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Wednesday Stop At National Veterans Resource Center Caps National Tour Donating Personal Mobility Devices to Veterans

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Monday, August 2, 2021

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syracuse will be the final stop of a national tour on Wednesday.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syracuse will be the final stop of a national tour on Wednesday.
  • A New Hampshire medical device company and a Connecticut-based nonprofit committed to providing revolutionary medical technology to help military veterans take their next steps forward are donating high-tech personal mobility devices to Veteran Administration medical centers and individuals.
  • On behalf of legendary inventorDean Kamen,Mobius Mobility, andSoldierStrong, we are excited that Syracuse will be the final stop of the Operation Mobility Tour and that we are being so warmly welcomed by both the Syracuse VA Medical Center and theNational Veterans Resource Center at Syracuse University, said SoldierStrong chairman and co-founder Chris Meek.
  • The final stop of theOperation Mobility Tour will be at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday at the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle DAniello Building at Syracuse University,101 Waverly Ave.

Survey reveals the most expensive summer destinations in New York

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Monday, August 2, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- East Hampton is the most expensive summer destination in New York State, according to a survey conducted by NewYorkHotels.org

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- East Hampton is the most expensive summer destination in New York State, according to a survey conducted by NewYorkHotels.org
    The survey compared 20 popular destinations in the Empire State based on cost of lodging during the month of August 2021.
  • At an average rate of $432 for the cheapest available double room, East Hampton is leading the ranking.
  • In most other destinations, the average rates have increased significantly, in the Hamptons they are by about 30% more expensive compared to 2018.
  • The following table shows the 10 most expensive summer destinations in New York State.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Launches New Online Bookstore Operation to Reduce Textbook Costs

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Rising textbook costs continue to be a major driver for the overall cost of a college education.

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  • Rising textbook costs continue to be a major driver for the overall cost of a college education.
  • To reduce their overall out-of-pocket costs from purchasing textbooks, SUNY Poly's new school-branded online bookstore platform will offer students a competitive marketplace for course content purchasing.
  • In parallel with the launch of the new online store, SUNY Poly will operate an on-campus store for merchandise and apparel.
  • About SUNY Polytechnic Institute: SUNY Poly is New York's globally recognized, high-tech educational ecosystem.

Reflecting on COVID-19 Innovation: Northwell Health Hosts Fourth Annual Constellation Forum

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Monday, July 26, 2021

To explore those lessons learned and what a new future for health care may look like, Northwell Health , New York States largest health system, will host its fourth annual Constellation Forum virtually on August 5 at 11 a.m.

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  • To explore those lessons learned and what a new future for health care may look like, Northwell Health , New York States largest health system, will host its fourth annual Constellation Forum virtually on August 5 at 11 a.m.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210726005735/en/
    Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health will host this years forum.
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    Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling will host the fourth annual forum, which will feature insights from some of the most influential business leaders, scientists and philanthropists in the health care space today.
  • Northwell Health is New York States largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.

Iona College and NewYork-Presbyterian Announce the Creation of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

In addition to the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, the Iona Bronxville campus is expected to become a vibrant hub of activity hosting world-class seminars, speakers, performing arts, athletics, art exhibits, and summer camps.

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  • In addition to the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, the Iona Bronxville campus is expected to become a vibrant hub of activity hosting world-class seminars, speakers, performing arts, athletics, art exhibits, and summer camps.
  • Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Iona's 45-acre campus in northern New Rochelle is located approximately three miles from the Bronxville campus.
  • By collaborating with NewYork-Presbyterian, Iona strengthens its position as a premier institution of higher learning with a distinguished reputation in health sciences.
  • Founded in 1940, Iona College is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers.

FDNY Fire Academy and Mollie's Fund Work Together for Skin Cancer Prevention

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Monday, July 19, 2021

NEW YORK, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation and the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Fire Academy announce a partnership to promote skin cancer prevention among "NYC's Bravest.

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  • NEW YORK, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation and the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Fire Academy announce a partnership to promote skin cancer prevention among "NYC's Bravest.
  • On July 29th, the FDNY Fire Academy and Mollie's Fund will initiate a program to bring skin cancer awareness to incoming and incumbent fire fighters.
  • The sunscreen dispensers that Mollie's Fund has donated to the Academy will serve as a reminder that sunscreen use prevents skin cancer."
  • In addition to the six donated sunscreen units at the Randall's Island Academy, Mollie's Fund is also providing dispensers and sunscreen to the training facilities at: FDNY EMS Training Academy Fort Totten Park, FDNY Rockaway Tactical and FDNY Staten Island Tactical.

When Niagara Falls, Thompson’s® WaterSeal® Products are There

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Since 2006, Niagara Falls State Park has trusted Thompsons WaterSeal products to keep its decks and walkways looking beautiful for the more than 600,000 people who visit each year.

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  • Since 2006, Niagara Falls State Park has trusted Thompsons WaterSeal products to keep its decks and walkways looking beautiful for the more than 600,000 people who visit each year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005689/en/
    Since 2006, Niagara Falls State Park has trusted Thompsons WaterSeal products to keep its decks and walkways looking beautiful for the more than 600,000 people who visit each year.
  • The Thompson's WaterSeal brand is an industry leader in exterior waterproofing products and America's Recognized Brand in Water Protection.
  • With a full line of cleaners, waterproofers and exterior stains, Thompson's WaterSeal products help homeowners protect and beautify their outdoor living spaces.

Northwell Health Launches ER on Demand, Offering Overnight Virtual Emergency Care Service

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Northwell Health's ER on Demand program makes it possible for people throughout New York to check in with an emergency medicine physician without leaving home.

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  • Northwell Health's ER on Demand program makes it possible for people throughout New York to check in with an emergency medicine physician without leaving home.
  • A unique aspect of Northwells virtual emergency service is that patients always speak with a board-certified emergency medicine physician, not a general practitioner or internist, said Jonathan Berkowitz, MD, medical director of emergency medical services at Northwell Health.
  • Northwell Health is New York States largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.
  • Our 76,000 employees 18,900 nurses and 4,800 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners are working to change health care for the better.

School Bus Safety Program to Launch in Niagara Falls City to Protect Students at School Bus Stops

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Monday, July 12, 2021

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BusPatrol today announces a new partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls City School District to improve school bus safety.

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  • NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BusPatrol today announces a new partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls City School District to improve school bus safety.
  • All 100 buses in the Niagara Falls City School District will benefit from the BusPatrol platform ,which provides advanced technology to help reduce stop-arm violations and improve student safety.
  • The school bus safety program will change driver behavior in Niagara Falls and reduce the number of times drivers illegally pass stopped school buses.
  • In the fall of 2019, Niagara Falls City School District conducted a pilot program with BusPatrol to identify the risk of stop-arm violations.

NYU Shanghai and NYU Stern Expand Portfolio of Jointly Offered One-Year MS Programs with Launch of New MS in Organization Management & Strategy and MS in Marketing & Retail Science

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

The jointly offered programs, an MS in Organization Management & Strategy and an MS in Marketing & Retail Science , leverage the combined intellectual and instructional resources of NYU Shanghai and NYU Stern.

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  • The jointly offered programs, an MS in Organization Management & Strategy and an MS in Marketing & Retail Science , leverage the combined intellectual and instructional resources of NYU Shanghai and NYU Stern.
  • Graduates will join an NYU alumni network of more than 600,000 worldwide, including more than 18,000 alumni in Asia.
  • Just like with our existing programs, we expect the MS in Organization Management & Strategy and the MS in Marketing & Retail Science to both attract and train future business leaders in China.
  • NYU Stern is a welcoming community that inspires its members to embrace and lead change in a rapidly transforming world.