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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for 2025-01-15 ( 66 items )  
A&S Professor Helping Shape Global Environmental Policies (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: For millions around the world, degradation of their land due to factors like climate change, deforestation, overgrazing and unsustainable farming practices have caused harm to both human health and the environment. Desertification, which is when fertile land turns into desert because of natural and human factors, can lead to food and water scarcity, loss of biodiversity and forced migration. In December 2024, the Unit more PR

Advanced Energy United: New York Gov. Hochul's Bright Idea - $1 Billion for Climate Investment (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Advanced Energy United commends Gov. Kathy Hochul for her continued leadership in advancing New York's clean energy future, outlined in her 2025 State of the State address * * * ALBANY, NY - Today's New York State of the State address highlighted key clean energy initiatives, including the largest climate investment in New York state history. The governor's plan spans several different se more PR

Alston & Bird Bolsters M&A and Private Equity Practice With Two Partners in New York (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird has strengthened its leading Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity teams with the addition of two partners in the firm's New York office. David Grimes focuses his practice on cross-border and domestic M&A, principally for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, securities, and commercial and restructuring transactions. Patrick Rowe concentrates his practice on private e more PR

Atlantic Hires Caity Weaver as Staff Writer; Jonathan Lemire and Alex Reisner to Join as Contributing Writers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Today The Atlantic is announcing the hire of Caity Weaver as a staff writer, who joins from The New York Times Magazine, and two new contributing writers: Jonathan Lemire, a co-host of the fourth hour of MSNBC's Morning Joe, and Alex Reisner, who has published with The Atlantic multiple scoops about which books and movies the world's most powerful tech companies have  more PR

Attorney General James Releases Statement on 2025 State of the State Address (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in response to Governor Kathy Hochul's 2025 State of the State:  "I am pleased with key legislative proposals outlined in Governor Hochul's State of the State that will help New York families throughout our state. Expanding free school lunches, protecting children's mental health, and securing affordable housing  more PR

Attorney General James Releases Statement on MSG Networks and Optimum Negotiations (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement on the contract negotiations between MSG Networks and Altice, which owns Optimum:  "As two major corporations engage in contract talks, the people who are impacted the most are everyday New Yorkers who simply want to watch sports and enjoy television programming. Altice, which owns Optimum, and MSG Networks, whic more PR

Attorney General James Secures $725,000 from Equifax for Harming Consumers Through Inaccurate Credit Scores (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Equifax Information Services, LLC (Equifax) for inaccurately reporting tens of thousands of New Yorkers' credit scores to lenders, inflating costs for loans and other products between March and April 2022. Due to a coding error, Equifax falsely lowered consumers' credit scores, leading lenders and insurers to price some more PR

Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Lynn Walsh (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Lynn Walsh, who died on March 17, 2023 following a series of motor vehicle collisions, including one involving an off-duty member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Massapequa Park, Nassau County on March 10, 2023. After a thorough investigation, which include more PR

Call for Applications: Lender Center for Social Justice Faculty Fellowship (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: All Syracuse University faculty with an interest in social justice are encouraged to apply for the Lender Center for Social Justice 2025-27 Faculty Fellowship. This is the seventh year the Lender Center has awarded the two-year fellowship for research focused on a contemporary social issue. Faculty fellows work with a team of student research fellows. They receive $5,000 each year and $7,500 each of two summers for  more PR

Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Governor Hochul's State of the State Address (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 (TNSsta) -- The State University of New York issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2025: "Governor Kathy Hochul continues to show her deep commitment to public higher education, delivering a clear vision for SUNY to provide an excellent, affordable college education and serve as an engine of upward mobility for all New Yorkers. "Higher education can be the pathway to economic opportunity, and Governor Hochul has proposed a bold initiative to provide a free commu more PR

Coca Cola Company Announces Timing of 4Q and Full Year 2024 Earnings Release (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Company Also Announces Presentation at Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference * * * The Coca Cola Company today announced it will release fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results Feb. 11 before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The release will be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The company also announced that Chairman an more PR

Collaborative Efforts Safeguard University Systems and Services (10)
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: At Cornell, students and employees alike develop the skills and tools they need to identify and resolve the issues they face in their world. These problem-solving journeys are seldom traveled alone and in his January 2025 HR Staff Story, Associate Chief Information Security Officer Tim Bradish stresses the importance of internal and cross-functional teams. Tim Bradish, Associate Chief Information Security Officer  Bal more PR

Con Edison Statement on New York Cap and Invest Program (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following agency statement on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Con Edison supports efforts to develop an effective economy-wide New York Cap and Invest (NYCI) program to help meet the State's clean energy goals while prioritizing energy affordability. A thoughtful NYCI program can achieve both. We look forward to working with stakeholders who share our commitment to a NYCI program that disincentivize more PR

Could Elon Musk Buying TikTok Reshape U.S.-China Relations? (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Is China really considering Elon Musk to acquire TikTok? If so, one Syracuse University professor shared what he thought this could mean for U.S.-China relations. Dimitar Gueorguiev is an associate professor of political science at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and director of Chinese studies at Syracuse University, where he teaches courses on Chinese politics, comparative auto more PR

Debevoise Advises Lincoln International as Financial Advisor to NeueHealth in Its Approximately $1.3 Billion Take-Private Sale to NEA (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Lincoln International as financial advisor to NeueHealth in its sale to an affiliate of New Enterprise Associates ("NEA") at an enterprise value of approximately $1.3 billion. For more information, please see the company's press release. NeueHealth is a healthcare company. NEA is a global venture capital firm. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partner Andrew Bab and include more PR

Debevoise Advises MFG in Its pound sterling310 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering and Concurrent Upsize of Its Revolving Credit Facility (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Motor Fuel Group ("MFG") in the offering of pound sterling310 million of additional 8.625% senior secured notes due 2029 and the concurrent upsize of its revolving credit facility from pound sterling660.5 million to pound sterling741.125 million. MFG is the leading mobility retailer in the United Kingdom by number of sites and fuel volumes. The Debevoise team advising MFG w more PR

Faculty, Students, City and Community Advocates Form Unique Accessibility Collaboration (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: In disability advocacy circles, the City of Syracuse has gained a national reputation as one of the most progressive cities in the U.S. for incorporating the ideas and feedback of users with disabilities when creating new handicapped-accessible spaces, according to two prominent disability advocates. James (Cole) Galloway, Baylor University professor of physical therapy and founder of mobility design studio Go Baby  more PR

FICC Sponsored Service Volumes Exceeded USD$2 Trillion at the End of 2024, Marking a New Peak and an 83% Year-Over-Year Increase (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release: * * * FICC's Indirect Clearing Relationships surpassed 7,200 in 2024, representing 20% growth in one year FICC is driving significant adoption in voluntary clearing in advance of expanded UST clearing rule implementation * * * New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney, January 14, 2025 - The Depository Trust & Clearing Cor more PR

Forbes: How Third Federal CEO Marc A. Stefanski Built a Values-Driven Banking Legacy (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: NEW YORK (January 14, 2025) -- People First: The Third Federal Way, by Marc A. Stefanski, is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes. This thoughtful new book is available today on Amazon. In People First, Marc Stefanski chronicles the remarkable story of Third Federal Savings & Loan, a thriving financial institution in Northeast Ohio, born out of the Great Depressi more PR

Forbes: Natalia Peart, Ph.D. Offers a New Life Instruction Manual for Uncertain Times (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: NEW YORK (January 14, 2025) -- The New Life Blueprint: A 21st Century Guide to Success, Health, Wealth, and Happiness in a Complex World by Dr. Natalia Peart with Christopher Burge is now available. Published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, this groundbreaking guide is available today on Amazon. The world has changed more in the last few years than in the previous fi more PR

Greenberg Traurig Represents The Riverside Company in Its Acquisition of The Vomela Companies (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 15 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Jan. 14, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented The Riverside Company (Riverside) in connection with its acquisition of The Vomela Companies (Vomela), including Vomela Specialty Company, C2 Imaging, LLC, and C2 Canada Imaging, ULC, a leading, full-service provider of specialized graphic solutions and associated creative design, engineering, prototyping, installation, and pr more PR

History department honors first women hired (10)
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: McGraw Hall, the third-oldest building at Cornell, will be getting a makeover starting this year. As the Department of History in the College of Arts & Sciences began its temporary move in December to make way for the renovations, they - naturally - began contemplating their own history in the building. Among the noted milestones was the hiring of the first female faculty member: Mary Beth Norton, the Mary Donlon Alger P more PR

Internal Revenue Service Announces Standard Mileage Rate for 2025 (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Internal Revenue Service has announced the optional standard mileage rate for 2025. Syracuse University employees may use this rate to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business purposes. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the standard mileage rate is set at 70 cents per mile for business miles driven (up 3 cents from the 2024 rate of 67 cents per mile). The rates apply to electric and hybrid- more PR

Journalist Maria Hinojosa to Deliver Transylvania's 2025 Kenan Lecture on Feb. 11 (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 15 -- Transylvania University issued the following news: Acclaimed journalist Maria Hinojosa will give Transylvania University's William R. Kenan Jr. Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The public is invited to the annual talk at 7 p.m. in Haggin Auditorium followed by a book signing. Reserve free tickets to the event, which will be livestreamed. Hinojosa is the anchor and executive producer of "Latino USA," a Peabody Award-winning show distributed by NPR and co-host of Fut more PR

K&L Gates Secures Victory for Ocean Harvesters in False Claims Act Whistleblower Lawsuit (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP successfully represented Ocean Harvesters, the owner and operator of more than 30 fishing vessels in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and related defendants in a qui tam whistleblower lawsuit brought by two relators alleging violations of the False Claims Act. The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed the lawsuit, which challen more PR

Kohlberg Sells Stake in GPRS to Roark Capital (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray advised Kohlberg & Company in the sale of the majority of its stake in GPRS Holdings to Roark Capital. The transaction was announced in a Jan. 13 press release. Kohlberg is a leading U.S. middle market private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, New York. The firm invests in companies characterized by strong brands, recurring revenue streams and leading market positions. As of Sept. 30, Kohlberg more PR

Libraries Announces Spring 2025 Graduate Research Roundtable Events (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University Libraries is hosting the following graduate research roundtable events for the Spring 2025 semester. All events are co-sponsored by the Libraries and the Graduate Student Organization and are open and free to attend for all Syracuse University students, faculty and staff. Registration is required. * " The Misappropriation and Misrepresentation of Research: Strategies for Facing a Growing and Pro more PR

Light Work Presents 'Mater Si, Magistra No' and the 2025 B.F.A. Art Photography Annual (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Light Work will present "Mater si, magistra no," a solo exhibition by Nabil Harb, through April 25 in the Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery, 316 Waverly Ave. in Syracuse. An opening reception will take place in on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the gallery. "Mater si, magistra no," (a macaronic phrase that translates as "Mother yes, teacher no") presents a series of black-and-white photographs that describe and depi more PR

Local Media Industry Bullish on Digital in 2025; 83% Forecast Digital Ad Revenue to Increase or Hold Steady (10)
SARASOTA, Florida, Jan. 15 (TNSres) -- The Local Media Consortium, a partnership of local newspapers, broadcast stations and digital media companies, issued the following news release: * * * Insight from annual LMC survey on successes, challenges, priorities and predictions * * * NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2025 - The Local Media Consortium today announced the findings from its Local Media Industry Insights Survey 2024, which asked local media industry professionals about the year-over-year state of  more PR

Mary Ann Liebert: Relationship Between SOCS1 Levels and Inhibition of GM-CSF Signaling (10)
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 15 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study showed that SOCS1 regulation of GM-CSF signaling is dose-dependent. The study, which involved generating a novel mouse strain expressing a Halo-tag-SOCS1 fusion protein under control of the endogenous Socs1 promoter, is published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research (JICR). Click here (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jir.2024.0140) to read the article more PR

Maxwell Sociologist's New Documentary Reveals Plight of Syracuse Tenants (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A standing room audience gathered in the community room at the Salt City Market in the City of Syracuse on a recent evening for the first public screening of a new documentary film written and directed by Maxwell School sociologist Gretchen Purser. The 53-minute film, "Raise the Roof: Building Tenant Power in Syracuse," depicts the formation and activism of the Syracuse Tenants Union (STU), a grassroots organization more PR

Money in Your Pockets: N.Y. Gov. Hochul Proposes Middle-Class Tax Cuts, Inflation Refunds, Child Tax Credits to Make New York More Affordable (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed a middle class tax cut for more than 8.3 New York taxpayers as part of her 2025 State of the State. By cutting rates across five of the State's nine tax brackets, Governor Hochul will bring tax rates down to their lowest level in nearly 70 years. The Governor is also proposing New York's first-ever Inflation Refund and a sweeping increase in the Ch more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Efforts to Safeguard Clean Water, Promote Climate Resiliency, Protect New York's Natural Resources (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $500 million funding commitment for clean water as part of her 2025 State of the State, bringing the state's investment to a record $6 billion. This commitment is part of a broader vision to protect drinking water and address environmental sustainability across the state. Governor Hochul's agenda also includes initiatives to increase climate res more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Initiatives to Strengthen, Promote New York's Agricultural Industry (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced several major proposals to provide a boost to New York's agricultural industry as part of the 2025 State of the State. The Governor unveiled plans of cross-cutting initiatives that will support farmers, strengthen the industry, and promote a more resilient future for New Yorkers. "New York's agricultural industry is the backbone of our economy, a more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces New Initiatives to Protect Subway Riders, Transit Workers By Increasing Police Patrols, Installing Additional Safety Features (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Hochul today announced comprehensive new steps to increase law enforcement presence, expand public resources and strengthen mental health policies to make the transit system safer for New Yorkers. These new measures include partnering with New York City officials to increase NYPD patrols on subway platforms and trains; installing new protective barriers on subway platforms to more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces New Proposals to Support Small Businesses, Boost Economic Growth (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled proposals to support small businesses, grow New York's economy, and invest in the workforce as part of her 2025 State of the State. Governor Hochul's economic development and workforce proposals include new access to capital for small businesses, free community college degrees for adults pursuing degrees in in-demand fields, enhancing the performan more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces New Steps to Ensure Crucial Rights are Protected, Communities Across New York are Included, Protected, Celebrated (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new initiatives to safeguard and strengthen reproductive rights and cultural representation as part of her 2025 State of the State. This includes continuing New York's leadership as a safe harbor for reproductive care and designating Harriet Tubman as one of New York's representatives in the United States Capitol's Statuary Hall. "New York is the more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Proposals to Combat Crime, Strengthen Criminal Justice System (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced proposals to drive down crime and bolster the criminal justice system to keep New Yorkers safe as part of her 2025 State of the State. Governor Hochul proposes streamlining the discovery process by amending reforms passed in 2019, adding additional resources to fight transnational criminal networks, and fighting sexual assault and domestic violenc more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Commits More Than $1 Billion to Tackle Climate Crisis - Single Largest Climate Investment in New York's History (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced plans to invest more than $1 billion to address the climate crisis and achieve a more sustainable and affordable future as part of her 2025 State of the State. This ambitious proposal would be the single largest climate investment in state history, generating thousands of jobs, slashing energy bills for households, and cutting harmful pollution. T more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Continues to Advance Transformative Transportation Vision in 2025 State of State Address (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled plans as part of her 2025 State of the State Address, to build on her legacy of advancing transformative transportation projects. The Governor's State of the State includes proposals that would ensure historic investments in New York City's public transit system, modernize rail service across the State with major investments planned for the Hudson  more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Launches New Programs to Make New York Best, Most Affordable Place to Start Family (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new initiatives to make New York the best, most affordable place to start a family as part of her 2025 State of the State. These initiatives include expanding infertility coverage for people wanting to start a family, providing significant financial support for parents during pregnancy and at birth, an expansion of the Special Supplemental Nutriti more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Proposes Increased Support, Resources for New Yorkers With Disabilities (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul announced today new initiatives focused on enhancing support for New Yorkers with disabilities as part of her 2025 State of the State. The Governor's proposals will increase support for New Yorkers with disabilities in the health care system, in the workplace and through expanded advanced research opportunities. "Every New Yorker deserves the chance to live with more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Proposes Initiatives That Make Government Work Better to Deliver Efficient, Consumer-Friendly Services That Save Taxpayer Dollars (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled an array of initiatives designed to get the government working faster and more efficiently for all New Yorkers as a part of her 2025 State of the State. In particular, the Governor proposes to advance a series of reforms designed to make sure that the New York State government delivers on the infrastructure projects that change and improve lives.  more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Proposes New Initiatives to Address Housing Crisis, Make Rent & Mortgages More Affordable (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed a bold plan to make owning and renting a home more affordable as part of her 2025 State of the State. The Governor proposed bolstering the Pro-Housing Community Program by investing $100 million to support critical housing infrastructure projects, creating the state's first revolving loan fund to spur mixed-income rental development outside of New  more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Proposes New Initiatives to Strengthen New York's Health Care System, Expand Access to Care (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced initiatives aimed at improving health care coverage and fortifying New York's health care system as part of her 2025 State of the State. These initiatives include expanding access to life-changing GLP-1 medications for individuals struggling with obesity, simplifying and improving dental coverage for consumers, and expanding coverage for air condi more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Proposes New Laws to Protect Consumers, Keep Money in New Yorkers' Pockets (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new proposals to protect New York consumers as part of her 2025 State of the State. These include proposals to protect consumers shopping online, crack down on exploitative practices and regulate emerging industries. "New Yorkers are tired of being nickel-and-dimed by hidden fees, overly burdensome policies, confusing fine print and unfair practi more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Proposes Strengthening Involuntary Commitment Laws, Kendra's Law to Provide Support, Resources for New Yorkers Experiencing Serious Mental Illness (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced major reforms to strengthen New York's involuntary commitment and assisted outpatient treatment laws as part of her 2025 State of the State. The Governor's proposals will expand treatment options for individuals experiencing serious mental illness and strengthen policies like Kendra's Law that aim to provide help to those who need it most. Governo more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Unveils Proposals to Support First Responders, Veterans, Victims of Crime (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled a series of proposals aimed at protecting first responders, expanding resources for training and recruitment and supporting veterans and victims of crime as part of her 2025 State of the State. The Governor proposed new initiatives to increase the number of first responders serving our communities and supporting them with training and mental health more PR

N.Y. PSC Asks for Input on N.Y. Green Bank Performance (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking comments from interested stakeholders on the performance of the NY Green Bank. The NY Green Bank is a state-run bank that finances clean energy projects in New York. The PSC is interested in hearing feedback on a variety of topics, including: * The impact of the NY Green Bank to date * How the NY Green Bank's performance should be measured in the future * Whether the NY Green Bank's investment criteria are s more PR

New book explores the act of defiance (10)
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: According to the Dictionary of Sanskrit Names, "Sunita" represents "she who has good conduct or behavior." Dr. Sunita Sah tried to live her life by that definition while growing up in an immigrant family in 1980s northern England. To her, that meant doing as she was told - especially by her parents and teachers., Click to open gallery view But as she got older, Sah - a physician-turned-organizational psychologist in  more PR

NYU: Study Finds Fundraising Appeals Via Social Media Are Most Effective When They Emphasize Humanitarian Goals (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * As charities use social media to raise relief funds, a study finds that appeals framed around the nonprofit organization's altruistic objectives work better than other fundraising tactics * * * Hardly anyone would be surprised to hear that social media has become a pivotal channel for charitable appeals from the nonprofit sector. Many Bluesky or Instagram accounts, not to mention email inboxes, receiv more PR

OPIS Launches CAMIRO, A New Turnkey Carbon Market Compliance Solution (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * CAMIRO Provides Professionals with Comprehensive Insights to Inform Carbon Compliance and Clean-Fuels Strategies * * * OPIS, a Dow Jones company, today announced the launch of CAMIRO (Carbon & Clean-Fuels Analytics, Market Intelligence & Regulatory Outlooks), a new solution enabling carbon-focused businesses, investors, traders and other key stakeholders to n more PR

Rockefeller University: New Mechanism for Maintaining Genome Stability Discovered (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Genetically speaking, it's a bacterium's worst-case scenario: during transcription, newly minted RNA sticks to its DNA template, forming a 3-stranded structure known as an R-loop. While these structures have some important roles to play in a cell, R-loops in the wrong place at the wrong time can be disastrous, leading to DNA breaks, mutations, and cell death. Now, new research in Nature Structural & Molecular Biolo more PR

Sony Music Acquires Supraphon in Czech Republic (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release: * * * Acquisition of Czech Republic's largest independent record label expands Sony Music's presence in Central Europe * * * Prague, Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025 -- Sony Music Entertainment (SME) announced today the acquisition of Supraphon, one of the Czech Republic's most dynamic and influential music labels. This acquisition represents a significant expansion of the company's presence in Central Europe. Founded in more PR

State Grand Jury Declines to Bring Criminal Charges in Connection with January 24, 2024 Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in South Brunswick, N.J. (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Shamar Leggette, 41, of Brooklyn, New York, who was fatally shot in South Brunswick by members of the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force on January 24, 2024.  Mr. Leggette's death was investigated by the Office of Public In more PR

Syracuse Stage Welcomes 2025 With 'Primary Trust' (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse Stage welcomes the new year with playwright Eboni Booth's "Primary Trust," the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about best friends, new beginnings and the undeniable power of everyday kindness. Directed by Syracuse Stage Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo ("Once," "What the Constitution Means to Me," "Native Gardens"), "Primary Trust" will run Wednesday, Jan. 22, to Sunday, Feb. 9, in the Archbold Theatre more PR

Turner and New York City FC Break Ground on $780 Million Etihad Park (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * The start of construction for New York City's first-ever professional soccer-specific stadium and the future home of New York City FC marks a transformative moment for the City and the sport. * * * Turner Construction Company and New York City FC have officially broken ground on Etihad Park, a $780 million, state-of-the-art stadium in Willets Point, Queens. Fully financed by New York City FC, Etihad Park is poised  more PR

UC Irvine, Columbia University Researchers Invent Soft, Bioelectronic Sensor Implant (10)
IRVINE, California, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Device conforms to body's tissues, allowing brain monitoring through development * * * Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and New York's Columbia University have embedded transistors in a soft, conformable material to create a biocompatible sensor implant that monitors neurological functions through successive phases of a patient's development. In a pa more PR

Unplug, Play: N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces New Initiatives to Promote Kids' Mental, Physical Health as Part of 2025 State of State (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 'Unplug and Play,' a new effort to promote kids' mental and physical health as a part of her 2025 State of the State. The Governor will continue to rebuild the state's social infrastructure for children by launching a holistic strategy to help support parents in steering their children away from the harms of social media and toward positive activi more PR

USDC Circulation Soars 78% Year-Over-Year: Circle Unveils 2025 State of the USDC Economy Report (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 (TNSres) -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release : NEW YORK CITY, January 14, 2025 -- Circle Internet Group, Inc., is proud to unveil the third annual State of the USDC Economy report: 'USDC as a Platform for Global Prosperity.' The 2025 report highlights the rapid adoption and expanding use cases of USDC, and reflects the growing regulatory clarity for stablecoins, where Circle's leadership is setting a benchma more PR

Waitress: The Musical Begins Streaming on Max on February 14 (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL will make its streaming debut FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 on Max in the U.S. Featuring the Broadway debut of acclaimed Tony(R)-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Sara Bareilles in the lead role, the musical is based on a motion picture of the same name also available on the platform starting February 1, written by the late Adrienne Shelly and st more PR

Warner Bros. Discovery: '90 Day Fiance' Returns With New Couples, Shocking Relationship Twists and the Show's First-Ever Throuple on Sunday, February 16 (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Seven Couples Including All-New Pairs, Familiar Faces and One Throuple are Ready to Navigate the Challenges of Love in a Brand-New Season of 90 DAY FIANCE * * * (Los Angeles, Calif.) - Today, TLC announced the highly anticipated return of 90 DAY FIANCE, the flagship series in the blockbuster 90 DAY FIANCE franchise. The top-rated series, which attracted 11 more PR

We Live in Time Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max February 7 (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: A24's WE LIVE IN TIME will make its streaming debut on Max on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7. The film will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The film stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life toge more PR

White & Case Advises Citi on Landmark Separation of Businesses in Mexico (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP's Mexico City office has advised Citi on the successful separation of its corporate banking business from its consumer, small and middle-market banking business in Mexico, and the creation of a new financial group, Grupo Financiero Citi Mexico, comprised of Banco Citi Mexico and a broker-dealer, Citi Mexico Casa de Bolsa. The closing of this project, which spanned nearly three ye more PR

White & Case Advises on Talen Energy Supply's U.S. $1.2 Billion Notes Consent Solicitation (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Talen Energy Supply, LLC on a consent solicitation with respect to the adoption of certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing its US$1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior secured notes due 2030. The amendments modified certain provisions in the indenture in order to substantially conform to the corresponding provisions set forth in Talen more PR

White & Case Advises PIK Creditors on Financing for Acquisition of Alliance Pharma (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the payment-in-kind (PIK) creditors on the debt and equity financing supporting the recommended offer to acquire Alliance Pharma plc by Aegros Bidco Limited, a company owned by DBAY Advisors and Edmond de Rothschild Equity Opportunities IV SLP. The acquisition values the entire issued share capital of Alliance Pharma at pound sterling350 million. The PIK creditors co more PR