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State Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for 2024-09-01 ( 35 items )  
'SEC on ABC' Franchise to Feature Revamped ESPN College Football Theme Song, Bringing Back Fan Favorite From Early 2000s (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * Composer Bob Christianson, the creator of the iconic NHL on ESPN theme, puts his spin on beloved broadcast music * * * In anticipation of the launch of SEC on ABC, ESPN has re-orchestrated its classic college football theme song from the late 1990s/early 2000s for a new era. Set to debut on Saturday, Aug. 31 during the Miami at Florida (3:30 p.m. ET) and Notre Dame at Texa more PR

2024 Race: Harris And Trump Neck And Neck As RFK Jr. Exits Presidential Race, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds (10)
HAMDEN, Connecticut, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 7 In 10 Think America's Best Days Are Yet To Come * * * Fresh off the Democratic National Convention and heading into the final months of the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are in a race that is too close to call with Harris receiving 49 percent support among likely voters, Trump receiving 47 percent support, and Green Part more PR

Attorney General Tong Reaches Agreement With Northwell Health and Nuvance Health to Preserve Labor & Delivery Services at Sharon Hospital and Strengthen Access to Local Healthcare in Western Connecticut (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2024: Attorney General William Tong today announced an agreement with Northwell Health, Inc. and Northwell Healthcare, Inc. (collectively "Northwell") and Nuvance Health (Nuvance) to preserve labor and delivery services at Sharon Hospital and to strengthen access to local healthcare in Western Connecticut, resolving the antitrust investigation into the proposed affiliation b more PR

Conn. A.G. Tong Announces $1.7 Million False Claims Settlement With Family Dentistry of Bridgeport, Hartford and Stamford Over Prohibited Patient Recruiting Fees (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: Attorney General William Tong and United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Roberts Avery today announced a $1.7 million settlement agreement with Family Dentistry of Bridgeport, Family Dentistry of Hartford, Family Dentistry of Stamford (collectively known as the Family Dentistry Entities) and owners Stanislav Gintautas, DDS and Tatiana Agababaeva more PR

Conn. A.G. Tong Files Amicus Brief in Support of Florida Law That Prohibits Individuals Under 21 From Purchasing Firearms (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 31 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general filing an amicus brief (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/ag/press_releases/2024/nra-en-banc-amicus-brief---as-filed.pdf) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit urging that court to affirm the lower court's decision to uphold Florida's law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing  more PR

Debuting Today: The Latest ESPN Andscape Cover Story Profiles Jalen Hurts (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Andscape staff writer Martenzie Johnson reports an in-depth profile of the franchise quarterback ahead of his fifth season with the Eagles * * * The latest ESPN Andscape Digital Cover Story, a collaboration with Andscape and ESPN featuring Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, debuted today across the company's sports digital, linear, and social platforms. Senior wr more PR

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: George Logan Schemes to Raise Taxes on Middle Class Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * Report: Trump and House Republicans' Project 2025 would immediately raise taxes on typical Connecticut families by $2,084 * * * George Logan and Donald Trump are all in on their plan to raise taxes on millions of middle class families. According to a new analysis, Donald Trump's and Logan's Project 2025 would dramatically overhaul the tax system and raise taxes on a typical family more PR

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Jahana Hayes Releases First TV Ad In General Election Race (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: Today, DCCC Frontline candidate Congresswoman Jahana Hayes released her first TV ad in the general election race for Connecticut's Fifth Congressional District. The ad features Hayes' husband, Milford Hayes, who served in law enforcement for over 27 years in Waterbury and outlines their family's commitment to service. The ad goes on to highlight the Congresswoman's commitm more PR

ESPN and USTA Extend Relationship With New 12-Year Agreement (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * * ESPN remains the exclusive rightsholder of the US Open in the U.S. through 2037 * ABC coverage of Middle Sunday and the Final Sunday continues * Expanded ESPN streaming coverage to debut in 2026 * Extends exclusive rights in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada via TSN and RDS * * * With the Main Draw of the 2024 US Open underway in New York City, ESPN and the Unit more PR

ESPN Digital 2024: No. 1 in July (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: For the 29th consecutive month, ESPN Digital topped the U.S. Sports Category in July with 102.3 million unique visitors, more than 33 million more than No. 2 Yahoo Sports-NBC Sports Network, according to recently released Comscore data. * Across ESPN Digital, YouTube and ESPN Social platforms, ESPN reached 185.8 million unique users in July, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. adult population. * Wit more PR

ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 Documentary 'Stolen Gold' Premieres September 17 at 9PM ET on ESPN and ESPN+ (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 28 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: ESPN Films today announces the upcoming premiere of its latest 30 for 30 documentary, "Stolen Gold", airing Tuesday, September 17 at 9pm ET on ESPN. Following its premiere, the film will be available to stream on ESPN+. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Suemay Oram, this powerful and riveting film delves into the incredible true story of Ramon Torres and the Spanish intellectually d more PR

ESPN Greenlights New 30 for 30 Film 'The Sack Exchange' About the Legendary New York Jets Defensive Line (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: Today, ESPN announced it has greenlit the production of "The Sack Exchange," the latest installment in its Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series. The film, directed by Ken Rodgers ("The Tuck Rule," "The Two Bills," "Four Falls of Buffalo") and James Weiner ("SEC Storied: Saturday Night Lights," "SEC Storied: King George"), will take a nostalgic look back at the sensationa more PR

ESPN Launches 'Where to Watch' on ESPN App, ESPN.com (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Single, easy-to-use daily guide on No. 1 digital destination for sports fans * * * Launching today on the industry-leading ESPN App and ESPN.com, "Where to Watch" is an easy-to-use guide for sports fans to find where to watch any sports event on ESPN platforms and beyond, including broadcast, cable and regional sports networks and streaming services. "Simplifying discover more PR

ESPN Radio Unveils Exciting Two-Show Weekend CFB Tailgate Tour (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * Featuring ESPN Radio personalities Amber Wilson, Jonathan Zaslow and Rashad Jennings * * * ESPN today announced its dynamic two-show CFB Tailgate tour, bringing fans closer to the heart of college football action every weekend. The tour features the popular "Amber & Ian: On the Road" on Friday nights and an immersive Saturday morning broadcast live from prime tailgating lo more PR

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Schedule Update: First Place Houston Astros to Host Arizona Diamondbacks on September 8 as MLB Postseason Chase Heats Up (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2024: ESPN today announced an update to its 2024 Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One schedule. The first place Houston Astros and Jose Altuve will host the Arizona Diamondbacks and Ketel Marte on September 8 at 7 p.m. ET. The game marks the third Astros appearance on Sunday Night Baseball this season, following appearances on April 7 and August 25. It is the first appearance  more PR

ESPN Taps Global Music Icon J Balvin as Its Official Monday Night Football Music Curator for 2024-25 NFL Season (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: ESPN announced today that world-renowned superstar J Balvin will work with ESPN throughout the 2024-25 NFL season to curate music for select ESPN Monday Night Football games. The curated music from J Balvin will run in Monday Night Football promotional spots, live telecasts and Monday Night Countdown for seven weeks this season, inclusive of two NFL Playoffs weeks. J Balvin Music  more PR

ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot Kicks Off Week 1 Stateside in College Station (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * * College football's premier pregame returns for its first on-campus show of the season ahead of Notre Dame-Texas A&M * GameDay makes its seventh visit to Texas A&M and Aggies' 10th all-time appearance on the show * Special guests on-site: Aggies head coach Mike Elko, CFP executive director Rich Clark, Aggies great Von Miller, Dylan Gossett performs and more * Heisman Trophy winner & form more PR

ESPN+ to Stream More Than 900 College Football Games This Fall (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * 20 conferences live on the No. 1 sports streaming services * * * ESPN+ will stream more college football this fall than ever before, with more than 900 games featuring teams from FBS conferences like the SEC, ACC, Big 12, American, C-USA, MAC and Sun Belt, and FCS schools from the Big Sky, MVFC, Patriot League, Ivy League, Southern, Southland, MEAC and SWAC. The 2024-25 se more PR

ESPN: Most-Watched Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game on ABC Since 2015 - 3,535,000 Viewers on Average; Peaked at 5,496,000 Viewers (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * United States Championship Game on ABC Also Most-Watched Since 2015 with Average Audience of 3,016,000 Viewers * * * The 2024 Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game, which aired exclusively on ABC, was the most watched since 2015, according to Nielsen. The game broadcast averaged 3,535,000 viewers and was up 20 percent from last year. It peaked with 5,496,000 viewers at 6:15 more PR

First Take Announces HBCU Schedule for This Fall (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * On-site live shows include Howard University, Tennessee State University & Clark Atlanta at Morehouse College * * * ESPN's signature morning debate show First Take with featured commentator and executive producer Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim today announced three live shows on-site at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) this fall. The scheduled  more PR

Gartner Predicts 75% of Enterprises Will Prioritize Backup of SaaS Applications as a Critical Requirement by 2028 (10)
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Risk of IT Outages Underscores Need for Regular Backup and Recovery of Critical Enterprise Data * * * By 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritize backup of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications as a critical requirement, compared to 15% in 2024, according to Gartner, Inc. SaaS-based applications have become a preferred choice for new and modernized more PR

Gartner Says General Counsel Should Plan for Shifts in Regulatory Risk Ahead of U.S. Election (10)
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Identify Regulatory Priorities, Anticipate Risks, and Advise Stakeholders Now to Minimize Post-election Volatility * * * With uncertainty surrounding the impact of the upcoming U.S. presidential election on regulatory agendas worldwide, general counsel (GC) should prepare different scenarios contingent on the result now to anticipate the risks, accordin more PR

Gifts From John B. Pierce Foundation to Establish New Yale Professorships (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 28 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * The gifts will permanently endow four to five Yale professorships as well as several graduate fellowships. * * * Yale University has signed a letter of intent to receive a series of gifts from the John B. Pierce Laboratory and Foundation, expected to amount to $20 million over 24 months. The gifts are intended to preserve Pierce's mission of promoting educational, technical, or scientific work in several fiel more PR

Historian Dr. Kevin R.C. Gutzman to Sign 'The Jeffersonians' at Danbury Barnes & Noble (10)
DANBURY, Connecticut, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Historian and American Constitutional scholar Dr. Kevin R.C. Gutzman will participate in a book-signing of his sixth and most highly acclaimed book, "The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe" (St. Martin's Press, 2022) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Barnes & Noble at Danbury Fair, 7 Backus Ave., Space E110, in Danbury. The event will more PR

New men's residence hall to be named for alumni John and Jill Coyle (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: John and Jill Coyle John and Jill Coyle from Greenwich, Connecticut, have made a significant leadership gift to the University of Notre Dame for the construction of Coyle Hall. The new men's residence hall on the south side of campus will honor the family's long and generous philanthropy to Notre Dame. Coyle Hall, currently under construction, will be located on the site of the former Fisher Hall, which wa more PR

NFL on ESPN: Bill Belichick, Eight-Time Super Bowl Champion, Set for Multiple Appearances, New Show Through Agreements With Omaha Productions and The Pat McAfee Show (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * * New Multiplatform Series: Peyton Manning and Belichick Join Forces, Analyze Upcoming Monday Night Football Matchups * The Pat McAfee Show: Belichick to Appear Each Monday During the Season * Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli: Belichick Becomes a Featured Guest on all 11 Editions * * * Eight-time Super Bowl Champion Bill Belichick will bring his unprecedented fo more PR

PGA Tour Live on ESPN+: Exclusive, Four-Stream Coverage of Tour Championship, Final Event of FedExCup Playoffs (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * * Featured Group coverage Thursday includes FedExCup and world Nos. 1 and 2: Scheffler, Schauffele * TOUR's top 30 players teeing off in staggered FedExCup Starting Strokes format * Inaugural Creator Classic on Wednesday features 16 popular social media content creators * Subscribe to ESPN+ on the ESPN App, ESPN.com and connected TV devices * * * PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+  more PR

Sustainable Labeling: Henkel Presents Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives at LabelExpo (10)
ROCKY HILL, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- Henkel North America, a subsidiary of Henkel, issued the following news release: This year's LabelExpo, September 10-12 in Chicago, is all about sustainability. Visitors will have the opportunity to network with industry experts at North America's largest label and packaging printing trade show. As one of the leading suppliers of sustainable solutions for the packaging industry, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will present its portfolio of pressure-sensitive adh more PR

The Walt Disney Company Announces 100 Exclusive National Hockey League Games Across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, ABC and Hulu Beginning October 8 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * * ESPN Opening Night Tripleheader: St Louis Blues at Seattle Kraken, Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers and Utah Hockey Club Hosts Chicago Blackhawks in Franchise Debut * NHL Frozen Frenzy Returns October 22 * 4 Nations Face-Off Begins Feb. 13 on ESPN and ABC * 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series March 1 on ESPN * Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin Mid-April * NHL  more PR

WestConn Photography Exhibit to Open Sept. 12: "Lisa Elmaleh: Tierra Prometida and Jessica Wolff: The New Mestiza; Two Photographers Depict Stories of Migration and Immigration in the U.S. Today" at The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center (10)
DANBURY, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- Western Connecticut State University posted the following news release: The first exhibit of the 2024-25 season at Western Connecticut State University's The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury, will feature two photographers whose work depicts stories of migration and immigration in the United States today. "Lisa Elmaleh: Tierra Prometida and Jessica Wolff: The New Mestiza; Two Photographers Depict Stories of Migr more PR

WestConn to Host Local Physician, Author for Discussion About Grief (10)
DANBURY, Connecticut, Aug. 31 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: The School of Professional Studies at Western Connecticut State University will present a free talk about dealing with grief by beloved local physician and author Dr. Marianne Bette at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the Student Center Theater on the university's Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. Bette is a retired 40+-year family physician from Southbury who has suffered profo more PR

Yale University: Analyzing the Photographic Process From Darkroom to Data (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * At a recent symposium, Yale's Lens Media Lab unveiled a visual platform for studying its unrivaled collection of photographic papers. * * * By Mike Cummings In 1999, Paul Messier analyzed two prints by the renowned photographer Lewis Hine that were suspected of being forgeries. A photo conservator in private practice at the time, Messier wrote a report laying out the evidence he had gathered, which more PR

Yale University: Evaluating the Benefits of and Barriers to Pediatric Obesity Programs (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * In two new studies, Yale researchers evaluate barriers limiting access to effective treatment for childhood obesity. * * * By Mallory Locklear Obesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended interventions, availability is limited for most children. In two new studies, Yale researchers assessed the cost-effectiveness of one intervent more PR

Yale University: Seeking an Ethical Approach to Ancient DNA Analysis (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale paleoanthropologist Jessica Thompson proposes guidelines for the ethical study of ancient human DNA. * * * By Mike Cummings The study of ancient DNA provides valuable insights into human history, including how ancient populations migrated and merged with each other. But discoveries drawn from this ancient genetic data can directly impact the living in unexpected and even harmful ways. Yet in m more PR

Yale University: Study Reveals Molecular Mechanism Behind MS and Other Autoimmune Diseases (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * A Yale-led study reveals a mechanism that triggers loss of immune regulation associated with multiple sclerosis and other diseases -- and a target for treatment. * * * By Kevin Dennehy More than two decades ago, a research team in the lab of David Hafler, a Yale researcher who at the time was at Harvard, discovered a type of T cell in humans that suppresses the immune system; they later found that t more PR