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Attorney General James Secures $1.5 Million From Digital Marketing Company for Misleading New Yorkers Seeking Mental Health Care (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2024:
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4K Apps Tricked New Yorkers Trying to Reach Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $1.5 million from a digital marketing company, 4K Apps, Inc. (4K Apps), for operating a network of deceptive websites that misled tens of thousands of New Yorkers seeking mental health services, more PR
Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Billy Lee (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2024:
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Billy Lee, who died on May 13, 2022 after an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the Bronx. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of NYPD pole camera footage, security camera footage more PR
Big Red Football To Host CUBS Camp for Fans on Saturday, August 17 (10)
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The Big Red football program will host its first Cornell Football CUBS Camp on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1-3 p.m. The free clinic will include activities for children ages 12 and under as well as their parents with the first 200 registrants receiving a free Cornell football t-shirt. Football fans of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.Members of the Cornell football team will lead on-field skill stations to give ch more PR
Binghamton Pharmacy Professor, Co-Chair Receives Rufus A. Lyman Award for Outstanding Research (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Sarah Spinler won the Rufus A. Lyman award for her contribution in a recently published paper
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By Scott Sasina
Sarah Spinler, co-chair of pharmacy practice at the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, received the Rufus A. Lyman Award at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) conference July 21 in Boston. The award recognizes outstanding origi more PR
Binghamton University Joins Pilot Program to Revamp Interprofessional Substance Use Education (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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University selected for the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Combatting Substance Use and Opioid Crises Project
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Binghamton University is one of 16 sites nationwide chosen to participate in the National Academy of Medicine's (NAM) Action Collaborative on Combating Substance Use and Opioid Crises Core Competency Implementation Pilot Project. The project aims to advance substance u more PR
Chancellor King Announces SUNY Esports Joins the Eastern College Athletic Conference This Fall (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2024:
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SUNY Esports Features 54 Colleges and Universities with Over 3,000 Students Competing
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State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced that SUNY Esports will join the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) this fall. SUNY Esports comprises 54 SUNY colleges and universities across the state with over 3,000 students competing.
"Over the years more PR
Columbia Journalism School Waives Application Fee, Strengthens Commitment to Access in Journalism (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
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After awarding more than $300,000 to alumni working in nonprofit news organizations, the School is now eliminating application fees for prospective students.
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This admission cycle, for the first time in the Columbia Journalism School's history, prospective students can apply to its degree programs at no cost. This is another stake in the School's commitment to fostering an inclusive med more PR
Cornellian Dake rolls into freestyle wrestling semifinals (10)
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Updated: Top-seeded Kyle Dake '13 powered his way into the semifinals of the men's 74-kilogram freestyle wrestling competition at the Summer Olympic Games this morning in Paris, scoring a technical fall in his opening-round match and a pin in the quarterfinals. He will vie for a spot in the gold-medal match later today in the semifinals.
The bronze-medal winner three years ago in Tokyo and four-time world champion, Dake more PR
Debevoise Advises Sylvamo in the Refinancing of Its Capital Structure (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Sylvamo Corporation ("Sylvamo") in the refinancing of its capital structure.
As part of the transaction, Sylvamo simultaneously prepaid a portion of its existing credit facilities, amended the maturity of the remaining tranches and entered into a new credit facility which was funded in part by rolling a portion of the existing credit facility into the new credit facility. An more PR
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: LoHud Exposes Mike Lawler For Being a MAGA Extremist Behind Closed Doors (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
Vulnerable New York Republican Mike Lawler prides himself on being bipartisan, but behind closed doors, the "lifelong political operative and lobbyist" is anything but.
At a recent fundraiser for Donald Trump, where he stood behind a Trump-Vance podium, Lawler called Democratic voters part of "a party that hates this country."
According to LoHud, this is the latest in a trend of Lawler de more PR
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of the $67 Million Revitalization of the Historic Olbiston Apartments in the City of Utica (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024:
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Historic 126-Year-Old Blighted Building Transformed Into 153 Modern, Affordable Homes
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the $67 million rehabilitation of the Olbiston Apartments in the city of Utica, Oneida County, transforming the historic building near the city's center into 153 energy efficient, safe and affordable homes. The 126-year-old buildin more PR
Governor Hochul Announces Doubled WIC Benefits at Farmers' Markets This Summer to Expand Access to Fresh Food for New York Families (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2024:
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Families Participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Can Receive Up to $50 in Coupons Per Participant to Supplement Food Budgets and Purchase Healthy, Local Produce to Spend at Participating Farmers' Markets
WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Benefits Help Expand Access to Food and Meet Families' Nutritional Goals While P more PR
Governor Hochul Announces More Than 300 Municipalities Across the State Launched Applications for Pro-Housing Community Certification (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2024:
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More Than 160 Localities Now Certified, Including Major Cities in Every Region of the State, Making Them Eligible for up to $650 Million in State Discretionary Funding
Municipalities in Every Region Recognized for Their Commitment to Housing Growth
Full List of Communities Available Here (https://nyshcr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/5cd02a0313c84240bf23d1062dca1d27)
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Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $200 Million in Food Assistance Going to 1.5 Million Children Across New York (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024:
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$120 Per Child Going to Eligible Families Through Summer EBT Program
More Assistance is Available and New Yorkers Can Apply Until September 3
State Expects 2 Million Children Will Qualify For Assistance
Continues Governor's Focus on Addressing the Cost of Living, Following $350 Million in Supplemental Child Tax Credit Payments and Increased Access to Child Care Assistance
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Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $200 Million in Food Assistance Going to 1.5 Million Children Across New York (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of the governor's announcement on Aug. 8, 2024, about $200 million in food assistance going to 1.5 million children across the state:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York has issued nearly $200 million in food assistance to more than 1.5 million low-income children as part of the new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program. New York is sending more PR
Governor Hochul Announces New York Mobile ID Attracts 100,000 Users Since Launch (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024:
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Digital ID Makes Airport Security Screenings Faster
Provides Convenient, Contactless, Secure Way to Verify Your Identity
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than 100,000 New Yorkers have completed the enrollment process for the new New York Mobile ID (MiD), a highly secure digital version of a state-issued driver license, learner permit or ID on a smartphone more PR
Governor Hochul Announces Resiliency Efforts to Protect Long Island From Extreme Storms (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2024:
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$2.5 Million for Town of East Hampton for Dune and Beach Recovery Project at Ditch Plains Beach
Funding Announced Ahead of Anticipated 'Above Average' Hurricane Season
Builds on Governor Hochul's Comprehensive Resiliency Plan to Protect New Yorkers from Extreme Weather Events
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Governor Hochul today at an event in Montauk announced increased resiliency efforts to protect more PR
Governor Hochul is a Guest on MSNBC's The Beat With Ari Melber (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of the governor's guesting on Aug. 8, 2024, on MSNBC's The Beat with Ari Melber:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on MSNBC's The Beat with Ari Melber.
AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available here (https://on.soundcloud.com/x5DHxtLEKooubz328).
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
Ari Melber, MSNBC: Breaking barriers. That's been a the more PR
Governor Hochul Requests Major Disaster Declaration From President Biden to Secure Federal Assistance for Communities Impacted by Severe Weather on July 10 and 11 (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2024:
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If Granted, Declaration Would Provide Federal Assistance for Cortland, Essex, Hamilton, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties
Tornadoes, Wind and Flooding Caused Damage Across Central New York and North Country
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Governor Kathy Hochul today requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden to support the ongoing recovery efforts of communities impacted by the severe more PR
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Designating Bird Conservation Area Off Shore of Montauk Point (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2024:
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Legislation S.2273/A.5550 Designates the Marine and Coastal Areas Off Shore of Montauk Point as a Bird Conservation Area
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Governor Kathy Hochul today, alongside elected officials and community stakeholders in Montauk, signed legislation that will direct the Department of Environmental Conservation to designate the marine and coastal areas off the shore of Montauk Point as more PR
Governor Hochul Welcomes Home New York State Firefighting Crew Deployed in July to Battle Western Wildland Fires (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2024:
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DEC Firefighters Assisted Efforts to Contain Wildfires in Montana and Oregon
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the safe return of 21 wildland firefighters led by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers after two-week assignments in Montana and Oregon. A 20-person crew assisted with firefighting efforts at the Grouse Fire in Montana. An more PR
Hunton Andrews Kurth Advises on New York State Electric & Gas Corporation's $525M Green Bonds Offering (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the initial purchasers in connection with New York State Electric & Gas Corporation's ("NYSEG") issuance of $525 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.30% Notes due August 15, 2034 in a private placement under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to eligible purchasers.
An amount equal to the net proceeds of the offerings will be used more PR
In Paris, figure skater Karen Chen '23 finally gets her gold (10)
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
It was summer instead of winter and France instead of China but figure skater Karen Chen '23 finally had an Olympic gold medal draped around her neck.
The College of Human Ecology student who took time off from her studies to train for the Games and is now a rising senior had initially won silver in the team competition at the Beijing Olympics in February 2022.
But the medal ceremony was postponed due to doping allegati more PR
Manager visits heighten workers' motivation, productivity (10)
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
When a company's "big boss" pays a visit to observe and connect with workers on the front lines, heightened motivation and not necessarily the idea that they're being watched can lead to increased productivity, a Cornell-led research team found.
In an experiment involving a Latin American bank, the researchers found that sales of credit cards, term deposits, insurance and other products increased significantly in the day more PR
Mayor Adams, Norman Siegel Celebrate Massive Increase In Percentage Of Homeless New Yorkers Being Connected To Housing Through Street Homeless Advocacy Project (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Aug. 9, 2024:
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In Second Year, Volunteer Outreach Initiative Helped Nearly 50 Percent of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Connect to Referral or Placement with Supportive Programs
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and veteran civil rights advocate and former executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union Norman Siegel today celebrated major milestones for the Street Homelessness Advocacy P more PR
Moral psychology summer institute hosted at Cornell (10)
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
With its lakes, hills and wineries, Ithaca is a great place to spend a summer. It's also a great place to study moral psychology, with Cornell University's renowned faculty experts, speaker series and a multi-disciplinary minor offered in the field.
These strengths combined as Cornell hosted the Summer Institute for Moral Psychology June 24 July 19, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Resiliency Efforts to Protect Long Island From Extreme Storms (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on Aug. 9, 2024:
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul at an event in Montauk announced increased resiliency efforts to protect Long Island from extreme storms. The Governor announced $2.5 million for the Ditch Plains Beach project to restore the beach and provide safe recreational space for residents and visitors. The funding is announced ahead of an anticipated 'above average' hurricane season and builds more PR
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Issues Statement on 2nd Anniversary of Signing of CHIPS & Science Act (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Aug. 9, 2024, on the second anniversary of the signing of the CHIPS and Science Act:
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"Two years ago today, the future of American manufacturing changed - forever. With the stroke of a pen, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law.
"Since that extraordinary day, New York State has benefitted from unprecedented investments that are transforming our state into a global hub for sem more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Freedom Forever N.Y. (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Jessica Sliva, 43445 Business Park Drive, Temecula, NY 92590
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Freedom Forever New York, LLC
Dear Jessica Sliva:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Frog Hollow Solar (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Courtney Matsuishi, 396 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Frog Hollow Solar, LLC
Dear Courtney Matsuishi:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Fulton Solar 1 (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Adnan Waheed, 330 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 0B8
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Fulton Solar 1, LLC
Dear Adnan Waheed:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been reviewed by more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Fulton Solar 2 (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Adnan Waheed, 330 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 0B8
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Fulton Solar 2, LLC
Dear Adnan Waheed:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been reviewed by more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Fulton Solar 4 (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Adnan Waheed, 330 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 0B8
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Fulton Solar 4, LLC
Dear Adnan Waheed:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been reviewed by more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving GAF Energy (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Skylar Wagner, 125 Mitchell Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94903
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - GAF Energy
Dear Skylar Wagner:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been reviewed by DPS more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving N.Y. Hemlock Hills Solar (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Meredith Chambers, 1501 McKinney Street, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77010
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - NY Hemlock Hills Solar, LLC
Dear Meredith Chambers:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentati more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Omni Navitas Renewables (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Michael Francis, 109 Twin Oaks Drive, Syracuse, NY 13206
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Omni Navitas Renewables, LLC
Dear Michael Francis:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted ha more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Onyx Development Group (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Pamela Sutton-Hall, 505 Fifth Avenue, 14th Fl, New York, NY 10169
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Onyx Development Group LLC
Dear Pamela Sutton-Hall:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation su more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Paradise Energy Solutions (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Crystal Bentley, Tim McClure, 2351 State Rt. 14, Geneva, NY 14456
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Paradise Energy Solutions
Dear Pamela Sutton-Hall:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation sub more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Pearl Solar (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Courtney Matsuishi, 396 Springfield Ave, Suite 2, Summit, NJ 07901
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Pearl Solar, LLC
Dear Courtney Matsuishi:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted h more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Pearl Solar II (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Courtney Matsuishi, 396 Springfield Ave, Suite 2, Summit, NJ 07901
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Pearl Solar II, LLC
Dear Courtney Matsuishi:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitte more PR
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Zayo Northeast (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 9, 2024:
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To: Brett P. Ferenchak, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20004, brett.ferenchak@morganlewis.com
Re: Matter 24-01015 - Petition of Zayo Northeast, LLC for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
Dear Brett Ferenchak:
The application by Zayo Northeast, LLC (the Company) filed on May 13, 2024, and supplemented more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi - Financial Management (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-21) on Aug. 9, 2024, entitled "Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi - Financial Management."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Determine whether the Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves.
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Key Findings
The Board and District offici more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Dutchess County - Contract Monitoring (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-142) on Aug. 9, 2024, entitled "Dutchess County - Contract Monitoring."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Determine whether Dutchess County (County) officials ensured that contracted vendors provided services in accordance with contract terms, and that payments were appropriate and supported.
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Key Findings
County officials did not obtain reasonable assuranc more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Falconer Central School District - Financial Management (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-52) on Aug. 9, 2024, entitled "Falconer Central School District - Financial Management."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Determine whether the Falconer Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves.
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Key Findings
The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund b more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Long Beach City School District - Financial Management (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-174) on Aug. 9, 2024, entitled "Long Beach City School District - Financial Management."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Determine whether the Long Beach City School District's (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed the District's fund balance.
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Key Findings
The Board and District officials did not effectively man more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Information Technology (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-38) on Aug. 9, 2024, entitled "Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Information Technology."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Determine whether Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials secured nonstudent network user accounts, maintained adequate inventory records for information technology (IT) equ more PR
Newmark Renews the Ravitch Fiscal Reporting Program for Three More Years (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news:
The Ravitch Fiscal Reporting Program, a unique training series that for a decade has provided advanced instruction on issues related to fiscal policies at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, will continue for the next three years under a new commitment by the Ravitch Foundation.
In the 10 years since New York civic leader Richard Ravitch began the program, some 800 journali more PR
Pillsbury Advises Riverbend Energy Group in Its Series A Investment in CarbonQuest (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
A team of Pillsbury lawyers represented Riverbend Energy Group in its Series A funding of CarbonQuest, a Spokane, WA-based distributed carbon capture technology provider. The amount was not disclosed.
According to a press release, CarbonQuest intends to use the funds to expand operations, its business reach and development efforts. CarbonQuest provides a modular solution that captures CO2 from buildings and onsite p more PR
Promising New Approach for Diabetic Wound Treatment Under Investigation at NYU (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- New York University Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release:
An NYU research team aims to boost healing of chronic wounds in diabetic patients by enhancing the body's natural repair mechanisms.
Led by Jin Kim Montclare -- professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering -- and Piul Rabanni - Assistant Professor in the Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery at NYU Grossman more PR
Seagrasses filter human pathogens in marine waters (10)
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
An international team of researchers discovered that coastal urban seagrass ecosystems can significantly reduce human bacterial pathogens, including those with widespread antibiotic resistance, in marine bivalves a vital food source for people around the world. The study, published Aug. 2 in the journal Nature Sustainability, sheds light on the significant role seagrass meadows play in their ecosystems. Not only do they s more PR
Study Reveals Canadian Wildfires Are Affecting U.S. Air Quality and Raising Health Concerns (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 10 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
By Nakaysha Gonzalez
Rutgers researchers examined particulate matter from a June 2023 fire that triggered advisories for more than 100 million Americans in the Northeast.
Climate-driven wildfire events are rapidly transferring harmful particulate matter containing toxic chemicals over long distances, compromising air quality in the New Jersey and New York City areas, according to Rutgers Health resear more PR
Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live On CBS2's CBS News New York (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following an interview on Aug. 9, 2024, by Mayor Eric Adams with Natalie Duddridge of CBS2's CBS News New York:
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Natalie Duddridge: Joining us live now to talk about how the city is preparing for this weather is Mayor Adams. Thanks so much for joining us.
Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you, thank you as well. Debby has hit and clearly we want to be prepared, high winds and rains, but DEP team is out there coordinating our efforts, e more PR
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live On WABC's Eyewitness News At Noon (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of an interview on Aug. 9, 2024, by Mayor Eric Adams with Liz Cho and Sandra Bookman of WABC's Eyewitness News At Noon:
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Liz Cho: Well, we continue to track the remnants of Debby that has now started to move through our area.
Sandra Bookman: And, of course, the city's been busy preparing for the storm. Joining us now live is New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Mr. Mayor, thank you so much for sitting dow more PR
UB Announces Lineup for 2024-25 Distinguished Speakers Series (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
The University at Buffalo's Distinguished Speakers Series returns for 2024-25 with a lineup of engaging, inspiring and entertaining speakers.
The season will feature:
* Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham.
* Nobel Laureate, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and bestselling author Nadia Murad.
* American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, p more PR
Want to Feel Less Stressed? Try the Mediterranean Diet (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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New study compares impact of Mediterranean and Western diets on perceived stress
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Following the Mediterranean diet versus the traditional Western diet might make you feel like you're under less stress, according to new research conducted by a team from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
The findings suggest that people can lower their perception of how much stress they can more PR
White & Case Advises NRG Energy on $500M Sale of Airtron to Gamut Capital (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised leading North American energy and home services company NRG Energy, Inc. on its entry into a definitive agreement to sell its Airtron business, a leading provider of HVAC services for residential new construction homes, to Gamut Capital Management, L.P. for approximately US$500 million.
The White & Case team was led by M&A partners Thomas Christopher (New York) and M more PR
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