OAKLAND, California, May 29 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: May 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic How YOU Can Take Action Amidst Escalating Anti-Trans Attacks The Trump Administration is relentless in its attacks on the rights, safety, and dignity of trans and gender diverse people. Starting his second term, Trump immediately used the power of e more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * ACLJ Defends Families and the First Amendment as States Rally Behind App Store Accountability By Jordan Sekulow The ACLJ has just filed a major amicus brief in Computer & Communications Industry Association v. Paxton, now pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. At stake is a transformational effort - already gaining traction across the country - to restore parental authority in the digital age through laws like the Texas Ap more PR

NEW YORK, May 31 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Posthumously Honors Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky with Ofir Libshtein Bridge Builder Award * American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today posthumously honored Sarah Milgrim (z"l) and Yaron Lischinsky (z"l) with the Ofir Libshtein Bridge Builder Award. Sarah and Yaron, who were murdered outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., following an AJC ACCESS D.C. more PR

NEW YORK, May 31 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Releases Groundbreaking Playbook to Combat Evolving Antisemitism * Informed by the lived experiences of 60+ experts, AJC's Combating Antisemitism Playbook includes tailored recommendations for leaders in 13 sectors across society In response to surging antisemitism in the United States that is increasingly violent, American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released its Combating Antisemitism Playbook, a new framework to enable l more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Marches in the Israel Day on Fifth Parade * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul marched in the annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade in New York City. B-ROLL of the Governor marching in the parade is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available h more PR

NEW YORK, June 1 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Building Pride in LGBTQ+ Lives * This Pride Month, we spotlight some recent achievements and contributions of Graduate Center faculty, students, and alumni -from a new LGBTQ Studies certificate to a major biography of James Baldwin to research shaping everything from relationships to robotics. Together, these stories show LGBTQ+ scholarship effecting change across disciplines and in diverse realms of public life. When federal cuts forced a more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 29 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by Stuart Trew, director of the Trade and Investment Research Project: * * * CUSMA review comes into focus What Trump and the Democrats agree about the future of North American trade - In just over a month, North American governments are expected to decide the future of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). More likely, they will decide how to decide that future. It's still not clear to anyone, probably U.S. trade neg more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch, chair emeritus with the Economics Program: * * * The Return of the Alien Tort Statute One of the things that makes trade interesting is that most of its battles are never really over. They may go away temporarily, but they always return for another round. A current example of that is the Alien Tort Statute (ATS). This law has a long history. It is embedded in the Judiciary Act of 1789, one of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Luke Rosiak, investigative reporter at the Daily Wire, Nashville, Tennessee, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Blowing the Whistle: Inside the Grift that Keeps Giving": * * * Thank you Senator Ernst, Senator Markey, committee members. It's an honor to join you to discuss The Daily Wire's investigation into Medicaid home health waiver programs. In February, the Department of Health and Human Services released a database show more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 28, 2026: * * * Appeals Court Delivers Blow to North Tonawanda Crypto Operation, Reinforces New York's Climate Law Victory -- Today's ruling in the Digihost/Fortistar appeal makes clear that state agencies must comply with the climate law's mandates and remain accountable to impacted communities, even after the State has weakened parts of the law - NORTH TONAWANDA, NY -- Today, the New York State Appellate Division, Third Department, ruled that New Y more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * California bill requiring full disclosure of chemicals in diapers passes Assembly floor SACRAMENTO - The California State Assembly on March 26 decisively approved a bill that would give parents a complete list of what's in their baby's diaper. Assembly Bill 1901 cleared the Assembly with a bipartisan vote of 68-1. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. If enacted, it would require manufacturers of children's diapers sold, dist more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * HUD Pulls the Plug on Emotional Support Animal Guidance: 5 Steps for Education Housing Administrators Federal housing officials just formally stripped emotional support animals of their protected status in housing, a sweeping policy change that will directly affect how college and university housing offices process accommodation requests from students with disabilities. On May 22, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development issued an enforceme more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Fleet Health Inc., New York, a health data infrastructure company specializing in secure, standards-based data foundations for research and drug safety, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The company advocates for a design shift emphasizing AI deployed directly at clinical sites alongside centralized analytics to enhance data fidelity and timeliness (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4390). In its response t more ST

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Fried Frank Launches Proprietary AI Platform for Asset Management Practice Fried Frank has developed and launched FundAssist, a proprietary AI-powered platform that enhances document search and drafting capabilities across private fund formation, ongoing fund operations and related transactions. FundAssist, exclusively developed by Fried Frank, is currently accessible to the firm's asset management, regulatory and tax law more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Grantmakers in the Arts, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns over the proposed Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The letter highlights potential adverse effects of the NPRM's earnings premium metric on arts and cultural education programs when determining eligibility for Title IV federal student aid (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). GIA, representing nearly 300 arts and culture funders nationwide,  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association, representing 160 not-for-profit and public hospitals and health systems across four states, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing opposition to the department's proposed rule titled "Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States." The proposed rule, published on March 27, 2026, aims to alter wage level calculations for workers on visas such as the H-1B and those applyin more ST

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 (TNSxrep) -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release: * * * April 2026 Visitor Spending Increased Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals Total spending by visitors in April 2026 was $1.77 billion (measured in nominal dollars), a 4.8 percent increase from April 2025, according to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). There were 828,959 total visitors in April 2026, down slightly from April 2025 (833,219 vi more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Giorgi Gogia, deputy director for Europe and Central Asia Division, and senior research assistant Anahit Chilingaryan: * * * What Rights Observers Are Watching in Armenia's Elections Armenia will hold parliamentary elections on June 7 that will determine the country's next government. Whichever party or parties prevail, what happens after the vote may prove whether Armenia has built foundations strong enough since independence to protect human more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Intellectual Asset Management Honors Hunton in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Hunton was recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals. The firm was recognized in the following categories: * Patent Litigation in New York * Patent Prosecution in New York * Patent Litigation in Washington, DC * Patent Prosecution in Washington, DC * Patent Prosecution in Texas The following attorneys were recognized individuall more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by editorial assistant Jonah Reisboard in its China Brief: * * * The Chinese 'Rules and Future' of Global Trade Executive Summary: * The People's Republic of China (PRC) is shaping global trade standards in data control and customs clearance. These standards give preference to Chinese platforms that provide Beijing with end-to-end visibility into global shipping. * No Western equivalent of this system exists, and the resulting data asymmetry cou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 31 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELANEY HALL OVERSIGHT VISIT * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after conducting an oversight visit this morning at ICE's Delaney Hall detention facility alongside New Jersey Reps. Rob Menendez, LaMonica McIver and Josh Gottheimer. The conditions of confinement we witnessed firsthand and discussed with approximately two dozen detainees at the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELANEY HALL OVERSIGHT VISIT * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after conducting an oversight visit this morning at ICE's Delaney Hall detention facility alongside New Jersey Reps. Rob Menendez, LaMonica McIver and Josh Gottheimer. The conditions of confinement we witnessed firsthand and discussed with approximately two dozen detainees at the Delaney Hall detention ce more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following written testimony by Todd A. Cox, associate director-counsel of the Legal Defense Fund, from a May 19, 2026, hearing entitled "Enforcing Callais: Implementing the Supreme Court's Command Against Racial Gerrymandering": * * * I. INTRODUCTION Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and members of the Committee: My name is Todd A. Cox, and I am Associate Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund ("LDF"). Thank you for the opportunity to testify  more PR

NEW YORK, May 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Legal Organizations File Lawsuit Over Immigration Detention Conditions at Camp East Montana in El Paso's Fort Bliss Military Base * EL PASO, Texas -Legal organizations sued Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Friday night over inhumane conditions at Camp East Montana, a massive imm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce addressed a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor endorsing the agency's proposed rule to expand investment choices in 401(k) plans. The Chamber highlighted the importance of allowing private market strategies, such as private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, to enhance retirement savings diversification for private sector workers, especially those from historically underserved communities in New York. The organization emphasized disparities betw more ST

ALBANY, New York, May 29 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Magazine names seven attorneys to 2026 'Best of Legal' list Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to share that Los Angeles Magazine has named seven of the firm's attorneys to the publication's inaugural "Best of Legal" list. Nixon Peabody's 2026 "Best of Legal" honorees come from a variety of practice areas and include: * Stratton Constantinides, Environmental and Affordable Housing & Real Estate * Daniel Deaton, Project Fina more PR

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal * Paramount's financing scheme needs FCC approval so Saudi Arabia, UAE & Qatar can own significant stakes in its television stations Foreign governments hostile to a free press could exert extraordinary influence over CNN, CBS News, 60 Minutes & local Paramount-owned TV stations in more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The M&A Advisor Recognizes Two Morgan Lewis Partners as Emerging Leaders LONDON and PHILADELPHIA: Morgan Lewis partners Robert Hutton and Avryl Klich have been named by The M&A Advisor to its 17th Annual Emerging Leaders list, which recognizes notable professionals aged 40 and younger across the mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate finance, and restructuring sectors who "demonstrate exceptional vision, resili more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 28 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study Finds Awe-Inspiring Nature Helps People Connect to Science A new study finds that when people engage in participatory science activities that involve awe-inspiring natural phenomena, such as an eclipse, they more closely identify with science and feel a greater sense of belonging. Participatory science, also called citizen science, refers to projects in which members of the public contribute to the scientific process. " more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Forest Management Project at Lafayetteville Multiple Use Area Upcoming Project will Support Regional Forest Bioeconomy, Regenerate Oak Tree Growth, and Enhance Wildlife Habitat * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced an upcoming forest management project on the 715-acre Lafayetteville Multiple Use Area in the Town of Milan, Dutchess County. The project wil more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 27 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Commissioner Lefton and Attorney General James Deliver $1.34 Million for New York Farmers Funding Secured from Illegal Pollution Settlement Will Support 35 Innovative Farming Projects Across 25 Farms * NEW YORK - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and Attorney General Letitia James today awarded more than $1.34 million in grants to support farmers in Delaw more PR

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, May 28 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release: * * * Engineer Nathalie Pierre-Georges Named Head of Brooklyn Infrastructure Construction First Woman in DDC's 29-Year History to Lead a Borough's Construction * NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Paul A. Ochoa announced today that civil engineer Nathalie Pierre-Georges, who started with DDC in 2006, has been named Assistant Commissioner in charge of Brooklyn Infrastructure Construction more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 27 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * Regents Actions in 37 Professional Discipline Cases The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the summary suspension of 1 license and 1 certificate, surrender of 2 licenses, and 33 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct outlined in that particular case. I. SUMMARY SUSPENSIONS Nursing Viktor Ivanovich Petrovets a/k/a Viktor I. Petrovets, Registered Prof more PR

BRONX, New York, May 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * New York Aquarium to Honor World Oceans Day with Weekend-Long Ocean Shell-a-bration Party for All Ages * BROOKLYN, N.Y. -May 30, 2026 - Make a splash this summer at the New York Aquarium's Ocean Shell-a-bration Weekend, a festive, family-friendly event that celebrates the vital role oceans play in our lives. In honor of World Oceans Day (June 8) and National Oceans Month, the event runs June 6-7 from 11 AM-4:30 PM  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 27 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $1.8M WALKERBILT PARK IN PENN YAN Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Park Features Playground, Pavilion and ADA Accessible Walking Path * New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley announced the completion of the $1.8 million Walkerbilt Park, a key project supported by the Village of Penn Yan Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The project, which is part of the large more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release: * * * NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND HOMES & COMMUNITY RENEWAL ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF $13 MILLION MIXED-USE REVITALIZATION PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER Harper's Corner Restores Four Historic Buildings at Intersection of East Main Street-North Clinton Avenue Into Affordable Commercial Space and Workforce Housing * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Harper's Corner, a $12.8 million mixed-use redevelopment project tha more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Northeast College of Health Sciences, a specialized chiropractic institution based in Seneca Falls, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed implementation of the Earnings Premium measure under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The College expressed concerns about the metric's applicability and fairness for its graduates across chiropractic, massage therapy, and applied clinical nutrition programs. The letter highlights that the Earn more ST

WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 31 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * NYPA to Launch Modernization Project of Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center Upgrades to Enhance Exhibits, Improve Visitor Experience and Preserve Historic 1881 Barn New Nuclear Education Exhibit to ExploreAdvanced Nuclear Technologies and Career Pathways * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced it will begin a restoration and enhancement project at the visitors center for the Blenheim-Gilboa (B-G) Pumped Storage Power Pro more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Continues Strong Showing in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Rankings Twelve attorneys from Pillsbury's Intellectual Property team were honored in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000 for their exceptional achievements in the field. The firm's IP practice also earned Bronze and Recommended rankings for its transactional, litigation and prosecution capabilities across California, the DC Metro Area and Texas, reinforcing its national presence and reputation for ex more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Real Estate Board of New York submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division addressing their request for information on the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act's premerger reporting requirements. REBNY focused on the real estate exemptions under 16 CFR Sections 802.2 and 802.5, as well as the Real Estate Investment Trust exemption under Section 7A(c)(1) of the Clayton Act. The association argued strongly against removing these exemptions, emphasizing the uniqu more ST

SYRACUSE, New York, June 1 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * SRC Demonstrates Autonomous Sensing and Edge-Processing Software at TechID Day 2026 Company highlights innovation in edge computing, autonomy and small form factor mission systems supporting the evolving operational landscape - SRC Inc., a global, not-for-profit, defense research and development company, today announced its recent participation in TechID Day 2026, an invite-only in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- AKF Consulting Group, an SEC-registered municipal advisor specializing in State-run Investment and Savings Programs, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service expressing support for the National Association of State Treasurers' recommendations on the implementation of Trump Accounts under Section 530A. The letter emphasizes the critical role that states could play in the administration, outreach, and sustainability of the program. The letter highlights severa more ST

ALBANY, New York, May 29 -- The State University of New York issued the following statement on May 28, 2026, by Chancellor John B. King: * * * Statement from Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees on the Enacted FY 2026-27 State Budget "SUNY is on the move, and we are grateful for the strong support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature and their continued investment in our students and campuses. SUNY is expanding what it means to deliver affordable academic excellence--growing academic and research programs led by our estee more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 29 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following Q&A on May 28, 2026, involving Mary Arvin, director of Title IX Compliance and Sexual Misconduct Response and Title IX coordinator: * * * 5 Questions with Mary Arvin, Director of Title IX Compliance and Sexual Misconduct Response The University at Albany welcomes Mary Arvin as director of Title IX Compliance and Sexual Misconduct Response and Title IX coordinator. She joined UAlbany last month after previously serving as Title IX coordinator at SUNY Cobleskill. Arvi more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Tomorrow at ASCO 2026: Roswell Park Researchers Spotlight New Insights in Breast Cancer, Myeloma Care and AI * BUFFALO, N.Y. and CHICAGO -Experts from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are presenting new findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, the world's largest clinical cancer research gathering. Among these new studies are presentations tomorrow exploring em more PR

NEW YORK, May 26 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news wrap up: * * * What They're Saying About Operations Epic and Economic Fury and Project Freedom--May 23-26, 2026 President Donald Trump | Truth Social "The enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed, or, preferably in conjunction and coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran, destroyed in place or, at another acceptable location, with the Atomic Energy Commission, or its equivalent, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding NOAA's proposed rule to revise Recreational Atlantic Shark Fishery Management. The letter addresses NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service proposal offering recommendations aimed at improving conservation efforts and aligning management practices with shark species' biology and life history along the eastern seaboard (Docket No. NOAA-NMFS-2024-0039). WCS, an organization  more ST