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Soloviev Group Appoints Hon. Michael Balboni as Safety and Security Advisor for Freedom Plaza

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Entertainment, Public Safety, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Casino, Gaming, Freedom Plaza, Public security, Partnership, Trustee, Executive, Nursing, Committee, Knowledge, Freedom, Corrections, 41st Street, Private sector, Quality of life, Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, Risk assessment, First Avenue, NYS, Security, Division, State, Physical

Michael Balboni , former Deputy Secretary for Public Safety and Homeland Security Advisor for New York State who serves as President and Managing Director of RedLand Strategies, to the role of Safety and Security Advisor for Freedom Plaza .

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  • Michael Balboni , former Deputy Secretary for Public Safety and Homeland Security Advisor for New York State who serves as President and Managing Director of RedLand Strategies, to the role of Safety and Security Advisor for Freedom Plaza .
  • “We are honored to add Michael Balboni’s wealth of knowledge and deep expertise to our team,” said Michael Hershman, CEO of the Soloviev Group.
  • “Joining the Soloviev Group and Mohegan in their effort to secure the New York downstate gaming license for Freedom Plaza is a privilege,” said Mr. Balboni.
  • To date, Soloviev Group has garnered support from more than 10,000 Manhattan residents and 250 local small businesses for its community-driven, mixed-use development and publicly accessible open space plan, Freedom Plaza.

Rocket Center Strengthens Policy Enforcement and Sets Eyes on the Future

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Saturday, March 30, 2024
Space, Learning, Environment, Education, Social media, Policy, Corrections, Behavior, STEM, Space Camp, Management

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a thorough review of allegations made recently over social media against a Space Camp employee, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center has concluded its investigation and taken necessary steps to move forward. We approached this situation with grave concern and extreme diligence. The results of our investigation revealed the following:

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  • The results of our investigation revealed the following:
    There is no evidence of inappropriate behavior or malfeasance between any Space Camp staff and student campers.
  • The U.S. Space & Rocket Center adheres to all state and federal laws regulating hiring practices.
  • Under our employee code of conduct, it is the expectation that Space Camp staff act as ambassadors for the Space & Rocket Center, both on and off site.
  • We remain focused on our mission and strive to maintain our position as the global leader for STEM education.

Response to National Joint Board of Investigation into the release and supervision of Myles Sanderson

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Organization, CSC, BOI, Corrections, UAL, Homicide, Risk, Domestic violence, Mental health, Policy, Hope, James Smith Cree Nation, Parole board, PBC, Cree, Work, Police

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) responded today to the results and recommendations of a National Joint Board of Investigation (BOI) into the case of Myles Sanderson, who was a first-time federal offender on statutory release.

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  • The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) responded today to the results and recommendations of a National Joint Board of Investigation (BOI) into the case of Myles Sanderson, who was a first-time federal offender on statutory release.
  • This included the case preparation leading to the statutory release and community supervision as well as the PBC decisions related to Myles Sanderson.
  • This National Joint BOI process was guided by requirements set out in the Corrections and Conditional Release Act.
  • The offender, Myles Sanderson, was released in the community on statutory release in August 2021 under CSC's supervision.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center responds to concerns raised on social media

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Student, Religion, Family, Social media, Behavior, Foot, Parent, Corrections, Politics, Safety

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are aware of rumors circulating on social media about a Space Camp employee. We would like to assure parents, teachers, and the public that the safety and security of Space Camp students is our number one priority. Any allegations of misconduct are taken very seriously. We are working to determine the facts in this case, after which we will take appropriate action.

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  • The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is addressing concerns raised about an employee on social media.
  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are aware of rumors circulating on social media about a Space Camp employee.
  • We would like to assure parents, teachers, and the public that the safety and security of Space Camp students is our number one priority.
  • The U.S. Space & Rocket Center adheres to all state and federal laws regulating hiring practices.

Willo Products Company Announces Record Number of Wedge™ Projects for 2023

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Willo, Engineering, Ageing, Prison, Safety, Sale, Wood, Wedge, Corrections, Locksmithing

DECATUR, Ala., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willo Products Company LLC, the trusted leader in the design, engineering, and sale of innovative detention locking systems, announced that in 2023 a record number of facilities chose the Willo Wedge™ to address their essential security infrastructure needs, resulting in double-digit growth in awarded projects.

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  • DECATUR, Ala., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willo Products Company LLC, the trusted leader in the design, engineering, and sale of innovative detention locking systems, announced that in 2023 a record number of facilities chose the Willo Wedge™ to address their essential security infrastructure needs, resulting in double-digit growth in awarded projects.
  • In 2023, administrators and leaders from detention facilities across the U.S. chose locking system retrofits from Willo to address problematic locks and improve safety.
  • We designed the Willo Wedge with multiple patented features to ensure that locks stay locked,” said Wood.
  • We look forward to continuing to serve these customers with additional projects and maintenance services in the coming years,” ​said​ Wood.

Formerly Incarcerated Student Finds New Path to Life of Purpose at Rutgers

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Social media, Rutgers University, Philosophy, Student, Education, Multimedia, Bloomberg, News, Health, Corrections, Mentorship, Myth, Experiential learning, Social Security, Government, Life, University, Communication, Arrest, Prisoner, Bass, HOTD, Parole board, Rutgers University–Newark, Politics, Book, Accountability, Partnership, Nursing

NEWARK, N.J. , March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When Lavonta Bass takes his seat in a classroom at Rutgers Business School, he's not only there to absorb knowledge and pass exams, he's also there to redeem a second chance he's received to pursue a life of purpose.

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  • But after doing all the prison time, I have no 401K, no social security," said Bass, who became a Rutgers Business School senior in September.
  • "If I get a college education, I give myself an opportunity to have a fighting chance of getting a job."
  • Bass grew up in Linden, raised by a single mother whose care and discipline ensured that he graduated from high school.
  • Across the university's three campuses – New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden – more than 137 formerly incarcerated students have earned bachelor's degrees.

Fusion Health Awarded EHR, Pharmacy Contracts by Major Federal, State, and County Agencies to Provide Best-in-Class HealthTech Solutions

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Growth, EHR, Patient, Patient safety, Emar, Corrections, Fusion, CIPS, Pharmacy, Health, Family, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Juvenile court

"We're beyond proud of our new 2023 track record of delivering successful implementations and supporting our clients with exceptional service and support."

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  • "We're beyond proud of our new 2023 track record of delivering successful implementations and supporting our clients with exceptional service and support."
  • Fusion's EHR system also enables correctional health care providers to comply with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices.
  • FusionEHR is being used by more than a dozen state corrections facilities and a host of county and local agencies.
  • "By building on the strong foundation we laid in 2023, Fusion is entering 2024 with a robust pipeline and poised to deliver more excellent technological solutions in 2024."

CoreCivic Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
EPS, Travel, California Department, ICE, Coronavirus, Economy, Net, North Fork Correctional Facility, Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility, CoreCivic, Rehabilitation, California City Correctional Facility, Share repurchase, CXW, Note, Corrections, ODC, Bloomberg, Funds from operations, Credit, Depreciation, State, Crossroads Correctional Center, FFO, Supplement, Government, Tax, Debt-to-GDP ratio, Documentation, Bed, COVID-19, GAAP, Tallahatchie, Investment, Bank statement, Property management

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) (the Company) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. 

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) (the Company) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.
  • Commenting on financial results for the quarter, Hininger added, "We are pleased with CoreCivic's financial performance for 2023, as we exceeded the financial guidance for the fourth quarter we provided in November 2023, and ended up in the top half of the financial guidance range we provided in February 2023 for Net income, Diluted EPS, FFO per diluted share and EBITDA.
  • Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was $90.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with $87.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes special items, was $90.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with $87.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Media™ Announces True Crime Lineup Featuring Nancy Grace

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Family, LGBTQ+, Other Entertainment, Technology, Consumer, TV and Radio, Other Communications, Entertainment, Communications, Satellite, General Entertainment, Audio, Video, Media, Other Consumer, Women, Other Technology, Seniors, Mobile Entertainment, Religion, Networks, Men, Internet, JAIL, Book, COPS, Season, Gesture, The New York Times, Classic, News, Television, Killing of JonBenét Ramsey, Personality, Corrections, Pain, Crime, Atmosphere, Law enforcement, Woman, Crime fiction, Behavior, Posture, Deception, Prison, Grace, Private investigator

Merit Street Media ™ , the upcoming news and entertainment cable broadcasting network founded by Dr. Phil McGraw, announces its daily true crime block.

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  • Merit Street Media ™ , the upcoming news and entertainment cable broadcasting network founded by Dr. Phil McGraw, announces its daily true crime block.
  • True Crime on Merit Street begins airing February 26, 2024, the premiere date of the new television network.
  • Monday-Thursday beginning at 3PM ET: COPS, JAIL, COPS, JAIL, True Crime: Dr. Phil, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace.
  • Monday-Friday beginning at 3PM ET: COPS, JAIL, The Behavior Panel, True Crime: Dr. Phil, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace.

A Year of Exceptional Growth for The Columbus Organization’s Professional Clinical Staffing Team

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Artificial intelligence, Psychiatry, Corrections, Investment, CRM, Child, Practitioner, BLUE, SLPA, Nursing

BLUE BELL, Pa., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization (Columbus), a consistent leader in clinical staffing, proudly marks a year of exceptional expansion and technological advancements.

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  • BLUE BELL, Pa., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization (Columbus), a consistent leader in clinical staffing, proudly marks a year of exceptional expansion and technological advancements.
  • This period of strategic growth further exemplifies its Professional Clinical Staffing division's commitment to delivering unparalleled opportunities for healthcare professionals and addressing evolving needs across the nation.
  • Federal healthcare staffing opportunities: Columbus secured a pivotal federal agreement, enhancing our ability to serve military members, their families, and retired military veterans.
  • Columbus’ Professional Clinical Staffing division looks forward to sharing additional exciting developments in 2024, and stands poised for a year of continued innovation, and impactful contributions to the evolving landscape of healthcare staffing.