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Ørsted and Eversource Propose Updated Sunrise Wind Project for New York

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Eversource Energy, Sunrise, Wind, New Yorker, Capital region, Port of Coeymans, Investment, Workforce, Renewable energy

Sunrise Wind would deliver up to 924 megawatts of clean energy to New York.

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  • Sunrise Wind would deliver up to 924 megawatts of clean energy to New York.
  • “Sunrise Wind is ready-to-build and ready to make more historic investments in New York’s offshore wind economy, creating jobs and delivering economic benefits immediately,” said David Hardy, Group EVP and CEO Americas at Ørsted.
  • In a successful re-bid, Ørsted would become the sole owner of Sunrise Wind, while Eversource would remain contracted to lead the project’s onshore construction.
  • Ørsted and Eversource would then assess their options in determining the best path forward for Sunrise Wind and its assets.

LiveOnNY and The Greater NYC Black Nurses Association Join Forces to Promote Organ Donation Awareness and Support

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Eye, ANP, Research, New Yorker, OPO, Nursing, RN, Health equity, Greater, Organization, New York metropolitan area, Education

LiveOnNY and GNYCBNA represent a powerful alliance that aims to increase education and support at every stage of the organ donation journey.

Key Points: 
  • LiveOnNY and GNYCBNA represent a powerful alliance that aims to increase education and support at every stage of the organ donation journey.
  • "We are honored to embark on this journey with the Greater New York City Black Nurses Association," said LiveOnNY President and CEO Leonard Achan, RN, MA, ANP.
  • "The Greater NYC Black Nurses Association is proud to support LiveOnNY to address the critical need for increased organ and tissue donation awareness and support, particularly within minority communities," said GNYCBNA President, Dr. Dewi Brown-Deveaux.
  • Learn more about LiveOnNY at: http://www.LiveOnNY.org
    Learn more about The Greater NYC Black Nurses Association at: https://gnycbna.org/

Apple scores record 13 Academy Award nominations, as culture-moving feature “Killers of the Flower Moon” lands 10 historic nominations for Best Picture, Best Actress for Lily Gladstone and Best Director for Martin Scorsese

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Software, Film & Motion Pictures, Internet, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Momentum, British Academy Film Awards, Best Actress, Design, American Film Institute, Formula One, Apple TV, Multimedia, Film, Lily Gladstone, Academy Awards, History, Best Costume Design, First Nations in Manitoba, Flower, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Osage Nation, New Yorker, Visual Effects Society, Native Americans, Fox, Mole, Bryce Dallas Howard, Best Supporting Actor, Apple, Lilium, Best Original Score, Film industry

Today, Apple was recognized with a record 13 Academy Award nominations, including 10 nominations for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director Martin Scorsese, Best Actress Lily Gladstone, Best Supporting Actor Robert De Niro, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Film Editing and Best Cinematography.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Apple was recognized with a record 13 Academy Award nominations, including 10 nominations for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director Martin Scorsese, Best Actress Lily Gladstone, Best Supporting Actor Robert De Niro, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Film Editing and Best Cinematography.
  • Martin Scorsese also makes history as he becomes the most-nominated living director, bringing his total to 10 total lifetime Academy Award nominations for Best Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240123857536/en/
    Apple Original Films' "Killers of the Flower Moon" was recognized with 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (Martin Scorsese), and Best Actress in a Leading Role (Lily Gladstone).
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Apple Original Films’ epic feature “Napoleon,” from Ridley Scott, earned three Academy Award nominations for Best Costume Design, Best Production Design and Best Visual Effects.

LiveOnNY Achieves a Second Record-Breaking Year with a 50% Increase in Organ and Tissue Donors Across the New York Metro Region Over the Last Two Years

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Family, ANP, New Yorker, OPO, RN, Life, Culture, Face, Friends, Communication, New York metropolitan area

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOnNY, the federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for the NY Metro region, reached another milestone achievement in organ and tissue donation. Since implementing a three-year strategic plan 24 months ago, LiveOnNY continues to witness an extraordinary 50% increase in organ and tissue donors, underscoring the remarkable and continuing generosity of New Yorkers to give the ultimate gift, the gift of organ donation. The gift of life.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOnNY, the federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for the NY Metro region, reached another milestone achievement in organ and tissue donation.
  • Since implementing a three-year strategic plan 24 months ago, LiveOnNY continues to witness an extraordinary 50% increase in organ and tissue donors, underscoring the remarkable and continuing generosity of New Yorkers to give the ultimate gift, the gift of organ donation.
  • LiveOnNY prioritized engaging with New Yorkers to discuss organ donation in an effort to increase donation by addressing the many myths, misconceptions, and disparities of communication within New York communities and cultures.
  • More and more individuals and families within every New York community and culture are being inspired by each other to save lives by becoming organ donors.

When It Comes to Family Caregiving, Women Bear the Burden in New York: AARP NY Report

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Woman, Associate, New Yorker, Senate, AARP, State, Housekeeping, Ageing, Quality of life, Dehumanization, Love, Shoulder, Caregiver, Advocacy, Transport, Parent, Legislature, Residential care

ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in New York State are nearly twice as likely than men to be caregivers for a loved one, according to a new report by AARP New York that also finds women in New York age 40 and older who are currently providing care are likely to be 58 years old and caring for their 80-year-old mother, helping with a wide range of daily living assistance from shopping to nursing tasks.

Key Points: 
  • "The survey of women caregivers gives a clear indication how women across the state are playing a vital role in making sure their aging and often ailing family members are properly cared for every day."
  • The report focusing on the responses from women caregivers gleaned insights from women who say they are currently providing care or had previously done so.
  • I look forward to working with my partners at AARP to realize the potential of this report."
  • "Senator Cleare and Assemblymember Kim are fierce advocates for older New Yorkers, and we're honored to team up with them once again.

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Awards $172 Million in Grants To Advance Health Equity Across New York State

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Accounting, Health, Immigration, COVID-19, Employment, New Yorker, Food, Commons, Child, Housing, State, Basic needs, Mental, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, School, Palliative care, Hospice, Community, Case management, Mental health, Public, Education, Nursing, Finger Lakes, Disability, Hospital, Refugee, Angelina Jolie, Headquarters, Organization, Upstate New York, Combat, New York Foundling, Infant

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation today announced it has awarded 514 grants totaling $172 million to support nonprofit organizations addressing community health needs and disparities in health outcomes across New York State in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • In response to a range of urgent health crises in New York, the Foundation increased funding to address the mental health crisis by 40% year-over-year, with the majority of grants dedicated to programs supporting youth.
  • Grant recipients include community-based organizations, healthcare providers, food banks, social service centers, nursing homes, schools, federally qualified health centers, and trade associations.
  • In the five years since its inception, the Foundation has now awarded approximately 2,700 grants totaling more than $800 million.
  • Our 2024 grants will provide over 500 nonprofits with the resources to bolster innovative and life-changing programs across New York State.

Preparing for Takeoff: Chase Opens its Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at New York’s LaGuardia Airport Today and Unveils Latest Expansion of its Airport Lounge Network

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Banking, Travel, Professional Services, Other Transport, Food, Beverage, Air, Transport, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Other Travel, Finance, JPMorgan Chase, LaGuardia Airport, New Yorker, Mezzanine, Multimedia, Partnership, Chase, Imagination, Terminal, United, LGA, VIP, Coffee, Etihad Airways, Wine, Culture, Nature, Club, JFK, Nightclub

Today, Chase is opening the newest Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Key Points: 
  • Today, Chase is opening the newest Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116052832/en/
    Additionally, Chase will further expand its lounge network with a new lounge location at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • This location will offer the signature Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club experience.
  • Photos and additional media details about the new LaGuardia Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club are available upon request.

AI and Robotics Expert Kate Darling to Deliver Keynote at 2024 Internet2 Community Exchange

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Slate, Artificial intelligence, Atlantic Ocean, WIRED, The New Breed, Research, Cisco, Ethics, Policy, ServiceNow, Ciena, AI, Information Society Project, New Yorker, The New Yorker, History, Animal, Emerging technologies, Oracle, IEEE Spectrum, NPR, Harvard University, BBC, Education, Medical device

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Darling — a leading expert in technology, ethics, and policy — will deliver the opening keynote at the 2024 Internet2 Community Exchange, March 4-7 in Chicago.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Darling — a leading expert in technology, ethics, and policy — will deliver the opening keynote at the 2024 Internet2 Community Exchange , March 4-7 in Chicago.
  • She will prompt — and answer — thought-provoking questions to examine what society's relationship with robots and AI could look like in the future.
  • The 2024 Internet2 Community Exchange will convene CIOs and other research and higher education leaders from institutions around the world.
  • To learn more and secure your spot, visit the 2024 Internet2 Community Exchange website .

Mucinex and TV Personality Nick Viall Celebrates New Product with Pop-Up Café Offering New Yorkers Free Coffee

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Monday, January 15, 2024
IQVIA, Congestion, Sore throat, New Yorker, Life, Kick start, Reckitt, Viall, Work, Coffee, Fever, Transport, Sensation, Marketing, Dietary supplement

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When you're suffering from cold and flu symptoms – whether it be a cough, congestion, sore throat, or fever – symptoms seem to feel worse when we first wake up. And if you're a busy person on the go, this can be especially disruptive to an already long day ahead.

Key Points: 
  • And if you're a busy person on the go, this can be especially disruptive to an already long day ahead.
  • "And when those disruptive cold and flu symptoms do hit, we always feel worse upon waking up.
  • Mucinex Kickstart provides powerful fast-acting multi-symptom relief and instant cooling sensation, giving consumers that morning kick to help them make a strong come back."
  • As part of this experience, New Yorkers will be treated to a complimentary cup of coffee, served by a fleet of baristas and award-winning podcast host, TV personality, and bestselling author Nick Viall the morning January 17th.

2024 TomTom Traffic Index: New York Takes #1 Spot for the Most U.S. Traffic Jams

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
CO2, TomTom, City, Congestion, Tree, New Yorker, Rail transport

The report found that New York was both the slowest and the #1 most congested in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The report found that New York was both the slowest and the #1 most congested in the U.S.
  • The report identifies how traffic affects residents in New York, from time and cost to emissions.
  • New Yorkers spent $421 on gas, with $103 stemming from traffic jams alone.
  • Visitors can also access real-time traffic data to identify how long their commute will take, current traffic jams and information about the busiest traffic days of the year.