WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: (New York and Dallas) - Akin advised private investment firm Mill Rock Capital and its portfolio company Venture Metals+ in the acquisitions of Thalheimer Brothers and Mega Metals. Both Thalheimer Brothers and Mega Metals specialize in the processing of non-ferrous metal within the utilities, aerospace, construction and general industrial markets. The Akin team was led by private equity partners Amy Wollensack an more PR

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Jan. 14 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Optimum Provides Solutions to Bring Customers Their Local News, Sports, and Entertainment Content - Call, Chat, or Visit Optimum.com/Nexstar Today * * * NEW YORK - Optimum calls on Nexstar, the owner of multiple broadcast stations across the country, to put its viewers first and stop driving up TV prices for consumers. While Nexstar continues to make  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * News Release on February 11, 2025; Live Audio Webcast on February 12, 2025 * * * ATLANTA, January 13, 2025 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases, will release fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, after the market closes. The news release will  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 14 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton, Buffalo faculty receive NSF grant to integrate artificial intelligence into process * * * By Chris Kocher For more than 10 years, Binghamton University Professor Paul R. Chiarot has worked on perfecting a low-cost manufacturing technique called electrospray deposition to make microscopically thin polymer films. The process could have a wide range of applications, from electronics ma more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it will donate $10 million in cash to support Los Angeles area wildfire disaster relief and recovery efforts. To assist local communities and families with rebuilding, Comcast NBCUniversal will provide $2.5 million in funding as an inaugural corporate partner to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles' ReBUILD LA initiative. In addition, contr more PR

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Beneficial gut microbes and the body work together to fine-tune fat metabolism and cholesterol levels, according to a new preclinical study by investigators from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell's Ithaca campus. The human body has co-evolved with the beneficial microbes that live in the gut (termed the microbiota), resulting in mutually favorable relationships that aid in the digestion more PR

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The newest episode of a podcast hosted by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, Startup Cornell, features Sakib Jamal '19, vice president at Crossbeam Venture Partners., Click to open gallery view Sakib Jamal '19, vice president at Crossbeam Venture Partners, was recently chosen for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, in part for his book, The Young VC's Handbook, a tactical guide for newcomers to venture capital. Jamal was recently more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, in partnership with the Center for Journalism & Democracy (CJD), is excited to announce it will host another iteration of the Du Bois Data Lab at Howard University this spring. The intensive data-training program immerses students in the essential skills needed for careers in investigative journalism. After launching in 2024, the more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) in the sale of its interests in Goodman North American Partnership LP (GNAP) for approximately $2.2 billion. The transaction included a phased spin-out of certain assets held by GNAP to affiliates of Goodman Group (ASX:GMG). As part of the transaction, Debevoise also advised CPP Investments in connection with the sale of  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN today announced an update to its 2024-25 NBA regular-season schedule. On Wednesday, January 15, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards will host the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Presented by State Farm. This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers game and will be subject to local blackout rest more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) has launched the IDJC Visiting Fellows program, giving experts in the fields of journalism, politics and public affairs an opportunity to deeply explore topics of interest with the support of an academic environment. The inaugural class of IDJC fellows for the Spring 2025 semester includes investigative reporter and producer Josh Fine and former U.S. Publ more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 14 -- ITT Inc., a manufacturer of engineered components that serve end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense, issued the following news release: * * * Reinforces Enidine's commitment to continued growth, innovation in defense industry's shipboard shock market * * * STAMFORD, Conn., January 13, 2025 - ITT Inc.'s (NYSE: ITT) Enidine brand will debut its ULTRA-HERM isolator, which provides maximized shock and vibration attenuation performanc more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 14 -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: Goodwin today announced that Dr. Theodoros Konstantakopoulos has joined the firm's Intellectual Property practice, as a partner in the New York office. "Having experienced counsel familiar with the nuances and complexities of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board is essential," said Elaine Blais, co-chair of Goodwin's Intellectual Property Litigation practice. "Theodoros's technical expertise more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 13 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Lumenci, Inc., a full-service intellectual property consulting firm, in connection with a strategic partnership with VSS Capital Partners, a private investment firm investing in the healthcare, education and business services industries, and Boston-based private equity firm Century Equity Partners. With expertise spanning patent monetization, litigation support and IP asset management, Lumenci offe more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2025: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that Chief of Staff Camille Joseph Varlack has been elevated to the role of deputy mayor for administration, and that Director of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) Tiffany Raspberry will serve as deputy mayor for intergovernmental affairs. Deputy Mayor Varlack will also continue to serve in her role as chief of staff, while adding oversight of several key  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Intro. 265-A Requires Agencies to Expedite Administrative Processes to Continue Providing City-Administered Health Insurance When City Employees Transfer Between Agencies Intro. 532-A Expands Program for Non-Public Schools to Receive Reimbursements for Costs Related to Employing Security Guards * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of legislation that improve the he more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * 219,000 Fewer Vehicles Entered the Central Business District in the First Work Week Overall Travel Times 30-40% Faster on Inbound River Crossings Bus Routes Crossing East and Hudson Rivers Saw Greatest Improvement in Speeds with Time Savings of Up to Four Minutes Per Trip * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today released data on traffic  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: CHICAGO - Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that it advised Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, on its acquisition of POSS Design Limited. POSS is a leading specialized manufacturer of meat processing machinery, headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Ca more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Outlines Progress Made in 2024 and Priorities for Agriculture in 2025 Highlights New Yorks Youth in Agriculture and State's Efforts to Strengthen Ag Education and Workforce Development Initiatives Through Special Presentation * * * New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on January 9, 2025 delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 19 more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed new investments in education and youth mental health at a fireside chat with hundreds of high school and community college students. The proposals build on the Governor's commitment to making the State a place where residents of all ages have access to the resources they need to thrive. They include expanded access to youth mental health services,  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Environmental Service workers (ESWs), such as janitors and cleaners in hospitals, are crucial to patient safety, infection prevention, and the overall quality of care in healthcare settings. These workers help maintain hospital cleanliness, handle hazardous waste, and contribute to infection control, significantly reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infect more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Longtime Board of Trustees member and dedicated University supporter Tarky J. Lombardi Jr. '51, L'54, H'87 passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2024. Referred to simply as "Tarky" by all those who knew him in the Orange community and around Central New York, Lombardi was 95 years old. Lombardi earned a bachelor's degree from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management in 1951 and a J.D. from the College of Law in 1954. more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: With the arrival of the new year, many people view this as the ideal time to figure out the changes they'd like to make in themselves as part of a new year, new you mentality. Instead of making huge, sweeping goals, Tracey Marchese, a professor of practice in the School of Social Work in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, says focus on a few small, implementable changes. Marchese, a licensed cl more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The "Life Together: Seeking the Common Good in a Diverse Democracy" initiative will expand in the Spring 2025 semester, building on the success of its October 2024 facilitated community conversation. The initiative focuses on developing essential skills for civil dialogue and engagement, such as active listening, critical reasoning, inclusive advocacy and advancing the common good. The inaugural event, "Life Togethe more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: New York (January 13, 2025) - Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Tara Pehush has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Product Liability and Mass Torts Group. Ms. Pehush's practice sits at the intersection of products liability, commercial disputes, and toxic tort litigation and arbitration. Ms. Pehush is a seasoned litigator with nearly two decades of experience handling matters for clients in  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, will release financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at approximately 7:00 AM EST. In addition, Tradeweb will host a conference call for investors. WHO: B more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 14 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following Q&A on Jan. 13, 2024, with Nicole Albanese, clinical associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Practices: * * * Popular prescription drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have transformed the way overweight and obese individuals shed pounds. So-called weight-loss drugs have achieved such a heightened status over the past  more PR

ARMONK, New York, Jan. 14 -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM integrates Walmart GoLocal into its order management system to serve retailers and customers with last-mile fulfillment * * * Walmart GoLocal, Walmart's white-label delivery service for retailers, and IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the integration of Walmart GoLocal into IBM Sterling Order Management, combining a leading order management platform with last-mile delivery. IBM retail clients that sign up with Walmart GoLo more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Calpine Corporation on its agreement to be acquired by Constellation Energy Corporation (NYSE: CEG) in a cash and stock transaction valued at an equity purchase price of approximately US$16.4 billion. The cash and stock transaction, which comprised 50 million shares of Constellation stock and US$4.5 billion in cash plus the assumption of approximately US$12.7 billion more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the book running lead managers on the Rupees 42,250 million (US$509.64 million) Rule 144A/Regulation S initial public offering (IPO) of Blackstone-owned International Gemological Institute (India) Limited (IGI India) on the National Stock Exchange of India. "White & Case advised on another first as IGI India became the first company in the gems and studded jewelry ce more PR