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Buffalo's Resurgence: CEO of Local Startup Returns to WNY, Riding the Wave of the Startup Boom

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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"It is truly remarkable to witness the transformation of Buffalo in the startup landscape," said DeWald.

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"It is truly remarkable to witness the transformation of Buffalo in the startup landscape," said DeWald.
This underscores Buffalo's emergence as a key player in fostering rapid and robust growth within the startup community.
HELIXintel is presently located at the University at Buffalo Incubator @ CBLS, a central hub for the local startup scene.
DeWald is enthusiastic about expanding the team in this thriving environment and continuing to positively impact the future of WNY's startup scene.

Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull Discusses Sex Abuse Suits Against Albany, Rensselaer County Jails Ahead of Adult Survivors Act Deadline

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull appeared on CBS 6 News to discuss lawsuits she's filing against Albany & Rensselaer County jails over the sexual abuse of female inmates, and an important claim deadline under the New York Adult Survivors Act.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull appeared on CBS 6 News to discuss lawsuits she's filing against Albany & Rensselaer County jails over the sexual abuse of female inmates, and an important claim deadline under the New York Adult Survivors Act.
The suits also contain documentation that, survivors say, provide evidence about the history and enablement of abuse within the facilities.
Now, Kull wants other survivors to know that the Adult Survivors Act deadline is fast approaching and will close on November 24, 2023.
You can learn more about NY women's prison sexual abuse lawsuits or discuss a potential case by contacting Levy Konigsberg.

Buffalo News Publishes Op-Ed by Zefiro CEO Curt Hopkins on Plugging Orphaned Wells in New York State

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Friday, June 23, 2023

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The op-ed, titled “Plugging Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells is Essential”, was published on June 18, 2023 under Buffalo News’ issues-oriented column “Another Voice”.

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The op-ed, titled “Plugging Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells is Essential”, was published on June 18, 2023 under Buffalo News’ issues-oriented column “Another Voice”.
Mr. Hopkins’ Buffalo News op-ed can be accessed through the following link: https://buffalonews.com/opinion/another-voice-plugging-orphaned-oil-and-...
On June 18, 2023, Buffalo News published the op-ed shown above authored by Zefiro CEO Curt Hopkins on the topic of plugging orphaned oil and gas wells in the state of New York.
In 2022, the United States Department of the Interior awarded New York State USD $25 million under its Initial Grant Program to go towards plugging orphaned oil and gas wells5.
We look forward to taking the next steps towards decommissioning these wells in markets to include New York State, and are thankful to be receiving media coverage as we move forward.”

Catena Media signs nationwide US media partnership with Lee Enterprises

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Monday, April 17, 2023

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STOCKHOLM, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catena Media today announces a long-term partnership to provide online sports betting and casino content to Lee Enterprises Inc, one of the largest newspaper publishers in the US.

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STOCKHOLM, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catena Media today announces a long-term partnership to provide online sports betting and casino content to Lee Enterprises Inc, one of the largest newspaper publishers in the US.
The partnership will allow Catena Media to further broaden its North American offering of high-quality, digital content addressing online sportsbook and casino gaming.
The posts will also be supported through Lee's social media channels, opening up new audiences for Catena Media.
Joe Battistoni, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Lee Enterprises, said: "This partnership with Catena Media enables us to expand our offerings in this space.

Tompkins Community Bank Names New Market Presidents in Dual Announcement

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Tompkins Community Bank announced the appointment of two new market presidents across its New York State footprint.

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Tompkins Community Bank announced the appointment of two new market presidents across its New York State footprint.
She also interacts routinely with the Tompkins WNY bank board on business development and strategy.
“Diane’s impact on both the Tompkins community and the community at large has been immeasurable over her remarkable career,” said Jim Fulmer, board chair of Tompkins Community Bank.
“Both Diane and Johanna have proven track records of leadership excellence and strong commitments to the communities they serve,” said John McKenna, president of Tompkins Community Bank.

Lee Enterprises achieves all fiscal-year guidance with strong fourth quarter results

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE), a digital-first subscription platform providing high quality, trusted, local news, information and a major platform for advertising in 77 markets, today reported preliminary fourth quarter fiscal 2022 financial results(2) for the period ended September 25, 2022.

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Total Digital Revenue was $240 million, a 27% increase over the prior year, and represented 31% of our total operating revenue.
On a standalone basis, revenue at TownNews totaled $31 million, a 14% increase over the prior year.
Management does not anticipate this continued evaluation to have any material impact on the preliminary financial results included in this earnings release.
They reflect our expectations, are not guarantees of performance and speak only as of the date the statement is made.

Wall of Faces: Mission Accomplished

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is proud to announce that after more than two decades of effort, at least one photo has been found for each of the 58,281 service members whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Today, the Wall of Faces tells these stories through photos and remembrances left by both friends and family members.
"While at a The Wall That Heals stop, a local veteran asked me to find his friend's name on The Wall.
Steve and Annie Delp began representing VVMF and the Wall of Faces project at Vietnam unit reunions in 2013.
The Delps took on the mission of obtaining the photos, cleaning them up and adding them to the Wall of Faces.

Buffalo native reimagines infamous Buffalo bank heists in historical fiction noir

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Friday, May 27, 2022

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PORTLAND, Ore., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindbuck Media Book Publicity shares imaginative new story by Buffalo author Stephen Eoannou:

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By the time I was finished, I knew I wanted to write about Al.
Rook grew that day from an idea into a novella, and then from a novella into novella trilogy, and finally to a novel."
Al Nussbaum is a man that FBI director J. Edgar Hoover once called "the most cunning fugitive in the country."
New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins calls Rook "a terrific Technicolor Noir that lives and breathes in the period [...] Clever, literate, and fun."

Tallysight Closes Strategic Financing Round, Adds Leaders in Sports, Media and Technology to Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The round is being led by Phoenix Capital Ventures (PCV) and includes several prominent investors from technology, sports, and media.

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The round is being led by Phoenix Capital Ventures (PCV) and includes several prominent investors from technology, sports, and media.
The firm also announced three new members of their Advisory board that will help guide the company's leadership as it experiences rapid growth.
Tallysight's first-of-its-kind digital publishing toolkit provides seamless ways for content creators - from individuals to large-scale publishers - to effortlessly develop, distribute, and monetize social sports gaming content.
The no-code, white-labeled platform allows publishers to automate and seamlessly integrate social gaming content - like expert picks, leaderboards, and affiliate monetization experiences - into their digital media and social channels.

Energage and The Buffalo News Bring Top Workplaces Back to Western New York

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Monday, August 16, 2021

Beginning in late August, organizations in the Western New York region with 35 or more employees are eligible to submit a nomination to be named among Buffalo's Top Workplaces.

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Beginning in late August, organizations in the Western New York region with 35 or more employees are eligible to submit a nomination to be named among Buffalo's Top Workplaces.
"We are happy to bring our Top Workplaces awards back to the Buffalo area, and to reignite our partnership with The Buffalo News," said Bob Helbig, media partnerships director for Energage.
"The Western New York region is home to many world-class companies that deserve recognition."
The Buffalo News, which is owned by Lee Newspapers, previously sponsored the Top Workplaces program in 2014 and 2015.