NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * 'Teach Ethics', Secretary-General Urges in Message for AI Event at University of Coimbra * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message for the University of Coimbra event on Guardrails for Artificial General Intelligence, held in Coimbra, Portugal, today: I send my greetings to the University of Coimbra -- a home of learning for more than seven centuries -- and to all those gathered for this important dialogue on Portugal's Na more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * 'There Is No Time to Waste', Secretary-General Tells Biodiversity Summit, Urging Action to Protect Nature * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity, at the seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, in Yerevan today: I thank the Government of Armenia for hosting this vital summit, and for sharing with us the wonders of the Caucasus. This landscape, more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * 'Transformations Are Inevitable, Inequality and Exclusion Are Not', Secretary-General Says at Launch of World Social Report 2026 * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message on the launch of the World Social Report 2026, titled New Economics of Social Inclusion: Making Transformations Work for All, in New York today: The World Social Report highlights a profound global imbalance. On the one hand, rapid transformations are res more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 32 Nutter Lawyers Named 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees * Nutter is pleased to announce that 32 lawyers have been selected as 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honorees. Each year, only 5 percent of attorneys in the state are selected to the Super Lawyers list and only 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state are named to the Rising Stars list. 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers * Ne more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * AALDEF: Thwarted Hindu temple shooting is an attack on the right of communities of color to live and worship safely October 16, 2026 "No one should have to fear being killed for practicing their religion, gathering with their community, or simply existing as a person with brown skin." - CHICAGO -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) released the following statement in response to reports of an alleged  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * ADL: Wikipedia's Distortions on Israel, Hamas and October 7 by Banned Editors Remain Largely Unrepaired New ADL Center for Technology and Society research finds 19 active accounts shaping framing on Israel, Hamas and October 7; Biased editing has gone quiet, not away - New York, NY, October 15, 2026 ... More than a year aft more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 17 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Court to Protect Children Online in Character.AI Bankruptcy Filing (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Mississippi is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. -- the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The filing puts potential purchasers of Character.AI's te more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 17 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Alumni Association honors four outstanding alumni at fall board meeting * The University of Notre Dame Alumni Association recognized the 2026 recipients of four of its most prestigious awards during its fall gathering of the NDAA Board of Directors October 8-9, honoring alumni who have made lasting contributions to military and public service, athletics, and the arts. The association honored Brig. Gen. Edward G. Burley, US Army (Ret.) '83 with the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Horror Show: Abortion Org Openly Celebrates When You "Have a Need To Kill" Babies By Olivia Summers October 17 At first glance, it reads like satire - something so grotesque and absurd that it cannot possibly be real. But it is real. In Central Florida, Stand With Abortion Now ("SWAN") is selling merchandise that turns the intentional killing of unborn children into a joke, a fashion statement, and a fundraising opportunity. We are linking to SWA more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Ariel Goldman Named Finalist for 2026 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Award * Cahill partner and head of the firm's U.S. Digital Infrastructure Finance practice Ariel Goldman has been named a finalist in the Innovative Lawyers in Project Financing category of the Financial Times' 2026 Innovative Lawyers Awards for North America. This recognition reflects Ariel's work advising on complex digital infrastructure financing t more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Holds Crypto Platforms Accountable, Secures Settlement with Fidelity over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions * Attorney General Bonta Holds Crypto Platforms Accountable, Secures Settlement with Fidelity over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General This Google(tm) translation feature is provided for informational purposes only. The Office o more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown and Coalition Urge Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II 10/15/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general today in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce the transparency Congr more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Letter Supporting Internet for Schools and Libraries as FCC Considers Cuts 10/16/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advocating that it maintains the E-Rate program, which was approved by Congress in 1996 and provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost o more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Notice of States' Interest and Reservation of Rights - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that New Jersey is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: Attorney General Jackley Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI bankruptcy Oct. 15, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bi-partisan group of Attorneys General in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Attorney General Tong Secure $2.7 Million from Pediatric Health Network and IT Company for Failing to Protect Customer Data * Boston Children's Health Physicians and XTIUM Failed to Protect Approximately 825,000 New Yorkers' Private Medical Information NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today secured $2.7 million from Boston Children's Health P more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Reopening of Toggenburg Mountain, Restoring Competition to Syracuse Ski Resorts * AG James Won Case Against Intermountain for Buying Competitor Ski Resort and Shutting it Down Intermountain Has Sold Toggenburg to New Owner Who Will Reopen Resort NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that Intermountain Management (Intermountain) has sold Toggenburg Mountain (Toggenburg)  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Brooklyn * NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on December 21, 2025 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Department of Homeless Services (DHS) in Brooklyn. The OSI was previousl more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing Emphasizes Protections for Virginia Consumers After Engaging in a Yearslong Investigation - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: Attorney General Mayes Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II October 15, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Kris Mayes today led a coalition of attorneys general today in sending a letter to Congressional leadership urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce the transparency  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel and Coalition of Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to congressional leadership (PDF) urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce the transparen more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 16 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong and Attorney General James Secure Settlement with Pediatric Health Network and IT Company for Failing to Protect Customer Data * Boston Children's Health Physicians and XTIUM Failed to Protect Personal Information for 62,871 Connecticut Residents and Approximately 825,000 New Yorkers (Hartford, CT) - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $2.7 more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: * * * Bloomberg Philanthropies Invests in Alexandria, Va, 30 Other U.S. Cities, to Unlock Housing Supply for Residents October 16 Mayor Alyia Gaskins today announced that the City of Alexandria is among the first U.S. local governments selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies new housing initiative, one of up to 30 who will receive funding and expertise to unlock supply for residents. "Alexandria is committed to expanding housing options for all our res more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 16 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Buffalo State celebrates expansion of ACE, SUNY's highly successful student retention and graduation support model * At a news conference held at Buffalo State University on October 15, educational leaders and participating students from four of Western New York's higher education institutions--Buffalo State University, SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Erie, and the University at Buffalo--highlighted the Advancing Success in Advancing Completion through Engag more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Building the future: UNM to break ground on state-of-the-art Humanities facility October 16, 2026 In the heart of the Albuquerque campus, The University of New Mexico will begin construction on the new Humanities & Social Sciences building on Thursday, Oct. 22, on the site of the previous Humanities facility. The estimated $130.5 million project is the culmination of academic, space, facility, and capital planning that began in 2020. An initia more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 17 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty in the News, Oct. 16 The career of Ken Shultz (psychology, emeritus) was highlighted; Jessica Luck (English) is scheduled to speak prior to a concert in Redlands; Stuart Sumida (biology) spoke out against an impending auction of a dinosaur fossil; and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) commented for an article about the jury selection of the man suspected of the 2022 Tops Friendly Market mass shooting in Buf more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 16 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Canisius Introduces New Major in Law, Policy and Philosophy * Buffalo, NY - Canisius University will offer a new bachelor's degree in Law, Policy and Philosophy beginning in fall 2027. The interdisciplinary major combines philosophy, political science and history to explore questions of rights, liberty, equality and the responsibilities of government. Students learn to weigh evidence, challenge assumptions and build reasoned arguments. Coursework also draws o more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 16 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Canisius PA Students Put Cura Personalis into Practice Through Community Service * For Canisius University physician assistant (PA) students, preparing to care for patients means learning to look beyond a diagnosis. During the university's annual Health Equity Week, students stepped into the Buffalo community to explore how access to food, safe housing, transportation and other essential resources affects a person's health. The student-led initiative feature more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrap up on Oct. 16, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in InfluenceWatch giv more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * Cardinal Antoine Kambanda Visits SUNY Poly During U.S. Higher Education Tour * SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) recently welcomed Cardinal Antoine Kambanda of Rwanda to campus as part of his visit to multiple colleges and universities across the United States to explore different approaches to higher education and learn more about opportunities for future collaboration. During his visit, Cardinal Kambanda met with SUNY more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release: * * * Carlyle to Acquire Approximately $7.7 Billion Personal Loan Portfolio from Truist Transaction reflects Carlyle's growing role as a capital partner to banks managing their balance sheets - NEW YORK, NY - October 16, 2026 - Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that its Global Credit platform has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an approximately $7.7 billion portfolio of unsecured personal loans from Truist. The portfolio consist more PR

LYONS, Nebraska, Oct. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Center for Rural Affairs releases policy brief on transmission permitting reform * Cora Hoffer, senior policy associate, 507.513.8545 or corah@cfra.org; and Rhea Landholm, media and marketing manager, 402.603.0074 or media@cfra.org LYONS, NEBRASKA--As electricity needs grow and energy sources diversify, the nation's aging transmission system is facing increased pressure. New research from the Center for Rural Affairs  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Blue New York committed to the Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Minnesota can too Written by Josiah Padley | October 15, 2026 In May, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her intent for the Empire State to opt into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) program, provided that there were no "poison pills" in the eventual rules. Those proposed r more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The Center for Employment Opportunities issued the following news release: [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] * * * CEO Launches 30th Anniversary Campaign, Celebrating 30 Years of Impact & 100K Justice-Impacted People Served * "Opportunity 2030" Strategic Blueprint Expands Reach by 25K People and Unlocks $175M in Year One New York, NY -October 15, 2026-Wednesday, the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) launched its 30th Anniversary Campaign, honoring the countless people that have driven CEO's mission forwa more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Maritime's Academic Excellence and Paths to Upward Mobility During a Visit to Campus October 16, 2026 SUNY Maritime is the Oldest State Maritime Academy in the Country - Bronx, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's Maritime education excellence during a visit to campus with members of the SUNY Board of Trustees. The campus is the oldest State Maritime Acade more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 15 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Chantal El Hayek Presents Lecture at the Society for American City and Regional Planning History Conference * School of Architecture faculty member Dr. Chantal El Hayek will present the lecture "The Political Economy of the Grid: New York's Commissioners' Plan of 1811" at the Society for American City and Regional Planning History Conference. The lecture explores  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * CHDCM Expands its Commitment to Spanish-Language Media * CHDCM Expands its Commitment to Spanish-Language Media During Hispanic Heritage Month Friday, October 16, 2026 In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Seton Hall University's College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) is highlighting its growing commitment to Spanish-language media through innovative programming, industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities d more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Children's Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Children's Defense Fund to Host 2026 American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University (Oct. 16, 2026) - This year's forum,"Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America's Children,"comes at a moment when harmful political decisions are undermining the growth and well-being of children and youth across the United States. WASHINGTON, D.C.--In November, the national youth advocacy organization Children's Defense Fund (CDF) will convene the Ameri more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Commission on Limits of Continental Shelf to Hold Sixty-Eighth Session at United Nations Headquarters, 19 October to 20 November * NEW YORK, 15 October (Office of Legal Affairs) -- The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf will hold its sixty-eighth session from 19 October to 20 November. There will be no plenary part during the session and its five weeks will be devoted to the scientific and technical examination of submissions at the geographic in more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news: * * * Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend New York - October 15, 2026 Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) declared a quarterly dividend of 88.75 cents a share on its common stock, payable December 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of November 18, 2026. * * * Consolidated Edison, Inc. is a holding company that provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through t more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Tech professor's startup receives $1.75 million to improve AI efficiency * Makora, a startup co-founded by Cornell Tech assistant professor Mohamed Abdelfattah, has received a $1.75 million award from the National Science Foundation-supported STRIDE Ventures AI Efficiency Challenge to help make artificial intelligence faster and less costly to run. The startup will use the funding to deploy its technology with data center providers, demonstrating how a more PR

ALFRED, New York, Oct. 16 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Culinary Arts to host Halloween Buffet * The Alfred State Culinary students will be serving a Spooktacular Halloween Buffet on Thursday, Oct. 29. The buffet will be served from 5 - 6:30 PM in the Wellsville Culinary Arts Building (2530 River Road) The buffet will include: * The Butcher's Harvest Pork Loin - carved apple and feta-stuffed pork loin served with a savory pan sauce * Bat Wings - a wickedly delicious Halloween favorite * The Witch's Midnigh more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2026 * The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from July 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline. Jeffrey M. Anderson Jeffrey M. Anderson, The Principle of Party Presentation, 70 B more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 IN THE STATES: Ahead of Election Day, Republicans are Desperately Abandoning Trump As Their Midterm Prospects Crumble As Donald Trump bounces across ruby-red areas in an attempt to boost support for failing candidates -- even asking voters to pretend he is on the ballot -- his own supporters are catching a serious case of buyer's remorse. On the campaign trail, Trump promised to lower costs, but all he's done is double down on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 16, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Prairie Problems, Paxton's Never-Ending Tour, This Could've Been a Debate, and Yes Woman Hinson TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 18 days until the midterms. PRAIRIE PROBLEMS: GOP Sen. Roger Marshall is closing out an abysmal week that put his corruption under the m more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partner Wendy M. Simkulak Named Best in State Leader for Pennsylvania at IFLR Americas Awards 2026 * PHILADELPHIA, October 16, 2026--Duane Morris partner Wendy M. Simkulak has been named the Best in State Leader - Pennsylvania winner at the IFLR Americas Awards 2026, presented by The Lawyer. The IFLR Americas Awards recognize legal innovation and excellence in cross-border dealmaking throughout the more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Earhart expedition update: Weather prevents shore work for third straight day; crew to extend trip * NIKUMARORO, Kiribati -- The Taraia Object expedition team remains in a holding pattern as severe weather prevented the team from conducting exploratory shore work for the third straight day in the search for what could be Amelia Earhart's missing Lockheed Electra 10-E. Identification of the Taraia Object will not be known until the expedition team more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 16 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Elaine Taylor (CC '83): A Heart for Children + A Broome Beginning = A Life of Learning & Leadership * Even as a little girl, Elaine Taylor (CC '83) felt called to lead a classroom. While she could easily envision herself teaching a room full of children to read and write, she never imagined that one day an entire elementary school would look to her for leadership. After educating hundreds of students across the Southern Tier, she apprehensively transi more PR

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 16 -- The Emily Carr University of Art and Design issued the following news: * * * Steven Shearer Awarded Audain Prize for Visual Arts October 14, 2026 The prestigious recognition is considered one of the highest arts honours in Canada. Celebrated artist and Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) alum Steven Shearer (BFA1992) is the recipient of the 2026 Audain Prize for the Visual Arts. For more than three decades, Steven's multidisciplinary practice has evolved around his obsessive engagement with more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * Switching to Electric Home Heating Could Add Thousands to Energy Bills October 15, 2026 ALBANY, N.Y. A new Empire Center estimate shows that heating an average home from October to March would cost approximately $790 with natural gas, compared with $1,100 with a heat pump and $3,300 with electric resistance heating. The estimates show that natural gas is significantly less expensive than electricity for residential heating. "Replac more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Excitement mounts as new telescope nears first light * As the first scientific results from the new Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST) draw nearer, enthusiasm among the scientists readying the telescope climbs ever higher. "FYST will become the most powerful telescope in its class, facilitating important science and enlightened student involvement for many years to come," donor and scientific adviser Fred Young '64, M.Eng. '66, said at a September event more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * F1's Rwanda Race Could Be Bad News for Rights * Formula One's decision this week to bring a Grand Prix to Rwanda in the early 2030s could be an important moment for Africa. The continent deserves more prominence on the global sporting calendar. But the 10-year agreement between Formula One and Rwanda also brings significant human rights risks. The Rwandan government's repression means journalists and others who challenge the government's rel more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Fall 2026: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Elects New Corporation Members * Woods Hole, Mass. - At Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's (WHOI) Fall Joint Meeting of the Board and Corporation, Institution leaders, elected seven new Corporation members. According to WHOI President and Director Peter de Menocal, "We are thrilled to welcome our new Corporation members. Their professional experience, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced (227g/8oz) Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: October 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 16, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Brand Name: more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Proposed Exemption From Certain Prohibited Transactions Involving GCI Communication Corporation (GCI or the Applicant) Located in Anchorage, Alaska This proposed exemption would permit the GCI 401(k) Plan's prior acquisition and holding of rights to purchase shares of GCI Liberty, Inc. Series C GCI Group Common Stock. Absent an exemption, these transactions would be prohibited by the more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Foley Hoag Shortlisted by the Financial Times for Innovative Lawyers North America Award * Foley Hoag has been shortlisted by The Financial Times as part of its 2026 Innovative Lawyers North America Awards, which recognize the innovative ways lawyers are delivering value to clients and addressing complex legal challenges. The firm has been recognized in the Innovative Lawyers in Disputes category for its work in the White Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Following Gillibrand Demands, Federal Government Releases Heat Assistance Funding To New York State * Today, following the federal government's release of funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) issued the following statement: "I am relieved that the federal government has released heating assistance funding, allowing New York State to make these funds available to help New  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * AI and Copyright: Who Owns AI-Generated Work? October 15, 2026 By Alex Williamson When users ask ChatGPT to write a short story, create a graphic, or compose a song, the LLM produces something that looks like an original work within seconds. But who owns the copyright to the work products AI models create? And what happens when the LLM uses someone else's intellectual property to produce it? As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly common tool, these questio more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * Children's Exposure to Domestic Violence: Social Work Professor Honored for Research October 15, 2026 By Chris Gosier A Fordham social work professor will receive a prestigious national award for her research illuminating how children are affected by violence between the adults raising them. Yafan Chen, PhD, will be presented with the Violence Against Women and Children Manuscript Award next week at a conference of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * October 16, 2026 Why Can Nothing Be Built in Britain? Mani Basharzad Creating more ways to say no leads to fewer ways to say yes. - A public company in the UK was building a high-speed railway when it suddenly faced a regulation that few could have predicted: a pound sterling100 million ($132 million) bat tunnel. The railway passed through Sheephouse Wood, an area inhabited by rare Bechstein's bats. To comply with environmental regu more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Founder And Former Ceo Of 777 Partners Pleads Guilty To $500 Million Fraud Scheme * Joshua Wander Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Securities Fraud in Connection With Scheme to Defraud 777 Partners' Lenders and Investors United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that JOSHUA WANDER, the founder and former CEO of 777 Partners, a Miami-based investment firm, pled more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Fried Frank Earns Top Rankings in Chambers UK 2027 October 16, 2026 Rankings Show Continued Excellence of UK Offerings - Fried Frank is proud to share that the firm and its lawyers have been recognized across 14 categories in the Chambers UK 2027 guide. The rankings include multiple Band 1 recognitions as well as several practices and lawyers, which were recognized for the first time this year, reflecting the continued more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Fried Frank Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of ACOG and 14 Other Medical Organizations October 14, 2026 On October 14, 2026, Fried Frank filed an amicus brief in the US District Court for the District of Columbia in Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. v. US Department of Health and Human Services et al. The brief - filed on behalf of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and 14 other national  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 16 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * From longtime fan to LoveShackFancy intern: Annie Alcorn's summer in New York * Annie Alcorn spent the summer as a beauty marketing intern at LoveShackFancy, the fashion and beauty brand she has followed since high school. Photo courtesy: Annie Alcorn By Riley Palshaw Walking down Fifth Avenue each morning to an office she had only imagined working in, senior Annie Alcorn spent the summer of 2026 as a beauty marketing in more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College posted the following news: * * * Fulbright Association Selects BMCC to Host 50th Anniversary Conference in New York City in 2027 * The Fulbright Association announced that it has selected Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) to host the 2027 Fulbright Association Annual Conference, October 22-24, 2027. The milestone gathering will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fulbright Association and bring together Fulbright alumni, educators, students, institutional partne more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer, Torres Urge Acceleration Of Federal Lithium-Ion Battery Regulation Amidst E-Bike Fatalities * Import of Faulty Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Micromobility Products Linked to Nationwide Deaths Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), called on Peter Feldman, Acting Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $76 Million Available for Third Round of County Infrastructure Grant Program * Applications Now Open for County-Led Infrastructure Projects that Encourage Housing Growth, Placemaking and Tourism Funding Limits Increased by $500,000 in Third Round Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a third round of the County Infrastructure Grant Program, with $76 million available to support small- and medium-size more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Nominations Open for New York State Craft Beverage Retailer Awards * Program To Recognize Businesses that Promote State's Craft Beverage Industry Nominations Accepted Through Friday, November 20 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of nominations for the New York State Craft Beverage Retailer Awards, designed to recognize merchants who help customers discover and enjoy craft beverages made in New York  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Real Estate Team with Tiana DeLeo Dunn in San Francisco, Shane Griffin in Denver * NEW YORK - Oct. 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its Real Estate Practice with the addition of attorneys Tiana DeLeo Dunn in San Francisco and Shane C. Griffin in Denver, further strengthening the firm's commercial real estate and digital infrastructure capabilities nationwid more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 16 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * How Canisius Prepared Alumna Aja Nixon '16 for What Came Next * When Aja Nixon '16 graduated from Canisius University in 2016 with a degree in criminal justice and a background in forensic psychology, she fully envisioned a future in those fields. Little did she know it would lead her to a career helping children. Today, Nixon lives in Georgia, where she balances life as a mother with a career as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her work focuses o more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * HRW Letter Ahead of Upcoming visit of Vietnamese President To Lam to Belgium * We are writing in advance of the official visit of To Lam, President of Vietnam and Communist Party General Secretary, to Belgium on October 21-24, 2026. We urge you to use this opportunity to raise grave concerns about the Vietnamese government's human rights record, both in your public statements and in private meetings with him. The Vietnamese government has sha more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * October 16, 2026 Jeremy Paner Discusses Potential Easing of Russian and Iranian 'Shadow Fleet' Sanctions with Financial Times U.S. considers measures that could allow sanctioned tankers to return to global trade. Highlights * The U.S. is considering measures to ease restrictions on sanctioned "shadow fleet" tankers linked to Russia and Iran. * The measures could include authorizing the sale of blacklisted vessels to legitimate operators and removin more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter College Historian Manu Bhagavan Receives Thought Leadership Award * A Hunter College historian has received an award for visionary public scholarship from an international human rights group. Professor Manu Bhagavan received the 2026 Citizens for Global Solutions Distinguished Visionary Award in recognition of his "exceptional thought leadership, scholarship, public service, and commitment to a more peacefu more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Opens Doors of Community Wellness Hub in Midtown * A Hunter College initiative aims to bring mental health support, community connection, student training, and public-impact research under one roof. The college's new Wellness Hub and Community Clubhouse, located at 142 W. 36th Street in Midtown Manhattan, welcomed students, faculty, nonprofit partners, and New Yorkers during an open house on October 6. The more PR

TROY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: * * * HVCC Celebrates President Michael S. Brophy's Inauguration at Foundation Gala, Raises More Than $175,000 October 16, 2026 The Hudson Valley Community College Foundation hosted its annual Gala on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Franklin Plaza ballroom in Troy, where it celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Michael S. Brophy as the college's eighth president. More than 250 attendees were present for this year's event, which was sponsored by numerous re more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Blue State Taxpayers Are Funding Red State Scholarships -- And Their Governors Don't Care Will Mitola | October 12, 2026 Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Club for Growth President David McIntosh published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner calling out Democratic governors who have refused to opt into President Trump's federal school freedom program. The program establishes a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit up to $ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Gillibrand Op-Ed In The Hill: The System Failed Jane Doe. Congress Can Fix It. * In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand published an opinion piece in The Hill demanding that Congress take action to support victims of sexual assault in the wake of allegations of a horrific gang rape at Cornell University. Senator Gillibrand argues that Congress--after spending two weeks debating regulations for college sports--must fin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * In Brief: UT-Led Fusion Research Team Wins Google.org AI Award October 16, 2026 A research team at The University of Texas at Austin has been selected as a recipient of the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science, and will receive funding and support from Google.org over three years to use artificial intelligence to accelerate fusion energy research. The team includes faculty from the College of Natural Sciences, The Department of Aerospace Engineering an more PR

JERUSALEM, Israel, Oct. 16 -- The government of Israel issued the following news release: * * * Joint statement by the Spokespersons of the Central Elections Committee for the 26th Knesset and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs From New Zealand to California: Israeli elections get underway around the world 15.10.2026 - On October 15, voting at Israeli diplomatic missions abroad began, continuing a longstanding tradition, 12 days ahead of Israel's general elections. Approximately 4,800 Israeli state representatives serving abroad and their el more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has declined to review a decision allowing GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc., Malta, New York, to add six dependent claims from a semiconductor patent to an ongoing investigation involving semiconductor devices and related products. The investigation, No. 337-TA-1500, began April 30, 2026, following allegations that imports and domestic sales of covered products infringe six U.S. patents. Eight respondents associated with Tower Semiconductor and Newport Fab LLC are named in the investig more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Oct. 16, 2026, in the foundation's China Brief: * * * Huawei Becomes Proxy for Public Criticism of Party-State Christopher Nye Executive Summary: * Beijing has made Huawei the standard-bearer of the high-tech sector in the People's Republic of China (PRC), and content that questions the company is routinely met with complaints and takedowns. Mocking Huawei has therefore become a proxy for public criticism of the Party-state. * A third-party test published o more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Joint Letter: Addressing Human Rights Absuses During Vietnam's To Lam's Visit * We are writing to urge you to raise grave concerns over the Vietnamese government's intensifying repression during the upcoming visit to Brussels of To Lam, Vietnam's President and Communist Party General Secretary. Specifically, we urge you to emphasize how ongoing human rights violations, including labor rights abuses, breach not only Vietnam's international obli more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Charges Involving 16 Aliens for Illegal Voting October 16, 2026 Today, the Justice Department announced charges involving 16 aliens in North Carolina, New York, and Idaho, including an illegal alien, in connection with illegal voting, false claims of U.S. citizenship, and related election crimes. The cases include voting by aliens in federal elections and false claims of U.S. citizenship to register to vote or to vote. more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lawdragon Recognizes 17 Bracewell Lawyers Among 2027 Leading Dealmakers in America October 16, 2026 Houston New York Washington, DC HOUSTON - Lawdragon recognized Bracewell LLP as a leading corporate and M&A firm in the United States, naming 17 of the firm's lawyers to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America guide. The recognition underscores Bracewell's market leadership in transactions across energy, finance, project development, securi more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * New York City Commission on Human Rights Adopts Final Rules Implementing Amendments to Fair Chance Act By Stephen A. Fuchs and Christine McDaniel Novak October 16, 2026 At a Glance * New York City's Commission on Human Rights adopted amended Fair Chance Act rules effective October 30, 2026. * Most changes conform the Fair Chance Act regulations to statutory amendments that took effect in 2021 and prior Commission guidance, while clarifying employ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Hold Bankers Who Financed Epstein Accountable * "Epstein Wall Street Records Act" would force federal financial regulators to release Epstein-related records, take action against culpable banks and executives. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), the original Senate sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), R more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 16 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) announces third quarter 2026 results * BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2026 -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T" or "the Company") reports quarterly net income of $775 million or $5.04 of diluted earnings per common share. (Dollars in millions, except per share data) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 Earnings Highlights Net interest income $ 1,793 $ 1,792 $ 1,761 Taxable-equivalent adjustme more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Majority of City Council Supports CURB Act to Rein in NYPD Strategic Response Group * NEW YORK CITY - Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union and advocates announced that the majority of New York City Council Members--26 in total--have cosponsored the Communities United to Reject Brutality (CURB) Act, legislation that would end the NYPD's Strategic Response Group's (SRG) abusive tactics and establish ongoing oversight over th more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * The Dangerous Consequences Of 'Concept Creep' In Dating By Christina Buttons Daily Wire October 15th, 2026 When "bad sex" becomes a crime. - The sexual-assault allegations against seven fraternity members at Cornell University have revived a decades-old debate about whether college campuses face a rape crisis. A former Cornell student, identified by the pseudonym Jane Doe, says the men sexually assaulted her during a night of heavy drinking more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * Idaho's Shrunken Rule Book Teaches the Nation a Lesson By Alex J. Adams Washington Post October 14th, 2026 Every now and then, government needs to clean out its regulatory closet. - What do women's kickboxing uniforms, a dress code for deputy state veterinarians and an unaired lottery game show have in common? Until a few years ago, all of them were still regulated by legally binding requirements in Idaho's state administrative code. These more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * In Michigan, Jewish Voters Are Reconsidering Their Allegiances By Jesse Arm Washington Post October 16th, 2026 Communal preservation must accompany universal concern. - Amid concerns over rising antisemitism on the left, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently told her fellow Jewish Democrats that they may have to "sacrifice the comfort, safety, security and even the very future of our own people in exchange for the opportunity to sa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi Supreme Court Rules for Michigan, Clears Way to Enforce Judgment Against Drop-Shipping LLC * LANSING -- Last week, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled in favor of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, affirming a lower court ruling to allow enforcement of a Michigan state court judgment against a Mississippi man, Benjamin Moody, of Columbus, MS, and his drop-shipping business AF LLC, operating as ACF Wholesale. Now, if M more PR

AKWESASNE, New York, Oct. 17 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: * * * Mohawk Tribe Names Tribal Courtroom After the Late PJ Herne October 16, 2026 AKWESASNE -- (Kentenha/October 16, 2026) The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe proudly announces the renaming of its Tribal Court in honor of the late Peter "PJ" Herne, a respected community advocate, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and former Chief Judge of the Tribal Court. PJ, whose dedicated service and leadership left a lasting impact on more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Receives $3.3 Million NIH Grant to Bring Chronic Disease Care to People's Doorsteps in Ghana * Trial will test a new community-based primary care model to increase access to hypertension care in West Africa Dr. David Heller of Mount Sinai's Arnhold Institute for Global Health and Dr. Raymond Aborigo of the Navrongo Health Research Centre will lead a trial to test a community-based primary care model for high blood pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Kelly, Schiff Slam Attorney General Blanche for Illegally Allowing Sale of Guns to Teenagers, Increasing Likelihood of School Shootings * WASHINGTON--U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Friday led in a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding answers on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to break with decades of precedent and unilaterally refuse to enforce a pr more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 17 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II October 16, 2026 Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, along with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, is leading a coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to congressional leadership this week urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news: * * * October 16, 2026 Albany, NY Ben Wever Farm of Essex County Selected for 2026 New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that Ben Wever Farm of Essex County has been selected for the 2026 New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award. Given in partnership with the Sand County Foundation, the award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in t more PR

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release: * * * City Kicks Off $10 Million Renovation for Queens County Farm Museum Project will restore barn, add ADA-accessible ramp, plus other upgrades to historic landmarked museum - (Queens, NY - October 15, 2026) NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Paul A. Ochoa and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura today announced the start of a $10 million upgrade and accessibility project for the  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Leads More Than 100 Elected Officials in Calling on Parking Garage Owners and Operators to Keep ICE Off Their Property October 16, 2026 What you should know * One week after ICE agents shot a father in Marble Hill while reportedly staging operations from a nearby private parking lot, Mayor and allied electeds urge garage and lot owners across the five boroughs to deny ICE access - NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani led more than 100  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 PSC Acts Against Fourteen Energy Companies for Failing to Abide by Rules Commission Staff Identifies Several Regulatory Violations by Energy Companies - ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today revoked the eligibility of API Energy, LLC to operate as an energy services company (ESCO) in New York State and Prime Time and PTM Marketing & Consulting to serve as energy brokers or  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 PSC Advances Two Utility Thermal Energy Network Pilot Projects National Fuel Gas Distribution (NFG), Orange & Rockland (O&R) Projects to Move Forward with Customer Enrollment and Construction Projects Will Help Meet Heating and Cooling Needs While Lowering Building Emissions and Creating Good-Paying Jobs - ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today authorized the advancement of more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 PSC Approves National Grid Modifications to Demand Response Programs Excelsior Power Program Phase 1 Implementation Plan Open for Public Comment - ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today authorized National Grid's petition to make changes to its demand response programs that reduce energy loads at peak times when natural gas is used. The approval reduces the amount of testing more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Utilities Prepared to Meet Consumer Demand for Electricity and Natural Gas During Winter PSC Will Closely Monitor Natural Gas Supply Throughout the Winter Heating Season Discounts for Income-Eligible Customers Available - ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it expects the state's utilities will have adequate supplies of natural gas and electricity on hand  more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Nick Fuentes-Zuluaga '19 and Daniel Vargas '15 Named to 'Latinos 40 Under 40' October 16, 2026 Written by: Nayib Moran NJIT alumni Nick Fuentes-Zuluaga '19 and Daniel Vargas '15 have been named to Negocios Now's NYC Tri-State Latinos 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, joining a group of emerging Latino leaders making an impact across the region. Both serve as co-chairs of NJIT's Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council (HLLC). The 2026 class inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * New Study: Families In New York Have Had To Spend $6,000+ More Under Trump * JEC Report: The Average Household In New York Has Had To Pay An Additional $6,000+ For Goods And Services Due To Rising Costs Under President Trump This week, a new Joint Economic Committee (JEC) - Minority report found that as of September 2026, the average household in New York has had to pay an additional $6,000+ for goods and services due to rising costs under  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * New York Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Main Street Candidates for Congress NFIB announces support for slate of New York candidates running for federal office - ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 16, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following candidates for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York:  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * New York Times Covers Berger Montague Antitrust Suit Alleging Expedia Inflated Hotel Prices * The New York Times featured today an antitrust class action brought by Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, alleging that Expedia Group, Inc. pushed millions of consumers to overpay for hotel stays by as much as 30 percent. The article, "Feel Like You're Overpaying for Hotels? Blame Expedia, a New Lawsuit  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * New York Times Editorial: "Six Black Lawmakers Warn Us What America Will Lose Without Their Voices" * The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. In 1965, there were six Black members of Congress. Today, there are more than 60. But that progress may soon be reversed because of extreme gerrymandering permitted by the more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 16 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University's Dr. Lori Quigley Receives National Lifetime Achievement Award in Native Education * Dr. Lori V. Quigley, professor and chair of Niagara University's doctoral program in leadership and policy, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the organization's 57th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Buffalo Convention Center. Two days later, on Saturday, Oct. 10 more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * No one better connects Boston to the world: Delta announces new route to Iceland * New nonstop service from Boston to Reykjavik joins Boston-Venice, Detroit-Athens and Austin-Paris as new additions to Delta's 2027 transatlantic season. Editor's note: This story, originally published on Sept. 25, 2026, has been edited to include information about Delta's new service from Boston to Reykjavik. Exploration awaits, and Delta is adding more ways  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Nobel Prize Awarded to Human Rights Champion With Deep Hunter College Ties * Leaders at Hunter College's Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute had reason to celebrate on October 9 when the Nobel Committee announced that human rights advocate and former U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay had been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Pillay, one of the world's most influential voices for human righ more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame's Early Learning Foundations Lab expands literacy work to Nebraska With new grant * The University of Notre Dame's Early Learning Foundations (ELF) Lab is partnering in work supported by a nearly $10 million federal grant to strengthen early reading skills in Nebraska. Through the project, the ELF Lab will help scale and evaluate two of its evidence-based shared book reading programs, which support preschool children and the adults who r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport will host in-person recruiting event on Nov. 7 * The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport recruiters and department leaders will be searching for new employees during an in-person recruiting event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held inside the gymnasium of Building 80, located at 80 Fleet Access Road, Newport, Rhode Island, outside of NUWC Division Newport's main gate. Candidates are so more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * NYC Public Defenders, Immigrant Rights Advocates Laud Court's Decision to Uphold City's Sanctuary Laws * By Granting City's Motion to Dismiss DOJ's Lawsuit, Court Protects Critical Protections for Immigrant New Yorkers (NEW YORK, NY) - The Legal Aid Society, The Bronx Defenders, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), UnLocal Inc., LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Immigrant Defense Project, New York County Defender Services, Brooklyn Defender Ser more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news: * * * October 16, 2026 Albany, NY NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Asks Residents on Long Island to Report Box Tree Moth Invasive Pest is Major Threat to Boxwood Plants, a Valuable Portion of the U.S. Nursery and Horticultural Industry Box Tree Moth, Previously Detected in Niagara County and Along Lake Ontario, Found in Nassau County As Part of Response, Department Will Continue to Survey for Box Tree Moth on Resident more PR

BURBANK, California, Oct. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * PETE DAVIDSON, HOWARD STERN, BILLY CRYSTAL, JOHN OLIVER, PAUL MCCARTNEY AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' OCT. 19-23 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band.  more PR

UTICA, New York, Oct. 16 -- Utica University posted the following news: * * * PioTalk opens conversation about sexual assault, violence, and building safer communities * Through education, awareness, and open dialogue, the hope is to continue building a safer and more supportive campus community. On October 8, Utica University hosted a PioTalk discussion titled "The Cornell Case and the National Conversation on Sexual Violence" at the Strebel Student Center. The discussion was facilitated by Kira Maddox, Director of the Office of Communit more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Plant science graduate student committed to improving food security * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- When Sarah Flanagan looks back on her college career in plant science and food security, she credits one organization as being the most influential. "I always credit the World Food Prize as my inspiration for where I am today," said Flanagan, a doctoral student in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. "I loved my undergraduate experien more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 16 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news: * * * Postcard from MassRobotics: Where Physical AI Meets Startup Speed * Inside MassRobotics, the energy felt equal parts robotics lab, startup accelerator and Boston innovation hub. Founders, engineers and developers gathered for Intel's Building Physical AI at the Edge workshop, bringing together people working across autonomous system more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Ranking Members Warren and Garcia Lead Bipartisan Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Hold Bankers Who Financed Epstein Accountable "Epstein Wall Street Records Act" would force federal financial regulators to release Epstein-related records, take action against culpable banks and executives. Warren also releases responses from major banks with unsa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: "Blakementum" Builds As TWO Race Raters Shift NY-21 in Gendebien's Direction Within 24 Hours * The nonpartisan Cook Political Report just shifted New York's 21st District in Blake Gendebien's direction to 'Lean R,' less than 24 hours after Inside Elections moved this seat to the left. Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball made the same call several weeks ago. All three race raters rapidly shifting NY-21 from 'Solid Republic more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * Raymond Hamlin '86 to be Keynote Speaker at 2027 ESU MLK Celebration Breakfast East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has selected Raymond Hamlin '86, a founding partner of the law firm of Hunt, Hamlin, and Ridley, to be the keynote speaker for the 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast. The 30th annual celebration honoring Dr. King is scheduled for Monday, January 18, 2027, at 8 a.m. in the ballroom of the Univ more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Registration now open for 27th annual Labor Arbitration Conference * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 16, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island Office of Strategic Initiatives in partnership with the National Academy of Arbitrators New England Region is excited to host its 27th annual Labor Arbitration Conference. It's set for October 26 at the Downtown Marriott in Providence, Rhode Island. Registration is open through October 25, with discounted ticket more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garbarino Introduces Legislation to Rename Medford Post Office in Honor of Decorated Vietnam War Veteran Gunnery Sergeant Ruben Santos * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) introduced legislation to designate the United States Postal Service facility in Medford, New York, in honor of Gunnery Sergeant Ruben Santos, a decorated United States Marine Corps veteran and longtime postal employee who dedicated his life to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen and House Minority Whip Clark Hold Fireside Chat on Impacts of Rising Healthcare Costs on Long Island * Watch the full conversation HERE. GARDEN CITY, NY -- Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) and Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) hosted a fireside chat with Nassau County residents and leaders at Harmony Health in Garden City to discuss how rising healthcare costs are affecting Long Island and the country. Both lawmakers discussed a  more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 17 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 RIT student creates club to connect students with growing geospatial field Destiny Patton wants to put Rochester Institute of Technology on the map. The fourth-year human-centered computing major and geographic information systems minor from Birmingham, Ala., launched Tigers of Geographic Information and Research (TIGIR) to connect students across disciplines with opportunities in the geospatial field. In Patton's se more PR

ROCKLAND, New York, Oct. 16 -- Rockland Community College posted the following news release: * * * Rockland Community College to Host Fall Open House on November 5 * Suffern, NY - Rockland Community College (RCC) will host its Fall Open House on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium on the first floor of the Cultural Arts Center at 145 College Road in Suffern. Prospective students and their families are invited to learn about RCC's academic programs, meet faculty and staff, and explore the resources available to  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Sadia Cheema Examines Student Water Preferences * Sadia Cheema Examines Student Water Preferences and Sustainability Friday, October 16, 2026 Sadia Cheema, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts at Seton Hall University, recently co-authored a study examining college students' preferences for bottled, tap and filtered water, offering new insights into how universities can encourage more sustainable drinkin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Salinas, Wyden Lead 51 Lawmakers in Demanding Trump Administration Stop Fast-Tracking Deportations of Unaccompanied Children * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) led 51 Members of Congress in a bicameral letter against the Trump Administration's efforts to accelerate the removal of unaccompanied children while dismantling their due process protections. The letter -- addressed to the U.S. D more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 16 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Sarah Lynch '24 Discovered Her Career Path at Canisius University * On any given day, Sarah Lynch '24 might be writing internal communications, managing social media or analyzing data in her role as an assistant vice president and communications specialist at M&T Bank. She also might find herself filming a surprise visit from Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins or organizing volunteer guest readers in grade school classrooms. While each day may be d more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Three Entries on Its Sanctions List * On 15 October 2026, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and underline in the entries below on its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of indi more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Names John Mack as 2026 George R. Lippert Memorial Award Honoree * John E. Mack III--managing director and co-head of security and safety investment banking at Raymond James--will be recognized for his dedicated security industry service and leadership at the 2026 Securing New Ground conference. SILVER SPRING, Md.--The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John E. M more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska celebrates grand opening of UTSA Basketball & Volleyball Training Center 10/17/2026 Skanska has completed a new $35 million Basketball & Volleyball Training Center designed to elevate the student-athlete experience at UTSA. - SAN ANTONIO, TX-- Skanska, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, joined The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in celebrating the completion of the new Basketball & Vo more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * State of the University: 'The challenges that we must rise to meet' * Below is the full text of President Michael I. Kotlikoff's 2026 State of the University address, delivered Oct. 15 in Meinig Fieldhouse: Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to this year's Joint Annual Meeting, held for the first time in this beautiful new Meinig Fieldhouse, named for our beloved Board Chair Emeritus Pete Meinig '61. And I want to thank all of the alumni and friends who came more PR

POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 16 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam to Celebrate Ongoing Success of Nation-Leading ACE Program * SUNY Potsdam Helps Students Gain and Maintain Academic Momentum so They Can Graduate on Time SUNY Potsdam will host a special event on Monday, Oct. 19, to celebrate the ongoing success of Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE), a transformative program that helps students gain and maintain academic momentum so they can graduate on time. The event wil more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 17 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * October 16, 2026 Upstate opens Center for Women's Mental Health Upstate Medical University will officially open its Center for Women's Mental Health at noon Friday, Oct. 16, marking the expansion of a program that has grown from a one-psychiatrist reproductive psychiatry practice into a multidisciplinary center providing specialized mental health care, education and research for women across the life cycle. Th more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 17 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Written by Kayla Richmond October 16, 2026 Upstate researcher receives $2.3 million grant to study causes of blindness William Spencer, PhD, of Upstate Medical University has received a five-year, $2.3 million R01 grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to investigate how the retina's light-sensing structures are built and maintained. Better understanding this pr more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, posted the following news release: * * * Switch to Verizon and get the new iPhone Duo now. No trade-in needed. * * Get iPhone Duo now and choose Apple Watch Series 12 or iPad on us when you switch to Verizon, plus get three months of Apple One on us. * No activation or upgrade fees when you enroll in Verizon Loyalty. * Cash back in Verizon Dollars just for being a customer, plus exclusive daily drops and epic experiences with more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Syria: Women Barred from Defense, Security Colleges * (Beirut, October 16, 2026) - Syrian authorities have imposed admissions rules that bar women from most programs at two new state universities focused on defense and security, with applications closing on October 19, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. The discriminatory rules clearly violate Syria's international legal obligations and are part of a concerning pattern of actions by the tran more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Taft Welcomes Breig to the Firm's Cleveland Office * Taft, one of the fastest-growing law firms in the nation, welcomes John W. Breig, Jr. to the firm's Cleveland and New York offices. The additions reflect Taft's continued investment in its litigation practice and commitment to growth in the Cleveland and New York markets. Breig is an experienced litigator representing businesses, sports organizations, and individuals in high-st more PR

BAYSIDE, New York, Oct. 16 -- Queensborough Community College posted the following news release: * * * Take It from Us! Voting is Fundamental * Hey Tigers, Election Day is November 3 -- just two weeks away! Here's what some of your peers have to say about voting for the future you want: Mahnaaz Wahidi, Computer Information Systems, President, Student Government Association (SGA) "Being a student also means being part of a community. As students, we should remember that we are also voters, and our choices can help shape the communities we  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * The Woman Who Changed New York's Streets Comes to Hunter College * She closed Broadway to cars through Times Square. She oversaw the construction of almost 400 miles of bike lanes. She helped launch Citi Bike, brought rapid bus service to New York streets, and turned stretches of roadway into more than 60 public plazas. Now Janette Sadik-Khan, the former New York City transportation commissioner whose once-controv more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 16, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, communities across the country are raising the alarm about data centers. The Trump administration is continuing its attacks on offshore wind, and we're looking out for who's putting people over polluters in the upcoming ele more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * Three Music Alumni--An Update * Scarlett Freeman, a 2026 Commercial Music alumna, has been invited to the College of Music Society's 2027 International Conference in Reykjavik, Iceland. There she will present her paper titled: The Indigo Project: A Testament to the Healing and Community Found in Music, which tells the story of six domestic violence and relationship abuse victims. Freeman organized a benefit concert in the spring of last year wh more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Two New York Men Indicted For Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy That Involved The On-Campus Rape And Death Of One College Student And Near-Death Of Another * Press Release United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Task Force Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), Christopher Roberts, and Commissioner of the New York Ci more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * UMC New Orleans nurses to hold press conference on LCMC short-changing patients and nurses * LCMC claims to honor the "Spirit of Charity" while giving CEO nearly $1.5M raise and refusing to improve pay for nurses at the bargaining table In the wake of LCMC's "Spirit of Charity Gala" last week, Registered Nurses from University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans, La., will hold a press conference on Friday, Oct. 16, to high more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * Union election at MedStar Franklin Square too close to call and marred by MedStar Health union busting * Union contends illegal behavior by hospital and intend to file objections with NLRB Registered nurses at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Md. voted on whether to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), the country's largest nurses union, in an election held on Oct. more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Scholar-musician wins two prestigious University Blues Awards 14 October 2026 Waikato artist, auteur and scholar-artivist Em-Haley Kukutai takes out two categories at the University's Blues Awards, championing Maori knowledge and Indigenous voices. Ngaati Tiipaa and Ngaati Kaiaua scholar-artivist and auteur Em-Haley Kukutai Walker, also known as Theia, is merging bilingual protest music, Indigenous scholarship and Maori advocacy to challenge colon more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNO Supper Club Brings UNCG Students Together * What happens when you combine a thoughtfully curated dinner, colorful courses inspired by UNO, and a little friendly competition? The result was an evening filled with laughter, new connections, and a reminder that some of the best college memories begin around the dinner table at UNC Greensboro. On Sept. 29, Spartan Dining partnered with the UNCG UNO Club to host the "UN more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Victory for ExxonMobil recognized in AmLaw "Litigator of the Week" column * Davis Polk partner and Supreme Court & Appellate practice head Kannon Shanmugam received a shoutout in AmLaw Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" column for securing an appellate ruling affirming the dismissal of climate change-related claims brought by the City of New York under the Consumer Protection Law (CPL). The column noted how New York's more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces 1.5 Million New Yorkers Can Receive Hundreds of Dollars to Help Cover Home Heating Costs * Governor Hochul: "When the President and his enablers say, 'Don't worry about affordability, that extra $250 a month is illusory, it's not real,' we here in New York say: 'Your family is my fight.' And that means stepping up to deliver real relief this winter. Our Home Energy Assistance  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Gale and Ira Drukier Prize in Children's Health Research Awarded to Harvard Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist October 15, 2026 Dr. Robbie Majzner, an esteemed physician-scientist whose research focuses on children with intractable cancers, has been awarded the 11th annual Gale and Ira Drukier Prize in Children's Health Research by Weill Cornell Medicine. The Drukier Prize recognizes an early-career pediatrician whose more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Light-Activated Opioid Painkiller May Work Without Dangerous Side Effects October 15, 2026 Opioid painkillers are some of the strongest analgesic medicines, but they are also the riskiest owing to a range of side effects, including addiction. An experimental opioid painkiller designed to be reversibly switched on and off with different light frequencies, keeping its action local and out of the brain, may elim more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * What can help you shine in residency as an IMG? * Many resident physicians who are international medical school graduates (IMGs)--have already climbed bureaucratic mountains and tackled paperwork from the frustrating to the mundane. That is especially true for those who aren't U.S. citizens. Those feeling overwhelmed in residency training can take heart in the knowledge that IMG physicians who were there before you say more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * What Election Polls Can and Can't Tell Us * As the midterm elections approach, Professor David R. Jones explains why polls are better at measuring public opinion on issues than predicting winners, and how to tell which ones to trust. With the November 3 elections approaching, voters looking to polls to predict the winners may be asking them to do the one thing they do worst. Professor David R. Jones (Graduate Center/Baruch College, Politi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises A.P. Moller Capital on acquisition of Portek International * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised A.P. Moller Capital on its acquisition of Portek International (Portek) from Mitsui & Co. White & Case partner Ken Barry, who co-led the Firm's deal team, said: "This is the latest in a series of mandates on which White & Case has advised longstanding client A.P. Moller Capital, and demonstrates the Fi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises banks on PureGym's PS1.6 billion financing transactions including senior secured notes offerings and RCF upsize * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the initial purchasers and lenders on PureGym's offering of PS1.4 billion-equivalent dual-tranche senior secured notes due 2032 and PS216 million revolving credit facility. The proceeds of the notes and credit facilities are to be used, among others, more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Eugene Mayne and Diamond Holdings on sale of majority stake in Tristar to Aegis Logistics * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Eugene Mayne, Founder and CEO of Tristar Group, and his holding company Diamond Holdings, a minority shareholder of Tristar Group, on Aegis Logistics' agreement to acquire an 89.8 percent stake in Tristar, a UAE-headquartered energy logistics business, in a transaction tha more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * With a flick of a switch: Reducing addiction risk from opioid painkillers * Last year, more than 40,000 Americans died from overdoses involving opioids, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Opioid compounds, including morphine, codeine, and fentanyl, exert most of their effects by activating mu-opioid receptors, which are found throughout the brain and in the spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and gut. These compounds more PR