BURBANK, California, Dec. 17 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Katy Perry and twenty one pilots (Disney/Ben Hider*) ABC and iHeartMedia announced the full broadcast lineup for the "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024" holiday special that will feature performances from its annual nationwide tour from the Madison Square Garden concert in New York City and the Intuit Dome concert in Los Angeles. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran, and featuring select performanc more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Like the canary in the coal mine, lakes in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York are harbingers of peril. Lake "browning" when dissolved organic matter from forests turns water the color of tea combined with a warming climate is making the bottoms of many lakes in the Adirondacks inhospitable in summer for cold-water fish such as trout, salmon and whitefish, according to a Jan. 2 Cornell Chronicle story that bec more PR

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Altice USA and Optimum, one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, today announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability & Impact Report. This report highlights the company's efforts to transform its operations and value chain to emphasize and improve environmental sustainability, build an inclusive more PR

ALFRED, New York, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Alfred University issued the following news release: An article co-authored by S.K. Sundaram, Inamori Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Alfred University, and Alfred University alumni Ryan Fordham and Shawn M. Allen, appears in the December 2024 issue of the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) Bulletin. The article, titled "A study of lithography-based additive manufacturing of ceria ceramics," was co-written by Sundaram, along with Fordham, A more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 18 -- Bard College issued the following news release: The Russian Independent Media Archive (RIMA), a joint initiative of PEN America and the Gagarin Center at Bard College, has selected its inaugural RIMA fellows. Elise Giuliano, Andrey Simonov, and George Beknazar-Yuzbashev have been named RIMA Semester Senior Fellows. Awarded to senior scholars and researchers who demonstrate a commitment to advancing research on independent Russian journalism and media, S more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Esteemed former NFL General Manager Dave Gettleman spoke to Berkeley College staff and students on "The Winning Strategy," the leadership lessons he developed during his 30+ year career in professional football. The charismatic Gettleman shared his philosophies on both how to lead a successful team and how to lead a successful life. He encouraged the audience to study as many leaders as possible throug more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Comprehensive Plan Aims to Improve All Aspects of the Transfer Student Experience--Particularly for Students Transferring from Community to Baccalaureate Colleges * * * Valhalla, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees today announced the adoption of the final Transfer Task Force Recommendations, which provide a system-wi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * CNN'S HISTORIC JUNE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE MARKS CNN'S HIGHEST RATED PROGRAM IN 44-YEAR HISTORY #1 US DIGITAL NEWS BRAND FOR 9 YEARS RUNNING AND #1 GLOBAL DIGITAL NEWS BRAND FOR 3 YEARS RUNNING #1 ON CHARTBEAT'S MOST ENGAGING STORIES OF 2024 LIST; CNN HOLDS ONE-THIRD OF ALL TOP 100 ONLINE NEWS STORIES FOR THE YEAR REACHES THE MOST VIEWERS IN CABLE NEWS IN BOTH KEY DEMOS TOP 5 CABLE NETWORK FOR 5 YEARS RUNNING * * * NEW YORK,  more PR

BERLIN, New Hampshire, Dec. 17 -- The Community College System of New Hampshire issued the following news release: Manchester, N.H. (December 16, 2024) - Paul Beaudin's educational journey began as a kindergartener in Manchester the day his mother took him by the hand and walked him to the Straw School at 608 Chestnut Street. Over the years, his journey as a student, professor, and administrator brought him to various regions of New York and, eventually, back to New England. The Board of Truste more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Veritiv Operating Company, a Clayton, Dubilier & Rice portfolio company, in the financing aspects of its acquisition of Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS), including an offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 10.500% additional Senior Secured Notes due 2030, a $800 million incremental term loan facility and a $275 million incremental ABL revolving facility. For m more PR

BEVERLY HILLS, California, Dec. 18 -- Dick Clark Productions issued the following news: * * * JONAS BROTHERS TO RING IN 2025 WITH FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR ON "DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2025" Trio To Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary From Times Square The #1 New Year's Eve Destination Airs LIVE Tuesday, Dec. 31, Beginning at 8/7c on ABC * * * Los Angeles, CA (December 17, 2024) - Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced that the Jonas Brothers will ki more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * FOX Sees Gains from World Series, NFL and Election Coverage Netflix Wins with Young Men Demos During Paul vs. Tyson * * * In a month that included widespread coverage of the presidential election and a dynamic slate of sporting events, multiplatform media distributors continued to benefit most from their ability to engage with audiences everywhere. FOX s more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kathy Hochul Signed Legislation in 2023 Enabling Nursing Students to Complete 1/3 of their Clinical Training via High-Quality Simulation Funding Will Advance Simulation-Based Education in SUNY Nursing Programs * * * Valhalla, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees today announced the transformative impact of a $3.7 million inve more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: NEW YORK -- December 16, 2024 -- Forbes Media, in partnership with SpainMedia, today open the doors to Forbes House Madrid, a first-of-its-kind, exclusive private members-only club tailored to an elite global community of entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators. Situated in the heart of Madrid's financial district, the project marks the launch of Forbes House, an ambitious global private club concept. Forbes Hous more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Molly Egan (left) and Marlana Bianchi won the Grand Prix for their Spotify AI idea, "Break the Sound Barrier." (Photo courtesy of AKQA) This is part one of a two-part series documenting the first time Newhouse creative advertising students won the Cannes Future Lions Grand Prix. In June 2024, Newhouse School creative advertising students Molly Egan '25 and Marlana Bianchi '24 walked across the stage to claim the mos more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Television's wildly popular unscripted comedy "Impractical Jokers" is back with hilarious new episodes premiering Thursday, January 9 at 10PM ET/PT on TBS, starring comedy trio Brian "Q" Quinn, James "Murr" Murray and Sal Vulcano. January's return brings the ultimate mayhem when the guys pose as upselling concierge with peculiar upgrades, grocery store shopping-c more PR

BURBANK, California, Dec. 17 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Photo Credit: Anthony Mandler Trio To Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary From Times Square The No. 1 New Year's Eve Destination Airs LIVE Tuesday, Dec. 31, Beginning at 8/7c on ABC [EDITOR'S NOTE]: For talent photos and social media assets, please click here. Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced that the Jonas Brothers will kick off the group's 20th anniversary celebrations with a th more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Kathryn Boor '80, dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education, has announced her plans to step down following the completion of her term on June 30, 2025. Interim Provost John Siliciano '75 has started a search for Boor's successor. Deputy Provost Avery August is chairing the search. "Kathryn is a true Cornellian with a deep love for the university," Siliciano said. "We are extremely grateful fo more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Sturt Manning, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences in Classics, received the P. E. MacAllister Field Archaeology Award at the Annual Meetings of the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) in Boston in November. The award is given annually to honor an archaeologist who has made outstanding contributions to ancient Near Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean archaeology during their career. According to the awar more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * New York's Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16.50-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15.50-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Part of Historic Agreement to Increase New York's Minimum Wage Through 2026 and Index to Inflation Beginning in 2027 * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional $ more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * Features Security Cameras in Every Car, Additional Accessible Seating, Brighter Lights, Better Signage and Wider Doors Two Open-Gangway Trains to Operate on Line Early Next Year New Cars to Be Delivered Starting in 2027 * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit Committee today approved an order for 435 additional R211 subw more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Drizly Led Customers to Believe Tips Would Go Directly to Delivery Workers Who Earned Them, But Did Not Ensure Store Owners Properly Distributed Tips More Than 8,300 Delivery Workers Across New York State Will Be Eligible to Receive Recovered Funds * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she has recovered $4 million in withheld  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Nathan Wood, who died on September 17, 2023 after an encounter with members of the Johnstown Police Department (JPD) in Fulton County. Following a thorough investigation, which included interviews with witnesses, review of home security camera fo more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.86 billion for the month, up $53 million year over year, with New York City accounting for 61.5% of the increase. "Local sales tax growth in more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: A remarkable discovery in Orange County, New York, has unearthed a complete mastodon jaw, marking the first such find in the State in over 11 years. The jaw, along with additional bone fragments, was recovered by researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange from the backyard of a residence near Scotchtown, New York. The fossils are scheduled for carbon dating and comprehensive a more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued an update on drought conditions across the state. The State's Drought Management Task Force updated the drought status from "Drought Warning" to "Drought Watch" for New York City and 10 additional counties because of recent rainfall and higher levels of ground and surface water. more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that builds on New York's ongoing efforts to address the opioid and overdose epidemic that is impacting states across the nation. "I'm committed to keeping New Yorkers safe and fighting the opioid crisis and overdose epidemic that has taken far too many neighbors, friends and family members in New York and across the nation," Governor Ho more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the city and its partners have won approximately $40 million in competitive grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2024 Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Program. The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services' (DCAS) $17.3 million award will allow the city to replace 55 diesel trucks with electric vehicles (EV), as w more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of James Stratford as the executive director of the New York City Young Men's Initiative. Stratford brings to the role over two decades of experience within the nonprofit and youth development space. A native New Yorker, Stratford grew up participating in city-led programs such as the Summer Youth Employment Program and will use his own l more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 17 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * Safe and Effective Vaccines Are Available to Protect Against Influenza, COVID, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) * * * The New York State Department of Health wishes everyone a safe and healthy holiday season, with a reminder that vaccines are available to protect against flu (influenza), COVID, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), ahead of holiday gatherings a more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 17 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * New Structure Will Enhance Safety and Resiliency Along Vital Connector Linking Oneida and Madison Counties * * * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the completion of a $4.3 million project to replace the bridge carrying State Route 46 over Oneida Creek, linking the City of Oneida, Madison County, w more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 17 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * New Energy Curricula Engages Young People in Energy Technology and Innovation * * * BRENTWOOD, N.Y. - As part of the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) commitment to being a good neighbor, all seventh graders - 1,350 students - in the Brentwood School District are now learning about the basics of electricity and energy technology in a series of classes throughout December. The new ST more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: Ropes & Gray represented New Mountain Capital and its portfolio company Pearce Services, on Pearce's acquisition of Unified Power, a provider of preventative maintenance and repair services for power systems. The transaction was announced in a Dec. 17 press release. New Mountain Capital is a New York-based investment firm that emphasizes business building and growth, rather than excessive  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * Day-Long Event to Include Performance by Country Music Superstar Jon Pardi, NHL on TNT Studio Coverage Live On Site, & Other Interactive Fan Activities * * * TNT Sports today announced details for Barnburner, a hockey-focused fan experience for ticket holders that will be hosted on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Gallagher Way, located outside Wrigley Field, in celebr more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Gauge, a part of Nielsen Co., issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: During November, audiences in Mexico increased their streaming usage by 1.2 points compared to the previous month, accounting for 21.6% of TV viewing. Disclaimer: YUMI TV, Streaming Ratings Transition Database - 900 Broadband and Non-Broadband HH from 28 main cities. Screen: TV. Target: People 4+. Universe People 4+: 58,404,410. Period: November 2024. Fringe: Total Day - 2:00 to 26:00 hr more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Gauge, a part of Nielsen Co., issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: In November, viewers in Poland spent an average of 4 hours and 4 minutes in front of their TV screens, which is 20 minutes more per day than in October. Month-over-month, traditional TV viewing increased by 9%, and streaming increased by 14%. On TV channels, the largest audiences gathered to watch Poland's football matches in the UEFA Nations League, along with Polish series, news progra more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Use of Renewable Diesel Will Reduce Harmful Emissions From State's Existing Combustion Engine Fleet as Conversion to Electric Vehicles Advances Renewable Diesel Available on State Contract in 26 Counties Through August 2026 * * * NYS Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced the availability of renewable diesel to OGS contract  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Apollo in the $20 million Series A financing round of Vega Investment Technologies Limited. Vega is a UK incorporated alternative investment technology company, founded by a team of former executives from leading hedge funds, private equity firms and fintech scale-ups. Apollo and Motive led the investment in Vega to scale its alternative asset manager client service technology platform-Vega AltOS- more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Mach9, an industry leader in AI-powered map making software, in the closing of its recent $12 million Series Seed funding round. Quiet Capital led the funding round with additional participation from existing investors including Overmatch Ventures, Kyle Vogt (founder of Cruise), Amar Hanspal (former CEO of Autodesk), Scott Belsky (CPO of Adobe) and Gokul Rajaram (former executive at DoorDash). Not more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Prostate cancer hijacks the normal prostate's growth regulation program to release the brakes and grow freely, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. The discovery, published Dec. 13 in Nature Communications, paves the way for new diagnostic tests to guide treatment and could also help drug developers identify novel ways to stop the disease. A protein called the androgen receptor normally functions to guide th more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that it advised ORIX Capital Partners (ORIX) on the sale Tri-State Utilities (Tri-State) and Pipe Vision from National Underground Group, Inc., an ORIX portfolio company, to Vortex Companies, LLC (Vortex). ORIX is a private equity firm focused on making direct equity investments in established middle-market companies throughout N more PR

HAMILTON, New York, Dec. 17 -- Colgate University issued the following news: On December 16, 2024, Colgate University repatriated the remains of 21 Oneida ancestors from the collections of the Longyear Museum of Anthropology to the Oneida Indian Nation at the Nation's Mary C. Winder Community Center. The repatriation continues the longtime partnership between the Oneida Indian Nation and Colgate University and reaffirms the university's commitment to the return of all Oneida Indian Nation ances more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Daniel Kronauer has tracked army ants as they swarmed through the high-altitude cloud forests of Venezuela and photographed their bivouac nests--composed entirely of living colony members--in lowland Costa Rica. He's collected the nectar-filled honeypot variety in the American southwest, gathered African driver ant queens--the world's largest ants--on Mount Kenya, and plucked citronella ants from Rockefeller's Field more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Sarah Dean, assistant professor of computer science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, has received an AI2050 Early Career Fellowship from Schmidt Sciences. Dean will receive the funding over two years to support her efforts to develop tools that prevent unanticipated negative consequences of large-scale AI systems, like chatbots and personal recommendation systems. "I'm thrille more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: The eight-episode third season of HBO's Emmy(R)-winning original series THE WHITE LOTUS, from Mike White, debuts SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Season 3 logline: The social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week. Season 3 ca more PR

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Dec. 18 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * TBD TV Will Be Available on FOX Affiliates in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Phoenix Beginning January 15 Representing 22 Million TV Households * * * HUNT VALLEY, Md. - Sinclair today announced a network distribution agreement with FOX Television Stations to add Sinclair's free over-the-air national broadcast TV network  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release: ATLANTA As the country remains captivated by the brazen killing of a top U.S. healthcare executive on a New York City street, Court TV and Scripps News will present a live, co-produced special titled, "Assassination of a CEO." This will be the first co-production between the two networks, which are both owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP). Scripps' Baltimor more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Ian W. Sterling, an experienced structured finance attorney who advises clients on complex transactions and banking regulatory matters, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as special counsel in New York. With over two decades in the structured finance industry, Sterling manages all legal aspects of highly-structured transactions, including securitization, warehouse finance, whole loan trading, commercial/com more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 17 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: By Erin Frick University at Albany's Melonie Walcott, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior at the College of Integrated Health Sciences, has received $1.4 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lead a four-year study to address disparities in HIV prevention medication uptake among Black cisgender women in New York State. Walcott's team will deve more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University spaces dedicated to esports includes the Esports Room at the Barnes Center and the soon-to-be-completed Gaming and Esports Center at the Schine Student Center. (Photo by Amelia Beamish) Syracuse University and global esports and gaming organization Gen.G are collaborating on a multi-year partnership designed to enhance student engagement opportunities and support the University's first-of-its-kind more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: TBS sets the premiere date for "The Joe Schmo Show," the reality hoax comedy for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:00PM ET/PT. Hosted by five-time Emmy Award nominee, Cat Deeley, the show-within-a show takes aim at the absurdity of reality TV by making Ben, an electrician from Baltimore, believe he is competing for a chance to win $100,000 on a popular game show when  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * College Football Playoff Kickoff presented by AT&T - Live from Happy Valley - to Kick Off Pregame Coverage at 11 a.m. with Champ Bailey, Takeo Spikes, Victor Cruz & Adam Lefkoe B/R CFP Pregame Show Presented by AT&T to Be Live from Beaver Stadium Starting at 10 a.m. Featuring Mike Golic, Sr., Mike Golic, Jr. & Guests * * * TNT Sports will exclusively pres more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * The facility will enhance educational opportunities and set new sustainability standards. * * * Turner Construction Company has been selected to build Greenwich Central Middle School in Greenwich, Connecticut. The project, with an expected budget of $112 million, involves demolition of the existing building, constructed in 1958, and the construction of a state-of-the-art 135,000-square-foot facility designed to mee more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 17 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan The University at Albany hosted more than 100 competitive gamers from 16 area high schools on Sunday for the Empire State Scholastic Esports Icebreaker Invitational. The tournament featured student teams competing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League tournaments from inside UAlbany's new 4,000-square-foot esports arena. Opened this semester, the arena is home to the UAlbany Esports team more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 17 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * The distinction, being named the nation's 9th ITI scholarship center, spotlights school's dedication to cutting-edge research and practice, said Dean Marcelo Araujo * * * The Buhite-DiMino Center for Implant Dentistry and Advanced Dental Education at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has been named an international scholarship center by the Interna more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Individuals who have a mental illness are more likely to be rearrested after being released from prison than those without a mental illness, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo School of Social Work researcher. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that one in seven people in federal or state prison show signs of serious psychological distress.  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Alex K. Jones The introduction of Google's new quantum computing chip, Willow, has sparked excitement both for its performance milestones and the ways it might help advance the commercial viability of quantum computing. Alex K. Jones, chair of the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Syracuse University, shared his insights on the announcement and its implications for the future of the field. Q more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, issued the following Q&A on Dec. 17, 2024, with transportation planning manager Ankita Rathi: * * * Leveraging Safe Systems and SS4A to create people-centered streets. * * * Creating safer, more people-centric streets is a growing priority across New York State. At the heart of these efforts is the Safe System Approach, a  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Verizon's reliable, secure private 5G network and Private Mobile Edge Compute (MEC) with NVIDIA AI combine to deliver powerful, real-time AI services at the edge, empowering customers through innovation * * * Verizon today announced a new solution developed with NVIDIA that enables a wide range of AI applications to run over Verizon's reliable 5G private  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised HSBC Bank plc in its capacity as Sole Arranger and Bookrunner through its private credit and debt capital market teams on the US$205 million offering of secured trust certificates due 2028 by Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC, one of the world's largest listed Shariah-compliant real estate investment trusts. "This innovative sukuk transaction demonstrates the growing appeal o more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised TPG Real Estate on the Euros470 million sale to funds managed by Blackstone of CT Real Estate (CTRE), a portfolio of ten logistics parks located in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. "White & Case has played a role in the CTRE success story since the initial investment in 2019 through growth and bolt-on acquisitions and up to the exit," said White & Case partner Petr P more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the finance parties, comprising export credit agencies and commercial lenders, on the US$1.6 billion project financing of the 583MW Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan, as part of 0rsted's 50 percent equity divestment to Cathay Life. White & Case partner Fergus Smith, who co-led the Firm's deal team, said: "As the first offshore wind project in Asia to be more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * For almost 100 years, Universal Pictures has brought films to life through song and dance. With Wicked (2024), Universal continues to set new heights and defy gravity for what can be done in modern movie musicals. * * * Movie musicals have long been a fundamental part of the Universal Pictures library. From golden age classics to jukebox favorites to contemporary originals, the genre more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Amid a rise in threats to international semiconductor supply chains, the Brooks Tech Policy Institute (BTPI) has received $3 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to establish the U.S. Semiconductor Research Hub, which will work to assess and improve the resilience of the global interconnected network of semiconductor infrastructure. Sarah Kreps, the founding director of BTPI in the Cornell Jeb E. Brook more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * Launch of 'DOW JONES YOMIURI SHIMBUN Pro' unites two successful news brands to create a premium Japanese newswire platform that serves professional users * * * Tokyo - [December 17, 2024] The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings and Dow Jones today announced a multi-year partnership to launch a co-branded Japanese business news service 'DOW JONES YOMIURI SHIMBUN Pro'. Set to launch in e more PR