First new academic building in nearly 50 years stands as lasting tribute to a visionary leader NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York (SUNY) and a global leader in creative education, today announced the opening of the Joyce F. Brown Academic Building, named by a resolution unanimously passed by the FIT Board of Trustees in honor of the president's 27 years of service and transformative leadership. Located on West 28th Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues, the new building will be a destination to advance creativity, innovation, and opportunity while also providing students with the resources to excel in art and design, fashion, business, and technology.

Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Reps. Steve Womack (R-AR-3) and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-7) named 2025 CDFI Congressional Champions WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its 41st Annual Conference (OFN41), Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) presents Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Reps. Steve Womack (R-AR-3) and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-7) with the CDFI Congressional Champion Award.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The state's petroleum watchdog has issued its annual report validating claims that Californians have overpaid tens of billions of dollars at the pump over the last decade due to the consolidated gasoline refining industry, an estimated $59 billion in overcharges from 2015 thru 2024.

The Frost Symphony Orchestra, Under the Direction of Gerard Schwarz, Played "San Juan Hill: A New York Story," Composed by Frost School Professor Etienne Charles, Presented as Part of the Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival at Lincoln Center CORAL GABLES, Fla., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a testament to the excellence of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and the Frost Symphony Orchestra, 70 Frost School students traveled from Miami to New York City to perform "San Juan Hill: A New York Story," with Etienne Charles & Creole Soul, under the direction of Frost Symphony Orchestra Director Gerard Schwarz, to a sold-out crowd in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, on Thurs., Oct. 23. Composed by Frost School …

Proposed Offer Represents 51% Premium to Unaffected Stock Price LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- George Raymond Zage III and James Fu Bin Lu (together, the "Proposing Shareholders"), who along with affiliated entities beneficially own in aggregate more than 60% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Grindr Inc. (the "Company" or "Grindr") (NYSE: GRND), today submitted a non-binding proposal (the "Proposal") to acquire all outstanding shares of the Company's common stock not already owned by the Proposing Shareholders and their affiliates (the "Minority Shares") in a going-private transaction (the "Acquisition").

Orion Integrity spacecraft connected with the SLS rocket, readying for historic crewed journey to the Moon KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move signifying mission readiness, NASA's Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team recently joined and connected the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-developed Orion spacecraft with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the upcoming Artemis II mission.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage is proud to announce its continued nationwide support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program — an iconic charitable initiative that delivers hope and holiday joy to millions of children each year. This year, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage is once again demonstrating the power of local action with national impact. From coast to coast, UNITS Franchise Owners are partnering directly with their local Toys for Tots coordinators to provide critical logistical support, including the donation and placement of portable storage containers that safely and securely store collected toys throughout the campaign season.

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to access hard-to-reach areas within your vehicle when using the vacuum at a self-serve car wash facility," said an inventor, from Richmond, Va., "so I invented the CAR WASH VACUUM ATTACHMENT. My design helps ensure complete cleaning and detailing for vehicle owners."

212NYC Gala Awards Celebrate Vision, Leadership and Resilience  NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 23, 212NYC New York's Digital Advertising Club celebrated its 11th Annual Gala with the theme, "Resilience Through Reinvention." The 212NYC Gala honors the trailblazers shaping the future of the industry—recognizing groundbreaking achievements, inspiring leadership, and lasting impact.

BOSTON, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston announced its preliminary, unaudited third quarter financial results for 2025, reporting net income of $66.0 million for the quarter. The Bank expects to file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission next month. The Bank's board of directors has declared a dividend equal to an annual yield of 7.39%, the daily average of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate for the third quarter of 2025 plus 300 basis points. …

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) will participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference being held in Boston, MA. Representatives of M&T are scheduled to deliver a presentation to investors and analysts on November 6, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. (ET). A link to the webcast will be available at . The webcast may contain material information as well as forward-looking information, and cautionary statements regarding such forward-looking information will be available on the webcast link.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club is pleased to announce the launch of the Rich Passan Sports Writing Scholarship, a $5,000 annual award supporting undergraduate college students who demonstrate excellence and promise in sports journalism. ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan and his family have established the scholarship to honor Rich Passan, a longtime print and broadcast journalist who spent 41 years at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. Although his work spanned all sports, he was best known for his Passin' the Puck hockey column and his musings on the Cleveland Browns, about whom he wrote until the months preceding his passing in May 2024.

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sampled, a fully integrated analytical laboratory and biorepository offering end-to-end sample processing and multiomic analysis, announced a strategic partnership with AutoGen to expand access to specialized nucleic acid extraction technologies that complement Sampled's robust in-house workflows. AutoGen, a leader in automated nucleic acid extraction, provides targeted solutions optimized for sample types such as FFPE tissue, large- and small-volume …

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a simple and hands free way to store and transport an umbrella when not in use," said an inventor, from Tukwila, Wash., "so I invented the UMBRELLA SLEEVE. My design ensures the umbrella is accessible and ready for use without the hassle of holding it." The invention provides an improved way to store and transport a large, golf-style umbrella. In doing so, it ensures the umbrella is accessible while not being burdensome. As a result, it increases convenience. It also helps prevent the user from forgetting or losing the umbrella. The invention features a compact and lightweight design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the general population. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.

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MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN), the leading platform for AI process automation, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (BOAT). In our opinion, this new market signals a shift toward more unified enterprise automation. Organizations are moving away from separate vendors for LCAP, RPA, BPA, and iPaaS in favor of a single platform with native capabilities for each.

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a product to conceal accidents or other problem areas to prevent approaching drivers from slowing down to look," said an inventor, from Sedro Woolley, Wash., "so I invented the ACCIDENT PREVENTION. My design helps maintain steady traffic flow, and it could help reduce the risk of additional accidents."

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) announced today the appointment of José Guillermo Guerrero Sobrino, a Mexican national, as its new Executive Vice President. The decision was approved by the Bank's Board of Directors following a competitive, international, and merit-based selection process. Mr. Guerrero's appointment marks an unprecedented institutional milestone, as he becomes the first Executive Vice President from a non-regional member country, which was the first country in that group of …

New York brand addresses documented gap between Gen Z's sustainability values and shopping behavior with accessible luxury collection NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- While 94% of Generation Z consumers say they believe action is needed for sustainability, 90% still regularly purchase fast fashion—creating what researchers call the "fast fashion paradox." Now, a 42-year-old New York design house is attempting to resolve that contradiction.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has received a $6 million appropriation from the State of Florida to support and expand its Veterans Care Program, an initiative that has provided critical healthcare services to thousands of veterans and their families across the state. Unlike a traditional clinic, the program is a healthcare access initiative that covers a wide range of services at little to no cost for eligible veterans and their immediate dependents. The program has served more than 10,000 patient since its inception in 2019, totaling almost 100,000 patient encounters in areas such as dental, vision, hearing, and mental health services.