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KENDRA SCOTT FOUNDATION LAUNCHES "LITTLE YELLOW LIBRARY" LITERACY PROGRAM

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kendra Scott Foundation, in partnership with First Book, today unveiled its inaugural Little Yellow Library at PS 108 in Brooklyn, New York.

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Little Yellow Library is the latest program from the Kendra Scott Foundation, which supports low-income Title I schools by providing access to books through First Book for classrooms and libraries that need them most.
In launching Little Yellow Libraries, the Kendra Scott Foundation will help enrich the lives of youth through education, ultimately helping children thrive in school.
Education serves as one of the foundation's primary philanthropic programs; Kendra Scott Foundation works to uplift educators, underserved students, and families through scholarships, literacy and learning, and library enrichment.
"At Kendra Scott, philanthropy comes first – it's a key pillar of our core values," explains Kendra Scott, Founder, Executive Chairwoman and Chief Creative Officer of the namesake brand.

FTC Joins FCC in Renewing Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Cross-Border Law Enforcement Efforts to Combat Spam, Scams, and Illegal Telemarketing

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

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The MOU aims to promote cross-border collaboration to combat unsolicited communications, including email and text spam, scams, and illegal telemarketing.

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The MOU aims to promote cross-border collaboration to combat unsolicited communications, including email and text spam, scams, and illegal telemarketing.
“The FTC is committed to using all of its tools to fight robocalls and other unsolicited communications that try to prey on consumers,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan.
The Federal Trade Commission works with counterpart agencies to promote sound antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy enforcement and policy.
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FTC Joins FCC in Renewing Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Cross-Border Law Enforcement Efforts to Combat Spam, Scams, and Illegal Telemarketing

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The MOU aims to promote cross-border collaboration to combat unsolicited communications, including email and text spam, scams, and illegal telemarketing.

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The MOU aims to promote cross-border collaboration to combat unsolicited communications, including email and text spam, scams, and illegal telemarketing.
“The FTC is committed to using all of its tools to fight robocalls and other unsolicited communications that try to prey on consumers,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan.
The Federal Trade Commission works with counterpart agencies to promote sound antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy enforcement and policy.
Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to press releases and the FTC International Monthly for the latest FTC news and resources.

New York High School Students Triumph in Prestigious AI Education Competition

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HIA Technologies, Inc. today announced the winners of its 2023 "AI for Education" competition.

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NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HIA Technologies, Inc. today announced the winners of its 2023 "AI for Education" competition.
A group of brilliant students from Tottenville High School in New York has emerged as the winners of a highly coveted competition jointly organized by HIA Technologies, the New York Department of Education, and the United Federation of Teachers.
Tottenville Highschool students unleash the power of AI to enhance education delivery and ease burden for teachers.
The competition, aimed at fostering innovation and promoting diversity in education, attracted talented students from across the New York metropolitan area.

New York’s El Diario Celebrates Outstanding Latinas Making a Difference in the Community

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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 program showcases incredible Latinas that serve as role models for new generations of women making a difference in the world.
“On behalf of our newsroom, we are very proud to honor 23 Latinas that are making a difference in our community and serving as role models for generations to come,” 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.

New York’s El Diario Honors the Achievements of 15 Outstanding Latinos

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

El Diario, the longest-running Spanish-language daily newspaper, will recognize the achievements of 15 influential Hispanic men at the 2022 EL Awards ceremony on October 28, 2022.

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El Diario, the longest-running Spanish-language daily newspaper, will recognize the achievements of 15 influential Hispanic men at the 2022 EL Awards ceremony on October 28, 2022.
At El Diario, we take great consideration and pride in sharing our communitys stories.
Our century-long history marks our dedication to our Spanish-speaking readers and our unparalleled news coverage, 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.

CLEAN RITE CENTER AND LAUNDROMAX TO DONATE FREE LAUNDRY LOADS ON NATIONAL LAUNDRY DAY, APRIL 15

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

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On National Laundry Day, Friday, April 15, Laundry Capital's Clean Rite Center and Laundromax locations will give away one free laundry load to customers.

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On National Laundry Day, Friday, April 15, Laundry Capital's Clean Rite Center and Laundromax locations will give away one free laundry load to customers.
For every online pre-registration received ( https://bit.ly/ntllaundryday ) a free laundry load will be donated to All Sisters Evolving Together (ASET) and Safe in My Brother's Arms (SIMBA).
74 Clean Rite Centers and Laundromax Locations To Donate Free Laundry Loads On National Laundry Day, April 15, 2022.
On National Laundry Day, April 15, customers are encouraged to visit a Clean Rite Center or Laundromax location and ask an attendant for a free laundry load.

March 16: What can journalists do when public information officers restrict access to information? Join NPCJI and SPJ panel during Sunshine Week

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Practices like filtering all interviews through public information officers seriously impairs journalists' ability to cover these weighty subjects, while prohibiting teachers, school staff and other key education officials from sharing their stories.

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Practices like filtering all interviews through public information officers seriously impairs journalists' ability to cover these weighty subjects, while prohibiting teachers, school staff and other key education officials from sharing their stories.
Add in policies that limit access to key education-related data-sets, and answering the public's questions in a timely, thoughtful, and detailed manner becomes exceedingly difficult.
In honor of Sunshine Week , an annual celebration of access to public information and what it means for communities, expert panelists will explore the impact of these government restrictions on press coverage of public schools and how to work around them.
Press contact: Julie Moos, Executive Director, National Press Club Journalism Institute, [email protected]
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EmblemHealth Wraps Up 2021 with Legacy of Community Service

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

EmblemHealth also partnered with community organizations and local leaders to host a Healthier Future Wellness Fairs series throughout New York City.

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EmblemHealth also partnered with community organizations and local leaders to host a Healthier Future Wellness Fairs series throughout New York City.
EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care (EHNC), EmblemHealth's free community centers, opened three new centers this summer in Queens and on Long Island, NY.
To better serve the Medicaid population, EmblemHealth doubled down on its Community Based Organization partnerships.
As a market leader in value-based care, EmblemHealth partners with top doctors and hospitals to deliver quality, affordable care.