Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York
'Cuse Baja: The Road Ahead for Thriving Student Organization
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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'Cuse Baja: The Road Ahead for Thriving Student Organization
Ian Storrs '24 joined 'Cuse Baja as a wide-eyed first-year student eager to build off-road vehicles for rough terrains. But to his surprise, the club once known for participating in rugged vehicle competitions had seemingly lost its drive. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with former members graduating, left the student organization witho
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ACLU FOIA Litigation Continues to Disclose ICE Proposals to Expand Immigration Detention Nationwide
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release:
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ACLU FOIA Litigation Continues to Disclose ICE Proposals to Expand Immigration Detention Nationwide
WASHINGTON - Newly released documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union confirm that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE
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Advocates and Authors Call on Chappaqua, NY School Leaders To Reverse Ban on Young Palestinians Speak Book
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, issued the following news release:
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Advocates and Authors Call on Chappaqua, NY School Leaders To Reverse Ban on Young Palestinians Speak Book
(NEW YORK)--PEN America, Interlink Publishing, the National Coalition Against Censorship, Authors Against Book Bans, New York Civil Liberties Union, and 25 authors called on the Chap
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Alliance for Quality Education: For a New York We Can Afford, We Need Investments in the Child Care Workforce & Public Schools
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- The Alliance for Quality Education issued the following news release:
In response to Governor Hochul's State of the State address, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement:
"In her State of the State speech Governor Hochul raised affordability as one of her top priorities, but she missed the mark on how to make New York more affordable. If she invested in wages for the child care workforce it would m
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American Jewish Committee Welcomes First Stage of Agreement Securing Release of 33 Hostages
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release:
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American Jewish Committee Welcomes First Stage of Agreement Securing Release of 33 Hostages
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, welcomes the first stage of an agreement that will facilitate the release of 33 of the remaining hostages brutally abducted from Israel during Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023. It also outlines a path fo
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Binghamton University Hosts Martin Luther King III for 2025 MLK Series
BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 16 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Martin Luther King III headlines the 2025 MLK Series, featuring a week of events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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By Kim Mousseau
The Binghamton University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Distinguished Speaker Series present the MLK Series Fireside Chat with Martin Luther King III at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Anderson Center Osterhout Concert Theater.
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Binghamton University: COACHE Survey Seeks Input to Improve Campus Experience
BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 15 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Faculty encouraged to take survey to guide decisions at Binghamton, reveal strengths and areas for improvement
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By Ethan Knox
This February brings a chance for faculty on Binghamton's campus to have their voices heard.
The Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) survey is a research-practice partnership with to supplement decision-making with data that makes the recr
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Cavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predators
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
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Cavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predators
When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home decor choice. For some birds, it keeps predators at bay.
Researchers combined new and historical data to show birds that nest in cavities - covered nests with small openings - are more likely to use shed snake skins in their construction than birds that build ope
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Chase and Columbia Step Up as Inaugural NAHJ Champions
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
JPMorganChase and Columbia Journalism School have joined the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Champions Initiative, a new win-win program that gives institutional partners access to NAHJ's expertise, talent and events while signaling their support for NAHJ and journalism excellence.
The Champions initiative is designed to allow media companies, corporations, universities, foundations an
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Children's Defense Fund Appoints Khin Mai Aung New State Director for New York
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Children's Defense Fund issued the following news release:
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Aung comes to Children's Defense Fund after previously serving in roles of leadership for the youth civic engagement organization Generation Citizen and the New York State Education Department.
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NEW YORK, NY--The national youth advocacy organization Children's Defense Fund has named Khin Mai Aung as its state director of the Children's Defense Fund New York (CDF-NY) office.
Ms. Aung's appointme
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Colorado Ranks Within Top 10 States for the Strength of its Gun Laws, Per Everytown for Gun Safety's 2025 State Gun Law Rankings
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release:
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Colorado Ranks Within Top 10 States for the Strength of its Gun Laws, Per Everytown for Gun Safety's 2025 State Gun Law Rankings
Everytown's Analysis Shows That 299,000 Lives Could Be Saved Over the Next Decade if Every State Saw the Same Gun Violence Rates as the Nation's Leading Nine States in Gun Safety Policies
DENVER - Everytown for Gun Safety today launched the updated " Gun
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Communicating with cotton: CROPPS research in Arizona
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
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Communicating with cotton: CROPPS research in Arizona
In Arizona's arid cotton fields, where every drop of water counts, farmers and scientists face a growing challenge: how to sustain crops in climates that are getting hotter and drier. To help crops adapt and thrive in conditions where resources like water and nitrogen are limited, the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) is developing inn
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CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health Care Providers Face New Challenges in COVID-19 Vaccine Communication
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release:
Health care providers across the U.S. are grappling with significant challenges in communicating about COVID-19 vaccines, according to a study by CUNY SPH doctoral students Amanda Pierz and Dima Masoud, CUNY SPH Foundation Director of Programs Lauren Rauh, and faculty members Chris Palmedo and Scott Ratzan.
For the study, the researchers conducte
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Dan Phiffer Joins ProPublica's Product Engineering Team
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release:
ProPublica announced the hiring of Dan Phiffer as senior engineer, web and publishing products. In this new role, Phiffer will focus on improving ProPublica's core publishing systems and will help lead upgrades to the organization's website.
Before joining ProPublica, Phiffer worked at The Markup, where he played a pivotal role in developing and maintain
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Dems Keep Lying About Trump Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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Dems Keep Lying About Trump Tax Cuts
During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing Tuesday, Democrats predictably continued lying about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, something they've done consistently since 2017. Even the New York Times in 2019 described Democrat tax dishonesty as a "sustained -- and misleading -- effort by liberal opponents of the law."
At the Tuesday hearing Democr
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E4E-CT Reacts to Governor Lamont's Education Focus During the 2025 State of the State Address
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following statement on Jan. 13, 2025:
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(Hartford)--Following Governor Lamont's State of the State address last week, Educators for Excellence - Connecticut (E4E-CT) issued the following statement, thanking the Governor for his continued commitment to students throughout Connecticut:
"As we navigate our first full school year without the assistance of the ESSER funds, fully funding the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula and ending
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EANY Response to Governor Hochul's 2025 State of the State Address
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 15 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2025:
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The following statement on Governor Hochul's State of the State Address can be attributed to Vanessa Fajans-Turner, Executive Director of Environmental Advocates NY:
In her State of the State, Governor Hochul indicated she will delay an economy-wide program to provide energy bill rebates, clean up dirty air, hold polluters accountable, and reduce climate pollution. Delay, un
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Earthjustice Statement: New York Governor Hochul Delivers 2025 State of the State
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 14 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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Earthjustice Statement: New York Governor Hochul Delivers 2025 State of the State
Albany, NY --
Today, New York Governor Hochul delivered her 2025 State of the State address with an overall focus on affordability. While she mentioned the need for lower energy bills, action on greenhouse gas emissions, and investments in mass transit, she said very little about concrete proacti
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EdTrust-New York Responds to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2025 State of the State Address
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- The Education Trust-New York issued the following news release:
Governor Kathy Hochul's 2025 State of the State address highlights several important proposals aimed at advancing educational equity, particularly for New York's youngest children, families and students in college. While these initiatives represent progress, EdTrust-New York is disappointed that the Governor did not build on last year's investments in early literacy and universal FAFSA completion. EdTrust-New Y
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Everytown for Gun Safety Releases 2025 State Gun Law Rankings, Georgia Ranks 46th in the Nation for the Weakness of its Gun Laws
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Releases 2025 State Gun Law Rankings, Georgia Ranks 46th in the Nation for the Weakness of its Gun Laws
Everytown's Analysis Shows That 299,000 Lives Could Be Saved Over the Next Decade if Every State Saw the Same Gun Violence Rates as the Nation's Leading Nine States in Gun Safety Policies
ATLANTA, GA - Everytown for Gun Safety today launched the updated
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EWG Statement on the Introduction of the New York Food Chemical Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release:
ALBANY, N.Y. - On January 15, New York Sen. Brian Kavanagh
(D-District 27) and Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles (D-District 125) introduced a bill - the New York Food Chemical Safety Act - that would protect New Yorkers from toxic food chemicals. If enacted, it would ban or regulate use of nine harmful substances in the state.
The bill, S. 1239, would ban three chemicals - potassium bromate, propylparaben
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Fordham Law School: Spring Semester Unfolds With New Courses, Landmark Events, and Visits From Thought Leaders
BRONX, New York, Jan. 16 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
By Sejla Rizvic
As Fordham Law students return to school for the spring semester on January 15, they can look forward to 14 new courses, prestigious visiting speakers, and a slate of thought-provoking programs and activities. Fordham Law currently has 1,585 enrolled students starting off the semester: 1,319 J.D. students, 146 LL.M. students, 112 M.S.L. students, and eight S.J.D students.
This semester, stu
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Good intentions pave incumbents' road to reelection
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
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Good intentions pave incumbents' road to reelection
Are you better off than you were before the last election?
For incumbent politicians seeking reelection, it's a consequential question. But voters - at least those from the same party - assess records with more nuance, new Cornell research finds. In experiments involving more than 3,000 participants, the researchers found voters also give significant weight to
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Helmsley Charitable Trust: New Short Film From Healing Hands of Joy Highlights Renewed Efforts to Eliminate Severe Childbirth Injuries in Northern Ethiopia
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust issued the following news release:
A new short film from the non-profit organization Healing Hands of Joy details the ongoing struggle to eradicate obstetric fistula, a severe childbirth injury, and end the suffering and stigma for thousands of women in conflict-torn Northern Ethiopia.
The 11-minute production "Power of Joy," funded in part through a $1 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trus
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Immune complex shaves stem cells to protect against cancer
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
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Immune complex shaves stem cells to protect against cancer
A group of immune proteins called the inflammasome can help prevent blood stem cells from becoming malignant by removing certain receptors from their surfaces and blocking cancer gene activity, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
The study, published Jan. 2 in Nature Immunology, may lead to therapies that target the
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In Memoriam: Leonard Elman '52
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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In Memoriam: Leonard Elman '52
Leonard Elman '52, a longtime supporter of Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died on Jan. 1, 2025.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1931, Elman met his wife, Elise Barnett Elman '52, while at Syracuse University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science and history. He went on to receive a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1955 and a ma
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International Community Must Demand Immediate Release of Swedish Academic Facing Execution in Iran
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran issued the following news release:
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New Audi File Released From Prison: "Swedish Authorities Have Abandoned Me"
Sweden Should Rally Global Action to Free Ahmadreza Djalali, Imprisoned Since 2016
Governments Must Work Together to End Iran's Hostage Taking, Many Dual and Foreign Nationals Remain in Iran's Prisons
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The international community must forcefully demand that Iran immediately and unconditionally releases Dr
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LatinoJustice President Announces Plans for First 100 Days Defending Latinos Ahead of U.S. President Inauguration
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2025:
On Tuesday, January 14, 2024, LatinoJustice PRLDEF - a national nonprofit advancing equity and justice in Puerto Rican and Latino communities - held its 53rd Annual Presidents Address featuring Lourdes M. Rosado, President and General Counsel of LatinoJustice PRLDEF.
Less than a week before the next President begins his term, the LatinoJustice shared the organization's plans to defend Latinos and imm
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LEI for Spain Unchanged in November
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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LEI for Spain Unchanged in November
For Release 10:30 AM ET, January 15, 2025
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
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Mayor Adams Takes Unprecedented Action to Curb Street Homelessness, Support People With Severe Mental Illness With $650 Million Investment for City's Most Vulnerable Population
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
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Mayor Adams Takes Unprecedented Action to Curb Street Homelessness, Support People With Severe Mental Illness With $650 Million Investment for City's Most Vulnerable Population
Mayor Adams Takes Unprecedented Action to Curb Street Homelessness, Support People With Severe Mental Illness With $650 Million Investment for City's Most Vulnerable Populatio
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N.Y. Civil Liberties Union Condemns Handcuffing of 11-Year-Old Child by Syracuse Deputies
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement:
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SYRACUSE - An 11-year-old girl was wrongfully handcuffed Monday in Syracuse by two Onondaga County Sheriff's Office deputies looking for a person who stole a car. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union released the following statement attributable to Senior Organizer Victoria Coit:
"The NYCLU is extremely disturbed by the aggressive treatment of an 11-year-old Black child at the hands of Syracu
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N.Y. Civil Liberties Union, Make the Road NY Urge NYC Schools to Protect Immigrant Students
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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Open letter suggests steps as Trump plans end of ICE's sensitive locations policy
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Today the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and Make the Road New York (MRNY) sent a letter to New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos urging her to take immediate, decisive steps to better protect immigrant students, school facilities, and school records against potential Immigra
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New Interactive Map Shows Nationwide Pollution from Gas Turbines
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release:
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New Interactive Map Shows Nationwide Pollution from Gas Turbines
(Washington, D.C. - January 15, 2025) Environmental Defense Fund, Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres today unveiled a new website and interactive map that illustrates unhealthy air pollution from the gas-fired combustion turbines at power plants and industrial facilities all across the country.
The website, Clea
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New Members Elected to Provost's Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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New Members Elected to Provost's Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure
Six faculty members have been elected to serve on the Provost's Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure. Elections were held in Fall 2024.
Serving as Universitywide faculty representatives, committee members advise the Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer and work to ensure consistent promotion and tenure processes
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NFWF Announces $2 Million in Grants to Benefit Forests and Watersheds of the Northeast
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release:
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NFWF Announces $2 Million in Grants to Benefit Forests and Watersheds of the Northeast
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2025) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced more than $2 million in grants in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York to improve management of grassland habitat for bobolink, enhance populations of New England cottonta
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NMSDC Announces 2025 Acres Program Participants
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- The National Minority Supplier Development Council issued the following news release:
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Entering its third year, NMSDC's Acres: Cultivating Equity in Black Agriculture program will provide support to 30 Black farmers and ranchers.
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The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) recently announced its 2025 Acres: Cultivating Equity in Black Agriculture participants. This year's cohort includes individuals from across the U.S. In its third year, Acres
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NYU: Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute Names Summer Journalism Program in Honor of Ed Bradley
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release:
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The Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship Program brings top collegiate journalists for week-long intensive of instruction, networking, and mentorship
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New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute has named a workshop for collegiate journalists the Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship Program in honor of the award-winning CBS News and "60 Minutes" correspondent.
"We must continue to proact
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Online Labor Demand Decreased in December
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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Online Labor Demand Decreased in December
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine(r) (HWOL) Index decreased in December 2024 to 119.8 (July 2018=100), down from an upwardly revised 123.7 in November. The -3.1% decline between December and November followed a 3.3% increase between November and October. Overall, the Index is down 11.8% from one year ago.
The HWOL Index measures the change in advertise
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PEN America Criticizes Iowa Lawmakers For Effort To Bully University Leaders Into Eliminating Academic Programs
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, issued the following news release:
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PEN America Criticizes Iowa Lawmakers For Effort To Bully University Leaders Into Eliminating Academic Programs
(NEW YORK) -- PEN America today expressed deep concern over reports of a letter by Iowa Rep. Taylor Collins and Sen. Lynn Evans demanding the Iowa Board of Regents reject, on id
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SUNY-Fredonia: Campus to Host Week-long Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life, Legacy
FREDONIA, New York, Jan. 16 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
A full week of impactful initiatives at SUNY Fredonia will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A keynote address by the superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools, a tribute to Dr. King's vision presented by students through music, dance, poetry and performance, four alumni spotlight/fireside chats, a community day of service and high school student creativity awards wil
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Supreme Court May Decide if Government Can Age-Gate Sexual Expression Online
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release:
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Supreme Court May Decide if Government Can Age-Gate Sexual Expression Online
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court today heard arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, a challenge to H.B. 1181, a Texas law that requires people to undergo an
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The ASAM Weekly for January 14th, 2025
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Jan. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following news release:
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The ASAM Weekly for January 14th, 2025
This Week in the ASAM Weekly
It's interesting that in 2025, Greece is still struggling to embrace smoking bans that have successfully been applied for years in other countries. Although the inexplicably low price of cigarettes (~5 euros) is briefly mentioned, a New York Times article focuses more on an ingrained
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The IRC welcomes ceasefire in Gaza, calls for sustained respect for agreement and urgent surge in humanitarian aid
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release:
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The IRC welcomes ceasefire in Gaza, calls for sustained respect for agreement and urgent surge in humanitarian aid
Amman, Jordan, January 15, 2025 -- The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the announcement today of a ceasefire in Gaza after 465 days of conflict. This ceasefire must be a turning point. It is a chance to shield civilians from further harm, achiev
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Trust for Public Land's Statement on New York Governor Hochul's State of the State Address and Commitment to Parks and the Outdoors
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 15 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2025:
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Trust for Public Land released the following statement from Tamar Renaud, Associate Vice President, New York State Director:
"Trust for Public Land applauds Governor Hochul for proposing initiatives that will better connect New Yorkers to the outdoors, enhance public health, and protect the natural resources we all rely on. We are particularly pleased with the proposal for a
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Moves to Ban Red Dye No. 3 from Foods
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release:
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Moves to Ban Red Dye No. 3 from Foods
"Banning Red Dye No. 3 in food is a long-awaited action that will reduce health harms from our overexposure to toxic chemicals. This chemical has been banned from cosmetics for decades thanks to Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and a number of other public health groups and activists. Red Dy
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Upstate Honors Dr King by Examining Health Advocacy at Health Justice Conference Jan. 20
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 16 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
Upstate Medical University will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its annual Health Justice Conference Monday, Jan. 20.
This year's conference theme is Beyond Labels: Unveiling Intersectional Pathways to Health Equity.
Mary Crossley, JD, interim dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, will present the keynote address, "Health Justice as Barrier Remov
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USCIB Leads Coalition in Urging Biden Administration to Preserve Investor Safeguards in Trade Agreements
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news:
USCIB and several major business groups have sent a letter to the Biden administration, urging opposition to the US Trade Representative's (USTR) efforts to weaken investor protections in major trade agreements United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). These
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USCIB Prepares for APEC 2025 in Korea
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news:
USCIB attended the NCAPEC annual Executive Roundtable meeting in San Francisco last week, where US and Korean government officials met with industry leaders to discuss priorities for the Korea 2025 host year.
The theme is "Building a Sustainable Tomorrow" with an agenda built around key priorities "Connect, Innovate, and Prosper." These priorities will inform discussions on fostering a stable trade envi
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Warming Winters Spell Change for Antarctic Permafrost
HAMILTON, New York, Jan. 15 -- Colgate University issued the following news:
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Warming Winters Spell Change for Antarctic Permafrost
A McMurdo Dry Valleys Long Term Ecological Research project technician services the Lake Hoare weather station used in this study. Photo by Hilary Dugan
Antarctica is like no other place on Earth. The continent has been locked in glaciers for 34 million years, with a mere 1% of the land surface free of ice sheets.
"It's Earth's radiator, central to how t
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Yage Huang Joins Law Library as Law Reference Librarian
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Yage Huang Joins Law Library as Law Reference Librarian
Syracuse University Libraries' Law Library recently welcomed Yage Huang as a law reference librarian.
Yage Huang
Huang recently obtained her doctor of juridical science (SJD) degree from Indiana University Bloomington and holds a master of law degree from China University of Political Science and Law.
Her research interests include criminal procedur
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