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Natasha Brao (left), Emeka Ossai (center) and Xheneta Sopjani are among the recipients of the Spring 2024 Orange Innovation Fund grant. Syracuse University Libraries is accepting Fall 2024 applications for the Orange Innovation Fund grant now through Friday, September 27, at 5 p.m. Interested applicants should plan to attend one of the information and proposal/grant writing workshops on September 10, 11 or 12. The Or more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: Pillsbury, along with more than 100 law firm and legal department leaders, recently participated in Diversity Lab's "Moments to Movements Hackathon"--a shark tank-style pitch competition where teams offer their innovative plans to defend and fortify diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession. The teams were given five months to collaborate on their proposed solutions focused on comm more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: An iron-binding drug that is already approved for treatment of other diseases could provide a novel way to attack ovarian tumors, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. The preclinical study, which combined the analysis of human ovarian tumors and animal models of the disease, was published July 29 in Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Iron is essent more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * Venu Sports to Offer Extensive Live Games and Event Coverage of All the Major Professional Sports Leagues and Top College Conferences, Iconic Sports Studio Shows and Pre/Post Game Programming, and a Robust Library of On-Demand Sports Content * * * Los Angeles, CA - August 1, 2024 - Venu Sports, the upcoming standalone streaming service being built through a joint venture to be established by ESPN, a subsidiary more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: Bruce Svare, professor emeritus of psychology and neuroscience at UAlbany, recently completed a five-month stay in Southeast Asia where he was working to improve the field of psychology and mental health services as part of his third visit to the region funded by a Fulbright Scholar Award. Svare visited Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, which have some of the lowest levels of mental  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith announced that a New York-based private equity and transportation industry team, led by partner and global chair of Reed Smith's Private Equity Group Mark Pedretti, transportation partner Han Deng and transportation counsel Alice Colarossi, represented The Arab Energy Fund, a multilateral impact financial institution focused on the MENA energy sec more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The University will host a free, virtual U.S. National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) regional course this fall 2024, from Aug. 30 to Oct. 2. Register by Aug. 7. The program is for university-based science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) researchers and early-stage startup founders who are interested in exploring the market potential of their work and learning entrepreneurial skills. Partic more PR

BRONX, New York, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Students in Fordham Law School's Rule of Law Clinic had an important hand in drafting legislation introduced in the New York State Senate to reform the state's gubernatorial succession policies. The legislation is the latest progress in the Clinic's work over three semesters to develop and advocate for succession reforms. Clinic students have written four reports, published op-eds, met with lawmaker more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Eighteen students from across the country got a crash course in computer vision, machine learning and how to secure a research career in tech during the 2024 SoNIC Summer Research Workshop, held June 24-28 on Cornell's Ithaca campus. SoNIC participants developed models to help people with impaired vision to identify objects around them and to allow citizen scientists to identify bird species more accurately, in collabora more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following statement on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Statement from Wall Street Journal Publisher and Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour and Wall Street Journal Editor in Chief Emma Tucker: "Evan is free and on his way home. He was released today in a multilateral prisoner exchange that took place in Ankara, Turkey, along with Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, among others. We are overwhelmed with relief and elated for Evan  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker UAlbany junior Alma Kolakji is spending her summer trying to help make rocket fuel more environmentally friendly. She is one of 24 students taking part in the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP). Born in Damascus, Syria, Kolakji was interested in STEM since her early childhood. Her parents wo more PR

NEW YORK, July 31 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of an event celebrating Peruvian heritage on July 29, 2024, by Mayor Eric Adams: * * * Gladys Miranda, Director, Scheduling; Senior Advisor to the Mayor: Good afternoon, everybody. My name is Gladys Miranda and I am very proud to be Peruvian. Thank you for sharing in this very special event, commemorating Peruvian Heritage Day. Today we come together to celebrate our culture, the first time that we have he more PR

NEW YORK, July 31 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of remarks on July 30, 2024, by Mayor Eric Adams at the Abate Hate and Hate Violence Summit: * * * Norman Siegel, Civil Rights Attorney: Generally, we New Yorkers try to get along. Of course, we've gone through periods where tensions and differences boil over, and we need to take stock at how we are doing. I submit this is one of those moments. We've witnessed too many, too many acts of hate and hate viole more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan Outdoor air pollution was estimated to cause 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide per year as of 2019. This is largely due to exposure to particulate matter (PM), a combination of tiny solid particles and liquid droplets in the air that can travel deep into the respiratory system and cause serious health problems. PM2.5 -- PM less than 2.5 microns in diameter - more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Erin Frick Thunderstorms are among the severe weather events increasing in intensity and frequency due to climate change, with direct impacts on public health. The trend is a particular concern in New York State, where more than 30% of all severe weather events in the last 20 years were thunderstorms. People with respiratory disorders are especially at risk, due to thunder more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * In the Destination's Third Installment of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Guests Can Discover Different Eras of Wizarding World Wonder in an All-New Themed Environment Inspired by the Beloved "Fantastic Beasts" and "Harry Potter" Films * * * The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will debut its third captivating installment of it more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- New York University Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release: A research team led by Institute Professor Claudio Silva and the Visualization Imaging and Data Analytics Research Center (VIDA) at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering is creating an open-source platform that aims to make complex urban data more accessible and usable, potentially leading to smarter, more sustainable cities. The project, called OSCUR (Open-Source Cyberinfr more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Aug. 1, 2024: Today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Randy Mastro as his nominee to be the city's next corporation counsel. Randy Mastro is a nationally-renowned lawyer; an experienced public servant with an impressive record in government service; a long-time pro bono advocate for social justice, civil rights, and constitutional rights; a leader of revered civic organizations; and a proven leader committed more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on July 31, 2024: Yesterday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Randy Mastro as his nominee to be the city's next corporation counsel. Randy Mastro is a nationally-renowned lawyer; an experienced public servant with an impressive record in government service; a long-time pro bono advocate for social justice, civil rights, and constitutional rights; a leader of revered civic organizations; and a proven leader comm more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Accolade Group on the issuance of CZK 3 billion 8.00% notes due 2029, issued by Accolade Finco Czech 1, s.r.o. and guaranteed by Accolade Holding, a.s. White & Case partner Petr Hudec, who led the Firm's deal team, said: "This successful debut transaction not only highlights the growing investor appetite for sustainable investment opportunities, b more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised EnBW on the issuance of two tranches of green bonds with an aggregate principal amount of Euros1.2 billion. The notes were issued by EnBW International Finance B.V. and guaranteed by EnBW Energie Baden-Wurttemberg AG. The first tranche has a principal amount of Euros650 million, a seven-year term and a fixed coupon of 3.500%. The second tranche has a principal amount  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) Australia on the A$1.2 billion portfolio financing of eight PV plants with a total installed capacity of nearly 1GW and the greenfield financing of FRV Australia's first stand-alone BESS project. "We are honoured to have supported FRV on its growth in Australia over the last 12 years," said White & Case partner Brend more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, on its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Priority Power Management, LLC, an independent energy management services and infrastructure consulting firm, through I Squared's ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund III. I Squared's investment will provide an opportunity f more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Some of the world's leading experts on dengue, including those responding to the current dengue crisis and those developing vaccines and other countermeasures to fight the disease, will participate in an international dengue summit Aug. 7 through 9 at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y. The summit comes at a time when dengue cases have soared worldw more PR