State Tipoffs Involving New York
Attorney General James Takes Action to Support Consumers Harmed by Live Nation and Ticketmaster
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2024:
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AG James, US DOJ, and Bipartisan Coalition of 40 Attorneys General Amend Complaint against Live Nation and Ticketmaster to Seek Additional Relief for Impacted Consumers
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general today filed an amended complaint (https://ag.ny.gov/s
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Barnard Student Fieldwork Informs Major Street Tree Study
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news:
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The decade-long research, one of the largest urban street tree growth studies, reflects hands-on coursework that can offer real-world solutions.
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In July, a group of scientists, including several Barnard faculty and staff members, published one of the largest urban street tree growth studies ever conducted and found good news: Trees thrive in New York City, especially in the neighborhoods that need them most.
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Bowlers Wanted for Faculty and Staff Bowling League
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Do you enjoy bowling? Would you like to try bowling? Are you looking for a fun activity with your colleagues?
The Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Faculty and Staff Bowling League is seeking new members, either regular or substitute bowlers. This is a fun, non-sanctioned handicap league accepting male and female bowlers who are currently employed by SUNY ESF or the Univ
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Class of '28 changemakers are ready to start
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
A mountaineer and hot air balloonist. A goat farmer and violinist. A boy scout. An inventor of a board game. A Ukrainian refugee. A landscaper. A restaurant worker and dog handler. An advocate for people with disabilities and an international kickboxer.
The 3,574 students in the incoming Class of 2028 come from cities and rural communities, from every U.S. state (plus D.C. and Puerto Rico) and 57 countries, with 16.3% t
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DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Graduates a New Class
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
On Aug. 16, the families, friends and colleagues of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Peace Officer Academy recruits gathered to celebrate their graduation from the program. The ceremony, held at Shemin Auditorium, was an opportunity to reflect on their accomplishments and look forward to the journey that awaits them.
"I challenge these new campus public safety officers to go out into the community every day and
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Erin Cuevas Named Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2024-25
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Erin Cuevas
The School of Architecture has announced that architect Erin Cuevas is the Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2024-25. Cuevas will succeed current fellow, Christina Chi Zhang.
The Boghosian Fellowship at the School of Architecture--established in early 2015 in memory of Harry der Boghosian '54 by his sister Paula der Boghosian '64--is a one-of-a-kind program designed to give emerging independent creatives th
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Faculty Experts at The New School Available for Comment on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Campaigns, Conventions, Elections
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- The New School issued the following news release:
New York-Faculty experts at The New School, a progressive New York City university with academic programs in politics, policy, economics, international affairs and more, are available for comment on the upcoming U.S. elections.
Faculty members can speak on a range of issues, including the role of personality, image and charm of the presidential and VP candidates; populism and fascism; how misinformation spreads; in
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Gerringer Awarded $892K NSF Grant for Deep-Sea Research
GENESEO, New York, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news:
Assistant professor of biology Mackenzie Gerringer has been awarded a three-year, $892K grant from the National Science Foundation, titled, "Collaborative Research: Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI): Pressure Adaptation, Stress, and Convergent Evolution in Fishes across Habitat Depth."
Deep-sea ecosystems make up Earth's largest habitat and present challenging environm
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Governor Hochul Announces $16.5 Million is Now Available to Decarbonize Affordable Housing in New York City
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2024:
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State and City Partnership Expanded Through Resilient and Equitable Decarbonization Initiative for Existing Buildings Program
Investment Expands Electric and Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Benefit More Low- to Moderate-Income Residents
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $16.5 million is now available to decarbonize and improve existing affordable housing in New York
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Governor Hochul Announces Renomination for the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2024:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the renomination of Commission Member on Ethics in Lobbying and Government, Michael A. Cardozo. The public will have three weeks to comment on the nominee, who will then be presented to the Independent Review Committee.
"The Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government is an independent, fair-minded ethics agency that provides greater transpar
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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Allowing Direct-to-Consumer Shipping for New York Spirits and Cider
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Legislation S.2852A/A.3132A Expands Market Access for Small Craft Producers
Measure that Provided Temporary COVID-19 Relief Now Permanent
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation S.2852A/A.3132A that allows New York's small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider, and mead to ship directly to consumers. The newly signed law opens significant opportunities for the state's growing
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HBO and BBC to Co-Produce Michaela Coel Led Drama Series, First Day on Earth
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release:
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Coel To Star, Write And Executive Produce
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HBO and the BBC are set to co-produce the ten-episode drama series FIRST DAY ON EARTH starring and written by multi-award winner Michaela Coel ("Chewing Gum" and HBO's "I May Destroy You"). Coel will serve as executive producer alongside Jesse Armstrong, Phil Clarke and Roberto Troni for Various Artists Limited, in association with A24.
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Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol Offers 5 Steps to Discovering Professional Joy
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
What started as a sidewalk conversation turned into a popular virtual workshop. Developed in the summer of 2023 and offered numerous times since, "Five Steps to Discovering Professional Joy" has engaged numerous participants throughout the Syracuse University campus community.
"I am by no means an expert on the topic of joy, but I do recognize that our personal and professional lives are intimately intertwined, and I
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Mayor Adams Appears On ABC's "Up Close With Bill Ritter"
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of Mayor Eric Adams' interview on Aug. 18, 2024, with ABC's "Up Close With Bill Ritter":
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Bill Ritter: Mr. Mayor, it's good to see you. Welcome to "Up Close" again.
Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you. Great to speak with you.
Ritter: Alright. Let's talk about what's going to happen this next week starting tomorrow. That's Monday, the Democratic Party convention in Chicago. What's your expectations of it?
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul is a Guest on MSNBC
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of the governor's interview on MSNBC on Aug. 18, 2024:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on MSNBC.
AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available here (https://on.soundcloud.com/RC7HmfbRqBTho67f9).
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
Symone D. Sanders-Townsend, MSNBC: Governor Hochul, good morning. Can we just start with earlier this week,
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul is a Guest on NY1 in Focus
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of the governor's interview on NY1 in Focus on Aug. 18, 2024:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on NY1 In Focus.
AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available here (https://soundcloud.com/govkathyhochul/in-focus-v2-081824).
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
Cheryl Wills, NY1: Let's begin today's conversation with Governor Kathy Hochul. G
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Central Hudson Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Cases No. 24-E-0461; 24-G-0462) on Aug. 19, 2024:
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TO: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
FROM: Secretary to the Commission
SUBJECT: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation for Electric Service.
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Cen
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Determination of Significance Involving Central Hudson Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 24-E-0217) on Aug. 19, 2024:
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Petition of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation for Approval, Pursuant to Section 70 of the Public Service Law, to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to the Village of Millerton with an Original Cost of Over $100,000.
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION)
NOTICE is hereby giv
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Compliance Filing Involving Eight Point Wind
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving compliance filing (Case No. 16-F-0062) on Aug. 19, 2024:
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Application of Eight Point Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to Construct a Wind Energy Project.
ORDER APPROVING COMPLIANCE FILING 21 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
On August 20, 2019, the New York State Board on Electric Generation
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Environmental Management and Construction Plan Involving Champlain Hudson Power Express
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving environmental management and construction plan (Case No. 10-T-0139) on Aug. 19, 2024:
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Application of Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the PSL for the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of a High Voltage Direct Current Circuit from the Canadian Border to New York City
ORDER APPRO
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Petition to Amend Certificate Involving Long Island Power Authority
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving petition to amend certificate (Case No. 20-T-0430) on Aug. 19, 2024:
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Petition of Long Island Power Authority to Amend Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Granted by Order Dated May 14, 2010.
ORDER APPROVING PETITION TO AMEND CERTIFICATE
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
On May 10, 2024, PSEG Long Island LLC (PSEG Long Island) filed a petition (2024 Petit
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving 2015 Pitkin Solar
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Cara Madden, 200 Harborside Drive Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - 2015 Pitkin Solar, LLC
Dear Cara Madden:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted h
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving 241 Knapp Road Solar
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Ivy Willyams, 282 Century Place #2000, Louisville, CO 80027
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - 241 Knapp Road Solar, LLC
Dear Ivy Willyams:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving 241 Knapp Solar 2
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Ivy Willyams, 282 Century Place #2000, Louisville, CO 80027
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - 241 Knapp Solar 2, LLC
Dear Ivy Willyams:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has bee
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving 25 Ashdown Road Solar
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Hanna Wood, 282 Century Place #2000, Louisville, CO 80027
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - 25 Ashdown Road Solar, LLC
Dear Hanna Wood:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has bee
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving 3rd ROC Solar
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Timothy Mura, 101 Sullys Trail Ste 20, Pittsford, NY 14534
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - 3rd ROC Solar LLC
Dear Timothy Mura:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been revi
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving 665 Thwaites Solar
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Matthew White, 1407 Broadway, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10018
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - 665 Thwaites Solar LLC
Dear Matthew White:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has b
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Laudato Si
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: David Downs, 191 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Laudato Si Corporation
Dear David Downs:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been revie
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Leenhouts Solar Farm I
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Aimee DeHaven, 700 Clinton Square, Rochester, NY 14604
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Leenhouts Solar Farm I, LLC
Dear Aimee DeHaven:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has be
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Lewiston Solar 1
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Ivy Willyams, 282 Century Place #2000, Louisville, CO 80027
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Lewiston Solar 1, LLC
Dear Ivy Willyams:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Livingston 4 Solar
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Viola Echebima, 954 Lexington Ave Suite 1022, New York, NY 10021
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Livingston 4 Solar, LLC
Dear Viola Echebima:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Longview Avenue Solar Project
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Cara Madden, 200 Harborside Drive Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Longview Avenue Solar Project, LLC
Dear Cara Madden:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Mannys Corners Solar 1
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Ivy Willyams, 282 Century Place #2000, Louisville, CO 80027
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Mannys Corners Solar 1 LLC
Dear Ivy Willyams:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Maple Solar
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Ivy Willyams, 282 Century Place #2000, Louisville, CO 80027
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Maple Solar, LLC
Dear Ivy Willyams:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been revi
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Metropolitan Electric of N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Suraj Ramdeo, 11440 122 STREET, SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Metropolitan Electric of New York Inc.
Dear Suraj Ramdeo:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation su
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Middletown Solar 1
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Ivy Willyams, 282 Century Place #2000, Louisville, CO 80027
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Middletown Solar 1, LLC
Dear Ivy Willyams:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has be
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving N.Y. Power Solutions
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Michael Catizone, 2060 Ocean Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Long Island Power Solutions DBA New York Power Solutions
Dear Michael Catizone:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving QCELLS Enable
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Aug. 19, 2024:
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To: Andrew Lewis, 300 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1020, Irvine, CA 92618
RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - 174 Power Global NorthEast, LLC dba QCELLS Enable, LLC
Dear Andrew Lewis:
Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you
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New Exhibition at Art Museum Features Photographs by Gordon Parks
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
A new exhibition featuring the work of renowned photographer, writer, poet, musician and composer Gordon Parks will open at the Syracuse University Art Museum on Aug. 22 and be on view through Dec. 10.
Gordon Parks, "Mrs. Jefferson," from the series Fort Scott Revisited (Photo courtesy of The Gordon Parks Foundation)
"Homeward to the Prairie I Come" features more than 75 of Parks' images, examining his wide-ranging
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New Yorkers Claim $345 Million Thanks to Mayor Adams' Push for Enhanced Earned Income Tax Credit, Opens New Credit Union to Empower Local Communities
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Aug. 19, 2024:
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First Year of Enhanced NYC Earned Income Tax Credit Added Additional $280 Million Into Low-Income Communities
Tax Credit Helped More Than 746,000 New Yorkers Be Able to Better Afford Essential Items Like Food, Rent, and Utilities
Mayor Adams Cuts Ribbon on New Urban Upbound Federal Credit Union Branch to Support Financial Empowerment Services for More New Yorkers
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New York City Mayor
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Office of the Mayor of New York Issues Transcript of at Funeral Service for Fire Marshal Snyder
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The Office of the Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a funeral service for N.Y. Fire Marshal George E. Snyder Jr. on Aug. 19, 2024:
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Mayor Eric Adams: To the Snyders, and to George's sisters, to Jamora, and to his brothers and sisters of the FDNY. The awkwardness of death, where you stand, what you say, how you smile, what words can you share, the uncomfortable environment that's associated with someone's transition from the physical to the spiritual.
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Office of the Mayor of New York Issues Transcript of Flag-Raising Ceremony for India
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of a flag-raising ceremony for India:
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Video available at: https://youtu.be/6N7ZYCsRKeQ
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Mayor Eric Adams: ...over and over again. You know, New York City is the New Delhi of America. We have one of the largest Indian populations. And I recall in my trip to India, and the most significant part of that trip that I remember, I remember watching the last footsteps of our leader, Gandhi, and where
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Office of the Mayor of New York Issues Transcript of New York State Financial Control Board Meeting
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of the New York State Financial Control Board meeting:
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Governor Kathy Hochul: Alright. Good morning everyone. I'll call the meeting to order. I reflect on the fact that this meeting has occurred for almost 50 years. So next year we'll have to really bring some champagne or I don't know if we're going to celebrate this or not. But it's been a long, long journey and I'm so grateful to all of you and th
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Online crowds wield power, for good and bad
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
How do online crowds form, grow and behave? How do they wield influence? What distinguishes desirable crowd activism from mob harassment?
In the summer of 2022, Cornell Tech and Cornell Law School professor James Grimmelmann and postdoctoral fellow Charles Duan hosted a virtual workshop in which participants attempted to answer these questions and more.
At the end of the two-day online workshop Grimmelmann, the Tessler
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Paul Hastings Strengthens Market-Leading Banking & Finance, Private Credit Practices in New York
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 20 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news on Aug. 19, 2024:
NEW YORK - Further strengthening its Chambers Band 1-ranked banking & finance and private credit platforms, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that premier finance lawyer Ismael Duran has joined as a partner in New York.
Duran represents financial institutions, direct lenders, corporate borrowers, and financial sponsors in complex bank-syndicated leveraged financings, as well as acquisitio
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Theatre Production and Design Major Earns Banse-Fay Award
FREDONIA, New York, Aug. 20 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
The Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center's annual Jurgen P. Banse-Fay Production Management Internship Award has been presented to Olivia N. Kaye, a senior Theatre Production and Design major at SUNY Fredonia.
The award was established in 2002 in memory of Jurgen P. Banse-Fay, a member of the Fredonia Class of 1988 and Rockefeller operations manager and technical director from 1991 to 1999.
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Transcript: New Yorkers Claim $345 Million Thanks to Mayor Adams' Push for Enhanced Earned Income Tax Credit, Opens New Credit Union to Empower Local Communities
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of the announcement of a $345 million funding for enhanced earned income tax credit and opening of the Urban Upbound Federal Credit Union on Aug. 19, 2024:
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Bishop Mitchell Taylor: All right, welcome everyone to the Urban Upbound Federal Credit Union ribbon cutting and grand opening. Let's give a big round of applause for the mayor of the City of New York, Mayor Eric Adams being with us on today, alon
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UB's Beta Alpha Psi Recognized as a Platinum Chapter
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 20 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
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School of Management accounting students honored at annual meeting
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The University at Buffalo School of Management's Zeta Theta chapter continued its legacy of success at Beta Alpha Psi's annual meeting, held July 25-27 in Orlando, Florida.
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor organization for financial information students and professiona
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University to Honor 7 Alumni During Coming Back Together Reunion
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Syracuse University's Office of Multicultural Advancement will recognize seven accomplished alumni during Coming Back Together (CBT), which will be held Sept. 12-15.
CBT is a triennial reunion that welcomes Black and Latino alumni back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments, meet current students and remain connected with the University. 2024 represents the 14th CBT reunion held on campus. In 2021, the Universi
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YESHIVA UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO CREATE A NEW HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS AT HERALD CENTER IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN
NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2024:
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160,000-Square-Foot Herald Square Location Will Significantly Expand YU's Health Sciences Programs
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Yeshiva University (YU) today announced plans to significantly expand its presence in the healthcare field by establishing a new state-of-the-art campus in the 10-story Herald Center building at the iconic Herald Square in Manhattan. This expansion embodies YU's values-driven mission of shaping the f
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