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2026-09-30

News Tipoffs - New York Editors Newsletter for 2026-10-01 ( 234 items )

News Tipoffs - New York Editors

"Fit for Every Possibility" Tour Kicks off with Washington, D.C. Event (10)

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * "Fit for Every Possibility" Tour Kicks off with Washington, D.C. Event * "Government's for everybody, and it's really an honor to get to serve for everybody," said Anne Schuchat '80, H'05, former principal deputy director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during last Wednesday night's "Fit for Every Possibility: Swarthmore Alumni Shaping Washington, D.C." event. It was the first of four events this fall celebrating Swarthmore, the libe more PR

'Pre-IPO' Boiler Room Operators Sentenced To Prison (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * 'Pre-IPO' Boiler Room Operators Sentenced To Prison * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that the founders and operators of Legend Venture Partners LLC ("Legend") and its affiliated entities were sentenced to significant prison time for defrauding their investors, violating their fiduciary duties to those investors, and stealing their funds. MARIO GOGL more PR

A New Era of Dining Debuts at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico (10)

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 30 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * A New Era of Dining Debuts at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico * Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico debuts Perla and Ocean Terrace, two new dining concepts that further elevate the Resort's culinary offerings under the direction of Executive Chef Victor Rosado. Together, the restaurants introduce distinct culinary experiences defined by warm hospitality, standout service, and globally inspire more PR

ABA Nominates Officers Board for 2026-2027 (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABA Nominates Officers Board for 2026-2027 * WASHINGTON - The American Bankers Association's Nominating Committee has finalized the official slate of candidates to be presented for election at the association's annual meeting scheduled for Oct. 27 in Salt Lake City. The committee, chaired by John C. Asbury, chief executive officer, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp., Richmond, Va., nominated the following candidat more PR

ACLU-MN Responds to DOJ's Misconduct Complaint Against Federal District Court Judges (10)

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * ACLU-MN Responds to DOJ's Misconduct Complaint Against Federal District Court Judges September 30, 2026 MINNEAPOLIS - This morning, the Department of Justice announced a judicial misconduct complaint against seven federal district court judges in Minnesota. The complaint alleges that the judges violated judicial ethics rules when they participated in a Sept. 17 New York Times article discussing Operation Metro Surge. The more PR

Actors' Equity Association Endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Actors' Equity Association, a labor union that says it represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers, issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Juliana Stratton's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment. "Over the last several years, Illinois has made huge strides in more PR

Actors' Equity Association Endorses Rebecca Bennett for United States Congress (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Endorses Rebecca Bennett for United States Congress * New York- Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Rebecca Bennett's campaign for the United States House of Representatives (NJ7), on behalf of more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment. "Rebecca Bennett is deeply qualified to serve the people of New Jersey in the House" said Al Vincent more PR

Actors' Equity Association Endorses Rebecca Bennett for United States Congress (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Actors' Equity Association, a labor union that says it represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers, issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Endorses Rebecca Bennett for United States Congress New York- Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Rebecca Bennett's campaign for the United States House of Representatives (NJ7), on behalf of more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment. "Rebecca Bennett is deeply qualified t more PR

Adelphi Universit: Is Your Phone Actually Rotting Your Brain? 'Why Your Attention Span Feels Broken--And How the Algorithm Intended It That Way' (10)

GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 1 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Is Your Phone Actually Rotting Your Brain? Why Your Attention Span Feels Broken--And How the Algorithm Intended it That Way" September 30, 2026 By Olivia Rubino-Finn, Contributing Writer After a long, hard day at work, all we want to do is unplug. Figuratively, that is. For many of us, scrolling endlessly on social media has become a go-to method of relaxation. But, as much research has shown, what we do to soothe our minds may actually be causing us harm more PR

Adelphi University Awarded $982,000 to Launch No-Cost Regional Entrepreneurship Experience for Students and Aspiring Business Founders (10)

GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 1 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Adelphi University Awarded $982,000 to Launch No-Cost Regional Entrepreneurship Experience for Students and Aspiring Business Founders September 30, 2026 The Adelphi Entrepreneur Experience will connect aspiring founders with entrepreneurship education, industry mentors, experiential learning and the Greater New York innovation ecosystem. Adelphi University has been awarded $982,000 through the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agen more PR

Agudath Israel's Statement on Mayor Mamdani's Strategy to Combat Antisemitism (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Religion] -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, posted the following news: * * * Agudath Israel's Statement on Mayor Mamdani's Strategy to Combat Antisemitism * Agudath Israel of America is encouraged by the launch of Mayor Mamdani's Strategy to Combat Antisemitism, and Mayor Mamdani's statement, released yesterday. The Agudah applauds this acknowledgement of rising antisemitism, the significant work inherent in the plan's compilation, and its inclusion of several positive f more PR

AI Tool Finds and Fixes Training Gaps for Radiology Residents (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * AI Tool Finds and Fixes Training Gaps for Radiology Residents * A new study showed that using artificial intelligence to track which pathologies radiology residents saw each day made it possible to identify gaps in their clinical exposure and provide supplemental, targeted teaching cases. This approach helped ensure that residents were exposed to the full breadth of pathol more PR

AI-enhanced petitions on Change.org: more text, less success (10)

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI-enhanced petitions on Change.org: more text, less success * The change was obvious - but in the end, things stayed about the same. Cornell researchers took advantage of online petition website Change.org's gradual rollout of an artificial intelligence writing tool to gauge AI-enhanced language's impact on petition outcomes. The effect on outcomes? Negligible, at best. Analysis of 1.5 million petitions showed that the AI writing assistance altered the wor more PR

Albertus Magnus College Launches One-Year, $20,000 Master's Degree Opportunity for First Responders (10)

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * Albertus Magnus College Launches One-Year, $20,000 Master's Degree Opportunity for First Responders New tuition promise provides accelerated graduate degree pathways for police, fire, EMS, dispatchers, and corrections personnel New Haven, Conn. - September 29, 2026 Albertus Magnus College announced a new educational initiative dedicated to supporting frontline heroes by offering eligible first responders the opportunity to earn a master's d more PR

Alfred State Named One of America's Best Colleges (10)

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 30 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Alfred State Named One of America's Best Colleges * National recognition highlights exceptional student outcomes, career success, and return on education Alfred State College (ASC) has been named one of America's Best Colleges for 2026-27 by TIME Magazine and Statista, earning recognition in the publication's inaugural national ranking of 500 colleges nationwide. Alfred State's inclusion in the ranking is a distinction that reflects the college's commi more PR

Alopecia Advocate: Madeline Lee Creates Art Inspired by Her Experience With Hair Loss (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Alopecia Advocate: Madeline Lee Creates Art Inspired by Her Experience With Hair Loss * At 16, Madeline Lee is an artist, designer, author, advocate for alopecia areata, and also a national championship-winning squash player. She was diagnosed with alopecia at age 5 and has since used her creative talents to educate others and challenge the stigma surrounding hair loss. A more PR

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines Announce Plans for Alaska to Join Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses (10)

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 1 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 American Airlines and Alaska Airlines announce plans for Alaska to join Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses SEATTLE and FORT WORTH, Texas -- Today, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines announced their intent for Alaska Airlines to join American's Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses, expanding international travel opportunities for customers and strengthening access to premium global travel experiences. The carriers anticipate filing for more PR

American Chestnut Trees Return to the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo More Than a Century After Blight That Wiped Them Out Was First Documented Here (10)

BRONX, New York, Sept. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * American Chestnut Trees Return to the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo More Than a Century After Blight That Wiped Them Out Was First Documented Here * BRONX, NY (September 30, 2026)-More than 120 years after a forester at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo first documented the chestnut blight that would ultimately wipe out nearly 4 billion American chestnut trees, American chestnuts are returni more PR

American Express Delivers the Next Generation of Amex Corporate (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Delivers the Next Generation of Amex Corporate * New Program Offerings Bring Together New Corporate Cashback(r) Card, Integrated Expense Management Software, Amex Expense(tm) App, and Agentic Tools, Backed by Amex Business Membership NEW YORK -American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced today the launch of the next generation of Amex Corporate, with new capabilities that bring together the new American Express Corpo more PR

Archives Finds: Planting Plan (10)

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 30 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Archives Finds: Planting Plan * The SUNY Broome Library has been busy digitizing the contents of the College Archives, in order to preserve them better as well as make them more accessible. Occasionally interesting items are discovered. One we'd like to share is the original Planting Plan from when the current campus was being developed. A 1958 architectural map of the SUNY Broome campus with details of the names and locations of trees and shrubs th more PR

At 'Most Dangerous Nuclear Moment' Since Cold War Ended, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges Changing Course, Replacing Threats with Dialogue (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * At 'Most Dangerous Nuclear Moment' Since Cold War Ended, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges Changing Course, Replacing Threats with Dialogue * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks at the plenary meeting of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, in New York today: We meet at the most dangerous nuclear moment since the end of the Cold War. Eighty-one years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear weapon more PR

Atlantic Properties and Diversified Funding to Pay $112,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Atlantic Properties and Diversified Funding to Pay $112,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit * Defendants settle claims they revoked job offer due to applicant's breast cancer diagnosis BOSTON -Atlantic Property Management Corporation and its affiliate, Diversified Funding, Inc., property management companies in Boston, will pay $112,000 and furnish other relief to settle a lawsuit charging disability discrimination and ret more PR

Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security (10)

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary to protect th more PR

Attorney General Griffin Joins Louisiana and Alabama in Suing 29 Defendants for Shipping Abortion Pills across State Lines (10)

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins Louisiana and Alabama in Suing 29 Defendants for Shipping Abortion Pills across State Lines * #Griffin: 'I am proud to defend Arkansas's pro-life laws through this action today' BATON ROUGE - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he and the attorneys general of Louisiana and Alabama sued 29 defendants for shipping abortion pills into their respective states, in violatio more PR

Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Hudson Valley Cocaine Trafficking Ring (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Hudson Valley Cocaine Trafficking Ring * September 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the takedown of a drug trafficking ring that distributed cocaine across the Hudson Valley. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) found that members of the drug trafficking operation coordinated meeti more PR

Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of a Minor in Dutchess County (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of a Minor in Dutchess County * September 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of a minor, O.C., who died on June 27, 2026 following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP), Dutchess County Sheriff's Of more PR

Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Shield Law Challenge (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Shield Law Challenge * September 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to strike down New York's abortion shield law: "Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas are asking the Supreme Court to let them impose their abortion bans on N more PR

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Housing Counseling for New Yorkers (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Housing Counseling for New Yorkers * September 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued the Trump administration to stop it from cutting off funding that helps New Yorkers buy their first homes, stay in the homes they have, and manage their rent and finances. The lawsuit, filed on the last day of the federal fiscal year, challenges the U.S. D more PR

Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Ali Ali (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Ali Ali * September 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Ali Ali, who died on September 18, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Woodbury, Orange County. After a thorough investigation, which included re more PR

Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices (10)

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Michigan and a coalition of 47 other more PR

Attorney General Tong Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview (10)

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate in an asylum officer interview and explain why the more PR

AXA XL Launches Dedicated Excess & Surplus Insurance: "AXA XL E&S" (10)

DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 1 -- AXA XL, an insurance and reinsurance company, issued the following news release: * * * AXA XL Launches Dedicated Excess & Surplus Insurance Company: "AXA XL E&S" New York - September 30, 2026 AXA XL today announced the launch of AXA XL Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Company ("AXA XL E&S"), a dedicated legal entity established to exclusively serve wholesale brokers. This strategic move enhances AXA XL's underwriting focus and capabilities within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance market, reinforcing its commitm more PR

Bank of America Study Finds Gen Z and Millennial Donors Bring New Approach to Giving (10)

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Study Finds Gen Z and Millennial Donors Bring New Approach to Giving * New Private Bank research finds younger donors are broadening where and how they give, even as confidence in philanthropic succession declines #Key takeaways * Nearly nine in 10 wealthy Americans (89%) gave to charity in 2025, most commonly directing donations towards supporting basic needs, health more PR

Bank of America to Convene 500+ Innovators and Capital Providers at 15th Annual Technology Innovation Summit (10)

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America to Convene 500+ Innovators and Capital Providers at 15th Annual Technology Innovation Summit * Gathering in San Francisco, companies and investors will explore enterprise AI, technology investment and opportunities for collaboration SAN FRANCISCO, C.A. - Bank of America will host more than 500 technology companies and investors for its 15th annual Technology Innovation S more PR

Bank of America to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Investor Conference Call on October 14 (10)

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Investor Conference Call on October 14 * CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As previously announced, Bank of America will report its third quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, October 14. The results will be released at approximately 6:45 a.m. ET, followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. The news release, sup more PR

Baruch Alumni Selected for Legislative Fellowships in Albany (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Alumni Selected for Legislative Fellowships in Albany * Baruch graduates Nico Antonucci (MIA '25) and Shad (Aftab) Hussain (MS Marketing '26) are putting their Baruch experience to work as New York State Senate Legislative Fellows at the New York State Capitol. Two recent Baruch College graduates, Nico Antonucci (MIA '25) and Shad (Aftab) Hussain (MS Marketing '26), are applying their public affairs, communications, and policy skills as New York State Senate Legis more PR

BCLP Partner Goli Mahdavi to Speak on Algorithmic Pricing at IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. + AI Governance Global 2026 (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP Partner Goli Mahdavi to Speak on Algorithmic Pricing at IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. + AI Governance Global 2026 * BCLP is pleased to share that Goli Mahdavi, Partner and Global AI Lead, will be speaking at the IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. + AI Governance Global conference in Seattle on October 8th. Goli will join leaders from eBay, Good Food Holdings, and the California Retailers Association for a timel more PR

Binghamton University: Insects are Essential to Vertebrate Life - as Food, Shelter and Medicine (10)

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Insects are essential to vertebrate life -- as food, shelter and medicine Binghamton biologists co-author a review paper on the importance of insect diversity in a time of decline By Jennifer Micale September 30, 2026 While insects provide an essential food source for many vertebrate species, they're more than just a protein-laden snack. Chimpanzees use them to sterilize wounds, and herons as fishing bait. Sloths rely on moths to maintain the algae in t more PR

Bitcoin Policy Institute Head Lyman Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia released the following written testimony by Samuel Lyman, head of research at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Trojan Horses: Covert Foreign Malign Influence Operations in America": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on how malign actors conduct covert propaganda and foreign influence operations in the United States. A war is raging between the world more PR

BLS Issues Report on Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment August 2026 (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Sept. 30, 2026 (24 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in August than a year earlier in 234 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 126 areas, and unchanged in 27 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 27 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent, and 6 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the y more PR

Blugold Marching Band to perform in 2027 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (10)

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 30 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Blugold Marching Band to perform in 2027 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade * A beloved holiday tradition since 1924, the 101st parade next year will showcase the BMB in one of the nation's most popular holiday events. The Macy's parade has an average annual television audience of 30 million, plus tens of thousands along the streets of New York. "This news is an immense honor for UW-Eau Claire and the BMB alike, and the largest sta more PR

Broad Coalition Demands Affordable, Safe Energy, Rejects Polluter-Driven Permitting Reform (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- We Act for Environmental Justice posted the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition Demands Affordable, Safe Energy, Rejects Polluter-Driven Permitting Reform * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, a coalition of national organizations representing thousands of frontline, environmental justice, and Indigenous communities across the U.S. joined together to oppose a dangerous deregulatory permitting reform 'Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act' being negotiated in Congress. Led by Climate Ju more PR

Bronx Zoo Debuts New Snow Leopard Cub, Member of Elusive Species Threatened with Extinction (10)

BRONX, New York, Sept. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Bronx Zoo Debuts New Snow Leopard Cub, Member of Elusive Species Threatened with Extinction * BRONX, N.Y. -September 30, 2026 -The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo is debuting a new female snow leopard cub, born May 31, 2026 to parents Dari and Moutig. The cub is doing well after passing her physical exams and routine vaccinations, and can now be seen exploring the zoo's Himalayan Highlands habitat. Her more PR

Brookhaven National Laboratory: RHIC Team Receives Prestigious DOE Secretary Achievement Award (10)

UPTON, New York, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * RHIC Team Receives Prestigious DOE Secretary Achievement Award Recognition honors innovators who enabled 25-year exploration of exotic nuclear matter, the sources of proton spin, and the strongest force in nature September 30, 2026 UPTON, N.Y. -- A group of 11 physicists representing the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) Discovery and Innovation Team at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven Nation more PR

Brooklyn Law School Begins Its 125th Year (10)

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 30 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Brooklyn Law School Begins Its 125th Year * Today, Brooklyn Law School marks the beginning of its 125th year, celebrating a history rooted in opportunity and access. In the message below, President and Joseph Crea Dean David D. Meyer reflects on the Law School's humble beginnings, its enduring mission, and the people who have shaped Brooklyn Law School over the past one-and-a-quarter centuries. The following message from Meyer was shared with Brooklyn Law more PR

Cahill Advises 1-800-FLOWERS.COM in Sale of PersonalizationMall.com and Things Remembered (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Cahill Advises 1-800-FLOWERS.COM in Sale of PersonalizationMall.com and Things Remembered * Cahill advised 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. in connection with the company's agreement to sell PersonalizationMall.com and Things Remembered to PlanetArt, LLC in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $45 million. In connection with the transaction, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and PlanetArt also expect to enter into a commercial agreement more PR

Cahill Secures Dismissal of Class Action Against Meteora Co-Developer Benjamin Chow (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Cahill Secures Dismissal of Class Action Against Meteora Co-Developer Benjamin Chow * Cahill secured a significant victory for Benjamin Chow, a co-developer of the decentralized peer-to-peer digital asset trading platform known as Meteora, obtaining a complete dismissal in a high-profile class action lawsuit-which alleged that Mr. Chow, along with co-defendants, illegally conspired to launch fraudulent "memecoins," includin more PR

CAILI Announces Members of Advisory Committee (10)

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 30 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * CAILI Announces Members of Advisory Committee * #The committee 'ensures that caili remains aligned with societal, workforce-facing, and equity-centered needs' The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI) has named a seven-member volunteer Advisory Committee, which will play a crucial role in fulfilling the center's mission to "cultivate AI-literate and community-engaged leaders who apply artificia more PR

Can You Learn Counseling Skills With an Online Counseling Master's Degree? (10)

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * Can You Learn Counseling Skills With an Online Counseling Master's Degree? * By Anna Rosebrook (Grace College M.B.A. 26) Counseling is one of the most interpersonal jobs there is. It depends on reading a room, sitting with silence, and noticing what someone isn't saying. So it's a fair question to ask before enrolling in an online counseling master's degree: Can you actually build that kind of skill through a laptop? Yes! But it depends on how the program int more PR

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: 1619 Project Creator Nikole Hannah-Jones Has Proven the Case for School Choice (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones has proven the case for school choice In 2019, the New York Times journalist obsessed over the idea that America was founded as a "slaveocracy," where black Americans had no choice over their future. But an experiment she ran on her own daughter proves today's low-income families are damaged far more by the lack of school choice than they are by the lack of options endured by their ancestors. by Kali Fontanilla more PR

Celebrate National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month (10)

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 30 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Celebrate National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month * Celebrating National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month SUNY Broome is proud to celebrate National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, and to recognize the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Throughout the month, we invite students, faculty, and staff to learn, connect, and celebrate through educational and cultural opportu more PR

Center for Constitutional Rights: Court Rejects Bulk of Trump Administration's Rationale for Keeping Boat Strikes Memo Secret (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * Court Rejects Bulk of Trump Administration's Rationale for Keeping Boat Strikes Memo Secret As the government continues to bomb civilians in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, this decision ordering in camera review of the memo is a crucial win for transparency and accountability - September 30, 2026, New York -- Today, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected several of the Trump administration's key rationales more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Federal Judges (10)

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 1 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * DOJ files misconduct complaint against federal judges Written by Bill Glahn | September 30, 2026 From a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) press release, - Justice Department Files Judicial Misconduct Complaint Alleging MN Judges Made Improper and Unethical Comments to the New York Times. The DOJ writes, - On September 17, 2026, the paper published a more PR

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Congress Should Block OMB Grantmaking Rule Permanently to Rein In Administration Abuses (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * Congress Should Block OMB Grantmaking Rule Permanently to Rein In Administration Abuses September 30, 2026 | Sam Berger, Jacob Leibenluft and Devin O'Connor In May, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a proposed rule that would upend the federal grantmaking process by politicizing both how grant recipients are selected and when their grants can be canceled.[1] The rule has received robust pushback from a broad -- and bipartisan - more PR

Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, Working Families - Collierville, TN (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, and Working Families - Collierville, TN September 29, 2026 Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced that the Ways and Means Committee will hold a field hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, more PR

CHRIS ROCK, JOHN GOODMAN, NOAH CENTINEO, ALLISON JANNEY AND JOSH BROLIN HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 5-9 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' (10)

BURBANK, California, Sept. 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * CHRIS ROCK, JOHN GOODMAN, NOAH CENTINEO, ALLISON JANNEY AND JOSH BROLIN HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 5-9 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Oct. 5-9. Monday, Oct. 5 - CHRIS ROCK talks "Misty Green," and HEATHER GAY is here to chat about "The Real Housewives of Salt L more PR

CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON 50 YEARS OF THE HYDE AMENDMENT (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON 50 YEARS OF THE HYDE AMENDMENT * BROOKLYN, N.Y. -Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement: "Today marks 50 years of harm, hardship, and uncertainty under the Hyde Amendment. Since its adoption in 1976, the Hyde Amendment has relentlessly and brutally restricted a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions. Its vile legacy can be seen in the countless women it has affected over this more PR

Columbia Engineering Scientists Honored for Advancing Unique Fusion Approach (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Columbia Engineering Scientists Honored for Advancing Unique Fusion Approach New approach could reduce the complexity of fusion power plants, researchers say. September 30, 2026 Mohamed Abdelfattah Two Columbia Engineering scientists have won the 2026 John Dawson Award for Excellence in Plasma Physics Research from the American Physical Society as part of a team from the U.S. Department of Energy's DIII- more PR

Columbia University President Mnookin Frames AI as Dual Force of Opportunity and Risk at World Leaders Forum (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * A Tale of Two AIs Columbia Engineering hosted its first World Leaders Forum with Endeavor Greece and the School of the Arts, bringing together leaders in government, global development, technology, and art to discuss AI's impact on people and culture. September 30, 2026 Beatrice Mhando Global leaders, technologists, and artists gathered in the Low Library Rotunda Sept. 24 for Columbia Engineering's first-hosted more PR

Columbia: How Do Order and Collective Behavior Emerge From Chaos? (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * How Do Order and Collective Behavior Emerge From Chaos? Venkat Venkatasubramanian explores this and related questions in his book, Emergence as Harmony. September 30, 2026 Emergent phenomena arise when complex systems exhibit properties that are absent in their constituent parts. They span scales and disciplines, from the collective intelligence of bird flocks in biology to the patterns of inequality and segregation in economics and sociology. Do these disparate examp more PR

Conduent Outlines Three-Year Path to Consistent Growth and Profitable Performance at Investor Day (10)

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Outlines Three-Year Path to Consistent Growth and Profitable Performance at Investor Day * Company outlines focused strategy to simplify operations, leverage AI and scale growth across Government and Commercial markets Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today outlined its strategy and thr more PR

Congressman Langworthy Announces $3.26 Million in FEMA Funding for Erie County Winter Storm Elliott Response (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces $3.26 Million in FEMA Funding for Erie County Winter Storm Elliott Response * #Federal funding reimburses county for emergency protective measures following December 2022 severe winter storm Washington, D.C.-September 30th... Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that Erie County has been awarded $3,260,556.21 in federal funding to reimburse the county for emergency protective measures undertaken during more PR

Conn. A.G. Tong, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership (10)

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U more PR

Cooley: Snowflake Announces Upsized $3.75 Billion Convertible Senior Notes (10)

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 1 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Snowflake Announces Upsized $3.75 Billion Convertible Senior Notes September 29, 2026 Cooley advised Snowflake (New York Stock Exchange: SNOW), the AI data cloud company, on its upsized private placement of $3.75 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes, consisting of $2 billion aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due 2029 (2029 notes) and $1.75 billion aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior more PR

Court Dismisses Journalists' Case Against Spyware Manufacturer NSO Group (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Court Dismisses Journalists' Case Against Spyware Manufacturer NSO Group * PASADENA, Calif.-The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California today dismissed a lawsuit brought by journalists and other members of El Faro-one of Central America's foremost independent news organizations-who were the victims of spyware attacks using NSO Group's Pegasus technology. The Knight First Amendment I more PR

Court Rejects Bulk of Trump Administration's Rationale for Keeping Boat Strikes Memo Secret (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Court Rejects Bulk of Trump Administration's Rationale for Keeping Boat Strikes Memo Secret * As the government continues to bomb civilians in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, this decision ordering in camera review of the memo is a crucial win for transparency and accountability NEW YORK -Today, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected several of the Trump administration's key rationales for w more PR

Critic and art historian speaks on art, architecture and democracy (10)

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Critic and art historian speaks on art, architecture and democracy * Art historian and critic Brian T. Allen will examine how critics, curators, funders, artists and the broader public judge the quality of art and architecture in a talk on Monday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Statler Hall, Rm. 291. "Who Decides What's Good? Art, Architecture, and Democracy" is sponsored by the Program on Freedom and Free Societies (F&FS) and is free and open to the general publi more PR

Crowell & Moring Adds eDiscovery Leader Lauren Schwartzreich to Litigation and Trial Group (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Adds eDiscovery Leader Lauren Schwartzreich to Litigation and Trial Group * Denver - September 30, 2026: Crowell & Moring has added nationally-recognized eDiscovery lawyer Lauren Schwartzreich as a partner in the firm's Litigation and Trial Group and head of its eDiscovery and Information Management (EDIM) Practice. Based in Denver, Schwartzreich brings more than 20 years of experience in civil litigation and eD more PR

CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: What Does the Greenland Deal Mean for North American Security? (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Sept. 30, 2026, involving Acting Director and senior fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy and fellow Henry Ziemer, both of the Americas Program, Alex Dalziel, senior fellow for Arctic geopolitics at the Centre for Strategic Statecraft, and Otto Svendsen, associate fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program: * * * What Does the Greenland Deal Mean for North American Security? In the early months of 2026, Greenland appea more PR

Dana-Farber Research Reveals Possible New Target for Treatment of Sickle Cell and Beta Thalassemia (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Dana-Farber Research Reveals Possible New Target for Treatment of Sickle Cell and Beta Thalassemia * Research Summary Study Title: Human genetics implicates a BACH2-NRF2 axis in fetal hemoglobin 1 activation Publication: Nature Dana-Farber Cancer Institute corresponding author: Vijay Sankaran, MD, PhD Summary: Gene therapy for blood disorders such as sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia switch on f more PR

David Madigan Named USC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * David Madigan named USC provost and executive vice president for academic affairs A leading scholar with a record of innovation and collaboration across disciplines, Madigan will join USC Oct. 13 to lead its academic enterprise. September 30, 2026 By Nina Raffio David Madigan, an internationally recognized statistics scholar with decades of leadership experience at major research universities, has been named USC's next provost and exec more PR

DeLauro Statement on Deterioration of CDC Under President Trump and Secretary Kennedy (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Deterioration of CDC Under President Trump and Secretary Kennedy September 30, 2026 WASHINGTON - A new joint report from the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2883 and the Public Data Observatory found that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have suffered estimated workforce losses of 30 percent, or more than 3,800 civil servant more PR

Deloitte firms named European Tax Advisory Firm of the Year for the 10th consecutive time (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Deloitte, a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, posted the following news: * * * Deloitte firms named European Tax Advisory Firm of the Year for the 10th consecutive time * NEW YORK, NY, USA, 30 September 2026 - Deloitte's tax practices across Europe were named, at the regional level, Tax Advisory Firm of the Year for the 10th consecutive year at the International Tax Review (ITR) 2026 Europe Tax Awards. In total, Deloitte firms won 29 awards, reflec more PR

Deloitte Tax in the news (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Deloitte, a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, posted the following news: * * * Deloitte Tax in the news * Deloitte firms named European Tax Advisory Firm of the Year for the 10th consecutive time NEW YORK, NY, USA, 30 September 2026 - Deloitte's tax practices across Europe were named, at the regional level, Tax Advisory Firm of the Year for the 10th consecutive year at the International Tax Review (ITR) 2026 Europe Tax Awards. Deloitte's 2026 Glo more PR

Diplomacy Alum takes on Global Communications (10)

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Diplomacy Alum takes on Global Communications * From government and international affairs to global media, Courtney J. Boland, 17', a Seton Hall School of Diplomacy graduate, has built a career by exploring different fields and turning each experience into an opportunity to learn. Today, Boland serves as director of Communications, USA at The Economist, where she leads external communications across the United States and Canada. Her work involves c more PR

Educators for Excellence: Only 11% of Teachers Would Recommend the Profession, But Most Agree on How Policymakers Can Improve Education (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 (TNSxrep) -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Only 11% of Teachers Would Recommend the Profession, but Most Agree on How Policymakers Can Improve Education New survey of 2,032 public school teachers finds persistent challenges -- but a clear path forward on where leaders should invest. - NEW YORK, NY--Teachers are pointing to clear solutions t more PR

English Professor to Celebrate Launch of Novel 'Bless Me, Papi' on Oct. 1 (10)

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * English Professor to Celebrate Launch of Novel 'Bless Me, Papi' on Oct. 1 * Dr. Ayendy Bonifacio, an associate professor of English at The University of Toledo, will celebrate the release of his novel "Bless Me, Papi" with a book launch from 4 to 5:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in Carlson Library Room 1005. The event will include a short reading and Q&A, followed by a book sale and signing. Dr. Ayendy Bonifacio will celebrate the release of his novel "Bless Me, more PR

EPA Finalizes Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Chemsol, Inc. Superfund Site in Piscataway, New Jersey (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Finalizes Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Chemsol, Inc. Superfund Site in Piscataway, New Jersey * NEW YORK \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its cleanup plan to address contamination at the Chemsol, Inc. Superfund site in Piscataway, New Jersey. The finalized plan will address contaminated groundwater that has moved beyond the former Chemsol, Inc. facility where the mixing, blending, and distilling of solvents ult more PR

ESF's Destinations & Degrees Draws Record Crowd of Students, Employers and Graduate Schools (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF's Destinations & Degrees Draws Record Crowd of Students, Employers and Graduate Schools * Destinations & Degrees: ESF's Fall 2026 Career, Internship and Graduate School Fair took place in the JMA Wireless Dome Sept. 29. SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Sept. 30, 2026 -Hundreds of students, alumni, employers and graduate school representatives gathered at the JMA Wireless Dome Sept. 29 for Destinations & Degrees: ESF's F more PR

European Commission: EU Provides Euros61 Million in Humanitarian Aid Amidst Rapidly Deteriorating Situation in Ethiopia (10)

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 30 -- The European Commission issued the following news: * * * EU provides Euros61 million in humanitarian aid amidst rapidly deteriorating situation in Ethiopia 28 September 2026 Amid fears of renewed conflict in Northern Ethiopia, the European Union is providing Euros61 million in humanitarian funding to help the most vulnerable people in Ethiopia affected by conflict, displacement, disease outbreaks and climate-related hazards, including the impact of El Nino. The European Union is deeply concerned by the rapidl more PR

Exploring the solar system through Cornell's image library (10)

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Exploring the solar system through Cornell's image library * Research historian Phil Horzempa knew the images were out there somewhere. He passionately believed that the work of thousands of middle schoolers from around the country deserved to be found. MoonKAM (Moon Knowledge Acquired by Middle school students) was a citizen science and education program led by astronaut Sally Ride, part of NASA's 2011-12 GRAIL mission. While the mission's two small spacecra more PR

FDA Center for Drug Evaluation & Research Issues Warning Letter to Curia New York (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Curia New York Inc. from its Center for Drug Evaluation and Research: * * * Recipient: Philip Macnabb, CEO, Curia New York, Inc., 223 South West Street, Raleigh, NC 27603, United States (b)(4) Issuing Office: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), United States WARNING LETTER Reference number: 320-26-127 To Mr. Philip Macnabb: This warning letter advises you of significant deviations observe more PR

Fed Governor Cook Issues Remarks at Investing in Rural America Conference (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Lisa D. Cook: * * * September 30, 2026 The Dual Mandate in Rural America At the 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Asheville, North Carolina - Thank you, President Barkin, for that kind introduction. And thank you to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and your partners across the Federal Reserve System for organizing this timely and important conference this year and for the past several years./1 It is a delight more PR

Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3) (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance:" (Continue from Part 2 of 3) * * * Issues for Congress Commercial fisheries are strongly influenced by environmental conditions that affect the abundance and distribution of fishery resources and fishing infrastructure. Changes in these conditions often take place suddenly with little or no warning, such as in the cases of severe storms, oil spills, and harmful alga more PR

Fordham PhD Student Receives National Psychology Research Award (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * Fordham PhD Student Receives National Psychology Research Award September 30, 2026 By Alex Williamson Alireza Zareian Jahromi, a fourth-year PhD student in Fordham's Applied Developmental Psychology program, has received a national award from the American Psychological Association and honor society Psi Chi for the best empirical research paper published in 2025. His paper, titled "Associations Between Student-Teacher Developmental Relationships, Students' Social and E more PR

Foundation Notice Offers Free Legal Aid to New York In-Home Medicaid Caregivers Targeted for Forced Unionization by SEIU (10)

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Foundation Notice Offers Free Legal Aid to New York In-Home Medicaid Caregivers Targeted for Forced Unionization by SEIU * Notice: If SEIU gains monopoly control, CDPAP caregivers would be required to pay union dues and comply with other union mandates, just to care for family members Albany, NY (September 30, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has released a special legal notice to rough more PR

Four in Five Households in Lebanon Struggle to Afford Basic Needs as Conflict Deepens Deprivation for Children - UNICEF (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Four in five households in Lebanon struggle to afford basic needs as conflict deepens deprivation for children - UNICEF New UNICEF assessment finds children going hungry, missing health care and education, and experiencing widespread psychological distress - BEIRUT, 30 September 2026 - Four in five households in Lebanon are struggling to afford basic necessities as conflict compounds years of economic crisis, pushi more PR

From Cancer to Cell Biology, Upstate Researchers Share Discoveries at Annual Retreat (10)

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 1 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Written by Kayla Richmond September 30, 2026 From cancer to cell biology, Upstate researchers share discoveries at annual retreat For the 26th year, Upstate Medical University's College of Graduate Studies gathered for the Biomedical Sciences Retreat in Skaneateles. Attendees heard from presenters on a wide range of topics, learning about work being done in Upstate labs researching cancer therapeutics, tick-bor more PR

Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science of Columbia University: Critical Minerals, New Energy Sources, and the Race for Resilience (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Critical Minerals, New Energy Sources, and the Race for Resilience Climate Week at Columbia Engineering kicked off with a symposium convening members of government, industry, and academia to examine critical mineral supply chains and emerging energy sources. September 30, 2026 Sophia Ramirez On Tuesday, September 22, the Columbia Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy (LCSE) held a symposium, "Sustainable more PR

FULL SPEED AHEAD! THE NATION'S QUICKEST DOGS CROWNED AT AKC FAST CAT INVITATIONAL (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Animals] -- The American Kennel Club posted the following news release: * * * FULL SPEED AHEAD! THE NATION'S QUICKEST DOGS CROWNED AT AKC FAST CAT INVITATIONAL * The American Kennel Club (AKC(r)), a not-for-profit organization that is the world's largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 AKC(r) Fast CAT(r) Invitational. The event took place September 18-21, 2026 at the Sycamore Creek Family more PR

Garvies Point Museum & Preserve to Repatriate Funerary Objects to 3 Tribes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSFR) -- The Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Museums--Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Glen Cove, New York, intends to repatriate associated funerary objects to three Native American tribes. The museum identified 178 objects associated with a burial at the Archery Range site in The Bronx, New York. The collection includes 84 pottery pieces, two moon snail shells, one projectile point, quartz, slate and quartzite stone flakes, animal bones and bivalves. The objects were associated with pit five, buri more PR

GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 2nd Quarter 2026; State PCE, 2025 (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 2nd Quarter 2026; State PCE, 2025 * Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026 (April, May, and June), according to the third estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.5 percent (revised). Real more PR

Gillibrand Calls Allegations In Cornell Rape Case "Serious And Horrific" On NPR's All Things Considered (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Calls Allegations In Cornell Rape Case "Serious And Horrific" On NPR's All Things Considered Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) called the allegations in the Cornell University fraternity rape case "serious and horrific" in an interview on NPR's All Things Considered and issued the following statement: "The allegations made in the Cornell University complaint are extremely serious and horrific. "I am glad the district more PR

Gillibrand Demands "Enabler" Hegseth Resign After Dismissing USS Lincoln Suicide Attempts, Politically Motivated Firings (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands "Enabler" Hegseth Resign After Dismissing USS Lincoln Suicide Attempts, Politically Motivated Firings Gillibrand: "This Is A Secretary Of Defense Who Does Not Know How To Lead Our Country Productively To Keep Americans Safer." - Today, in an interview on CNN's The Situation Room, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, called for Defense Secretary Pete He more PR

Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Protect Americans' Data From Big Tech And AI Companies (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Protect Americans' Data From Big Tech And AI Companies * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) reintroduced the Data Protection Act. This legislation would create a new independent federal agency to protect Americans' data, ensure fair data practices, and help the government adapt to rapidly evolving digital technologies. "As AI continues to evolve, it is more important than ever that we take action to more PR

Gillibrand Statement On New Report That Impending Social Security Benefit Cuts Will Be Deeper Than Predicted (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On New Report That Impending Social Security Benefit Cuts Will Be Deeper Than Predicted * New Report Finds Social Security Benefits Could Be Cut 26% In 2032 Gillibrand's Social Security Expansion Act Would Extend The Solvency Of Social Security For 75 Years By Requiring The Wealthiest Americans To Pay Their Fair Share Of Payroll Taxes Following the release of a new report finding that Social Security benefit cuts coul more PR

Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Her Bill To Repeal And Refund Trump's Cost-Increasing Tariffs (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Her Bill To Repeal And Refund Trump's Cost-Increasing Tariffs * New York Families Have Spent Over $5,500 More Due To President Trump's Tariff Chaos And Other Reckless Policies Today, after her bill to repeal and refund Trump's Canadian tariffs and lower Americans' costs was blocked by Senate Republicans, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "When Americans go to the g more PR

Gillibrand, Schumer Pass Legislation To Cement Saratoga Battlefield's Legacy (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer Pass Legislation To Cement Saratoga Battlefield's Legacy * Legislation Would Rename Historic Site "Saratoga National Battlefield Park" Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced congressional passage of the bipartisan Strengthening America's Turning Point Act. This legislation would officially redesignate Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga Nationa more PR

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Affordable Housing Development and Community Wellness Clinic in Rochester (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Affordable Housing Development and Community Wellness Clinic in Rochester * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of True North Apartments, a $39 million affordable and supportive housing development in Rochester's Northeast neighborhood. The development -shaped through collaboration with DePaul, Rochester's faith-based community, and neighborhood leaders -transformed previously vacant more PR

Governor Hochul Announces Enrollment Push for State Energy Affordability Program Yields More Than 21,000 Household Applications in Just Two Weeks (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Enrollment Push for State Energy Affordability Program Yields More Than 21,000 Household Applications in Just Two Weeks * Governor Hochul today announced that more than 21,000 additional New York households have applied for utility bill relief through the State's Energy Affordability Program (EAP) within the first two weeks of the enrollment drive that kicked off on September 15. "Under my Energy Affordability Age more PR

Governor Hochul Announces MTA Long Island Rail Road Acquires Portion of Former Lawrence Aviation Site, Securing Property for Potential Port Jefferson Modernization Improvements (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces MTA Long Island Rail Road Acquires Portion of Former Lawrence Aviation Site, Securing Property for Potential Port Jefferson Modernization Improvements * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) acquired more than 46 acres of land in Port Jefferson Station in a move that secures the property for potential future Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) infrastructure needs. The parce more PR

Governor Hochul Announces New York Had the Fastest Growing Economy in the Nation During Second Quarter 2026 (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New York Had the Fastest Growing Economy in the Nation During Second Quarter 2026 * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State had the fastest growing economy in the nation in the second quarter of 2026, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). New York's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 4.0% from the first quart more PR

Governor Hochul Announces Round Nine Winners of Luminate NY Startup Accelerator and Competition (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Round Nine Winners of Luminate NY Startup Accelerator and Competition * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Gekko Photonics as the $1 million "Company of the Year" winner in Round Nine of the Luminate NY optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) accelerator competition. The Wroclaw, Poland-based company secured the top investment at the Luminate NY Finals 2026, held live in Rochester, NY, during Optica's Frontiers in more PR

Governor Hochul Outlines Significant Risks Posed by Federal Tariffs on MTA's Capital Program (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Outlines Significant Risks Posed by Federal Tariffs on MTA's Capital Program * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a new report presented at September's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board meeting demonstrates the $1 billion price hike caused by the Trump Administration's tariff policy to the MTA's plans to upgrade its rolling stock by purchasing new subway cars, commuter rail cars and buses. Following t more PR

Groups Head to Court to Defend Lead Pipe Rule Challenged by Water Utilities (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * Groups Head to Court to Defend Lead Pipe Rule Challenged by Water Utilities September 30, 2026 WASHINGTON - The legal challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) vital rule requiring the removal of lead drinking water pipes will be heard in federal court today. Water utilities opposing the rule face community and environmental organizations, and even the Trump administration, all of which are defending the rule established by the more PR

HACU announces sixty-eight Deloitte Foundation supported HACU Scholars (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces sixty-eight Deloitte Foundation supported HACU Scholars * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, with support from the Deloitte Foundation, has announced 68 students from HACU-member institutions will receive a scholarship of $2,500 per student per semester, renewable for up to 4 semesters for the 2026-27 school year, assuming eligibility criteria continue to be m more PR

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Ferrexpo Plc on Its US$100 Million Equity Fundraising (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Ferrexpo plc on its US$100 million equity fundraising 30 Sep 2026 Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Ferrexpo plc on its successful US$100 million equity fundraising, comprising a US$60 million placing and a US$40 million subscription by its largest shareholder, Fevamotinico S.a.r.l. The transaction included a US$50 million cornerstone investment from Ukrainian businessm more PR

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises The Living Company on Melbourne's State Library Exchange Development (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises The Living Company on Melbourne's State Library Exchange development 1 Oct 2026 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised The Living Company on the fund through arrangements for the State Library Exchange development in Melbourne and on its partnership with RMIT University. The flagship mixed-use development will sit directly above the State Library metro tunnel station currently under d more PR

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Named International Law Firm of the Year at Legal Business Awards 2026 (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer named International Law Firm of the Year at Legal Business Awards 2026 30 Sep 2026 Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has won 'International Law Firm of the Year' at the Legal Business Awards 2026, which celebrates outstanding performance of global and UK law firms. The award recognises leading law firms with a global footprint which have outpaced the competition and made a real market impact. Judg more PR

Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Gonzalez Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia released the following testimony by Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow on E Pluribus Unum at the Heritage Foundation, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Trojan Horses: Covert Foreign Malign Influence Operations in America": * * * My name is Mike Gonzalez. I am the Angeles T. Arredondo Senior Fellow on E Pluribus Unum at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in this testimony are my own and should not be construed as representing any official positi more PR

Highlights From NELP's Future of Worker Justice Policy Discussion (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following news release: * * * Highlights from NELP's Future of Worker Justice Policy Discussion September 30, 2026 During a packed week of Washington events--from the Congressional Black Caucus' and Congressional Hispanic Caucus' annual conventions to a bipartisan high-level summit on AI's threat to humanity--NELP convened a select group of senior labor policy leaders and activists to discuss the future of worker justice in the United States. The forward-looking policy conv more PR

Hofstra EAC Graduate Named 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year (10)

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra EAC Graduate Named 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year What began as a gesture of gratitude to veterans has grown into a thriving Long Island business and earned entrepreneur Maria Negron statewide recognition. Negron, owner of Pride Embroidery and a graduate of Hofstra University's Entrepreneurship Assistance Center, has been named the 2026 EAC Entrepreneur of the Year by Empire State Development. The honor recognizes her business growth, community commitm more PR

Hofstra Honored for Broadcasting Excellence (10)

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Honored for Broadcasting Excellence The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication recently earned multiple honors from the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA), including the prestigious Serving NY Award for Nurse to Health, a podcast produced in collaboration with the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. News in Summary * WRHU earned six awards in the 2026 New York State Broadcasters Association Excellence i more PR

Hofstra University: SEAS Dean's Blog - Responsible Optimism in the Age of AI (10)

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * SEAS Dean's Blog: Responsible Optimism in the Age of AI As the semester hits its stride and our hallways and labs hum with activity, conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) continue to dominate our seminars, design studios, and informal chats. Over the past few weeks, the public discourse around AI has reached an inflection point, sparked by two distinct yet deeply instructive perspectives from industry leaders. In an extensive interview on The Ezra more PR

Human Rights First Honors Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP With the 2026 Marvin E. Frankel Award for Exceptional Pro Bono Leadership (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Human Rights First issued the following news release: * * * Human Rights First Honors Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP with the 2026 Marvin E. Frankel Award for Exceptional Pro Bono Leadership September 30, 2026 Human Rights First is proud to announce that Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP will receive the 2026 Marvin E. Frankel Award, recognizing the firm's exceptional commitment to protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers through pro bono legal representation and its longstanding partnership wi more PR

Hunter Researcher Joins Study on Plastics Exposure in Laundry Industry (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Researcher Joins Study on Plastics Exposure in Laundry Industry * A faculty researcher at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is helping lead key components of a federally funded study that will investigate workers' exposure to airborne plastic particles in laundry and dry-cleaning businesses and develop practical strategies to reduce potential health risks. Associate Professor Jin Young Seo, a women's h more PR

Hyatt Names Amar Lalvani Its First Chief Creative Officer (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Names Amar Lalvani Its First Chief Creative Officer * New enterprise role strengthens creative leadership across Hyatt's global portfolio as the company enters its next phase of growth CHICAGO (September 30, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Amar Lalvani has been appointed Hyatt's first-ever Chief Creative Officer, in addition to his role as President & Creative Directo more PR

IBM Study: As AI Scales Enterprise-Wide, CFOs Play an Expanded Role in Transformation (10)

ARMONK, New York, Sept. 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM Study: As AI Scales Enterprise-Wide, CFOs Play an Expanded Role in Transformation * ARMONK, N.Y., September 30, 2026 - A new global study from the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value finds that as AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, CFOs are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and more PR

ICYMI: Groundworks' Owens Joins NBC's TODAY Show to Discuss New Book, Expose StubHub Reinventing the Ripoff (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Groundworks' Owens Joins NBC's TODAY Show to Discuss New Book, Expose StubHub Reinventing the Ripoff * TODAY Show investigation inspired by Owens' research reveals StubHub is charging concert goers different prices for the same tickets Today, Lindsay Owens, President and CEO of the economic think tank Groundwork Collaborative, joined the TODAY Show to discuss her new book, Goug more PR

ICYMI: Jack Smith Obtained Journalist Communications with Government Sources (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Jack Smith Obtained Journalist Communications with Government Sources * WASHINGTON - Whistleblower disclosures made to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), show that former Special Counsel Jack Smith swept up communications from over a dozen national media outlets as part of the "Arctic Frost" election investigation into President Trump. "What will the partisan media say about this disgraceful government overrea more PR

ICYMI: Rep. Lee in the Washington Examiner: America doesn't have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem. (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Lee in the Washington Examiner: America doesn't have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem. * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed by Representative Laurel Lee outlining the case for her new bill, the Unleash American Pipelines Act. Read the op-ed here and below: America doesn't have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem. By Representative Laurel Lee America does not h more PR

Immigrant rights coalition urges United Nations to intervene after ICE conceals location of thousands of detained immigrants (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center posted the following news release: * * * Immigrant rights coalition urges United Nations to intervene after ICE conceals location of thousands of detained immigrants * Washington, D.C., September 30, 2026 - Earlier today, a group of over 30 organizations petitioned the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) to intervene after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removed thousands of detained immigr more PR

In B'nai B'rith Statement at UN Human Rights Council, Israeli Singer and Peacemaker Confronts Boycotters (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release: * * * In B'nai B'rith Statement at UN Human Rights Council, Israeli Singer and Peacemaker Confronts Boycotters September 29, 2026 In a statement on behalf of B'nai B'rith International at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) today: Kobi Farhi, lead singer and founder of the Israeli heavy metal band Orphaned Land, spoke about having been targeted for boycotts due to his nationality despite decades of work bringing Israelis, Palestinians and othe more PR

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific released the following testimony by Jamestown Foundation President Peter Mattis from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Lives, not Leverage: the Long Arm of China and North Korea's Repression": * * * Chairwoman Kim, Ranking Member Bera, thank you for holding today's hearing on the human rights abuses of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and its ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Concern for human rights in the PRC has long been the bedrock of bipart more PR

Kennedy Human Rights Center: Immigrant Rights Coalition Urges United Nations to Intervene After ICE Conceals Location of Thousands of Detained Immigrants (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center posted the following news release: * * * Immigrant rights coalition urges United Nations to intervene after ICE conceals location of thousands of detained immigrants Washington, D.C., September 30, 2026 - Earlier today, a group of over 30 organizations petitioned the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) to intervene after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removed thousands of detained immigrants with final orders fro more PR

Lawdragon Names Morgan Lewis Lawyers to Its Hall of Fame and 2027 500 Leading Litigators List (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lawdragon Names Morgan Lewis Lawyers to Its Hall of Fame and 2027 500 Leading Litigators List PHILADELPHIA, September 30, 2026: Lawdragon has inducted Morgan Lewis partners April Nelson Ross and Grace Speights into its Hall of Fame and named them, along with 22 other Morgan Lewis lawyers, to its 2027 500 Leading Litigators in America list. April and Grace, both resident in the firm's Washington, DC office, were recognized by Lawdragon fo more PR

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES AT THE CAPITOL: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE BROKEN THE ECONOMY AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE PAYING THE PRICE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol, where he highlighted the contrast between Republicans, who have done nothing to end the affordability crisis that is crushing the American people, and House Democrats, who are committed t more PR

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES AT THE CAPITOL: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE BROKEN THE ECONOMY AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE PAYING THE PRICE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol, where he highlighted the contrast between Republicans, who have done nothing to end the affordability crisis that is crushing the American people, and House Democrats, who are committed to fighting for an affordab more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE" (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS News Hour, where he made clear that House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America and holding the crooks accountable who are ripping off the American people. GEOFF BENNETT: The latest national polling shows Democrats with a more PR

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS News Hour, where he made clear that House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America and holding the crooks accountable who are ripping off the American people. GEOFF BENNETT: The latest national polling shows Democrats with a solid shot of regaining co more PR

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NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Lewis Rinaudo Cohen and Gary Kalbaugh to Speak at Fordham Law's Blockchain Regulatory Symposium * Cahill partner and co-chair of CahillNXT Lewis Rinaudo Cohen and partner Gary Kalbaugh will each speak on a panel at Fordham Law School's 2026 Blockchain Regulatory Symposium. Lewis' panel, "Year Behind, Year Ahead," will examine key blockchain developments from the past year and what can be expected ahead. The panel will discus more PR

Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas Sue New York, California, and Massachusetts in the U.S. Supreme Court Over Abortion Shield Laws (10)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 30 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas Sue New York, California, and Massachusetts in the U.S. Supreme Court Over Abortion Shield Laws * BATON ROUGE, La. -Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced a multistate lawsuit in the United States Supreme Court challenging the abortion "shield laws" of New York, California, and Massachusetts. Joined by Alabama and Arkansas, Louisiana claims that the "shield laws" violate the Constitution and more PR

LSU New Orleans: PEOPLE Reveals Cover of M.O. Walsh's New Louisiana Novel L3K (10)

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 1 -- LSU New Orleans (formerly the University of New Orleans) issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 PEOPLE Reveals Cover of M.O. Walsh's New Louisiana Novel L3K M.O. Walsh, director of the Creative Writing Workshop at LSU New Orleans, is preparing to release his newest novel, L3K, a story inspired by the beauty, challenges and resilience of his home state of Louisiana. PEOPLE exclusively revealed the cover of L3K this week, offering readers a first look at the forthcoming novel, which will more PR

M.S. in cybersecurity engineering program ranked 5th nationally (10)

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 30 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * M.S. in cybersecurity engineering program ranked 5th nationally * Auburn Engineering's Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering program offers advanced study in computer and network security, digital forensics, secure cloud computing and software reverse engineering, culminating in a required capstone project. It's also ranked among the nation's elite. Programs.com, a New York-based education platform that evaluates top cybersecuri more PR

Malliotakis, Tannousis, Carr Demand Raise the Age Reform, NYCHA Security Improvements Following Berry Houses Assault (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis, Tannousis, Carr Demand Raise the Age Reform, NYCHA Security Improvements Following Berry Houses Assault * (STATEN ISLAND, NY) -Following the horrific rape of a delivery woman at the Berry Houses on Staten Island, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined Assemblyman Michael Tannousis and New York City Councilman David Carr in calling on Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State legislature to fix the Raise the Age law. more PR

Mattel Announces Roger Lynch as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Succeeding Ynon Kreiz (10)

EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 1 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Mattel Announces Roger Lynch as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Succeeding Ynon Kreiz EL SEGUNDO, Calif., September 30, 2026 - The Board of Directors of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the appointment of Roger Lynch, current Board member and Independent Lead Director, as Chairman effective October 2, 2026, and Chief Executive Officer effective on or before November 2, 2026. He succeeds Ynon Kreiz, who will step down as Chai more PR

Miller School of Medicine Neurologist Calls for Global Action on Stroke Treatment Access (10)

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Neurologist Calls for Global Action on Stroke Treatment Access * At a United Nations General Assembly side event, Dileep R. Yavagal, M.D., called for funded national plans that connect hospitals, train stroke teams and expand timely access to mechanical thrombectomy. #Key Takeaways * Mechanical thrombectomy can markedly reduce death and disability for eligible patients with acute ischemic stroke. * Gl more PR

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NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The American Musicological Society posted the following news: * * * Mitchell Bryan Morris, 1961-2026 * Mitchell Bryan Morris, Professor Emeritus of UCLA, passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on November 10, 1961, Mitchell grew up in rural Currituck County, North Carolina, and won a full scholarship to Duke University where he graduated with a B.A. in Music in 1984. He entered graduate school in musicology first at Columbia University (M.A. 1986), then transferred to more PR

Morgan Lewis Recognized in BTI Consulting Group's 2027 Litigation Outlook (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 (TNSrep) -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Recognized in BTI Consulting Group's 2027 Litigation Outlook NEW YORK, September 30, 2026: BTI Consulting Group has recognized Morgan Lewis in its annual Litigation Outlook, a market-intelligence report created from interviews with senior corporate legal decision-makers at large companies. In this year's report, titled More Aggressive. More Complexity. Higher Stakes, Morgan Lewis earned five Powerhouse rankings--the more PR

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ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Mysterious oarfish's fins inspire large underwater robot design * When designing a large underwater robot that could swim silently to avoid startling sea creatures, roboticist Rob Shepherd considered the unusual swimming system of oarfish, the meters-long fish whose ribbon-like dorsal fin moves in waves to propel its body. To learn more, he consulted his colleague Willy Bemis '76, a retired Cornell ichthyologist. "He called me and said, 'I'm interested in oa more PR

Mysterious oarfish's fins inspire large underwater robot design (10)

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Mysterious oarfish's fins inspire large underwater robot design By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle September 30, 2026 When designing a large underwater robot that could swim silently to avoid startling sea creatures, roboticist Rob Shepherd considered the unusual swimming system of oarfish, the meters-long fish whose ribbon-like dorsal fin moves in waves to propel its body. To learn more, he consulted his more PR

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Announces Largest-Ever Trick-or-Streets With 160 Car-Free Open Streets and Plazas Citywide (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Largest-Ever Trick-or-Streets With 160 Car-Free Open Streets and Plazas Citywide September 30, 2026 What you should know * Record number of car-free spaces will welcome New Yorkers of all ages for free Halloween and fall celebrations throughout October * Festivities include trick-or-treating, face painting, live entertainment, games, new neighborhood walking tours and more - NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York C more PR

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Announces World Cup Delivered $2 Billion Economic Boost to New York City (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces World Cup Delivered $2 Billion Economic Boost to New York City September 30, 2026 What you should know * Visitor and operational spending supported more than 12,000 jobs as businesses across all five boroughs welcomed fans from around the world - NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered an estimated $2 billion in economic impact to New York City this summer, including $1.3 bi more PR

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Delivers $20.7 Million Renovation to St. Mary's Recreation Center (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Delivers $20.7 Million Renovation to St. Mary's Recreation Center September 30, 2026 What you should know * Modernized Bronx recreation center features redesigned lobby, new elevator, new staffing and critical safety upgrades to expand programs and services - NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura today reopened St. Mary's Recreation Center in the Bronx following a $20.7 million renovation that more PR

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Puts $226.6 Million Back in New Yorkers' Pockets With Free Tax Prep (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Puts $226.6 Million Back in New Yorkers' Pockets with Free Tax Prep September 30, 2026 What you should know * Program filed 100,216 returns in its first season since the end of IRS Direct File -- $188.8 million in refunds and $37.8 million in saved preparation fees - NEW YORK - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Samuel A.A. L more PR

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani, NYCHA and the Public Housing Preservation Trust Announce $607 Million Modernization at Nostrand Houses (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani, NYCHA and the Public Housing Preservation Trust Announce $607 Million Modernization at Nostrand Houses September 30, 2026 Watch on YouTube (https://youtu.be/watch?v=uxzlRkAKOW0) What you should know * First financial closing through the Public Housing Preservation Trust will deliver comprehensive renovations to 1,148 apartments serving approximately 2,000 residents - NEW YORK - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the New York City Housi more PR

NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Issues Letter to Senate Members (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following letter to the members of the Senate: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 Members of the United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 RE: Legal Defense Fund's Opposition to the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 Dear Senators: The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. ("LDF")1 writes to oppose the current version of S. 4668/H.R. 9137, the "Protect College Sports Act of 2026"2 (hereinafter the "PCSA"). The PCSA se more PR

Natural Resources Defense Council: California Passes the Home Energy Choice Act (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * California Passes the Home Energy Choice Act AB 2313 gives Californians the option to install non-polluting appliances with the help of funds that would otherwise have been used to replace the old gas line to their home September 30, 2026 SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, Governor Newsom signed the Home Energy Choice Act (AB 2313), authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) into law. This popular, commonsense legislation will offer Californ more PR

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NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * Permitting Bill: "Desperately Needed" But Must Improve September 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - Text of a bipartisan permitting bill in the Senate was made public today. Following is reaction from Manish Bapna, President and CEO at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council): "The climate crisis has made the necessity of permitting reform clear. It will take us time to digest this bill, but it is obvious that there are stark tradeoffs being made. more PR

Neck lymph node removal linked to increased risk of cognitive decline (10)

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Neck lymph node removal linked to increased risk of cognitive decline * Surgery to remove lymph nodes in the neck may interfere with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage from the brain, contributing to cognitive impairment, according to new multicenter research led by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists. The paper, published Sept. 29 in Neuron, found that patients with head and neck cancer undergoing cervical lymphadenectomy, a procedure to remove nearby lymph no more PR

New Jersey LCV Announces New Board Members and Leadership (10)

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, an organization that says it works to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey LCV Announces New Board Members and Leadership 9/30/2026 Trenton, NJ -- New Jersey LCV, the political voice for the environment in New Jersey, today announced new members of its Board of Trustees and new leadership for both its 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. The new board members bring a range of prof more PR

New York growers seek to kill farm worker union rights; court ruling protects labor rights for now. (10)

KEENE, California, Sept. 30 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * New York growers seek to kill farm worker union rights; court ruling protects labor rights for now. * Buffalo, NY -In a major victory for farm workers, a Magistrate Judge from the federal court for the Western District of New York rejected a motion for a preliminary injunction by New York growers who are challenging farm workers' union rights under New York State law. A lawsuit filed by the New York State Vegetable Growers Assoc more PR

Newmark Arranges $20 Million Sale of Liberty Corners, a Grocery-Anchored Retail Center in Kansas City (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $20 Million Sale of Liberty Corners, a Grocery-Anchored Retail Center in Kansas City September 30, 2026 Newmark announces the Company has arranged the approximately $20 million sale of Liberty Corners, a 125,000-square-foot grocery-anchored retail center in the Kansas City suburb of Liberty, Missouri. First Washington Realty acquired the property from more PR

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NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Quadro Collection at Miami Design District September 30, 2026 Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Quadro Collection at Miami Design District, a 26,494-square-foot retail condominium located at the base of the 12-story, 198-unit Quadro residential tower at 3900 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, Florida. Newmark President and Head more PR

Newmark Strengthens Italian Offerings With Three Expert Hires Across Logistics and Data Centers (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Strengthens Italian Offerings with Three Expert Hires Across Logistics and Data Centers September 30, 2026 Newmark in Italy announces the Company has appointed Eros Pignatti and Luca Nobile as Vice Presidents of Logistics Agency Leasing and Giorgio di Manzano as Vice President of Logistics and Data Center Capital Markets, adding additional strength in two of more PR

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CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Giants release veteran WR Odell Beckham Jr. after three games, 19 snaps Sep 30, 2026 Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Odell Beckham's reunion in New York was short-lived. The Giants released Beckham Tuesday. The decision to part ways with the former franchise icon doesn't come as a surprise. Beckham played just 19 snaps over three games, per Next Gen Stats, saw a single target and didn't catch a pass. After looking like he had a steep climb just to more PR

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CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Giants trade for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy following Jaxson Dart injury Sep 29, 2026 Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Minnesota Vikings have officially moved on from J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings traded the 2024 No. 10 overall pick to the New York Giants in exchange for a 2027 fifth-rounder, the team announced on Monday. Minnesota cashed out on McCarthy after just 10 starts in which he struggled mightily with accuracy. The Vikings' move on from the 23- more PR

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CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Giants' Brian Burns suffered torn ACL in win over Titans, will miss remainder of season Sep 28, 2026 Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The New York Giants have suffered another major injury early in the 2026 season. Star pass rusher Brian Burns suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's win over Tennessee, coach John Harbaugh said Monday. The injury requires surgery and will knock the three-time Pro Bowler out for the season. Burns, who was playing through an ankl more PR

Niagara Students Participate in Poverty Simulation (10)

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 30 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara Students Participate in Poverty Simulation * Niagara University students participated in the Community Action Poverty Simulation on Monday, Sept. 21, as a part of Vincentian Heritage Week. The simulation sees students take on the identity of an individual in poverty. Through this simulation, students are given an accurate look at the general difficulties and decisions that have to be made when one is in poverty. The goal of the simulation is not more PR

Niagara University Honors Four at 2026 Vincentian Heritage Convocation (10)

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 30 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Honors Four at 2026 Vincentian Heritage Convocation * Niagara University honored four members of the Niagara community for their commitment to the university's Vincentian mission during the 2026 Vincentian Heritage Convocation on Sept. 24. The annual event is part of Niagara's Vincentian Heritage Week, a university tradition that celebrates the people, values, traditions, and service that have shaped Niagara since its founding. The w more PR

Nixon Peabody named a 2026 Best Place to Work on Long Island (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody named a 2026 Best Place to Work on Long Island * Melville, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce that its Long Island office has been selected by Long Island Business News as one of the "Best Places to Work on Long Island." Nixon Peabody's Long Island office has long been at the forefront of innovation, advising clients across diverse businesses, organizations, and industries to help shape the regi more PR

NJIT Hosts International High School Robotics Tournament, Sending Three to World Champs (10)

NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Hosts International High School Robotics Tournament, Sending Three to World Champs September 30, 2026 Written by: Evan Koblentz High school robotics teams from Vancouver, B.C., Irvine, Calif. and Flushing, N.Y. won the 2026 Highlander Summit at New Jersey Institute of Technology's Wellness and Events Center this fall. The summit is a major competition on the Vex Robotics circuit, with the winners besting 94 others to advance to the W more PR

Northeast College Welcomes Renowned Massage Therapy Experts to Faculty (10)

SENECA FALLS, New York, Oct. 1 -- Northeast College of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Northeast College Welcomes Renowned Massage Therapy Experts to Faculty September 30, 2026 Northeast College of Health Sciences has officially welcomed two of the massage therapy profession's most respected educators to its faculty for the Fall 2026 trimester. Beginning this September, Ruth Werner and Dr. Susan G. Salvo have brought decades of clinical, teaching and publishing experience directly to the College's Massage Therapy program, more PR

Northern Trust Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition * CHICAGO - Northern Trust Corporation announced today that Dave Fox, Chief Financial Officer, has announced his retirement after a long and distinguished career in financial services. Fox intends to remain in his role through the end of the first quarter of 2027 to support a thoughtful and orderly transition. Northe more PR

NYGOP Statement on Zohran Mamdani's Anti-Semitism Plan (10)

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- The New York Republican Party issued the following news: * * * NYGOP Statement on Zohran Mamdani's Anti-Semitism Plan September 29, 2026 NEW YORK CITY -- NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released the following statement: "Zohran Mamdani's plan to combat antisemitism makes no mention of the number one cause of antisemitism in New York City: Zohran Mamdani." * * * Original text here: https://nygop.org/nygop-statement-on-zohran-mamdanis-anti-semitism-plan/ more PR

Oct. 8: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! (10)

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 30 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Oct. 8: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! * Join us for our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: The Commons 105 & 106 Activities include: * Salsa Dancing * Music * Crafts (While supplies last) * Lunch (While supplies last) The menu includes: * Chips and salsa and guacamole * Pernil * Rice and beans * Plantains * Empanadas * Chicken * Beef pepper steak more PR

Ogilvy On Air, Episode 3: The Unsaid w/ Maxwell Minckler and Radina Shipkovenska (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizAdvertising] -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, posted the following news: * * * Ogilvy On Air, Episode 3: The Unsaid w/ Maxwell Minckler and Radina Shipkovenska * Only one in five organizations are ahead of the curve on AI. So how can the next generation of brand-builders use AI with confidence, without being driven by the fear of missing out? In this episode of Ogilvy On Air, Daniel Bennett (Senior Partner & Lead of Behavioural Science at Ogilvy Consulting) speaks with Maxw more PR

On the cliff-edge: a future at risk for unaccompanied children in Greece, IRC warns (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * On the cliff-edge: a future at risk for unaccompanied children in Greece, IRC warns * * As of July 2026, there were 1,544 unaccompanied children in accommodation facilities in Greece - over 74% of them aged 15-17, meaning most are approaching adulthood in the near term. * More than 2 in 5 first-instance asylum decisions for unaccompanied children in Greece ended in rejection in 2024. * Whether a young per more PR

Owning the Future: A Letter From NFTE's President and CEO (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news: * * * September 30, 2026 Owning the Future: A Letter From NFTE's President & CEO To the NFTE and BUILD communities: As the new school year is underway, our two organizations are becoming one. Our purpose in that work is unchanged, and it is ambitious: that every young person will learn how to start a business. We enter the new year holding advantages few organizations in our field can claim: * We will reach more than 350,000 students a year, in schoo more PR

Patricia E. Harris '77 to Receive Inaugural Benjamin Franklin Distinguished Innovator Award (10)

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Patricia E. Harris '77 to Receive Inaugural Benjamin Franklin Distinguished Innovator Award September 30, 2026 By William Keller This fall, Franklin & Marshall College will debut a new honor and celebrate the career and leadership of one of its most accomplished graduates. The inaugural recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Distinguished Innovator Award is Patricia E. Harris, Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO, former first deputy mayor of New York Ci more PR

Postal System Connects Communities, Enables People to Participate in Economy, Society, Stresses Secretary-General Observance Message for World Post Day (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Postal System Connects Communities, Enables People to Participate in Economy, Society, Stresses Secretary-General Observance Message for World Post Day * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message for World Post Day, observed on 9 October: On World Post Day, we celebrate a system that does so much more than deliver the mail. With over 660,000 offices and 4.6 million staff, the post connects communities and provides essential services that str more PR

Record Year for ASU Faculty Fulbrights (10)

TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * Record year for ASU faculty Fulbrights 15 receive bridge-building award for 2026-27, for work on projects ranging from EV batteries powering homes in Finland to strengthening food supply chain resilience in Qatar September 30, 2026 Arizona State University has had a record year for faculty Fulbright awards, with 15 receiving awards for 2026-27 from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board -- the most ASU has ever received in more PR

Reeve Parker, professor emeritus of literatures in English, dies at 89 (10)

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Reeve Parker, professor emeritus of literatures in English, dies at 89 * A. Reeve Parker, professor emeritus of literatures in English in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died Sept. 16 in Ithaca, New York, at age 89. A scholar of British Romanticism, he taught at Cornell from 1967-2009, when he retired, serving as chair of the department for multiple terms starting from 1978 to 1984. His scholarship extended to interests in French Enlightenment and Rev more PR

Reimagining science: a conversation about discovery, equity, and public purpose (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Reimagining science: a conversation about discovery, equity, and public purpose * This summer, Rockefeller scientists joined a panel of experts in Athens, Greece to address a question that begins in the laboratory but extends far beyond: what would it look like to build a science ecosystem not just for discovery, but for the widest public benefit? This conversation was part of SNF Nostos 2026(), a weeklong gathering hosted by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation() mar more PR

Rep. Comer Issues Letter to Hyperliquid Labs Co-Founder Yan (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Hyperliquid Labs co-founder Jeff Yan: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 29, 2026 Mr. Jeff Yan Co-Founder Hyperliquid Labs c/o Hyperliquid Foundation c/o Hyperliquid Strategies, Inc. 477 Madison Ave. 22nd Floor New York, NY 10022 Dear Mr. Yan: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is examining the use of online prediction market platforms by some user more PR

Rep. Meeks, Co-signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on Protecting Famine Early Warning Systems Network Food Crisis Funding (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on protecting famine early warning systems network food crisis funding: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio, We have received several reports suggesting the State Department Bureau of Dis more PR

Reproductive Freedom for All Slams First-Ever Direct Attack on State Shield Laws (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Slams First-Ever Direct Attack on State Shield Laws Washington, DC -Today, a trio of Republican-led states launched the first-ever direct challenge to shield laws, which protect abortion providers and patients from out-of-state prosecution. This alarming lawsuit, Louisiana v. New York, was filed directly to the Supreme Court seeking to strike down shield laws more PR

Reps. Gillen, Langworthy, Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Rare Disease Screenings for Newborns (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gillen, Langworthy, Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Rare Disease Screenings for Newborns * GARDEN CITY, NY -Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04), alongside her colleagues Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA-8), introduced the bipartisan Surge to Save Newborns Act to provide states with federal funding and resources to conduct newborn screenings for rare health conditions on the national Reco more PR

Reps. Raskin, Morelle Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, Asst. A.G. Dhillon (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 - The Honorable Harmeet K. Dhillon Assistan more PR

RIT's Occupational Therapy Program Blends Technology and Patient-focused Care (10)

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 30 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 RIT's occupational therapy program blends technology and patient-focused care RIT's clinical doctorate in occupational therapy blends technology and patient-centered rehabilitation in labs dedicated to five specific focus areas: * Activities of daily living; * Clinical skills (with a teletherapy room for remote rehab); * Fabrication lab/OT makerspace; * Occupational performance and movement analysis; and * Pedi more PR

Roosevelt House Event Discusses the Legacy of Governor Mario Cuomo (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Roosevelt House Event Discusses the Legacy of Governor Mario Cuomo * More than a decade after his death, Mario Cuomo's voice still resonates across New York politics and public life. That enduring influence was on vivid display at Hunter College's Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute, where an audience of students, scholars, public officials, and longtime colleagues gathered for a screening of the new documenta more PR

Rutgers-Newark Appoints Deidra Hill as Inaugural Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications (10)

NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers-Newark Appoints Deidra Hill as Inaugural Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications September 30, 2026 Rutgers University-Newark has appointed Deidra Hill, who has more than 25 years of communications leadership experience in higher education, as the inaugural vice chancellor for marketing and communications. Hill has served as director of advancement communications at Howard University, where she built and led a new communications unit to advan more PR

Seafood and Sushi Basics Workshop builds skills, connections and culinary creativity (10)

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * Seafood and Sushi Basics Workshop builds skills, connections and culinary creativity * Delaware North chefs from across the company earlier this month gathered at Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs in Florida for a multiday Seafood Identification, Fabrication and Sushi Basics workshop. The immersive training focused on seafood butchery, sushi preparation and the techniques behind one of the world's most detail-oriented culinary discipli more PR

SEC Charges Ex-Pharmaceutical Company Executive for Allegedly Insider Trading Ahead of Acquisition Announcement (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Mukesh Asudani, No. 1:26-cv-_ (S.D.N.Y. filed September 30, 2026) On September 30, 2026, the SEC filed charges against Mukesh Asudani, a former Senior Vice President of Human Resources at a publicly-traded pharmaceutical company ("Pharma Company A"), for allegedly insider trading ahead of the October 11, 2021 public announcement that Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. had agreed to acquire Adamas Pharm more PR

SEC Charges Meyer Global Management and Its CEO With Defrauding Retail Investors in Private Funds That Held Interests in SpaceX and Other Pre-IPO Securities (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges Meyer Global Management and Its CEO With Defrauding Retail Investors in Private Funds That Held Interests in SpaceX and Other Pre-IPO Securities * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged private fund adviser Meyer Global Management LLC (MGM) and its CEO, Owen E.H. Meyer, with defrauding investors and MGM-managed funds in connection with investments in SpaceX and other pre-IPO securities. According to the SEC's co more PR

SEC Charges Meyer Global Management, Its CEO With Defrauding Retail Investors in Private Funds That Held Interests in SpaceX, Other Pre-IPO Securities (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Owen E.H. Meyer and Meyer Global Management LLC, No. 26-cv-08607 (S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 30, 2026) On September 30, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged private fund adviser Meyer Global Management LLC (MGM) and its CEO, Owen E.H. Meyer, with defrauding investors and MGM-managed funds in connection with investments in SpaceX and other pre-IPO securities. According to the SEC's compla more PR

SEC Charges Two Individuals With Orchestrating Fraud Scheme That Targeted Veterans (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges Two Individuals With Orchestrating Fraud Scheme That Targeted Veterans * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David "Kobe" Frankel for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that raised more than $8.7 million from 35 investors through their fund, Beyond Alpha Ventures LLC (BAV), and advisory firm, Beyond Equity LLC. According to the complaint, Dinelli, a fo more PR

SEC Charges Two Individuals With Orchestrating Fraud Scheme That Targeted Veterans (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Christopher Kenji Dinelli, et al., No. 26-cv-8564 (S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 29, 2026) The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David "Kobe" Frankel for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that raised more than $8.7 million from 35 investors through their fund, Beyond Alpha Ventures LLC (BAV) and advisory firm, Beyond Equity LLC. Acco more PR

SEC Commissioner Uyeda Issues Remarks on Proposed Rules for Closed-End Funds and BDCs (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks by Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda: * * * Statement on Proposed Amendments to Adviser Performance-Based Compensation, Interval Fund Modernization, and Multiple Share Class Rules for Closed-End Funds and BDCs Sept. 30, 2026 Good morning and thank you to the staff for your presentations. Today, we consider two rulemaking proposals as well as several notices regarding accredited investor status under Regulation D. Together, these steps are part of an effort to more PR

SEC Obtains Judgments Against Three BitConnect Promoters (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Brown et al., No. 1:21-cv-04791 (S.D.N.Y. filed May 28, 2021) On July 17, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final judgment against Michael Noble for his involvement with BitConnect and the promotion of BitConnect's "lending program." The final judgment against Noble orders him to pay disgorgement in the amount of $731,281.00, prejudgment interest more PR

SEC Settles Litigation With Ex-CEO, Vice President of Software Company Charged With Multimillion Dollar Fraud (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Robert Bernardi, Nihat Cardak, and Sunil Chandra, Defendants, and Daniel Bernardi, Diane Olson, and Jenifer Bernardi, Relief Defendants, No. 21-cv-08598 (S.D.N.Y. filed Oct. 20, 2021) On September 30, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed consents and proposed final judgments as to Robert Bernardi, founder and former CEO of GigaMedia Access Corporation (Giga), a private software c more PR

SEC Staff Statement on Trump Accounts (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement: * * * Staff Statement on Trump Accounts Divisions of Investment Management and Corporation Finance Sept. 30, 2026 [*] On July 4, 2025, the law commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "OBBBA") was signed into law.[1] Among other provisions, the OBBBA added new section 530A to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Section 530A provides for the establishment of a Trump account for an Eligible Individual[2] (ea more PR

Sen. Wyden: Finance Democrats Demand Scott Bessent Pay Back Unpaid Payroll Taxes (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 30,2026 Finance Democrats Demand Scott Bessent Pay Back Unpaid Payroll Taxes During His Confirmation Hearing, Bessent Agreed to Pay Payroll Tax Evaded During His Time as a Hedge Fund Manager Latest Second Circuit Court Ruling is Another Confirmation That Limited Partner Loophole is an Illegal Tax Dodge - Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee (Committee) Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., more PR

Senate Budget Ranking Member Merkley: Report Reveals How American Families Are Paying the Price for Trump's Broken Promises (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.30.26 New Report Reveals How American Families Are Paying the Price for Trump's Broken Promises REPORT: Broken Promises, Real Costs: 11 Trump Lies That Are Hurting Americans - WASHINGTON, D.C. - As costs continue to skyrocket and President Trump shows no interest in addressing the needs of the American people, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee more PR

Senator Coons Celebrates Unanimous Passage of His End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 REMARKS: Senator Coons celebrates unanimous passage of his End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) spoke on the Senate floor tonight ahead of the Senate's passage by unanimous consent of his bipartisan legislation to protect Americans who are held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad from facing fines and penalties for failing to pay taxes while in captivity. "It's ridicul more PR

Sens. Markey, Schumer, Sanders Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy, CDC Director Schwartz, (10)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, and Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Erica Schwartz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 29, 2026 The Honorable Erica Schwartz, MD, MPH, JD Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 more PR

Silent film with live organ accompaniment to be presented at SDSU (10)

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 30 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Silent film with live organ accompaniment to be presented at SDSU * South Dakota State University's School of Performing Arts will present a silent film masterpiece with live organ accompaniment at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 in Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. The event features Buster Keaton's acclaimed silent film, "The General," accompanied by New York-based film historian Ben Model. Now in its sixth ye more PR

Skanska Begins Phase 2 Construction of Sumner High School Campus Expansion Project (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska begins Phase 2 construction of Sumner High School campus expansion project 09/30/2026 New 103,000-SF addition will include 50 classrooms, lab spaces, greenhouse, robotics space, aerospace manufacturing classroom, culinary arts kitchen, early learning and infant childcare facilities - Seattle, WA - Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, has begun construction at Sumner High School. The company is overseeing w more PR

St. Thomas Aquinas College Once Again Named Among U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges (10)

SPARKILL, New York, Sept. 30 -- St. Thomas Aquinas College posted the following news: * * * St. Thomas Aquinas College Once Again Named Among U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges * St. Thomas Aquinas College has been named among the Best Regional Universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings. The recognition comes as the College advances its College of the Future vision through expanded academic programs, hands-on learning, and continued investment in student success, campus life, and career pr more PR

Students Benefit from Faculty Research, Mentorship, & Expertise (10)

SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news: * * * Students Benefit from Faculty Research, Mentorship, & Expertise * At Sweet Briar, students don't just have access to their professors inside the classroom. In addition to research opportunities through courses, senior theses, capstones, and summer programs, students often have even more chances to experience academic research first-hand. Whether bringing scholars to campus, returning to the classroom with fresh insights from conferences, or taking studen more PR

Sugar Amplifies Damage Done to Gut Health by Antibiotics (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Sugar Amplifies Damage Done to Gut Health by Antibiotics * Eating sweets while taking antibiotics may worsen the harm done by the drugs to the normal community of bacteria in the gut, a new study found. The work centers on the intestinal microbiome, which harbors bacterial species that co-evolved with humans to live in the digestive tract, help digest food, and support th more PR

Summer 2026 WVU Parkersburg graduates announced (10)

PARKERSBURG, West Virginia, Sept. 30 -- West Virginia University Parkersburg campus posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 WVU Parkersburg graduates announced * Parkersburg, W.Va. (September 29, 2026) -WVU Parkersburg is proud to recognize its Summer 2026 graduates who have earned certificates, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees. These graduates exemplify academic excellence, dedication and perseverance. Graduates achieving a 3.50 to 4.00 grade point average (GPA) have been awarded academic honors, as follows: 3.50-3.749, Cum L more PR

SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Pathways to Careers in Bilingual and Multilingual Education at Buffalo State University (10)

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Pathways to Careers in Bilingual and Multilingual Education at Buffalo State University September 30, 2026 During Visit to Buffalo State University, Chancellor King Highlighted Western New York's Bilingual and Multilingual Education Infrastructure - Buffalo, NY -- State University of New York Board Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's bilingual and multilingual education opportunities during more PR

Suozzi Presses FAA and DOT to Address Persistent Airplane Noise Around JFK and LGA in New Letter (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Presses FAA and DOT to Address Persistent Airplane Noise Around JFK and LGA in New Letter * Washington, D.C.-Congressman Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) last night sent a follow up letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford urging immediate action to reduce persistent airplane noise affecting communities surrounding John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. This letter more PR

Syracuse University: New Program Prepares Next Generation of Indigenous Teachers for the Classroom (10)

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * New Program Prepares Next Generation of Indigenous Teachers for the Classroom The School of Education is responding to the critical need for Indigenous teachers in schools serving Indigenous communities. Rob Enslin Sept. 30, 2026 Growing up as an Akwesasne Mohawk in Central New York, Jadalyn George '30 knew that seeing herself reflected in her teachers fostered a sense of belonging. "It also made me a better student," she says. Convinced that represent more PR

Tenney Concludes Three-Day Law Enforcement Roundtable Series on Public Safety Challenges Facing NY-24 Communities (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tenney Concludes Three-Day Law Enforcement Roundtable Series on Public Safety Challenges Facing NY-24 Communities * Oswego, NY -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) concluded a three-day series of law enforcement roundtables across New York's 24th Congressional District, bringing together sheriffs, police chiefs, prosecutors, probation officials, and other local leaders to discuss the challenges facing law enforcement and the policies affecting more PR

The Hornet Hope Center Challenge (10)

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 30 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * The Hornet Hope Center Challenge * #The Annual Hornet Hope Center Challenge is ON! - Sponsored by the Dean of Students With the holiday season right around the corner the Dean of Students is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Hornet Hope Center Food Drive Challenge, starting Monday, October 26, 2026! How to get involved: Scan the OR code and fill out the form for your team! 1. Create a team! It can be a department, office, or a group of collea more PR

The Limits of Sanctions Relief for Syria's Reconstruction (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release: * * * The Limits of Sanctions Relief for Syria's Reconstruction * The US and other Western governments moved fairly quickly to lift sanctions on Syria after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime to a UN-designated terrorist group in December 2 more PR

The Whitman School Names Cameron Miller Inaugural Nagpal Family Faculty Fellow (10)

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 1 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news: * * * The Whitman School Names Cameron Miller Inaugural Nagpal Family Faculty Fellow September 30, 2026 Tatiana Motevalli-Oliner The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has named Cameron D. Miller, associate professor of management, as the inaugural recipient of the Nagpal Family Faculty Fellowship. This recognition celebrates faculty excellence in teaching and research and marks the full realization of a gift pledged nearly t more PR

This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego (10)

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego * A new AI system that excels at challenging games with hidden information could someday help human decision-makers select ideal strategies to outfox opponents in complicated situations like military maneuvers. Using advances in machine-learning, researchers from MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, and Stanford University developed an AI that defeated top-ranked more PR

Transcript: Mayor Mamdani, NYCHA and the Public Housing Preservation Trust Announce $607 Million Modernization at Nostrand Houses (10)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani, NYCHA and the Public Housing Preservation Trust Announce $607 Million Modernization at Nostrand Houses September 30, 2026 Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to be in Sheepshead Bay as we mark the beginning of a new chapter for residents of Nostrand Houses and those in NYCHA developments across our city. You know, before we begin, I would like to take a moment to speak about NYCHA maintenance s more PR

Turner Selected for U.S. Air Force FARM III Program (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Selected for U.S. Air Force FARM III Program * Turner was selected by the U.S. Air Force as one of eight contractors for the Facilities Acquisitions for Restoration and Modernization (FARM) III program supporting military ground-testing facilities. The multiple-award IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) contract has a combined ceiling of $900 million and includes mechanical and electrical work, instrumentation, data more PR

U.S. Mayors Lead in Monarch Conservation Despite Environmental Rollbacks (10)

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Mayors Lead in Monarch Conservation Despite Environmental Rollbacks * WASHINGTON, D.C. -More than 360 mayors and heads of local government have committed to creating quality monarch butterfly migratory and breeding areas. This new habitat will help increase support for the declining monarch butterfly population. "Even as federal protections weaken, local governments are stepping up when it counts and deli more PR

U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks at a U.N. Security Council Briefing on Situation in Middle East (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East September 28, 2026 Ambassador Jennifer Locetta Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs New York, New York AS DELIVERED Thank you, President. The goal of a peaceful and prosperous future throughout Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza is achievable. The United States and our partners on the Board of Peace continue to work toward that goal. To achieve th more PR

U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks Following Adoption of a U.N. Security Council Resolution to Renew Gang Suppression Force Mandate (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution to Renew the Gang Suppression Force Mandate September 29, 2026 Ambassador Mike Waltz U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you to our co-pen in particular, Panama, for their close collaboration on this effort. Colleagues, for decades, the international community has watched Haiti cycle through crisis after more PR

UAlbany to Convene New York Energy Leaders for 2026 Clean Energy Pathways Workshop (10)

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany to Convene New York Energy Leaders for 2026 Clean Energy Pathways Workshop By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 30, 2026) -- On Thursday, UAlbany will convene hundreds of industry experts, researchers and policymakers to examine the major decisions facing New York as it moves toward a cleaner energy economy. The 2026 Clean Energy Pathways Workshop, taking place at the ETEC building, will explore the challenges of decarbonizing New York's energy syst more PR

UB researchers grow salivary mini organs from pluripotent stem cells (10)

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers grow salivary mini organs from pluripotent stem cells * Promising solution for cancer patients and people with Sjogren's disease that hinders saliva production By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -Extreme dry mouth, caused by radiation for cancer treatment and autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren's disease, radically affects quality of life for sufferers. It can hamper speaking, swallowing and eating, more PR

UK driving action on climate and nature at UN General Assembly (10)

LONDON, England, Sept. 30 -- The British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs issued the following news: * * * UK driving action on climate and nature at UN General Assembly * The UK government has put tacking the climate and nature crisis front and centre of discussions at last week's annual gathering of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. To bolster our climate resilience at home the UK signed up to the OceanEye International Alliance, an EU-led international initiative to strengthen global ocean observation an more PR

UNICEF Executive Director Calls for Sustained Support for Children in Jordan as Funding Declines (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * UNICEF Executive Director calls for sustained support for children in Jordan as funding declines AMMAN/NEW YORK, 29 September 2026 - UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell ended a two-day visit to Jordan today, commending the country's strong progress for children and calling for continued support to sustain this progress amid a declining funding environment. During her visit, Russell spent time with children a more PR

Unique collection of Paul Auster's books displayed in Copenhagen (10)

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 30 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Unique collection of Paul Auster's books displayed in Copenhagen Three hundred books from American author Paul Auster's private library can now be explored at the library at The University of Copenhagen. It is the only place in the world where part of the author's private book collection is on display. Many of them have dog-ears, underlinings and tea stains. Small traces and tell-tale signs that they have passed through the hands of an avid reade more PR

United Arab Emirates: A Year On, Critic Remains in Detention (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * United Arab Emirates: A Year On, Critic Remains in Detention * (Beirut) - A South Sudanese political commentator remains in prison in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without charge a year after his arrest, Human Rights Watch said today. Emirati authorities have not disclosed the legal basis for the arrest of the commentator, Samuel Peter Oyay, to his family. Oyay fled South Sudan in 2014, fearing for his safety. He moved to the UAE and had be more PR

University of Cincinnati: Do Endometriosis Tests Really Work? (10)

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Do endometriosis tests really work? UC expert weighs in as several start-ups offer new options By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu September 30, 2026 Patients and doctors are eager for a noninvasive way to diagnose endometriosis, and several start-ups are offering new options, as The New York Times recently reported. Katherine (Katie) Burns, PhD, an associate professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and director of the Div more PR

University of Virginia: Q&A - How Would a Google Data Center in Outer Space Work? (10)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: How would a Google data center in outer space work? By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu September 30, 2026 On Thursday, Google will attempt to launch a prototype satellite into space to test the feasibility of building AI data centers in the cosmos. The effort is called Project Suncatcher. Google gave the New York Times an exclusive first look at the effort, "set to become the first step toward that goal by a major tech company," more PR

UNSW Researcher Wins Global Award for Wildfire Detection From Space (10)

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 30 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW researcher wins global award for wildfire detection from space Ashleigh Steele An international research alliance including UNSW Sydney has been recognised for its breakthrough approach to detecting wildfires using satellite technology. UNSW academics involved in the SIRIUS (Space Intelligence for Resilient InfrastrUctureS) Wildfire Alliance have secured a major award for developing new systems designed to spot fires from space. The inte more PR

URochester's strategic plan nears midpoint (10)

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 30 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * URochester's strategic plan nears midpoint * #President Sarah Mangelsdorf reflects on Boundless Possibility's progress and its continued evolution with the University. Before she was the president of the University of Rochester, before she was provost at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, before she was a dean at the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of more PR

UToledo Theatre Faculty Collaborate on High-Profile Commission for Opera Montana (10)

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Theatre Faculty Collaborate on High-Profile Commission for Opera Montana * The University of Toledo's Dr. Matt Foss first read Norman Maclean's "A River Runs Through It," a semi-autobiographical account of its author's upbringing in early 20th-century Montana, as a wildlife biologist for Fish, Wildlife & Parks in the late 1990s. In the years he's since established himself as a playwright and screenwriter, in addition to a professor in UToledo's Depa more PR

Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding * WASHINGTON -This week's editorial from the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board highlights the hypocrisy of Congressional Democrats "affordability" agenda given their long track record of raising costs on gas, groceries, housing, and health care while in power. "So what are Democrats now proposing to improve affordability? More of the same policies-more more PR

Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding * From healthcare to housing to energy, their policies have made life more expensive. WASHINGTON -This week's editorial from the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board highlights the hypocrisy of Congressional Democrats "affordability" agenda given their long track record of raising costs on gas, groceries, housing, and health care while in p more PR

Washington & Lee University: Mock Convention Kicks Off 2028 Cycle (10)

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Mock Convention Kicks Off 2028 Cycle Mock Convention 2028 hosted its first campus conversation this fall during Young Alumni Weekend. By Kelsey Goodwin September 30, 2026 Excited students, faculty and alumni were greeted by the 2028 Mock Convention executive team last Friday as they filed through the doors of University Chapel and took their seats. W&L's Mock Convention kicked off its 29th cycle last weekend with a visit to campus by former sec more PR

White & Case advises bank syndicate on Soitec's EUR500 million ORNANEs and concurrent delta share placement (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises bank syndicate on Soitec's EUR500 million ORNANEs and concurrent delta share placement * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a syndicate of banks in connection with the issue of EUR500 million senior unsecured bonds settled in cash and/or convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares (ORNANEs) due 2033 by Soitec, and the concurrent delta placement of shares via an accelerated more PR

White & Case advises Revera Energy on financing of 400MW / 800MWh Hunterston BESS (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Revera Energy on financing of 400MW / 800MWh Hunterston BESS * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Revera Energy on the successful non-recourse senior debt financing for the 400MW / 800MWh Hunterston Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Scotland. "Hunterston represents an important step in strengthening the UK's energy infrastructure and accelerating the deployment of large-scale battery stora more PR

White & Case advises Talen Energy on aggregate US$3.0 billion of capacity monetization and accelerated share repurchase transactions (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Talen Energy on aggregate US$3.0 billion of capacity monetization and accelerated share repurchase transactions * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Talen Energy Corporation, a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company, on a US$1.5 billion capacity revenue monetization transaction and a US$1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase (ASR) program. The ASRs are expected to more PR

WVYC Marks a Half-Century of Student Voices Going Out Over the Airwaves (10)

YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * WVYC Marks a Half-Century of Student Voices Going Out Over the Airwaves * York College of Pennsylvania will welcome several generations of broadcasters to campus on Alumni Weekend, Oct. 2-4, to celebrate 50 years of its student-operated radio station. For five decades, York College of Pennsylvania students have found their voice behind a microphone at WVYC. The student-run radio station has grown from using reel-to-reel tape decks to providing fu more PR

Yale Public Health School: Global and Local Conversation on Drug Policy, Children, and the Next Generation (10)

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * A Global and Local Conversation on Drug Policy, Children, and the Next Generation By Ahsan Ahmad September 30, 2026 On September 18, the Yale School of Public Health and Cultivating Conversation at Yale welcomed global leaders, public health experts, city officials, students, and young people to Yale's Battell Chapel for "A Global and Local Conversation on Drug Policy, Children, and the Next Generation". Participants were greeted by Dr. Megan L more PR