SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: In continuation of Syracuse University's commitment to providing comprehensive benefits and in appreciation of the contributions of faculty and staff, the University will be operating under its holiday schedule and Orange Appreciation Days format for the winter break period from 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, Jan. 2. In addition to the regular Un more PR

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Dec. 5 -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * The West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) is located about 35 miles south of Buffalo, New York. - U.S. Department of Energy * * * CHANTILLY, VA, December 4, 2024 - Amentum (NYSE:AMTM) announced today that West Valley Cleanup Alliance, LLC (WVCA), a BWXT Technical Services Group-led joint venture that includes Jacobs Technology, an Amentum company, and Geosynt more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Projects To Protect New York's Roadways From Inclement Weather, Enhancing Sustainability of Statewide Infrastructure * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $100 million to enhance the resiliency of state highways in 70 locations across New York impacted by extreme weather. With project support from the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, a total of 551 lane miles of state highway more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science has allocated 60% of the available time on the leadership-class supercomputers at DOE's Argonne and Oak Ridge national laboratories to 81 computational science projects for 2025, including a project led by Drummond Fielding, assistant professor of astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences. Fielding's project, "Pushing the Frontier of Cosmic Ray Transport in Interstel more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 5 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Funding to bring battery electrode production back to upstate * * * Ateios Systems, a leader in battery component manufacturing, has been awarded a $150,000 R&D grant and a $200,000 SuperBoost grant from the NSF Engines: Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine. This funding will support the company's pioneering approach to manufacturing next-generation, high-energy dense, environmentally friendly battery e more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * USDC to remain available on registered crypto asset trading platforms that meet the CSA's Value Referenced Crypto Asset requirements * * * NEW YORK - December 4, 2024 - Today, Circle Internet Group, Inc. a global financial technology company, announced that its regulated subsidiary is the first stablecoin issuer to commit to comply with the Ontario Securities Comm more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) is excited to welcome Liz Jones as the Center's first Assistant Director for Research. Jones brings more than 20 years of experience in research management and scientific leadership, specializing in molecular and genomic applications that drive innovation in agriculture. In her role at CROPPS, Jones will coordinate research activities across interdisciplinary more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * Applications are open for the inaugural DJ Tech talent week taking place January 13-16, 2025 * * * BARCELONA-[December 3, 2024]-Dow Jones today announced the expansion of its Barcelona office, transforming it into a key global hub for technology, data and AI innovation. With a long-standing presence in Barcelona stretching back more than 25 years, this development strengthens  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release: * * * New DTCC Survey highlights that 55% of respondents believe there is a high or very high chance of a high-impact systemic event in 2025 * * * New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney, December 4, 2024 - The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the glo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- CNN issued the following news: NEW YORK, NY - (December 3, 2024) - In its third year of collaboration with CNN Heroes, the Elevate Prize Foundation, a global nonprofit on a mission to Make Good Famous, committed to bringing visibility to the work of changemakers and inspiring the world, is continuing its support of the Top 5 CNN Heroes. In celebration of Giving Tuesday, the Elevate Prize Foundation is matching donations of up to $50,000 made to each Top 5 CNN Hero t more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 4 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: NEW YORK - December 3, 2024 - Forbes today unveils its 14th annual 30 Under 30 List for the Class of 2025, recognizing leaders from North America, within 20 different industries, many of whom are creating meaningful change with business, culture and entrepreneurship. "Gen Z is one of the fastest growing groups of entrepreneurs and creators, who are reshaping the way the world conducts business, and our Under 30  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Every year, Syracuse University students positively impact Central New York through community-engaged learning and volunteer service. This is especially true for students participating in First Year Seminar (FYS), a required one-credit course for all first-year and transfer students. FYS program staff work with several local organizations each year to find opportunities for students to volunteer, help people in the reg more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * New Sewer Line Along Carleton Avenue in Central Islip Will Support Compact, Mixed-Use, Transit-Oriented Development to Reenergize the Downtown $2 Million in Funding for the Project Provided Through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative * * * Governor Kathy Hochul and the Department of State today announced the completion of a $13.7 million sewer infrastructure project along more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 5 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Dec. 4, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP served as Bond Counsel to Brightline Trains Florida on its $3.2 billion private activity bond issuance, earning The Bond Buyer's 2024 Deal of the Year. The deal, noted by The Bond Buyer as a "transformative moment in U.S. infrastructure financing," was awarded Deal of the Year at an awards ceremony held Dec. 3 in New York. Brightline's rec more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- George Washington University issued the following news: A new report out this week by the New York-based human rights group, China Labor Watch, finds coffee farms in Starbucks' and Nestle's supply chains in China are not living up to the multinationals' ethical standards. The Washington Post reports these farms sometimes use children as workers, enforce excessive hours and lack lax safety standards to meet their targets. The investigation included 26 farms that form part o more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- HarperCollins Publishers issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: HarperCollins Publishers announced today the creation of HarperPop, a curated imprint focused on licensed publications, popular culture, and trend-driven publishing for both adults and children. Launching in winter 2025, HarperPop will partner with high-profile brands and personalities to craft unique books for their fans and communities. HarperPop will be overseen by Dave Linker, Editorial Director more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: Bloomberg Media announced that Leigh Gilmore has joined the company as Global Head of Bloomberg Live Experiences, reporting directly to Karen Saltser, CEO of Bloomberg Media. Gilmore will oversee all business operations for Bloomberg Live Experiences including for Bloomberg New Economy and Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg. The business encompasses Bloomberg Media's global line-up of signature events, summits and flagship f more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Clean Energy Sector Job Growth More than Doubles Overall Statewide Growth and Remains on Pace with National Rate Reflects Governor Hochul's Commitment to Supporting Expansion of Clean Energy Workforce and Ensuring Development of Diverse, Highly Trained Workforce * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced record high clean energy job growth in New York State with 178,000 worke more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy evaluated the long-term survival and cardiac efficacy of the gene therapy delandistrogene moxeparvovec in a rat model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Click here (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/hum.2024.013) to read the article now. Delandistrogene moxeparvovec uses an adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector to delive more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Talented Voice Cast Includes Bryn McAuley, Annick Obonsawin, Jonathan Langdon, Kimberly-Ann Truong, Kaya Kanashiro and Jeremy Harris * * * Max announced today the premiere of its enchanting new animated series Mermicorno: Starfall, set to launch on January 16, 2025, with all 13 episodes of its first season available for streaming. This captivating children's more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Guardian Will End No-Poach Agreements That Suppress Wages and Limit Competition * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin today announced a settlement with Guardian Service Industries, Inc. (Guardian) for using illegal no-poach agreements that can lower employees' wages, reduce competition, and restrict emp more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released police body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Mark Kelly (https://ag.ny.gov/osi/footage/mark-kelly), who died on August 25, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Manhattan. At approximately 12:33 more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced "Axe the Tax for the Working Class," an ambitious proposal to bring significant tax relief to working-class families and return over $63 million to more than 582,000 New Yorkers. The plan would eliminate the New York City Personal Income Tax for filers with dependents living at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty line, as well as lower city persona more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * 25,000 Impacted Customers of Columbia Utilities Will Share Financial Award * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that an energy services company or ESCO operating in the Mid-Hudson region will pay a settlement of $1.5 million for failing to provide low-cost renewable energy to customers, as promised. The settlement, app more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Toward the end of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's new exhibition examining ancient Egypt's influence on Black artists, visitors will encounter an obelisk-like form inverted, sheathed in reflective silver and appearing suspended, as if by light. Designed by architects and artists Jennifer Newsom and Tom Carruthers, faculty members in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, the installation titled "Pyramidion" expl more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell researchers have discovered a pathway by which E. coli regulates all-important zinc levels, an insight that could advance the understanding of metal regulation in bacteria generally and lead to antibacterial applications such as in medical instruments and surgical settings. Peng Chen, the Peter J. W. Debye Professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is corresponding auth more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Record Level of Funding for the Agricultural Non-Point Source Abatement and Control (Ag Non-Point) Program Provided through the Environmental Protection Fund and the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 Marks 30-Year Anniversary of the Program, Which Has Awarded over $250 Million to Support On-Farm Projects Across the State Appl more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: In an era when artificial intelligence floods our social media feeds with content that makes the fake seem real, how are people supposed to discern what is true? Creative advertising student Brooke Hirsch '24 came up with a solution to this problem. As misinformation surges online, Hirsch became increasingly concerned with how AI has made the creation and spread of fake news easier than ever. Her innovative solution?  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NICE's ESG report underscores NICE's commitment to elevating customer and employee experiences, fighting financial crime and promoting a digital-era criminal justice system * * * Hoboken, N.J., December 4, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting its accomplishments in advancing sustai more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NICE CXone MPower empowers retailers around the world to deliver superior, automated service during peak holiday traffic * * * Hoboken, N.J., December 4, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that its CXone MPower AI hyper platform managed a record number of automated customer interactions during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday weekend, as businesses worldwide more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Pain is not merely a symptom of an underlying condition or disease. Researchers now see chronic pain as a condition of its own, based on common mechanisms and shared biological, psychological and social consequences across different types of pain. Chronic pain, which is longstanding pain that persists for over three months, was included in the most recent revision o more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith has announced that structured finance attorneys Peter Williams and Elizabeth Walker have joined its Financial Industry Group, based in the New York office. Williams joins as partner and Walker joins as counsel. Both lawyers were formerly with Linklaters. "Peter and Elizabeth bring to our firm highly regarded structured finance practices that complement our existi more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: * * * Paychex Small Business Employment Watch showed notable hurricane recovery in Southeast region * * * According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, small business job growth across the U.S. remained relatively consistent in November (99.91) and has averaged an index leve more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Increasing the levels of endocannabinoids chemicals naturally produced in the body may thwart the highly addictive nature of opioids such as morphine and oxycodone while maintaining the drugs' ability to relieve pain, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators, in collaboration with The Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian. Endocannabinoids bind to cannabinoid receptors throughout the body that r more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University is hosting a free, virtual National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) regional course from Feb. 10 to March 12, 2025. Applications are being accepted until Jan. 15, 2025. The course is open to teams from academic institutions, research organizations and innovation hubs to empower researchers with the tools, skills and strategies needed to bring tech innovations to market. Space is li more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Bonaventure University students representing the Physical Education, Sport Studies and Occupational Therapy programs delivered a presentation at a state conference that highlighted their innovative work in merging assistive technology with adapted physical education. St. Bonaventure students are regular attendees at the Annual Conference of the New York State Association for Health, Phys more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Dav Pilkey International Tour Announced Dreamworks Animation's New Feature Film, Dog Man, Coming to Theaters Worldwide Starting January 31 * * * (New York, London, Toronto, Sydney - December 3, 2024) - Dog Man-ia is about to sweep the globe. Big plans for Dav Pilkey's #1 blockbuster hit series Dog Man kicks off with the launch of the newest book, Dog Man: Big Jim Be more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Inhibiting TLR7, an immune signaling protein, may help preserve the protective layer surrounding nerve fibers in the brain during both Alzheimer's disease and ordinary aging, suggests a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. Most nerve fibers in vertebrates are encased in sheaths made largely of myelin, a protein that protects the fibers and greatly enhances the efficiency of their signal conduction. The des more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release: * * * Anna Maria Antippas appointed Managing Director, Sony Music Entertainment Greece * * * Athens, December 4th 2024 -- Sony Music Entertainment (SME) announced today the acquisition of Cobalt Music, one of Greece's most prominent independent music labels. The investment marks the re-establishment of Sony Music Entertainment Greece, a new branch of Sony Music's global network that reinforces the company's commi more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: Richland Parish, Louisiana, will be home to Meta's newest data center. This custom-designed four million-square-foot campus will be Meta's largest data center to date. It will play a vital role in accelerating Meta's AI progress. Once completed, the Richland Parish Data Center will represent an investment of more than $10 billion in Louisiana and will support over 500 operational jobs. Meta is also investing over $200 mill more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: Venable LLP is pleased to announce that its New York Real Estate team closed on a 49-year ground lease for the development of Etihad Park, a fully electric, 500,000-square-foot, 25,000-seat, privately financed Major League Soccer stadium in Queens, New York for New York City Football Club. In addition to creating the city's first soccer-specific stadium, this project will also deliver retail, food, and beverage facil more PR

MELVILLE, New York, Dec. 5 -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Newest Addition to Verint Agent Copilot Bots Delivers Customer Experience and Employee Experience Real-Time Scores and Insights * * * Verint (NASDAQ: VRNT), The CX Automation Company, today announced the addition of a new CX/EX Scoring Bot running in the Verint Open Platform. more PR

MELVILLE, New York, Dec. 5 -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Revenue and Diluted EPS Ahead of Q3 Guidance; Overachievement Driven by Early Renewal Revenue Strong AI Momentum Drove Bundled SaaS Revenue Growth Acceleration to 19% Year-Over-Year Expect to Finish the Year Strong; Maintaining FYE25 Guidance Investor Day to Be Held Janua more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: BURBANK (December 3, 2024) - The global leader in adult animation, Adult Swim will feature library episodes of Family Guy in its primetime weekday lineup beginning in 2025. Massively popular with Adult Swim fans since the network began airing the Seth MacFarlane created series in 2003, Family Guy episodes will air back-to-back every weekday from 10:00 - 11:30pm ET/PT beginning next  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The holidays are upon us, which means there are plenty of fun and festive performances and events happening around Central New York (CNY). We have put together an entertaining list to help you get into a joyful holiday spirit. Performances Photo courtesy of the Landmark Theatre's Facebook page Disney's "THE LION KING" Address: 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse When: Wednesday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 15 Admission: more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Banco BPM S.p.A. on the Euros500 million issuance of 4.50% subordinated Tier 2 dematerialized notes due 2036. The notes have been issued under Banco BPM's Euro Medium Term Note Programme, listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, offered and sold pursuant to Regulation S of the US Securities Act and reserved to institutional investors. The White & Case team that advis more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised M&G, MidCap and Permira Credit as term lenders, HSBC as RCF lender and GLAS as agent and security agent on the refinancing of debt facilities provided to Sterling Pharma Solutions. Sterling Pharma Solutions is a leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organisation operating in the UK, US and Ireland, owned by GHO Capital Partners and Partners Group. The  more PR