WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The American Bus Association issued the following news: * * * ABA Urges Immediate Industry Action on Proposed New York City Idling Enforcement Changes Oct, 12 2026 Proposed legislation could increase maximum idling penalties for private motorcoaches by 275%. ABA is calling on operators and industry partners nationwide to speak out before the New York City Council's October 20 hearing. - The American Bus Association is urging motorcoach operators, tour companies, and industry partners nationwide to act now as the New more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, issued the following news release: * * * ACM and IEEE CS Honor Daniel Reed with 2026 Ken Kennedy Award University Of Utah Presidential Professor Recognized for Pioneering Contributions to High-Performance Computing and for Sustained Leadership and Service to the Computing Community - New York, NY, October 15, 2026 - The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE Computer Society (CS) today named Daniel Reed as recipient of the 2026 Ken Kennedy Award. Reed, Presi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * 2026 Grand Honors Honorees Announced October 16, 2026 Albany Law School will honor five accomplished alumni at the 2026 Grand Honors Awards on, Friday, November 20, 2026. The ceremony, presented by the National Alumni Association, will celebrate the honorees as well as all alumni who support the law school through mentoring, advising, moot court judging, interviewing, philanthropy, and many other forms of service. Breakfast and the ceremony will begin promptl more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news: * * * Pioneers in Life-Saving Cancer Research and Treatment to be Honored with 2026 Albany Prize October 16, 2026 The 2026 Albany Prize will be presented to two medical research leaders whose groundbreaking work led to development of new cancer treatments that have extended and improved the lives of millions of cancer patients around the world, including life-saving treatments for leukemia, breast, lung, kidney, colon, and other cancers. Celebrating 25 years thi more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 14 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news: * * * The Asia Foundation Announces 2026 Class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding SAN FRANCISCO, October 14, 2026--The Asia Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding. The three fellows are emerging peacebuilding leaders from Indonesia, Pakistan, and the Philippines. The fellowship recognizes early- and mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership in peacebuilding and the potential to m more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release: * * * Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk During and After Surgery, but Fewer Blood Clots * SAN DIEGO -- As marijuana use becomes more common and legal in most U.S. states, patients who use cannabis may face a significantly higher risk of heart attack around the time of surgery, while also showing an unexpected lower risk of dangerous blood clots in the veins, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Announcing the 2027 Alumni Award Winners Columbia Journalism School honors four alumni for their outstanding contributions to journalism. October 16, 2026 This year, we are proud to recognize the following members of the CJS community as Alumni Award Winners. Read on to learn more about this year's awardees. Richard L. Berke '81, Co-Founder and Executive Editor, STAT Shaheen Pasha '00, Associate Teaching Professor of Journalism, Penn St more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Leading Open Source & Visual Investigations Journalist Haley Willis Joins Li Center As Associate Director Willis will help students build skills in open source reporting and visual investigations. October 16, 2026 Haley Willis, a premiere investigative journalist who masters combining digital and open source methods with traditional reporting to cover the human cost of conflict, political unrest, and state violence, has joined Columbia Jour more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news: * * * Con Edison to Report 3rd Quarter 2026 Earnings on November 5 New York - October 14, 2026 Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE:ED) plans to report its 3rd Quarter 2026 earnings on November 5, 2026 after the market closes. * * * Consolidated Edison, Inc. is a holding company that provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through the following subsidiaries: Consolidated Ed more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 18 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Experts to Explore True Crime, Storytelling and Justice at Ole Miss * 'Justice Narrative' roundtable examines how crime and court cases are researched, reported and understood OXFORD, Miss. - North Mississippi armchair detectives can learn from leading experts in true crime, investigative journalism and the law on Thursday (Oct. 22) at the University of Mississippi during "The Justice Narrative" roundtable discussion. The moderated conversation  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump Exempting Russia From New Sanctions * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence committees issued the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order exempting Russia from a new sanctions measure that Congress with bipartisan majorities passed last month: "Instead of offering economic relief from the high prices he has inflicted on th more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Establish Little Yemen as a Cultural District * Governor Hochul Secures Victory for Long-Term Effort to Recognize Little Yemen in The Bronx Legislation A7033D/S6487C Designates Little Yemen as a Cultural District Photos of Governor's Announcement Available Here Governor Hochul signed legislation allowing Little Yemen to be designated a cultural district. The Governor made the announcement while joined  more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 18 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Funding Helps Faculty Build Research Partnerships October 16, 2026 Hofstra's new faculty funding initiative is helping researchers build partnerships and lay the groundwork for larger grants. Turning a promising research idea into a project capable of attracting national funding takes time and resources. Hofstra University is investing nearly $180,000 in research and creative scholarship through a new faculty funding initiative that could lead to l more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Indonesian Author Faces Blasphemy Probe for Short Stories * Indonesian police in September began investigating Feby Indirani, the author of the short story collection Memburu Muhammad (Hunting for Muhammad), for alleged blasphemy after an Islamist group allegedly intervened with the organizers of a literary festival at which Indirani was to appear. Bogor Literary Week organized an event featuring Indirani that was scheduled for September 20 b more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 18 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University Announces the A. M. Hynes Performing Arts Center Generous support from James P. Hynes '69, '01H and Anne Marie Hynes will transform the Sommer Center into a vibrant new home for the arts in Bronxville October 16, 2026 BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Iona University is pleased to announce plans for the A. M. Hynes Performing Arts Center, transforming the Sommer Center on its Bronxville campus into an enhanced home for music, dance and other forms of art more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release: * * * Ketamine During or After C-sections May Ease Early Postpartum Depression Symptoms, New Study Suggests * SAN DIEGO -- Ketamine, a medication used in operating rooms for anesthesia and pain control, may offer another benefit for some new mothers: easing early symptoms of postpartum depression after cesarean delivery (C-section), according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) 2026 annual meeting. A new meta-an more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Levin: The open records stonewalling is working * As a student journalist, I get exhausted managing my courseload, a newspaper and the records custodians determined to deny us This column was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners Student Press Law Center and Flytedesk, with secondary support from the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * My DCMA: Taylor Peterkin, lead QAS * My DCMA showcases the Defense Contract Management Agency's experienced and dedicated workforce and highlights what being part of the national defense team means to them. Today, Taylor Peterkin shares his story. My name is Taylor Peterkin, and this is "My DCMA." I am a lead quality assurance specialist at DCMA Northeast, which is a part of the Geographic & Systems Support Command. I am based in Buffalo, New Yor more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 Albany ORES Denies Permit for Shepherd's Run Solar Project Decision Supported by Evidence-Based Record Created by the ORES Process - ALBANY - The New York State Department of Public Service today announced that the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) has denied the application of Hecate Energy Columbia County 1, LLC for a permit to construct and operate Shepherd's Run Solar  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * CA Fish and Game Commission Votes to Protect Sensitive Coastline Areas The Mishopshno & Point Sal State Marine Conservation Areas petitions receive final approval October 15, 2026 SACRAMENTO - The California Fish and Game Commission today voted to approve the Mishopshno and Point Sal State Marine Conservation Areas off the Santa Barbara County coast. These new marine protected areas (MPAs), essentially underwater parks, are the first to b more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * New York Public Library and the Random House Publishing Group Announce Author Leila Philip as the Inaugural Kate Medina Fellow for Literary Narrative Nonfiction October 14, 2026--The New York Public Library and the Random House Publishing Group today announced award-winning author Leila Philip as the inaugural Kate Medina Fellow for Literary Narrative Nonfiction. The Kate Medina Fellowship supports writers whose projects engage with the world-class coll more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 18 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * NU Bookworms' first Fall Book Fair raises more than $800 for student trip to BookCon * A Niagara University student organization raised more than $800 at its first Fall Book Fair, held Oct. 7 in the lower level of the Gallagher Center. Hosted by NU Bookworms, the fair brought together local bookstores and small businesses for an afternoon celebrating books, creativity, and community. Inspired by the school book fairs many attendees remember from childho more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following news release: * * * Presidents' Alliance Files Amicus Brief to Defend Maryland Dream Act The brief highlights the consequences of restricting in-state tuition access for Dreamers, colleges, and Maryland's economy. October 15, 2026 Washington, D.C. - The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in support of Maryland's Dream Act and relate more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 18 October 2026 Jakarta, Indonesia Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia Readouts - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia. The Secretary-General and the President discussed the reform of the multilateral system and progress in achieving the 2030 Agenda. The Secretary-General thanked Indone more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 13 -- Space Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Space Foundation Names Michelle Olson as Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- October 13, 2026 -- Space Foundation has named Michelle Olson as Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing. Olson brings more than 35 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications and integrated marketing, most recently as Partner more PR

STANFORD, California, Oct. 18 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * October 16, 2026 Identifying With Versus Being Attached to a Place Elder, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Hans Lueders. "Place attachments: Theory and measurement for political science." Political Behavior (2025): 1-27. View publication (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11109-025-10076-w) - Introduction and Contribution One cannot today talk about important political phenomena such as democratic backsliding. more PR

ONEONTA, New York, Oct. 16 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Oneonta Plants 1,300 Trees During Grow, Thrive, Live Day * Story by Jessica Reynold Photos by John Bugyi, Katherine Makrin and Kelbin Cruz-Quast SUNY Oneonta students and employees rolled up their sleeves and planted 1,300 trees on the university's North Campus on Thursday, Oct. 15, helping lay the groundwork for a greener future during the semester's second Grow, Thrive, Live (GTL) Day. The morning of service marked the lau more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * 'CUSE50 Honoree Matt Tarullo '04 Lifts Up Student Entrepreneurs The former football standout and two-time 'CUSE50 honoree will share lessons on business and giving back during this year's Student Summit and Alumni Entrepreneur Awards Nov. 12. John Boccacino Oct. 16, 2026 As a four-year member of the offensive line for the Syracuse University football team, Matt Tarullo '04 prided himself on being a team player, someone who would do the little things every more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Alumna Charlotte Lillie Balogh Writes Her Way in the Entertainment Industry The Newhouse graduate brings competitive rowing to life in her new young adult novel and has a TV pilot in development. Jay Cox Oct. 16, 2026 In the world of Charlotte Lillie Balogh '17, rowing and storytelling have long played prominent roles. This fall, those two influential forces came together for Balogh with the publication of "Capsized," (Delacorte Press), a young adult myst more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Women in Sports Club Announces Historic Partnership The University's Women in Sports Club is making history as the first on-campus student group partnered with Women Leaders in Sports. Oct. 16, 2026 Syracuse University's Women in Sports Club (WISC) is making history through a new partnership with Women Leaders in Sports. As the organization's first on-campus student group, WISC will expand opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals,  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 17 October 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Statements - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Poverty is an affront to human dignity and a denial of human rights. It closes off opportunities and leaves people more exposed when crisis strikes. This year's theme, "Safe Homes for All", shines a light on how poverty increases the risk of housing insecurity, while unaffordable rents, insecure ten more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 16 October 2026 Yerevan, Armenia Secretary-General's remarks to the Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity at COP 17 [as delivered] Statements - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Excellencies, dear friends, I thank the Government of Armenia for hosting this vital summit, and for sharing with us the wonders of the Caucasus. This landscape, and everything in it, is a reminder of why we are here. The food we eat, the water we drink, the very air we breathe -- all  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 16 October 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's video message on World Food Day Statements - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Food is a basic human right. Yet around 645 million people faced hunger last year. And nearly 2.7 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet. Overlapping shocks and crises are adding to these pressures. Disrupting production and supply chains. Driving up the cost of food and fertilizer. And putting nutritious diets further o more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan October 16, 2026 Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform New York, New York Thank you, Madam President. And thank you, Under Secretary-General DiCarlo, for your informative briefing. Colleagues, every day that this conflict persists is unacceptable. Civilians are being killed across Sudan--not only by the lethal weapons and mercenaries that continue flowing more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Childhood defined by struggle for survival in the Gaza Strip This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Global Deputy Spokesperson, Ricardo Pires, to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva - GENEVA, 16 October 2026 - "In the last two weeks in Gaza, despite an agreed ceasefire, five boys and two girls have been reported killed and at least 33 children seri more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 16 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Unlocking yield potential: From field topography to fertility * With hundreds of thousands of acres of corn in New York, it's crucial to support farmers' efforts to optimize crop production. Yield varies in crop fields for many reasons, including soil fertility and topography. In a recent study, Cornell CALS' Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) researchers sought to discover the leading drivers of yield variabil more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: * * * USCCB Appoints Charles Camosy to Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Oct 16, 2026 Charles Camosy, associate professor of moral theology at The Catholic University of America, has been appointed to a new artificial intelligence (AI) task force created by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The USCCB announced the roster for its newly-established task force on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Camosy is one of three lay members of the 11-me more PR