WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "STRONG, PROUD, AND PATRIOTIC": CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DELIVERS ANNUAL STATE OF THE HUDSON VALLEY ADDRESS, RECOMMITS TO BUILDING MORE AFFORDABLE, SAFE, FREE HUDSON VALLEY * "Strong, Proud, and Patriotic": Congressman Pat Ryan Delivers Annual State of the Hudson Valley Address, Recommits to Building More Affordable, Safe, Free Hudson Valley Ryan delivers update on his fight in Washington to build a More more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Arrest and Arraignment of Buffalo Police Officer on Murder Charge * February 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and arraignment of Lance Woods, 53, of Lewiston, on the charge of Murder in the Second Degree in connection with the murder of Alexis Skoczylas. Lance Woods is a police officer with the B more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Leads Funding of Over $1 Billion to Neysa to Work Towards Building India's Leading AI Infrastructure Platform * Mumbai, February 16, 2026 - Neysa (the "Company") today announced that private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone (collectively, "Blackstone") and co-investors have entered into definitive agreements to invest in Neysa, enabling a $1.2 bill more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * When Consent Meets Reality: How Young Men Navigate Intimacy A new study suggests that young men overwhelmingly support affirmative sexual consent in principle--yet often find its verbal implementation difficult in practice. The research, led by scholars at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and Melbourne University's Department of General Practice and Primary  more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Feb. 15 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Darwin Day: When Evolution Turns Against Us -- Humans vs. Viruses * How has evolution shaped viral infection? How does humanity cope with viral diseases? Why do vaccines work well against one disease but not another? Why are drugs that work against bacteria ineffective against viruses? And how optimistic can we allow ourselves to be about the future? These questions were addressed recen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Environmental Advocates NY issued a response to the Trump administration's reported move to revoke the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency endangerment finding, a legal determination that underpins federal climate and greenhouse gas regulations. The organization stated that the endangerment finding serves as the scientific and legal foundation for national emissions standards and broader climate policy. According to the group, efforts to rescind the determination would w more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 15 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * From Rockefeller to Mayoral Fellow: UAlbany Grad Works to Broaden Albany's Appeal By Indiana Nash As a mayoral fellow for Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs, recent Rockefeller College graduate Sean Millington's days have been spent meeting people: community members, business owners and politicians. Just out of college -- he graduated with his bachelor's in political science in December -- it can get a bit ove more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $1.2 Million for Historical Centers Across New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1.2 million for historical societies across New York State. The $1.2 million investment includes $1 million for Weeksville Historical Center to ensure continued preservation of the site and allow the society to expand its community impact. Additionally, the State is gra more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $3.8 Million New York State African American Heritage Grant Program * Governor Hochul today announced a $3.8 million new grant program to support and promote the history and achievements of African Americans and people of African descent throughout the State. The New York State African American Heritage Grant Program (NYS AAH) will provide grants to assist nonprofit  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology announced that Assistant Professor Dillon Pranger of its College of Architecture has received a 2026 Faculty Design Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture for a project centered on sustainable, reusable construction. The award recognizes BoardWalk, a 40 foot temporary installation created in Bethel, New York, at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. Designed as a multifunctional gathering space, stage and v more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following statement: * * * UNFPA Statement on the Escalating Crisis for Women and Girls in South Sudan The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is deeply alarmed by the escalation of violence in Jonglei State, South Sudan, and the grave impact it is having on women and girls. As of mid-February at least 11 health facilities in Jonglei State have been closed, looted, or destroyed, and ambulances and equipment have been seiz more PR