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The New York Academy of Medicine Launches Initiative to Build Health Systems Resilience

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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New York, NY, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), an innovator in public health for more than 176 years, launches its first initiative in a multiyear plan to help build more resilient health systems in the era of climate change.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), an innovator in public health for more than 176 years, launches its first initiative in a multiyear plan to help build more resilient health systems in the era of climate change.
  • NYAM’s Designing Health Systems Resilience program will begin to establish a community of practice among health executives, public health officials, payers, and policy-makers as a first step toward building a “Roadmap to Resilience,” providing recommendations for programming and partnerships to support healthcare and public health system resilience across New York.
  • Designing Health Systems Resilience is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors, including the Commonwealth Fund, Mount Sinai Health System, Netflix, and Northwell Health, and our media partner City & State New York.
  • Future phases of NYAM’s work with public health and health systems will explore support of resilience strategies and assessment for impact, sustainability, and potential for broader replication.

Greenberg Traurig's Mark Glaser Recognized on City & State's 2024 '50 Over 50' List

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark F. Glaser, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, is among the professionals recognized on the 2024 City & State New York "Fifty Over 50" list.

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  • Mark F. Glaser, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, is among the professionals recognized on the 2024 City & State New York "Fifty Over 50" list
    ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark F. Glaser , a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Albany office , is among the professionals recognized on the 2024 City & State New York "Fifty Over 50" list .
  • City & State notes Glaser is "a leading state expert in government ethics" who "is driven to provide premier service to his clients."
  • As chief ethics counsel for the assembly, Glaser was a principal draftsman of the 1987 Ethics in Government Act.
  • As an active member of the community, he also frequently lectures on lobbying laws, ethics, procurement, and related compliance matters.

Guidehouse's Anaita Kasad Receives City & State NY's Responsible 100 Award for 2023

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Kasad spent her career in consulting working with several NY state and city agencies on vital issues including public housing, disaster recovery, transportation, grants management, and operations.

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  • Kasad spent her career in consulting working with several NY state and city agencies on vital issues including public housing, disaster recovery, transportation, grants management, and operations.
  • She works alongside her clients, providing expertise in project management, customer experience, organizational design and governance, business process reengineering, and data analytics.
  • "It is a tremendous honor to be named among this group of stellar leaders whose work is making life better in communities in New York City and across the state," said Kasad.
  • A Great Place to Work® certified company globally, Guidehouse is widely recognized for its people, culture, support, flexibility, and leadership.

Approximately 1,800 Survivors of Sexual Assault File Lawsuits Against New York For Being Sexually Assaulted by Correctional Staff While Incarcerated

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- The State of New York, the City of New York, and 20 counties are among the defendants that have been named in a series of individual civil actions alleging that as many as 1,771 individuals were sexually assaulted while incarcerated in facilities run by the New York State Department of Correctional Services (DOCS), the New York City Department of Correction (DOC), and county-run Departments of Correction throughout New York State. The lawsuits were filed under the Adult Survivors Act ("ASA") by attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP, a leading, full-service law firm with decades of experience representing survivors of traumatic and catastrophic events.

Key Points: 
  • Slater Slater Schulman LLP represents the largest number of survivors of prison abuse committed in New York State.
  • "Our clients endured absolute horrors while incarcerated in New York State – each story is worse than the next.
  • The ASA's extended window for filing lawsuits constituted a significant milestone in addressing the profound abuse endured by these survivors.
  • NOTE: Individuals seeking to be linked to resources for sexual assault survivors can call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

Kirby McInerney Announces $6.5 Million False Claims Act Settlement against a Medical Practice that Paid Kickbacks for Patient Referrals through False “Rental” Agreements

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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On behalf of its client, Kirby McInerney filed the False Claims Act qui tam (whistleblower) lawsuit in 2018 against the radiology practice Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services P.C.

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  • On behalf of its client, Kirby McInerney filed the False Claims Act qui tam (whistleblower) lawsuit in 2018 against the radiology practice Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services P.C.
  • After Kirby McInerney filed the whistleblower case, the federal and New York State governments investigated and decided to intervene in the case and pursue the claims.
  • As part of the settlement, Gramercy Cardiac and Dr. Rentrop will pay the government $6.5 million and have admitted to their misconduct.
  • We are proud to have stopped them,” said Randall Fox , who handled the case for Kirby McInerney together with David Kovel .

Cybersecurity’s Elite Crowned as CrowdStrike Customer Excellence Award Winners at Fal.Con 2023

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Fal.Con 2023 -- CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced the winners of its 2023 Customer Excellence Awards at Fal.Con 2023 , the company’s marquee annual event and cybersecurity’s must-attend conference.

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  • Fal.Con 2023 -- CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced the winners of its 2023 Customer Excellence Awards at Fal.Con 2023 , the company’s marquee annual event and cybersecurity’s must-attend conference.
  • This year’s award winners include:
    The CrowdStrike Protector of the Year is obsessed with building a more secure future and making the world a safer place.
  • The CrowdStrike Hero of the Year recognizes cybersecurity excellence in the Public Sector.
  • The Hero of the Year award winner drives modern security programs, innovation and services that safeguard citizens, their communities and society overall.

THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, is pleased to announce the election of five exceptional individuals to its Board of Directors: Danielle Brown, SVP, Data Enablement and Category Strategy, Disney Advertising; Latraviette D. Smith-Wilson, EVP & Chief Marketing & Equity Officer, Horizon Media; Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediacom; Fuquan Collins, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Turner Construction; and Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times Best Selling Author.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome our new board members to the BroSis family," said Khary Lazarre-White, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Brotherhood Sister Sol.
  • "We welcome all of these amazing leaders to our Board with open arms," said Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, Co-Chair of BroSis' Board of Directors and CEO of MediaCo.
  • The organization's board members have played a pivotal role in the work of BroSis – helping youth to navigate challenges, celebrate their identities, and unlock their full potential.
  • "I'm excited to join BroSis' Board of Directors and contribute my passion for creativity and media," said Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediaCom.

Greenberg Traurig's India Sneed Joins CLEO Advisory Council Following Unanimous Board of Directors Vote

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorney India L. Sneed joins the Advisory Council of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) following a unanimous vote by the CLEO Board of Directors. As a CLEO Advisory Council member, Sneed will help CLEO "realize its vision of preparing students from diverse backgrounds to become lawyers and instill in them a passion for social justice, community service, excellence, and leadership," the organization noted.

Key Points: 
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorney India L. Sneed joins the Advisory Council of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) following a unanimous vote by the CLEO Board of Directors.
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorney India L. Sneed joins the Advisory Council of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) following a unanimous vote by the CLEO Board of Directors.
  • I am excited and grateful to have been selected to serve on the CLEO Advisory Council," Sneed said.
  • I am very excited that India will now serve on the CLEO Advisory Council.

SHARC Energy Receives Purchase Order for Brooklyn Development Supported by Governor of New York

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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SHARC Energy has completed the final submittal process with its New York State representative HIGHMARK and has received a purchase order for a SHARC 660 Wastewater Energy Transfer (“WET”) system to be included in the initial phase of the development.

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  • SHARC Energy has completed the final submittal process with its New York State representative HIGHMARK and has received a purchase order for a SHARC 660 Wastewater Energy Transfer (“WET”) system to be included in the initial phase of the development.
  • In December 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction had begun for the redevelopment of the former 27-acre Brooklyn Developmental Center property in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood.
  • The initial phase of the development is comprised of two buildings featuring a SHARC system and a PIRANHA system.
  • The Company is working with HIGHMARK on the final submittal for the PIRANHA system and expects that purchase order soon.

CleanCapital Accelerates Community Solar in New York with 26 MW Acquisition

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CleanCapital, a diversified clean energy company focused on middle-market solar and storage, today announced it has closed on a portfolio of new construction community solar assets from EDF Renewables in Upstate New York. The portfolio includes three 6.7-megawatt (MW) projects—all of which are expected to complete construction this month—along with a 6.4 MW project on a former landfill that will commence construction later this year. Once in operation, the solar sites will deliver low-cost, renewable electricity to the communities of Herkimer, St. Lawrence, and Oneida Counties. In addition to developing the projects, EDF Renewables is also serving as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the projects on behalf of CleanCapital.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CleanCapital , a diversified clean energy company focused on middle-market solar and storage, today announced it has closed on a portfolio of new construction community solar assets from EDF Renewables in Upstate New York.
  • "The State of New York is at an acceleration point in its community solar programs and is fast approaching its goal of 6 GW of solar by 2025," stated Julia Bell, Chief Commercial Officer at CleanCapital.
  • "We are thrilled to contribute to the expansion of community solar in New York," said Rod Viens, Vice President & General Manager, Distribution-Scale Power at EDF Renewables.
  • "This acquisition continues our collaboration with CleanCapital, which began in 2021 with the acquisition of EDF Renewables' Massachusetts solar assets.