Tipoffs on New England
A Mount Sinai-Led Study Shows Early Success of a Novel Drug in Treating a Rare and Chronic Blood Cancer
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 (TNSres) -- Mount Sinai Hospital issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024:
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Results of 16-Center REVIVE trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine
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A novel treatment for polycythemia vera, a potentially fatal blood cancer, demonstrated the ability to control overproduction of red blood cells, the hallmark of this malignancy and many of its debilitating symptoms in a multi-center clinical trial led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sina
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Acting Mass. U.S. Attorney: Associate of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty to Home Invasion Robbery
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024:
A member of the violent Boston gang Cameron Street pleaded guilty today to committing an armed home invasion robbery with fellow gang members.
Brendon Amado, 27, of Randolph, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to interfere with commerce by threats or violence. U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young scheduled sentencing for May 29, 2024.
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Associate Of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
An associate of the violent Boston gang Cameron Street has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in federal court in Boston.
Michael Lopes, a/k/a "Meech," 35, of Pawtucket, R.I., pleaded guilty to a one-count Superseding Information charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, cocaine base an
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Brooklyn Man Convicted For Role In Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Over 50 Kilograms Of Cocaine
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
A Brooklyn man has been convicted by a federal jury in Boston for his role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) in which he transported more than 50 kilograms of cocaine from New York to Boston.
Dinelson Hernandez-Rodriguez, a/k/a "Gordo," 30, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. U.S
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BSEE Leaders Tour Control and Coordination Centers for Nation's First Two Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Projects in Federal Waters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement issued the following news release:
As part of the Bureau's role in overseeing the growing U.S. offshore wind industry, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Kevin Sligh traveled to New England on Wednesday for a tour of the nation's first offshore control and marine coordination centers. The centers will support Vineyard Wind 1 and South Fork Wind, the nation's fi
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Burlington Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 60 Months
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
BURLINGTON, Vt. - The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Terrence Anderson, 56, of Burlington, Vermont was sentenced today to a 5-year term of imprisonment, following his guilty plea to possessing with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl. Chief United States District Judge Geoffrey
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California Man Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Prison on Drug Trafficking Charges
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
RICHLAND, Wash. - Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Ruben Galvan-Trujillo, was sentenced on February 7, 2024, after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. United States Distr
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Holyoke Man Who Possessed Fentanyl-Laced Heroin, Cocaine and Firearm Sentenced To 10 Years in Prison
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
A Holyoke man has been sentenced in federal court in Springfield in connection with drug and firearm offenses.
Jonathan Mercedes, 31, was sentenced on Feb. 5, 2024 by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to 10 years in prison and four years of supervised release. In July 2023, Mercedes pleaded guilty to one count of possession wit
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Indictment Charges Hartford Man on Supervised Release with Firearm and Drug Offenses
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
HARTFORD, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, and Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody have announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging STANDFORD SMITH, also k
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Maine Gov. Mills Announces Sears Island as Preferred Site for Port to Support Floating Offshore Wind
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024:
Governor Janet Mills today announced that the State of Maine has selected a section of state-owned Sears Island that is reserved for port development as its preferred site for a port facility to support the floating offshore wind industry.
The selection of the site follows an extensive public stakeholder process led by the Maine Department of Transportation and Maine Port Authorit
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Mass. Gov. Healey: Vineyard Wind, America's First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm, Delivers Full Power From 5 Turbines to the New England Grid
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 23 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024:
The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that Massachusetts' first offshore wind project, Vineyard Wind 1, delivered power for the project's first phase to the New England electric grid. The Vineyard Wind 1 project is the first large-scale offshore wind farm in the nation to begin initial operations. It now has five turbines of the 62 planned operating at full capa
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Member Of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty To Racketeering Involving Attempted Murder
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
A Boston-area man has pleaded guilty to his role in Cameron Street, a violent Boston gang.
Daronde Bethea, a/k/a "Freeze," 32, of Boston and Brockton, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, more commonly known as RICO conspiracy; conspiracy to interfere with commerce by force or violence; and being a
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Natick Man Found Guilty Of Possession With Intent To Distribute Fentanyl
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
A Natick man has been convicted following a six-day jury trial in connection with fentanyl trafficking. During a search of the defendant's apartment, the body of a missing 24-year-old woman who had died of a drug overdose was discovered.
Rafael Ashworth, 29, was convicted of one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more
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New England Journal of Medicine Issues Research Articles in Feb. 22, 2024 Edition
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Feb. 23 -- The New England Journal of Medicine, a peer-reviewed medical journal from the Massachusetts Medical Society that says it delivers research and interactive clinical content to physicians, educators and the global medical community, published research articles on the following topics in its Feb. 22, 2024 edition (Vol. 390, No. 8):
Perspective:
* Direct-to-Consumer Platforms for New Antiobesity Medications - Concerns and Potential Opportunities
* Childhood Obe
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NH Delegation Welcomes Over $55 Million for NH Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Today, the New Hampshire delegation welcomed over $55.7 millionfrom the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for New Hampshire drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from bipartisan infrastructure law which the delegation fought for and supported. This investment will support essential water i
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NOAA: Passive Acoustic Monitoring Reveals More About Sperm Whales Off Southeast New England
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Northeast Fisheries Science Center issued the following feature story:
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Study listened for sperm whales in an offshore wind energy development area.
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A new peer-reviewed study suggests that sperm whales are using inshore shallow waters off southern New England near a U.S. offshore wind energy area as seasonal habitat. Scientists from NOAA Fisheries and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography publi
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NRC Issues Event Notification for Trinity Health of New England Medical Group - GHC Nuclear Laboratory, Hartford, Conn.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56965) involving Trinity Health of New England Medical Group - GHC Nuclear Laboratory, Hartford, Connecticut:
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Rep Org: Trinity Health of New England Medical Group - GHC Nuclear Laboratory
Licensee: Trinity Health of New England Medical Group - GHC Nuclear
Region: 1
City: Hartford
State: CT
License #: 06-30812-01
Agreement: N
NRC Notified By: Dr. Gladys Kagaoan
HQ OPS Officer: Nat
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Philadelphia Woman Sentenced For Conspiring To Distribute 11 Kilos Of Narcotics
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
A Philadelphia woman has been sentenced to eight days in prison for conspiring to distribute kilos of fentanyl and heroin. The government recommended a sentence of 37 months in prison.
Elba Pena, 34, was sentenced on Feb. 1, 2024 by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to time served (eight days) and three years of supervised relea
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Research Study on Novel Rehab Program for Heart Failure Patients, Led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Expands to Advocate Health Site in Chicago
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest School of Medicine issued the following news release:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the academic core of Advocate Health, is expanding another research study to Advocate Christ Medical Center, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, just outside Chicago.
The study, which is testing a novel rehabilitation program designed for older patients hospitalized with acute heart failure, is funded by a five-year, $30 million grant, awarded to Wa
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Two New York Residents Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking Offense
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
MILFORD, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, today announced that WINIFER ACOSTA JIMINEZ, 29, and OVIDALIS JIMINEZ PUJOLS, 38, both of New York, have been charged by indictment with a fentanyl
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UMF Spotlights Portsmouth Poet Laureate, Diannely Antiqua, as Next Visiting Writer, March 7
FARMINGTON, Maine, Feb. 23 -- The University of Maine Farmington campus issued the following news:
The University of Maine at Farmington's celebrated Visiting Writers Series is excited to present current poet laureate of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Diannely Antigua, as the popular program's fourth reader of the 2023/24 season.
Antigua will read from her work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2024, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center. The reading is free and open to the public and will
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Wyatt Detention Center Detainee Sentenced for Arranging Deliveries of Synthetic Cannabinoid to the Facility
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A Connecticut man detained at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility while awaiting sentencing on a criminal matter prosecuted in the District of Connecticut has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Providence to two years of incarceration for arranging to have papers soaked with a synthetic cannabinoid shipped to the d
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