ALBANY, New York, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * Following High Number of Applications, 37 NY SWIMS Projects Selected in Every Region of New York State; View Full List of Awardees (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/NY-SWIMS_Awards_08-2024.pdf) First Round of Funding Awarded To Make SUNY Pools Community Anchors Governor Hochul Secured Historic $150 Million in FY 2025 Budget To Expand Access to Safe Swim more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Practice and Global Private Equity Industry Group with the addition of Anne-Sophie Noury as a partner to lead this practice in Paris. "Over the last 30 years, we have built the White & Case restructuring and insolvency practice into a world leader with a healthy balance of internal promotions and lateral acquisitions more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 31 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: Berger Montague, one of the nation's leading antitrust law firms, negotiated a $20 million settlement with four defendants alleged to have manipulated the benchmarks used to price platinum and palladium. The settlement brings the total settlements achieved by Berger Montague as co-lead counsel in precious metals antitrust and commodities cases to $172 million. The $20 million settlement was prelimina more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Kuo-Ching Mei leads effort to tackle immunity barriers in delivering genetic medicine * * * By Scott Sasina Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kuo-Ching (KC) Mei was thrilled to learn he and his team had won the $1.9M Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI). "My team and I have been very motivated by our work so it is truly an enabling awa more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: From left to right, Chinny Nwagbo, Felisha Legette-Jack and Vera Jones, panelists for the "Breaking Barriers and Empowering Women in Sport" discussion Sept. 13 at Falk College. When Tatiana Warren '04, G'06, was a student-athlete at Syracuse University, she received support from all corners of campus: her track and field coaches; faculty and staff in the Department of Exercise Science; and her advisors in the Ronald  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Research at Weill Cornell Medicine suggests that childhood immunization against HIV could one day provide protection before risk of contracting this potentially fatal infection dramatically increases in adolescence. The study, published Aug. 30 in Science Immunology, demonstrated that a series of six vaccinations containing a modified protein from the surface of HIV particles stimulated initial steps of a potent immune  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: As a new season of Syracuse University football begins, the City of Syracuse is reminding fans attending the Orange home opener football game on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome to follow all on street parking regulations. Illegal parking during games creates serious public safety risks to the neighborhood and to people attending the events. Syracuse police officers working JMA Dome traffic management, as well as de more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Education experts from Binghamton University's Department of Teaching Learning and Educational Leadership, including Lighting Jay, Kathleen Provinzano and Suzanne McLeod, discuss critical classroom issues * * * By Kim Mousseau Cell phones, chronic absenteeism, the politicization of curriculum and the potential of the Community Schools model were the hot-button topics covered in a recent online p more PR

HAMILTON, New York, Aug. 30 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Colgate University and the Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College have formed a new institutional partnership, giving Colgate students access to the prestigious Tuck Business Bridge Program. This winter, Colgate sophomores and juniors interested in exploring business careers will have the opportunity to connect their liberal arts experience with intensive business school training, provided by Tuc more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 31 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Using a modified Hospital at Home model, Upstate University University provided care to one of the world's most well-known figures this summer--his Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama recently spent six weeks recuperating from knee replacement surgery at the home of long-time Upstate benefactors Sam and Carol Nappi, while under the care of Upstate physicians and a ph more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dams play a crucial role in water management but have also significantly altered the natural flow of rivers worldwide, sometimes in unpredictable ways, which is why new research to be led by Cornell aims to advance the study of hydrologic processes in river basins impacted by dam operations. Stefano Galelli, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, received a three-year grant from the National Science more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * Volunteers Will Celebrate and Enhance the Adirondack and Catskill Parks on September 7 Activities Promote State's 'Get Offline, Get Outside' and 'Love Our New York Lands' Campaigns * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers to give back to State lands and enjoy the outdoors by participating in stewardship events during the first ever Adirondack and Catskill Par more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * Declaration Provides Funding to Support Infrastructure Repairs in Cortland, Essex, Hamilton, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties New York Also Granted Access to FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to Support Long-Term Measures to Reduce Loss of Life and Protect Property Builds on Governor Hochul's Commitment of $11 Million to Support Home Owners and Municipalities Impacted by  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Project will use experimental and artificial intelligence approaches to understand the health impacts of low-dose radiation exposure * * * The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $1.5 million to a joint Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute and University at Buffalo research project that will use artificial intelligence to study how cells and molec more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: As College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) faculty, students, and staff return to campuses in Ithaca, New York City, and Rome to begin the work of the fall 2024 semester, the weeks ahead will bring myriad opportunities to explore questions and challenges, discuss approaches and share differing perspectives, and celebrate innovative solutions and new knowledge. New Opportunity and Ongoing Development The multic more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Largest collection of patient stem cell models of multiple sclerosis to date uncovers novel disease insights and opens the door for new treatments * * * A team of scientists from The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute and Case Western Reserve University has created the largest reported collection of stem cell models from multiple sclerosis ( more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: On September 25 at the Gensler Family AAP NYC Center in New York City, Kim Yao will deliver this year's L. Michael Goldsmith Lecture, during which she will offer a tour of Architecture Research Office's diverse body of work and their foundational principles. In advance of this presentation, she shared insights drawn from her experiences in teaching and practice. Molly Sheridan: How does the architect you are today compa more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 30 -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Following his new commentary in JAMA Pediatrics, Justin White discusses study findings that suggest a possible link between New York's paid family leave law and reductions in RSV and respiratory tract infections among newborns. * * * Despite widespread, bipartisan support for a national paid leave policy, the United States remains the only industrialized country that does not guarante more PR

BURBANK, California, Aug. 30 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT Lucky 13: "High Stakes" (109) (Season Finale) Logline: Co-hosts Shaquille O'Neal and Gina Rodriguez test contestants on 13 true-or-false trivia questions. Tonight, a stay-at-home dad from West Babylon, New York, and a marketer and tarot reader from Los Angeles play for the $1 million jackpot. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text he more PR

BURBANK, California, Aug. 30 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT Lucky 13: "Playing to Win" (110) Logline: Co-hosts Shaquille O'Neal and Gina Rodriguez test contestants on 13 true-or-false trivia questions. Tonight, a consultant from Las Vegas and a sales manager from Queens, New York, play for the $1 million jackpot. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressre more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A machine-learning tool created by Weill Cornell Medicine and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) investigators can help distinguish subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which may help scientists find ways to improve care for the complex condition. The study, published Aug. 29 in Nature Communications, shows that artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can effectively and efficiently subtype pathology more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 31 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Matthew Ingber, managing partner of Mayer Brown's New York office, has been named a finalist by New York Law Journal (NYLJ) for the "Office Managing Partner of the Year" award. This award recognizes leaders of New York law firms who "balance their caseloads with management of their firm's day-to-day affairs while keeping an eye on the firm's long-term strategic vision." During Matthew's tenure as the firm's New Y more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 30 -- The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of the governor's remarks on Aug. 28, 2024, at the Great New York State Fair: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced at the 2024 Great New York State Fair that one year after signing Executive Order 32, New York State agencies and authorities have surpassed the state's first year goal of five percent to nearly 15 percent. Governor Hochul signed the Executive Order on Opening  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice announcing technical conference (Case No. 14-M-0094, 18-M-0084) on Aug. 30, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Consider a Clean Energy Fund. In the Matter of a Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Initiative. NOTICE ANNOUNCING TECHNICAL CONFERENCE In response to the Public Service Commission's (Commission) Order Directing Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Proposal more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-163) on Aug. 30, 2024, entitled "Greenburgh Central School District - Tax Certiorari Reserve." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Greenburgh Central School District (District) officials properly established the District's tax certiorari reserve fund and maintained it at a reasonable level. * * * Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) properl more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-63) on Aug. 30, 2024, entitled "Hammondsport Central School District - Investment Program." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Hammondsport Central School District (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. * * * Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not develop and manage a co more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-54) on Aug. 30, 2024, entitled "Hammondsport Central School District - Multiyear Planning." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Hammondsport Central School District (District) officials established comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans. * * * Key Findings District officials did not develop comprehensive written multiyear financial a more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-122) on Aug. 30, 2024, entitled "Town of Berkshire - Board Oversight." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objectives Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) officials ensured non-payroll disbursements were for appropriate Town purposes. Determine whether the Town Board (Board) audited the Town Supervisor's (Supervisor's) records and whether the Supervisor filed the require more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr., New York Times bestselling author, political commentator and academic scholar, will deliver a keynote discussion at 6:00 p.m. in the Alice Statler Auditorium on September 13, 2024. Glaude, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished Professor at Princeton University, is celebrated for his profound insights into African American studies, as well as his commentary on race, democracy and social justice. He more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: It's not easy to condense about four years of research into two minutes, but that's exactly what Syracuse University Public Health Professor David Larsen did during a visit to the White House on Aug. 27. Larsen, Chair of the Department of Public Health in Syracuse's Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, was invited to present to a panel of scientists, policymakers and policy implementers at an information-gatheri more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison, a law firm, issued the following news, Aug. 30, 2024: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Kai Zeng is joining the firm in London as a partner in the Restructuring Department and Finance and Hybrid Capital & Special Situations groups. Zeng's practice focuses on cross-border restructurings and special situations matters. "We are delighted to welcome Kai, who brings a unique background both in-house and more PR

GENESEO, New York, Aug. 31 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: SUNY Geneseo and the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Law have formed a collaborative agreement allowing students to accelerate their studies by completing their BA and JD degrees in six years of full-time study, saving them one year of time and tuition. SUNY Geneseo students can choose majors in American studies, economics, English, geography, history, mathematics, philosophy, or sus more PR

GENESEO, New York, Aug. 31 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: SUNY Geneseo's Cultivating Community series returns this fall under the guidance of professor of communication Meredith Harrigan and Interim Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) Clifton Harcum. Initiated by President Denise Battles in 2017, the series was created to expand and strengthen the college community. Cultivating Community strives to create a collaborative, engaging, and generative spac more PR

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Sept. 2-6. Monday, Sept. 2 ANA GASTEYER returns to "Live" to discuss her role in the hit Broadway musical "Once Upon A Mattress,"; STEVE PATTERSON recreates iconic movie scenes around New York City, and a performance from THE WAR AND TREATY. Tuesday, Sept. 3 "Live"' more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Traci Geisler Traci Geisler, director of Syracuse University Libraries' Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad), presented a keynote address and served as an entrepreneurship competition judge at the first-ever Kenya-USA Global Launchpad Initiative (KUGLi) Innovation Summit, held at Kibabii University in Bungoma, Kenya, Aug. 15-16. The KUGLi Summit was the culmination of a technology innovation and entrepreneurship program  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * The tests could have implications in the auto, tech and insurance industries * * * Artificial intelligence is a key technology for self-driving vehicles. It is used for decision-making, sensing, predictive modeling and other tasks. But how vulnerable are these AI systems to an attack? Ongoing research at the University at Buffalo examines this question, w more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Chancellor Kent Syverud (left) and Newhouse School Dean Mark J. Lodato flank Donald Newhouse after the plaza at the Newhouse complex was renamed for his family to celebrate the school's 60th anniversary. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright) The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications welcomed Donald Newhouse and his family back to Syracuse University to mark the school's 60th anniversary with an afternoon full of celebr more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a banking consortium consisting of ING Bank (ING), Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW) and Norddeutsche Landesbank (NORD/LB) on the financing of GVG Glasfaser GmbH, an investment of Palladio Partners, for the further expansion of its fibre network. "We have advised on almost all major financings in the German fibre optic market this year, which underlines our leadin more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Groupe BPCE on the acquisition of the activities of Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF), one of the leading European providers of industrial equipment lease financing. Following the transaction, Groupe BPCE will become the European leader of equipment financing solutions for manufacturers, dealers, vendors and corporate customers. The transaction is subject to more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Aug. 30 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Bard College is pleased to announce that the Wihanble S'a Center for Indigenous AI, directed by Dr. Suzanne Kite, distinguished artist in residence and assistant professor of American and Indigenous Studies, has been designated as a Humanities Research Center on AI by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This prestigious recognition will confer a $500,000 grant in support of the Center, and pos more PR