ALFRED, New York, May 23 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * AUNY 2025 Commencement set for June 11 Alfred University's AUNY program will hold its commencement ceremonies at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center in Queens, NY. The ceremony honors 249 graduates from AUNY's Class of 2025. Graduates from the AUNY program have earned master's degrees in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling or completed Advanced Certificat more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton junior uses policy and research to drive social justice Philosophy, politics and law major Abigail Connors is committed to public policy By Emma Young Binghamton junior Abigail Connors' educational journey demonstrates a strong interest in influencing laws that benefit marginalized communities and a profound dedication to social justice. The ability to pursue a variety of topics while remainin more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * The MEI Lab: Meet the scientist revolutionizing gene therapy while empowering the next generation of pharmacists Kuo-Ching (KC) Mei says it's inspiring to see the ambitious students he works alongside in his lab By Katelyn Pothakul While he was mentored by experts pushing the frontier of medical science, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kuo-Ching (KC) Mei is now inspired by the ambitious stu more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, May 23 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor Yuvraj Joshi's Research Earns Recognition From Law & Society Association Dean's Research Scholar Professor Yuvraj Joshi has earned the 2025 Law & Society Association (LSA) Article Prize Honorable Mention for his article Racial Time, which examines how inequality shapes people's experiences and perceptions of time. The LSA Article Prize, announced today, recognizes exceptional scholarship in socioleg more PR

NEW YORK, May 23 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Columbia Journalism School Celebrates 2025 Journalism Day The awards highlight excellence in journalism throughout the Class of 2025. Today, Columbia Journalism School marked its annual Journalism Day, celebrating student achievements and honoring exceptional journalism ahead of Graduation on May 21. The event featured keynote speaker Katie Drummond, Global Editor at WIRED, for the 2025 Pr more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell AAP alumni, faculty, and students answer 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale's call Under the title Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective., the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia opened on May 10 with a showcase of work that embraces inclusive and collaborative knowledge-sharing and design to more effectively respond to the threats of accelerating climate change. More more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell researchers win Four Bezos Earth Fund Awards Four Cornell faculty members have been awarded grants from the Bezos Earth Fund's inaugural AI Grand Challenge for Climate and Nature. Among 1,200 global applicants, only 24 were selected - three from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and one from Cornell Engineering. The awards, announced May 21, are the first phase of a multiphase funding o more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * CUNY SPH Foundation Hosts Inaugural Public Health Futures Gala New York, NY | May 22, 2025 - The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Foundation hosted its inaugural Public Health Futures Gala on May 15, 2025, bringing together 250 cross-sector leaders and raising more than $650,000 to prepare the next generation of public health  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces More Than $78 Million in Grant Funding Now Available for Water Quality Protection Projects Across the State Applications Due July 31 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the availability of funds for water quality improvement and protection projects. The funding is part of th more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Seeks Public Comment on Eligibility Guidelines for Restoring and Expanding Forests Projects Will Help Support New York's 25 Million Trees Initiative New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today released for public review and comment draft eligibility guidelines to use Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Job more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 21 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Engaged Humanities Network Community Showcase Spotlights Collaborative Work The positive impact of community-engaged research was on full display at the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) on May 2. CFAC's galleries showcased a wide array of projects, including work by the Data Warriors, whose scholars, which include local students from Nottingham High School, use math to explore societal and health issues in Syra more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 22 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Expert Available to Discuss DOD Acceptance of Qatari Jet If you're a reporter covering the U.S. Department of Defense's acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar, Alex Wagner, adjunct professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is available for interviews. Please see his comments below. To schedule an interview, contact Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmar more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Flowers unfold with surprising precision, despite unruly genes Flowers grow stems, leaves and petals in a perfect pattern again and again. A new Cornell study shows that even in this precise, patterned formation in plants, gene activity inside individual cells is far more chaotic than it appears from the outside. This finding has important implications for plant engineering, where scientists design artificial ge more PR

BRONX, New York, May 23 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law Celebrates the Class of 2025 at 118th Diploma Ceremony By Anna Currell Fordham Law School's graduation speakers encouraged the class of 2025 to pursue their legal careers with integrity, discernment, and compassion. "As lawyers, what will you profess?" asked Dean Joseph Landau. "And as people and attorneys, what will you become? ... Will you commit to lifelong inquiry, in service of your more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Highly-skilled emigres offer surprising 'brain gains' for their home countries Highly-educated citizens of low-income countries tend to decamp to higher-income countries in a quest for better pay. It's called "human capital flight" or, maybe catchier, brain drain. But according to a review paper published May 22 in Science, there may also be indirect "brain gain" effects. The research was co-authored by Johannes more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * How much do we trust chatbots? New tool from Binghamton University makes it easier to gauge Watson College PhD student develops VizTrust, which offers real-time look at AI interactions By Chris Kocher As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are integrated into our everyday lives, our interactions with AI chatbots online become more frequent. Are we welcoming them, or are we trying to push them away? more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural public programing series in New York City draws standing room-only crowds Since announcing plans last fall to enhance its presence in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, Vanderbilt has made building community and connection there one of its foremost priorities. "With Vanderbilt-New York City, we are creating a dynamic space for scholarship, dialogue and connection--bringing the university's bold int more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Josh Riley voted to raise taxes, kill jobs, cut benefits, & make New York less safe. Out of touch Democrat Josh Riley just did the unthinkable: He voted to RAISE taxes, KILL jobs, CUT benefits that hardworking New Yorkers rely on, and make New York LESS safe. Josh Riley's radical vote is hard to believe, but it's the truth. Riley voted to: * Raise taxes by 22% - the highest tax hike in  more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Full New York Knicks Postseason has Potential to Generate $832 Million in Economic Activity From Home Games May 22, 2025 New York Knicks Postseason Run Has Generated an Estimated $195 Million in Economic Activity From Home Playoff Games So Far Each Home Playoff Game Going Forward Will Generate $91 Million in Economic Activity Full Postseason Run Could Generate a Cumulative $832 M more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Partnership With Restaurants and Cultural Institutions to Offer Discounts to Active Military and Veterans as "Veterans and Service Members' Week" Continues May 22, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced new partnerships with restaurants and cultural institutions across the five boroughs to offer free admission, discounts, and other benefits for active U.S. milita more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul Announce Office-to-Housing Transformation at 5 Times Square to Create up to 1,250 Homes, Including 313 Affordable Units May 22, 2025 Redevelopment Will Reimagine Nearly 1 Million Square Feet of Underutilized Office Space as Mixed-Income Housing in Midtown Manhattan Project Will Utilize Mayor Adams' Office Conversion Accelerator, Take Advantage of New Tools Adams Administr more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, NYCEDC Announce Consortium to Design and Operate Cutting-Edge Climate Innovation HUB at Brooklyn Army Terminal May 22, 2025 Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator and Cambridge Innovation Center Will Anchor Approximately 200,000 Square-Foot Climate Innovation Hub in Sunset Park, Deepen Partnership Between America's Two Largest Cities in Building Innovative Technologies "BATWorks" New Hub Will S more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * DiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York A new online resource (https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introduction) released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details the vast array of services that federal funding supports amid the continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for M more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 23 (TNSrpt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the "Raise the Age" (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so far, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. Di more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 23 (TNSrpt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams With Paid Ridership and Fare Collections Down, Taxes and Fees on Businesses and Consumers Are Paying a Growing Share of MTA's Operating Budget * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources, but the decline in paid ridership since the pa more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * New York City to Host "Homecoming of Heroes," First Major-City Ticker Tape Parade Honoring Post-9/11 Combat Veterans and Their Families May 22, 2025 Historic Celebration to Mark Military Service, National Milestones, and Shared Resilience of New Generation of Americans NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) Commissioner James Hendon today anno more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 23 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * New York Power Authority Installs New Chiller at Batavia's David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena Energy Efficiency Project to Ensure Facility's Continued Operation for Upcoming Season LEWISTON, N.Y.--The New York Power Authority today announced that it has started work to install a new chiller at the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena in Batavia that will ensure the more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following news release: * * * NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES WORKS FROM INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS FEATURED AT THE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA IN ALBANY Temporary Gallery of Artwork from Creedmoor Psychiatric Center's 'Living Museum' in Queens Now on Display at the South Concourse Through May * The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced that the Empire State Plaza will host a public exhibition more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 (TNSrep) -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * NYC Policy Directs $72 Million to Community Media Over Five Years, New Report Finds New York, NY, May 15, 2025 - A new report (https://abi.journalism.cuny.edu/five-year-impact/) by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism spotlights the transformative impact of New York City's groundbreaking legislation supporting community media outlets, and the role of the schoo more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, May 23 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Saunders College of Business at RIT will recognize alumnus James G. Gould with 2025 Vanden Brul Award President and co-founder of Alesco Advisors, LLC is recipient of 41st entrepreneurial honor James G. Gould, president and co-founder of Alesco Advisors LLC and an RIT alumnus, has been named as the 2025 recipient of the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award, presented by Saunders  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps News receives two New York Press Club Journalism Awards # May 22, 2025 By Molly Miossi WASHINGTON, D.C. - Scripps News, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has received two New York Press Club Journalism Awards. The annual awards honor excellence in various categories by writers, reporters, editors, producers and photographers. The com more PR

NEW YORK, May 23 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: * * * SENATORS JOHN FETTERMAN AND DAVID McCORMICK TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SENATE PROJECT SERIES AT THE EDWARD M. KENNEDY INSTITUTE FOR THE UNITED STATES SENATE FOX News Media's Shannon Bream Will Moderate the Discussion, Co-Hosted by the Kennedy Institute and the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation BOSTON -- The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation announce more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Sleep with The Standard, Earn with World of Hyatt: Members Can Now Earn and Redeem at Participating The Standard and The StandardX Hotels Sleep with The Standard, Earn with World of Hyatt: Members Can Now Earn and Redeem at Participating The Standard and The StandardX Hotels From New York City rooftops to exclusive Ibiza pool parties, participating The Stan more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Smolka named associate vice provost in Research & Innovation Marcus Smolka, professor of molecular biology and genetics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), has been named an associate vice provost in Research & Innovation. His two-year appointment began May 1. Smolka succeeds Hector Aguilar-Carreno, professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the College of Veterinary Medicine more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 22 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Snapshots From Route 66: One Student's Journey to Newhouse LA Malcolm Taylor prepares to embark on a 2,000 mile trip on Route 66 to get to the Newhouse LA program. "If you ever plan to travel west, travel my way, take the highway that's the best." It's been nearly 80 years since Nat King Cole uttered the now famous lyrics, "Get your kicks on Route 66," but still to this day long distance drivers are enjoying  more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on ABC 7's "Eyewitness News at 5:00" May 21, 2025 Sade Baderinwa: A big day of political news with reports that former Governor Andrew Cuomo is under investigation by President Trump's Department of Justice. Cuomo, of course, running for mayor of New York City. And joining us now to discuss this, the current mayor of New York, Eric Adams. Mr. Mayor, thank you for joining  more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts Interfaith Leaders to Denounce Antisemitic Murders of two Israeli Embassy Workers May 22, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulgFwi-5HJI Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good afternoon, my name is Fabien Levy and I'm the deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. I'm also the highest-ranking appointed Jewish official at City Hall,  more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort's Highly Anticipated New Theme Park, Is Now Officially Open Let the Epic adventures begin! Today, Universal Orlando Resort celebrates the grand opening of its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe - marking the official debut of one of the most innovative and immersive theme parks ever created and the first major theme park to  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 23 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate's Bradley Marmon named as one of the top young emergency management professionals in the nation Bradley Marmon, MPH, senior emergency management program specialist at Upstate Medical University, has been recognized as one of the top emergency management professionals in the nation under age 40. Marmon was recognized as a 40 under 40 award honoree by the In more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 23 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate's fruit and veggie drive-thru delivers health to patients in need Once a month, Upstate Medical University hands out boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables to patients who need restricted diets, whether due to diabetes, cardiology issues, or other health concerns. Upstate partners with the Food Bank of CNY which provides the boxes once a month for distributi more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon reports preliminary results of shareholder vote at 2025 annual meeting BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has announced preliminary results of the shareholder vote at its annual meeting, which was held today in a virtual-only format. Verizon's shareholders elected each of Verizon's 10 directors to a more PR