NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * A Victory for the Freedom to Read, as Judge Orders Banned Books Returned to Shelves in U.S. Military Schools * (WASHINGTON)- A federal judge in the Eastern District Court of Virginia today ordered the Department of Defense to restore all books banned in five schools at U.S. military inst more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * A24's EDDINGTON Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max November 14 * A24's EDDINGTON will make its streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max in the U.S. on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14. The film will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET. EDDINGTON stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Ward, Amelie Hoe more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news: * * * Accenture and AWS Accelerate AI-Powered Reinvention and Cloud Modernization for Public Service Organizations * NEW YORK; Oct. 21, 2025 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced an expansion of its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver transformative digital services to public sector, defense and national security organizations. Through the Accenture AWS Business Group, the more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Accenture and AWS Accelerate AI-Powered Reinvention and Cloud Modernization for Public Service Organizations Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced an expansion of its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver transformative digital services to public sector, defense and national security organizations. Through the Accenture AWS Business Group, the  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Issues Strike Threat at Casa Bonita in Denver * # Lakewood, Colorado - The National Council of Actors' Equity Association, the union representing more than 51,000 professional performers and stage managers working in live theatre across the country, has voted unanimously to authorize a strike for the workers of Casa Bonita in Denver at the discreti more PR

GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 22 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Career-Focused Major: BS in Healthcare Administration In response to a critical need for healthcare professionals, Adelphi has announced a fully online healthcare administration undergraduate degree. The job outlook for medical and health services managers is strong, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting a 23 percent employment rate of growth for medical and health services managers between 20 more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: Political] -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * ADL to Honor Four Champions of Justice at 2025 Concert Against Hate * Marion Ein Lewin, Dr. Michael Lomax, Wesley Seidner and Mayor David Holt to be recognized for their courage and leadership in fighting hate and defending democracy New York, NY, Octo more PR

BRONX, New York, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * AI Models Outperform Traditional Climate Predictions, Offering New Insights for Coral Reef Futures * NEW YORK, NY, October 21, 2025 - A new study led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) finds that artificial intelligence (AI) models are providing more accurate and more hopeful predictions for the future of coral reefs amid climate change. Findings show that wh more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release: * * * amfAR Will Honor Jeremy Renner at amfAR Las Vegas Event to Be Hosted at Wynn Las Vegas in Partnership with Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix * amfAR will honor actor and philanthropist Jeremy Renner at its Las Vegas gala on Friday, November 21, 2025. The event will be presented in partnership with the FORMULA 1 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX and will take place at Wynn Las Vegas. The evening will feature more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Asian American Scholar Forum, an organization that says it promotes academic belonging, openness, freedom and equality for all, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Asian American Scholar Forum Cautions Congress Against the SAFE Research Act Provision from the FY2026 NDAA The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) has sent a letter to the leadership of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees urging them to strike the SAFE Research Act provision fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * AUDIO: Scott Perry Says Democratic Veterans Only Serve to "Get the Credential" and "Don't Support America" * Listen to Perry disparage veterans and servicemembers for yourself Congressman Scott Perry was caught on audio disparaging Democratic veterans and servicemembers, alleging they only served our country to "get the credential" and that they "don't support America." The Ne more PR

BEDFORD, New York, Oct. 22 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Bedford Film Debut From Executive Producer James Cromwell: '30,000 Monkeys in Our Backyard' An unknown, well-funded corporation misleadingly named Safer Human Medicine came to a small Georgia town and worked a secretive deal with local politicians to build a massive primate import warehouse that would profit from selling monkeys to laboratories. When the resident more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton professor Leo Wilton named SUNY DEISJ Fellow By Ethan Knox '20 Leo Wilton, professor of human development at the College of Community and Public Affairs, has been selected as a member of the third cohort of SUNY Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Fellows. The nine faculty fellows, selected from over 200 applications, will support other faculty in incorporating diversity, equity, i more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Occupational therapist Xue 'Danny' Deng shares his journey and passion Decker College assistant professor uses virtual reality to help Binghamton Univerity students learn neuroscience By Natalie Blando-George and Ethan Knox '20 Xue "Danny" Deng earned his bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he was the only recipient from mainland China to receive the pre more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * People with dark personality traits use touch to manipulate their partners New research reveals how touch is perceived and used in romantic relationships - and sometimes it's about control By John Brhel A hug can soothe your mind, reduce your stress and actually activate oxytocin, the "love hormone," in your body. But new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Building Costs Continue to Increase in the Third Quarter of 2025 * Turner Construction Company announced that the Third Quarter 2025 Turner Building Cost Index --which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States--had increased to the value of 1493. This represents a 1.15% quarterly increase from the Second Quarter 2025 and a 4.19% yearly increa more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy announces sale of its Ohio Natural Gas Business to National Fuel Gas Company for $2.62 billion CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) ("CenterPoint" or the "Company") today announced the sale of its Ohio natural gas Local Distribution Company (LDC) business, Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, LLC, to National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG), a diversified energy company headquartered in Western  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Release Investigative Report Exposing America's Dangerous Overreliance on Foreign-Made Generic Drugs, Proposing Bipartisan Policy Recommendations Today, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging r more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * City Unveils Design Concepts for Reimagined Chatham Square with More Pedestrian Space, Simplified Intersection Design Proposal Transforms Chatham Square to Be Safer, More Pedestrian-Friendly, and More Welcoming to Both Residents and Visitors Renderings Are Part of Chinatown Connections Plan to Add New Public Space and Improve Traffic Safety in Chinatown * New York City Department of T more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Nine Climate School Researchers Honored by Leading Scientific Organizations Scientists connected to Columbia Climate School and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory received notable accolades from renowned national and international research societies this fall. * Scientists connected to Columbia Climate School and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory received notable accolades from renowned more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Commonwealth Fund, New York, published an issue brief analyzing the economic impact of the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), set to expire at the end of 2025 unless renewed. The report projects that without renewal, state economies across the U.S. would shrink by $40.7 billion in 2026, approximately 339,000 jobs would be lost, and state and local tax revenues would decline by $2.5 bil more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Applauds President Trump's Leadership Ensuring Troops Are Paid and Women and Children Are Supported During Democrat Shutdown * Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today applauded President Donald J. Trump's decisive leadership and commitment to protecting America's military families and vulnerable women and children during the ongoing Democrat-led governmen more PR

YONKERS, New York, Oct. 22 -- Consumer Reports posted the following statement on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Consumer Reports statement on the food industry's new campaign to block state bans on harmful food chemicals WASHINGTON DC - Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, issued the following statement in response to the food industry's misleadingly named Americans for Ingredient Transparency coalition, which was launched today: "If there were truth-in-labeling laws governing t more PR

YONKERS, New York, Oct. 22 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Consumer Reports urges CFPB to maintain robust consumer protections as the bureau considers revising its "open banking" rule CR outlines protections needed to ensure consumers can access their financial data at no charge with strong privacy and security safeguards * WASHINGTON DC - In a comment letter submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today, Consumer Reports called on more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell team finds new way to cut cancer's lipid lifeline * Cancer thrives by hijacking the body's own basic survival systems, making it hard to attack tumors without collateral damage and side effects. Now, researchers at Cornell's Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology have discovered what may be a less invasive strategy that shows promise as a potential therapeutic pathway. New research has uncovere more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- Crisil Coalition Greenwich, Stamford, Connecticut, and International Swaps and Derivatives Association, New York issued a report analyzing the current state and future prospects of the derivatives market in Japan. The report highlights the critical role derivatives play in Japan's government-led asset management strategy aimed at making Japan a global asset management hub. The research, based on interviews with 20 senior market participants, reveals strong recogn more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Davis Polk partners discuss retail products in PEI's Private Markets 2030 issue Davis Polk partner and Investment Management practice head Leor Landa and partners Andrew Ahern, Oran Ebel and Chris Healey were featured in Private Equity International's Private Markets 2030 issue discussing the use of institutional and retail products being managed side-by-side. Pointing to the key considerations for spo more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Driving the Future of Streaming: Matt Strauss on Peacock's Latest Wins and NBCUniversal's Next Era o... * October 21, 2025 A 20-plus year veteran of Comcast and NBCUniversal, Matt Strauss serves as Chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group - a position to which he was elevated in late 2024. In this role, Strauss is charged with overseeing the strategy and revenue-generating function more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Droids descend on Cornell for robotics conference * A spider-like robot developed by researchers from North Carolina State and Cornell University may be the future of robot-assisted farming. A fleet of nimble, coordinated drones developed by Syracuse University could help save lives after natural disasters. And fresh machine learning (ML) models developed at Cornell could help train robots to detect their own mi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Ecuador: Abusive Response to Protests * (Washington, DC) - Ecuadorian police and security forces have restricted freedom of assembly and at times used excessive force in their response to anti-government protests since mid-September, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. Since September 18, the country's largest Indigenous organization has led protests following President Daniel Noboa's decisi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Education Cannot Wait, New York and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization issued a joint report highlighting urgent challenges in the financing and tracking of education funding in emergencies and protracted crises. The report reveals persistent gaps in how education funding is coordinated, tracked, and transparently reported, calling for harmonized reporting systems across humanitarian and development actors to ensure more impactfu more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Emerging Farm Resiliency Practice Provides Significant Farm-Level and Public Benefits, New Report from EDF * In the face of increasingly volatile and extreme weather across the midwest, a new report from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) finds drainage water recycling presents a promising strategy for farmers to manage against variable rainfall, enhance yield resil more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Leah Fattor, a legal fellow at the Environmental Defense Fund, New York, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed reconsideration of the greenhouse gas reporting program, particularly the proposed suspension of methane reporting under Subpart W for the oil and gas sector. Fattor argued that suspending this program would directly contradict a Congressional mandate and undermine critical efforts to address dangerous metha more ST

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * EPICC Awards honor engineering faculty, staff for embodying values * Cornell Engineering celebrated its fourth annual EPICC Awards on Oct. 21, recognizing faculty and staff whose work exemplifies the college's core values of excellence, purpose, innovation, community, and collaboration. "Our college is committed to developing the people needed to forge a better future, and that includes our faculty and staff," more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * EU/Egypt: First summit should not ignore human rights violations * (Brussels, 21 Oct. 2025) - As the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa hold the " first ever " EU-Egypt summit with Egypt's President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi on 22 October, the undersigned organizations urge the leaders to recognize the central role of human rights to the su more PR

BRONX, New York, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Fiji's Coral Reefs Show Remarkable Recovery After Category 5 Cyclone * SUVA, FIJI, October 21, 2025 - A new study led by WCS, University of the South Pacific, and partners has found that coral reefs in Fiji showed remarkable resilience after being battered by Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016. Despite losing more than half of their hard coral cover on avera more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * From Waco to the Rockies: Chip and Joanna Gaines Debut "Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House" * Magnolia Network announced the premiere date for Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House, a brand-new three-part limited series debuting Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT on Magnolia Network and HGTV. Streaming the same day on HBO Max and discovery+, the s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Generation Vote, New York, a youth-led electoral justice organization, submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) opposing a petition from America First Legal Foundation. The petition seeks to amend the federal voter registration form to require proof of citizenship via documentation that a large portion of the American population lacks, such as passports or birth certificates. In its letter, Generation Vote argues that implementing such more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- HarperCollins Publishers issued the following news release: * * * HARPER TO PUBLISH 'WHERE WE KEEP THE LIGHT: STORIES FROM A LIFE OF SERVICE' BY JOSH SHAPIRO Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, has acquired North American rights to WHERE WE KEEP THE LIGHT: Stories From a Life of Service, a grounded and intimate book by Josh Shapiro. The deal was negotiated by Sean Desmond, Vice President and Executive Editor at Harper, and Jay Mandel and Gail Ross at WME. Harp more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Healthcare providers rapidly adopting Verizon Neutral Host and Private 5G combo networks * What you need to know: * Healthcare providers including AdventHealth and Tampa General Hospital, among others, signed deals with Verizon Business for Neutral Host or combination Neutral Host and Private 5G Networks * Healthcare CIOs are increa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-312) on the CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act (H.R. 4057), which aims to establish a pilot program on home kenneling of canines for U.S. Customs and Border Protections Office of Field Operations. The report was advanced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, on Sept. 26, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 4057, the "CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act," seeks to establish a canine h more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-296) on the Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), which aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance outreach for the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Security. The report was advanced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, on Sept. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-313) on the Tren De Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act (H.R. 4070), which aims to require a homeland security border threat assessment on Tren de Aragua and associated strategic plan. The report was advanced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, on Sept. 26, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 4070, the "Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act" would require the more ST

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How US institutions fared during COVID * A Nov. 13 event sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences will feature reflections on the political and social context and consequences of the COVID epidemic. "In COVID's Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us," features a keynote by Frances Lee, professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University, who co-authored the bestselling book of the same name with fe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Human Rights First issued the following news: * * * Human Rights First, Faith Leaders, and Community Members Call for Immediate Release of Afghan Asylum Seeker Detained by ICE Annandale-on-Hudson, New York -- The Episcopal Diocese of New York, Human Rights First, and Bard College are calling for the immediate release of Ali Faqirzada, a 31-year-old Afghan student who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after appearing for a scheduled interview at t more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news: * * * IAB Addresses Changing Market Dynamics, Reinvents its Marketplace Event Schedule * New York - October 21, 2025 -- Today the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the leading trade body for the digital advertising industry, unveiled strategic changes to its 2026 calendar of marketplace events, reinforcing its commitment to servicing the evolving needs of buyers, sellers, and the always-o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed changes to the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The proposed rulemaking, titled "Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities," has raised alarms more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release: * * * ICPA Seeks Safe Harbor for 2025 Reporting Requirements of Tips and Overtime Washington, D.C. - In a letter submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) requested guidance related to the 2025 reporting and substantiation requirements regarding the deductions for qualified tips and qua more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel and Global Retail Partners Launch New Intel Experience Store for the Holiday Shopping Season * Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - Today, Intel is launching its Intel Experience store for the 2025 winter holiday shopping season - beginning in New York City and expanding to London, Muni more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Investor Relations Invitation: Presentation of UBS's third quarter 2025 results UBS invites you to the presentation of its results for the third quarter of 2025 on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. The results will be presented by Sergio P. Ermotti, Group Chief Executive Officer, Todd Tuckner, Group Chief Financial Officer, and Sarah Mackey, Head of Investor Relations The presentation more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC together with local authority respond to huge needs after blockade lifted in Lere, northern Mali * * 38% of households are food insecure and 1 in 2 are at risk of food insecurity in the coming months. * 70% of households experienced moderate hunger. * 59% of families resorted to negative coping strategies to manage food shortages and 34% adopted emergency econ more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 (TNSrpt) -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * ISDA and Tokenovate Launch Taskforce to Develop Smart Contract Framework within the CDM ISDA and Tokenovate have today announced the establishment of a new taskforce within the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS) to accelerate operationalization of the Common Domain Model (CDM). The initiative responds to growing market demand for standardized, intero more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces REACT Act to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability in Nuclear Decommissioning Funds * Washington, D.C. - 10/21/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Reactor Expenditure Accountability and Compliance Transparency (REACT) Act, legislation that ensures stronger oversight and public accountability for how nuclear power plants use their decommissioning trust f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, House Republicans Urge Speaker Johnson to Address Health Care Costs After Senate Votes to Reopen the Government * Washington, D.C. - 10/21/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Reps. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and a coalition of House Republicans in sending a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson to put forward a solution to address the upcoming expiration of the A more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THE GOVERNMENT REMAINS CLOSED BECAUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN ACTUALLY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront where he highlighted how Democrats are prepared to reach a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THE GOVERNMENT REMAINS CLOSED BECAUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN ACTUALLY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront where he highlighted how Democrats are prepared to reach a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people while Republica more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DEATH THREAT AND REARREST OF CONVICTED JANUARY 6TH OFFENDER * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am grateful to state and federal law enforcement for their swift and decisive action to apprehend a dangerous individual who made a credible death threat against me with every intention to carry it out more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DEATH THREAT AND REARREST OF CONVICTED JANUARY 6TH OFFENDER * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am grateful to state and federal law enforcement for their swift and decisive action to apprehend a dangerous individual who made a credible death threat against me with every intention to carry it out. The person arrested, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS WOULD RATHER KEEP THE GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN THAN PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Ranking Member Jamie Raskin and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on their month-long vacation, Democrats are ready to work on beh more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS WOULD RATHER KEEP THE GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN THAN PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Ranking Member Jamie Raskin and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on their month-long vacation, Democrats are ready to work on behalf of the American people more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Mexico Increased in September * For Release 11:00 AM ET, October 21, 2025 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Con more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Mastercard International Inc., Purchase, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to address concerns regarding the advance notice of proposed rulemaking on personal financial data rights. The letter emphasizes the importance of revising the existing personal financial data rights final rule to ensure consumers retain control over their financial data. In the letter, Mastercard outlines its role as a leading technology co more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * The Met Names Liu Wei as The Genesis Facade Commission Artist for 2026 Four site specific sculptures by the Beijing-based artist will be revealed in fall 2026. This is The Met's seventh annual facade commission and the third under the Museum's multi-year partnership with Genesis. * (New York and Paris) -- At a press conference in Paris today, The Metropolitan Museum of Art announce more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Method Financial, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging for revisions to the agency's personal financial data rights (PFDR) rule. The comments offered by Method highlight their concerns regarding the limitations of the existing rule and its implementation, particularly concerning the accessibility for non-digital consumers. In its letter, Method expresses support for the CFPB's initial efforts to implemen more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 (TNSxrep) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Reveals Inflation Concerns Persist Throughout 2025 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced the results of its quarterly retail investor pulse survey: * Inflation concerns persist. While nearly half of investors expect inflation to moderate this quarter (47%), it continues to be their top more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and Interactive Advertising Bureau Inc. (IAB), New York, have submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in response to its advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on personal financial data rights reconsideration. The organizations emphasize the importance of balancing consumer privacy rights with the viability of the digital advertising ecosystem, representing a collective membership that s more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rick Horan, a New York-based Class A commercial driver's license holder, has submitted a public letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requesting a crucial change in the licensing classification for Class A passenger vehicles. The letter seeks to transform existing restrictions into endorsements, arguing that this adjustment aligns better with modern practices and reflects the reality of vehicle types currently in use. Horan points out that acco more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $26.5 Million Sale of Carlsbad Pacific Center in North San Diego County to Strauss Investments Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Carlsbad Pacific Center, a three-building Class A office campus located at 701-705 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad, California. The 130,019-square-foot property, which was 85.5% leased at the time of sale, sold for $26.5 million. Newmark Executive Mana more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of 270-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and financing of Virginia Highlands Apartment Homes ("Virginia Highlands"), a 270-unit multifamily community in Atlanta, Georgia. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Senior Managing Director Brooks Colquitt represented the undisclosed seller in the sale transaction. Newmark Co-President  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Nielsen: September Football Blitz Leads to Historic Monthly Spike in Broadcast Viewership * # Broadcast Booms with 20% Uptick vs. August, Achieving Largest Monthly Increase in History of Nielsen's The Gauge's NFL Games Dominate, Represent Top 15 Broadcast Telecasts (FOX, CBS, NBC) and Top 5 Cable Telecasts (ESPN, NFL Network) Netflix Original 'Wedne more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * NY Film Debut: '30,000 Monkeys in Our Backyard,' From Executive Producer James Cromwell An unknown, well-funded corporation misleadingly named Safer Human Medicine came to a small Georgia town and worked a secretive deal with local politicians to build a massive primate import warehouse that would profit from selling monkeys to laboratories. When the residents found out,  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * NYC Film Debut: '30,000 Monkeys in Our Backyard,' From Executive Producer James Cromwell An unknown, well-funded corporation misleadingly named Safer Human Medicine came to a small Georgia town and worked a secretive deal with local politicians to build a massive primate import warehouse that would profit from selling monkeys to laboratories. When the residents found out, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The NYU School of Law Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security regarding its proposed rule to collect social media identifiers on immigration forms. The proposed data collection aims to enhance national security screening but has sparked concerns about its impact on civil liberties, particularly regarding First Amendment rights. The organization argues that the initiative undermines the more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Hospital--Long Island Unveils New Family Care Suite with Private Rooms * I n an ongoing effort to provide patients optimal space to rest, recover, and bond with new babies, NYU Langone Hospital--Long Island has opened a newly renovated Family Care Suite. The 8,500-square-foot unit features 10 private patient room more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Terriann Moore-Abrams, general manager and chief of staff for Planning & Regional Development at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) backing an employee's application for the Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking. The official stated that the nominee possesses outstanding leadership, strategic focus, and a deep commitment to addressing human trafficking within the transportati more ST

UNIONDALE, New York, Oct. 22 -- Public Service Electric and Gas Long Island, a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group, issued the following news release: * * * PSEG Long Island Announces Its Heat Pump and Electric Vehicle Conference - Thursday, Nov. 6 PSEG Long Island invites those interested in electric vehicles (EV) and heat pump technology for commercial projects to attend its Energize Long Island conference on Thursday, Nov. 6. The conference is an ideal learning opportunity for bu more PR

BRONX, New York, Oct. 22 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Pulitzer Prize Finalist Adam Haslett Discusses His Book "Mothers and Sons" at Fordham Law By Anna Currell At first glance, novel writing and immigration law appear to have little in common. But Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Haslett has found an unexpected link: both demand deep empathy. Whether inhabiting a fictional character or effectively telling a client's story, Haslett says, the work requires s more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Recommit to Solving problems Together, Secretary-General Urges at 'Shared Lives, Shared Future' Exhibition, Highlighting UN's story of Ambition, Resolve * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks for the Shared Lives, Shared Future exhibition, in New York today: My thanks to the Permanent Missions of Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland for helping to showcase the many ways the United Nations im more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Comptroller Brad Lander Call on NYPD to Enforce State and Local Law Against Abusive Federal Immigration Officers * Former Prosecutor Goldman Lays Out Authority and Precedent for Enforcing Local Law Against Federal Agents Operating Outside Scope of Legal Authority View Photos and Video Here (link is external) NEW YORK, NY -- Congressman Dan G more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Russian Forces Deliberately Attack UN Aid Convoy * On October 14, news broke that Russian forces, using drones, had attacked a United Nations interagency convoy delivering humanitarian aid to Bilozerka in the region of Kherson, southern Ukraine. The next day, a Russian-military affiliated Telegram channel posted video evidence of the attack for the world to see. Having spent the better part o more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Oct. 22 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU shines at state's annual Physician Assistant conference St. Bonaventure University's Physician Assistant (PA) program made a remarkable impression at this year's New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA) Conference, bringing home multiple recognitions and showcasing the university's growing presence in the state's PA community. The conference, celebrating the 50th anniv more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry to Its Sanctions List * On 21 October 2025, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and/or underline in the entry below on its IS more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Selected to Construct Longwood University's New Performing Arts Center in Farmville, VA Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, has been selected to oversee the construction of Longwood University's new performing arts center. The project includes the demolition of the existing Bristow building and the construction of a new 64,000-square-foot facility to  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release: * * * Sky Arts Turns up the Groove With New Three-Part Documentary, Greatest Basslines, Airing This November * Series from Sony Music Vision Features Exclusive Performances From Legendary Bassists Sky Arts lines up bass legends for a new three-part documentary series, Greatest Basslines, airing this November. The series from Sony Music Vision takes audiences on a hypnoti more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * The 2025 NAB Show New York Opens Tomorrow at the Javits Center with Creators, Tech and Storytelling in the Spotlight * Fresh Programming, Creator Experiences and Future-Focused Trends Converge at Javits Center, Oct. 22- Washington, D.C.-- The 2025 NAB Show New York opens tomorrow at the Javits Center, welcoming more than 12,000 registered attendees from about 100 count more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports to Showcase Pair of Upcoming U.S. Women's National Team Matches Against Portugal - Thursday, Oct. 23 & Sunday, Oct. 26 - Along with New Zealand, Wednesday, Oct. 29 * TNT Sports will showcase a pair of meetings between the U.S. Women's National Team and Portugal - Thursday, Oct. 23, and Sunday, Oct. 26 - with pregame U.S. Soccer tributes plan more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top Dem Condemns Death Threat Against Leader Jeffries Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement condemning all forms of political violence following reports that a Capitol insurrectionist was arrested and charged with the crime of threatening to assassinate Leader Hakeem Jeffries: more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: * * * Tradeweb Launches First Electronic Marketplace for Saudi Riyal Bonds LONDON, RIYADH - October 21, 2025 - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced the successful launch of its Alternative Trading System (ATS) for the execution of  more PR

GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 22 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Transforming Careers Through Education: How the Adelphi University School of Social Work Empowers Working Professionals The Adelphi University School of Social Work (SSW) and The New York Community Trust teamed up to expand access to graduate education for professionals from underrepresented groups already working in the field of social work--and the results are beginning to come in. In 2022, Adelphi Univer more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Travelers Companies Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in response to the agency's request for information aimed at protecting America's supply chain from cargo theft. This letter outlines the growing risks associated with cargo theft and emphasizes the necessity for stronger collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to tackle this escalating issue. The comments were prompte more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- British Minister Counsellor Jennifer MacNaughtan delivered a statement at the United Nations in New York, urging United Nations member states that have not yet recognized Kosovo's independence to do so. The United Kingdom remains a supporter of Kosovo's Euro-Atlantic path and calls recognition essential for stability and unlocking its potential. MacNaughtan also called on Serbia to play its part in reducing tensions and bringing those responsible for the Banjska attack t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- UnidosUS and Hispanic Federation, New York, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) expressing opposition to a petition that seeks to mandate documentary proof of citizenship for voters registering in federal elections. This proposal, submitted by the America First Legal Foundation, has raised significant concerns regarding potential disenfranchisement among millions of eligible voters, particularly among marginalized communi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The United Spinal Association, Kew Gardens, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in response to a request for information on research ideas aimed at supporting the nationwide deployment of automated vehicles. With over 5.5 million wheelchair users across the nation, the organization believes that advancements in autonomous vehicle technology could drastically enhance the daily lives and transportation options of individua more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon says "We Got You" this Cybersecurity Awareness Month * NEW YORK, N.Y. \- This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Verizon is giving you a greater sense of protection at home and on the go with the introduction of the new Digital Secure Home service, along with a major refresh of the Verizon Protect app. "Our customers trust us to con more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Vietnam: Former Political Prisoner Rearrested * (Bangkok) - The Vietnamese authorities arrested a former political prisoner, Huynh Ngoc Tuan, on October 7, 2025, for his comments on social media, Human Rights Watch said today. Police in Dak Lak province charged him with "conducting propaganda against the state" under article 117 of the penal code. They should immediately release him. Vietname more PR