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LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY TO HONOR 16 LAUREATES IN CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS GEORGE POLK AWARDS IN JOURNALISM

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University today announced it will mark the 75th anniversary of its George Polk Awards in journalism by honoring 16 individuals whose careers reflect the awards' commitment to outstanding investigative reporting as the first-ever Polk Laureates.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University today announced it will mark the 75th anniversary of its George Polk Awards in journalism by honoring 16 individuals whose careers reflect the awards' commitment to outstanding investigative reporting as the first-ever Polk Laureates.
  • The event, to be held at Cipriani 42nd Street will be hosted by CNN anchor and CBS 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper.
  • The Polk Awards were established in 1949 by Long Island University to commemorate George Polk, a CBS correspondent murdered in 1948 while covering the Greek civil war.
  • "Long Island University has long recognized the importance of investigative journalism through the George Polk Awards and our George Polk School of Communications which is helping prepare an international class of the journalists of tomorrow," noted Dr. Kimberly Cline, President of Long Island University.

Smart Connections PR Adds Industry Veteran to its Team While Providing Expanded Services for Current and Future Clients

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

“Mark brings invaluable experience at so many levels to Smart Connections PR, and we are thrilled that he is joining us,” said Joanne Hogue, Smart Connections PR partner and co-founder.

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  • “Mark brings invaluable experience at so many levels to Smart Connections PR, and we are thrilled that he is joining us,” said Joanne Hogue, Smart Connections PR partner and co-founder.
  • He also spent several years as a news anchor and reporter prior to his 14-year PR career.
  • “Smart Connections PR is embarking on its 12th year in business and Mark is coming on board at just the right time,” said Dina Petrosky, Smart Connections PR partner and co-founder.
  • He’s also a proud Veteran, performing as a drummer/percussionist with the United States Army Band.

Levy Konigsberg Files Lawsuit on Behalf of 50 Men Who Were Sexually Abused as Juveniles at the New Jersey Training School

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Levy Konigsberg has filed a lawsuit against the State of New Jersey, alleging that the state failed to protect children from decades of sexual abuse at one of New Jersey's oldest and most controversial juvenile detention centers, the New Jersey Training School ("NJTS"). The lawsuit, brought on behalf of 50 men who were abused as children at NJTS, is the latest in a string of juvenile detention abuse lawsuits spearheaded by Levy Konigsberg nationwide.

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  • The lawsuit, brought on behalf of 50 men who were abused as children at NJTS, is the latest in a string of juvenile detention abuse lawsuits spearheaded by Levy Konigsberg nationwide.
  • As detailed in the lawsuit, NJTS has for decades been an embarrassment for New Jersey and its mismanaged juvenile detention system.
  • In announcing the NJTS lawsuit, Levy Konigsberg Partner Moshe Maimon stated:
    "Young boys were entrusted into the care and custody of the New Jersey Training School.
  • Levy Konigsberg represents over 150 survivors of sexual abuse at New Jersey's juvenile detention facilities and plans to continue fighting tirelessly on their behalf.

The World War II Foundation Names John Fenzel as its Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1. Fenzel is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel, and the founding president of the NewDay USA Foundation. Fenzel will focus on advancing the nonprofit's mission to educate and inspire current and future generations about the compelling stories of the Greatest Generation.

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  • The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1.
  • SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1.
  • "It's an honor to be chosen to lead the World War II Foundation," Fenzel said.
  • The Rhode Island-based World War II Foundation travels the world capturing poignant stories through award-winning documentary films shot on location in Europe and the Pacific.

Vivek Ramaswamy is the millionaire millennial running for US president. Is he running towards a career low?

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

The 38-year-old political novice is one of the America’s wealthiest millennials and made his fortune as a biotech entrepreneur.

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  • The 38-year-old political novice is one of the America’s wealthiest millennials and made his fortune as a biotech entrepreneur.
  • The Harvard-educated son of Indian immigrants with a successful business pedigree presents himself as an anti-establishment outsider.
  • Associated Press reporter Bill Barrow says that Ramaswamy wants to be the candidate that “can return Trump’s ‘America First’ vision to the White House without the baggage”.

Trump’s biggest fan

  • Ramaswamy is a huge admirer of Donald Trump, calling him the “best president of the 21st century”.
  • But in a clear attempt to differentiate himself from the former president, he has sought to put forward policies that are more extreme than Trump’s agenda.

No more support for Ukraine

  • Writing on the American Conservative website he proclaimed a desire to follow the foreign policy path of Richard Nixon’s “cold and sober realism”.
  • Ramaswamy provided an illustration of how this would manifest itself under his presidency.
  • Citing the war in Ukraine and how his administration would negotiate a deal to end the conflict he wrote: “A good deal requires all parties to get something out of it.

Republican supporters?

  • His nationalistic populist foreign policy agenda and deeply conservative positions are now the hallmarks of the modern Republican party.
  • Yet polling ahead of the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses on January 15 2024 is not positive for Ramaswamy.
  • He is struggling to resonate with Republican voters and has been languishing in the polls, far behind Trump and other challengers.

Following in Trump’s shadow

  • Some observers have stressed Ramaswamy’s difficulties rest with his inability to consistently embody the outsider image that he wants to project.
  • So it looks like he is heading out of the race, with egg on his face.


Richard Hargy does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

The TV Answer Man - Making Television Easy Again!

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

OWINGS, Md., Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Having trouble streaming your favorite show or sports team? Can't tell the difference between an OLED TV and a QLED TV? Want to know how to save money buying a new TV or subscribing to a TV service?

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  • Can't tell the difference between an OLED TV and a QLED TV?
  • The TV Answer Man delivers daily news and how-to articles on the latest TV technologies, such as 4K TV and streaming, as well as tips on how to save money on new TVs and streaming subscriptions.
  • Journalists can contact Phillip Swann, The TV Answer Man, at [email protected] or 703-505-3064.
  • You can learn more about Phillip Swann, The TV Answer Man, here .

PONY Communications Wins Inc. Power Partner Award and 11 Other Prestigious Awards

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

VICTORIA, BC, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PONY Communications, a female-led, full-service PR & Social Media firm specializing in campaigns that generate widespread interest and credibility disrupting the status quo recognized for its work across a broad range of industries in the US and Canada. To date, PONY Comms has earned 12 awards for its impactful PR campaigns and coverage placements.

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  • To date, PONY Comms has earned 12 awards for its impactful PR campaigns and coverage placements.
  • This year, PONY Comms was recognized for its strategic thinking, creative campaigns, and unparalleled client service with Inc's Power Partner Award .
  • The winners were selected based on their customers' feedback and the pivotal role these companies played in their customers' success.
  • PONY Comms was honored in five categories: General Excellence, General PR, C-Suite Visibility, Media Relations, and Product PR.

AHF Demands WHO ‘Make it Right’ for Sex Abuse Survivors

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Friday, November 17, 2023

It’s bad enough the abuses happened at all – but they were not investigated adequately, and reforms were not implemented immediately.

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  • It’s bad enough the abuses happened at all – but they were not investigated adequately, and reforms were not implemented immediately.
  • And the survivors were abused again by meager compensation and support.
  • AHF has a long history of advocating for justice for sex abuse survivors and for decision-makers within the U.N. system to hold perpetrators accountable, dating back to the scandal at UNAIDS and its then Executive Director Michel Sidibé , who later resigned before his term ended.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare .

GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL DINNER SPEAKER ANNOUNCED

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its 2024 Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its 2024 Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
  • The Partnership's Annual Dinner is the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community's celebration of the past year's economic and community development successes and also provides a look forward into the future of the DSM region.
  • The dinner includes a reception that will begin at 5 p.m., with the keynote and dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m.
  • "We are excited to host our Annual Dinner as a time to celebrate our collective accomplishments as a community and look forward," said Mike McCoy, CEO of NCMIC and 2023 Board Chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL DINNER SPEAKER ANNOUNCED

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its 2024 Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its 2024 Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
  • The Partnership's Annual Dinner is the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community's celebration of the past year's economic and community development successes and also provides a look forward into the future of the DSM region.
  • The dinner includes a reception that will begin at 5 p.m., with the keynote and dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m.
  • "We are excited to host our Annual Dinner as a time to celebrate our collective accomplishments as a community and look forward," said Mike McCoy, CEO of NCMIC and 2023 Board Chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.