ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * America's Corn Belt acts as barrier for migrating songbirds The vast agricultural landscape of the U.S. Midwest known as the Corn Belt acts as a barrier for migrating landbirds, causing them to adjust their flight behaviors similar to when crossing natural barriers like the Gulf of Mexico, according to a study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In research published May 27 in the journal Conservation Biology,  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 27 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Psychology professor wins NSF CAREER award Major grant funds language learning research By Katie Liu Kids seem to pick up new languages faster than adults, which might feel especially grating after wrestling through another Duolingo lesson. But is there a different way to promote language learning in adults? This is one of the central questions of Sung-Joo Lim's work funded by a new National Science Foun more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 28 -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Launches Initial Public Offering NEW YORK, May 27, 2025 -- Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, today announced the launch of the initial public offering of 24,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock. Circle is offering 9,600,000 shares of Class A common stock and the selling stockholders are off more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * Citi Handlowy Announces Agreement to Sell Consumer Banking Business in Poland to Velobank S.A. HIGHLIGHTS * Citi Handlowy continues to invest in Poland and support institutional clients * Transaction marks last of the announced international consumer sales as part of Citi's strategic refresh NEW YORK - Bank more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell lacrosse wins national championship, first in 48 years Foxborough, Mass. - As the final minute began to tick away on a magical 2025 season, CJ Kirst '25 avoided a Maryland double team, ran straight down the middle of the field and scored on an empty net to salt away Cornell's first NCAA title in 48 years. All that was left was the faceoff and the field rush. The top-ranked Big Red toppled No. 2 seed Maryl more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Eight groups named Cornell Heroes for exceptional service On the first day of final exams in fall 2024, the smell of warm soup and chili filled the halls of Cornell's Law School - not from a nearby cafe, but from the hands and hard work of the Law School's building care team who took the time to serve up a comforting meal to help students fuel and recharge before exams. This simple act reflects the broader, often more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 28 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: * * * FOLIO: Inducts Endeavor Business Media CEO Chris Ferrell into Legends Hall of Fame Endeavor Business Media CEO, Chris Ferrell, inducted into FOLIO: Legends Hall of Fame Endeavor Business Media announces that its CEO and Co-Founder, Chris Ferrell, has been inducted into the FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards Legends Hall of Fame; a celebration of a career visionary responsible for shaping the magazine an more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 28 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Unveils The 2025 Midas List Of The World's Best Venture Capital Investors In 2025 New York, NY - May 27, 2025 - Forbes today unveiled the 2025 Midas List, the definitive ranking of the top 100 venture capital investors in the world. This year's Midas List reflects a cautious market environment, with a small number of major deals and high-performing startups driving major jumps in the ranking. "Thi more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original HARRY POTTER Television Series Sets Cast For Roles Of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, And Ron Weasley * The HBO Original HARRY POTTER television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. * Francesca Gardiner (showrunner, execut more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, May 21 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. posted the following news release: * * * Marking A New Age in Characterization of Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: The NINDS TBI Classification and Nomenclature initiative New Rochelle, NY - In collaboration with the Journal of Neurotrauma and The Lancet, these papers introduce a transformative shift in the way traumatic brain injury (TBI) is classified and understood. Traditionally, TBI severity has been determined using the Glasgow Coma S more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 28 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Maryellen Sheridan of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital named president of American Pediatric Surgical Nursing Association Maryellen Sheridan, RN, MSN, a pediatric clinical nurse specialist at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, has become president of the 1,000-member American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Inc. (APSNA) Founded in 1992, the APSNA aim more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Kicks Off "We Outside Summer" by Announcing new Effort to Transform Vacant, Abandoned Lots Into Greenspace Across New York City May 27, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f51oq4VFRXo Adams Administration Has Committed $80 Million to Acquire New Parkland Since Taking Office Targeted Acquisitions in Neighborhoods Without Parks Access Will Bring New Greenspaces to Communit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke out today on WBLS 107.5 FM's "Caribbean Fever," addressing a recent federal investigation and drawing parallels to historical figures like Malcolm X, Dr. King, and Medgar Evers who faced targeting. Mayor Eric Adams recalled facing 35 years in prison for a seemingly minor inquiry, with the Justice Department ultimately intervening. He referenced the dropped charges against former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin as another example of Bl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Sanctions on Syria Lifted WASHINGTON (May 27, 2025)- On Friday, the Trump administration lifted several sanctions on Syria. The New York Times reported that the Treasury Department lifted regulations banning U.S. citizens and companies from making most financial transactions with Syrian citizens and entities and the State Department announced it was suspending for six months other tough sancti more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has announced the second notice of availability for intervenor funding in the proceeding. This case concerns the "Propel NY Energy Project," a proposed 89.7-mile underground transmission line by New York Transco LLC, Hudson, New York and the New York Power Authority, White Plains, New York. The project, if approved, would traverse Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Bronx, and Westchester counties, including significant underwater cr more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has granted authorization to 120 East 144 LLC, Bronx, New York, to submeter electricity at its new 452-unit rental building located at 120 East 144th Street in the Bronx. The order, issued and effective May 21, 2025, allows the property owner to directly bill residents for their electricity usage, while Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. will continue to master-meter the entire building. The new residential deve more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has authorized CP VI Crown Heights LLC, Brooklyn, New York, to submeter electricity at its new 569-unit rental building located at 54 Crown Street in Brooklyn. The decision, issued and effective May 21, 2025, allows the property owner to directly bill residents for their electricity consumption, with Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. continuing to master-meter the entire building. The new development features a more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has authorized Bedford Beverly 2359 LLC, Brooklyn, New York, to submeter electricity at its new 95-unit rental building located at 158 Lott Street in Brooklyn. The order, issued and effective May 21, 2025, allows the property owner to directly bill residents for their electricity consumption, with Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. continuing to master-meter the entire building. The new development includes 66 f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has scheduled an evidentiary hearing to scrutinize a Joint Proposal related to proposed rate adjustments for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. operating as National Grid, Syracuse, New York, for both electric and gas services. The hearing, set to commence at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, will take place before Administrative Law Judges Anthony Belsito and Michael Clarke in the 19th Floor Boardroom of the Public Service Commissio more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission, in a session held on May 15, 2025, has issued an order authorizing 310 East 86th Street Condominium to submeter electricity at its new 63-unit building in New York City. The building is located within the service territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. The authorization, effective May 21, 2025, follows a Notice of Intent filed by the condominium owner on August 21, 2024. The new condominium features Ener more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has authorized 90Ninety LLC, Queens, New York, to submeter electricity at its new 614-unit residential rental building currently under construction at 166-20 90th Avenue in Queens. The decision, issued and effective May 21, 2025, allows the developer to bill tenants directly for their electricity consumption, with Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc. remaining the master-metered utility for the entire building. The new devel more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New SEMI M.Eng. pathway trains systems engineers for careers in tech As the worldwide need for efficient, resilient manufacturing systems grows rapidly, so does the demand for skilled engineers to develop these systems. The Cornell Systems Engineering M.Eng. program has developed the Semiconductor, Manufacturing, and Industrial (SEMI) Engineering pathway to meet this need. Students enrolled in the pathway will b more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New technique turns 'noisy' lasers into quantum light Scientists have discovered a way to convert fluctuating lasers into remarkably stable beams that defy classical physics, opening new doors for photonic technologies that rely on both high power and high precision. Lasers are essential tools in science, industry and medicine, but increasing their power often results in "noise" - unpredictable fluctuations in i more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * New York Life partners with Pasito to bring AI-powered clarity to benefits decisions. Many employees still struggle with determining which benefits are right for them. NEW YORK - New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (NYL GBS) today announced a new partnership with Pasito, a leading benefits experience platform offering AI-powered decision support and persona more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 (TNSrpt) -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * New York State Department of Health Launches Interactive Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard New York State Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard Helps Users Assess Health Risk Due to Heat Exposure by Location Department Experts Lead New Study in CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on the Use of HeatRisk Forecasts and Emergency Department Visits for Heat-Related I more PR

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, May 28 -- Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, issued the following commentary on May 27, 2025: * * * Optimum Prepares to Keep Customers and Communities Connected During Hurricane Season Author: Sean O'Connell, SVP Regional General Manager With predictions indicating another active hurricane season, Optimum is activating its pre-season preparations to ensure our experts and assets are in place ahead of any weather activity. Each storm season brings challenges that re more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * Professional Guidance, Planning and Income Solutions Most-Wanted Retirement Benefits Amid Volatility: Morgan Stanley Retirement Study * As financial stress rises, employees are cutting back on contributions to workplace retirement plans * Access to financial advisors, planning support and retirement income solutions increasingly in demand New York - M more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, May 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT students to pursue abroad opportunities through international fellowships and scholarships Awards will be used for travel abroad cultural exchanges and research opportunities A record number of RIT students has been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to pursue cultural exchanges and research opportunities abroad. "We are so pleased that our talented students co more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * Rockefeller's Rising Scholars Workshop opens doors to science For 13 college students, a mid-May visit to Rockefeller was more than a crash course in research. It was an invitation to envision themselves as scientists. Nominated by their home institutions, the students came to campus for the Rising Scholars Workshop, a four-day program that blended scientific exploration with professional development. Designed for ri more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska completes $38M Newsome High School expansion in Florida The construction firm constructed a new 26,000-square-foot auditorium and renovated classroom and athletic training facilities to support population growth within the nation's seventh largest school district. TAMPA, FL - Skanska, a leading construction firm, announces the completion of the $38 million expansion to Newsom more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students win summer awards to work on startups Twenty-two students with entrepreneurial startups were awarded Human Spirit and Beck Fellowship summer stipend awards by Entrepreneurship at Cornell. The Marla and Barry Beck Entrepreneurship Fellows and Human Spirit Entrepreneurship Fellows programs both provide students with summer funding up to $6,000, which can be used to support the startup by paying for compens more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Diebold Lab Aims to Improve Crystal Phase Mapping for Thin Film Processing By Michael Parker ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- Thin-film processing, a key component of microchip manufacturing that involves depositing ultrathin layers of materials onto a substrate, is perhaps the most critical step in the creation of the complex circuitry and components that form the basis of almost all modern electro more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention: * Department of Philosophy faculty have published four books this spring. Marcus Adams has published Hobbes's Two Sciences: Politics, Geometry, and the Structure of Philosophy (Oxford), more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Zuloaga Exploring Effects of Pregnancy and Menopause on Alzheimer's Risk By Erin Frick ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- University at Albany's Damian Zuloaga was awarded $300,000 to study how pregnancy and menopause impact Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. Zuloaga, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the College of Arts and Sciences, received the grant from BrightFocus Foundation, a priva more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 28 (TNSWjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Vascular sleuth unlocks origins of congenital limb deficiencies--beyond thalidomide A newly published review in Birth Defects Research helps unlock the 65-year-old puzzle of devastating limb malformations associated with thalidomide exposure. This review highlights the femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) and 'phocomelia' or flipper limb deformities, which ori more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 27 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Timur Hammond's 'Placing Islam' Receives Journal's Honorable Mention A book authored by Timur Hammond, associate professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, received an honorable mention in the 2025 International Journal of Islamic Architecture (IJIA) Book Award competition. The awards committee described his book, "Placing Islam: Geographies of Connecti more PR

NEW YORK, May 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls In For Live Interview On 77 WABC's "Cats & Cosby" May 26, 2025 Rita Cosby: And everybody, breaking news. And joining us now is New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Mr. Mayor, so great to have you here on such an important day. You know, we're first off, we are talking about Charlie Rangel, and I know you love Charlie just as much as we did. Mayor Eric Adams: Yes. No, so true. When  more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Kicks Off "We Outside Summer" By Announcing New Effort to Transform Vacant, Abandoned Lots Into Greenspace Across New York City and Holds Media Availability May 27, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: They don't know when we say we outside. It's good to see some of you. Another wonderful day out in New York. And if you have not acknowledged, we are outside. And we want to continue to have New York more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Maintains Leadership Position in the Construction Industry Engineering News-Record recognizes Turner as the leading contractor in the United States for the fifth consecutive year. Turner Construction Company has once again been named the largest building contractor in the United States by Engineering News-Record, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has earned this distinction. In 2024, Turner secu more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Chemist Awarded $2 Million to Advance Computational Simulations for RNA Analysis By Erin Frick ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- Alan Chen, associate professor in chemistry and the RNA Institute, was awarded $2 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant will fund Chen's lab over the next five years as they work to develo more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany English Professor Featured in Netflix's New Vietnam War Documentary By Bethany Bump ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- UAlbany English Professor Thomas Bass is a featured presenter in the new Netflix documentary, Turning Point: The Vietnam War. The five-part series by filmmaker Brian Knappenberger was released April 30, on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and examines the war's conse more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon to speak at Bernstein conference May 29 NEW YORK \- Sowmyanarayan Sampath, executive vice president for Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), and CEO for Verizon Consumer, is scheduled to speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, May 29, at 8:00 a.m. ET. His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available  more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * YouTube Maintains Largest Share of TV Viewing Among Media Companies For Third Consecutive Month Paramount Exhibits Largest Monthly Increase in April's Media Distributor Gauge, Driven by CBS Disney and NBCUniversal Also Gain Share NEW YORK - May 27, 2025 - YouTube maintained its lead among media companies in Nielsen's April 2025 Media Distributor Gauge report, more PR