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Cynthia Malone wins Oxford DPhil spot to reframe conservation science
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New York conservation scientist Cynthia Malone has been accepted to Oxford to study riverine ecosystems in Guyana through a project centered on Black and Indigenous knowledge.
NIB New York replaces NYSPSP as the public face of New York’s blind employment program
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The New York State Preferred Source Program for New Yorkers Who Are Blind has rebranded as NIB New York, or NIBNY, in Albany.
MKH Acquisition takes controlling stake in Aura Labs
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MKH Acquisition LLC has acquired a controlling stake in Aura Labs Inc., a technology venture studio focused on consumer apps and AI products.
8it brings Family Meal back with Puerto Rican pool party for NYC hospitality workers
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8it will host Family Meal Vol. 21: Puerto Rican Pool Party on Monday, Aug. 17 at Aliya in Brooklyn, followed by a late-night after-party in Williamsburg.
Satish Jha to headline investor events in Boston, DC and New York
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Startup Angel Bazaar is bringing accredited investors, founders and startup leaders to three U.S. cities this month for networking and pitch-focused events aimed at long-term value creation.
Jim Chou wins top prize at 2026 Washington International Piano Competition
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Dr. Jim Chou of New York City won the Grand Prize at the 2026 Washington International Piano Competition in Washington, D.C., after four days of performances by 21 pianists from around the world.
O'Connor Injury Law Sponsors FerryHawks Irish Heritage Night
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O’Connor Injury Law served as presenting sponsor of Irish Heritage Night at a Staten Island FerryHawks game on July 25 and gave away 100 free tickets to local families.
Tokyo has no second-home tax as New York surcharge begins
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Housing Japan says Tokyo remains free of pied-à-terre, vacancy and non-resident property taxes just as New York City’s new surcharge on qualifying second homes took effect July 1, 2026. The contrast could matter for U.S. buyers comparing long-term…
Jeen warns AI pilots need governance to scale
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Jeen is urging enterprise leaders to rethink AI buying after Ai4 in Las Vegas, citing research that most pilots fail to deliver measurable returns.
Mildred Elley College wins Middle States accreditation
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Mildred Elley College has received Middle States institutional accreditation, a step that places the Albany-based school among recognized higher-education institutions.
Hill Wallack grows to 10 offices across six states
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Hill Wallack LLP has expanded into California and now operates 10 offices across six states, a move that reflects how remote hearings, electronic filings and virtual client work are reshaping legal services.
CDAO Government 2026 returns to Washington with focus on AI and data modernization
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CDAO Government 2026 is set for Washington, D.C., bringing senior public sector data, AI and digital leaders together for two days of sessions on operationalizing AI, modernizing infrastructure and improving citizen services.
Stand Up for Science panel to examine science, democracy and climate at Climate Week
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Stand Up for Science will host a public panel in Midtown on Sept. 23 during New York Climate Week 2026. The event will bring together climate scientists and science advocates to discuss why democratic decision-making and scientific urgency are…
Romano Law lands on Inc. 5000 for the first time
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Romano Law PLLC has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 3,949 after posting 63% revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. The debut appearance highlights how the New York-based firm’s flat-fee model and nationwide expansion are reshaping…
Ford condemns vandalized Las Vegas political sign as CrimeSolver offers $5,000 reward
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Nevada Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford responded after a political sign near Sunset Road and Buffalo Drive in Las Vegas was defaced with a swastika across Gavin Newsom’s face.
FDLA opens United Palace to the public and launches $40,000 designer grant
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Fashion Designers of Latin America closed New York Fashion Week with an immersive tribute to Dominican designer Giannina Azar at The Theater at United Palace in Washington Heights.
XGLOBE expands New York push to rebuild local economies
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XGLOBE Corporation said it is taking its corrective ecosystem and XGuardians Movement to cities across New York State, with a focus on small businesses, community response, and local economic resilience.
FDLA wraps NYFW SS27 with 5 days of Latin American fashion programming
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Fashion Designers of Latin America closed its New York Fashion Week SS/2027 season after five days of shows, editorial events and marketplace activations across New York City from Sept. 11-15. The program spotlighted Latin American designers,…
Gana Weinstein earns Chambers Spotlight ranking for Illinois securities litigation
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Gana Weinstein LLP was ranked in the Chambers USA Spotlight Guide 2027 for Securities Litigation in Illinois, adding outside recognition to the firm’s investor-side disputes practice.
Bugatti Collection returns to NYFW with luxury luggage and apparel
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Bugatti Collection returned to New York Fashion Week for its third season with Runway 7, showing travel apparel and luxury luggage aimed at American shoppers.
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