SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: In 2017, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud (left) honored employees who marked milestone anniversaries in 2016. Professors Sarah "Sally" Short (center) and Jack Graver were celebrated for their 50 years of service to the University. By 1975, Sarah "Sally" Short, Ph.D., Ed.D., was already a legend on the Syracuse University campus. But on Jan. 3, 1975, she became world famous when an article appeared in The more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: A24's CIVIL WAR (September 13) and I SAW THE TV GLOW (September 20) will debut on HBO and be available to stream exclusively on Max in the U.S. this September. CIVIL WAR, from filmmaker Alex Garland, tells the story of a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington D.C. before rebel factions descen more PR

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- Alfred University issued the following news release: A group of four undergraduate engineering students at Alfred University, led by William LaCourse, emeritus professor of glass science, are studying ways that waste glass material can be used to fortify soil with the minerals needed to sustain plant growth. The research could provide a path to significantly reduce the stream of waste entering landfills while reinvigorating soil devoid of nutrients. The st more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Pulitzer Prize-winner Evan Vucci '00 runs toward the action to document Donald Trump's assassination attempt * * * The duty of a photojournalist is to document current events as they unfold and act as the "eyes of history," according to Evan Vucci '00 (professional photographic illustration). That belief helped Vucci keep his focus when he ran toward the danger on July 13 to photograph more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * Data Breach of Lab Testing Company Enzo Exposed Health Information of Millions of Americans * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and the attorneys general of Connecticut and New Jersey today secured $4.5 million from Enzo Biochem, Inc. (Enzo) for failing to adequately safeguard the personal and private health information of its patients. Enzo is a more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * AG James Leads Multistate Coalition in Amicus Brief to Support Commonsense State and Federal Regulations on Sale of Guns * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in support of commonsense state and federal laws that regulate the sale of guns to keep communities safe. Attorney General James and the coalitio more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * Data Breach of Lab Testing Company Exposed Health Information of About 331,600 New Jerseyans * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Attorneys General of New York and Connecticut today secured $4.5 million from Enzo Biochem, Inc., for failing to adequately safeguard the personal and private health information of its patients. Enzo is a biotechnol more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: Attorney General William Tong, along with the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey, today secured $4.5 million from Enzo Biochem, Inc. (Enzo) for failing to adequately safeguard the personal and private health information of its patients. Enzo is a biotechnology company that offered patients diagnostic testing at its laboratories in Connecticut, New Jersey, and more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 14 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: Buffalo State University was recently featured in the Buffalo News for its role in a new collaboration with the Buffalo Public Schools to help fill the special education teacher void in the city. The article, "Buffalo Schools' Teacher Residencies with Canisius, Buffalo State Help Fill Special Education Teacher Void," by Ben Tsujimoto, outlined a new residency program in which current Buffalo Schools teach more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The newest crop of Cornellians will arrive on campus on Aug. 19 to kick off a week of welcome events for students and families. Nearly 8,400 undergraduate and graduate students will move into campus residence halls, program houses and co-op communities Aug. 19-25. New students are slated to move in Aug. 19-20, followed by returning students Aug. 22-25. All new students and families will receive specific instructions an more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: On July 1, Cornell Law School and Cornell Tech welcomed David Reiss to their faculties as clinical professor of law and research director of the Blassberg-Rice Center for Entrepreneurship Law. Based at the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island, Reiss will co-teach the Law School's Entrepreneurship Clinic, allowing the Law School to provide a clinical offering in New York City for the first time. Reiss will also teach i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: The DCCC released its first TV ad in the race for New York's 22nd Congressional District, "Threat," highlighting MAGA extremist Republican Brandon Williams' extreme anti-choice agenda, which is a direct threat to Central New York and Mohawk Valley women. In Congress, Brandon Williams has caved to extreme MAGA Republicans, who are pushing for a national abortion ban. Williams has voted for  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Khursheed, Ramsha Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Epicor Software Corporation (Epicor) in the sale of a significant ownership position in Epicor to CVC. For more information, please see the company's press release. Epicor is a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software. CVC is a global private markets manager. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partners Uri Herzber more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America in its strategic partnership with HPS Investment Partners. For more information, please see the companies' press release. Guardian is a provider of life, disability, dental and other benefits. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partner William Regner and insurance M&A partner Andrew Jamieson and includes insurance M&A partner Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * More than 1 million veterans have benefitted from the PACT Act * * * Two years ago, the PACT Act was signed into law marking the largest expansion of benefits and services for veterans in more than 30 years thanks to House Democrats. Since its passage, there have been over 1.1 million approved PACT Act claims - having received 2,229 claims in New York's 18th Congressional District more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * Thanks to Suozzi's leadership, more than 1 million veterans have benefitted from the PACT Act * * * Two years ago, the PACT Act was signed into law marking the largest expansion of benefits and services for veterans in more than 30 years thanks to Tom Suozzi and House Democrats. Since its passage, there have been over 1.1 million approved PACT Act claims - having received nearly 1 more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * Unparalleled Gathering of Industry Players to Address Pivotal Energy and Chemical Market Trends * * * HOUSTON, TX [AUGUST 13, 2024] - OPIS, a Dow Jones Company, will convene global experts and industry executives at its second annual World Chemical Forum, scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas, on September 9-11, 2024. Hosted by Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, the event more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: RFK Jr. spent last week in an Albany courthouse lying under oath about his spoiler candidacy. Shortly after RFK Jr. left the courtroom, his campaign sent emails that raised even more questions in the legal fight over his residency. Below are transcriptions of the lies RFK Jr. told under oath. The full transcript of court proceedings can be found here. RFK Jr. lied to voters by using a New York addres more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * 17 Parcels Totaling 988 Acres Protect St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario Drinking Water Sources and Habitat Source Water Protection Projects Bolster State's Record Investments in Water Quality Infrastructure * * * Governor Kathy Hochul and the Thousand Islands Land Trust today announced the acquisition of nearly 1,000 acres in Jefferson County through 17 projects focused on more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * All-Electric Asteri Ithaca Includes 181 Affordable and Supportive Homes, State-of-the-Art Ithaca Downtown Conference Center * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of the new $96 million Asteri Ithaca, an affordable housing development and conference center in downtown Ithaca. Developed by the Vecino Group, the 12-story high-rise is a highly energy-efficient,  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * Expansion Projects Starting at Watertown International Airport and Adirondack Regional Airport Will Facilitate Tourism and Economic Development Work Continues on Terminal Expansion and Other Improvements at Ogdensburg International Airport Projects Funded Through Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: Payments Up to $3,000 Per Eligible Worker Delivered Through Governor's Health Care Worker Bonus Program Governor Launched Program in 2022 As Part of Efforts to Strengthen and Increase State's Health Care Workforce Continued Efforts to Put More Money in the Pockets of Working New Yorkers * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has paid over $2 billion in bon more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * Earlier today, Governor Hochul thanked first responders in Canton following Hurricane Debby. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Good morning, everyone. I'm Governor Kathy Hochul and I made a stop here today in Canton because this community has been through an extraordinary experience. And I'm so proud of the individuals standing behind me and the count more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Vizient, Inc., the nation's largest provider-driven health care performance improvement company, in its acquisition of Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, an advisor for health care systems and providers backed by Chicago-based private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners. The acquisition of Kaufman Hall by Vizient brings together two of the industry's most tr more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * * Karl Ravech, Jessica Mendoza and Little League Hall of Excellence enshrinee Todd Frazier to Call Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game, Presented by T-Mobile, with Julie Foudy Reporting * KidsCast Returns as Alternate Presentation of MLB Little League Classic, Presented By New York Life - New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers - on August 18 Edition of Sunday Night Baseball  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * The 2024-25 Premier League Season Kicks Off This Friday, Aug 16 Following the the Most-Watched PL Season in U.S. History, as Manchester United Host Fulham at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network and Universo * * * The 2024-25 Premier League season kicks off this week across the platforms of NBCUniversal, with the opening match this Friday, Aug. 16 as Manchester United host Fulham at 3 p.m. ET on more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Yesterday, RFK Jr. was found guilty of using a "sham" address to claim residency in New York and gain ballot access for his spoiler campaign. As a result, the judge has ruled that RFK Jr. is not eligible to appear on the New York ballot. RFK Jr.'s legal woes are far from over. Next week, in a challenge brought together by the DNC, RFK Jr.'s campaign will stand trial for obtaining ballot petition signat more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * This Climate School summer class teaches students that climate impacts do not impact the environment or society in isolation. * * * By Renee Cho When Cindy Zhang first heard about the crippling snowstorm that hit Texas in 2021, she was studying the state's power system from an economic perspective. Today, Zhang, whose background is in finance, has a more comprehensiv more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University Libraries' Fall 2024 regular hours will take effect Saturday, Aug. 24, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 17. Regular hours, excluding exceptions, are as follows, with full details available online. Bird Library Lower level to second floor: Monday through Thursday: 24 hours Friday: Closes at 10 p.m. Saturday: Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: Reopens at 10 a.m. Floors three to five: Monday through more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * Following Investigation, Lawsuit Seeks Consumer Restitution, Civil Penalties, and Suspension or Revocation of National Floors Direct's Home Improvement Contractor License Lawsuit Alleges National Floors Direct Committed Nearly 2,500 Counts of Violations of Consumer Protection Laws After Receiving Frequent Complaints Detailing Regular Predatory and Deceptive Practices * * * New York City May more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * To: Ernest Stahl, Sleepy Hollow Country Inn Jennifer Burgess, New York State Electric & Gas Corp., P.O. Box 5224, Binghamton, NY 13902 Re: Stahl/Sleepy Hollow Country Inn v. NYSEG, Case No. 313939 Dear Mrs. and Mr. Stahl and Ms. Burgess: This is to acknowledge receipt of an appeal, dated August 2, 2024, by Ernest Stahl of the informal hearing decision issued July 22, 2 more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * 'My New Favorite Paralympian' Debuts Episodes Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 as Extension of Paris 2024 Multiplatform Podcast Series * * * NBCUniversal Local's award-winning My New Favorite multiplatform podcast franchise returns this week to spotlight Paralympians for the first time. My New Favorite Paralympian debuts new audio and video episodes on Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 leading up to the Paris 2024 Paralympic G more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Paris Olympics Delivers 30.6 Million Viewers Across NBCU, Peacock and Key NBCU Platforms - UP 82% from Tokyo * * * The Olympics reestablished its unique power to reassemble the American media audience. That shared experience extended over 17 consecutive days across NBC, Peacock, NBCU's linear channels, and in short form on social and digital channels, as America rallied around the 594 Team USA athlet more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University is welcoming two renowned experts to campus to discuss the science behind the benefits of art. The upcoming Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy features Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, authors of The New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is being held at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at Emens  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Hamid Rezaee '26 spent this summer at Cornell Tech in New York City, working to refine a computer model that will help radiologists detect small cancer cells before they spread further in the body. He was among the 119 students from the College of Arts & Sciences awarded Summer Experience Grants (SEG) this year. The grants help students pay for housing, food, transportation and other expenses while they undertake minima more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: * * * Study Finds Americans Rank Mental Health on Par with Economic Stability and Say Their Well-Being is Negatively Impacted by Mental Health Issues * * * When Elmo tweeted, "Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?" on social media, the consensus was clear: people are struggling. Leveraging its five-decade history of addressing the most pressing needs of children and families, Sesame Workshop--the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, RFK Jr. was found guilty of misrepresenting his residency in an attempt to gain ballot access in New York. As a result, it was ruled he will not appear on the ballot in New York. This verdict comes after a week-long trial that was a disaster for RFK Jr. and his campaign. Throughout the course of the trial, RFK Jr. was repeatedly called out for lies he told under oath in an attempt to mislead the p more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Etienne Exantus had heard a lot of good things about the High School Research Internships at the Boyce Thompson Institute, but wasn't sure he'd get into the program. Then, through the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, he was able to speak directly with the internship organizer. Thanks to this conversation and an impressive application, he secured a summer intern more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * The National Science Foundation launches its first 5 pilot projects under NQVL * * * Stony Brook University is leading a new project funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) in the United States. The project is one the first five under the NSF's National Quantum Virtual Laboratory more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- SISTER WIVES is set to return to TLC on Sunday, September 15 at 10PM ET/PT with a highly anticipated season full of new revelations and emotional moments. Kody, Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn continue to share a genuine glimpse into the complexities of their relationships, moving forward as best as they can for themselves and one another. This s more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of a media availability on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * Video available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoxpBkGliQQ * * * Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning, everybody. My name is Fabien Levy and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. At a time of rising tension, both at home and abroad, events that bring people together and remind us of our shared humanity a more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 14 -- New York University Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release: * * * The NYU Tandon School of Engineering climate-focused incubator will announce two winners, including the first ever climate adaptation focused prize. * * * NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Urban Future Lab (UFL) has selected nine startup companies from 317 applications to compete for its two flagship awards at this year's Urban Future Summit in October. The finalists will more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2024: Verizon today announced a new Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent federal agency tasked with protecting the rights of private sector employees. Under the terms of the $4 million task-order agreement, Verizon is set to re-configure and upgrade NLRB's Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Bregal Milestone on a majority recapitalization of M-Files, led by Bregal Milestone and Haveli Investments. "Our role advising Bregal Milestone once again highlights how our team consistently supports our clients throughout their investments," said White & Case partner Victor Aberg, who led the Firm's deal team. Bregal Milestone is a growth capital firm focused on p more PR