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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for 2025-10-25 ( 95 items )  
'Make this Chamber Worthy of Hopes of Every Man, Woman, Child,' Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Marking Organ's Eightieth Anniversary (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * 'Make this Chamber Worthy of Hopes of Every Man, Woman, Child,' Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Marking Organ's Eightieth Anniversary * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' virtual remarks to the Security Council on its eightieth anniversary, in New York today: Greetings from Hanoi. We meet today on the eightieth anniversary of a body that has shaped the United Nations and the course  more PR

Alfred University Holds Ceremony for New Edibon Power Systems Simulation Lab (10)
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 25 -- Alfred University issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Alfred University holds ceremony for New Edibon Power Systems Simulation lab The AUEnergy Conference, held on the Alfred University campus Thursday, Oct. 23, concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Edibon Power Systems Simulation Lab; tours of labs across the McMahon Engineering Building; a poster presentation of current research by Alfred engineering students; and a networkin more PR

Alfred University Hosts AUEnergy Conference (10)
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 25 -- Alfred University issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Alfred University hosts AUEnergy Conference Alfred University hosted the AUEnergy Conference on Thursday, Oct. 23. The event, themed "Emerging Technology for a Resilient Grid," brought a number of power industry professionals and energy enthusiasts to campus, where they heard talks from industry leaders and presentations on emerging technologies, and toured Alfred's renewable energy and po more PR

Alfred University: Faculty, Aspiring Entrepreneurs Attend Conference on Student-Run Businesses (10)
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 25 -- Alfred University issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Faculty, aspiring entrepreneurs attend conference on student-run businesses Two Alfred University College of Business faculty accompanied five entrepreneurial-minded students to the Student Run Business Association's SURGE Expo Oct. 16-18 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The event brought together participants from institutions with top business programs such as Harvard,  more PR

Alliance for Quality Education: There's No Place For Islamophobia In Our Schools Or City (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * There's No Place For Islamophobia In Our Schools Or City NEW YORK, NY (October 24, 2025) -- In response to recent Islamophobic rhetoric and insinuations made by mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo against Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: "AQE condemns in the strongest terms t more PR

Atlanta Braves and Delaware North Extend Partnership Through 2036 (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 24 -- Delaware North issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Atlanta Braves and Delaware North extend partnership through 2036 ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves and Delaware North today announced a multiyear extension of their food and beverage partnership at Truist Park, continuing their collaboration through the 2036 Major League Baseball season. The agreement builds on a relationship that began during the Braves' final season at Turner Field in 2016 a more PR

Barnes & Noble Announces 14 Finalists for Their 2025 Book of the Year (10)
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Announces 14 Finalists for Their 2025 Book of the Year * An eclectic array of books in competition for the bookseller's highest honor New York, NY - October 24th, 2025 - Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the 14 finalists for their 2025 Book of the Year. The program, now in its seventh year, asks more PR

Betterment Urges Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Strengthen Financial Data Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Betterment, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing support for the Personal Financial Data Rights (PFDR) Rule and advocating for revisions that would enhance consumer data sharing rights. The letter addresses the Bureau's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding the reconsideration of the PFDR Rule, originally finalized in 2024 under the Dodd-Frank Act. In its letter, Betterment emphasize more ST

Bezos Earth Fund Grants $2M to UC Davis and American Heart Association to Advance AI-Designed Foods (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Bezos Earth Fund Grants $2M to UC Davis and American Heart Association to Advance AI-Designed Foods * Funding Will Support Scientists at UC Davis and the Periodic Table of Food Initiative an entity of RF Catalytic Capital co-managed by the American Heart Association and Alliance of Bioversity CIAT and developed by The Rockefeller Foundation to Reimagine Food for Sustainability and Nutritional Value Using more PR

BiTE-Based Immunotherapy Strategy Could Point the Way to a Breakthrough for Ovarian Cancer Patients (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * BiTE-Based Immunotherapy Strategy Could Point the Way to a Breakthrough for Ovarian Cancer Patients * BUFFALO, N.Y. Results of a study led by researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center show that combining two types of immunotherapy engineered T cells that secrete bispecific T cell engagers (BiTEs) and an immune checkpoint inhibitor can alter more PR

Book Examines Immigration and Race in the Low-wage Workplace (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 20 -- The Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * Book examines immigration and race in the low-wage workplace By Julie Greco ILR School Some of the most pressing issues facing low-wage immigrant workers of color in the U.S. include persistent forms of disrespect and abuses of power, according to a new book co-authored by ILR School researchers. These imbalances, as well as poorly paid and dangerous work environment more PR

Brookfield Asset Management Introduces Evergreen Private Equity Fund for Canadian Investors (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., New York, has announced the launch of the Brookfield Private Equity Fund (Canada), an evergreen fund structure aimed at providing streamlined access to its private equity platform for Canadian investors. The new fund strategy simplifies the investment process with features including monthly subscriptions and a low investment minimum, according to a company announcement. The structure builds on the firm's 25-year history of investing in an more PR

CAIR-NY Calls on 77 WABC to Drop 'Deranged Racist' Sid Rosenberg for 9/11 Remarks, History of Anti-Black Racism (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Calls on 77 WABC to Drop 'Deranged Racist' Sid Rosenberg for 9/11 Remarks, History of Anti-Black Racism * The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on 77 WABC to drop "deranged racist" Sid Rosenberg for hateful remarks on the 9/ more PR

Cancellation of Graduate Course at University of Houston a Blow to Academic Freedom (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [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: * * * Cancellation of Graduate Course at University of Houston a Blow to Academic Freedom * (NEW YORK)-PEN America condemns the cancellation of a graduate-level course at the University of Houston, "Confronting Oppression & Injustice," as an egregious example of the censorship spreading across more PR

Canon U.S.A. Inc. Participates in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk to Support American Cancer Society's Mission to End Cancer (10)
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Oct. 24 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: * * * Canon U.S.A. Inc. Participates in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk to Support American Cancer Society's Mission to End Cancer MELVILLE, NY - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, continued to participate in a long-standing event during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the American Cancer Society (ACS) at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach State Park i more PR

Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Pen Letter to HHS on Dangers of Overreliance on Foreign-Manufactured Generic Drugs and Request Information on HHS's Efforts to Combat Vulnerabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Pen Letter to HHS on Dangers of Overreliance on Foreign-Manufactured Generic Drugs and Request Information on HHS's Efforts to Combat Vulnerabilities Today, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging sent a more PR

Coalition Working to Protect Sensitive Voter Information Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuits Filed by DOJ in New York and Maine (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Coalition Working to Protect Sensitive Voter Information Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuits Filed by DOJ in New York and Maine * WASHINGTON, DC Today, the League of Women Voters of New York Staterepresented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (Brennan Center) filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by the US De more PR

Coalition Working to Protect Sensitive Voter Information Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuits Filed by DOJ in New York and Maine (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Working to Protect Sensitive Voter Information Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuits Filed by DOJ in New York and Maine * Washington, DC Today, the League of Women Voters of New York State represented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (Brennan Center) filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by the U.S.  more PR

Colgate University Applies Liberal Arts Approach to Global Public and Environmental Health (10)
HAMILTON, New York, Oct. 24 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate University Applies Liberal Arts Approach to Global Public and Environmental Health * Five years after its conception and three years after its launch, Colgate University's Global Public and Environmental Health (GPEH) program continues to grow. The minor is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding health issues through the natural sciences and humanities. After students take the required introd more PR

Columbia School of Public Health: School Strengthens Its Commitment to Service Learning (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School Strengthens Its Commitment to Service Learning For generations, hands-on public health work has been a cornerstone of a Columbia Mailman School education. During the summer between their first and second years, master's students apply their classroom learning to real-world public health challenges, working with one of approximately 300 organizations worldwide as part of their Appli more PR

Columbia: Immune Altering Drug Hits Cancer in the Stomach (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Immune Altering Drug Hits Cancer in the Stomach Working with an international team of collaborators, scientists at Columbia University have found a way to shift the balance of a type of white blood cell inside a stomach tumor, causing the immune system to recognize and attack the cancer instead of ignoring it. The work, published in the August issue of Cancer Cell,(https://www.cell.com/cancer-cell/abstract/S153 more PR

Columbia: Insights Into Malaria Could Reshape Treatment (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Insights into Malaria Could Reshape Treatment New discoveries about the malaria parasite made by researchers at Columbia and Drexel universities could change the way malaria is treated in the future. As malaria parasites around the world become resistant to anti-malarial drugs and progress against the disease stalls, researchers are looking for new compounds to kill the parasites. A sodium pump essential to th more PR

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PREVENT LAPSE IN FUNDING FOR SNAP, NOT RIP AWAY THE VERY TOOLS FAMILIES USE TO FEED THEIR KIDS (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PREVENT LAPSE IN FUNDING FOR SNAP, NOT RIP AWAY THE VERY TOOLS FAMILIES USE TO FEED THEIR KIDS * Congressman Pat Ryan Demands Trump Administration Prevent Lapse in Funding for SNAP, Not Rip Away the Very Tools Families Use to Feed Their Kids Congressman Pat Ryan is demanding that the Trump Administration take all possible steps to ensure that American more PR

Congresswoman Tenney Visits Local Hospitals, Calls for Protecting Rural Health Funding Amid Democrat Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Visits Local Hospitals, Calls for Protecting Rural Health Funding Amid Democrat Shutdown * Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) visited Noyes Hospital in Dansville and Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua to meet with leaders and providers, tour their facilities, and discuss the urgent need to protect rural health care access amid the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown.   more PR

Court Rules New York Must Implement State Climate Law and Deliver Swift Action (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Court Rules New York Must Implement State Climate Law and Deliver Swift Action * ( ALBANY, New York - October 24, 2025 ) Today, the Albany County Supreme Court issued a decision in a case brought against New York State for delaying regulations under the State's landmark 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA or "Climate Act"). The decision grants a petitio more PR

EDF Goes to Court to Help Defend California Climate Risk Reporting Laws That Protect People from Financial Damage (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * EDF Goes to Court to Help Defend California Climate Risk Reporting Laws That Protect People from Financial Damage * (October 24, 2025) Environmental Defense Fund is going to court to help defend two California laws that increase corporate transparency and help protect people from financial damages caused by climate change. The laws, SB 253 and SB 261, require large companies more PR

Environmental Advocates of New York: Report - New Yorkers Will Keep Drinking Toxic Water Until 555,000+ Lead Service Lines Are Replaced (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 (TNSrpt) -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * New Report: New Yorkers Will Keep Drinking Toxic Water Until 555,000+ Lead Service Lines Are Replaced Environmental Advocates NY (EANY) and the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) released a new report today about New York's ongoing efforts to remove harmful lead service lines, titled Breaking Barriers to Lead Service Line Replacement in New York. The r more PR

Environmental Defense Fund Issues Report on Drainage Water Recycling as a Farm Resilience Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund, New York, issued a report evaluating drainage water recycling (DWR) as a strategy for supporting farm resilience and improving water quality in the Midwest United States. The report comes amid growing concerns about increasingly volatile weather patterns--from flooding to drought--that threaten agricultural productivity and profitability across the region. According to the analysis, DWR systems capture excess water drained from al more ST

For the Second Consecutive Year, IATSE Shines in 15 ILCA Award Categories (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * For the Second Consecutive Year, IATSE Shines in 15 ILCA Award Categories * The International Labor Communications Association is a professional organization of labor communicators in North America. ILCA was founded on December 5, 1955. ILCA membership is open to national, regional, and local union publications and to media productions affiliated wi more PR

France Failing Unaccompanied Migrant Children (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * France Failing Unaccompanied Migrant Children * In a damning report published last week, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child concluded France is responsible for grave and systematic violations of the rights of unaccompanied migrant children. The committee noted that due to flawed and arbitrary age assessment procedures many unaccompanied children find themselves homeless, de more PR

Gillibrand, Democratic Colleagues Urge Trump Administration To Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Democratic Colleagues Urge Trump Administration To Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * Trump Administration Decision Could Impact Roughly One In Seven New Yorkers Who Depend on SNAP For Critical Food Assistance Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is calling on the Trump administration to immediately release billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assista more PR

Glass Olympics Bring Students From 12 Schools to Alfred University for Glass-Themed Competition (10)
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 25 -- Alfred University issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Glass Olympics bring students from 12 schools to Alfred University for glass-themed competition Alfred University hosted the Glass Olympics Oct. 10-11, and the event was a success, drawing close to 220 students from 12 colleges and universities. The Glass Olympics brings together glass students and educators from across the country for a weekend of skill, creativity, and collaboration. Bl more PR

Hey Jane Calls for Change in Mifepristone Access Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Hey Jane, New York, a telehealth provider specializing in reproductive and sexual healthcare, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration urging the elimination of current restrictions on mifepristone access under the Single Shared System Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) Program. The letter specifically supports several citizen petitions related to this issue, calling for measures that minimize barriers to patient access to the more ST

HE[R]EAL - Her Reality: Reclaiming DDR* Through Women's Eyes (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * HE[R]EAL - Her Reality: Reclaiming DDR* Through Women's Eyes * Event Details Date October 28, 2025 \- October 29, 2025 Location Scandinavia House To mark 25 years of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA), Sweden's agency for peace, security, and development, are organizing more PR

Hidden markets unveiled in talk by Wharton economist Nov. 4 (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Hidden markets unveiled in talk by Wharton economist Nov. 4 * In a talk on Tuesday, Nov. 4, Wharton economist Judd Kessler will pull back the curtain on the hidden markets that determine who gets what in everyday life. Author of "Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want," Kessler will speak at 4:30 p.m. in Lewis Auditorium in Goldwin Smith Hall. He will offer insights about h more PR

Hofstra University: Play Inspired by Professor's Book Gets a Private Industry Reading (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 25 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Play Inspired by Professor's Book Gets a Private Industry Reading The Tetonic Theater Project presented an industry reading of Casa Cushman, a new play inspired by Dr. Lisa Merrill's 1999 biography, When Romeo Was a Woman. Dr. Merrill, a Hofstra University professor of rhetoric and performance studies, won the 2000 Joe A. Callaway Prize for best book in theater or drama and theatre published in the United Sta more PR

Hope College Presents Acclaimed Organist David Briggs on Nov. 04 (10)
HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- Hope College issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Hope College Presents Acclaimed Organist David Briggs on Nov. 04 Hope College will welcome world-renowned organist David Briggs for a recital on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 6 p.m. in the Howard Recital Hall. David Briggs, Organist Emeritus of Gloucester Cathedral, UK more PR

Human Rights Watch Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Human Rights Watch Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment * Human Rights Watch (HRW) welcomes the opportunity to provide information to the Special Rapporteur to inform her upcoming report to the United Nations Human Rights Council in its sixty-first session. This submission focuses on the health impacts of air pollution caus more PR

Infrared Recovery Experience Launches at Four Seasons New York Downtown for NYC Marathon Runners (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 24 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Infrared Recovery Experience Launches at Four Seasons New York Downtown for NYC Marathon Runners * This November, marathon runners and wellness seekers alike are invited to rest, recover, and recharge at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown following the 2025 New York City Marathon weekend. With a focus on holistic recovery and athletic performance, the Hotel's celebrat more PR

IPG Launches 'SheFront' to Boost Investment in Women-Owned Media (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Interpublic Group (IPG), New York, has introduced an initiative, the SheFront, aimed at celebrating women's diverse influence and creating new investment pathways for women-owned media platforms. The initiative was unveiled at Advertising Week New York during a discussion between Interpublic's Executive Director of Inclusion & Impact, Carol Frazer Haynesworth, and Advertising Week's Chief Client Officer, Louise Dilulio. The SheFront, which debuted at the fifth annual IP more PR

Jeff Kinney Visits Storyvoice to Share Sneak Peak and Read Aloud of New Book (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Jeff Kinney Visits Storyvoice to Share Sneak Peak and Read Aloud of New Book International bestselling author Jeff Kinney celebrated the release of his 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper, with an interactive session on Scholastic's Storyvoice. Kinney joined Storyvoice host Michael Clarke, Senior Director, New Media Initiatives and Sto more PR

Joint Statement on the Signing of the UN Convention on Cybercrime (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Joint Statement on the Signing of the UN Convention on Cybercrime * We, the undersigned organizations, remain deeply concerned that the UN Convention Against Cybercrime (UNCC) will facilitate human rights abuses across borders. As some states head to Hanoi for the UNCC signing ceremony from October 25-26, we urge them to refrain from signing and ratifying the treaty and to use the occasion to h more PR

Kennedy Statement on Ending of Canada Trade Talks (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Statement on Ending of Canada Trade Talks * Congressman Tim Kennedy, Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States will end all trade talks with Canada: "President Trump's impulsive decision to end trade discussions with Canada shows how unserious he is about fixing our broken econ more PR

Kotlikoff: Education is key to a better future (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Kotlikoff: Education is key to a better future * Societal divisions and seismic shifts in technology make this "an enormously consequential time for our university, for all of higher education and for our country," President Michael I. Kotlikoff said Oct. 24 in the annual State of the University address. "Every university president now finds themself seeking, with fresh urgency, new answers to old questions ar more PR

Largest Audience For "NBA Tip-Off" Doubleheader Since 2010 as NBA Returned to NBC and Debuted on Peacock (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Largest Audience For "NBA Tip-Off" Doubleheader Since 2010 as NBA Returned to NBC and Debuted on Peacock The NBA returned to NBC and debuted on Peacock in thrilling fashion on Tuesday night with the first "NBA Tip-Off" double overtime game in 20 years and star-studded performances across a pair of Western Conference matchups, delivering the largest "NBA Tip-Off" doubleheader audie more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL WITH REV. AL SHARPTON: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED BY THESE EXTREMISTS" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL WITH REV. AL SHARPTON: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED BY THESE EXTREMISTS" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin' It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he pointed out Republican hypocrisy on protecting Medicaid, preserving SNAP and standing for law and order, while Democrats remain committed to the  more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL WITH REV. AL SHARPTON: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED BY THESE EXTREMISTS" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL WITH REV. AL SHARPTON: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED BY THESE EXTREMISTS" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin' It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he pointed out Republican hypocrisy on protecting Medicaid, preserving SNAP and standing for law and order, while Democrats remain committed to the righteous fight for the he more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO ADDRESS THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS THAT'S CRUSHING PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO ADDRESS THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS THAT'S CRUSHING PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats will continue to work to end the Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis devastating everyday Americans ac more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO ADDRESS THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS THAT'S CRUSHING PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO ADDRESS THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS THAT'S CRUSHING PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats will continue to work to end the Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis devastating everyday Americans across the country. ALICIA more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "COSTS AREN'T GOING DOWN. INFLATION IS MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "COSTS AREN'T GOING DOWN. INFLATION IS MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he highlighted that as inflation and the cost of living continue to increase, Democrats are committed to fighting to end the Republican healthcare crisis and the government shutdown.  more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "COSTS AREN'T GOING DOWN. INFLATION IS MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "COSTS AREN'T GOING DOWN. INFLATION IS MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he highlighted that as inflation and the cost of living continue to increase, Democrats are committed to fighting to end the Republican healthcare crisis and the government shutdown. BECKY QUICK: Alright, let' more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE RICKEY SMILEY MORNING SHOW: "THEY WOULD RATHER SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN THAN PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING ALL THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE RICKEY SMILEY MORNING SHOW: "THEY WOULD RATHER SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN THAN PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING ALL THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY" * This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, where he broke down how Republicans are attacking healthcare, federal workers and democracy itself  more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES TO BLOOMBERG: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE BEING HURT" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO BLOOMBERG: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE BEING HURT" * This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Bloomberg's David Gura to discuss the Trump-Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis that is hurting people all across the country. The full interview can be watched here. (link is external) LEADER JEFFRIES: As Democrats, we con more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES TO BLOOMBERG: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE BEING HURT" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO BLOOMBERG: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE BEING HURT" * This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Bloomberg's David Gura to discuss the Trump-Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis that is hurting people all across the country. The full interview can be watched here. LEADER JEFFRIES: As Democrats, we continue to make clear to our Republican colleag more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN POLICIES ARE MAKING LIFE TOO EXPENSIVE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN POLICIES ARE MAKING LIFE TOO EXPENSIVE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Republicans are nowhere to be found as inflation and costs continue to skyrocket, Democrats are ready, willing and able to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that lowers he more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN POLICIES ARE MAKING LIFE TOO EXPENSIVE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN POLICIES ARE MAKING LIFE TOO EXPENSIVE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Republicans are nowhere to be found as inflation and costs continue to skyrocket, Democrats are ready, willing and able to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that lowers healthcare costs and ends th more PR

M&T Bank Corporation to Participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation to Participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference * BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2025 \M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) will participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference being held in Boston, MA. Representatives of M&T are scheduled to deliver a presentation to investors and analysts on Nov more PR

Macy's, Marvel, NBA Launch Exclusive Spider-Man Collection (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Macy's, New York, has unveiled an exclusive collection inspired by Marvel's Spider-Man, created in partnership with Marvel and the NBA. This assortment is available in select stores, online, and through the Macy's app. The collection pays homage to the iconic web-slinger and features adults' and children's apparel, accessories, and home decor, all incorporating NBA iconography. The debut of the merchandise coincides with the return of the Spider-Man balloon for the second more PR

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: NYC Mayoral Debate Exposed Zohran Mamdani as Man Who Has Never Dealt With Reality (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Oct. 24, 2025, to the New York Post: * * * NYC Mayoral Debate Exposed Zohran Mamdani as Man Who Has Never Dealt with Reality By Douglas Murray Finally, Zohran Mamdani had to face the difficult questions. At this week's final Mayoral debate the gloves finally came off. Why does Mamdani think he can run this city when he couldn't even turn up for work when he was in the legislature? Why does he thi more PR

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: What's the Future of Racial Gerrymandering? (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Oct. 24, 2025, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * What's the Future of Racial Gerrymandering? By John Ketcham The problem lies not with the statute but with Thornburg v. Gingles's (1986) framework for vote dilution. "Justices Question Election Maps' Use of Race" (Page One, Oct. 16) suggests that the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais could weaken the Voting Rights Act. The problem lies more PR

Manhattan Institute: Report - The Fiscal Impact of Immigrants and Skills-Based Immigration (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (TNSbrep) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release: * * * New Report: The Fiscal Impact of Immigrants and Skills-Based Immigration Rebalancing immigration toward skill and youth could stabilize U.S. debt and boost growth * Discussions about U.S. immigration reform often focus on whether to restrict or expand immigration. In a new Manhattan Institute report, fellow Daniel Di Martino reframes the debate and proposes a better question: who, rather than ho more PR

MDpanel CEO Jason Erdell '95 talks AI, adaptability in Cheng Lecture (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * MDpanel CEO Jason Erdell '95 talks AI, adaptability in Cheng Lecture * At a time when artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the globe, Cornell Engineering alumnus Jason Erdell '95 returned to campus Oct. 17 to offer students a candid look at how to thrive in a time of rapid technological change. Erdell, chairman and CEO of MDpanel, delivered his talk as part of the Mei-Mei Wei and Amy Cheng more PR

Momentum Builds for UB's Entry-Level Manufacturing Technician Program (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 25 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Momentum builds for UB's Entry-Level Manufacturing Technician program The effort is strengthening WNY's advanced manufacturing workforce pipeline * The Entry-Level Manufacturing Technician (EMT) training program, a dynamic initiative from the University at Buffalo Center for Industrial Effectiveness (UB TCIE), is preparing Western New Yorkers for careers in advance more PR

Mount Sinai Study Finds Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Rare Among Individuals With Isolated Brain Injuries (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Study Finds Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Rare Among Individuals With Isolated Brain Injuries * Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is more common in people who experience extensive repetitive head impacts, and infrequent among individuals with isolated brain injuries or less extensive impacts, researchers from the Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai more PR

New NJ Poll: Mikie Sherrill Holds 9-Point Lead in Race for Governor (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Democrats for Education Reform issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * New NJ Poll: Mikie Sherrill Holds 9-Point Lead in Race for Governor Overwhelming Majority of Voters Support Early Intervention Policies to Improve 3rd Grade Literacy * Trenton, NJ -- A new statewide poll commissioned by Education Reform Now Advocacy (ERNA) shows Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill holding a commanding 9-point lead (49% to 40%) over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli i more PR

Newmark Arranges Sale of Santal Thousand Oaks, a Premier Ventura County Multifamily Property (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Santal Thousand Oaks, a Premier Ventura County Multifamily Property Transaction Represents the First Unleveraged Institutional Purchase in Ventura County History[1] * Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Santal Thousand Oaks, a best-in-class, 142-unit mid-rise multifamily property located in Thousand Oaks, California. The transaction represents the first unleveraged institu more PR

Niagara University and Partners Highlight Special Olympics Course at National Conference (10)
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 25 -- Niagara University issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Niagara University and Partners Highlight Special Olympics Course at National Conference A team from Niagara University and their partners from People, Inc. and Think College presented at the State of the Art conference in Syracuse, N.Y., on Oct. 22, 2025. During their session, the team discussed how the university's Special Olympics Coaching and Games Management course has set the stage f more PR

NIH Awards $10 Million for the New York Regional Diabetes Research Center (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * NIH Awards $10 Million for the New York Regional Diabetes Research Center * Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a five-year, $10.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create the New York Regional Diabetes Research Center (NYR-DRC), a newly expanded multi-institutional center co-led with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Weill Cor more PR

NYCEDC Announces Conversion of City-Owned East 34th Street Parking Lot Into Public Open Space (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * NYCEDC Announces Conversion of City-Owned East 34th Street Parking Lot into Public Open Space Long Advocated by the Community New Waterfront Site to be Revitalized into Accessible Community Amenities Including Gathering, Relaxation, and Fitness Areas Building on Wide-Ranging Local Public Realm Improvements Underway in SPARC Kips Bay Project * New York City Economic De more PR

NYSNA NURSES TAKE ACTION ACROSS THE CITY TO DEFEND NYC'S HEALTHCARE (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The New York State Nurses Association issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * NYSNA NURSES TAKE ACTION ACROSS THE CITY TO DEFEND NYC'S HEALTHCARE Nurses Joined with Community Allies and Elected Officials for Week of Action to Ensure There Are Always Enough Nurses to Care for Our City Amidst Looming Medicaid Cuts, NYSNA Nurses Speak Out About How Hospitals Can Defend Safe Patient Care * On Thursday, Oct. 23, New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) nu more PR

Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers Select Turner, AECOM Hunt Joint Venture for New Arena (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers Select Turner, AECOM Hunt Joint Venture for New Arena * The Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers announced today they have selected a joint venture led by Turner Construction and AECOM Hunt as the construction manager for their new state-of-the-art arena in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The joint venture, named PACT+, will also in more PR

Plug Power, Edgewood Renewables Partner for Nevada Sustainable Fuels Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Plug Power Inc., Slingerlands, New York, has announced a strategic partnership with Edgewood Renewables to support the development and construction of an advanced renewable fuel facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The facility is designed to process waste biomass feedstocks to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel (RD), and biomethanol. The production process will also utilize renewable natural gas and low-carbon hydrogen. All final products are class more PR

Plug Power, Floor & Decor Launch Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fleet (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Plug Power Inc., Slingerlands, New York, has deployed its GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell systems and GenFuel hydrogen infrastructure at a Floor & Decor distribution center in Frederickson, Washington. This collaboration marks the specialty retailer's first implementation of a zero-emission material handling fleet. Plug equipped the Floor & Decor facility with a complete hydrogen ecosystem, powering 77 pieces of material handling equipment. The infrastructure includes a 10,00 more PR

Private Equity Deal Value Hits Record US$310b as Confidence Returns: EY Analysis (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (TNSrep) -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, presented the following news release: * * * Private equity deal value hits record US$310b as confidence returns: EY analysis * Deal momentum strengthened as narrowing valuation gaps and improved financing conditions supported record deployment * Exit activity rose 40% year on year, aided by stronger IPO markets * Fundraising remained soft, but emerging retail channels and new US 401(k) access more PR

Reed & Whitehouse Criticize Trump's Brazen Shakedown Demand for DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Criticize Trump's Brazen Shakedown Demand for DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and Sheldon Whitehouse, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, criticized President Donald Trump for pursuing a $230 million payout from  more PR

Reed & Whitehouse Criticize Trump's Brazen Shakedown Demand for DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Criticize Trump's Brazen Shakedown Demand for DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and Sheldon Whitehouse, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, criticized President Donald Trump for pursuing a $230 million pay more PR

S&P Global Enhances Capital IQ Pro With AI-Powered Multi-Document Analysis (10)
WASHINGTON, October 22 -- S&P Global, New York, has introduced significant AI-powered enhancements to its flagship S&P Capital IQ Pro platform, aiming to accelerate financial analysis and deliver comprehensive insights with transparency. The upgrades, spearheaded by Document Intelligence 2.0, address the growing industry demand for faster, more actionable intelligence in an increasingly complex global economy, according to the company. The core of the release is Document Intelligence 2.0, which more PR

S&P Global Partners With Eightfold AI to Drive Skills-Based Workforce Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- S&P Global, New York, has announced a strategic partnership with Eightfold AI to launch an innovative talent intelligence platform, aiming to strengthen workforce development and enable skills-based career mobility across the organization. The firm will adopt Eightfold AI's Talent Design framework, blending human expertise with advanced AI capabilities. This is intended to enhance skills-based career architecture, benchmark roles against global markets, and unlock data-dr more PR

S&P Global to Launch First AI-Enhanced Sector Rotation Index (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- S&P Global, New York, is expanding its S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) offerings with the launch of the S&P 500 3AI Sector Rotator Index, an innovative benchmark that is the firm's first to use predictive modeling powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The index will leverage machine learning to analyze company data and market signals to forecast sector performance, enabling systematic and adaptive allocations across S&P 500 sectors. This launch marks the beginning of a more PR

September 2025 - Decline in Streaming, Growth in TV in Poland (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * September 2025 - Decline in Streaming, Growth in TV in Poland * Warsaw - Poland, October 20, 2025 - Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, has published its latest All Screens Video Landscape report for September, covering viewership (a combination of total reach and time spent) across four screens: televisions, PCs/laptops, smart more PR

Sharp Partners With Atlantic for Production Print Expansion (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), Montvale, New Jersey, announced on October 22, 2025, the official addition of Atlantic, Tomorrow's Office to its Production Authorized Dealer Program. The new partnership significantly broadens Sharp's national production print footprint, specifically targeting the highly competitive New York Metropolitan area. The agreement allows Atlantic, which offers award-winning business technology and managed IT services, to more PR

Social Security IG: Match of New York State Death Information Against Social Security Administration Records (10)
WOODLAWN, Maryland, Oct. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Social Security Administration Inspector General issued a three-page memorandum (No. 022402) on Sept. 16, 2025, entitled "Match of New York State Death Information Against Social Security Administration Records:" * * * MEMORANDUM To: Frank Bisignano, Commissioner From: Michelle L. Anderson, Acting Inspector General Subject: Match of New York State Death Information Against Social Security Administration Records This memorandum presents the resu more PR

Spring Health Advocates for Responsible AI in Digital Mental Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Spring Health, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to engage thoughtfully with the evolving field of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in digital mental health medical devices. The letter aligns with the upcoming meeting of the FDA's Digital Health Advisory Committee, scheduled for November 6, focusing on the regulation and oversight of AI-enabled mental health tools. In its letter, Spring Health emph more ST

State Social Policies Reduce Joint Pain Prevalence, According to UB Study (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * State social policies reduce joint pain prevalence, according to UB study States with more generous social policies, such as Medicaid expansion and higher minimum wage, have fewer people reporting chronic joint pain related to arthritis, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo researcher. The paper published in The Journal of Pain used data from more PR

To Remain Vital in Today's World, United Nations Needs Comprehensive Reform, Say General Assembly Presidents on Eightieth Anniversary of Organization (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * To Remain Vital in Today's World, United Nations Needs Comprehensive Reform, Say General Assembly Presidents on Eightieth Anniversary of Organization * The Council of Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly congratulates the United Nations on the eightieth anniversary of its founding. On this historic occasion, it is vitally important to recognize and celebrate the achievements which the Organization h more PR

Two Defendants Convicted of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Two Defendants Convicted of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS * Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, Abdullah At Taqi, 26, of Queens, was convicted by a jury on all counts of an indictment charging him and co-defendant Mohamad David Hashimi with conspiring and attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign  more PR

Two Defendants Convicted of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Two Defendants Convicted of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS Defendants Used Bitcoin, Paypal and GoFund Me to Collectively Transfer Thousands of Dollars To ISIS, Which Were Disguised in Part as Charitable Giving Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Abdullah At Taqi was convicted by a jury on all three counts of an more PR

UK Ambassador Kariuki Praises UN Charter, Calls for Security Council Reform and Condemns Russia at U.N. Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Ambassador James Kariuki, United Kingdom's Charge d'affaires to the United Nations, delivered a statement at the United Nations in New York on Oct. 24, 2025, celebrating the organization's 80th year and affirming that the UN's founding principles remain "as essential today as they were 80 years ago." Speaking at a U.N. Security Council meeting on the future of the UN, Kariuki praised the UN's historical role in preventing conflict and providing humanitarian aid, while ca more PR

UK Special Envoy Smith Affirms Freedom of Religion or Belief is Central to UK Human Rights Approach (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- David Smith, United Kingdom special envoy for freedom of religion or belief, delivered a statement at the United Nations Third Committee meeting in New York on Oct. 24, 2025, declaring that the right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is central to the UK's human rights approach. Smith asserted that upholding FoRB is essential for open, stable, and prosperous societies and is integral to addressing global challenges like conflict and migration. Referencing a report  more PR

UN Treaty Signing Highlights Vietnam's Curb on Online Dissent (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * UN Treaty Signing Highlights Vietnam's Curb on Online Dissent * Vietnam's longstanding record of cracking down on online dissent makes it a fitting host for the signing ceremony of the deeply flawed United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. State representatives convening in Hanoi on October 25 should understand that without adequate human rights safeguards, this new treaty risks being used more PR

United Nations Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Welcomes Advisory Opinion by International Court of Justice (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * United Nations Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Welcomes Advisory Opinion by International Court of Justice * The following statement was issued today by the Bureau of the General Assembly's Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People: The Bureau of the Committee recalls that the request for the Advisory Opinion was initiated by the General Assembly in pursuit of accountabi more PR

Vistra Expands Generation Fleet With Natural Gas Plant Acquisition (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Vistra, Irving, Texas, announced the completion of its acquisition of seven modern natural gas generation facilities from Lotus Infrastructure Partners. The transaction, totaling approximately 2,600 MW of capacity, closed after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. The acquisition geographically expands Vistra's diverse generation portfolio, adding highly efficient assets across several key competitive markets, including PJM, New England, New York, and California. more PR

Which discipline should survive the end of the world? (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Which discipline should survive the end of the world? * Five professors from across campus will advocate that their discipline is the most important to save for the future in the annual Apocalypse Debate, sponsored by Logos, the undergraduate philosophy journal and club. The debate, set for 5 p.m. Nov. 6 in Room G01 of Uris Hall, asks the professors to consider the following scenario: There will be a catacly more PR

Wise Advocates For Stronger Consumer Financial Data Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Wise, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advocating for the protection and enhancement of consumer financial data rights. The letter emphasizes the importance of maintaining consumer control over financial data as the Bureau reassesses the Personal Financial Data Rights Rule. In the letter, Wise applauded the CFPB for reopening discussions on the rule, which is crucial for empowering consumers in an increasingly  more ST

World Court: Israel Needs to Allow UN Aid into Gaza (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * World Court: Israel Needs to Allow UN Aid into Gaza * (The Hague) - Israel should comply with its obligation to cooperate with the United Nations by ensuring the unhindered provision of essential aid to Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in an October 22, 2025 advisory opinion, Human Rights Watch said today. The court co more PR