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The New York Amsterdam News Continues Growing and Welcomes Aaron Foley as News Editor

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HARLEM, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Amsterdam News (AmNews), one of America’s oldest and most influential Black newspapers continues its unfolding renaissance with the hiring of distinguished journalist and author Aaron Foley as our new News Editor.

Foley, originally from Detroit, is the author of the critically acclaimed novel Boys Come First and joins the AmNews from the PBS NewsHour, where he served as a senior digital editor for its newly formed Communities Initiative. In his new role, Foley will be instrumental in directing our news coverage and helping to transform our print and digital products.

“I’ve been aware of the longstanding impact and the boundless potential of the Black press for nearly my entire life, having watched my mother climb the ranks at the Michigan Chronicle, Detroit’s oldest Black newspaper, as a child,” Foley said. “I’m excited for this next chapter in my own journalism career, at a time when more Black journalists are needed more than ever before to not only add to the living historical record of Black life New York and beyond, but to make sure our voices are heard and our stories are being told,” he added.

“I am thrilled to welcome a journalist of Aaron’s passion, commitment, and talent to our newsroom,” said AmNews Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Elinor R. Tatum. “Aaron’s accomplishments as an editor are outstanding, and I look forward to what he will add to the enormous growth that we have undertaken over the past few years.

Before joining us, Foley was the first director of CUNY’s Black Media Initiative at the Center for Community Media at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism; a

John S. Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University and the first chief storyteller for Detroit. As chief storyteller, a first-of-its-kind role in city government, Foley established a team of writers, videographers and photographers covering news and features from Detroit’s 200-plus neighborhoods on both city cable and an all-new digital site.

The AmNews is also excited to announce the promotion of Investigative Editor Damaso Reyes to the position of Executive Editor, where he will oversee the newsroom’s editorial operations. Reyes will retain oversight of the paper’s Blacklight investigative unit of which he is the founding editor.

“I am honored to be entrusted to help lead the storied and essential institution that is the New York Amsterdam News, the place where my career in journalism began,” said Reyes, who has been a contributor to the paper for more than 25 years before becoming Investigative Editor in 2022. “Over the past two years we have come a long way and I’m looking forward to leading the continuing growth that will ensure that our historic newspaper continues to deliver its essential journalism for another 114 years,” he added.

Previous assignments and projects have taken him to countries including Rwanda, Iraq, Indonesia, Tanzania and throughout the United States and Europe. He is a Fulbright specialist and is the recipient of several awards and grants including Arthur F. Burns and Holbrooke Fellowships from the International Center for Journalists; a Knight-Luce Fellowship from the USC Annenberg School of Journalism; an Immigration Reporting Fellowship from the French American Foundation and grants from the Solutions Journalism Network, the Fund for Investigative Journalism and is currently a Media Transformation Challenge fellow at the Poynter Institute.

“The hiring of Aaron Foley as AmNews News Editor and the very deserved promotion of Damaso Reyes to AmNews Executive Editor reflect the past two years of ongoing groundbreaking growth and transformation of this historic Black newspaper, serving the nation’s largest Black and brown community. These editorial and business operations transformations will further bolster our award-winning journalism. What is remarkable, that in this decades-long era of unprecedented challenge to America’s local newsrooms, leaving fully 30% of all local news organizations shuttered, Amsterdam News and its publisher, Elinor Tatum, set course on a highly successful strategy of reinvention and transformation – emerging stronger than ever,” said Siobhan “Sam” Bennett, President and Chief Revenue Officer of the newspaper. “These two exceptional journalists will continue the work of serving our readership and creating award winning journalism,” she added.

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Gold and Fractal EMS Announce a Partnership for an American BMS

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ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fractal EMS Inc. (“Fractal”), a leading provider of advanced solar and storage controls, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Gold Electronic Equipment Inc. (“Gold”), a leading high-tech company specializing in R&D, active balancing technology and manufacturing of the battery management system (BMS). A signing ceremony and celebration was held on September 9th at the RE+ clean energy conference in Anaheim, California. The new partnership will provide a cybersecure American BMS to customers worldwide (“Fractal BMS”).

The Fractal BMS provides a 3-level BMS architecture (module, rack and system).  The design of the Fractal BMS has been finalized, featuring an American-sourced chip, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with U.S. policies for sourcing and critical infrastructure protection. The Fractal BMS has the option to provide active cell balancing to maximize each battery cell’s useful capacity and life.

“Other companies proposing an American BMS have not addressed the cybersecurity concerns of the BMS. Some companies are licensing a foreign BMS or only providing a top-level device, neither of which cure cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. We are thrilled to collaborate with Gold to bring this advanced American BMS to the market. This partnership underscores our commitment to innovation, security, and supporting American technology,” said Daniel Crotzer, CEO at Fractal EMS.

Fractal BMS is scheduled for UL testing in late October 2024 and aims to become the gold standard for BESS deployments to mitigate risks associated with Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC) and known cyber vulnerabilities in programmable devices. The American BMS will be available to battery manufacturers globally, offering a reliable and secure solution for battery management needs.

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Critical Intervention Services and S2 Institute Launch Free Crime Deterrence and Safety Training in Compliance with Florida Statute 768.0706(2)(c)

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Training Now Available On-Demand at www.HB837training.com

CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Critical Intervention Services (CIS), in partnership with the S2 Institute, proudly announces the launch of a groundbreaking, on-demand Crime Deterrence and Safety Training program, available now at www.HB837training.com. This comprehensive training is free to the public until January 1, 2025, and is designed to help organizations comply with Florida Statute 768.0706(2)(c).

A major benefit for management companies: CIS clients who have undergone a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment will receive unlimited, no-cost access to this training for their employees — permanently. This unique offering ensures management companies can provide continuous safety training without incurring additional costs, enabling them to stay compliant with Florida Statute 768.0706(2)(c) and protect both current and future employees.

Comprehensive Crime Prevention Training

The training program, based on the proposed curriculum developed by the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute (Department of Legal Affairs), covers critical strategies to prevent and respond to crime. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of completion, providing proof of their commitment to safety and preparedness.

CIS, known for its expertise in specialized security and safety solutions, including CPTED assessments, designed this program to deliver practical crime deterrence techniques that enhance safety and awareness across multifamily environments.

“We are excited to be the first to offer this crucial on-demand training, empowering both individuals and organizations to take proactive steps in improving their safety measures,” said Craig Gundry, Vice President of Special Projects at Critical Intervention Services. “With crime prevention more important than ever, we are committed to making this information easily accessible to everyone.”

Exclusive Features for Management Companies

For management companies, the training comes with enhanced benefits, including an online administrative portal for streamlined oversight. This portal allows management teams to monitor employee progress, ensuring full compliance with training requirements. Additionally, it provides on-demand access to training records, simplifying the retrieval of important documents as needed.

Through this administrative portal, management companies can enjoy complete transparency in tracking training progress, ensuring accountability and timely completion of required courses.

Enroll Today

The Crime Deterrence and Safety Training is available now at www.HB837training.com. Enrollment is open to all multifamily management companies, their employees, and the general public. Take advantage of this free offer before it expires on January 1, 2025.

About Critical Intervention Services (CIS)

Critical Intervention Services has performed more than 400 CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) assessments, positioning itself as a trusted leader in community safety evaluations. CIS has assessed more properties for compliance with Florida Statute 768.0706(2)(a) than any other provider. With the largest private sector team of Florida Crime Prevention Practitioners (FCPs), CIS provides timely and effective assessments to ensure properties meet the highest standards of crime prevention.

CIS serves clients across the residential, commercial, and government sectors, helping them mitigate security risks and enhance safety.

About S2 Institute

Founded in 1998, the S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute has trained thousands of professionals in security risk management and public safety. Over the past two decades, S2 has earned a global reputation as one of the premier sources for security and public safety training. In addition to public courses, S2 offers private training and consulting services to corporations and government organizations worldwide.

For Press Inquiries:
Craig Gundry, PSP, FCP
Vice President of Special Projects
Phone: 727-461-9417
Email: cgundry@cisworldservices.org

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Developmental & Epileptic Encephalopathy (DEE) Trials: Optimizing Endpoints, Determining MCID, and Enhancing Trial Data Quality, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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In this free webinar, gain insights into the complex challenges of conducting clinical trials for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. Attendees will learn about approaches for data collection across large geographic areas. The featured speaker will discuss the factors to consider when selecting cognitive and behavioral endpoints. The speaker will also share approaches for determining minimally clinically important difference.

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Clinical trials in patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) present considerable challenges for research teams, including the difficulty in identifying patients, the large geographic spread of patients and the need for measurements that can catch even the smallest degree of change in behavior or function.

It becomes a near impossible task to find sites that are in the appropriate geographies and have the level of expertise to administer the scales necessary for signal detection.

One byproduct of these challenges is the difficulty that arises in site selection. It becomes a near impossible task to find sites that are in the appropriate geographies and have the level of expertise to administer the scales necessary for signal detection.

In this webinar, the expert speaker will address these obstacles and share solutions. She will describe approaches to collect data across large geographic areas and in locations that do not have specialized or experienced raters. She will share factors to consider when selecting cognitive and behavioral endpoints for DEE trials, including perspectives from regulatory agencies.

Moreover, she will describe the application of developmental assessments (e.g., Bayley-4) and behavioral scales (e.g., the Vineland-3), along with approaches for determining minimally clinically important difference (MCID) with these measures in DEE populations.

Register for this webinar to gain insights into the complex challenges of conducting clinical trials for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy.

Join Pamela Ventola, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Cogstate, for the live webinar on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Developmental & Epileptic Encephalopathy (DEE) Trials: Optimizing Endpoints, Determining MCID, and Enhancing Trial Data Quality.

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