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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for 2026-09-09 ( 166 items )  
'Heel-strike' allowed early humans to walk farther at cost of high impact forces (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Heel-strike' allowed early humans to walk farther at cost of high impact forces * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The average person takes thousands of steps each day, instinctively walking heel-to-toe. Although they hardly register them, those consistent heel-first strides are more unique to humans than previously thought and allowed early hominins to walk farther more efficiently, but at the cost of higher impact forces on bones and joints, acc more PR

136 Students Take the First Step Toward Becoming Physicians at RSOM White Coat Ceremony (10)
STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 8 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * 136 Students Take the First Step Toward Becoming Physicians at RSOM White Coat Ceremony * STONY BROOK, NY, September 8, 2026 - The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University welcomed 136 first-year medical students into the profession during its annual White Coat Ceremony on August 28 at the Staller Center for the Arts. The ceremony marked an important milestone for the incoming Class of 2030, as s more PR

25 Years Later, Mamdani Administration Opens City's 9/11 Records to the Public and Settles Multi-Year Legal Battle (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * 25 Years Later, Mamdani Administration Opens City's 9/11 Records to the Public and Settles Multi-Year Legal Battle What you should know * Mayor launches first public City portal for 9/11 records, including initial release of approximately 170,000 pages on health concerns, air quality and the City's response to the horrific attacks - including Harding Memo and "68 boxes" * Mamdani Administration will appoint dedicated personnel at DCAS  more PR

25 Years Later: Joe Andruzzi, '19, and Family Remember 9/11 (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 8 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * 25 Years Later: Joe Andruzzi, '19, and Family Remember 9/11 * Southern Connecticut State University football alumnus and three-time Super Bowl champion Joe Andruzzi '19 and his family were featured Tuesday night in ABC's 9/11: United We Stand - 25 Years Later, reflecting on their family's experience during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Andruzzi's three brothers -Billy, Jimmy, and Marc -served with the New York City Fire De more PR

41st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to Benefit The Buoniconti Fund (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * 41st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to Benefit The Buoniconti Fund * Sports champions and cultural icons will gather Oct. 5 in New York to raise support for The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis and the research programs of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. #2026 Great Sports Legends Dinner at a Glance * When: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. * Where: New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Sixth Ave. * Purpose: To s more PR

Accenture and Google Cloud Deepen Partnership With Formation of New Accenture Gemini Enterprise Business Group (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Accenture and Google Cloud Deepen Partnership with Formation of New Accenture Gemini Enterprise Business Group * The new group brings together Gemini Enterprise-certified professionals, and co-developed AI solutions, and will establish a 1,000 forward deployed engineer (FDE) workforce to accelerate AI value for enterprises globally * Designed to meet growing demand for Gemini Enterprise, the group builds on mo more PR

Accenture Appoints Emma Chalwin as Chief Marketing Officer (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Accenture Appoints Emma Chalwin as Chief Marketing Officer NEW YORK - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced the appointment of Emma Chalwin as Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Chalwin will oversee the global marketing and communications organizations and report to Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet. Chalwin joins Accenture from Workday, Inc., where she was Chief Marketing Officer with respo more PR

ADAO APPLAUDS RELEASE OF POST-9/11 RECORDS AND CALLS FOR OUTREACH TO AT-RISK NEW YORKERS (10)
REDONDO BEACH, California, Sept. 8 [Category: Medical] -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization posted the following news release: * * * ADAO APPLAUDS RELEASE OF POST-9/11 RECORDS AND CALLS FOR OUTREACH TO AT-RISK NEW YORKERS * BLOG: As More 9/11 Responders and Survivors Fall Ill, the Tragedy Continues 25 Years Later September 8, 2026 New portal can help rebuild trust, advance transparency, and connect eligible survivors with health care and compensation WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the nati more PR

AG Labrador Secures Major Legal Victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 8 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Secures Major Legal Victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energy production. Attorney General Labrador joined a coaliti more PR

Akin Strengthens Investment Management Practice With Middle East Partner Duo Andrea Dougall and Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Akin Strengthens Investment Management Practice with Middle East Partner Duo Andrea Dougall and Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira (Abu Dhabi and Dubai) - Akin announced today that Andrea Dougall and Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira have joined the firm as partners in its investment management practice in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. Having worked together previously, they reunite to expand Akin's full-service alternative investments offering  more PR

Albany Law School Launches The Daniel P. Nolan '78 Institute for Innovation in the Legal Profession (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Albany Law School Launches The Daniel P. Nolan '78 Institute for Innovation in the Legal Profession Albany Law School announced today the formal launch of The Daniel P. Nolan '78 Institute for Innovation in the Legal Profession. Established through the visionary leadership and philanthropic support of longtime trustee, alumnus, and business leader Dan Nolan '78. The new Institute will serve as a hub that will explore not just the future of legal education, but al more PR

America First Policy Institute: Back the Blue: A Policy Roadmap for Better Staffed, Better Supported Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following brief on September 2, 2026, by Greg Glod entitled "Back the Blue: A Policy Roadmap for Better Staffed, Better Supported Law Enforcement": Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary "Many of the best parts of America's history would have been impossible without police. All the freedoms we enjoy -- freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from fear -- sit on a foundation of public safety" (Bratton, 2015). These words were spoken by William Bratton,  more PR

American Express Earns No. 3 Spot on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators List (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Earns No. 3 Spot on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators List * American Express has earned the No. 3 spot on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list for 2026. The ranking evaluated companies around the world based on examples of innovation, investment in research and development, existing programs and overall culture. "At American Express, innovation is embedded in how we work across every  more PR

Artist Reggie Burrows Hodges on Display at Three Los Angeles Arts Institutions (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 8 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release: * * * Artist Reggie Burrows Hodges on Display at Three Los Angeles Arts Institutions * The J. Paul Getty Museum, California African American Museum (CAAM) and Art + Practice (A+P) announced today three exhibitions featuring new works by contemporary painter Reggie Burrows Hodges, largely inspired by artworks from Getty's collection. Reggie Burrows Hodges (b. 1965, Compton, California) creates paintings that engage with themes of memory, labor and more PR

As Canadian Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect, Gillibrand Issues Statement On President Trump's Reckless Trade War And Her Bill To Repeal It (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * As Canadian Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect, Gillibrand Issues Statement On President Trump's Reckless Trade War And Her Bill To Repeal It * Last Month, Gillibrand Announced Legislation To Repeal President Trump's 50% Tariffs On Canadian Goods Today, as President Trump's trade war with Canada rages on and Canada's 50% tariffs on American goods take effect, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "President Trump's c more PR

Ashurst Perkins Coie bolsters intellectual property team with addition of Robert Clarida (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ashurst Perkins Coie bolsters intellectual property team with addition of Robert Clarida * New York (September 8, 2026)-Ashurst Perkins Coie announced on Tuesday the addition of Robert (Bob) Clarida as of counsel to the firm's Trademark, Copyright, Internet & Advertising (Global) practice within the Intellectual Property (IP) division in New York. Bob advises clients in a wide range of industries including music, sof more PR

ATF, HSTF Partners Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea by Mexican National for Alien Smuggling Conspiracy Using Underground Tunnel (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * ATF, HSTF partners investigation leads to guilty plea by Mexican national for alien smuggling conspiracy using underground tunnel Case brought as part of Homeland Security Task Force initiative established by President Trump WASHINGTON --A Mexican national, Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez, 29, pleaded guilty today in El Paso, Texas, to conspiracy to bring in aliens to the United States. According to co more PR

Bain & Co.: AI Puts $4.7 Trillion of Profits at Stake, Creating a Competitive Battleground Across Industries (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * AI puts $4.7 trillion of profits at stake, creating a competitive battleground across industries * AI's impact on corporate profit pools will more than triple the Internet's--in half the time * Productivity gains get headlines today, but 75% of the opportunity and disruption lies beyond these, in innovation and competitive shifts * AI will structurally transform 71% of sectors, versus 41% for the Internet--reachin more PR

Bank of America Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Expanded Support for First Responders, Veterans and Communities (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Expanded Support for First Responders, Veterans and Communities * Commitments include Tunnel to Towers, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the Bryant Park Day of Remembrance, the Pentagon Memorial Fund and employee volunteerism #Key points * Bank of America has provided more than $160 million in support for first responders more PR

Binghamton University: Research Explores Why Strep Throat Can Linger, Even After Treatment With Antibiotics (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Research explores why strep throat can linger, even after treatment with antibiotics Project partnered with Wisconsin pediatricians to perform genome analysis of Strep A bacteria in children By Jennifer Micale Streptococcal sore throat - strep throat for short - is one of the nastier maladies of childhood, causing fever, swollen tonsils, and the namesake sore throat. The bacterial infection can linger even after treatment, turning otherwise hea more PR

Bloomberg Global Regulatory Forum Returns to Hong Kong for Its Sixth Edition (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on Sept. 7, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Global Regulatory Forum Returns to Hong Kong for Its Sixth Edition Flagship policy gathering returns to Asia after two years in New York; confirmed speakers include Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan, SFC CEO Julia Leung and HKMA Deputy Chief Executive Darryl Chan, alongside regulators and market leaders from across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Hong Kong -- Bloomberg today announced that its sixth annual Global Regulato more PR

CAIR-NY Condemns Harassment of Muslim Minors Outside Albany Mosque (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Condemns Harassment of Muslim Minors Outside Albany Mosque 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 condemned the reported harassment of Muslim minors outside a mosque in Albany, New York, after a video circulating online appeared to show a woman directing racist, anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant remarks toward more PR

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: History of Homecare Fraud - NGO's, Bureaucrats, and Labor Unions Undermined Medicaid Fraud Prevention (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * The history of homecare fraud: NGO's, bureaucrats, and labor unions undermined Medicaid fraud prevention The Medicaid "homecare" program is probably the most defrauded welfare program in America today, and it got that way because a cabal of nonprofits, the Medicaid "deep state," and big labor has quietly worked to sandbag Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), a federally required anti-fraud policy. By Parker Thayer - Since 2024, dozens of people in mu more PR

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Four Seasons Resort Orlando with Exceptional Dining Offerings (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Celebrate Thanksgiving at Four Seasons Resort Orlando with Exceptional Dining Offerings * As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort invites guests to create cherished memories with family and friends through gourmet culinary experiences and seasonal offerings. From extravagant Thanksgiving buffets at Ravello and Plancha to an intimate in-room dining celebration, the more PR

CHF Stablecoin Sandbox Enters Test Phase and Adds SIX and TWINT as New Partners (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * CHF stablecoin sandbox enters test phase and adds SIX and TWINT as new partners SIX and TWINT have joined the CHF stablecoin initiative launched in April 2026 as new partners. They contribute additional expertise in financial market infrastructure and digital payment solutions. With the start of the test phase, nine Swiss companies are now jointly exploring how blockchain applications could be connected to a CHF stablecoin. The initiative aims t more PR

Circle Expands Global Payments Infrastructure with Agreement to Acquire Singapore-based Cross-Border Payments Platform, Tazapay (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Expands Global Payments Infrastructure with Agreement to Acquire Singapore-based Cross-Border Payments Platform, Tazapay * NEW YORK AND SINGAPORE, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 -Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), the global financial technology firm and issuer of USDC today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tazapay, a Singapore-headquartered B2B cross-b more PR

Cluster Munitions: Ban Treaty Under Pressure (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Cluster Munitions: Ban Treaty Under Pressure * Cluster munitions killed or injured at least 1,063 people globally in 2025. This figure is among the highest annual totals recorded by the Cluster Munition Coalition in its annual Cluster Munition Monitor. * Cluster munitions typically disperse multiple explosive submunitions over a wide area. Many fail to explode on initial impact, leaving unexploded duds that can indiscriminately injur more PR

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Quantitative Biology With an Emphasis on the Biology (10)
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 9 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Quantitative biology with an emphasis on the biology We live in an age of big data--and that's a boon for biologists. Neuroscientists listen in on the chatter of thousands of neurons, recording the individual activity of each one. Geneticists sequence entire genomes in a matter of hours. Rich information about animal behavior is captured in a simple video, tracked across thousands of frames. But what does all that data add up to? Ind more PR

Columbia: Arts and Sciences Welcomes 26 New Full-Time Faculty (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Arts and Sciences Welcomes 26 New Full-Time Faculty This year's new faculty include path-breaking mathematicians, political scientists, biologists, anthropologists, scholars of language and culture, and many others. - The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is pleased to welcome 26 new full-time faculty for the 2026-27 academic year. Spanning all three A&S academic divisions (humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences) and representing 13 departments and the School o more PR

Comcast NBCUniversal Honors the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Through Service, Community Impact, ... (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal Honors the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Through Service, Community Impact,... * Partnering with 9/11 Day, more than 400 employees across 17 cities will pack 140,000+ meals for local Feeding America food banks. NBC Sports to capture and share stories of volunteers in action during Sunday Night Football's Giants vs. Cowboys broadcast on September 13. September 08, 2026 As the nation marks the 25th anniv more PR

Community Performance Series to Welcome Organist Marvin Mills, Seraph Brass & Perla Batalla for Fall 2026 Season (10)
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 8 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * Community Performance Series to Welcome Organist Marvin Mills, Seraph Brass & Perla Batalla for Fall 2026 Season * Seraph Brass, winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, will perform as part of the Community Performance Series, in conjunction with the Crane Brass Summit, on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. For tickets, visit www.cpspotsdam.org. (Photo credit: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco) The Com more PR

CREFC Announces 10th Annual Finance Forward Symposium in New York (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The CRE Finance Council, an association for the commercial real estate finance industry, issued the following news release: * * * CREFC Announces 10th Annual Finance Forward Symposium in New York CREFC's Women's Network celebrates milestone year with full-day program focused on leadership, professional development, and the future of CRE finance - NEW YORK, NY - The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the trade association representing the over $6 trillion commercial real estate finance industry, will host its 10th Annual Fina more PR

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards $4.8 Million to Clinical Cancer Researchers (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $4.8 million to clinical cancer researchers The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named six new Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators, exceptional early-career physician-scientists conducting patient-oriented cancer research at major research centers under the mentorship of the nation's leading scientists and clinicians. The Clinical Investigator Award program was designed to increas more PR

Davis Polk shortlisted at the ALB Pan Asian Regulatory Awards (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk shortlisted at the ALB Pan Asian Regulatory Awards * Davis Polk received four nominations for Asian Legal Business' 2026 Pan Asian Regulatory Awards. The awards recognize the outstanding achievements of regulatory and compliance professionals across the region, honoring those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and integrity in navigating Asia's evolving regulatory landscape. The firm is short more PR

Debevoise Expands Fund Finance Practice with Addition of Carolyn Sarif-Killea as Counsel (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Expands Fund Finance Practice with Addition of Carolyn Sarif-Killea as Counsel * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced today that Carolyn Sarif-Killea has joined the firm's New York office as counsel in the Fund Finance practice. Ms. Sarif-Killea advises private funds and financial institutions on a broad range of fund financing transactions. Her experience includes subscription credit facilities, private equity NAV fac more PR

Deloitte is named a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape for Worldwide ServiceNow Implementation Services 2026 Vendor Assessment (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Deloitte, a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, posted the following news: * * * Deloitte is named a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape for Worldwide ServiceNow Implementation Services 2026 Vendor Assessment * NEW YORK, NY, USA, 8 September 2026 -Deloitte has been recognized as a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide ServiceNow Implementation Services 2026 Vendor Assessment (#US54126726, August 2026). We believe this recognition refl more PR

Deloitte's Global Powers of Construction report predicts long-term growth through 2030 despite short-term constraints and uncertainty (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrpt) -- Deloitte, a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, posted the following news: * * * Deloitte's Global Powers of Construction report predicts long-term growth through 2030 despite short-term constraints and uncertainty * The top 100 global construction companies, based on total sales, generated revenues of approximately US$1.972 trillion in 2025, a slight decrease of 0.4% from the prior year, with China continuing to account for the largest share more PR

Economics Daily: Employment Up 3.6 Percent Over the Year Ended March 2026 in Licking County, Ohio (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Employment up 3.6 percent over the year ended March 2026 in Licking County, Ohio From March 2025 to March 2026, employment increased in 151 of the 376 largest U.S. counties. Licking, Ohio (in the Columbus metropolitan area), had the largest over-the-year increase in employment, with a gain of 3.6 percent. Within Licking, the largest employment increase occurred in trade, transportation, and utilities. In Mo more PR

Engaged Opportunity Grants Connect Students with Community Partnerships (10)
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Engaged Opportunity Grants Connect Students with Community Partnerships * Cornell students are gaining new opportunities to extend classroom learning beyond campus through the latest round of Engaged Opportunity Grants from the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement. The five funded projects bring together faculty, staff and community organizations around issues ranging from biodiversity conservation and disaster response to film history, comedy and early chi more PR

Evan Andrews and Thaddeus Luke Receive Associated General Contractors of New York State Scholarships (10)
UTICA, New York, Sept. 8 -- Utica University posted the following news: * * * Evan Andrews and Thaddeus Luke Receive Associated General Contractors of New York State Scholarships * "I've always wanted to be in construction and I've never thought about anything else." Utica University Construction Management majors Evan Andrews '27 and Thaddeus Luke '27 have been awarded scholarships by the Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS), recognizing their academic achievement and potential as future leaders in the construction i more PR

Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: White House's Gold Eagle Initiative Scales Back, the AI Kill Switch Act, and Bill Gates' Warnings and Proposals (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * The White House's Gold Eagle Initiative Scales Back, the AI Kill Switch Act, and Bill Gates' Warnings and Proposals Artificial Intelligence Briefing - Table of Contents 1. Gold Eagle under Pressure: Narrowed Implementation and Expanding Regulatory Debate 2. "AI Kill Switch Act" Proposed in Response to Hacks by Rogue Models 3. Bill Gates Warns of Risks Posed by AI and Proposes Measures to Address Them 4. Court Strikes Down more PR

FDA Recall Notice: Fi Recalls Supplements for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Fi Recalls Supplements for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: September 03, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 08, 2026 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Company Name: Vet Plus, Inc. Brand Name: FI Product Description: Supplements Company Announcement Fi, of New York, NY, is r more PR

Federal Register: EPA Issues Notice of Approval, Opportunity To Request Public Hearing on Water System Supervision Program Revision for Puerto Rico (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- Public notice is hereby given that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has revised its approved Public Water System Supervision Program. Puerto Rico has adopted drinking water regulations for the Consumer Confidence Report Rule Revisions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that Puerto Rico's revised regulations meet all minimum Federal requirements, and that they are no less stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations. Therefore, the EPA has decided to tentatively approve the Terri more PR

Fifth Third Completes Comerica Technology and Brand Conversion (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Completes Comerica Technology and Brand Conversion * CINCINNATI-Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE: FITB) today announced it has completed the technical conversion of approximately 600,000 customers' accounts and 293 banking centers across Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Texas from the Comerica franchise. Executed over Labor Day weekend, the conversion brings Comerica consumer and commercial customers onto F more PR

First-year RIT Students Study the Relationships Between AI, Technology, and Society (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 9 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * First-year RIT students study the relationships between AI, technology, and society The two new pilot courses, offered by the College of Liberal Arts, focus on how AI and emerging technologies impact human society - The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and tools has undeniably altered human life and the workforce, but Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is making sure students are confidently prepared to more PR

FOLLOWING SILENCE FROM DOD ON 25-YEAR DELAY TO PFAS CLEAN-UP IN ORANGE COUNTY, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY RALLY AGAINST "MASSIVE BETRAYAL" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * FOLLOWING SILENCE FROM DOD ON 25-YEAR DELAY TO PFAS CLEAN-UP IN ORANGE COUNTY, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY RALLY AGAINST "MASSIVE BETRAYAL" * Following Silence from DoD on 25-Year Delay to PFAS Clean-Up in Orange County, Congressman Pat Ryan and Hudson Valley Community Rally Against "Massive Betrayal" Last month, when DoD announced delays to critical PFAS cleanup efforts at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Ryan immediately raised more PR

Fordham Law Launches Federal Habeas Clinic to Expand Access to Justice for Incarcerated People (10)
BRONX, New York, Sept. 9 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law Launches Federal Habeas Clinic to Expand Access to Justice for Incarcerated People By Suzi Morales Under the leadership of Clinical Associate Professor of Law Adam Murphy, Fordham Law School has launched the Federal Habeas Clinic, which gives students the opportunity to tackle criminal appellate and post-conviction matters while filling a critical gap for incarcerated people at a stage when there is no constitutional right to counsel.  more PR

Former Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Caroline Crenshaw Joins Venable as a Partner in Washington, DC (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Former Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Caroline Crenshaw Joins Venable as a Partner in Washington, DC * WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 8, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today that Caroline A. Crenshaw, a former commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has joined the firm as a partner in the Washington, DC office. At Venable, Crenshaw will draw on her widely recognized industry leadership a more PR

FOX NEWS CONTINUES TO LEAD ALL BROADCAST NETWORKS ON YOUTUBE IN AUGUST (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CONTINUES TO LEAD ALL BROADCAST NETWORKS ON YOUTUBE IN AUGUST * FOX News Sees 76% Increase Year-Over-Year on TikTok NEW YORK - September 8, 2026 - FOX News closed August 2026 leading all broadcast networks with YouTube views, according to Emplifi. Throughout August, FOX News posted 287 million views leading the broadcast competition including ABC News (138 million views), NBC News (109 million views) and CBS News more PR

From Campus to Community: Empire State Service Corps Expands Its Impact (10)
ONEONTA, New York, Sept. 8 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus posted the following news: * * * From Campus to Community: Empire State Service Corps Expands Its Impact * Two years after launching, SUNY's Empire State Service Corps has more than doubled in size at SUNY Oneonta and expanded its reach throughout the greater Oneonta community. SUNY Oneonta played a leading role in the program's launch in 2024, with 48 students in its inaugural cohort-the most of any participating SUNY campus. This year, 100 students are particip more PR

FSU Marching Chiefs selected to perform in 2027 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Marching Chiefs selected to perform in 2027 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade * #Key Points * FSU will be the first Florida collegiate marching band to march in the iconic parade. * With 420 students expected to travel to New York, the College of Music is launching a $1 million campaign to support the 2027 trip. Florida State University's Marching Chiefs will make history in 2027 when they travel to New York City to perform in the 101st Macy's  more PR

FUJIFILM Business Innovation Announces Optimization of Production and Sales Structure for Printing Plate Materials to Strengthen Graphic Communications Business (10)
VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Fujifilm, a manufacturer of cell culture media, reagents and medical devices, issued the following news release: * * * FUJIFILM Business Innovation Announces Optimization of Production and Sales Structure for Printing Plate Materials to Strengthen Graphic Communications Business Tokyo - FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. (President, Representative Director: Naoki Hama) today announced that it will optimize and reorganize its production and sales structure for printing plate materials as part of its ongoing effo more PR

Garbarino Leads More Than 200 Members in Bipartisan Resolution Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino Leads More Than 200 Members in Bipartisan Resolution Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, honoring the 2,977 innocent lives lost, and reaffirming the nation's commitment to never forget. The r more PR

GE Aerospace to Acquire Consolidated Precision Products, Expanding Mission-Critical Castings Capacity (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * GE Aerospace to Acquire Consolidated Precision Products (CPP), Expanding Mission-Critical Castings Capacity - Investing in castings capacity to support strong demand across commercial engines, aftermarket and defense - $11.75 billion transaction, expected to be accretive-a) to adjusted EPS/* and free cash flo more PR

Germany: Confront UAE Role in Sudan, Repression at Home (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Germany: Confront UAE Role in Sudan, Repression at Home * (Berlin, September 8, 2026) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and other senior officials should publicly call out the United Arab Emirates' human rights record and its role in regional conflicts when they meet President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Berlin on September 10, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. "The German government's lack  more PR

Gillibrand Statement On Release Of City Records On Post-9/11 Air Quality In Lower Manhattan (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Release Of City Records On Post-9/11 Air Quality In Lower Manhattan * Gillibrand: "There Must Be Accountability. These Records Must Be Released In Full. The 9/11 Community And New York Deserve The Truth About What Was Known And When" Today, in response to new reports underscoring that New Yorkers were misled about dangerous air quality after the terror attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, U.S. Senator Kirst more PR

GlobalFoundries and U.S. Department of Commerce Finalize $375M R&D Award to Advance American Quantum Leadership (10)
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 9 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * GlobalFoundries and U.S. Department of Commerce finalize $375M R&D award to advance American quantum leadership Award accelerates build-out of GF's Quantum Technology Solutions business and strengthens America's quantum semiconductor ecosystem MALTA, N.Y. -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced it has finalized a definitive agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce's CHIPS Resear more PR

Governor Hochul Directs Memorial Flag to Be Flown in Observance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs Memorial Flag to Be Flown in Observance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 * Governor Hochul today announced a 9/11 Memorial Flag will be flown over the New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza beginning Tuesday, September 8, through Friday, September 11 in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years ago, including 84 employees of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a more PR

Haynes Boone Advises IVI RMA North America on Partnership with Illume Fertility (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Advises IVI RMA North America on Partnership with Illume Fertility * September 8, 2026 Haynes Boone advised IVI RMA North America, a KKR-backed fertility care provider, in its partnership with Illume Fertility, one of Connecticut's leading fertility practices. The transaction expands IVI RMA North America's presence in the Northeast and adds Illume Fertility's network of five locations across Connecticut and New York  more PR

HBO Original Documentary SIREN: THE VOICES OF SHELLEY BEATTIE Debuts September 22 (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Documentary SIREN: THE VOICES OF SHELLEY BEATTIE Debuts September 22 * * The HBO Original documentary SIREN: THE VOICES OF SHELLEY BEATTIE, directed by Irene Taylor (HBO's "Trees and Other Entanglements," "I Am: Celine Dion"), debuts TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (9:00-10:43 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. * Synopsis: While searching the internet one day, Hollyw more PR

Help Assemble Gift Bags for Children in Need at The Toy Building (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Help Assemble Gift Bags for Children in Need at The Toy Building * The Toy Foundation(tm) (TTF) is calling on the toy industry to come together to assemble up to 300 toy-filled gift bags for children undergoing treatment at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and children living in poverty throughout the LA area. The volunteer initiative will take place Thursday, September 17 from 12 to 2 p.m. at The Toy Building (101 Continental Boulevard) in meeting more PR

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Firmus Grid on US$2 Billion Strategic Equity Investment (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Firmus Grid on US$2 billion strategic equity investment Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised Firmus Grid on its recent US$2 billion strategic investment funding round. The round included follow-on participation from Coatue and NVIDIA, alongside new investments from Blackstone and Jane Street HSF Kramer has now advised Firmus on more than USD$3 billion equity raised in the past 12 m more PR

Hilbert College and University at Buffalo School of Social Work Launch Accelerated 3+2 Pathways to Master of Social Work Degree (10)
HAMBURG, New York, Sept. 8 -- Hilbert College posted the following news: * * * Hilbert College and University at Buffalo School of Social Work Launch Accelerated 3+2 Pathways to Master of Social Work Degree * HAMBURG, NY -Hilbert College and the University at Buffalo School of Social Work have entered into a new partnership that will provide qualified students with an accelerated pathway to earn both a bachelor's degree and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in approximately five years of full-time study. The agreement establishes two new accele more PR

HSF Kramer's Jedsarit Sahussarungsi Elected as ICC YAAF Regional Representative (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * HSF Kramer's Jedsarit Sahussarungsi elected as ICC YAAF Regional Representative Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer counsel Jedsarit Sahussarungsi has been elected as a Regional Representative of the ICC's Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF), one of 116 new representatives elected globally. During a two-year mandate, ICC YAAF Representatives work to provide young dispute resolution practitioners with knowledge-sharing opportunities and profes more PR

HUD IG: The New York City Department of Social Services Made Payments With Its ESG CARES Act Funds That Could Not Be Determined As Proper (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2026-LA-1004) on August 27, 2026, entitled "The New York City Department of Social Services Made Payments with its ESG CARES Act Funds that Could Not Be Determined As Proper." Here are excerpts: * * * We recently issued an audit report on the New York City (NYC) Department of Social Services' (DSS) fraud risk management framework, which disclosed that DSS should strengthen controls to prevent, detect, and respon more PR

Hughes Lecture Series Presents "An Afternoon with Kari Gunter-Seymour" (10)
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Sept. 8 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * Hughes Lecture Series Presents "An Afternoon with Kari Gunter-Seymour" * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -West Liberty University is excited to announce a special fall semester Hughes Lecture Series poetry event with award-winning poet and immediate past Poet Laureate of Ohio, Kari Gunter-Seymour. Gunter-Seymour will visit West Liberty University on Monday, October 5th at noon in the Elbin Library Alumni Wall of Honor Alcove to deliver a poetry reading fro more PR

Hungary Extends Abusive Migration State of Emergency (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Hungary Extends Abusive Migration State of Emergency * Hungary's government has extended until December 31 the "state of crisis caused by mass migration," prolonging an emergency regime introduced in 2016 despite the absence of the conditions that could justify its continued use. Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced on September 4 that the government would extend the measure, which was due to expire on September 7. Magyar said the four-mont more PR

Hunter Expert Imagines Driverless Killer Cars in New Sci-Fi Novel (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Expert Imagines Driverless Killer Cars in New Sci-Fi Novel * On a not-so-distant future highway, fleets of robotic trucks haul freight across the country without human drivers. Autonomous taxis glide through city streets. Congress is poised to hand greater authority over self-driving vehicles to the federal government. And somewhere in the system, someone has figured out how to turn those vehicles into weapo more PR

Husband And Wife Fraudsters Extradited From Jamaica After Wife's Failed Attempt To Flee Justice (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Husband And Wife Fraudsters Extradited From Jamaica After Wife's Failed Attempt To Flee Justice * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, and United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York, Ricky J. Patel, announced the extradition of husband and wife, SWAYNE BARKER and RICKI RICKALINE GIBBS, from Jamaica today on fraud and bail jumping charges, respectively. B more PR

ICYMI: AFP at Chicago Socialism Convention to Contrast More Government with More Freedom (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP at Chicago Socialism Convention to Contrast More Government with More Freedom * CHICAGO, IL -This past weekend, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) mobilized activists, staff and a billboard truck outside the Democratic Socialists of America's "Socialism 2026" convention in Chicago. The weekend's events took place at McCormick Place -the government-owned complex that includes the Hyatt Regency, which i more PR

ICYMI: Roger Marshall "Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He's a Senator" [New York Times] (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Roger Marshall "Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He's a Senator" [New York Times] New York Times: "Mr. Marshall, a Republican who is seeking re-election this fall, filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills during his decades-long career as an obstetrician-gynecologist, [...] Patients were arrested in 81 of those cases for missing court dates" New York Times: "When Mr. Marshall was e more PR

IHeartMedia Announces "Big Kick Energy With Cameron Dicker and Timothy Tillman," a New Podcast Bridging the Worlds of Football and Soccer (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * iHeartMedia Announces "Big Kick Energy with Cameron Dicker and Timothy Tillman," a New Podcast Bridging the Worlds of Football and Soccer The weekly series, premiering September 11, breaks down the biggest moments across soccer and football through the lens of two active pros NEW YORK - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced "Big Kick Energy with Cameron Dicker and Timothy Tillman," a new weekly spo more PR

ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities (San Francisco, CA)--As DHS continues its campaign to deport millions of people, the role of state and local law enforcement agencies remains central to its mass detention and deportation project. Years ago, involvement with ICE was primarily a local issue at the city and county level, but r more PR

Inception Group to Open The Admiral's Mess Within Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Inception Group to Open The Admiral's Mess Within Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch * Inception Group is set to open The Admiral's Mess, a new 2,400 square foot bar concept, within Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch, the highly anticipated new luxury hotel overlooking The Mall and Buckingham Palace. * The Admiral's Mess has been created by Inception Group, the team behind some of London's best-known hospitality venues and will offer a  more PR

Inside the Chef's Kitchen - NFL edition: Mike Butler and Camilo Baquero at MetLife Stadium (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * Inside the Chef's Kitchen - NFL edition: Mike Butler and Camilo Baquero at MetLife Stadium * As the 2026 NFL season kicks off, Delaware North Sportservice is going inside the kitchen with the chefs bringing game day to life across some of football's most iconic venues. Throughout the season, we'll spotlight the culinary leaders shaping the fan experience - from new menu items and local flavors to the behind-the-scenes preparation th more PR

Isa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Launches a New Season Inspired by a Botanical Laboratory (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Isa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Launches a New Season Inspired by a Botanical Laboratory * Isa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is reopening its doors on the first floor of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid for a season that focuses on innovation and creativity within the field of mixology. Based on the concept of a botanical laboratory, the bar becomes a space for experimentation where the Isa team investi more PR

James Von Moltke Joins Warburg Pincus (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * James von Moltke Joins Warburg Pincus * Former President and Chief Financial Officer, Deutsche Bank AG, Joins Warburg Pincus in Europe as a senior advisor and Executive-in-Residence - London - Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of private equity global growth investing, today announced the appointment of James von Moltke as a senior advisor and Executive-in-Residence. Mr. von Moltke, who takes up the role with immediate effect, wi more PR

JBSA commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * JBSA commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - To commemorate the 25-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:46 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Main Flagpole on Stanley Road. The ceremony is open to all Department of Defense personnel, as well as civilians with access to the more PR

K&L Gates Secures Second Circuit Victory Affirming Dismissal of Securities Class Action Against Anavex Life Sciences (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Secures Second Circuit Victory Affirming Dismissal of Securities Class Action Against Anavex Life Sciences Global law firm K&L Gates LLP successfully secured a decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirming the dismissal of a putative securities class action against Anavex Life Sciences Corporation and its chief executive officer. The case concerned communications regarding clinical trial design and results  more PR

Larson Applauds Growing Bipartisan Calls to Make the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share into Social Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Growing Bipartisan Calls to Make the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share into Social Security * East Hartford, CT - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the growing number of Republican lawmakers joining Democrats' call to protect Social Security from cuts by lifting the payroll cap, so the wealthy pay their fair share into the system. "As automatic benefit cuts to Social Security more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF LONNIE G. BUNCH III (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF LONNIE G. BUNCH III * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: The career of Lonnie G. Bunch III has been defined by his work to tell the unvarnished truth of the story of America. The first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Dr. Bunch has dedicated his entire life to strengthening our mus more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF LONNIE G. BUNCH III (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF LONNIE G. BUNCH III * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: The career of Lonnie G. Bunch III has been defined by his work to tell the unvarnished truth of the story of America. The first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Dr. Bunch has dedicated his entire life to strengthening our museums and helping recommit  more PR

Manhattan Institute: 'The Mediocre State of New York State Schools' (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on September 3, 2026, by Jennifer Weber, Ray Domanico, and Carolyn D. Gorman entitled "The Mediocre State of New York State Schools." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary New York has built one of the nation's largest and most expensive public education systems. The state spends more per pupil than any other state, pays among the highest teacher salaries, maintains some of the most rigorous teacher certification requirements, and identifies a larger sha more PR

Medium-Term Inflation Expectations Tick Down; Unemployment Expectations Deteriorate (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Medium-Term Inflation Expectations Tick Down; Unemployment Expectations Deteriorate * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today released the August 2026 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows that households' inflation expectations decreased slightly at the medium-term horizon and remained unchanged at the short- and longer-term horizons. Gas price growth expectations increased again in August. L more PR

MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses host community forum on maternal health care cuts, the future of health care in DC (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses host community forum on maternal health care cuts, the future of health care in DC * Union registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) in Washington, D.C. will hold a community forum on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, to discuss the closure of postpartum unit 5F at Washington Hospital Center, the devastating impact of Medicaid cuts in DC, and building a health care syste more PR

Mobile Shakespeare Lab takes UB theatre beyond the stage (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Mobile Shakespeare Lab takes UB theatre beyond the stage * Danielle Rosvally, assistant professor and creator of the Mobile Shakespeare Lab, looks on as her students rehearse for "Macbeth." By Vicky Santos BUFFALO, N.Y. -This fall, Shakespeare is leaving the stage at the University at Buffalo and heading into the community. As part of a new pilot program, the Department of Theatre and Dance is launching its Mob more PR

Moonshiners Celebrates 250 Years of American Rebellion, Risk and Reward in All-New Season Premiering Tuesday, September 29 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Moonshiners Celebrates 250 Years of American Rebellion, Risk and Reward in All-New Season Premiering Tuesday, September 29 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel * View Promo New York, NY - September 8, 2026 - It's a 250-year celebration of life, liberty and the pursuit of tax-free liquor when America's favorite Appalachian distillers return in an all-new season of Moonshiners, premiering Tuesday, Septemb more PR

MTA Completes Station Enhancements at 28 St RW and Wall St 23 Stations (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * MTA Completes Station Enhancements at 28 St RW and Wall St 23 Stations Crews Use Planned Service Outages to Refurbish Both Stations - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced today that New York City Transit crews completed two additional subway station rehabilitations at 28 St RWand Wall St 23. The work delivers significant improvements to both the physical appearance and functionality o more PR

N.J. Environmental Protection Dept.: Commissioner Potosnak Sworn In, Announces Leadership Team To Focus On Responsive Government And Affordability For Residents (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * COMMISSIONER POTOSNAK SWORN IN, ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TEAM TO FOCUS ON RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT AND AFFORDABILITY FOR RESIDENTS TRENTON - Following his swearing in today, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Ed Potosnak announced the executive leadership team that will work alongside him to focus on responsive government and affordability for the state's residents. "I am very  more PR

N.Y. Agriculture Dept.: Winners of the 2026 Dairy Products Competition Announced at the Great New York State Fair (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news: * * * Winners of the 2026 Dairy Products Competition Announced at the Great New York State Fair Annual Tradition Highlights World-Class Dairy Products in New York State Stewart's Shops Honored with Gold for Best Fluid Milk, Dygert Farms Takes Gold for Best Chocolate Milk and Stoltzfus Family Dairy Earns Gold for Best Flavored Milk Fourth Year of the Ice Cream Category Honors Stewart's Shops, Byrne Dairy, King Brothers Dairy, Sht more PR

N.Y. DOT Announces Completion of $11.3 Million Project to Repair Concrete Pavement on Cross Bronx and Brooklyn-Queens Expressways (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces Completion of $11.3 Million Project to Repair Concrete Pavement on Cross Bronx and Brooklyn-Queens Expressways Restored Highway Sections in Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens Enhance Safety and Provide Smoother Rides - New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the completion of an $11.3 million project that restored key sections of  more PR

N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept. Advances Next Phase of Landmark Effort to Expand Water Quality Protections in New York City Waters With Proposed Newtown Creek Reclassification (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Advances Next Phase of Landmark Effort to Expand Water Quality Protections in New York City Waters with Proposed Newtown Creek Reclassification Efforts Highlight Unprecedented Collaboration Between New York State DEC and New York City DEP to Improve Waterways Across the City Proposal Builds on State's Multi-Year Initiative to Achieve More Uses in Marine Waters - New York State Department of Environmental C more PR

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Launches First-in-the-Nation Office of Worker Power to Support Labor Organizing (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Sept. 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Launches First-in-the-Nation Office of Worker Power to Support Labor Organizing What you should know * Labor organizer Tony Perlstein named executive director of office dedicated to supporting worker organizing - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani signed an executive order establishing the Mayor's Office of Worker Power (MOWP), the first office of its kind in the nation, to use the resources and convening power of City Ha more PR

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Opens New John Dewey Annex, Adding 553 Seats for Brooklyn Students (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Opens New John Dewey Annex, Adding 553 Seats for Brooklyn Students What you should know * One of 10 New School Facilities Opening for 2026-27 School Year, Adding More Than 4,600 Seats Citywide * New Schools Expand Access to Modern, State-of-the-Art Learning Facilities and Support Compliance with Class Size Law * Ribbon Cutting Photos and New School Photos Available Here - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Sc more PR

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Opens The Little Apple, Delivering Free Child Care to City Workers (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Opens The Little Apple, Delivering Free Child Care to City Workers What you should know * 40 children ages 6 weeks to 3 years will receive free, year-round care, putting up to $20,000 back in the pockets of working families * New 4,000-square-foot facility at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building features four classrooms - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissione more PR

N.Y. State Dept. Announces Groundbreaking of $8.2 Million Genesee Crossroads Park in Rochester (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING OF $8.2 MILLION GENESEE CROSSROADS PARK IN ROCHESTER Part of "ROC the Riverway" Initiative, Project Will Revitalize Park for All Users Project Administered Through State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program - New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley today announced the groundbreaking of the $8.2 million Genesee Crossroads Park in Rochester. Part of the City's " more PR

Nadler: Government Officials Betrayed The Public In The Aftermath Of 9/11 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler: Government Officials Betrayed The Public In The Aftermath Of 9/11 * Nadler led the fight to fund medical treatment and financial compensation for the thousands of responders, survivors, and community members who are sick from exposure to toxins related to the 9/11 attacks across the nation. His bill, the Zagroga Act, was passed in 2010. For years, Congressman Nadler has demanded the release of the files published today. Washington, D. more PR

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF BLACK HISTORY AS LONNIE BUNCH LEAVES THE SMITHSONIAN AFTER INCREASED WHITE HOUSE PRESSURE (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF BLACK HISTORY AS LONNIE BUNCH LEAVES THE SMITHSONIAN AFTER INCREASED WHITE HOUSE PRESSURE NEW YORK -- Today, Lonnie Bunch, the first Black person to lead the Smithsonian Institution, stepped down after increased White House pressure and oversight on museum exhibitions. The National Urban League, which is opening the Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem this fall, the first civil rights muse more PR

Natural Resources Defense Council: Court Finds NESE Pipeline Permit Arbitrary, Fails to Show Compliance With State Water Quality Standards (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Court Finds NESE Pipeline Permit Arbitrary, Fails to Show Compliance with State Water Quality Standards Court Rejects New Jersey DEP Permit for Failing to Meet Water Quality Standards - PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) unjustifiably approved a water quality certification for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline. The D more PR

New York Aquarium's Ascarium Returns October 10-31 with NEW Sea of Illusions and More Spook-tacular Seaside Fun (10)
BRONX, New York, Sept. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * New York Aquarium's Ascarium Returns October 10-31 with NEW Sea of Illusions and More Spook-tacular Seaside Fun * CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. -September 8, 2026 -Ascarium, New York Aquarium's flagship Halloween celebration, will return this fall for another season of marine magic at one of the city's most sought-after family destinations. Ascarium transforms a day at the Aquarium into a playful Halloween adventure, inviting  more PR

NRF Names Former Federal Prosecutor as SVP and General Counsel (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * NRF Names Former Federal Prosecutor as SVP and General Counsel WASHINGTON - The National Retail Federation today announced it has hired former federal prosecutor and veteran attorney Marissa Bostick as senior vice president and general counsel. "Marissa's diverse experience as a prosecutor and litigator in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, combined with her work representing a global retail and technology company, makes h more PR

Nursing Student, Akira Lawrence, Becomes First CGTC Student Accepted Into Summer Global Leadership Institute in New York City (10)
MACON, Georgia, Sept. 8 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * Nursing Student, Akira Lawrence, Becomes First CGTC Student Accepted Into Summer Global Leadership Institute in New York City * Warner Robins, Ga. - Akira Lawrence, a nursing student at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), is the first CGTC student to be selected to participate in the Summer Global Leadership Institute in New York City, hosted by the Borough of Manhattan Community College. The Institute is a week-long program set in the hear more PR

Nutter Names Daniel P. Mulhern Chair of Government Affairs and Public Policy Practice (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nutter Names Daniel P. Mulhern Chair of Government Affairs and Public Policy Practice * Nutter announced today that Daniel P. Mulhern has been appointed chair of the Firm's Government Affairs and Public Policy practice. Mulhern will lead the practice's strategic direction and continued growth as it assists clients in navigating an increasingly complex legislative, regulatory, and enforcement environment on federal, state,  more PR

Our 2026 NOAA-Supported Education Program Students Share Insights (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Our 2026 NOAA-Supported Education Program Students Share Insights NOAA offers a variety of student internship and fellowship opportunities. Some of the students participating in a few of these programs choose to work with mentors at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. This summer, the Northeast Fisheries Science Center hosted 22 students from 10 states and 11 different colleges and universities. Project more PR

Pamela McDevitt to Be Posthumously Honored With the ABA Law Practice Division's Samuel S. Smith Award (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Pamela McDevitt to be posthumously honored with the ABA Law Practice Division's Samuel S. Smith Award CHICAGO -- The American Bar Association Law Practice Division announced today that Pamela McDevitt, the late executive director of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), former ABA Law Practice Division director and one of the nation's most influential voices in law practice management, has been selected to receive the 2026 Samue more PR

Paul Hastings Strengthens Capital Markets Platform with Premier Partner (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Strengthens Capital Markets Platform with Premier Partner * NEW YORK - In a move that further strengthens its premier global capital markets platform, Paul Hastings today announced the addition of elite capital markets partner Jean Park in New York and Silicon Valley. Joining from Cooley, Park advises companies, investment banks and investors on a broad range of transactional and general corporate matters,  more PR

PE Hub | European Commission's draft merger guidelines: what they mean for PE dealmaking (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * PE Hub | European Commission's draft merger guidelines: what they mean for PE dealmaking * White & Case partner Michael Engel was recently featured in PE Hub discussing the European Commission's draft merger guidelines and their potential implications for private equity dealmaking. While the core merger-control test stays the same, the European Commission is widening the lens, adding scale, investment, innovation and resilienc more PR

Penn GSE Faculty Publications: Summer 2026 (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Penn GSE Faculty Publications: Summer 2026 A look at some of the books, articles, and chapters published by Penn GSE faculty and researchers this summer. - How do Chinese mothers' visions for their children's futures shape how they parent today? What role can parents play in improving adolescent sleep? How do middle school teachers learn to coach their peers in history instruction? New publications from Penn G more PR

Pillsbury Advises HGP Intelligent Energy on Business Combination Agreement With Meshflow Acquisition Corp. (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises HGP Intelligent Energy on Business Combination Agreement with Meshflow Acquisition Corp. Pillsbury advised HGP Intelligent Energy, LLC in connection with its definitive business combination agreement with Meshflow Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. Under the terms of the business combination agreement, HGP and Meshflow will combine under a newly formed Delaware holding company which, upon completion of more PR

Political Economy Research Institute at UMass Amherst Launches 'Game Changers' Policy Initiative (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Political Economy Research Institute at UMass Amherst Launches 'Game Changers' Policy Initiative * The Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has launched Game Changers: Economic Policies for a Working America, a national initiative focused on developing policy proposals to improve economic security, support workers, families and communities, and address persistent inequalities in the U.S.The pr more PR

Potomac Edison Proposes Rate Adjustment to Support Electric System Reliability (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Potomac Edison Proposes Rate Adjustment to Support Electric System Reliability Residential electric rates would remain the lowest among Maryland investor-owned utilities WILLIAMSPORT, Md. - Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is proposing a Maryland rate adjustment to support continued investment in the electric system, including upgrades to aging infrastructure, grid modernization and projects designed to  more PR

Prep for Fall Preview: How to Get the Most Out of Your Time in LA (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Prep for Fall Preview: How to Get the Most Out of Your Time in LA * The countdown to LA Fall Preview(r) Market Weeks is nearly over, with the global toy community set to converge in El Segundo September 14 to 25 for two weeks of business, connections, and industry events centered around The Toy Association's Toy Building. Toy industry professionals are encouraged to make the most out of their time in Los Angeles by taking note of the information  more PR

Princeton University: W. Rochelle Calhoun to Retire After More Than a Decade as Vice President for Campus Life (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * W. Rochelle Calhoun to retire after more than a decade as vice president for campus life By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun, who has played a pivotal role in enriching the undergraduate and graduate student experience during a period of significant growth at Princeton, will retire at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. Since joining the University in 2015, Calhoun has led myriad efforts to pro more PR

Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'China's Evolving Strategy for International Science and Technology Cooperation' (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 106) on September 8, 2026 by Denis Simon entitled "China's Evolving Strategy for International Science and Technology Cooperation." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary China has been increasing its emphasis on science and technology research as a key priority, including by directly integrating the strategy for international scientific engagement into its broader framework for national power and technological self-reliance.  more PR

Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Crying Wolf? The United States and BRICS in the Global Order' (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 105) on August 31, 2026, by Sarang Shidore entitled "Crying Wolf? The United States and BRICS in the Global Order." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary BRICS -- the growing transcontinental coalition of major Global South states such as Brazil, India, Indonesia, and South Africa, and the "Global East" of China and Russia -- is not the anti-American alliance Washington fears. It is a reformist, not radical, group. But the mor more PR

Rebecca Bennett Joins News12 to Discuss Tackling Corruption; Anchor Knocks Kean Jr. For Dodging Invite (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Rebecca Bennett Joins News12 to Discuss Tackling Corruption; Anchor Knocks Kean Jr. For Dodging Invite * Tom Kean Jr. is back to doing what he does best: dodging the press. While chatting with his opponent Rebecca Bennett, News12 called out Kean Jr. for dodging their invitations for an interview, saying: "We've extended numerous invitations for him to appear on the show, and they have yet to accept." The host also noted that th more PR

Redemption of UBS Group AG Senior Unsecured Notes (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Redemption of UBS Group AG senior unsecured notes Zurich - UBS announces its intention to redeem the total outstanding GBP 750,000,000 7.000 per cent Fixed Rate Reset Senior Callable Notes due 2027 with ISIN CH1211713180 (the "Senior Notes") on the optional redemption date, 30 September 2026. The last trading day of the Senior Notes will be 28 September 2026. The Senior Notes were issued by Credit Suisse Group AG on 7 September more PR

Regional Airline Association Supports Federal Preemption of State Rest and Meal Requirements to Protect Small Community Air Service (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 4, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations West Building, 5th Floor (W58-213) 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 Attention of: William McKenna, Chief Counsel Hugh J. Thomas, Executive Director, Flight Standards Service Submitted via: http://www.regulations.gov/ Subject: Comments of the Regional Airline Association in Support of more ST

Rep. Garbarino: 25 Years Later - A Demonstration of Innovation in the Aftermath of 9/11 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 7, 2026: * * * 25 Years Later: A Demonstration of Innovation in the Aftermath of 9/11 Fox & Friends gets an exclusive look at the Committee's Demo Day showcasing the evolving homeland security mission and threat landscape WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As we approach the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the House Committee on Homeland Security held a live showcase for Members an more PR

Rep. Gillen Announces $250,000 in New Federal Funding for Accessibility Upgrades at Bellerose LIRR Station (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Announces $250,000 in New Federal Funding for Accessibility Upgrades at Bellerose LIRR Station * #The Bellerose Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station is currently the only remaining station in Nassau County with no elevator, escalator or ramp to the platformWatch the Full Press Conference Remarks HERE. BELLEROSE, NY -Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced $250,000 in new federal Community Project Funding (CPF) she secured  more PR

REPORTING FROM COLORADO: "Trump's Trade War Is Shaping the Fight for Congress" [New York Times] (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORTING FROM COLORADO: "Trump's Trade War Is Shaping the Fight for Congress" [New York Times] * Gabe Evans "has been a reliable supporter of Mr. Trump's tariff policy" Colorado's farmers and ranchers are getting squeezed every which way by Gabe Evans and Jeff Hurd's cost-hiking, anti-agriculture agenda, the New York Times reports. Both Evans and Hurd repeatedly voted for tariffs that are jacking up costs on farming equipment, more PR

Researchers Reflect on Longterm Health Impacts of 9/11 (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Researchers Reflect on Longterm Health Impacts of 9/11 * The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks is a reminder that the horrific events of that day continue to be felt a quarter century later. While 2,753 people perished in the initial attacks on the World Trade Center, in the time since, hundreds of people exposed in the aftermath have died from related illnesses. Columbia Mailman School researchers Alfredo Morabia and Steven  more PR

Revolut customers can now support crisis-affected communities through a new partnership with the International Rescue Committee (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Revolut customers can now support crisis-affected communities through a new partnership with the International Rescue Committee * * Humanitarian needs are at record levels, with 117.8 million people worldwide estimated to require humanitarian assistance * Flexible funding helps humanitarian organisations respond rapidly to new emergencies while continuing to support people as they recover and rebuild their lives *  more PR

Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center: Nonprofits Sue DOJ Over Refusal to Provide Public Records on Now-defunct National Police Accountability Database (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Nonprofits sue DOJ over refusal to provide public records on now-defunct national police accountability database NEW YORK - Last week, the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center and National Immigration Project filed a federal lawsuit, on their own behalf, and also on behalf of the National Police Accountability Project and Black Lives Matter, D.C., for records regarding the Trump administration's decision to  more PR

Ropes & Gray Advised Hudson Hill Capital on Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for InXpress (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Hudson Hill Capital on Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for InXpress Ropes & Gray advised Hudson Hill Capital on their single-asset continuation vehicle transaction for InXpress. The new partnership allows Hudson Hill to continue supporting InXpress in its ongoing growth while offering existing investors options for liquidity or continued investment. The transaction was announced on September 8. Hudson Hill is a private equ more PR

Russian Attacks Disrupt New School Year in Ukraine (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Russian Attacks Disrupt New School Year in Ukraine * As schools in Ukraine opened for the new academic year on September 1, repeated air raid alerts in Kyiv and elsewhere have disrupted classes and sent children into shelters, sometimes for hours. On September 3, Olya's daughter managed to complete just one lesson - math -before alerts sent her fourth-grade class into a cramped underground shelter. "The shelter is not equipped for studying," more PR

SCHUMER, AFTER SECURING CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO RECOGNIZE HISTORIC "MIRACLE ON ICE" 1980 OLYMPIC ICE HOCKEY TEAM, VISITS MT VAN HOEVENBERG OLYMPIC SPORTS COMPLEX TO SHOWCASE POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE... (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, AFTER SECURING CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO RECOGNIZE HISTORIC "MIRACLE ON ICE" 1980 OLYMPIC ICE HOCKEY TEAM, VISITS MT VAN HOEVENBERG OLYMPIC SPORTS COMPLEX TO SHOWCASE POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE... * Last Year, Schumer Introduced And Led To Passage Bipartisan Legislation To Celebrate Historic Ice Hockey Game And Honor Olympic U.S. Men's Ice Hockey Champions With Congressional Gold Medal Recognition - Including On more PR

Sebastian Villaveces Joins Foley Hoag's Energy & Climate Group in New York (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Sebastian Villaveces Joins Foley Hoag's Energy & Climate Group in New York * Foley Hoag announced today that Sebastian "Seb" Villaveces, a seasoned energy transactional attorney and former Chief Legal Officer at one of the nation's leading battery storage companies, has joined the firm as a partner in the Energy & Climate Group in New York. Villaveces joins from Convergent Energy and Power, an independent battery storage own more PR

SEC Files Settlements With Former Animal Health Company Senior Director and Tippee in Alleged Insider Trading Scheme (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Trijya Vakil and Neeraj Visen, No. 7:25-cv-05697 (S.D.N.Y. filed July 10, 2025) On September 3, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed consents and proposed final judgments as to defendants Trijya Vakil and Neeraj Visen in a previously filed action alleging trading in stock of Kindred Biosciences, Inc. based on material nonpublic information about the impending acquisition of Kindred b more PR

Second Circuit Victory Earns Hughes Hubbard & Reed Team 'Litigator of the Week' Recognition (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Second Circuit Victory Earns Hughes Hubbard Team 'Litigator of the Week' Recognition The American Lawyer recognized the firm's success in securing a landmark appellate victory for Denmark's tax authority. Highlights * Second Circuit affirms more than $476 million judgment in favor of SKAT. * Court upholds jury verdict finding defendants liable for fraudulent Danish dividend tax refund claims. * Recognition highlights Hughes Hubbard's leadership in  more PR

Sep. 10: Student Life - Gallery Reception this Thursday! (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 8 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Sep. 10: Student Life - Gallery Reception this Thursday! * Join the Gallery at SUNY Broome for Student Life, work from Professor Zeggert's Art 225 Illustration and Art 116 classes, on view through the month of September, with a formal reception held Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Cecil C. Tyrrell Library. Student Life presents a collection of work by Students in Art 225 Illustration and Art 116 Painting, developed through a thema more PR

Shoma Group Secures $172.5 Million C-PACE Construction Financing for Landmark Mixed-Use Development in South Florida (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Shoma Group Secures $172.5 Million C-PACE Construction Financing for Landmark Mixed-Use Development in South Florida Newmark announces the Company has arranged $172.5 million in C-PACE construction financing on behalf of Shoma Group for Shoma Bay, a landmark mixed-use waterfront development in North Bay Village, Florida. Located at 1850 John F. Kennedy Causeway, the 2 more PR

Sidley Continues Tax Practice Growth With Michael Alcan in Century City (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Continues Tax Practice Growth With Michael Alcan in Century City * Century City - Sidley is pleased to announce that Michael Alcan has joined the firm's Tax practice as a partner in Sidley's office in Century City. He was previously a Tax partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Mr. Alcan advises investment funds, private equity sponsors, and other clients on the tax considerations that arise a more PR

Singaporean Ringleader of $245 Million Cryptocurrency Racketeering Enterprise Pleads Guilty in Washington D.C. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Singaporean Ringleader of $245 Million Cryptocurrency Racketeering Enterprise Pleads Guilty in Washington D.C. * WASHINGTON - Malone Lam, 22, a citizen of Singapore and recent resident of Miami, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. in connection with his role as ringleader of an international cybercrime conspiracy that used social engineering to steal and launder cryptocurrency valued at more more PR

Six honored with John P. Reardon Jr. Alumni Award for outstanding service (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Six honored with John P. Reardon Jr. Alumni Award for outstanding service * Since 1990, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) has recognized alumni for outstanding service to the University through leadership and engagement activities. Formerly known as the HAA Award, in 2025 the distinction was renamed the John P. Reardon Jr. Alumni Award in honor of Jack Reardon's deep commitment to Harvard and its alumni community, and was endowed through a generous g more PR

Skanska Selected for Rehabilitation of I-395 Northbound Bridge Over the Potomac River (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska selected for rehabilitation of I-395 Northbound Bridge over the Potomac River $114 million infrastructure project will improve safety, efficiency, and reliability on critical route between Arlington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. - Washington, D.C. - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has been awarded a $114 million design-build contract by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in conju more PR

Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Francis Fukuyama's New Memoir Traces Five Decades of Political Thought (10)
STANFORD, California, Sept. 9 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Francis Fukuyama's New Memoir Traces Five Decades of Political Thought "In the Realm of the Last Man: A Memoir" has drawn national attention ahead of its release and a CDDRL book talk with the author on September 23. Nora Sulots Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) and a faculty member of the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL), has published a new intellectual more PR

Stony Brook University Professors Awarded More Than $270,000 by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation... (10)
STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 8 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Professors Awarded More Than $270,000 by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation... * Awards will support projects involving undergraduate and graduate students in efforts to manage invasive flora and fauna STONY BROOK, NY - September 8, 2026 - The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) Professors Robert "Bob" Thacker and Elizabeth "Beth" Watson recen more PR

Students make URI their home during festive move-in weekend (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Students make URI their home during festive move-in weekend * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 8, 2026 - As her family helped move her belongings from Queens, New York, into her residence hall at the University of Rhode Island, the reality of Chloe Breen's new home away from home began to sink in, making the moment feel surreal for her. That's a typical feeling for many new students who are experiencing life on their own for the first time. Even Breen more PR

SUNY Chancellor King Highlights AI in Action Fellows as AI Literacy Requirement Begins Across the System (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Highlights AI in Action Fellows as AI Literacy Requirement Begins Across the System Spotlights Faculty AI in Action Fellows During Visit to SUNY Brockport Student Led, ACM SIGAI, Club Advances Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Research - Albany, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. highlighted SUNY's AI in Action: Transforming Higher Education through AI fellowship during a recent visit  more PR

SUNY Potsdam to Host Sustainability Day & Green Living Fair (10)
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 8 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam to Host Sustainability Day & Green Living Fair * The North Country Partnership for Environmental Action, Community and Sustainability (NoCoPEACS) is pleased to announce its tenth annual Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair, hosted by SUNY Potsdam. The Green Living Fair will be held on Friday, Sept. 25 from 1 to 7:30 p.m., this time held on the SUNY Potsdam campus in the Barrington Student Union, at 44 Pierrepont A more PR

Syracuse University School of Management: Whitman Janmester Courses Give Students Inside Look at Real Estate in New York City (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 9 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news: * * * Whitman Janmester Courses Give Students Inside Look at Real Estate in New York City Alison Kessler This January, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management offered a portfolio of five "Janmester" weeklong intensive courses in NYC taken by more than 100 students. Two of those courses gave students the opportunity to learn about real estate as a business and asset. Guest lectures, alumni panels and an industry networking nigh more PR

Syracuse University: ISchool Grad Gets Hands-On Experience Restoring Papers in Library Archives (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * iSchool Grad Gets Hands-On Experience Restoring Papers in Library Archives Anna Shuff G'26 spent the summer processing a major addition to the University's Bishop Jesse Truesdale Peck papers. Dialynn Dwyer Anna Shuff G'26 has been contriving ways to spend more time in libraries since she was a kid. "When I was very young I regularly attempted to extend visits to the public library indefinitely by running away from my mother to go hide in the stacks," Shuff more PR

The secret lives of city insects: bringing urban ecology to the community (10)
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * The secret lives of city insects: bringing urban ecology to the community * In manicured city parks and scrubby parking lot borders, insects reveal their secrets to doctoral student Sylvana Ross and a team of Cincinnati youths. This summer, she and her partners studied city-dwelling insects, amassing data that can inform decisions that support healthy green spaces and help connect young people to the nature outside their front doors. "We need pollinators for more PR

The secret lives of city insects: bringing urban ecology to the community (10)
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 8 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * The secret lives of city insects: bringing urban ecology to the community * Credit: Provided By Holly Hartigan, Cornell Chronicle September 8, 2026 LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmailShare In manicured city parks and scrubby parking lot borders, insects reveal their secrets to doctoral student Sylvana Ross and a team of Cincinnati youths. This summer, she and her partners studied city-dwelling insects, amassing data t more PR

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Executive Director Lauf Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Robbie Lauf, executive director of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act (S. 675): * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, Chairman Westerman, and members of the Subcommittee -- thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of S. 675, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act. In his annual message to the Fifty-ei more PR

Troutman Pepper Locke Improves Rankings Across Key Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Improves Rankings Across Key Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke was recognized among the most active legal advisors in the deal market in Q2 2026, with improved rankings across several private equity, venture capital, and M&A league tables released by PitchBook, The Deal, and LSEG. The firm ranked No. 18 among private equity law firms nationally in  more PR

Troutman Pepper Locke Improves Rankings Across Key Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Improves Rankings Across Key Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke was recognized among the most active legal advisors in the deal market in Q2 2026, with improved rankings across several private equity, venture capital, and M&A league tables released by PitchBook, The Deal, and LSEG. The firm ranked No. 18 among private equity law firms nationally in The Deal's Q2 2026 Private Equity L more PR

U.N. Secretary-General's Message on the International Day of Police Cooperation (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 7 September 2026 New York UN Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Police Cooperation Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General On this International Day of Police Cooperation, we reaffirm our shared commitment to serving all members of society, especially those most at risk. This year's theme - "Protecting Against Vulnerability: Building Trust and Legitimacy in Policing" - addresses a painful reality: Marginalized people often suffer  more PR

UAlbany Launches New Graduate Certificate in Information Science (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Launches New Graduate Certificate in Information Science By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. -- The University at Albany has launched a new advanced certificate in Information Science, designed to give working professionals a competitive edge in a rapidly shifting digital economy. Housed within the Information Sciences and Technology Department in UAlbany's College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC), the 18-credit grad more PR

UBS Launches YUMO to Strengthen Financial and Economic Literacy in Switzerland (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * UBS launches YUMO to strengthen financial and economic literacy in Switzerland YUMO by UBS is a new Swiss learning platform designed to strengthen financial and economic knowledge in interactive ways that are relevant to everyday life and easy to understand. YUMO aims to help young people make informed financial decisions. UBS is committed to strengthening financial education and fostering curiosity about economic issues among younger generation more PR

UN Talks on Killer Robots ends with Calls for Negotiations Growing (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * UN Talks on Killer Robots ends with Calls for Negotiations Growing * In the early hours of September 5, a UN disarmament meeting in Geneva concluded three years of work on autonomous weapons systems, colloquially known as killer robots. While the final report was significantly watered down, it left the door open for more concrete action in November, with a record number of states now supporting negotiations on legally binding rules. The stake more PR

University Forum to Explore Religion, Politics, Literature and Music This Fall (10)
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 8 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * University Forum to Explore Religion, Politics, Literature and Music This Fall * Insights into Christianity and politics, ideas from a celebrated Mississippi author and screenwriter, and an iconic 20th-century rock band promise a thoughtful, rhythmic tone for the fall 2026 University Forum series at The University of Southern Mississippi. Presented by the Southern Miss Honors College with support from the Office of the President, t more PR

VCU Alum Cameron Harris Brings Art and Life to Richmond International Film Festival (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU alum Cameron Harris brings art and life to Richmond International Film Festival His short documentary reflects his journey as a filmmaker and his overseas experiences. By Liz DeFluri Cameron Harris didn't set out to make films. He wanted to understand people. The son of a preacher, Harris watched his father use story and language to make people feel seen. He was inspired to follow a similar path, and the 2012 graduate of Virginia Commonwea more PR

VCUarts Alum Wins Prestigious Fulbright Award to Continue 'World Wide Water' Project in Scotland (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCUarts alum wins prestigious Fulbright Award to continue 'World Wide Water' project in Scotland Artist, designer and educator Rachele Riley received the Fulbright-Glasgow School of Art Distinguished Scholar Award, allowing her to spend six months at one of the world's top-ranked art and design institutions. By Kim Catley This year, artist, designer and educator Rachele Riley is trading her classroom in North Carolina for the Glasgow School of  more PR

Verizon and Corning announce multi-year, multi-billion dollar supply agreement for broadband expansion and next-gen AI infrastructure (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon and Corning announce multi-year, multi-billion dollar supply agreement for broadband expansion and next-gen AI infrastructure * #At a glance * Verizon and Corning have reached a multi-billion dollar supply agreement through 2032 for over 80 million miles of high-density optical fiber to meet surging demand. * The fiber will accelerate Verizon's broadband expansion for homes a more PR

Verizon and Corning Announce Multi-year, Multi-billion Dollar Supply Agreement for Broadband Expansion and Next-Gen AI Infrastructure (10)
CORNING, New York, Sept. 9 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon and Corning Announce Multi-year, Multi-billion Dollar Supply Agreement for Broadband Expansion and Next-Gen AI Infrastructure The agreement through 2032 provides the high-capacity optical solutions needed to expand nationwide consumer broadband access while scaling a high-density backbone to support Gen AI compute needs. To meet surging demand for consumer broadband and converged services alongside more PR

Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Calls on New York Congressional Republicans to Stand Against President Trump's Trade War (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Calls on New York Congressional Republicans to Stand Against President Trump's Trade War * Governor Kathy Hochul today addressed President Trump's trade war, which has now led to Canadian tariffs on billions of dollars of American goods. These tariffs are expected to drive up costs for thousands of New Yorkers, prevent the state from building more housing and damage the livelihoods of farmers,  more PR

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Ahead of Jewish High Holidays, Governor Hochul Announces Distribution of Record $70 Million to Protect Community-Based Organizations Vulnerable to Hate Crimes And Attacks (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Ahead of Jewish High Holidays, Governor Hochul Announces Distribution of Record $70 Million to Protect Community-Based Organizations Vulnerable to Hate Crimes And Attacks * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a record $70 million will be distributed to 290 nonprofit community-based organizations that are vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks due to their ideology, beliefs or mission. Ad more PR

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Attends the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing & 9/11 Employee Memorial Dedication Ceremony (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Attends the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing & 9/11 Employee Memorial Dedication Ceremony * Earlier today, Governor Hochul attended a dedication ceremony to honor the members of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey who lost their lives in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and on 9/11. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available he more PR

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the West Indian American Day Parade Breakfast (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the West Indian American Day Parade Breakfast * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks at the West Indian American Day Parade Breakfast prior to marching in the parade. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. PHOTOS:  more PR

Virginia Tech: One of Contemporary Literature's Most Influential Voices, Two-time Pulitzer Winner Colson Whitehead, Comes to Blacksburg (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * One of contemporary literature's most influential voices, two-time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead, comes to Blacksburg By Susan Bland The first writer to win back-to-back Pulitzer Prizes for consecutive works of fiction, acclaimed American author Colson Whitehead comes to the Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. From the ground-shifting "The Underground Railroad" and "The Nickel Boys" to the razor-sharp "Harlem Shuffle," "Crook Manifesto, more PR

Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Dr. Geraldine McGinty Named Executive Vice Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Dr. Geraldine McGinty Named Executive Vice Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine Dr. Geraldine McGinty, an esteemed academic healthcare leader and radiologist, has been appointed executive vice dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, effective Sept. 8. In her new role, Dr. McGinty will serve as a vital strategic advisor to Dean Robert A. Harrington, exercise delegated authority on key matters and represent the institution internally more PR

Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Newly Discovered Stem Cell Reveals Potential Drug Target for Spinal Stenosis (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University (TNSjou) - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Newly Discovered Stem Cell Reveals Potential Drug Target for Spinal Stenosis Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Hospital for Special Surgery have discovered the stem cells--unspecialized cells that can develop into specific cell types--that give rise to the body's tendons and ligaments, the tissues connecting muscles and bones. They also found that when these stem cells become hyperactive in the lower s more PR

What They're Saying: GOP "In Real Trouble" and Facing "Challenges in Retaining Control" as Senate Democrats Compete "Even In Red Territory" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: GOP "In Real Trouble" and Facing "Challenges in Retaining Control" as Senate Democrats Compete "Even In Red Territory" Bloomberg: "[...] the Senate increasingly appears up for grabs in an environment rife with parallels to 2006, a wave election that swept Democrats into power [...]" NBC News: "Now, there's an increasing sense in both parties that the Senate is up for grabs this fall, even in red territory" - Wi more PR

White & Case advises CIP on acquisition and financing of Gawara Baya hybrid project in Australia (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises CIP on acquisition and financing of Gawara Baya hybrid project in Australia * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), on the acquisition of a 100% interest in, and project financing of, the Gawara Baya Hybrid Project, comprising a 408 MW onshore wind farm and 104 MW BESS located south-west of Ingham in N more PR