SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Written by Kayla Richmond Collaborating with researchers at Texas' UT Health Houston, Christopher Gaiteri, PhD, will help develop a deep-learning AI system to link brain imaging with cell-specific genetic factors to better understand the genetic architecture of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. This five-year, $6.4 million grant from the National Instit more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Four NYC Health + Hospitals Long-Term Care Facilities earned a 5-Star CMS overall rating The stars tell New Yorkers and prospective patients about how well a facility is caring for residents' physical and clinical needs Facilities can earn a maximum of five stars, based on health inspections, staffing levels, and other quality measures * * * NYC Health + Hospitals today announce more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Aluminum nitride is a promising next-generation semiconductor material, but its widespread adoption has been limited by technical challenges. Cornell researchers, collaborating with the Florida-based technology company Lit Thinking, are working to overcome some of these key limitations with a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Aluminum nitride is an ultrawide-bandgap semiconductor material more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * S.6320/A.6821 Allows for the Leasing of State Land up to Ten Years for the Purpose of Tapping Trees and Sap Production S.9232/A.10199 Authorizes the Use of Apples Grown Outside of New York for State Labeled Cider When Necessary Due to Loss of Crops S.9248/A.7020A Establishes the Beginning Farmer Advisory Board on Agriculture * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today, at the Great  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Neighborhood gentrification in Buffalo between 2011 and 2019 was associated with a decrease in property crime, independent of a general decrease in similar crime city-wide during those same years, according to a University at Buffalo study. The findings published in the journal PLOS One could help city planners and lawmakers faced with balancing issues like neighbo more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Emmy(R)-Award Winning Series Returns Sunday, September 29th at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network * * * Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, hosts friends old and new at her East Hampton home for good food and great conversation in a brand-new season of Be My Guest with Ina Garten, premiering Sunday, September 29th at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network. The season kicks off with a get more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Building a robot takes time, technical skill, the right materials and sometimes, a little fungus. In creating a pair of new robots, Cornell researchers cultivated an unlikely component, one found not in the lab but on the forest floor: fungal mycelia. By harnessing mycelia's innate electrical signals, the researchers discovered a new way of controlling "biohybrid" robots that can potentially react to their environment b more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * More than 122,000 SUNY Students Reached By Phone, Text, and Postcards At SUNY There is a Place for Everyone, as Community Colleges Remain Open This Week for Enrollment * * * As New York State's college students start the Fall 2024 semester at the State University of New York's 64 campuses, Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced that more than 122,000 new and continuing SUNY students have be more PR

HAMILTON, New York, Aug. 28 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Colgate University is one of 80 colleges and universities selected this month as a 2024-25 FirstGen Forward Network member. FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, selected Colgate for its demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students. "The FirstGen Forward selection process is rigorous," says Paul J. McLoughlin II, vice more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * The new field of NeuroAI is building momentum at Columbia University * * * These are thrilling times to be a neuroscientist. The same goes if you're on the forefront of artificial intelligence. So what is it like to be part of a hybrid research frontier, NeuroAI, with ambitions to take both AI and brain science to new heights? To find out, we sought perspectives from a few of the many people at Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: Today, DCCC Red to Blue candidates Laura Gillen, Josh Riley, and John Mannion released new TV ads in their respective races to flip critical House seats in New York. In New York's Fourth Congressional District, Democratic nominee Laura Gillen released her first TV and digital ad in the general election race, "Generation", which spotlights the immigrant story of Gillen's gr more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Collaborative Effort Played Pivotal Role in Reducing Flaring * * * The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the successful and early completion of the scheduled maintenance for the innovative biogas-to-grid renewable energy project at the Newtown Creek Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). National Grid completed the mai more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Aug. 29 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Dr. Mary McCourt, professor of chemistry at Niagara University, and Jada Pierce, head coach of the Niagara women's basketball program, are among the outstanding women being honored by the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier at its 2024 Niagara Awards: A Tribute to Women, Oct. 22, 2024. Dr. McCourt, a well-known and respected scientist with extensive experience in the medical research field, is being hon more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Over the summer, sport management major Camila Malda '25 (far left) interned with the Chicago Red Stars while sport analytics major Adelaide Gilley '25 (far right) interned with the Houston Astros. Adelaide Gilley, a senior in the Falk College's sport analytics program, already has an extensive resume of on-campus experiences. She is co-head of player performance for the Syracuse University men's basketball team, vic more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Inspired by the biggest names in horror, a chilling new collection of horrifying experiences await guests at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights. * * * This fall, guests will have the opportunity to brave new frights and nightmare-inducing experiences inspired by horror fan-favorites at Halloween Horror Nights - consistently named the world's premier Halloween event. Halloween more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 28 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: Buffalo Rising's Buffalo.....Who Knew? podcast series, hosted by Newell Nussbaumer and Frits Abell, highlights the often underappreciated, previously unearthed assets of Buffalo. The August 14 episode welcomed Patrick Ravines, director of Buffalo State's University's Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Art Conservation Department. "A Conversation with Patrick Ravines, Director of the Patricia H. and Richard more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: As Binghamton University enters the fall semester, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is looking back on a productive 2023-24 academic year. This spring, two ME faculty members were elevated to SUNY distinguished professors: SB Park and Guangwen Zhou. The title is reserved for those who have achieved national or international prominence and  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Red Rose Rescue Knowingly and Repeatedly Violated Court-Mandated 15-Foot "Buffer Zone" Protecting Reproductive Health Care Facilities * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a motion to hold Red Rose Rescue, an anti-abortion extremist group, in contempt for willfully defying a court order that prohibits the group and its members from blocking access more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian, who died on August 25, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in East Harlem. At approximately 12:33 a.m. on August 25, NYPD officers encountered a man, who allegedly had a gun in his hand outside of 1875 Third Avenue  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Historic 306.3 Million Visitors Explored the Empire State in 2023 - the Most in New York State History Tourism Generated $88 Billion in Direct Spending and $137 Billion in Total Economic Impact, Exceeding Previous Highs in 2022 Ahead of Fall Travel Season, I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Reports Begin on September 12 * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York welcomed more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of virtual procedural and technical conference (Case No. 24-G-0447) on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Corning Natural Gas Corporation for Gas Service. NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PROCEDURAL AND TECHNICAL CONFERENCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a virtual procedural conference, followed by a virtual technical conference, will be more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on schedule and settlement judge (Case Nos. 24-E-0060; 24-G-0061) on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. for Gas Service. RULING ON SCH more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * To: Hana Muriel Schilachter Setteboun, Digital Power USA, Inc., 1178 Broadway, 3rd Floor #3379, New York, NY 10001 Re: Digital Power USA, Inc. - ESCO Code: DIGI Dear Hana Muriel: This letter is to inform you that the Department of Public Service Staff has reviewed and approved your eligibility to be an Energy Services Company (ESCO) in New York State. Your Retail Access more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: The NBCUniversal internship program provides students from all backgrounds the opportunity to work across NBCU bringing their passion for media, entertainment, and technology to all divisions of the company. NBCUniversal offers a variety of internship programs that provide students with hands-on experience in the media and entertainment industry. These internships offer a chance for students to explore diff more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: New Student Association President German Nolivos '26 (right) and Vice President Reed Granger '26 strive to get as many student voices as possible involved in the decision-making process on campus. Listen. Learn. Lead. Those three simple verbs were repeatedly emphasized by German Nolivos '26 and Reed Granger '26 during the Student Association's (SA) spring general elections. German Nolivos Hammering home an effecti more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * At Least 50 Percent of New Charging Locations Will Serve Disadvantaged and Low-Income Neighborhoods Builds on City's Effort to Reduce Transportation Emissions, Create Inclusive Green Economy City's Federal Infrastructure Funding Task Force Has Won Total of $850 Million in Competitive Grants * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that New York City has won a $15 million fed more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Adams Administration Has Sealed Over 1,000 Illegal Locations, Seized an Estimated $63 Million in Illegal Products, Inspected 100 Percent of Shops Identified as Selling Illegal Cannabis * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban, and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protectio more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * City Releases RFP to Redesign Park Avenue Between East 46th Street and East 57th Street, as Greener, Safer, More Welcoming Corridor City Continues to Advance Efforts to Add Public Space in Business Districts * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced a major step to put the park back in Park Avenue more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Saba Siddiki, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is part of a multi-institution research team that has been awarded $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research public bus fleet electrification. Saba Siddiki The funding is provided by the NSF's Smart and Connected Community program and aims to foster a Community more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of in-person media availability on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * 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. We always talk about reaching people where they are, so as a part of that effort our administration recognizes the crucial role of multilingual communications in effectively serving New York  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: On August 19, Cornell Law School welcomed 216 talented and diverse students of the J.D. Class of 2027 to their first day of Orientation. The event marked the beginning of an exciting journey for these students, who hail from seven countries, 34 states, and the District of Columbia. They bring with them a wealth of experiences, having studied at over 143 undergraduate institutions in more than 50 different academic majors more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Dear Students: It is my pleasure to welcome you to campus for the 2024-25 academic year. I enjoy participating in Welcome Week activities every year and meeting so many of you and your families. As dean of students, I want you to know our staff are here to support you in achieving your goals and celebrating your successes. My colleagues in Student Experience and I all have different specialties and areas of expertise more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A deadly liver cancer that mainly affects children and young adults rewires its cellular metabolism in order to thrive, according to a new study that opens the door to exploring new targets for therapies. Fibrolamellar carcinoma, which does not respond to conventional treatments, accounts for only 1-2% of all liver cancers, but is without standard of care and has often metastasized by the time it is detected, leaving p more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Courses designed to give credit for prior related education and allows remote learning * * * RIT is offering three new master's degrees designed to meet industry needs. Chemical engineering and biomedical engineering programs in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering will include new master's degrees as part of the engineering portfolio this year to meet demands in increasing renewabl more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Tuberculosis is a confounding scourge. It's the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, and yet it's estimated that those deaths represent perhaps 5% of infections with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Antibiotics can take credit for saving the lives of some of those with Mtb, but a chasm nevertheless persists between the prevalence of infection and the targeted severity of its impact. A growin more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Aug. 29 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: St. Bonaventure University students now have an additional resource when seeking support for loneliness, stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. Del Rey Honeycutt, Ph.D., associate dean for student and community wellbeing, said that through a new collaboration with Togetherall, students can engage with a global community of peers, offering and receiving support in a safe  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- New York University issued the following statement on Aug. 27, 2024, by spokesperson John Beckman: * * * The 'Guidance and Expectations on Student Conduct' document does not change our policies. * * * "We are aware of some concerns that have been raised about what have been labeled 'changes' to our anti-harassment and non-discrimination policies. "The 'Guidance and Expectations on Student Conduct' document does not change our policies. Its purpose is threefold: to remi more PR

FREDONIA, New York, Aug. 28 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: As the new academic year kicks off, SUNY Fredonia is celebrating the largest number of new incoming students to campus in the past three years. The new students joined the rest of the campus community as classes officially begin Monday. "We are pleased to see the increase in new students this year," said Vice President for Enrollment Management and Services Kathryn Kendall. "Despite the  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: One in every three FDA-approved drugs targets a single superfamily of receptors dotting the surfaces of human cells. From beta blockers to antihistamines, these essential, life-saving medications trigger winding biochemical pathways, via these receptors, to ultimately prevent a heart attack, or stop an allergic reaction in its tracks. But scientists have learned that their story is much more complicated than initia more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of Mayor Eric Adams's radio interview on Aug. 28, 2024, on 94.7 The Block's 'Jonesy in the Morning': * * * Wayne Mayo: Mr. Mayor? Mayor Eric Adams: Yes, sir. How are you? Tarsha Jones: Hey, boo. You were waiting to do that. Ladies and gentlemen, the mayor of New York City, honorable Mayor Eric Adams. Mayor Adams: Hey, it's great to be on with you and it was just really lovely having you up in Gracie M more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Since 1966, UC San Diego's Mandeville Art Gallery has presented highly experimental contemporary art within the context of a major research university and the greater region.The gallery also serves as a laboratory for learning about curatorial practice, with programs for students to gain hands-on skills in museum studies. In recognition of Director and Chief Curator Ceci Moss's co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * UChicago poet wins Four Quartets Prize--the latest award for work inspired by her time at the Met in New York * * * By Sara Patterson When Prof. Robyn Schiff sat at the information desk at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she felt as if, "I was living my life at the center of the world." Nearly 30 years later, Schiff transformed her experiences into an epic poem, expertly weaving its more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * After attracting more than 16.3 million viewers to its latest run, Emmy(R)-nominated HGTV series Windy City Rehab will return with a new season starring Chicago designer Alison Victoria, and she's busier than ever designing and managing 12 renovation projects in her hometown. * * * WHAT: Windy City Rehab WHERE/WHEN: Premieres Tuesday, September 24, at 8 p.m. ET/PT  more PR