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Dr. Mason Pimsler discusses New York’s aid-in-dying law on 77 WABC
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Dr. Mason Blake Pimsler, the medical correspondent for 77 WABC, joined John Catsimatidis on The Cats Roundtable to discuss New York’s new Medical Aid in Dying Act. The law sets strict eligibility, consent and safeguard rules for terminally ill…
AHEAD Forum to host Universal Oneness celebration in New York City
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AHEAD Forum plans a large Raksha Bandhan gathering in New York City on Aug. 29, bringing together Hindu, faith and community groups from across the U.S. The event will feature RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and is pitched as a message of unity, civic…
Gross Law Firm explains New York’s new criminal discovery rules
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Gross Law Firm says New York’s 2025 amendments to Criminal Procedure Law Article 245 give prosecutors more room to avoid dismissal when discovery deadlines are missed, even as defendants keep the right to disclosure.
Joseph Maya named to Best Lawyers for employment and education law
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Maya Murphy, P.C. announced that Managing Partner Joseph Maya was selected for the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in Employment Law and Education Law. The recognition highlights his practice across New York and Connecticut, where he…
CPR Inc. opens first New York digital communications center in Rochester
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Caribbean Preparedness & Response, Inc. has opened its first Digital Communication Center outside Puerto Rico at Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School in Rochester, backed by New York State funding.
Texas Trust Law attorney Zach Wiewel earns third straight Texas Rising Star honor
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Austin estate planning attorney Zachary B. Wiewel of Texas Trust Law was named to the 2026 Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers, his third consecutive selection.
Sharon Appelbaum named 2026 Woman of Influence in Law
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The San Diego Business Journal recognized Appelbaum Law founder Sharon Appelbaum as one of its 2026 Women of Influence in Law. The honor spotlights her work in white collar defense, government investigations and complex criminal matters across…
Brewer brings Noah Peters back as New York partner
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Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors has rehired litigator Noah Peters as a partner in its New York office after his post at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets names Lindy Fursman as executive director
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The government-led Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets has appointed former New Zealand climate adviser Lindy Fursman to lead its secretariat ahead of Climate Week NYC and the UN climate talks in Antalya.
The New York Women's Foundation names Tanya M. Odom co-chair
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The New York Women’s Foundation has appointed Tanya M. Odom as co-chair of its Board of Directors alongside Mary Baglivo.
Giavanna Lyerly to represent the U.S. at Miss Super Model International in Thailand
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Giavanna Lyerly, a 19-year-old South Carolina model, college student and humanitarian, has been crowned Miss Super Model International USA and will compete in Thailand Oct. 18–24, 2026. Her bid brings together a modeling career, major service work…
Capitale leans into luxury as New York courts global visitors
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Capitale, the historic Manhattan event venue inside the former Bowery Savings Bank, hosted FIFA’s gala dinner during New York’s World Cup festivities, positioning itself as a symbol of the city’s push to reclaim its luxury image.
CBiLink lands two New York banking deployments for AI and data governance
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CBiLink said Aug. 4 that it signed a definitive agreement with a leading New York global bank for fully on-premise generative AI and brought a data governance platform into production at another major New York international bank.
Xentra Transport says New York still needs real couriers
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Xentra Transport argues that New York businesses still need dispatcher-backed couriers for time-sensitive work that delivery apps cannot reliably handle.
WhitsonLaw adds divorce support consultant for family law clients
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WhitsonLaw PLLC has appointed John J. Haverlick, LCSW-R, as Divorce Support Consultant, effective Aug. 12, 2026, to help New York family law clients manage the stress and decision-making that often come with divorce and custody cases.
CASM launches training platform for New York property managers
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The Community Association School of Management has launched an online training platform for property and community-association managers across New York. The goal is to reduce turnover-driven knowledge loss, speed onboarding, and standardize…
Mary B. Hevener joins The Wagner Law Group as partner in New York
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The Wagner Law Group named Mary B. Hevener as a partner in its New York office on Aug. 3, adding a veteran ERISA, employee benefits and executive compensation lawyer.
SoCom expands into a year-round social commerce platform
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Social Commerce Holdings is unifying its events, media and membership businesses under SoCom after acquiring assets of the SoCom conference.
Most New York LLCs begin publication within 30 days, report says
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An industry report from LLC Publishers analyzed 845 New York LLC publication orders and found a median 30-day gap between formation and first notice, with 12.5% starting after the 120-day filing deadline.
Influential Women honors Veronica Van Doran for communications and military service
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Influential Women is spotlighting Veronica Van Doran, an Account Services Manager at Butler/Till in Rochester, for her work spanning marketing, public relations and Army Reserve public affairs.
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