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News Tipoffs - New York Editors Newsletter for 2026-10-14 ( 190 items )  
News Tipoffs - New York Editors
"You're part of our story." (10)
UTICA, New York, Oct. 13 -- Utica University posted the following news: * * * "You're part of our story." * Pioneers of every generation gather to celebrate all things Utica at Homecoming 2026 Crisp temperatures turned to a cozy October warmth as golden rays from the sun made for the perfect Autumn morning that greeted Homecoming 2026. The thermometer wasn't the only thing rising as good spirits lifted the hearts of alumni, faculty, staff, students, and their families as they gathered with friends past and present to celebrate all things  more PR
A Toast to Michael Woodford, Columbia University's Newest Nobel Laureate (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * A Toast to Michael Woodford, Columbia University's Newest Nobel Laureate "Columbia is the kind of place where we are allowed to try ambitious things," said Woodford at an Oct. 12 reception in Low Library to celebrate his Nobel Prize. October 13, 2026 In the Low Library Rotunda on Columbia University's Morningside campus, surrounded by more than 100 family members, friends, students, University colleagues, and well-wishers, including fellow Nobel laureates Joseph Stig more PR
Accenture Acquires Sagacity Solutions to Scale AI-Driven Customer Intelligence Across Accenture Song's UK & Ireland Operations (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture Acquires Sagacity Solutions to Scale AI-Driven Customer Intelligence Across Accenture Song's UK & Ireland Operations Acquisition adds more than 140 specialists and expands Accenture Song's ability to help organizations improve service, loyalty and growth - LONDON; Oct. 13, 2026 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Sagacity, a UK-based data and customer intelligence firm, strengthening Accenture Song's capacity to de more PR
Accenture Launches Forward Deployed Engineering Program With Workday to Reinvent Work for the Agentic AI Era (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture Launches Forward Deployed Engineering Program with Workday to Reinvent Work for the Agentic AI Era New joint program combines Accenture's transformation and engineering capabilities with Workday's trusted agentic platform to help global organizations put AI agents to work in HR and finance and accelerate measurable value from AI - NEW YORK; Oct. 13, 2026 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN), in collaboration with Workday (NASDAQ more PR
ACLU Marks the Supreme Court Term with New Digital Museum Experience Highlighting Landmark SCOTUS Cases (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Marks the Supreme Court Term with New Digital Museum Experience Highlighting Landmark SCOTUS Cases * The People's Archive offers a dynamic digital journey through pivotal moments in ACLU's over 100-year history defending civil rights and civil liberties. NEW YORK - Today, the ACLU more PR
Adler University Strengthens Its Executive Leadership with Two Senior Appointments (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- Adler University posted the following news: * * * Adler University Strengthens Its Executive Leadership with Two Senior Appointments * Our executive leaders are grounded in Adlerian social interest, and dedication to community partnerships as we support and prepare our students to drive meaningful change globally. Adler's leadership continues to advance President Lisa Coleman's vision to cultivate breakaway thinkers into action-driven leaders who transform complex health systems through impact-focused co-creati more PR
AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cuts (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cuts * Washington led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission today advocating that they maintain the E-Rate program, which provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost of internet expenses for schools and libraries across the country. Washington received more than  more PR
Agenda 2026-2027: The RFS Increases Domestic Diesel Supplies and Saves Consumers Money (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 13 [Category: Energy] -- Clean Fuels Alliance America posted the following news release: * * * Agenda 2026-2027: The RFS Increases Domestic Diesel Supplies and Saves Consumers Money * U.S. diesel prices broke records in September, raising concerns for consumers across the country. Solving the price problem will require boosting domestic fuel supply and production capacity. Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers are already contributing significant supply and investing in new capacity for the future because o more PR
America First Policy Institute: Presence Is Not Residence - Allegiance and Who Is Counted in the 2030 Census (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following expert insights: * * * Presence Is Not Residence: Allegiance and Who Is Counted in the 2030 Census October 13, 2026 Topline Points * The U.S. Census Bureau has proposed a rule that would count U.S. citizens and green card holders, but not other foreign citizens, when House seats are divided among the States after the 2030 Census. * The Constitution requires that the people "in each State" be counted so that House seats can be divided among the states. Since 179 more PR
American Express Publishes Intent Intelligence Framework for Trusted Agentic Commerce (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Publishes Intent Intelligence Framework for Trusted Agentic Commerce * Novel approach is designed to capture, authenticate and preserve customer purchase intent as AI agents transact on their behalf NEW YORK -- American Express today published its Intent Intelligence framework, detailing the company's recommended approach to capturing and authenticating a customer's purchase intent before an AI agent completes a more PR
American Express to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences * NEW YORK -- American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today announced management participation in upcoming investor conferences to discuss the company's business strategy and financial performance: * KBW Fintech Ecosystem Conference on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, beginning at 12:25 p.m. (ET). * Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, December 8 more PR
Americas Society/Council of the Americas: Americas Quarterly's New Issue - Mexico's Way Forward (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release: * * * Americas Quarterly's New Issue: Mexico's Way Forward The magazine looks at how Mexico can cope with an unpredictable Washington by reducing its domestic vulnerabilities. - New York, October 13, 2026--"Avoiding self-inflicted damage is the most important shield against uncertainty and volatility," writes Vanessa Rubio-Marquez, a former Mexican senator and deputy minister, in the cover story of Americas Quarterly's new issue.  more PR
Attorney General Bonta Moves to Hold Martin Shkreli, Infamous Pharma Bro, in Contempt for Defying Lifetime Pharmaceutical Industry Ban (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Moves to Hold Martin Shkreli, Infamous Pharma Bro, in Contempt for Defying Lifetime Pharmaceutical Industry Ban * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of seven attorneys general in filing a motion and brief with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York requesting that Martin Shkreli be found in civil more PR
Attorney General James Announces Convictions and Sentencings of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine Traffickers in Western New York (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Convictions and Sentencings of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine Traffickers in Western New York * Seven Individuals Pleaded Guilty to Selling Controlled Substances; Leaders of the Trafficking Operation Sentenced to Prison NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the guilty pleas and sentencings of members of a drug trafficking operation that sold fentanyl, cocaine, an more PR
Attorney General James Urges Court to Punish Martin Shkreli for Brazenly Violating Lifetime Ban from Pharmaceutical Industry (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Court to Punish Martin Shkreli for Brazenly Violating Lifetime Ban from Pharmaceutical Industry * Shkreli Traded Pharmaceutical Stocks and Broadcasted His Activities on Social Media AG James and Bipartisan Coalition Seek Court Order Forcing Shkreli to Sell All Pharmaceutical Stocks and Forfeit All Trading Profits NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined the Federal Trade Commissi more PR
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS FTC, COALITION OF STATES IN ASKING FEDERAL COURT TO HOLD MARTIN SHKRELI IN CONTEMPT FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING LIFETIME BAN FROM PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS FTC, COALITION OF STATES IN ASKING FEDERAL COURT TO HOLD MARTIN SHKRELI IN CONTEMPT FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING LIFETIME BAN FROM PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of seven states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in asking a federal judge to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for his alleged flagrant and repeated violations of a 2022 court order that  more PR
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S REVISED ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN NATIONAL CLEAN WATER PROTECTIONS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S REVISED ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN NATIONAL CLEAN WATER PROTECTIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Army Corps) supplemental proposed rule that would significantly reduce federal protections for streams and wet more PR
Attorney General Sunday Seeks Contempt Finding Against Martin Shkreli for Allegedly Violating Lifetime Pharmaceutical Industry Ban (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Seeks Contempt Finding Against Martin Shkreli for Allegedly Violating Lifetime Pharmaceutical Industry Ban * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and six other states asking a federal judge to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt based on their allegations that he flagrantly and repeatedly violated a 2022 court order that banned him from the pharmaceutical indus more PR
Avangrid Advances Reliability, Resilience and Grid Modernization Through Investments at More Than 40 Substation Facilities in 2026 (10)
ORANGE, Connecticut, Oct. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, posted the following news release: * * * Avangrid Advances Reliability, Resilience and Grid Modernization Through Investments at More Than 40 Substation Facilities in 2026 * ORANGE, Conn. -- Oct. 13, 2026 -- Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has continued to invest in the reliability, resilience and modernization of the electric grid throughout 2026, advancing  more PR
Bank of America Clients to Enjoy Premium Dining and Lifestyle Experiences at the 19th Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Clients to Enjoy Premium Dining and Lifestyle Experiences at the 19th Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ * Bank of America cardholders and BofA Rewards members have access to one-of-a-kind experiences and curated benefits at one of the nation's premier food and drink festivals NEW YORK, New York - As the Official Bank Partner of the F more PR
Bank of America Leaders Welcome Over 300 Hires to Its New Belfast, Northern Ireland Offices, Discuss Regional Growth Opportunities (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Leaders Welcome Over 300 Hires to Its New Belfast, Northern Ireland Offices, Discuss Regional Growth Opportunities * BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - Bank of America today announced that it has completed more than 300 hires in Belfast. The news marks an important milestone towards the bank's commitment to create up to 1,000 roles in the city. The milestone was celebrated at th more PR
Beware of spyware: Access Now urges pension funds to scrutinize investments for spyware exposure (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Beware of spyware: Access Now urges pension funds to scrutinize investments for spyware exposure * On September 28, 2026, Access Now wrote to four pension funds -- Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board, and Hampshire Pension Fund -- regarding their i more PR
Binghamton University: New Research Project to Explore the Impact of Short-term Drought on Lawns (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New research project to explore the impact of short-term drought on lawns Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Science Amy Churchill receives USDA grant to fund project at Nuthatch Hollow By Jennifer Micale October 13, 2026 Climate change has caused sudden and unexpected shifts in weather, including dry spells. What does that mean for your lawn, and are there ways to keep it green without overusing water and fertilizer? Enter the Pasture and Lawn Enhance more PR
Binghamton University: When AI Chatbots Give Bad Health Advice, No One Can See the Damage (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * When AI chatbots give bad health advice, no one can see the damage New paper explores how chatbot health guidance leaves no trace for clinicians or regulators, and calls for transparency safeguards By David Hermanovitch October 12, 2026 As more and more people turn to AI chatbots for quick, 24/7 medical advice, a new perspective paper co-authored by faculty at Binghamton University explores the risks this practice carries that are largely invi more PR
Biography of RIT Coach and Area Running Pioneer Pete Todd Published (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 13 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 Biography of RIT coach and area running pioneer Pete Todd published His legacy includes 49 All-Americans and an historic 14-day coast-to-coast run - Pete Todd, a successful track coach at Rochester Institute of Technology from 1964 to 1996 who organized an historic and record-breaking coast-to-coast relay run, is remembered in a new book, My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pete Todd - Rochester Running Pioneer. "I wrote more PR
Black Alumni of Millikin brings a strong sense of connection and celebration at Homecoming (10)
DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Black Alumni of Millikin brings a strong sense of connection and celebration at Homecoming * During the 2026 Homecoming Weekend, Black Alumni of Millikin (BAM) held an evening reception, during which Paul Branton '95 was presented with BAM's Legacy Award. Ebony Guyton '15, and who also won the Young Alumnus Award at the 2026 Alumni Awards, presented the award to Branton. The award recognizes alumni whose leadership, service, accomplishments, and commitment t more PR
Black Friday Through Cyber Monday Weekend Sales to Surpass $85 Billion - Bain & Company (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * Black Friday through Cyber Monday weekend sales to surpass $85 billion - Bain & Company * Bain forecasts 8.75% sales growth over the Black Friday-Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend versus last year, outpacing its overall holiday season growth forecast of 4.5% * 70% of US consumers plan to shop Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday, up from 64% in 2025 - NEW YORK--October 13, 2026--Retail sales over the Black Friday through Cyber Mond more PR
Black women in food industries face systemic roadblocks (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Black women in food industries face systemic roadblocks * Lilly Jan was perplexed, and a little annoyed. An assistant teaching professor in the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration, in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Jan last year was trying to collect information on food industry businesses owned by Black women. "There was information on Black-owned businesses; there was information on women-owned businesses," Jan said. "But there wasn't  more PR
Broad Coalition of Religious, Ethnic, Civil Rights Organizations Warns FBI Hate Crimes Data Does Not Tell the Full Story (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Religion] -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition of Religious, Ethnic, Civil Rights Organizations Warns FBI Hate Crimes Data Does Not Tell the Full Story * NEW YORK, October 13, 2026 -- A broad coalition of organizations representing religious, racial, ethnic, immigrant, and other communities targeted by hate is warning that recently released FBI hate crime data does not accurately capture the full scope of threats facing communities across the country.  more PR
Brockton Woman Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds in Connection with Stolen $931,000 Tax Refund Check (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Brockton Woman Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds in Connection with Stolen $931,000 Tax Refund Check * BOSTON - A Brockton woman was sentenced on Oct. 5,2026 in federal court in Boston for stealing a nearly $1 million United States Treasury tax refund check. Lana Ruel, 71, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to two months in prison, to be followed by two months of sup more PR
Brookhaven National Laboratory: Lijuan Ruan Wins Prestigious E.O. Lawrence Award in Nuclear Physics (10)
UPTON, New York, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Lijuan Ruan Wins Prestigious E.O. Lawrence Award in Nuclear Physics Brookhaven Lab physicist recognized for contributions to STAR detector and study of the quark-gluon plasma October 13, 2026 UPTON, N.Y. -- Lijuan Ruan, a physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, is one of nine individuals receiving the Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award for exceptional contributions in resea more PR
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Meet the 'Pastors' Running for Office (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by Communications Director Michael P. McDonald: * * * Meet the "Pastors" Running for Office Democrats know that when it comes to people of faith, the Republicans clean up. This explains why in this election cycle they are trying hard to appeal to religious folks: several "pastors" are running for office. The quo more PR
Chemistry doctoral student Tugba Selvi looks to bees for new ways to fight fungal infections (10)
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 13 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Chemistry doctoral student Tugba Selvi looks to bees for new ways to fight fungal infections * Long before Tugba Selvi was using mass spectrometry to identify molecules made by bacteria, she was a child in a small town in Tekirdag, Turkey, who wanted to be a teacher. "Since I was little, I had always dreamed of becoming a teacher," Selvi said. Today, Selvi is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno, wh more PR
Circle Symposium Invites Hofstra Community To Rethink Teaching, Learning, and Belonging (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 14 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Circle Symposium Invites Hofstra Community To Rethink Teaching, Learning, and Belonging How can educators create classrooms where every student feels a sense of belonging? What role can artificial intelligence play in making learning more inclusive? And how can conversations across differences strengthen the educational experience? These questions will guide Hofstra University's fall 2026 Circle Symposium on Thursday, Oct. 15, bringing together faculty, stud more PR
Citi: Q3 2026 RESULTS AND KEY METRICS (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS AND KEY METRICS EPS UP 53% AS REPORTED; UP 27% EX-NOTABLE ITEM(3) RETURNED $4.1 BILLION IN THE FORM OF COMMON SHARE REPURCHASES AND COMMON DIVIDENDS PAYOUT RATIO OF 85%(4) COMMON EQUITY TIER 1 CAPITAL RATIO OF 12.8%(5) BOOK VALUE PER SHARE OF $115.61 TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE PER SHARE OF $101.59(6) - New York, October 13, 2026 - Citigroup Inc. to more PR
Citizenship and Immigration Services: Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship From 40 Criminals in Largest Single-Period Filing Under the Trump Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship from 40 Criminals in Largest Single-Period Filing Under the Trump Administration 10/13/2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services partnered with the Department of Justice in its filing of denaturalization actions against dozens of individuals accused of serious offenses, including acting as an agent for a foreign government, committing voluntary m more PR
City Bar Names Kurt M. Denk Executive Director of City Bar Fund (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * City Bar Names Kurt M. Denk Executive Director of City Bar Fund * The New York City Bar Association has announced the appointment of Kurt M. Denk as Executive Director of the City Bar Fund, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the Association. The newly created position is designed to support the continued growth and impact of the Fund's work and to leverage synergies among the Fund's programs as well as between the Fund and more PR
Columbia Engineer Awarded NIH Director's New Innovator Award (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * Columbia Engineer Awarded NIH Director's New Innovator Award Santiago Correa has been awarded over $3.7 million in funding for high-risk, high-reward research. October 13, 2026 Camryn Hadley The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Santiago Correa, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Columbia Engineering, the NIH Director's New Innovator Award for over $3.7 million in research funding ov more PR
Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science: Gotham Foundry Symposium Showcases the Future of Materials (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- c issued the following news: * * * Gotham Foundry Symposium Showcases the Future of Materials Gotham Foundry marks its first year with a Climate Week symposium, convening stakeholders, thought leaders and civic leaders to showcase materials innovation in health, construction and fashion sectors, and discuss how academia-city-community partnerships can accelerate regenerative materials innovation and transform the green economy. October 13, 2026 Gotham Foundry convened its inaugural annual symposium Sept. 23 on Columbia more PR
Columbia University School of the Arts: Professor Jane M. Gaines Awarded International Institute of Film Science and Arts Fellowship (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Professor Jane M. Gaines Awarded International Institute of Film Science and Arts Fellowship By Katie O'Connor October 13, 2026 On September 20, 2026 the International Institute of Film Science and Arts (IIFSA) awarded Film and Media Studies Professor Jane M. Gaines a prestigious fellowship. The IIFSA was founded in 2024 to support ongoing academic research and practice in the cinematic arts, as well as preserving the heritage of the discipline more PR
Columbia University School of the Arts: Sean Mullin '06 Produces New HBO Max Documentary, 'Band of Brothers - Legacy' (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Sean Mullin '06 Produces New HBO Max Documentary, 'Band of Brothers: Legacy' By Rosemarie Rotundo October 13, 2026 Sean Mullin '06 led production on the tribute documentary Band of Brothers: Legacy, working alongside Executive Producers Tom Hanks and Rudy Reyes and Director Chase Millsap. The tribute film, now streaming on HBO Max, honors the 25th anniversary of the landmark World War II miniseries Band of Brothers. It revisits the people and more PR
Columbia University School of the Arts: Two Second-Year Visual Arts Students Receive the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Two Second-Year Visual Arts Students Receive the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant By Rosemarie Rotundo October 13, 2026 Visual Arts students Cherina Cheng and Natalie Jacobs were recently awarded summer 2026 Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grants. Based in Montreal, the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports emerging artists as they launch their careers and develop their practice. The foundation fu more PR
Columbia University Teachers College: Navigate the Workplace More Confidently With This Book (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Columbia University Teachers College issued the following news: * * * Navigate the Workplace More Confidently With This Book Staying True to You, by TC's Patricia Hewlin, offers readers evidence-based guidance and real-world examples - Starting a new job should be a time of excitement and anticipation, but some employees are instead questioning if they will need to change their hair, hide their beliefs or speak differently to feel accepted. While many struggle to balance workplace expectations with personal identity, a more PR
Condemning the U.S. Government's Continuing Attacks and New Sanctions on the ICC (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Condemning the U.S. Government's Continuing Attacks and New Sanctions on the ICC * The City Bar continues to condemn the U.S. government's attacks on the International Criminal Court and condemns the new and additional sanctions imposed on the Court and its staff that were announced on October 9. As we stated in August: The City Bar calls upon the United States to abandon this unfounded and destructive campaign against the more PR
Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Medicare Home Health Fraud and Protect Seniors (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Medicare Home Health Fraud and Protect Seniors * Oswego, NY -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) introduced the House companion to Senator Susan Collins' Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act, legislation to crack down on Medicare home health fraud, protect taxpayer dollars, and ensure seniors can continue receiving quality care in their own homes. Fraudulent Me more PR
Conservation Lab gets 'refresh' with help from donors (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Conservation Lab gets 'refresh' with help from donors * Cornell University Library's most valuable holdings--from a handwritten copy of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address to a rare folio of Shakespeare's early plays, to a 15th century encyclopedia from imperial China--all pass through the hands of conservation experts who stabilize and prepare these materials for exhibition, digitization, and viewing by generations of scholars from all over the world. And, ye more PR
Continuously Evolving Cells Help Pancreatic Cancer Evade Treatment and Spread (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Continuously Evolving Cells Help Pancreatic Cancer Evade Treatment and Spread * An analysis of nearly half a million cells from dozens of patients' tumors reveals how cancer cells continuously reshape their genetic makeup over time, enabling them to evade treatment for one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer  more PR
COSC 481: Playful Thinking, Serious Coding (10)
HAMILTON, New York, Oct. 13 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * COSC 481: Playful Thinking, Serious Coding * During the spring 2026 semester at Colgate, Associate Professor of Computer Science Elodie Fourquet piloted a new capstone class, COSC 481 Playful Thinking, Serious Coding, with a curriculum that combines programming expertise and narrative storytelling with each student's unique interdisciplinary perspective. The course's design embodies Colgate's commitment to a rigorous liberal arts education, as students build more PR
Crow Presses Pentagon Over Civilian Casualties during Trump's Iran War (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Presses Pentagon Over Civilian Casualties during Trump's Iran War * AURORA -- Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, is demanding answers on a strike that resulted in civilian casualties at a wedding in Iran, reported to have been carried out by the U.S. military during Trump's war of choice. According to The New  more PR
Culberg joins NASA effort to probe rapidly changing Arctic glaciers (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Culberg joins NASA effort to probe rapidly changing Arctic glaciers * Riley Culberg spends much of his research time looking below the surface of glaciers, using radar to extract information hidden within layers of snow and ice. Beginning next year, that expertise will contribute to a large NASA effort to understand how rapidly changing glaciers are responding to a warming climate - and what those changes could mean for future sea-level rise. Culberg, assistan more PR
DCCC Releases First TV Ad in NY-04: "Top Priority" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases First TV Ad in NY-04: "Top Priority" * The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for New York's 4th District, "Top Priority," highlighting Laura Gillen's bipartisan work in Congress to lower costs for Nassau County families. As one of the most bipartisan members of Congress, Laura has worked across the aisle to deliver on the issues that matter most to Long Island: bringing down everyday costs, holding insurance com more PR
Dean Carol Smith elected to Association of Research Libraries board of directors (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Dean Carol Smith elected to Association of Research Libraries board of directors * LAWRENCE -- KU Libraries Dean Carol Smith was elected to the 2027 board of directors of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) during the association's fall meeting in Alexandria, Virginia. She will begin her three-year term Jan. 1, 2027. The board is the governing body of ARL and represents the interests of member libraries in directing the business of the associatio more PR
Debevoise Expands Antitrust Capabilities with Addition of George "Chip" Nierlich (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Debevoise Expands Antitrust Capabilities with Addition of George "Chip" Nierlich * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that George "Chip" Nierlich is joining the firm as a partner in the Antitrust Group, based in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Nierlich joins Debevoise from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, where he most recently served as Acting Director of Litigation with a particular focus on signifi more PR
Derek Merrin Makes Campaign T-Shirts in Bangladesh While Touting "Made in America" Agenda (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Derek Merrin Makes Campaign T-Shirts in Bangladesh While Touting "Made in America" Agenda * COLUMBUS, OH -- Derek Merrin is getting slammed for pushing a "Made in America" agenda while sourcing his own campaign merchandise from Bangladesh. As Merrin repeatedly runs from Ohioans' questions on his record of raising costs for Ohio families, he once again "did not answer directly" when questioned about the discrepancy between his rhetoric and his choice to hav more PR
DGA Statement on Gov. Kathy Hochul's Big Win in New York's Gubernatorial Debate (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Gov. Kathy Hochul's Big Win in New York's Gubernatorial Debate Oct 13, 2026 Today, Democratic Governors Association spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on the New York gubernatorial debate: "MAGA Bruce Blakeman tonight learned the hard way that you don't mess with a tough mother from Buffalo. "Governor Hochul dominated tonight's debate, clearly laying out how she is working to make New York safer and more a more PR
DHS, ICE comment on dangerous consequences of sanctuary policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * DHS, ICE comment on dangerous consequences of sanctuary policies * Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive Associate Director Marcos Charles commented on the dangers of sanctuary policies following the arrest and shooting of a criminal alien offender in New York City. "Sanctuary politicians create an environment for criminal a more PR
Domestic Violence Awareness: The Wish Tree Activity (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 13 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Domestic Violence Awareness: The Wish Tree Activity * The Gallery at SUNY Broome invites you to participate in The Wish Tree: Wishes for a Safer World, an interactive activity inspired by artist Yoko Ono in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Share a wish or affirmation for a world rooted in safety and care by writing it on a tag and adding it to our community wish tree. Together, we can make space for hope, connection and a future free more PR
EM Leaders Survey Legacy Cleanup Progress at Three Sites in Empire State (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * EM Leaders Survey Legacy Cleanup Progress at Three Sites in Empire State October 13, 2026 Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management (EM) Tim Walsh toured three sites in New York recently where the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) conducts legacy cleanup to review progress and meet with team members and community stakeholders. "Our cleanup work in New York is focused on responsibly addressing legacy conditions an more PR
Emergency Appeal: Help Deliver Comfort & Joy to Children Impacted by Hurricane Isaias (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Emergency Appeal: Help Deliver Comfort & Joy to Children Impacted by Hurricane Isaias * The Toy Foundation(tm) (TTF) is calling on the toy industry to help support children and families impacted by Hurricane Isaias, which brought destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread flooding to communities across the Southeast U.S. The storm has damaged homes and infrastructure, left thousands of residents without power, and disrupted the lives of fam more PR
Environmental Defense Fund Report: U.S. Power Pipeline Shifts Toward More Costly, Polluting Fossil Fuels as Clean Energy Faces New Headwinds (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news: * * * Report: U.S. power pipeline shifts toward more costly, polluting fossil fuels as clean energy faces new headwinds Clean power dominates new capacity today, but fossil fuels could account for about 70% of new power in 2030 as Trump administration policies make clean energy projects harder to build October 13, 2026 Environmental Defense Fund and Atlas Public Policy today released a new, in-depth report, An Inflection Point for the U.S. Power Sector, more PR
Environmental Defense Fund: Energy Experts Call on New York Regulators to Modernize the State's Grid, Lower Energy Costs Through Clean Energy, and Prepare for Growing Electricity Demand (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Energy experts call on New York regulators to modernize the state's grid, lower energy costs through clean energy, and prepare for growing electricity demand Advocates call for state utility regulators to advance a strong Grid of the Future plan that prioritizes clean energy and efficient electric technologies October 12, 2026 As New York state utility regulators prepare to release a Grid of the Future Plan later this month, energy experts and advo more PR
Environmental Defense Fund: Oral Argument in a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Delays of Methane Pollution Limits (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Oral argument in a lawsuit challenging unlawful delays of methane pollution limits October 13, 2026 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will hear oral argument tomorrow in a challenge to the Trump EPA's delay of protections against methane and other dangerous pollution from the oil and gas sector. The clean air standards that the administration seeks to unlawfully delay protect millions of people from oil and gas pollution and prevent the more PR
Erik Hollins Found Their Place and Their Voice at CSUSB (10)
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 14 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Erik Hollins found their place and their voice at CSUSB Through Model United Nations, student leadership and the guidance of mentors, Erik Hollins (they/them) discovered strengths at CSUSB that now shape their work as executive director of strategic communications at Cal State LA. October 13, 2026 As a student at Cal State San Bernardino, Erik Hollins (they/them) -- then known as Erik Fallis, before taking their married more PR
Exposure to 'Safer' Plastic Additive During Pregnancy Linked to Smaller Birth Size (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Exposure to 'Safer' Plastic Additive During Pregnancy Linked to Smaller Birth Size * A chemical used to make plastic more flexible, once introduced as a safer substitute for older additives now known to be harmful, may itself also be harmful, slowing babies' growth in the womb, a new study shows. A growing body of evidence has tied phthalates--substances used to make every more PR
Extremist Content Online: ISIS Celebrates U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Celebrates U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq * (New York, N.Y.) -- The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * ISIS Activity Roundup * ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Celebrates U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq, Proclaims New Era of Fighting * Pro-ISIS Channels on Element Share Poi more PR
Federal Court Grants Class Certification in IEEPA Tariff Refund Case (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Federal Court Grants Class Certification in IEEPA Tariff Refund Case * As previously shared in an exclusive alert to all Toy Association members, on October 8, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) granted a broad class certification for importers who paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The decision creates a potential pathway for eligible importers to receive tariff refunds through a class-act more PR
Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Statement Regarding Repurchase Agreement Small Value Exercise (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following statement: * * * Statement Regarding Repurchase Agreement Small Value Exercise October 13, 2026 The Open Market Trading Desk (the Desk) at the New York Fed undertakes small value open market transactions for the purpose of testing operational readiness to implement existing and potential policy directives from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The FOMC directs the Desk to conduct these exercises to test its operational readiness in the Authorizations and  more PR
Financial Times Shortlists Troutman Pepper Locke for 2026 Innovative Lawyers North America Awards (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Financial Times Shortlists Troutman Pepper Locke for 2026 Innovative Lawyers North America Awards * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally recognized Energy Transactional Practice Group has been shortlisted for the 2026 Innovative Lawyers North America Awards by the Financial Times in the Innovative Lawyers in Project Financing category, which honors teams that have bridged professional disciplines, created new s more PR
Four Ways to Graduate With Less Debt at Kent State (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Four Ways to Graduate With Less Debt at Kent State * For decades, research has shown a wealth of benefits to pursuing higher education. Graduates earn higher wages, live healthier and give back to their communities. But affording college can be difficult. Just ask Muskaan Khanduri, a recent Kent State graduate now pursuing a career in fashion design in New York City. "As an international student, you pay significantly more for classes and stuff like that, becaus more PR
France Shouldn't Return Afghans to Taliban Rule (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * France Shouldn't Return Afghans to Taliban Rule * France has confirmed that it has opened a "technical dialogue" with the Taliban authorities regarding forced returns to Afghanistan. The announcement marks a dangerous shift in policy that places Afghans in France at risk of persecution, torture and other grave abuses in contravention of France's international human rights obligations. The "technical dialogue" follows in the wake of a Taliban  more PR
From farm to kitchen, Ficio is teaching robots about food (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * From farm to kitchen, Ficio is teaching robots about food * Whether it's an apple hanging from a tree or a potato sitting on a chopping block, Ficio wants robots that can think about food the way people do. Ficio, a startup founded by Youhanna Meleka, M.Eng. '26, is developing an AI platform for the food supply chain that can run on different machines and tackle very different jobs - from sorting apples in an orchard to turning potatoes into french fries. One more PR
FTC, States Ask Federal Court to Hold Martin Shkreli in Contempt for Allegedly Violating Lifetime Ban from Pharmaceutical Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, States Ask Federal Court to Hold Martin Shkreli in Contempt for Allegedly Violating Lifetime Ban from Pharmaceutical Industry * The Federal Trade Commission and seven states today asked a federal judge to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt based on their allegations that he flagrantly and repeatedly violated a 2022 court order that banned him from the pharmaceutical industry. In a motion and brief filed today, the FTC and its state co-plaintiffs  more PR
Gary Kalbaugh Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Prediction Markets Dispute (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gary Kalbaugh Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Prediction Markets Dispute * Cahill partner Gary Kalbaugh was quoted in a Bloomberg Law Deep Dive article examining a recent federal court decision regarding the regulation of sports prediction markets. In early October, a federal district court in Illinois granted certain sports prediction markets preliminary protection against Illinois' licensing laws, conflicting with an earlier d more PR
Gaza Ceasefire Exists in Name Only, Say More than 100 Organizations (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Gaza Ceasefire Exists in Name Only, Say More than 100 Organizations * One year since the ceasefire agreement, more than 1,400 people have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, nearly two million still need shelter, not a single hospital is fully functioning, and 1.4 million face crisis-level hunger. GAZA, October 9, 2026 - One year after the Gaza ceasefire agreement was reached, more than 100 humanitarian, human righ more PR
Georgia Farmer of the Year Pete Gelber recognized for dairy innovation and leadership (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Georgia Farmer of the Year Pete Gelber recognized for dairy innovation and leadership * * Pete Gelber was named the 2026 Georgia Farmer of the Year after being nominated through UGA Extension. * Barrington Dairy combines innovative production practices with a focus on sustainability and herd health. * Gelber supports Georgia agriculture through industry leadership, educational opportunities and investme more PR
Global pop star Sienna Spiro to make her ARIA Awards debut (10)
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Oct. 14 [Category: Media] -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Global pop star Sienna Spiro to make her ARIA Awards debut * ARIA is thrilled to announce that pop sensation Sienna Spiro will take the stage at the 2026 ARIA Awards in partnership with Spotify on Wednesday, 18 November at Sydney's Hordern Pavillion, fresh from her newly released debut album Visitor. Sienna Spiro will join an illustrious list of international artists that have performed at the ARIA Awards  more PR
Governor Hochul Announces More Than $37 Million to Advance Innovative Clean Energy Technologies in New York State (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces More Than $37 Million to Advance Innovative Clean Energy Technologies in New York State * New Commercialization Cohort Initiative Will Establish Four Business Accelerators to Provide Stage-Specific Training, Mentoring and Funding for Cleantech Products and Solutions First Round of Competitive Funding Now Open for Program Administrators Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $37 million to advance innovati more PR
Governor Hochul Directs New York State Landmarks to Be Lit Teal, Green and Pink in Honor of Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs New York State Landmarks to Be Lit Teal, Green and Pink in Honor of Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day * Governor Issues Proclamation Declaring October 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day In New York Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Roundtable Held To Raise Awareness and Support Funding Research Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring October 13, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awarene more PR
Governor Hochul Encourages Students to Take Advantage of College Application Fee Waivers Through 2026 College Application Initiative (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Encourages Students to Take Advantage of College Application Fee Waivers Through 2026 College Application Initiative * 13th Annual Initiative Expands to Two Months, Giving High School Seniors More Time To Navigate the College Application Process Fourth Year of Application Fee Waivers Helps Students Apply to SUNY, CUNY and Participating Private Colleges and Universities at No Cost Last Year, More Than 300,000 Applications We more PR
Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia's AAA Bond Rating Affirmed by All Three Major Rating Agencies (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia's AAA Bond Rating Affirmed by All Three Major Rating Agencies * RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the affirmation of the Commonwealth of Virginia's AAA/Aaa/AAA bond ratings by Fitch Ratings, Moody's Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings -- the highest levels a state can receive. In late September, Governor Spanberger traveled to New York City to personally meet with the thre more PR
Haynes Boone Strengthens New York Real Estate Practice With Partner Adam L. Hirst (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Strengthens New York Real Estate Practice With Partner Adam L. Hirst * Haynes Boone has added Adam L. Hirst as a Partner in its New York office, expanding the firm's nationally recognized Real Estate Practice with a sophisticated transactional lawyer who advises clients across the full range of real estate matters. Hirst represents real estate lenders, owners, operators, developers and investors in complex transactions more PR
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Launches Real Estate Practice in Milan With Two Partner-led Team Hire (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer launches Real Estate practice in Milan with two partner-led team hire 12 Oct 2026 Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer announced today that Francesco Sanna and Vanessa Boato will be joining the firm as partners, establishing a new Real Estate practice in Milan. Francesco, who will lead the new practice, is widely recognised as a leading real estate lawyer in the Italian market. He has exte more PR
HFAC Democrats: Trump's Russia Diesel Deal Is Shameful & Should Have Never Happened (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * HFAC Democrats: Trump's Russia Diesel Deal Is Shameful & Should Have Never Happened October 13, 2026 Washington, DC -- Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks, joined by all House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats, today condemned President Trump's decision to license Russian diesel purchases. Ranking Member Meeks, Europe Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Keating, and Democrats introduced H.R. 82 more PR
Hofstra Faculty Research Day Highlights Research Across Disciplines (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 14 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Faculty Research Day Highlights Research Across Disciplines From transforming plant tissue into blood vessel replacements to examining consumer behavior and uncovering hidden health disparities in America's suburbs, Hofstra faculty are tackling questions with the potential to improve lives. News in Summary * Could plants help replace blood vessels? Nicholas Merna's research shows promise in animal studies. * What can restaurant orders reveal about  more PR
Hofstra University: Honors College Marks 25 Years With Visiting Scholar's Exploration of Religion and Justice (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 14 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Honors College Marks 25 Years With Visiting Scholar's Exploration of Religion and Justice Since 2001, Hofstra University's Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College (RHC) has encouraged students to explore ideas across disciplines and consider perspectives beyond their own. On Tuesday, October 20, that tradition will bring students and the public into a conversation about religious encounters in the medieval world. As part of its 25th anniversary celebratio more PR
Hofstra University: Learning To Work Together One Patient at a Time (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 14 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Learning To Work Together One Patient at a Time What does it take to safely move a patient who cannot stand or walk independently? For nearly 80 Hofstra University students, the answer required communication, collaboration, and an understanding of how different health care professionals work together. News in Summary * Nearly 80 Hofstra students practiced keeping patients and caregivers safe in the mobility lab. * Specialized equipment showed students new  more PR
House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Issues Statement on Federal Search Conducted on Rep. Ilhan Omar's Home (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Statement on Federal Search Conducted on Rep. Ilhan Omar's Home Washington, D.C. (October 12, 2026)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement after public reporting revealed federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigations branch housed in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforceme more PR
Howard University and Tennessee State University Selected to Play in NBA HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T as Part of NBA All-Star 2027 (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Howard University and Tennessee State University selected to play in NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T as part of NBA All-Star 2027 October 13, 2026 NEW YORK - The NBA today announced that the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T will feature the Howard University and Tennessee State University men's basketball teams on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Hardwood Central within Jam Session (Phoenix Convention Center), as part of NBA All-Star 2027 in Pho more PR
HSI Arrests Alien Charged with Illegally Voting in Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * HSI Arrests Alien Charged with Illegally Voting in Pennsylvania * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested an alien who has been charged with illegally voting in the 2024 election in Pennsylvania. On October 5, HSI Philadelphia arrested Paulo Jorge Silva, a Lawful Permanent R more PR
Hudson Valley Community College Installs Dr. Michael S. Brophy as Eighth President (10)
TROY, New York, Oct. 13 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: * * * Hudson Valley Community College Installs Dr. Michael S. Brophy as Eighth President October 13, 2026 Hudson Valley Community College installed Dr. Michael S. Brophy as the institution's eighth president during an inauguration ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the McDonough Sports Complex Field House, marking a new chapter in the college's history. The ceremony brought together members of the Hudson Valley Community College community, representati more PR
Hughes Hubbard: Ken Lefkowitz Discusses Global M&A Activity Amid Geopolitical Risk With Law360 (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * October 12, 2026 Ken Lefkowitz Discusses Global M&A Activity Amid Geopolitical Risk with Law360 Explores the factors shaping global M&A activity through Q3 2026. Highlights * Geopolitical developments, trade disputes and interest rates continue to shape global M&A activity. * Lefkowitz said he doesn't believe "the geopolitical situation has materially changed the general deal market." * Lefkowitz noted that additional interest rate increases could more PR
If It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It: Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rule Changes to Reduce Internet Services for Schools (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * If It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It: Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rule Changes to Reduce Internet Services for Schools * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in opposing efforts by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to significantly narrow, restrict, or terminate the federal E-Rate program (E-Rate), which for the last 30 years has provided most public schools and libraries  more PR
ILLEGAL ALIEN BONNIE AND CLYDE: ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Couple After Multi-State Jewelry Theft Spree (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ILLEGAL ALIEN BONNIE AND CLYDE: ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Couple After Multi-State Jewelry Theft Spree * WASHINGTON -- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien couple from Romania who have been charged with allegedly stealing jewelry across multiple states. According to local reporting, police in Nassau County,  more PR
IM8 Named Official Nutrition Partner of the NBA in Australia and Southeast Asia (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * IM8 named Official Nutrition Partner of the NBA in Australia and Southeast Asia October 12, 2026 HONG KONG - The National Basketball Association (NBA) and IM8 (US) LLC, a premium health and longevity brand, today announced a multiyear collaboration that makes IM8 the Official Nutrition Partner of the NBA in Australia and eight markets across Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) more PR
India: End Crackdown on Protesters, Arbitrary Detentions (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * India: End Crackdown on Protesters, Arbitrary Detentions * (New York) - Indian authorities are using abusive methods to crack down on thousands of peaceful protesters in New Delhi and other Indian cities, Human Rights Watch said today. The protests, led by the Gen Z Cockroach Janta Party, opposition parties, student organizations, and civil society groups, have demanded the resignation of the country's top election official over alleged wrongd more PR
International Call for Proposals - PSL Global Seed Fund Fall 2026 (10)
PARIS, France, Oct. 13 -- PSL University (Paris Sciences et Lettres University) issued the following news: * * * International call for proposals - PSL Global Seed Fund Fall 2026 13 October 2026 In 2023, Universite PSL created a dedicated funding instrument to support the early stages of international projects: the PSL Global Seed Fund (GSF). Two calls for proposals are launched each year, in spring and fall, offering PSL faculty members, researchers, the opportunity to apply for funding. The aim is to initiate new collaborations or prepare more PR
Internationally Acclaimed Pianist Awadagin Pratt to Perform Recital in Moore Hall (10)
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Oct. 13 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * Internationally Acclaimed Pianist Awadagin Pratt to Perform Recital in Moore Hall * Internationally acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt will perform a free piano recital at UNC Pembroke on Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Moore Hall Auditorium. The performance is open to UNCP students, faculty, staff and the public. Pratt has established an extraordinary career as a pianist, conductor and educator. He enrolled at the Peabody Institute in Ba more PR
IRS Issues Notice on Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-54) entitled "Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought". * * * REPLACEMENT PERIOD UNDER Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B) Notice 2006-82, 2006-2 C.B. 529, provides for extensions of the replacement period under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B). If a sale or exchange of livestock is treated as an involuntary conversion on account of drought and the taxpayer's replacement period is determined under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(A), the replacement period will be ext more PR
James Cook University: Why What We Hate in Music Matters (10)
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Oct. 13 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Why what we hate in music matters Musical taste is often treated as a question of what people enjoy, but new research suggests the music people hate can be just as revealing. Amanda Krause, a senior lecturer in psychology at James Cook University, said musical taste shapes social identity, personal expression and everyday behaviour. "Traditionally, research into musical taste has focused on the types of music a person likes," Dr Krause said "B more PR
Japan's Commitment to Sport Needs to Include Athlete Protection (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Japan's Commitment to Sport Needs to Include Athlete Protection * Every October, Japan celebrates Sports Day, a public holiday established to commemorate the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games and Japan's longstanding commitment to sport as a national priority. There has been much to celebrate in recent years. For more than six decades, Japan has had dedicated legislation - now known as the Basic Act on Sports - to advance sports on a national level. B more PR
Joint statement on the postponement of Palestinian elections (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 13 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office posted the following news: * * * Joint statement on the postponement of Palestinian elections * Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom deeply regret the Palestinian President's decision to postpone the Palestinian Legislative Council elections as well as the Presidential elections to September 2027. Nearly two decades have passed more PR
Joint Statement: Unreported in FBI Hate Crimes Data: Immigrant Purges Leave Communities At Risk (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Religion] -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Joint Statement: Unreported in FBI Hate Crimes Data: Immigrant Purges Leave Communities At Risk * In August, the FBI released its 2025 Hate Crimes statistics, which showed a decrease in the overall number of reported hate crimes. A decline from an historic peak, however, is not synonymous with safety. Instead of settling into complacency or believing the work is done, we, as organizations representing a range of religious more PR
Julie Andrews and Family Lend Voices to Hachette Book Group's Raising Readers Campaign (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release: * * * Julie Andrews and Family Lend Voices to Hachette Book Group's Raising Readers Campaign Accompanied by daughter Emma Walton Hamilton and granddaughter Hope Hamilton, Andrews will voice a Raising Readers message featured in select HBG children's audiobooks beginning Fall 2026. - New York, NY (Oct. 13, 2026) -- As part of Hachette Book Group's (HBG) global Raising Readers initiative, legendary performer and long-time HBG author Julie Andrews will co-voice a mess more PR
Justin Solomon Joins Sidley's Investment Funds Group in Los Angeles (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Justin Solomon Joins Sidley's Investment Funds Group in Los Angeles * Los Angeles - Sidley is pleased to announce that Justin Solomon has joined the firm as a partner in Los Angeles. He will co-lead the Private Equity Funds group, with John Muno, in Sidley's Investment Funds practice. He joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a partner in the firm's Investment Funds practice group. Mr. Solomon has more than 20 y more PR
Kaptur, Latta Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Honoring Fremont's Rutherford B. Hayes Library and Museums (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Latta Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Honoring Fremont's Rutherford B. Hayes Library and Museums * Fremont, OH -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) introduced a bipartisan resolution in recognition of the United States' first Presidential library, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums. This year marks the 110th Anniversary of the Library and Museums and the 150th Anniversary of Ruth more PR
Kennedy, New York Delegation Demand DHS Release $87 Million in Counterterrorism Funding Still Owed to New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSida) -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, New York Delegation Demand DHS Release $87 Million in Counterterrorism Funding Still Owed to New York One Year After Trump Promised Full Reversal of Funding Cuts, First Responders Statewide are Still Without Millions in Federal Investments - BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee's Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, led members of the New Y more PR
Kirkland Recognized in Inaugural WTR "Copyright 1000" (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Recognized in Inaugural WTR "Copyright 1000" * World Trademark Review (WTR) recognized Kirkland in its inaugural edition of "Copyright 1000," which identifies nearly 1,500 leading practitioners worldwide for their trademark, copyright and design advice. The Firm was recognized as "one of [America's] premier IP practices, combining formidable trial capabilities with sophisticated strategic counselling." Ad more PR
Kristen Cain Joins Maine Law's Refugee and Human Rights Clinic (10)
PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 14 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Kristen Cain joins Maine Law's Refugee and Human Rights Clinic 13 Oct 2026 Kristen Cain joined Maine Law's Refugee and Human Rights Clinic (RHRC) in August as the Sally L. Stevens Immigration Law Fellow and Staff Attorney, bringing a background in immigration advocacy, human rights, teaching, and community-based legal work to the role. Originally from the Poughkeepsie area of New York, Cain earned her B.A. in international studies from Fordha more PR
Long-Lost 50-Year-Old Adelphi Class Ring Finally Back Where It Belongs Thanks to Some Amateur Sleuthing (10)
GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 14 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Long-Lost 50-Year-Old Adelphi Class Ring Finally Back Where It Belongs Thanks to Some Amateur Sleuthing Published: October 13, 2026 By Jim Forkan, UCOMM Contributor A class ring from 1976 was uncovered through some amateur sleuthing, just before the 50th reunion of that class. It became a "message from heaven" for his family. Can a class ring, buried underground for decades, find its way home? This one did. Mike Johnston, a local metal-detecting enthusi more PR
Lynx's Cheryl Reeve Wins Third WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Lynx's Cheryl Reeve wins third WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award October 12, 2026 NEW YORK - Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve has been named the 2026 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the WNBA announced today. Reeve, who also won the award in 2019 and 2024, joins Atlanta Dream Executive Vice President and General Manager Dan Padover with a record three selections. She recently earned  more PR
Malliotakis Urges CMS to Improve Medicare Coverage for Breast Cancer Screenings for Women with Dense Breast Tissue (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSida) -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Urges CMS to Improve Medicare Coverage for Breast Cancer Screenings for Women with Dense Breast Tissue * (STATEN ISLAND, NY) -- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz urging the agency to review and update Medicare coverage policies for supplemental breast ultrasounds for women with dense breast tissue. The request follows a more PR
Mamdani Administration Announces Debt Demolisher: Relief Program for Small Businesses and Homeowners (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mamdani Administration Announces Debt Demolisher: Relief Program for Small Businesses and Homeowners October 13, 2026 What you should know * Eligible New Yorkers can clear interest and outstanding debt at reduced cost during 90-day window beginning October 13 * New Yorkers should visit nyc.gov/debtdemolisher or call 311 for more information and to see if they qualify - NEW YORK -- Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Finance (D more PR
Mark and Maureen Davitt make $10 million gift to University of Rochester Medicine (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 13 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Mark and Maureen Davitt make $10 million gift to University of Rochester Medicine * The couple's investment will accelerate critical work on the Strong Hospital Expansion Project and at Golisano Children's. As part of For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester, Mark and Maureen Davitt--local community leaders and philanthropists--have made a $10 million commitment to URochester Medicine's Strong Memorial Hospital Expansion Projec more PR
Marsh Appoints Nicole Delimitros President, National Employee Health and Benefits (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release: * * * Marsh appoints Nicole Delimitros President, National Employee Health and Benefits NEW YORK, October 13, 2026 -- Marsh, a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Nicole Delimitros will become President of National Employee Health and Benefits for Marsh Agency, effective January 1, 2027. She will succeed Kate Moher, who will retire from the firm on April 30, 2027. Ms. Delimitros will report to Trindl Reeves more PR
Maternal Child Wellness Acts As 'One-Stop Shop' (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 13 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Maternal Child Wellness Acts As 'One-Stop Shop' * The Maternal Child Wellness Program, part of the department of pediatrics at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, works closely with and for our local underserved community. Made possible through a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part D Grant, the program's purpose is to provide family-centered care in an outpatient setting to low-income women, infants, children, and youth exposed,  more PR
Mayer Brown Welcomes New Global Investigations & White Collar Co-Chair A. Joseph Jay III (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 13 October 2026 Mayer Brown welcomes new Global Investigations & White Collar Co-Chair A. Joseph Jay III Mayer Brown announced today that A. Joseph Jay III joined the firm as co-chair of its Global Investigations & White Collar Defense practice. He joins Mayer Brown from Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, where he served as practice group leader of the firm's governmental practice. Joe is resident in the firm's Washington DC and New York offices.  more PR
Meeks Calls for State OIG Investigation, HFAC Testimony From Amb. Guilfoyle (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSida) -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Calls for State OIG Investigation, HFAC Testimony from Amb. Guilfoyle October 10, 2026 Washington, DC -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called on the Department of State Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to launch an immediate investigation into U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's reported dealings with  more PR
Men's Basketball to Play in NBA HBCU Classic at 2027 All-Star Weekend (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Men's Basketball to Play in NBA HBCU Classic at 2027 All-Star Weekend * NEW YORK (TSU News Service) - The NBA today announced that the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T will feature the Howard University and Tennessee State University men's basketball teams on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Hardwood Central within Jam Session (Phoenix Convention Center), as part of NBA All-Star 2027 in Phoenix. TSU will make their first appearance participating in the more PR
Met Presents Cottage Industry: The Val-Kill Furniture Shop, Marking the 100th Anniversary of a Pioneering Design Workshop (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Met Presents Cottage Industry: The Val-Kill Furniture Shop, Marking the 100th Anniversary of a Pioneering Design Workshop This focused exhibition explores the intersection of The Met's American Wing, 20th-century craft collectives, and the overlooked contributions of immigrants, women, and LGBTQ makers. - (New York, October 11, 2026)--The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents Cottage Industry: The Val-Kill Furniture Shop, on view through May 9, 2 more PR
Miami Book Fair 2026 Spotlights Zibby Owens, Jeff Garlin and Judge Roy Altman in Jewish Life & Culture Program (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Book Fair 2026 Spotlights Zibby Owens, Jeff Garlin and Judge Roy Altman in Jewish Life & Culture Program * MIAMI (October 13, 2026) - Miami Dade College's (MDC) Miami Book Fair (MBF), the nation's longest-running literary festival, has announced its 2026 Jewish Life & Culture program, sponsored by the Stacey and Eric Mindich Fund for Jewish Studies and part of the annual Fair taking place Nov. 15-22 at Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus. This year' more PR
Miller School's Dr. Leor Weinberger Earns NIH's Most Prestigious Award (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School's Dr. Leor Weinberger Earns NIH's Most Prestigious Award * After decades developing a therapy designed to evolve alongside HIV, Leor Weinberger, Ph.D., is applying the same concept to some of the deadliest cancers, with support from the NIH Director's Pioneer Award. Key Takeaways * Viruses and cancer cells can mutate in ways that allow them to escape treatment. * Leor Weinberger, Ph.D., is investigating therapies de more PR
MTA Launches Fall 2026 Customers Count Survey (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA Launches Fall 2026 Customers Count Survey Oct 13, 2026 Online Questionnaire Available Tuesday, Oct. 13 Through Sunday, Nov.1; Findings Help MTA Make Improvements Across Network Available in Nine Languages in Addition to a Telephone Option View Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9eu_vhRUyQ) and Stills (https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD7tB6) of MTA Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara Encouraging Riders to Take Survey a more PR
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Directs First Comprehensive Review of NYPD Use of Force in a Decade, Announces New Accountability Reforms (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Directs First Comprehensive Review of NYPD Use of Force in a Decade, Announces New Accountability Reforms October 12, 2026 What you should know * Administration will review use-of-force policies and practices, strengthen transparency and restore independent oversight - NEW YORK -- Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today directed the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to conduct a comprehensive review of its use-of-force policies and  more PR
National Basketball Association: Sparks' Nneka Ogwumike Wins 2026 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Sparks' Nneka Ogwumike wins 2026 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award October 13, 2026 NEW YORK - Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike has been named the recipient of the 2026 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, the WNBA announced today. This is Ogwumike's second consecutive Sportsmanship Award and fifth overall, extending her league record. She previously won the award in three straight seasons from 2019-21 and in 2025. The Kim Perrot Sportsmanshi more PR
Natural Resources Defense Council: FERC Rejects PJM's Plan to Protect Electricity Reliability and Consumer Bills From Data Centers (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * FERC Rejects PJM's Plan to Protect Electricity Reliability and Consumer Bills from Data Centers October 13, 2026 WASHINGTON D.C. - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected PJM's Interim Resource Adequacy Service (IRAS), which would have required data centers to pay for their own new power supply and protected other customers from reliability issues when data centers demand more power than the grid can provide. The following i more PR
NBA and WNBA to Launch Responsible Gaming Campaign to Reinforce the Risks of Sporting Betting and Prediction Markets (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * NBA and WNBA to launch responsible gaming campaign to reinforce the risks of sporting betting and prediction markets October 13, 2026 NEW YORK - The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a new responsible gaming campaign in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Launching during the 2026-27 NBA season, the campaign will educate fans, particularly more PR
New Partnership Expands Support for Syracuse University's Military-Connected Community (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * New Partnership Expands Support for University's Military-Connected Community The OVMA Resiliency Program is adding Cabana Live, a free, anonymous peer support service that complements the Cabana Pod at the National Veterans Resource Center. Oct. 13, 2026 Support does not always begin with an appointment. Sometimes it begins with a few quiet minutes to reset. Other times, it begins by hearing someone else say, "I've been there, too." The University's Offi more PR
Newmark Assists KBS in the Sale of the Largest Multi-Tenant Office Sale in San Jose, California Since 2020 (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Assists KBS in the Sale of the Largest Multi-Tenant Office Sale in San Jose, California Since 2020 October 12, 2026 Newmark announces the Company has assisted KBS with the sale of The Almaden, a three-building, 416,126-square-foot office campus at 1, 55 and 99 Almaden Boulevard in Downtown San Jose. Newmark President of Western Capital Markets and Executive V more PR
Niagara University Celebrates 50th AnnualOckerman Recognition Brunch (10)
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 13 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Celebrates 50th AnnualOckerman Recognition Brunch * Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration celebrated a remarkable milestone on October 4, 2026, with its 50th annual Everett W. Ockerman Recognition Brunch at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The special gathering brought together outstanding senior business students, university leadership, faculty, alumni, and honored guests to recognize academic achievement an more PR
NYCLU, Advocates Call on the City Council to Pass the CURB Act and Rein in NYPD Strategic Response Group Abuse (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU, Advocates Call on the City Council to Pass the CURB Act and Rein in NYPD Strategic Response Group Abuse * Advocates rallied at Councilmember Oswald Feliz's office, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, calling on him to schedule a public hearing on the CURB Act BRONX, NEW YORK - Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) rallied with advocates and directly impacted residents calling on the New York City Counci more PR
Ocasio-Cortez, McClain Delaney, Beyer, Mfume, Subramanyam, and Elfreth Lead Calls to Pause FAA's AI Tool at Washington-Area Airports (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSida) -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, McClain Delaney, Beyer, Mfume, Subramanyam, and Elfreth Lead Calls to Pause FAA's AI Tool at Washington-Area Airports * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Don Beyer (VA-08), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), and Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) are leading a congressional letter urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pause use of  more PR
Pact for the Future must produce measurable results for Africans, says ECA's Gatete (10)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Oct. 13 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following news: * * * Pact for the Future must produce measurable results for Africans, says ECA's Gatete * Addis Ababa, 13 October 2026 (ECA) - Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary Claver Gatete urged African countries to turn the commitments of the Pact for the Future into development programmes backed by adequate financing and measurable results, as he addressed African leaders and senior United Nations officials in New York more PR
Perspectives: How Creative Factor Opens Doors for Toy Inventors (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Perspectives: How Creative Factor Opens Doors for Toy Inventors * For aspiring toy inventors, getting a great idea in front of the right people can be a challenge. The Toy Association's Creative Factor: Inventor Day helps bridge the gap between an idea and opportunity, connecting new and emerging inventors with industry leaders to help them forge connections and navigate the toy business. Christine Xu and Bar Bendet experienced those benefits fir more PR
PESP at Climate Week 2026: Private Equity and AI (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * PESP at Climate Week 2026: Private Equity and AI * New York Climate Week and the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly took place amid an increasingly fractured geopolitical landscape. Conflict, energy and food security, tensions between major powers, and growing concern about artificial intelligence competed with the climate crisis for global attention. Yet across the week, one reality was diffic more PR
Pillsbury Advises Elisity on Agreement to Be Acquired by IonQ (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises Elisity on Agreement to be Acquired by IonQ 10.12.26 Pillsbury advised Elisity, Inc. on its agreement to be acquired by IonQ, a full-stack quantum platform and foundry. Elisity is a zero-trust security company that delivers identity-based microsegmentation for users, devices, workloads and AI agents to help contain lateral movement across networks. The acquisition is expected to combine Elisity's enterprise zero-trust platform with IonQ's more PR
Prometheum and Federated Hermes Announce Strategic Partnership to Issue Tokenized Securities Funds (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- Federated Hermes, an asset manager, issued the following news release: * * * Prometheum and Federated Hermes announce strategic partnership to issue tokenized securities funds (NEW YORK, N.Y, and PITTSBURGH, Pa., Oct. 13, 2026) -- Prometheum Inc. ("Prometheum"), a market infrastructure provider for crypto assets, and Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) ("Federated Hermes"), a global leader in active investment management, today announced a strategic partnership to expand the reach of tokenized securities p more PR
Prospective Students Can Discover Utica at Fall Open House (10)
UTICA, New York, Oct. 12 -- Utica University posted the following news: * * * Prospective Students Can Discover Utica at Fall Open House * Featuring interactive sessions covering academic programs, the admissions process, financial aid, and student life. Utica University will host fall Open Houses on Saturday, October 17, and Wednesday, November 11. Prospective students and their families will have an opportunity to explore the University, learn more about its academic programs, and experience campus firsthand. The events will begin with more PR
Protect Borrowers: Many AI Customer Service Chatbots May Already Break the Law, Former Regulators Warn (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release: * * * Many AI Customer Service Chatbots May Already Break the Law, Former Regulators Warn A New Brief Urges State Enforcers and Private Plaintiffs to Use Existing Law Against Chatbots That Give Wrong Answers, Trap Customers in "Doom Loops," or Fail to Fix Problems. - October 13, 2026 | NEW YORK, NY -- Companies are replacing human customer service workers with AI chatbots, and many of the ways they do it may already be  more PR
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words -- and AI's -- in civic conversations (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Building accountability behind our words -- and AI's -- in civic conversations * When government officials craft policies, there is often a comment period for public feedback. Lawmakers have long had to sort through fake feedback that is mass-produced in an effort to sway policy, but they've generally gotten used to detecting it. With, artificial intelligence, however, people can submit realistic-seeming comments, which are h more PR
Reason Foundation: Rent-Setting Algorithms Require Targeted Regulation, Not New Laws (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 14 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Rent-setting algorithms require targeted regulation, not new laws Fragmented, vague legislation creates unnecessary risk and uncertainty about how platforms and users can operate without triggering legal penalties. Eliza Terziev Housing Policy Analyst Max Gulker Managing Director October 12, 2026 The use of algorithms in housing rental markets to help assess and determine market pricing has come under increased scrutiny, with both federal regulat more PR
Richard Ojo Earns Agribusiness Award and Participates in Climate Week NYC (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Richard Ojo Earns Agribusiness Award and Participates in Climate Week NYC * Two professional development experiences connect Kentucky State agricultural research with entrepreneurship and sustainable food systems Fresh habanero peppers can spoil before they reach consumers, creating losses for growers. Kentucky State University research associate Richard Ojo explored one potential solution through an agribusiness concept that transforms fresh peppers more PR
RPI Team Builds Resource-Sharing Technology Platform for Nonprofits (10)
TROY, New York, Oct. 13 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * RPI Team Builds Resource-Sharing Technology Platform for Nonprofits * Nonprofit organizations historically struggle with underfunding, scarce resources, and even identifying what physical, human, social, and financial capital they already have. But what if there were an easy way they could share surplus assets with other social enterprises to make better use of their collective resources and increase their community impact? That question led to the more PR
Safe and Healthy New York Starts With Protecting Last-Mile Delivery Workers (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 14 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 A Safe and Healthy New York Starts With Protecting Last-Mile Delivery Workers Mega-warehouses can be better employers and neighbors with the Delivery Protection Act, the Clean Deliveries Act, and Intro 53 New York, NY -- Today, labor union and environmental justice advocates, alongside city and state lawmakers, urge for the passage of protections for both workers and neighbors of last-mile mega-warehouses. All gathered in Red Hook t more PR
Saudi Arabia: Death Penalty for Facebook Comment (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Saudi Arabia: Death Penalty for Facebook Comment * (Beirut) - A Saudi court has sentenced a Sri Lankan migrant worker to death over a Facebook comment that was deemed blasphemous, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi authorities should reverse the judgment and release him immediately. The Saudi Court of Appeal in the Eastern Region handed down the death sentence to Anojan Sivarasa, 24, on September 17, 2026, after two court sessions. An initi more PR
SBU's 2026 Kearns Global Forum Topic is 'Think Like a CEO' (10)
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Oct. 14 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU's 2026 Kearns Global Forum topic is 'Think Like a CEO' Oct 13, 2026 Six accomplished business leaders will bring decades of global experience to St. Bonaventure University Oct. 22 for a conversation about what it means to "Think Like a CEO." The discussion, part of the 13th annual Kearns Global Business Forum, will be led by St. Bonaventure alumnus and global businessman Dick Kearns, '72. The presentation, titled "Think Like a CEO, more PR
Scientists Reveal How Pancreatic Cancer Evolves to Evade Treatment (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scientists Reveal How Pancreatic Cancer Evolves to Evade Treatment * Single-cell study of pancreatic tumors led by UC San Diego researchers reveals how tumor evolution, subtype transitions and microenvironment interactions shape disease. Key Takeaways * Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat, in part because of the genetic diversity present in pancreatic tumors. * Researchers from UC San Diego Moores Ca more PR
Sean Croston Joins Pega as Chief Information Security Officer (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release: * * * Sean Croston Joins Pega as Chief Information Security Officer Pega appoints financial services security executive to oversee security strategy and implementation - WALTHAM, Mass. - October 13, 2026 - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the enterprise AI software company for mission-critical work, today announced it has appointed Sean Croston as chief information security officer. Mr. Croston will be  more PR
Secretary-General Proposes $3.3 Billion Budget for 2027, Urges Stable Financing in Remarks to Fifth Committee (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Proposes $3.3 Billion Budget for 2027, Urges Stable Financing in Remarks to Fifth Committee * Secretary-General Proposes $3.4 Billion Budget for 2027, Urges Stable Financing in Remarks to Fifth Committee Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the meeting of the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) of the General Assembly on the proposed programme budget for 2027, in New York today: Jimoh Ibrahim (Nigeria),  more PR
Secretary-General Urges Investors to 'Lead with Ambition' in Message to Principles for Responsible Investment Conference (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Urges Investors to 'Lead with Ambition' in Message to Principles for Responsible Investment Conference * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message for the twentieth annual conference of the Principles for Responsible Investment, in Amsterdam today: Excellencies, dear friends, For 20 years, the Principles for Responsible Investment have signalled a powerful truth: The choices investors make today will deter more PR
Speak up or keep it to yourself? Advice from a social psychologist (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Speak up or keep it to yourself? Advice from a social psychologist * When a stranger on an elevator suddenly burst into tears, Vanessa Bohns' father-in-law later felt ashamed that, not knowing how to react, he said nothing. During her own father's final months of life, Bohns helped him plan trips that she knew he wouldn't be able to take - helping maintain a sense of hope by leaving that reality unspoken. In a new book, "Should I Say Something? The Science of  more PR
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern, Southern Africa Kadilli, on Tragic Loss of Lives, Including at Least 15 Children, After Migrant Boat Capsized Off Coast of Djibouti (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Etleva Kadilli, UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, on the tragic loss of lives, including at least 15 children, after migrant boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti NAIROBI, 12 October 2026 - "UNICEF is deeply saddened by the deaths of at least 139 people, including 15 children, after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti late last week. "The vessel was carrying just  more PR
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Voting Open for 'I Voted at SUNY' Sticker Design Opportunity (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Voting Open for 'I Voted at SUNY' Sticker Design Opportunity October 13, 2026 SUNY Students, Faculty, and Staff Can Vote Here for Their Favorite Sticker Through October 15 Part of SUNY's Ongoing Commitment to Increase Civil Discourse, Civic Education, and Civic Engagement - Albany, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced that voting is open for the "I Voted at SUNY St more PR
SUNY Potsdam's Gibson Gallery Marks Final Days of Photojournalism Exhibition by Stephan Savoia '75 (10)
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 13 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam's Gibson Gallery Marks Final Days of Photojournalism Exhibition by Stephan Savoia '75 * Closing Reception for Pulitzer Prize-Winning Alumnus's Retrospective Set for Oct. 21 During Campaign Launch Week at SUNY Potsdam There's still time to experience four decades of photojournalism through the lens of Pulitzer Prize-winning alumnus Stephan Savoia '75, as his retrospective at SUNY Potsdam's Gibson Gallery enters its fin more PR
SUNY-Fredonia Bicentennial Book Brings Student Research to the Page (10)
FREDONIA, New York, Oct. 14 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: * * * Fredonia Bicentennial book brings student research to the page October 13, 2026 A new book built from student research in SUNY Fredonia's archives will be available during the university's Bicentennial Homecoming weekend, Oct. 16 to 18. "A Cabinet of Curiosities: 200 Years of Higher Education in Fredonia, New York" explores the university's history through objects preserved in its collections. Edited by Amanda Shepp, coordinator more PR
Sydney Opera House to Host Australian Premiere of Olivier Award-Winning Musical The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 14 -- The Sydney Opera House issued the following news release: * * * The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Sydney -- Monday 12 October 2026 The West End phenomenon The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will make its Australian premiere at the Sydney Opera House, playing 16 July - 29 August 2027. F Scott Fitzgerald's enduring classic short story is reimagined as a stirring musical - an emotional tale of a love that defies all odds - in a production that won three Oliviers at the 2025 Awards, including Best New Musical.  more PR
Syracuse University: A&S Scientist Seeks To Build a Better Tree With Biotechnology (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Scientist Seeks To Build a Better Tree With Biotechnology With the support of a National Science Foundation grant, biology professor Heather Coleman looks to advance genetic research on poplar trees. Jay Cox Oct. 13, 2026 In the greenhouse atop the Life Sciences Complex, Heather Coleman, an associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University, is growing poplar trees. A floor below, in Coleman's lab, is where these more PR
Syracuse University: Learning in Lockerbie - Students Explore the Power of Cultural Exchange (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Learning in Lockerbie: Students Explore the Power of Cultural Exchange Students are carrying forward the bond between Lockerbie and the University through field research, summer courses and Remembrance Exchange trips. Oct. 13, 2026 Lockerbie, Scotland, is well known as a place of tragedy connected to Syracuse University through the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. But for a new generation of Syracuse University students, the small Scottish town is also  more PR
Syracuse University: Professor Featured in MOST Scientist Showcase (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Professor Featured in MOST Scientist Showcase Catherine Garcia, professor of human development and family science in the College of Arts and Sciences, researches how conditions beyond genetics impact a person's health as they age. Sean Grogan Oct. 13, 2026 Health is shaped by more than genetics. That's why one question sits at the center of Catherine Garcia's research: how do the experiences and opportunities people have throughout their lives become "wri more PR
Syracuse University: Public Health Students Take Their Research to a National Stage (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Public Health Students Take Their Research to a National Stage From a class assignment to faculty-led research, these five Maxwell projects earned spots at the American Public Health Association's 2026 Annual Meeting. Jessica Youngman Oct. 13, 2026 Five projects by students in the Maxwell School's public health department have been accepted for presentation at the American Public Health Association's (APHA) 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo in San Antonio, Tex more PR
Three Individuals Arrested for Attempting to Steal More Than $2 Million in Treasury Checks (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Three Individuals Arrested for Attempting to Steal More Than $2 Million in Treasury Checks * Tampa, Florida - Stanley Richardson Joseph (28, Brooklyn, NY), Kallie Nicole Valerie Halliday (26, Brooklyn, NY), and Kristy Marie Bochecchio (47, Tampa) have been charged in a federal indictment with conspiracy, theft of government money or property, and aggravated identity theft. If convicted on all counts, each fa more PR
Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at NYPD Memorial Wall With Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at NYPD Memorial Wall With Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch October 13, 2026 Captain Jack Conway, Ceremonial Unit, Police Department: I'd now like to introduce the members of our dais. I ask that you please hold all your applause until all have been introduced. Starting on your left, the chief of department, Michael LiPetri; the police commissioner of the City of New York, the Honorable Jessica S. Tisch; the mayor more PR
Trump Administration Lays Groundwork for Mass Deportation of Resettled Refugees (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Lays Groundwork for Mass Deportation of Resettled Refugees * New Regulation Makes it Harder To Challenge Attempts to Terminate Refugee Status (New York, NY) - Today, the Trump administration posted a new interim final rule that will make it easier to strip resettled refugees living in the United States of their legal status without due process. The rule, which goes into effect once it is form more PR
Turkiye: COP31 Host Curbs Environment Defenders (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Turkiye: COP31 Host Curbs Environment Defenders * (Istanbul, October 13, 2026) - The authorities in Turkiye, the host of the upcoming 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), are arbitrarily arresting and prosecuting activists and others involved in environmental protests even as the summit nears, Human Rights Watch said today. "With Turkiye about to host the annual UN climate change summit, its environmental crackdown is a sali more PR
U.N. Secretary-General's Remarks to Fifth Committee on 2027 Proposed Programme Budget (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 13 October 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's remarks to the Fifth Committee on the 2027 Proposed Programme Budget Statements - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Your Excellency Jimoh Ibrahim, President of the the Fifith Committee, Congratulations on your election as Chair of the Fifth Committee. And you can count on the full support of the Secretariat as you guide the Committee's work during the eighty-first session. Excellencies, distinguished Deleg more PR
U.N. Secretary-General's Video Message to 20th Annual Conference of Principles for Responsible Investment - "PRI in Person" (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 13 October 2026 Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) Secretary-General's video message to the 20th Annual Conference of the Principles for Responsible Investment - "PRI in Person" Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Excellencies, dear friends, For 20 years, the Principles for Responsible Investment have signalled a powerful truth: The choices investors make today will determine the economies -- and societies -- of tomorrow. Responsible inve more PR
U.S. Construction Market Remains Resilient as Key Sectors Drive Demand (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * U.S. Construction Market Remains Resilient as Key Sectors Drive Demand * Turner Construction Company announced that the Third Quarter 2026 Turner Building Cost Index--which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States--increased to the value of 1575. This represents a 1.48% quarterly increase from the Second Quarter 2026 and a 5.49% yearly increase from the Third Quarter 2025. "The U.S. constr more PR
U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Dangerous Nashua Fugitive in New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Dangerous Nashua Fugitive in New York October 12, 2026 Concord, NH - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) District of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force (JFTF), working with federal, state and local law enforcement partners, helped locate and apprehend Jacob Reznikow, 39, in upstate New York following a months-long effort to bring him into custody. The Nashua Police Departme more PR
U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks at a U.N. Security Council Briefing on Colombia (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Colombia October 12, 2026 Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform New York, New York AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. And thank you to Special Representative Jenca for your briefing. We warmly welcome Foreign Minister Bula and congratulate President De la Espriella and his administration on their election. I have to say: across every level of this new gov more PR
U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks at a U.N. Security Council Briefing on Great Lakes Region (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Great Lakes Region October 13, 2026 Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform New York, New York AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Special Envoy Xia, for your briefing. And warm welcome to our colleague from Burundi to the Council this morning. The United States is deeply concerned by the impacts of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Safe more PR
UAlbany Earns Recognition for AI Readiness, Academic Programs (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Earns Recognition for AI Readiness, Academic Programs By Amy Geduldig ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 13, 2026) -- The University at Albany was recently ranked No. 40 nationally and second among New York public universities in AIREDEX's AI Readiness Index, while also earning strong placements in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. AIREDEX's AI Readiness Index evaluates how well colleges and universities are preparing undergraduate student more PR
UB Center for the Arts Announces Steve Hackett's "Best of Genesis & Solo Gems Tour" (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 13 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB Center for the Arts Announces Steve Hackett's "Best of Genesis & Solo Gems Tour" * The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) announces Steve Hackett - Best Of Genesis & Solo Gems Tour, coming to the Mainstage Theatre on Wednesday, April 28, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. After 13 years, Hackett is bringing his classic Genesis material back to North American stages with a brand-new show celebrating the very best more PR
UB researchers study extreme heat among food service and other indoor workers (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 13 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers study extreme heat among food service and other indoor workers * BUFFALO, N.Y. - A research team led by Daniel Jackson Smith, PhD, assistant professor of nursing at the University at Buffalo, will receive a two-year grant of $467,507 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, to study the causes and effects of extreme heat among food service and other indoor workers. Additional UB more PR
UC-San Francisco: Does Lithium in Drinking Water Cause a Rare Heart Condition? (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 Does Lithium in Drinking Water Cause a Rare Heart Condition? Children living in areas with higher levels of lithium in drinking water were more likely to be diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a rare heart condition that can cause a dangerously fast heartbeat, according to a new study led by UC San Francisco researchers. The findings, which were published online in The Journal more PR
UNDP launches global investment and jobs initiatives to boost growth in developing countries (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * UNDP launches global investment and jobs initiatives to boost growth in developing countries * BANGKOK - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today launched two global initiatives to help developing economies attract investment, strengthen business environment and create more and better jobs. Announced during the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, UNDP's Investment Accelerator and Jobs for Prosperity Facility will be supp more PR
UNICEF: Over 8,000 Children in Need of Humanitarian Assistance Following Panama Earthquake (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Over 8,000 children in need of humanitarian assistance following the Panama earthquake UNICEF and the Government of Panama respond with emergency supplies for needs in health, water and sanitation, education, and child protection - NEW YORK/PANAMA CITY, 12 October 2026 - UNICEF estimates that 38,000 people, including 8,300 children, are in need of humanitarian assistance following the earthquake that struck Panama o more PR
University of Michigan: Can You Trust a Robot in Charge? (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Can you trust a robot in charge? October 13, 2026 Written By: Noor Hindi, U-M School of Information From monitoring public spaces to responding to requests for help, security robots are beginning to take on roles once held by people. As they gain authority, researchers are asking what it might take for the public to trust them. In a new study, University of Michigan School of Information doctoral student Xin Ye and UMSI professor Lionel Ro more PR
University of Michigan: How Celebrity Culture Reshapes Political Leadership (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How celebrity culture reshapes political leadership October 13, 2026 When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared on "Man vs. Wild" with survivalist Bear Grylls, the setting looked far removed from conventional politics. There were tiger tracks, rain, mud and a makeshift spear. Grylls warned of the dangers of the wilderness. Modi appeared calm. For University of Michigan media scholar Swapnil Rai, that contrast is precisely what makes  more PR
University of Pittsburgh: An Iconic 1960 Life Magazine Image Captured Baseball History From the Cathedral's 32nd Floor (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * An iconic 1960 Life magazine image captured baseball history from the Cathedral's 32nd floor October 13, 2026 By Chuck Staresinic Woody Turner intended to get some homework done on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 13, 1960. That's why he was at the fifth-floor library inside the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. Despite his best efforts to think about an assignment for his Roman history class, Turner's mind wandered to a stadiu more PR
Upstate Expands Doctoral Nursing Program to More Career Paths (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Written by Jean Albanese October 13, 2026 Upstate expands doctoral nursing program to more career paths The path to the highest degree in nursing has gotten wider as Upstate Medical University has created a General Doctorate of Nursing Practice program that is not restricted to those with a nursing master's degree in clinical fields. To make the program even more accessible, the new General DNP is fully onlin more PR
US Labor Department finds 6 New York, New Jersey construction employers exposed workers to safety hazards, assesses combined $648K in penalties (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Labor Department finds 6 New York, New Jersey construction employers exposed workers to safety hazards, assesses combined $648K in penalties * MONROE, NY - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited six construction employers for willful and serious safety violations involving excavation hazards at the site of a planned 408,000 square-foot mixed-use commercial building and proposed a combined $648,094 in penalties. The department's Occupational Safe more PR
VCU: Dance Alum Eleanor Smith Uses Movement to Explore Gender Norms -- Work That Has Now Earned Her a Guggenheim Fellowship (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 13, 2026 Dance alum Eleanor Smith uses movement to explore gender norms -- work that has now earned her a Guggenheim Fellowship The fellowship will support Smith and Molly Lieber's latest work, which will premiere in May 2027 at the Chocolate Factory Theater in Queens, New York. By Kim Catley For more than 20 years, dancer and choreographer Eleanor Smith and her collaborator, Molly Lieber, have used choreography and improvisation to explo more PR
Verizon Frontline survey finds AI use among first responders nearly tripled (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizTelecommunications] (TNSrep) -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, posted the following news release: * * * Verizon Frontline survey finds AI use among first responders nearly tripled * BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--A new Verizon Frontline survey released today shows that public safety agencies are increasingly adopting advanced technology as a fundamental part of daily operations. The sixth annual Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications Survey, conducted by Lexipol Media Group, reveal more PR
Vietnam: Free Abducted Democracy Group Activists (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Vietnam: Free Abducted Democracy Group Activists * (Bangkok) - The Vietnamese authorities should immediately release three activists associated with the overseas Viet Tan organization who went missing in Cambodia, and drop all charges against them, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should also grant Norwegian and Australian consular officials and family members immediate access to the detained men. The Vietnamese police claim tha more PR
War and El Nino-driven drought deplete food stocks, pushing Sudan further towards famine, new data finds (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * War and El Nino-driven drought deplete food stocks, pushing Sudan further towards famine, new data finds * * The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) alert shows nearly three years of war and a severe El Nino drought are depleting food stocks in Greater Darfur and Greater Kordofan, where over 300,000 people have been displaced since October * Food is running out and acute malnutrition is rising, w more PR
White & Case advises Bregal Milestone on majority investment in Asolvi (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Bregal Milestone on majority investment in Asolvi * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised leading software growth private equity firm Bregal Milestone on its majority investment in Asolvi, a provider of field service management (FSM) software for compliance-critical and asset-intensive industries. Bregal Milestone is acquiring its stake from Volpi Capital and Viking Growth. Bregal Milestone is a le more PR
White & Case advises TotalEnergies on 700 MW expansion of joint venture with KKR (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises TotalEnergies on 700 MW expansion of joint venture with KKR * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised TotalEnergies on its agreement with KKR to add 700 MWs to the 50/50 joint venture the parties formed in 2025, which currently holds 1.4 GWs. The transaction covers a portfolio of three utility-scale solar assets located in Texas and in Ohio, which are expected to reach their commercial operation dates more PR
Women's Soccer Loses Tight Conference Match (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 13 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Women's Soccer Loses Tight Conference Match * The SUNY Broome women's soccer team fell just short of Finger Lakes CC on the road in a 1-0 loss in a conference matchup. The lone goal of the MSAC contest didn't come until the second half in the 49th minute by the Lakers. SUNY Broome was held to just five shots in the match compared to 24 from Finger Lakes. All five of the Hornets shots were on target while 11 of the Lakers' 24 shots were on goal. Kat more PR
Women's Soccer Shutout At #4 Genesee; Hornets and Cougars Honor Former Genesee Player Before Match (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 13 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Women's Soccer Shutout At #4 Genesee; Hornets and Cougars Honor Former Genesee Player Before Match * The SUNY Broome women's soccer team suffered an 8-0 defeat on the road against Genesee CC in a conference matchup. The Cougars entered the contest as the #4 nationally-ranked team in the NJCAA Division 3 women's soccer poll. SUNY Broome was unable to register any shots against the Genesee defense. Hornets' goalkeeper Danica Park made 27 saves, setti more PR
Women's Volleyball Suffers Two Tough Losses At Home POD (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 13 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Women's Volleyball Suffers Two Tough Losses At Home POD * The SUNY Broome women's volleyball team hosted a POD and ended up with two tough losses in two competitive matches. Along with the host Hornets, Jefferson CC, Corning CC, and Fulton-Montgomery CC also participated in the POD. On the day, SUNY Broome was matched up with Fulton-Montgomery and Jefferson. Facing the Raiders first, SUNY Broome fell by a thrilling 3-2 final. The Hornets won the fi more PR
WORST OF THE WORST: Over Columbus Day Weekend, ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Rapists, Drug Traffickers, and Drunk Drivers (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: Over Columbus Day Weekend, ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Rapists, Drug Traffickers, and Drunk Drivers * Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, if you break the law, you will face the consequences. Illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S. WASHINGTON - Over Columbus Day weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more public safety threats across the country, convicted for horrendous cr more PR