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CUNY SPH'S Sexual and Reproductive Justice Hub receives a major boost in NYS budget

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
Education, Health policy, Mortality, Public, Assembly, Roe v. Wade, Social media, Reproductive rights, Public health, Woman, Safety, CUNY, Health, SRJ, Research, Infant, Senate, Curriculum, LGBTQ, Student affairs, City University, NYS, Social justice, Disease, Birth control

The work underway at the SRJ Hub reflects this holistic vision through its research training, and advocacy efforts.

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  • The work underway at the SRJ Hub reflects this holistic vision through its research training, and advocacy efforts.
  • "I was proud to lead the effort to advocate for funding for the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Hub at CUNY SPH," said Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas.
  • When we invest in sexual and reproductive justice, we are supporting essential health care and socioeconomic stability for every New Yorker.
  • "New York State's funding for CUNY SPH and the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Hub will greatly aid the school's mission-driven commitment to exposing and mitigating these impacts.

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Awards $250,000 to Support Clinical Research Network for Duchenne Babies Identified by Newborn Screening

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024
University, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, NBS, American College, REDCap, Hospital, NIH, Male, MD, Partnership, Research, Natural history, Life, ACMG, Patient, PPMD, Database, Diagnosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, NYS, Clinical trial, Medical genetics, Infant, Pharmaceutical industry

The initiative aims to support newborn screening implementation efforts, inform clinical care guidelines for young patients, and lay the foundation for expansion of the network across states.

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  • The initiative aims to support newborn screening implementation efforts, inform clinical care guidelines for young patients, and lay the foundation for expansion of the network across states.
  • In October 2023 , New York Governor Hochul signed bill S6814/A5042, making Duchenne newborn screening mandatory for all babies born in the state.
  • Dr. Lee's project, referred to as Baby Duchenne, aims to establish a collaborative clinical network and database to enroll and prospectively follow all babies identified by newborn screening in NYS with genetically confirmed Duchenne.
  • Dr. Lee's team will leverage the currently established clinical network of pediatric neuromuscular centers initially designated for spinal muscular atrophy newborn screening to build a network infrastructure to capture all Duchenne diagnoses identified via newborn screening in NYS.

Tallarna Wins NYSERDA Award to Stimulate Actionable LMI Building Retrofits

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Alternative Energy, Construction & Property, Data Management, Energy, Green Technology, Sustainability, Insurance, Technology, Professional Services, Environment, Software, Data Analytics, Utilities, Policy, Housing, AmTrust Bank, Partnership, Carbon, Development, ESI, NYS, LMI, Property management

Tallarna , a climate tech and finance platform for sustainable impact, today announced that it has been awarded a $1 million contract by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to stimulate actionable building retrofits in the Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) rental sector.

Key Points: 
  • Tallarna , a climate tech and finance platform for sustainable impact, today announced that it has been awarded a $1 million contract by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to stimulate actionable building retrofits in the Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) rental sector.
  • For one municipality, it has made a 3,000-home retrofit actionable, with the majority of the capital costs being privately financed.
  • However, with high retrofit costs and an exhausted senior debt capacity, many landlords struggle to fund the necessary building upgrades.
  • As such, we are delighted to be working with NYSERDA and our partners on scaling and actioning LMI retrofits.

El Diario Honors Exceptional Latinas Inspiring Future Generations

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
Publishing, Women, Consumer, Communications, Media, PIX, TelevisaUnivision, Wells Fargo, News, NASA, Accounting, Portfolio management, Policy, NYCEDC, JPL, Associate, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Woman, Food, Digital, New York Community Trust, Education, LUNA, Pediatrics, Social work, Montefiore, NYS, Mental health, El Diario La Prensa, Assistant professor, Reproductive rights, MD, Friends, Univision, Angelica, Management

El Diario receives nominations from colleagues, peers and friends to recognize the work of these activists, artists, leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, scientists, journalists, and more.

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  • El Diario receives nominations from colleagues, peers and friends to recognize the work of these activists, artists, leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, scientists, journalists, and more.
  • This annual awards ceremony highlights notable Latinas inspiring new generations of women in their respective communities.
  • We have put together a list of truly outstanding Latina that are paving the way for new generations,” said Carmen Villavicencio, Executive Editor of El Diario.
  • In 1963, it merged with El Diario de Nueva York, forming El Diario/La Prensa, as it is known nowadays.

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Members of Columbian Financial Group; Maintains Under Review With Negative Implications Status

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Constellation, Mortality, Social, Marginal, News, Credit, AM Best, CFG, Risk management, CLIC, Pressure, Financial services, NYS, ALL, Mutual Life Insurance Company, Life insurance

Concurrently, AM Best has maintained the under review with negative implications status for these Credit Ratings (ratings).

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, AM Best has maintained the under review with negative implications status for these Credit Ratings (ratings).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

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

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星期二, 三月 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.

Our Elders Deserve Better: Families Unite in Their Plea with Governor Hochul to Increase Nursing Home Funding

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星期三, 三月 27, 2024
Community, Kathy Hochul, Risk, Nursing, Nursing home, NYS, Medicaid, Elderly care, Workforce

"They are not seeking handouts; they are individuals who have given back to their communities and country throughout their lifetimes."

Key Points: 
  • "They are not seeking handouts; they are individuals who have given back to their communities and country throughout their lifetimes."
  • VanVliet and other families are urgently asking NYS residents to STAND UP to the Governor telling her that NY's older adults deserve better.
  • More than 1,000 nursing homes have closed since 2015, and workforce levels are at their lowest since 1994.
  • Families are united in their plea to Governor Hochul: watch their video message.

Actress Julianne Michelle Hosted a Fundraising Dinner on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. for Mommy's Heart

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024
Speech, EIN, Personality, Atlas, Mental, PALM, Child, Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting, Doctor of Philosophy, Judiciary committee, Volunteering, The Capital Grille, NYS, Mommy, Wellness, Water, Multimedia, Parent, Vulnerable, Heart, Fear, Residential care

The evening included cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and dessert overlooking the ocean.

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  • The evening included cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and dessert overlooking the ocean.
  • Guests received gift bags featuring gift cards from The Capital Grille and Noho Nails custom luxury nail kits.
  • Event volunteers included Brian Ross, Judi Bukaitz, Peter Kozdroj, Amy Caron, Aleta Hansen, Corey Malik Steele, Dan Cohen, and Beth Russo Cohen.
  • The Mommy's Heart bill proposal was introduced by NYS Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright to the Judiciary Committee in Albany, NY.

LiveOnNY and The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State Unite to Enhance Organ Donation Education and Advocacy

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024
OPO, RN, CFRE, Today, Transplant, Education, Patient, Public, Eye, NYS, ANP, Collaboration, New York metropolitan area, Practitioner, Nursing

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOnNY, the federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for the NY Metro region will work jointly with The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State (The NPA) to raise awareness for organ donation and provide support for nurse practitioners across the state.

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  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOnNY, the federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for the NY Metro region will work jointly with The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State (The NPA) to raise awareness for organ donation and provide support for nurse practitioners across the state.
  • By harnessing the influential role of nurse practitioners in healthcare, the collaboration seeks to advocate for the critical importance of organ donation and transplantation.
  • "By working with The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State, we will amplify our message and leverage the expertise of nurse practitioners to make a meaningful impact on organ donation awareness and education."
  • The NPA is the only statewide professional association of nurse practitioners in New York, nearly 30,000 of whom are licensed to practice throughout New York State.

Campaign to Repeal New York's Multibillion Dollar Stock Transfer Tax Rebate Takes Aim at Governor Hochul, Legislators and Corporate Naysayers

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024
Transfer, Homelessness, SUNY, Letter, Assembly, Sanitation, Tax, STT, Education, CBC, Common, School, Political campaign staff, Sleep, STTR, Security, Sale, Transport, Student, Crime, CUNY, Housing, NYS, New Yorker, Campaign, Cat, Book, Firefighter, DSM-IV codes, Coalition for the Homeless, Sadness, Senate, State, Legislation, Police, Cryptocurrency

Their responses will be tabulated and reported on the Campaign's website GreedvsNeed.org describing if they "Support Greed" or "Support Need."

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  • Their responses will be tabulated and reported on the Campaign's website GreedvsNeed.org describing if they "Support Greed" or "Support Need."
  • Nonresponders will be tabulated as supporting greed and will be publicly admonished and become the focus of the statewide Greed V$ Need Campaign.
  • From 1905 to 1981, New York State collected a tiny one-tenth of one percent tax called the Stock Transfer Tax (STT) on the sale of corporate stocks.
  • Some leading legislators are saying, "Now is not the right time to repeal the STTR."