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Detroit Calls for Global Innovators to Promote Clean Freight in Historic Eastern Market as Part of Global $9M Sustainable Cities Challenge

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Detroit Calls for Global Innovators to Promote Clean Freight in Historic Eastern Market as Part of Global $9M Sustainable Cities Challenge
  • Detroit is one of three hosts chosen as part of the Sustainable Cities Challenge, and selected innovators will have access to a share of $3 million in funding in each city
  • The City of Detroit invites pioneering innovators from around the world to reduce fossil fuels and boost clean freight in the Eastern Market
  • Detroit’s Challenge on transforming freight has been designed by the City of Detroit alongside Toyota Mobility Foundation, Challenge Works and World Resources Institute

DETROIT, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Toyota Mobility Foundation’s Sustainable Cities Challenge has selected the City of Detroit, Michigan, Varanasi, India, and Venice, Italy to host innovation challenges initiatives. The goal of the $9 million global initiative is to help cities accelerate toward sustainable mobility, fostering healthier and safer urban environments while enhancing people’s ability to commute, work, study, and access services.

Detroit Calls for Global Innovators to Promote Clean Freight in Historic Eastern Market as Part of Global $9M Sustainable Cities Challenge

Detroit has launched a global call for innovators to transform freight in the city’s historic Eastern Market district as part of the Toyota Mobility Foundation’s $9 million Sustainable Cities Challenge. Detroit’s initiative invites innovators from across the globe to access a share of $3 million in funding per city to create solutions that will reduce emissions, noise and air pollution and operational costs.

Over 150 cities from 46 countries entered the Challenge after the call to cities was first launched in June 2023 and over the last months, the list was narrowed to 10 and now 3 cities. The cities, located in the United States, India and Italy, were chosen from a shortlist of 10 cities announced in November 2023.

Detroit’s Eastern Market is the largest open-air market and amongst the oldest historic markets in the U.S. and is at the heart of Detroit’s Challenge. It is the city’s hub for food distribution, selling over $360 million of wholesale food annually, and double that in exports. The district is poised to expand and is considering strategies to address environmental concerns, carbon emissions, and pollution while adding residential units to this bustling community.

City planning efforts have called for exploring alternatives to fossil fuels and optimizing routing software to alleviate traffic congestion. Now, in a bid to reduce fossil fuel dependence and freight costs, Detroit invites innovators to apply for a share in $3 million of developmental funds. Innovators are tasked with crafting mobility solutions that seek not only to lower emissions and mitigate pollution but also to explore sustainable financial strategies that challenge the current economics of freight that make alternative fuel options too costly.

Detroit calls upon local and international innovators to propose bold solutions that remove barriers to adopting clean freight technologies, reduce fossil fuel use within the freight network and improve market vendor operations, where even slight cost reductions can have a profound impact. 

Participants will gain exclusive insights into the complex workings of a large regional freight network as part of the City’s mobility systems, working with the City of Detroit to engage with city and business leaders in the Eastern Market.

Tim Slusser, Chief of the City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation, said:

“We’re excited and honored to be one of just three cities in the world selected for the Sustainable Cities Challenge. As the only city chosen in the western hemisphere, Detroit represents over one hundred years of world-renowned innovations in transportation. The Eastern Market district is a critical part of our region’s food distribution network. This Challenge is a great opportunity for the City to work closely with Eastern Market Partnership and the State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification to pioneer new sustainable solutions in clean freight.”

The initiative, spearheaded by the Toyota Mobility Foundation and designed in collaboration with Challenge Works and the World Resources Institute, aims to bring cities and innovators together to develop sustainable, inclusive, data-driven mobility solutions fit for the future.

Ryan Klem, Director of Programs at the Toyota Mobility Foundation, said:

“This Challenge is an opportunity for innovators to work together with the City of Detroit to transform a critical part of the city’s infrastructure. Eastern Market is part of Detroit’s history, but it also plays a crucial role today and will do so for many years to come. The solutions to this Challenge will help businesses throughout Detroit, but the lessons learned could also be applied to cities across the world.”

Kathy Nothstine, Head of Future Cities at Challenge Works, said:

“Detroit has already made efforts to make the city’s transportation network more efficient, but this Challenge will open the doors for innovators from across the world to provide fresh thinking and new approaches. We look forward to seeing the solutions proposed to Detroit’s City Challenge.”

Ben Welle, Director of Integrated Transport and Innovation at WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, said:

“The city of Detroit has seen great changes since Eastern Market was first established over 150 years ago. Innovation is essential for cities to adapt to these changes and continue to thrive. This Challenge will bring the city and innovators together. This is an exciting opportunity not just for Detroit but for cities everywhere.”

The other selected cities for the Sustainable Cities Challenge are Varanasi, India and Venice, Italy.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India 

Launching in late June 2024 – Varanasi is located on the banks of the Ganges River in northern India and is the “spiritual capital” of India. A revered pilgrimage destination, the city sees visitors from across India as well as abroad. This influx of visitors, while vital to strengthening the city’s tapestry of faith and culture, is leading to increased concerns about safety and crowding.

The Varanasi City Challenge aims to generate innovative, data-driven solutions incorporating elements of technology and design that make crowded areas of Varanasi’s old city (Kashi) safer and more accessible for religious tourists and local residents alike including vulnerable members of the population. 

Venice, Veneto, Italy 

Launching June 11, 2024 – Venice is often pictured solely as a historic city famous for its intricate network of canals. Nevertheless, the majority of the population lives and works in the mainland suburbs such as Mestre, Maghera and other motorized islands, which serve as a crucial transportation hub connecting Venice to the mainland and beyond.

With a mobility landscape that is truly multi-modal, including land and water transport, the city has invested significantly in sustainable mobility infrastructure and services. In the Venice City Challenge, the city seeks innovative solutions that shift behavior, encouraging an increased use and adoption of existing sustainable transport modes.

The deadline for Sustainable Cities Challenge Detroit entries is Monday 5 September 2024. To find out more, visit the Sustainable Cities Challenge website.

About Toyota Mobility Foundation

The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) was established in August 2014 by the Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) to support the development of a more mobile society in which everyone can move freely. The Foundation underscores Toyota’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and respect for people. It utilizes Toyota’s expertise and technologies to support strong mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. TMF works in partnership with universities, governments, non-profits, research institutions and other organizations, creating programs that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address mobility issues around the world. 

In the past, TMF has led a range of Challenges, including the global Mobility Unlimited Challenge, CATCH in Malaysia, InoveMob Challenge in Brazil and STAMP Challenge in India. You can find out more about TMF and how it is governed at toyotamobilityfoundation.org.   

About Challenge Works

Challenge Works is a global leader in the design and delivery of open innovation challenges that mobilize diverse, innovative thinkers to solve pressing problems and unlock change. Challenge prizes are a unique approach to funding innovation, offering a series of incentives, with a final prize given to whoever can first or most effectively meet a defined goal. They are public, open competitions which lower barriers to entry to attract the broadest possible community of innovators. Founded by Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation for social good, they are a social enterprise that has delivered 93 challenges to date and distributed more than £156 million to winning innovators. Visit them at challengeworks.org.

About World Resources Institute

World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research organization with offices in Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States, and regional offices for Africa and Europe. WRI’s 1,900 staff work with partners to develop practical solutions that improve people’s lives and ensure nature can thrive. Learn more: WRI.org and on X (formerly Twitter) @WorldResources.

About the City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation (OMI):

The Office of Mobility Innovation (OMI) exists to help the City of Detroit navigate the rapidly changing transportation and mobility industries in partnership with the automotive industry to support clean and equitable mobility solutions. Transportation and mobility are essential for both people and businesses and Detroit’s automotive heritage provides an unparalleled opportunity to work with industry to innovate and define their future.

OMI leads mobility advancement efforts on behalf of the City of Detroit and collaborates with industry, academia, philanthropy, and local, state and federal government. By centering residents in every step of the process, OMI is focused on leveraging mobility as a pathway to opportunity in Detroit.

For additional information about OMI, please visit https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram

MEDIA CONTACTS

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Toyota Mobility Foundation

 

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Reimbursements Are Available for Eligible Current and Former Individual Owners and Lessees of Toyota 2012-2015 Camry XV50 Vehicles in California

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LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — 

A federal court authorized this Notice.

Toyota has agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims of certain 2012 to 2015 Camry XV50 vehicles purchased or leased in California (“Subject Vehicles”). The Settlement provides a reimbursement program for certain expenses.

What is this lawsuit about?

Plaintiffs allege that the Subject Vehicles contain a defective heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system (“HVAC System”). Toyota denies all claims and allegations brought against it in the lawsuit, but has agreed to the Settlement to resolve the case. The Court has not decided who is right.

Who is Included in the Settlement? 

You are included in the Settlement if you are an individual who reside(d) in California and own, lease, or previously owned or leased a Subject Vehicle as of May 31, 2024. You can visit www.ToyotaCaliforniaHVACSettlement.com, which contains a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) lookup tool, to check the eligibility of your vehicle.

What Are the Settlement Benefits?

The proposed Settlement provides: (i) reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred on or before May 31, 2024, to replace and install a charcoal filter in a Subject Vehicle and/or flush the evaporator on a Subject Vehicle; and (ii) reimbursement up to $100 for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses that are incurred after May 31, 2024, to replace and install a charcoal filter in a Subject Vehicle.

What are my options?

FILE A CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES. You are entitled to file a Claim for the reimbursement of the reasonable, unreimbursed out-of-pocket expense incurred on or before May 31, 2024, to: (i) replace and install a charcoal filter in the Subject Vehicle; and/or (ii) have the evaporator flushed on a Subject Vehicle. A Claim for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred on or before May 31, 2024, must be postmarked (in the case of mailed claims) or filed with the Settlement Notice Administrator (in the case of electronic claims) by May 31, 2025.

You are also entitled to file a Claim for the reimbursement up to $100 of the reasonable, unreimbursed out-of-pocket expense incurred after May 31, 2024, to replace and install a charcoal filter in the Subject Vehicle. 

For model year 2014-2015 Subject Vehicles, claims for out-of-pocket expenses incurred after May 31, 2024, must be postmarked (in the case of mailed claims) or filed with the Settlement Notice Administrator (in the case of electronic claims) by May 31, 2026.

For model year 2012-2013 Subject Vehicles, claims for out-of-pocket expenses incurred after May 31, 2024, must be postmarked (in the case of mailed claims) or filed with the Settlement Notice Administrator (in the case of electronic claims) by May 31, 2025.

You may submit a claim for reimbursement at www.ToyotaCaliforniaHVACSettlement.com.

OBJECT. You may write to the Court to explain why you do not like the Settlement. If you object to the Settlement you will remain a member of the Class (if you are otherwise eligible) and you will still release the claims covered by this Settlement. You must object by September 30, 2024.

EXCLUDE. If you wish to exclude yourself from the Settlement and not receive settlement benefits, you must submit a request to exclude yourself from, or “opt out” of, the Settlement postmarked by September 30, 2024. If you do so, you will preserve your rights to sue Toyota.

GO TO THE FAIRNESS HEARING. The Court will hold a hearing on October 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PDT, to consider whether to grant final approval to the Settlement, including attorneys’ fees up to $4.1 million and litigation expenses up to $350,000, as well as Plaintiff service awards up to $7,500 for each of the two Plaintiffs. The hearing date may change, so please check the Settlement website regularly for updates. You do not need to attend, but are welcome to at your own expense.

DO NOTHING. If you are a member of the Class and do nothing, you will not receive the benefits provided under the Settlement, and you will give up the right to sue Toyota about the issues in the lawsuit.

For more information, call 1-888-907-6966 or visit www.ToyotaCaliforniaHVACSettlement.com. 

Si desea recibir esta notificación en español, llámenos o visite nuestra página web: www.ToyotaCaliforniaHVACSettlement.com. 

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U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings

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Linthicum Heights, MD, letter carrier T.J. Jackson shows how mail carriers can use their satchel to protect themselves from aggressive dogs.

National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign Starts June 2

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 5,800 cases last year. As part of the USPS 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of our employees.

Linthicum Heights, MD, letter carrier T.J. Jackson shows how mail carriers can use their satchel to protect themselves from aggressive dogs.

The campaign begins Sunday, June 2, and runs through Sunday, June 9. This year’s theme is “Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves you.” Spread the news of the campaign with the hashtag #dogbiteawareness.

“Letter carriers are exposed to potential hazards every day, none more prevalent than a canine encounter. All it takes is one interaction for a letter carrier to possibly suffer an injury,” said Leeann Theriault, USPS Manager, Employee Safety and Health Awareness. “The U.S. Postal Service consistently encourages responsible pet ownership. The national dog bite campaign is an effort to promote dog bite awareness to keep our customers, their dogs, and letter carriers safe while delivering the mail.”

Dog Owners Can Help With Safe Mail Delivery

Letter carriers know all dogs can bite, even those perceived as nonaggressive. Dogs are generally protective of their turf and dog owners have an important responsibility to control them to ensure safe mail delivery.

Most people know the approximate time their letter carrier arrives every day. Securing your dog before the carrier approaches your property will minimize any potentially dangerous interactions.

When a letter carrier comes to your home, keep dogs:

  • Inside the house or behind a fence;
  • Away from the door or in another room; or
  • On a leash.

Pet owners also should remind children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier as the dog may view the carrier as a threat to the child.

Stay Informed, See the Mail Before It Arrives

By using Informed Delivery, a free USPS service, customers can digitally preview incoming mail and packages from a computer, tablet or mobile device. More than 52 million customers have enrolled since the service was launched in 2017. Sign up is at informeddelivery.usps.com. This service can help dog owners anticipate when their carrier will arrive.

Consequences of a Dog Attack

According to the most recent information available from the Insurance Information Institute, the average cost per insurance claim for a dog bite is $64,555. When a postal employee suffers an injury, the owner could be responsible for medical bills, lost wages, uniform replacement costs, and pain and suffering for the employee.

Staying Focused on Delivering

Letter carriers are trained to observe an area where they know dogs may be present. They are taught to be alert for potentially dangerous conditions and to respect a dog’s territory.

Letter carriers are trained to:

  • Make a non-threatening noise or rattle a fence to alert a dog if entering a yard;
  • Never startle a dog;
  • Keep their eyes on any dog;
  • Never assume a dog will not bite;
  • Never attempt to pet or feed a dog; and
  • Place their foot against an outward swinging door to prevent a dog from escaping.

If a dog attacks, carriers are also trained to stand their ground and protect their body by placing something between them and the dog — such as a mail satchel — and to use dog repellent, if necessary.

“Even though a customer’s dog is friendly to most people, it can always have a bad day,” said letter carrier Tara Snyder. “I know, from experience, even when a dog is in the house, customers need to make sure their door is secure so their dog can’t push it open and bite the letter carrier.”

Letter carriers have tools to alert them to dogs on their routes. A dog alert feature on carriers’ handheld scanners can remind them of a possible dog hazard, and dog warning cards must be used during mail sorting to alert carriers to addresses where a dog may interfere with delivery.

Holding the Mail

When a carrier feels unsafe, mail service can be stopped. Until the carrier feels safe enough to restart delivery, the mail will have to be picked up at the dog owner’s local Post Office. If a carrier feels a house or neighborhood is unsafe to deliver the mail and there is no way to inform residents their mail service has been suspended, the residents would have to contact the supervisor at their local Post Office for more information. The residents would also have to pick up their mail at the Post Office until it is safe to resume delivery. If a dangerous dog issue is not resolved, owners can be required to rent a Post Office box to receive mail.

2023 Dog Attack Rankings by City

The top 20 ranking consists of 30 cities, as some cities reported the same number of attacks. For 2023 dog attack data in your specific city or town, contact your local USPS public relations representative.

Calendar Year 2023

City

State

2023

Rank

LOS ANGELES

CA

65

1

HOUSTON

TX

56

2

CHICAGO

IL

48

3

ST. LOUIS

MO

46

4

CLEVELAND

OH

44

5

SAN DIEGO

CA

41

6

DALLAS

TX

39

7

CINCINNATI

OH

38

8

PHILADELPHIA

PA

34

9

COLUMBUS

OH

33

10

KANSAS CITY

MO

32

11

INDIANAPOLIS

IN

30

12

MEMPHIS

TN

29

13

LOUISVILLE

KY

28

14

MINNEAPOLIS

MN

27

15

ALBUQUERQUE

NM

26

16

SAN ANTONIO

TX

26

16

SACRAMENTO

CA

26

16

MILWAUKEE

WI

23

17

DAYTON

OH

23

17

FORT WORTH

TX

23

17

MIAMI

FL

21

18

DENVER

CO

21

18

OMAHA

NE

21

18

BUFFALO

NY

20

19

SAN FRANCISCO

CA

20

19

LONG BEACH

CA

19

20

TULSA

OK

19

20

PORTLAND

OR

19

20

DETROIT

MI

19

20

Top 10 Dog Bite States:

State

2023

2022

CA

727

675

TX

411

404

OH

359

311

PA

334

313

IL

316

245

NY

296

321

FL

193

220

NC

185

146

MI

183

206

MO

180

166

Please Note: The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 167 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter; Instagram; Pinterest; Threads and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel and like us on Facebook. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

Contact: David P. Coleman
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usps.com/news

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Meijer Creates Access to Healthy Foods, Supports Local Farmers with Donation to Henry Ford Academy’s Farm to School Initiative

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Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In alignment with its continued efforts to create access to food, Meijer announced a $500,000 donation today to The Henry Ford’s public charter high school, Henry Ford Academy, to support its Farm to School initiative. The program provides free, accessible, locally sourced, and cooked-from-scratch school lunches for every high school student.

Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.

“At Meijer, we’re known for providing the freshest produce. In fact, we partner with several family farms spanning multiple generations – relationships my grandfather and father began nearly 90 years ago,” said Hank Meijer, Executive Chairman at Meijer. “As a family-owned company, with the purpose of enriching lives in the communities we serve, we support the incredible work The Henry Ford is doing for its Academy students and look forward to this program’s continued success.”

Celebrating its 27th year, Henry Ford Academy is a free, public charter, college preparatory high school uniquely located within the walls of the historic Detroit-based The Henry Ford. The Academy partners with a dozen local farms and organizations to offer its students in-season locally-grown food every day.

“In collaboration with thought leaders like Meijer, The Henry Ford is activating its mission to address the issues of climate change, nutrition and food accessibility,” said Patricia Mooradian, president and CEO of The Henry Ford. “We believe every student in America, starting with our own students at Henry Ford Academy, should have access to free, locally-sourced and cooked from scratch school lunches. Our institution is so fortunate to have Meijer as a longtime partner and as a generous supporter of this important effort.”

Bridging heritage with innovation, The Henry Ford continues to expand its education initiatives that focus on the importance of food, agriculture, and the environment. In September 2023, the organization announced a fundraising goal of $7 million to endow the school lunch program for its Academy.

From supporting neighborhood farmers to carrying locally made products on its shelves, Meijer is committed to not only giving customers the freshest products but also supporting local businesses and their continued growth. The retailer works with hundreds of local growers and is one of the largest purchasers of fruits and vegetables in its six-state footprint. Those relationships put nearly $100 million back into the local economy each year while guaranteeing a secure supply of locally grown products for customers.

“We recognize the value of partnering with local farmers and fostering sustainable relationships that benefit both our customers and our community,” said Melissa Conway, Director of Community Partnerships & Giving at Meijer. “As proud supporters of The Henry Ford, we are excited to be part of this important initiative, focused on the health and nutrition of their Academy students.”

To learn more about how Meijer has recently supported its communities, visit meijercommunity.com.

About Meijer: Meijer is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations throughout the Midwest. As the pioneer of the one-stop shopping concept, more than 70,000 Meijer team members work hard to deliver a friendly, seamless in-store and online shopping experience featuring an assortment of fresh foods, high-quality apparel, household essentials, and health and wellness products and services. Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and annually donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities. Additional information on the company can be found by visiting newsroom.meijer.com.

About The Henry Ford: Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford, a globally recognized destination, fosters inspiration and learning from hands-on encounters with artifacts that represent the most comprehensive collection anywhere focusing on innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness in America. Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at thf.org, its national television series The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation and Invention Convention Worldwide, the growing affiliation of organizations fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in K-12 students, The Henry Ford inspires individuals to unlock their potential and help shape a better future.

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First-Ever Mazda CX-70 Earns 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK AWARD

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced the 2025 CX-70 and CX-70 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) have both received the prestigious 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK award.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

The CX-70 and CX-70 PHEV have earned the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK due to top safety ratings already received by CX-90 and CX-90 PHEV. CX-70 models employ the same advanced safety systems and strong foundation as CX-90 models.     

To qualify for the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK award, vehicles need good ratings in the small overlap and original moderate overlap front crash tests, as well as a good rating in the updated side impact crash test. They also need acceptable- or good-rated headlights across all trim levels and acceptable or good ratings in pedestrian front crash prevention.

To earn the top-tier 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles must also receive an acceptable or good rating in IIHS’s newest crash test, the updated moderate front overlap with rear occupant. CX-70 and CX-70 PHEV have been nominated to undergo this challenging test as soon as IIHS’s schedule allows.

“We are very proud to have the CX-70 models earn 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK awards based on the strong safety record of the CX-90,” said Mazda North American Operations President and CEO Tom Donnelly. “Our engineers work tirelessly to achieve the highest safety standards and we look forward to having the CX-70 and CX-70 PHEV achieve 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ following the updated moderate front overlap test later this year.”

Earlier this year Mazda was honored with having five vehicles earn the highest, 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award including the 2024 Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda3 Hatchback, CX-30, CX-50 (built after August 2023) and CX-90. 2024 CX-90 PHEV is currently a 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK winner, scheduled to undergo the updated moderate front overlap test this summer.

To learn more about advanced safety at Mazda, please visit the MazdaUSA.com website –  https://www.mazdausa.com/why-mazda/safety.

The IIHS is an independent, non-governmental safety-testing organization, funded by the insurance industry. For more information, visit https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks.

About Mazda North American Operations
Proudly founded in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda has a history of sophisticated craftsmanship and innovation, and a purpose to enrich life-in-motion for those it serves. By putting humans at the center of everything it does, Mazda aspires to create uplifting experiences with our vehicles and for people. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at news.mazdausa.com. 

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Toyota Announces First Communities to Receive DC Fast Chargers Through ‘Empact’ Vision

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Toyota Announces First Communities to Receive DC Fast Chargers Through ‘Empact’ Vision
  • Toyota’s EV Charging Solutions collaborates with EVgo on deployment of 8-stall DC fast charging stations in California cities
  • Toyota’s support helps provide charging equity for underserved communities

PLANO, Texas, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota), guided by its “Empact” vision to address equitable EV charging and mobility for all, today announced the first communities that will receive DC fast chargers (DCFC): Baldwin Park, Calif., and Sacramento, Calif. High-power 350kW chargers at each location are to be installed, owned and operated by EVgo, one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks, and feature simultaneous charging. The California sites are targeted to be operational in 2025.

Toyota Announces First Communities to Receive DC Fast Chargers Through ‘Empact’ Vision

“Providing ‘Mobility for All’ is our north star as we look to support and facilitate equitable EV charging opportunities for all customers,” said Christopher Yang, group vice president, Business Development, Toyota Motor North America. “We want to help ensure these underserved communities are not overlooked in the EV transition, and providing support for these charging facilities helps provide access to those who may not have easy access to home or public charging options.”

Toyota’s Clean Assist program, launched in 2021, matches residential customer charging with renewable electricity, thereby helping to reduce emissions generated from charging. In California this generates revenue from the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), based on battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) charging at home. That revenue has been re-invested into transportation electrification in the state, including these chargers.  

“Expanding access to public charging infrastructure is critical to our mission of accelerating the mass adoption of EVs,” said Dennis Kish, President of EVgo. “We are proud to partner with Toyota to build new fast charging resources that will support the equitable distribution of charging infrastructure in the Golden State.”

The cities receiving DC fast chargers were chosen using the CalEnviroScreen tool and based on certain criteria such as resident income levels, demographics, air quality levels, and areas that have or are expected to have meaningful EV penetration. Baldwin Park and Sacramento are both great examples of areas that are poised to see rapid EV growth in the future. These two environmental justice communities would benefit from the addition of more DC fast charging stations in strategic locations to serve the local population and support EV drivers.

For example, in Sacramento, the new 350kW DC fast chargers will be installed near the Arden Fair Mall, a known high-traffic area close to the freeway with multiple options for dining, shopping and other activities.

“As a member of the California Air Resources Board and the Sacramento Air Quality Management District, I am extremely excited that Toyota and EVgo have selected Arden Fair Mall as the site for a new 8-stall electric vehicle charging station,” Councilmember Eric Guerra said. “We’ll continue to look for ways to reduce carbon emissions and I’m proud of the work our region is doing to meet our air quality goals.”

The Baldwin Park charging station will also be centrally located less than a mile off Interstate 10, with access to amenities including a grocery store on site and many nearby restaurants.

“Investing in public charging not only supports EV drivers, it also benefits everyone in our community by encouraging zero emissions travel in an area that has experienced historically poor air quality,” said Senator Susan Rubio. “This new fast charging station in Baldwin Park will bring economic and public health benefits that our residents and visitors alike can enjoy.”

Toyota will look to continue supporting local communities through its Empact Vision, helping enable the transition to electrification for all, working to ensure that no one is left behind in the fight against carbon emissions. For more information on Toyota’s electrified vehicle offerings, please visit www.Toyota.com/electrified. 

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota and Lexus brands, and directly employs more than 63,000 people in North America (more than 49,000 in the U.S.).

Over the past 65 years, Toyota has assembled nearly 47 million cars and trucks in North America at the company’s 12 manufacturing plants. By 2025, the company’s 13th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

Through our more than 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.), Toyota sold more than 2.6 million cars and trucks (more than 2.2 million in the U.S.) in 2023, of which more than one quarter were electrified vehicles (full battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell).

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

About EVgo 
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is a leader in electric vehicle charging solutions, building and operating the infrastructure and tools needed to expedite the mass adoption of electric vehicles for individual drivers, rideshare and commercial fleets, and businesses. EVgo is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks, featuring over 1,000 fast charging locations across more than 35 states, including stations built through EVgo eXtend™, its white label service offering. EVgo is accelerating transportation electrification through partnerships with automakers, fleet and rideshare operators, retail hosts such as grocery stores, shopping centers, and gas stations, policy leaders, and other organizations. With a rapidly growing network and unique service offerings for drivers and partners including EVgo Optima™, EVgo Inside™, EVgo Rewards™, and Autocharge+, EVgo enables a world-class charging experience where drivers live, work, travel and play.    

For Toyota customer inquiries, please call 800-331-4331. 

Toyota Media Contact: 
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The Home Depot Names Jordan Broggi Executive Vice President of Customer Experience and President of Online

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Matt Carey to Retire from The Home Depot After 16 Years of Service 

ATLANTA, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, appointed Jordan Broggi as executive vice president (EVP) of customer experience and president of online, effective June 3, 2024. In the role of EVP of customer experience, he will be responsible for leading the vision, design, and development of new and innovative solutions to drive a seamless experience for the millions of customers who turn to The Home Depot for their home improvement projects – in stores, online, or on mobile devices. He will also retain leadership of the company’s online business, overseeing online operations, merchandising strategy and customer experience for The Home Depot’s digital properties.

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Broggi has been with The Home Depot for 11 years, most recently as senior vice president and president of online. He has served as senior vice president of finance, where he was the primary finance partner to the company’s U.S. business and was responsible for planning, forecasting and guiding execution of the company’s P&L and capital plan. Additionally, he has held roles across merchandising finance, supply chain finance, financial planning and analysis and strategic business development. Prior to joining the company, Broggi held various positions in finance and strategy at LexisNexis and Bain & Company.

“Jordan is a fantastic leader with a deep understanding of our customers and our business,” said Ted Decker, chair, president and CEO. “In his role as president of our online business, he brought data-driven innovation and value to the millions of customers and suppliers who use our website and mobile app. I look forward to his leadership and expertise as we continue to remove friction from our customers’ interconnected experience.”

Matt Carey, who was most recently EVP of customer experience, will retire from The Home Depot on December 31, 2024, after 16 years with the company. He will continue to serve as an EVP in an advisory capacity until his retirement. Carey led the transformational efforts to re-imagine all aspects of The Home Depot’s IT infrastructure and approach to software development. Under his leadership, The Home Depot successfully built the technology infrastructure of an advanced retailer including store mobility, price management, auto-replenishment, global sourcing, interconnected retail, advanced analytics and much more.

“Matt leaves a legacy of exceptional accomplishments that have helped The Home Depot evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers,” said Decker. “Since he joined the company in 2008, he has spearheaded an enormous technology transformation across our stores, supply chain, merchandising and digital presence. Today, The Home Depot is one of the largest truly interconnected retailers in the world. The Home Depot is a better company because of Matt’s tremendous contributions, and I wish him the best in his retirement.”

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, the company operated a total of 2,337 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The company employs approximately 465,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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San Antonio: The Coolest Destination Kicks Off Summer with First-Ever River Celebration

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San Antonio: The coolest destination kicked off summer with a first-ever unique pool float parade on the River Walk ! Festivities the morning of May 30th marked the start of a season of many cool stories and experiences to be had only in San Antonio, inviting travelers to dive into fun in the Alamo City.

The San Antonio River Walk’s Unique Pool Float Parade marks the start of a season of many cool stories and experiences to be had only in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the summer rolls in, there’s no better time to plan a getaway to the vibrant city of San Antonio. With its unbeatable combination of attractions, events, and refreshing escapes, San Antonio promises an unforgettable summer getaway for visitors of all ages. A Pool Float Parade the morning of May 30th at the iconic San Antonio River Walk officially kicked off the summer season and invites travelers to dive into fun in the city – just not into the River Walk itself as that is not allowed!

San Antonio: The coolest destination kicked off summer with a first-ever unique pool float parade on the River Walk ! Festivities the morning of May 30th marked the start of a season of many cool stories and experiences to be had only in San Antonio, inviting travelers to dive into fun in the Alamo City.

Here are just a few of the many reasons why San Antonio is a must-visit destination this summer:

  1. Dive into the Theme Park Capital of Texas: From thrilling rides at Six Flags Fiesta Texas to the enchanting wonders of SeaWorld San Antonio, adventure awaits around every corner. Cool off from the Texas heat with a splash at Aquatica, Hurricane Harbor, Morgan’s Inspiration Island and Schlitterbahn Waterpark, or embark on a scenic river cruise along the famous San Antonio River Walk.
  2. Chill Out on the River Walk: Escape the summer sun with a leisurely stroll along the iconic San Antonio River Walk. Lined with charming shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, the River Walk offers a cool respite amidst lush greenery and picturesque waterways. Hop aboard a riverboat cruise to soak in the sights and sounds of this vibrant urban oasis.
  3. Explore Indoor Attractions: Stay cool while exploring top indoor attractions and cultural landmarks in the Cultural Capital of Texas. Step into the air-conditioned comfort of the San Antonio Museum of Art and the McNay Art Museum, where world-class collections and rotating exhibitions showcase art from around the globe. Discover the rich history of the American West at the Briscoe Western Art Museum or immerse yourself in interactive exhibits at the Witte Museum.
  4. Discover Rich History: Immerse yourself in centuries of history as you explore iconic landmarks such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site including the Alamo and the San Antonio Missions. Step back in time as you wander through the cobblestone streets of La Villita Historic Arts Village or delve into the vibrant culture of the city’s diverse neighborhoods.
  5. Savor Cool Treats and Culinary Delights: Indulge your taste buds in the Culinary Capital of Texas. Beat the summer heat with a delicious array of cool treats and refreshing beverages. From sizzling Tex-Mex dishes and Mexican paletas to savory barbecue and unique cultural cuisine, there’s no shortage of flavors to tempt your palate. Be sure to sample local favorites like puffy tacos, mouthwatering brisket and refreshing margaritas.
  6. Experience Festive Fun: Dive into the heart of San Antonio’s vibrant culture with a lineup of summer festivals and events. From the spirited celebrations of Fiesta San Antonio to the lively music and dance at the Tejano Conjunto Festival, there’s always something exciting happening in the city.
  7. Enjoy Outdoor Escapes: With its beautiful parks, scenic trails, and picturesque landscapes, San Antonio beckons outdoor enthusiasts to explore its natural beauty. Hike, bike, or paddle along the Mission Reach Trail, or escape to the tranquility of the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a peaceful retreat amidst lush surroundings.
  8. Stay Cool in Style: Relax and rejuvenate in style at one of San Antonio’s luxurious hotels and resorts. Enjoy premium amenities, including sparkling pools, soothing spas, and upscale dining options, all designed to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. Whether you prefer a downtown boutique hotel or a secluded retreat in the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio offers accommodations to suit every taste and budget.

Don’t miss out on the excitement and adventure awaiting you in San Antonio this summer! Plan your trip today and discover why San Antonio is the ultimate destination for unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories.

For more information and travel inspiration, go to VisitSanAntonio.com.

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Kia Georgia begins assembly of the 2025 Kia EV9 All-Electric SUV

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On Thursday, Kia Georgia, Inc. held a Start of Production ceremony for the all-electric 2025 Kia EV9 SUV. Pictured, from left: Georgia State Representative Vance Smith; Georgia State Senator Randy Robertson, SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon (President and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America), First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Senator Jon Ossoff, Commissioner Pat Wilson (Georgia Department of Economic Development), Congressman Drew Ferguson, and Stuart Countess (President and CEO of Kia Georgia).

The 2025 Kia EV9 is the first electric vehicle assembled in the state of Georgia and joins the award-winning Telluride, Sorento, and Sportage SUVs currently assembled at Kia’s West Point facility

WEST POINT, Ga., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Thursday marked a historic milestone at Kia Georgia’s assembly plant in West Point as team members gathered to celebrate the start of assembly of the all-electric 2025 EV9 three-row SUV, the first saleable electric vehicle assembled in the state of Georgia. The vehicle was introduced by SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon, President and CEO for Kia North America and Kia America, then driven off the assembly line by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and James Watson, Kia Georgia’s Vice President of Production.

On Thursday, Kia Georgia, Inc. held a Start of Production ceremony for the all-electric 2025 Kia EV9 SUV. Pictured, from left: Georgia State Representative Vance Smith; Georgia State Senator Randy Robertson, SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon (President and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America), First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Senator Jon Ossoff, Commissioner Pat Wilson (Georgia Department of Economic Development), Congressman Drew Ferguson, and Stuart Countess (President and CEO of Kia Georgia).

“Marty and I were privileged to be part of this monumental accomplishment by the Kia Georgia team,” said Governor Kemp. “This expansion of Kia’s operations in our state and the addition of this incredible new product line to the vehicles already being built in West Point is just the latest example of what comes from state and local partners working with this valued job creator. I want to congratulate the Kia Georgia team members on today’s achievement and thank them for choosing the Peach State yet again as we work to become the e-mobility capital of the nation.”

The EV9 joins the award-winning and increasingly popular lineup of SUVs currently being assembled on Kia Georgia’s assembly line: Telluride, Sorento and Sportage. This is the culmination of a more than $200 million expansion that has added approximately 200 new jobs at the plant and the flexibility to assemble both EVs and the company’s traditional products along the same assembly line.

“Today’s launch of the Kia EV9 in Georgia is the latest example of Kia’s commitment to the U.S. market and the state of Georgia,” said Yoon. “Through Plan S, Kia is poised to be a leader in the e-mobility sector for years to come. Having achieved prestigious accolades such as World Car of the Year, World EV of the Year, and North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, EV9 will be in excellent hands with the team members at Kia Georgia and their track record for assembling award-winning, world-renowned products speaks for itself.”

Stuart Countess, President and CEO of Kia Georgia, looked back to almost 15 years ago when the first Kia vehicle rolled off the same assembly line on Nov. 16, 2009, while crediting the Kia Georgia team with being the driving force behind the milestones that have led to celebrations like the one on Thursday.

“Today, the Kia Georgia team is still going as strong as ever, continuing that mindset of turning challenges into opportunities,” said Countess. “We are excited for this chance to add Kia’s flagship EV to our facility and to enter this new era at Kia Georgia with the same quality focus of assembling the best vehicles in the world, right here in West Point.”

About Kia Georgia

Kia Georgia, Inc. is the first manufacturing site in North America for Kia Corporation based in Seoul, Korea. With an annual capacity of 350,000 units, Kia Georgia is located on 2,200 acres in West Point, Ga. and began mass production on Nov. 16, 2009. Kia Georgia is home to the Telluride SUV, Sorento SUV (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sportage SUV (excludes HEV and PHEV models) and the all-electric EV9 SUV.

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National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program Mobile Tour Visits El Paso, TX

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EL PASO, Texas, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting June 11, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Amistad, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, University of Texas El Paso, and the Mexican Consulate in El Paso, TX will host the All of Us Journey, a traveling educational exhibit that brings the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program to communities across the United States. The Journey features interactive activities, videos, games, quizzes, and more—all designed to demonstrate the power of participation in health research. Interested attendees will learn how they can help shape the future of health for themselves, their families, and their communities for generations to come. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register for the All of Us Research Program during their visit.

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WHAT:
El Paso is one stop on the All of Us Journey’s national tour. The public are invited to attend and learn how they can help change the future of health as participants in the All of Us Research Program.

WHEN and WHERE:
Tuesday, June 11, to Friday, June 14, 2024
10am-4pm
Amistad
3210 Dyer St
El Paso, Texas 79930

Tuesday, June 18, to Friday, June 21, 2024
10am-4pm
Mexican Consulate
910 E San Antonio Ave
El Paso, TX 79901

See the full list of events in El Paso from June 11 to June 21 here.

The All of Us Research Program, led by the National Institutes of Health, aims to recruit at least one million participants that reflect the diversity of the United States.  All of Us will help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy. To learn more about the All of Us Research Program and upcoming events, visit https://www.joinallofus.org/drive.

About the All of Us Journey
All of Us is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The Journey is managed by Montage Marketing Group in collaboration with Scripps Research Translational Institute, and funded by the National Institutes of Health award OT2OD035580. 

For more information contact:
Jennifer Reyes, Outreach Engagement Manager
Phone: 703-454-9168 ext: 144
Email: [email protected] 

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Gary Nader Art Centre Presents the “Wifredo Lam Masterpieces” Exhibition: A Journey Through His Oeuvre

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MIAMI, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– From May 22 to October 31, the Gary Nader Art Centre proudly presents the “Wifredo Lam Masterpieces” exhibition, featuring 18 seminal works by the renowned Cuban artist, Wifredo Lam. Curated by Gary Nader, an authority on Lam’s oeuvre, this retrospective spans four decades of the artist’s career, offering an unparalleled insight into his artistic evolution.

In 1993, Nader presented “Wifredo Lam: A Tribute,” followed by “Wifredo Lam Homage 100 Birthday” in 2002. Notably, “Wifredo Lam—One Man Show” was reintroduced in 2016 in collaboration with Phillips. In 2021, the renowned gallerist curated “Wifredo Lam: The Imagination at Work” in association with Pace Gallery, showcasing paintings, works on paper, and rare bronze sculptures, providing a profound exploration of Lam’s career and legacy.

“For over 40 years, our dedication has been to promote Lam’s work globally, and this exhibition celebrates his profound impact on modern art,” says Gary Nader.

The exhibition traces significant periods in Lam’s career:

1940s: The Emergence of Lam’s Unique Style

Returning to Cuba in 1941 after years in Europe, Lam began blending Cubism and Surrealism with Afro-Caribbean symbolism. His early works, such as “Hermès Trismégiste” and “The Flying Bird” from 1945, mix human and animal figures, reflecting his deep engagement with Afro-Cuban mythology. “Jungle Gods” (1948) showcases his use of a vibrant symbolic language that taps into African, Caribbean, and Latin American folklore.

1950s: Maturity and Thematic Exploration

During this decade, Lam’s works like “Ídoli” (1955) and “Here on Earth” (1955) reflect his mature style, continuing to explore the spiritual connections between humans and nature with a distinctive dreamlike and symbolic imagery.

1960s and 1970s: Innovation and International Expansion

Lam’s later works, including “Nous te voyons” (1964) and “Horizon Chauds” (1968), exhibit a shift towards abstraction while maintaining his rich symbolic narrative. His final works from the 1970s blend introspection with ongoing exploration, cementing his legacy as a master of cultural and artistic fusion.

This exhibition not only highlights Lam’s significant contributions to the art world but also provides a window into the cultural and personal contexts that influenced his work.

Additional Resources

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For more information about the exhibition and upcoming events, please contact [email protected].

Media Contacts

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National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program Mobile Tour Visits California

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LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Starting June 11, Cedars Sinai, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, PRIDENet, in California will host the All of Us Journey, a traveling educational exhibit that brings the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program to communities across the United States. The Journey features interactive activities, videos, games, quizzes, and more—all designed to demonstrate the power of participation in health research. Interested attendees will learn how they can help shape the future of health for themselves, their families, and their communities for generations to come. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register for the All of Us Research Program during their visit.

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WHAT:
California is one stop on the All of Us Journey’s national tour. The public are invited to attend and learn how they can help change the future of health as participants in the All of Us Research Program.

WHEN and WHERE:
Tuesday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 12, 2024
10am-4pm
MLK Jr Center for Public Health
11833 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059

Friday, June 14 to Saturday, June 15, 2024
10am-4pm
Mi Centro
553 S Clarence St
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Tuesday, June 18 to Wednesday, June 19, 2024
2:30-6pm
Southwinds Youth Center
300 W Clara St
Oxnard, CA 93033

Thursday, June 20 to Friday, June 21, 2024
2:30-6:30pm
MAOF Oxnard Early Learning Center
1800 C St
Oxnard CA 93033

Saturday, June 22, 2024
8am-4pm
College Park
3250 S Rose Ave
Oxnard, CA 93033

See the full list of events in California from June 11 to June 22 here.

The All of Us Research Program, led by the National Institutes of Health, aims to recruit at least one million participants that reflect the diversity of the United States. All of Us will help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy. To learn more about the All of Us Research Program and upcoming events, visit https://www.joinallofus.org/onthego.

About the All of Us Journey
All of Us is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The Journey is managed by Montage Marketing Group in collaboration with Scripps Research Translational Institute, and funded by the National Institutes of Health award OT2OD035580. 

For more information contact:
Jennifer Reyes, Outreach Engagement Manager
Phone: 703-454-9168 ext: 144
Email: [email protected] 

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PRINCESA BY ARIANA VARA ANNOUNCES CONTEST TO HELP MAKE A QUINCEAÑERA’S DREAM COME TRUE

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Celebrate your special day in style with the perfect gown fit for a princess and make your Quinceañera dreams come true for a show-stopping entrance into adulthood

NEW YORK, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The quinceañera is more than a ritual. It’s a rite of passage and a collective experience deeply rooted in tradition that solidifies a community. Across Latino households, larger-than-life quinceañeras celebrations mark a young girl’s transition into adulthood. This life milestone is made even more memorable and meaningful when the perfect gown is part of the story. With exclusive, high-quality gowns that emphasize the uniqueness of every quinceañera, Princesa by Ariana Vara aims to capture the essence of a quinceañera’s evolving femininity.

Sparkling Quinceañera gown with off-the-shoulder sweetheart bodice and 3D lace skirt in a Rose Gold color. (

“We are passionate about making quinceañeras look like a real princess, making them the center of attention on an unforgettable day,” said Perla G. Jio, Senior Sales Development Executive at Mon Cheri Bridals, parent company of Princesa by Ariana Vara. “With Princesa, young girls have the opportunity to make their quinceañera dreams come true, as they step out of childhood and into womanhood with beauty, grace, and the support of loved ones donning a breathtaking, signature gown to commemorate this milestone moment.”

Princesa by Ariana Vara is excited to announce its quinceañera contest to make a young girl’s dream come true. One winner will receive a stunning Princesa by Ariana Vara gown and an all-expenses-paid 4-day/3-night trip for two to New York, NY to select their dream dress at the Mon Cheri / Princesa by Ariana Vara showroom, plus a $1000 allowance for the celebration. To enter, visit https://www.arianavara.com/quinceanera-contest and complete the questionnaire about your Quinceañera aspirations.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Entry Period begins 5/30/24 and ends 6/30/24 at 11:59 pm PT. Entrants must have parental consent to enter. Open to girls of 13-14 years old who celebrate their quinceañera. Legal residents of the 50 US/DC only. For full details and restrictions, see Official Rules at https://bit.ly/princesaEN. 

“Families often invest significant time and resources to create lavish celebrations, including professional photographers, event planners, and elaborate decorations,” said Perla G. Jio, Senior Sales Development Executive at Mon Cheri. “Through this contest, we aim to provide young ladies an incredible opportunity to celebrate their special day in style and let their Quinceañera dreams soar while honoring their cultural heritage and traditions.”

For years Princesa by Ariana Vara has been dedicated to helping families celebrate their quinceañera with unparalleled quality in every thread, fabric, and bead. They are present from the very beginning, as each young girl dreams of her perfect look for this special day, committed to transforming fantasy into a captivating reality with a collection truly fit for a princess.

For more information and to view the different collections, visit: www.arianavara.com

About Princesa by Ariana Vara
Princesa by Ariana Vara is the premier brand that puts the dreams of quinceañeras at the core of all designs, producing exclusive, high-quality, and beautiful gowns. The quinceañera wear company leads the way when it comes to the latest trends in gowns and understanding the value of tradition for Hispanic families. Princesa by Ariana Vara plays an organic role in the theme, tone, and color scheme of every quinceañera because the celebration of this important milestone starts with the gown. Headquartered in New Jersey, for more information on Princesa by Ariana Vara visit www.arianavara.com and follow the brand on Instagram and TikTok at @princesabyarianavara.

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Utility Industry Leader Manny Miranda Joins Ubicquia Board of Directors

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Manny Miranda, newly appointed member of Ubicquia's Board of Directors, brings four decades of expertise in grid hardening, disaster planning and recovery.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ubicquia, Inc., a leader in intelligent infrastructure platforms and analytics for utilities and municipalities, proudly announces the appointment of Manny Miranda to its board of directors. A 40-year veteran of the utility industry, Mr. Miranda played an integral role in driving growth and profitability, managing a combined capital and O&M budget of over $4 billion for Florida Power and Light Company (FPL), where he most recently served as Executive Vice President, Power Delivery.

Manny Miranda, newly appointed member of Ubicquia's Board of Directors, brings four decades of expertise in grid hardening, disaster planning and recovery.

Under Mr. Miranda’s leadership, FPL improved its reliability by 40%, enhancing customer service, employee engagement, and safety. He led restoration efforts for 47 tropical storms and hurricanes, from Hurricane Andrew to Hurricane Ian. Mr. Miranda’s expertise in the field and contributions have been recognized industrywide and have contributed to FPL being awarded PA Consulting’s ReliabilityOne® Award seven times over the last nine years. This award is presented to electric utilities for providing their customers with the highest levels of reliability in the industry.

Mr. Miranda has a long history with Ubicquia. He and the FPL team have helped shape the company’s platforms and analytics to monitor distribution transformers and utility poles to deliver actionable insights that reduce operations and maintenance costs while improving grid resiliency.

“Mr. Miranda’s appointment to the board is a pivotal moment for Ubicquia,” said Ian Aaron, CEO of Ubicquia. “His unparalleled accomplishments, knowledge, and respect across the utility industry will be invaluable as we drive continued growth and innovation.”

“I’ve seen Ubicquia’s platforms and innovation in action and am convinced of their ability to improve grid resiliency and reduce operations and maintenance expenses,” said Mr. Miranda. “I am thrilled to be part of a company at the forefront of making intelligent infrastructure accessible to utilities of all sizes. I look forward to working with the board and management team to drive Ubicquia’s continued success.”

Mr. Miranda served as President of Florida City Gas and on several boards, including advisory boards of the University of Miami’s College of Engineering and Nova Southeastern University’s College of Engineering. Mr. Miranda has received numerous industry awards, including the Engineer of the Year Award from the Association of Cuban Engineers and the University of Miami Alumnus of Distinction Award. He is a University of Miami Iron Arrow Honor Society member.

Mr. Miranda joins Ubicquia’s marquee board of directors including former executives from AT&T, NEST, Charter Communications, NewsCorp, and NextEra.

About Ubicquia
Ubicquia makes existing critical infrastructure intelligent to reduce energy consumption, increase grid resiliency, and enhance public safety for utilities and municipalities. The company’s advanced analytics platform, UbiVu®, leverages machine learning and AI across more than 2 billion data sets per day to deliver its customers actionable insights. Ubicquia’s platforms, which include hardware, software, and connectivity, are compatible with over 360 million streetlights, 500 million transformers, and 1 billion utility poles worldwide. Ubicquia is deployed by more than 800 utilities and cities. Its technology is integrated with leading manufacturers of streetlights, distribution transformers, and public safety cameras. Ubicquia is one of the fastest-growing vendors in smart streetlighting and has established leadership positions in emerging markets for distribution transformer monitoring and streetlight safety platforms. For more information visit www.ubicquia.com.

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Meijer to Open First Grocery Format Store in Indiana on July 11 in Noblesville

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Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Meijer announced today it will open its new 90,000-square-foot grocery format store on July 11 at the Promenade of Noblesville (5956 Promenade Shops Blvd). This is the first grocery format store by Meijer in Indiana, complementing its other 42 well-known supercenters throughout the state with the same quality customers have come to expect from the Midwest retailer.

Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.

“Meijer has been providing an exceptional shopping experience to customers across Indiana for 30 years, and the Meijer Grocery in Noblesville will further solidify our commitment to the Hoosier State,” said Travis Bernath, Noblesville Meijer Grocery Store Director. “We prioritize our customers’ time, and ultimately developed this new streamlined grocery store format with convenience at the forefront. We’re eager to deliver that experience and great value to area customers later this summer.”

Meijer launched its grocery format in 2023 with the opening of two grocery stores in Southeast Michigan. The Noblesville location is the third Meijer Grocery store opened by the retailer. The grocery store simplifies the customer shopping experience with all the categories customers need for a weekly trip to restock the home, including:

  • Produce and grocery
  • Fresh meat cut daily
  • Bakery equipped with in-store cake decorators
  • Full-service deli
  • Pharmacy
  • Health and beauty
  • Baby, pets and consumables
  • Cards, party and floral

The Noblesville Meijer Grocery store will also offer the same savings and shopping technology customers expect from a Meijer supercenter, including mPerks, Shop and Scan, Meijer Home Delivery and Pickup.

Meijer currently employs more than 10,000 team members in Indiana. There are still hourly, part-time and full-time opportunities available for the Noblesville location. Ideal candidates should possess a desire to grow as part of the Meijer team and provide exceptional customer service. Those interested can apply online at jobs.meijer.com/stores.

About Meijer: Meijer is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations throughout the Midwest. As the pioneer of the one-stop shopping concept, more than 70,000 Meijer team members work hard to deliver a friendly, seamless in-store and online shopping experience featuring an assortment of fresh foods, high-quality apparel, household essentials, and health and wellness products and services. Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and annually donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities. Additional information on the company can be found by visiting newsroom.meijer.com. 

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More Debt, More Stress: Credit Card Stress Hits Highest Level in Three Years Adding to Mental Health Challenges

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Debt.com is the consumer website where people can find help with credit card debt, student loan debt, tax debt, credit repair, bankruptcy, and more. Debt.com works with vetted and certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for consumers ‘when life happens.’

Debt.com’s third annual mental health and money survey shows Americans are more stressed than ever.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Over the past three years, a growing number of Americans are feeling stress after using their credit cards – it’s driving them deeper into debt and affecting their mental health.

Debt.com is the consumer website where people can find help with credit card debt, student loan debt, tax debt, credit repair, bankruptcy, and more. Debt.com works with vetted and certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for consumers ‘when life happens.’

To support Mental Health Awareness Month, Debt.com surveys Americans on mental health and money each May. The results show where there’s more debt, there’s more stress.

“It’s the dictionary definition of a vicious cycle,” says Debt.com chairman and CPA Howard Dvorkin. “You fall behind on your bills, so you distract yourself with dinner out or some shopping therapy. Of course, that adds to your debt, which adds to your stress, which depletes your mental health. And our research shows it’s getting worse every year.”

In 2022, 1 in 5 survey respondents reported feeling stressed after using their credit cards. The 2024 survey reveals there has been a 17% increase over the past three years, raising that number to 4 in 10. Gen Z is most likely (47%) to feel stressed after using credit cards.

Nearly half (47%) say they take on more debt when they are feeling stressed. Debt.com’s research shows a breakdown of those taking on more debt when they are feeling stressed:

  • 67% of Gen X take on more debt when stressed
  • 40% of Millennials take on more debt when stressed
  • 37% of Gen Z take on more debt when stressed

Over half (51%) feel stressed when reviewing their credit card bills, while:

  • 10% feel hopeless
  • 8% feel sad
  • 4% experience a loss of sleep
  • 3% experience a loss of appetite
  • 3% experience lower self-esteem

The research also shows that 26% say they argue with their significant other over credit card spending:

  • 45% are Gen X
  • 16% are Millennials
  • 16% are Gen Z
  • 7% are Baby Boomers

The convenience of credit cards can negatively impact mental health, according to 76% of survey respondents. More than 1 in 4 have accrued at least $10,000 in credit card debt because they were feeling down or stressed out.

Further, the research shows that the Middle Atlantic region of the country is feeling the most (31%) stress and mental strain from credit card debt.

“The generational and regional data remind us of something important,” Dvorkin says. “Debt isn’t equally distributed in this country – but the stress is. So, it doesn’t matter if you’re a 25-year-old struggling with student loans or a 50-year-old who’s fallen behind on their credit cards. Those individuals might have nothing else in common – except for how terrible they’re feeling about their finances.”

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About Debt.com: Debt.com is a consumer website where people can find help with credit card debt, student loan debt, tax debt, credit repair, bankruptcy, and more. Debt.com works with vetted and certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for consumers “when life happens.”

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Sorenson Once Again Named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies

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SALT LAKE CITY, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sorenson, the leading provider of inclusive communication services for Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing communities around the world, has secured a coveted spot on Fortune’s 2024 list of America’s Most Innovative Companies for the second consecutive year. This prestigious award, announced by Fortune and Statista Inc., recognizes the most innovative companies in the United States across various industries.

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“We are honored to once again rank with America’s top companies in innovation,” said Jorge Rodriguez, CEO of Sorenson, which facilitates over 140 million conversations across all business lines each year. “By pioneering next-gen accessibility technology, we offer meaningful services that fundamentally enhance human connectivity, one conversation at a time.”

Sorenson’s recognition reflects its commitment to excellence across three key areas: product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture. Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, conducted a rigorous evaluation process to determine the winners.

  • Employee and Industry Expert Insights: Statista deployed online surveys to assess Sorenson’s internal innovation culture and employee perspectives on process innovation. Additionally, industry experts – including recruiters, management consultants, and patent attorneys – provided their viewpoints on Sorenson’s product and external process innovation.
  • Intellectual Property Analysis: To evaluate Sorenson’s intellectual property portfolio, Statista partnered with LexisNexis PatentSight. This platform analyzed the quantity and value of Sorenson’s patents, providing a data-driven assessment of innovation in product development.

By combining employee feedback, industry expert opinions, and a deep dive into intellectual property, Statista identified the 200 most innovative companies in the U.S., with Sorenson proudly ranking among them.

“Sorenson’s culture thrives on innovation,” said Ryan Sullivan, Sorenson’s Chief Product Officer. “This recognition is a direct result of our team’s dedication to developing products that empower inclusive communication. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how innovation unlocks potential and strengthens communities.”

This recognition underscores Sorenson’s dedication to continuous improvement and a commitment to developing solutions that empower millions to connect and communicate.

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About Sorenson 
Sorenson is one of the world’s leading language services providers, combining patented technology with human-centric solutions. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for underrepresented people through communication solutions for all: call captioning and video relay services, video remote and in-person sign language and spoken language interpreting, translation, real-time captioning, and post-production language services. Our company impact extends beyond the connections we support. Under Sorenson’s Impact and ESG Vision and Action Plan, we’re reviewing our carbon footprint, addressing accessibility and advancement barriers for Deaf employees, and implementing a supplier diversity program. Sorenson is a portfolio company of Ariel Alternatives LLC’s Project Black® fund, which aims to scale sustainable minority-owned businesses to serve as leading vendors to Fortune 500 companies, supporting supply chain diversity. For more information on how we advance human connection, visit sorenson.com or es.sorenson.com. 

Press Contact
Denisse Tamez
Public Relations Director
Sorenson
(404) 960-6779
[email protected]

Disclaimer
FCC rules permit you to port your telephone number to the VRS provider of your choice. If you request a new number, Sorenson will provide you with one for the geographic area where you live or work. To ensure proper routing of 911 calls, it is important that you provide, and update in the event it changes, the physical address (i.e., the Registered Location) from which you are placing the call. You can update your Registered Location in your device settings or by calling 801-386-8500. To learn how to update on your device visit https://sorenson.com/support/vrs/manage-account/ . Emergency calls made via internet-based TRS may not function the same as traditional E911 service. For example, you may not be able to dial 911 if there is an internet-service failure or if you lose electrical power, and your 911 call may not be routed correctly if you have not updated your Registered Location. Hearing point-to-point video users will not be able to place emergency calls. For more information on the process of obtaining ten-digit numbers and the limitations and risks associated with using Sorenson’s VRS to place a 911 call, please visit Sorenson’s website: https://sorenson.com/legal/ . For information on toll-free numbering, please visit https://sorenson.com/tollfree.

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PETER PIPER PIZZA INTRODUCES INFLATION-BUSTING SUMMER FUN FAMILY DEALS

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Peter Piper Pizza introduces new pizza and play deals, offering guests affordable options to beat the heat with indoor family fun this summer.

The pizza and play deals give guests affordable options to beat the heat for indoor fun

PHOENIX, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —  Peter Piper Pizza, the pizza restaurant where “the fun is baked in,” enhances its fan-favorite Double Up deal and lunch buffet, giving guests the option to add Game Play for an affordable food-and-fun special to beat the heat this summer.

Peter Piper Pizza introduces new pizza and play deals, offering guests affordable options to beat the heat with indoor family fun this summer.

The Double Up deal features two large, one-topping pizzas for double the flavor and value starting at $25.99. Guests can now also double up on play points with two 50-point funpass cards for an additional $15. This means families can enjoy a pizza-and-play deal all day, every day this summer for just over $40.

The fun doesn’t stop there. Guests can purchase an $8 Game Play promotion, which includes a funpass card, good for 30 minutes of unlimited play, with any lunch buffet purchase Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The all-you-can-eat lunch buffet starts at $7.99 for children under 10 and $9.99 for adults.

In addition to the food and fun deals, Peter Piper Pizza is introducing two new pasta entrees at its Arizona and New Mexico locations:

  • Pepperoni Mac & Cheese: Rotini pasta with diced pepperoni, cheddar cheese and cheddar cheese sauce, starting at $10.99
  • Chicken Alfredo Bake: Rotini pasta with chicken, Alfredo sauce, spinach, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, minced garlic and classic herbs, starting at $10.99

To help families beat the heat this summer, guests can enjoy the all-new Mango ICEE flavor or other favorites like Cherry and Blue Raspberry.

“We know our guests are increasingly stretched for time and money, given the demands of working and raising a family while the cost of everything seems to keep going up,” said Peter Piper Pizza Chief Marketing Officer Genaro Perez. “Between our Double Up deal and our lunch buffet plus $8 Game Play promotion, we are giving families a way to create memories over delicious food and fun Game Play at an unbeatable price all summer long.”

For nearby locations or to order online, go to www.peterpiperpizza.com. To stay up to date on the latest Peter Piper news, follow @peterpiperpizza on Instagram and Facebook.

*Offers only available at Arizona and New Mexico locations.

About Peter Piper, LLC
Peter Piper, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CEC Entertainment, LLC, was founded in Glendale, Arizona, in 1973. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel and “the fun is baked in” culture across its more than 120 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering made-from-scratch pizza dough every day and providing the highest quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. With the latest technology and games, ever-popular weekday all-you-can-eat lunch buffets, and beer for adults, Peter Piper Pizza appeals to parents and kids alike. Peter Piper Pizza supports children’s education through fundraising events and gives more than $600,000 annually to schools, hospitals and nonprofits that focus on children’s education and development. Peter Piper Pizza was recently named the most-loved consumer brand in Arizona, according to a study conducted by OnDeck in 2023. For more information, visit peterpiperpizza.com.

Media Contact:
Macey Reed
[email protected]
817-329-3257

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KIA BRINGING WIDE VARIETY OF ELECTRIFIED UTILITY VEHICLES TO ELECTRIFY EXPO IN LONG BEACH, CA, MAY 31 – JUNE 2

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Kia Bringing Wide Variety of Electrified Utility Vehicles to Electrify Expo in Long Beach, CA May 31 – June 2

Attendees can experience the all-new 2024 Kia EV9 – the first mass market three-row EV SUV in the U.S. – and drive award-winning hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric models

IRVINE, Calif., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With one of the broadest selections of electrified utility vehicles in America, Kia America’s efforts to inform and inspire consumers about the ease and advantages of hybrid and EV ownership continue at this week’s Electrify Expo in Long Beach, CA, May 31 – June 2, at the Long Beach Convention Center. The flagship three-row EV9 – which recently achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards by being named both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle – will be on hand as will a full array of Kia’s hybrid and all-electric models, including: the all-electric Niro CUV, the 576-horsepower EV6 GT, plug-in hybrid variants of the popular the Sportage and Sorento SUVs, and the all-new upcoming Carnival hybrid which made its North American debut last month. 

Kia Bringing Wide Variety of Electrified Utility Vehicles to Electrify Expo in Long Beach, CA May 31 – June 2

“Electrify Expo is the best place to learn about the benefits of hybrid and electric vehicles and see the stunning results of Kia’s commitment to sustainable mobility leadership,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. “Our Electrify Expo Long Beach lineup includes the pioneering EV9 three-row EV SUV, the EV6 GT – the most powerful Kia production vehicle ever – and a collection of crossover, SUV and multi-purpose vehicles that demonstrate how Kia is making electrified vehicle ownership easier and more accessible than ever before.”

On Friday, May 31, attendees and industry leaders will discuss legislation affecting the EV industry, range/charging anxiety, battery materials and sustainability, charging infrastructure and the future of autonomous driving applications. A full list of sessions and presenters can be found by visiting www.electrifyexpo.com.

Kia’s 2024 Electrify Expo Schedule

May 31-June 2               

Long Beach 
/Los Angeles   

Long Beach Convention Center

August 24-25                     

San Francisco     

Alameda Point

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

 * The Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

About Electrify Expo

Electrify Expo is North America’s largest outdoor electric vehicle (EV) festival showcasing the latest technology and products in electrification including startup and legacy EVs, electric motorcycles, bikes, scooters, skateboards, boats, surfboards and more. The festival addresses one of the most challenging barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles – first-hand experience with the product – with meaningful demonstrations and test rides. Top brands from around the world exhibit and attend Electrify Expo’s events to meet consumers at all stages on their path to electrification. 2024 events will take place in Orlando, Phoenix, Long Beach/Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, New York and Austin, Texas. To stay up to date on the latest news and announcements from Electrify Expo, visit www.electrifyexpo.com and follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Deadline Extended by 90 Days in Payment Card Settlement Claims Process

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Businesses now have more time to participate in the massive $5.5B settlement but must submit claims by new August 30, 2024 deadline. For further information and updates on the Payment Card Settlement, including a timeline, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and related documents, please visit www.PaymentCardSettlement.com.

Businesses now have more time to participate in massive $5.5B settlement but must submit claims by new August 30, 2024 deadline

BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – In a move that helps ensure more businesses can submit a claim and participate in the unprecedented class action lawsuit “In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation,” the Court has extended the claim submission date by 90 days.

Businesses now have more time to participate in the massive $5.5B settlement but must submit claims by new August 30, 2024 deadline. For further information and updates on the Payment Card Settlement, including a timeline, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and related documents, please visit www.PaymentCardSettlement.com.

The new, extended deadline to file a claim is Friday, August 30, 2024. Claims can be submitted in as little as five minutes on the claims portal at PaymentCardSettlement.com, or by mail. The massive $5.5 billion settlement is the nation’s largest antitrust class-action settlement in history.

This extension helps all eligible businesses, and in particular small businesses, which often have limited resources, by giving them more time to take action.

Only businesses that submit a claim by the extended deadline will get money from the settlement. The settlement comes after a 19-year court battle centered on business owners paying allegedly inflated Visa and Mastercard interchange fees.

Who qualifies?
Claim submission criteria is simple: Businesses and other merchants that accepted Visa and/or Mastercard credit or debit cards in the U.S. between January 1, 2004 and January 25, 2019 may be eligible. Even shuttered or bankrupt businesses, or those that changed owners can submit a claim by the extended deadline.

Submit online with a QR code:
More than 18 million businesses received claim forms by mail. Business owners can simply scan the QR code on the claim form and are then taken to a personalized, secure page in the claims portal pre-filled with business credentials.

Submit online with a Tax Identification Number (TIN):
Business owners without a claim form can go to the claims portal, use a TIN to confirm their identity, then follow a few easy steps to submit. Be prepared with documentation confirming authorization to file a claim on behalf of the business, such as a W-9 form.

Submit by mail:
Claims can also be submitted by mail. Visit PaymentCardSettlement.com for instructions.

How much can my business get?
There is no set amount – payments will be calculated after all claims are filed and validated and will depend on the value of all eligible payment card transactions and the number of claims received, among other factors, and they could range from tens of dollars to hundreds of thousands.

Comments from Co-lead Counsel:
“We’re happy to share this good news with Visa and Mastercard merchants who haven’t yet claimed their share of the landmark Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement,” commented Alexandra “Xan” Bernay, Co-Lead Counsel on the case, and partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP. “Businesses now have until August 30, 2024 to participate in this extraordinary settlement that goes back 20 years. The extension ensures that eligible merchants have more time to take action and claim their share.”

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LOUD AND LIVE STUDIOS AND CELIA CRUZ ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM WITH NEWLY FOUND RECORDINGS OF CELIA CRUZ

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“Celia Cruz En Vivo: 100 Años de Azúcar” Celebrates the Centennial of the Legendary Artist

MIAMI, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Loud And Live Studios and Celia Cruz Entertainment announced today the release of a new Commemorative LP in celebration of the centennial of Celia Cruz’s birth. It is a compilation of nine songs recorded at a concert in Miami, FL, by the Queen of Salsa during the years of 1986 and 1987 titled En Vivo: 100 Años de Azúcar (100 Years of Azúcar). These recordings have remained unreleased for almost four decades.

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“Looking for material in our archives, we found these recordings that we didn’t even know existed, made by radio personality Albertico Rodríguez in a nightclub in Miami in the mid-eighties. Celia only released one live album during her entire career, which makes these recordings even more valuable,” says Omer Pardillo-Cid, Celia Cruz’s last manager and universal executor of her legacy, in addition to being one of the album producers. “One of the great treasures of my life was accompanying Celia for so many years. After her death, I made it my mission to safeguard the work that she left us so that it would not be forgotten over time. This project is one more example that Celia is immortal. Now she is the one who accompanies me and will do so for eternity.”

The power of the music of the so-called La Guarachera de Cuba is inestimable. More than twenty years after her death, the iconic Cuban artist seems to be more alive than ever. In the two decades that have passed, the fame and affection for the artist continues to grow daily. Celia Cruz has become the most idolized Hispanic singer in history. This cultural icon, who received countless honors and awards during her lifetime, including three GRAMMY® Awards and four Latin GRAMMY® Awards, was commemorated by the United States Postal Service with a postage stamp featuring her image as part of the Latin Music Legends Forever series. Recently, her image was immortalized by the toy company Mattel® as a Barbie® doll in their Inspiring Women series, and in August 2024, the United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, will honor the artist as one of four women selected to have their faces depicted on a United States 25-cent coin, as part of the American Women Quarters program.

This album, which features some of her most iconic songs such as Quimbara, Bemba Colorá, La Dicha Mía and Tu Voz, in completely unreleased versions, is produced by Loud And Live Studios and curated by multi-GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® award-winning producers Nelson Albareda and Omer Pardillo-Cid, and radio personality Albertico Rodríguez. The recordings were restored and remastered by engineer Pedro “Waldy D” Domínguez, also a GRAMMY® award winner.

This album will be available in several configurations, including a Limited-Edition Collector’s box set. The Limited-Edition set will feature unique packaging, one of its main attractions, adorned with authentic vintage sequined fabric from one of the textiles used in Cruz’s famous costumes. The Limited-Edition Collector’s set and the Deluxe box set edition will also include a hardcover book containing one hundred photographs celebrating each year of the legendary artist’s life, along with exclusive printed photos that are sure to become collector’s items. Additionally, the album will be released as standard vinyl and made available on all digital platforms.

“This album is very special to me for several reasons. First and foremost, Celia Cruz, Cuba’s most iconic artist was one of the first artists I worked with. Second, these are recordings of live concerts in the city I cherish, Miami. Third, I have always liked design, whether graphic or advertising, and I think the packaging of this album is unique and a true representation of Celia’s style,” says Nelson Albareda, CEO of Loud And Live and executive producer of the album. “And finally, the music itself, my great passion. As a Cuban-American, this music celebrates my roots, my heritage, and my essence as a human being. An artist like Celia comes along every hundred years, and that is precisely what we are celebrating, 100 Años de Azucar.”

“En Vivo: 100 Años de Azúcar,” distributed by InnerCat, had its exclusive premiere on SiriusXM Caliente channel 158 and is now available on all digital platforms and in physical formats at www.celiacruz.com. The launch of this album marks the beginning of a series of celebrations organized by the Celia Cruz Foundation to honor the centennial of the iconic artist. These festivities will commence in October 2024 and continue through the end of 2025.

Celia Cruz En Vivo: 100 Años de Azúcar
All Album Configurations available: https://record-stop.com/collections/celia-cruz
Watch the Quimbara Music Video: https://youtu.be/nlGzLj8ZVfw
Link to Digital Platforms: https://pfl.ink/28fepnpx22

Connect With Celia Cruz:
Social Media: https://celiacruz.com/links/
https://celiacruz.com/
Instagram: @celiacruz

Connect with Loud And Live:
Instagram: @loudliveentertainment and @loud_live

About Loud And Live Studios:
Loud And Live Studios, Loud And Live’s premier content development and production company, is a GRAMMY ® and Latin GRAMMY ® award-winning studio dedicated to creating culturally relevant content across its entertainment, brand marketing & lifestyle events platform, including livestreams, podcasts, short & long-form videos, music specials, documentaries & branded content. Headquartered in Miami, Loud And Live Studios is driven by its passion to bring compelling stories to life through authentic storytelling, ensuring a high-quality content experience for its global audiences. Loud And Live Studios also operates two Latin platform channels on SiriusXM, EnVivo (channel 154) and Latin Vault (channel 155).

About Celia Cruz Entertainment:
Celia Cruz Entertainment is responsible for the safeguarding, protection and maximizing the benefits accruable into and from all Celia Cruz intellectual property assets, including Celia Cruz copyrights, trademarks, URL, image rights, archives, performance rights, naming rights and together with Celia Cruz Legacy Project Archive and Research Center collects, safeguards and makes accessible materials, documents, photographs, video footage, stage dresses and pieces from Celia Cruz’s personal collection to keep the Legacy of Celia Cruz alive for generations to come. Visit celiacruz.com for more information.

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V&V Supremo Foods, Inc. Introduces Authentic Chicken Chorizo, Expanding Its Line of Traditional Mexican Favorites

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A Delicious Alternative to Pork and Beef Chorizo, Offering the Same Authentic Flavor, Texture, and Quality.

CHICAGO, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — V&V Supremo® Foods, Inc., a leading producer of authentic Mexican cheeses, cremas and chorizo, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product: chicken chorizo. This innovative addition to the company’s chorizo line offers consumers a delicious alternative to traditional pork and beef varieties while maintaining the same authentic flavor, texture, and quality that V&V Supremo® is known for.

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Since its founding in 1964, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc. has been dedicated to bringing the flavors of Mexico to tables across the United States. The introduction of chicken chorizo is a testament to the company’s commitment to innovation and its mission to provide high-quality, authentic Mexican products to both the retail and foodservice industries.

“Our commitment to innovation is reflected in every bite of our new chicken chorizo. It’s a product I’m excited to introduce to the world,” said Gilberto Villaseñor, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V Supremo®. “We strive to offer our customers a wide range of options that cater to their diverse tastes and preferences, and our chicken chorizo is a perfect example of that.”

The new chicken chorizo joins V&V Supremo’s existing line of chorizo products, which includes the original pork chorizo and beef chorizo. With its authentic taste and versatility, the chicken chorizo is sure to become a favorite among consumers looking for a leaner alternative to pork and beef without sacrificing flavor or texture.

As the nation’s oldest family-run Mexican American cheese manufacturer and marketer, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc. remains committed to its roots while embracing innovation and growth. The launch of chicken chorizo marks another milestone in the company’s history and solidifies its position as a leader in the Mexican food industry.

For more information about V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., and its products, please visit www.vvsupremo.com.

About V&V Supremo Foods, Inc.

V&V Supremo® is an award-winning producer of authentic Mexican cheeses, cremas and chorizo and maker of Chihuahua® brand quesadilla cheese. The company was founded in 1964 by Mexico natives Gilberto Villaseñor, Sr. and Ignacio Villaseñor. It is now the nation’s oldest family-owned and run Hispanic cheese company. V&V Supremo® serves both the retail and food service industries.

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NEW MAZDA SPONSORED SURVEY FINDS NEARLY HALF OF CAR-SHARING AMERICAN COUPLES HAVE MONTHLY VEHICLE DISAGREEMENTS

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

Key Survey Data Points

  • One-in-four Americans consider themselves and their partner car-incompatible

  • 50% said they frequently have to readjust their car’s seat positions, mirrors, seatbacks and stereo volume

  • Mazda partnered with expert LMFT, Elizabeth Earnshaw, to share advice on how to address car-incompatibility conflict resolution and how features in the all-new 2025 CX-70 can help ease these disagreements

IRVINE, Calif., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is revealing what could be driving arguments with couples when it comes to their vehicles. While infidelity and financials are frequently cited causes for riffs in relationships, a new culprit is creating turmoil in garages across the country: sharing a vehicle. A recent survey of 2,000 married or cohabiting couples, fielded online by Talker Research on behalf of Mazda, found surprising facts about what couples argue about when it comes to sharing a vehicle.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

The survey found that nearly half (45%) of married or cohabiting couples admit they argue over a shared vehicle monthly. Some of the items that participants cited as topics that they often argued about when it comes to sharing a vehicle are the need to frequently have to readjust seat positions (62%), mirrors (55%), seatbacks (51%) and stereo volume (50%) after their partner uses the vehicle. With this in mind, the 2025 CX-70, Mazda’s all-new two-row mid-size crossover SUV, was thoughtfully designed to bring harmony to the driving experience and to relationships across the country, through new technologies such as its available Driver Personalization System.

The Driver Personalization System uses the vehicle’s internal camera to scan facial features and converts them into numeric information creating a driver profile. The system then uses the driver profile to automatically restore over 250 personalized driver settings to their desired positions such as seat position, mirror position, driving display and stereo settings. This means that the next time the driver gets ready to hit the road after their spouse last drove the vehicle, all of their preferred settings will be adjusted with no extra effort on their part. The driver profile is secured locally on the vehicle only and is not subject to remote access. Saved driver profiles can be deleted at any time.

The Driver Personalization System within the CX-70 can help you focus on the things more important in life. In fact, 21% of those surveyed would reward their spouse for properly readjusting vehicle settings by taking them out on a romantic dinner date.

To address car-incompatibility issues, one in four Americans with long-term partners would completely clean the car once a week to avoid arguments about their shared vehicle.

In order to provide additional help for partners to feel less car-incompatible, Mazda is partnering with Elizabeth Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, founder of A Better Life Therapy, author of “I Want This To Work” and the upcoming “Till Stress Do Us Part” and influencer. Earnshaw, LMFT has developed tips for couples to address car-incompatibility while highlighting how features of the Mazda CX-70 can help mitigate these arguments.

“Many times in my sessions, I see arguments around vehicles causing deeper problems with couples in their marriages,” said Earnshaw. “Clear communication and understanding of your partner’s wants and needs is important to a healthy relationship and the Driver Personalization System within the Mazda CX-70 can help alleviate relationship pain points.”

Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT tips for dealing with car-incompatibility:

  • Understand your mental load: Couples should take time to sit down with their partner to make a list of all of the things that have to be remembered in a day in order to manage their relationship, home and car. Explore who tends to be responsible for the bulk of it. Discuss together whether this feels fair or if things need to be redistributed and work to redistribute as necessary.
  • Manage your stress: Too much stress makes it difficult to relate to others, even the people we love the most. To manage stress, partners should prevent the small stressors as much as they can, learn to self soothe by doing things like deep breathing and muscle relaxation and work together to solve big problems. When dealing with stress around a vehicle, make sure to take the time for deep breathing before addressing the issue.
  • Interdependent Relationship: Even though partners share their car, they still want to be able to be themselves. Interdependent Relationships are the gold star and means that as a couple, partners can integrate who they are as a unit and who they are as unique individuals. Couples who have the ability to make space for time together and time apart tend to be the happiest. Work together to understand each other’s needs for personal time and regularly schedule time to spend together and apart for relationship balance.
  • Practice Active Listening: Couples get stuck arguing about their differences in preference, especially with their vehicles, when they focus on who is right and who is wrong when they should be practicing active listening. Partners can practice active listening by putting their own agenda to the side so you can truly hear and understand their partners viewpoint. If they catch themselves starting to drift towards other thoughts, bring their attention back to what their partner is saying. After they’ve finished talking, summarize what they shared and then they should ask if they’ve missed anything before providing solutions or sharing their own point of view.

With its inspiring, yet sophisticated design with thoughtful cargo solutions paired with the latest technology and conveniences, couples can expect that the Mazda CX-70 will deliver peace and help you focus less on the little things, like adjusting settings, and more on the important points of life with your partner.

To learn more about the all-new Mazda CX-70 visit: www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/cx-70

About Mazda North American Operations
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

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About Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT
Over the last decade, Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT has become one of today’s most trusted relationship teachers. Elizabeth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy. She founded A Better Life Therapy, where her team serves thousands of couples a year and is the creator of the Instagram Account @lizlistens where she shares relatable relationship advice. In addition to making couples therapy more accessible, she is the author of “I Want This To Work”. Elizabeth often contributes to publications like The New York Times, USA Today, and The Washington Post.

*Survey Methodology
Survey was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Mazda from Apr. 9 to Apr. 15, 2024, with a panel of 2,000 married or cohabitating Americans who have been in a relationship for at least five years and share a vehicle.

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Community Conversations Reduce Stigma and Reinforce Why Mental Health Matters

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Montefiore Holds Series of Bronx Events in Recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month

BRONX, N.Y., May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — No longer a “silent struggle,” hundreds of Bronx residents and families impacted by a wide range of conditions that affect, mood, thinking and behaviors, participated in Montefiore Health System events held throughout the last two months in recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month. Event topics were requested by community members and led by Montefiore’s department of Psychiatry and its Office of Community & Population Health (OCPH).

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“These events were incredibly emotional and inspirational as each one was informed by individual neighborhoods expressing what was most important to them – ranging from mindfulness to distress to victimization and violence,” said Liz Spurrell-Huss, MPH, MSW director, Health Equity Programs, OCPH. “Each event was different, but every time we were moved by how open and engaged everyone was about topics that are often highly stigmatized and hard to discuss.”

The events were held in partnership with local community-based organizations, including:

  • Breaking Ground – Park House, La Central, Boston Road
  • Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA)
  • Pastoral Migratoria Saint Antony Of Padua Church
  • Presbyterian Senior Services (PSS) Life University
  • Regional Aid for Interim Needs (RAIN): Middletown Center, Gun Hill Senior Center, Tolentine Senior Center and Parkchester Senior Center
  • Riverdale Senior Services: Schervier Apartments, Marble Hill Senior Center
  • St. Luke Episcopal Church

“Hearing each person’s stories, struggles and triumphs out in the community is an honor – and it is an essential step in bringing people who need mental health support into treatment,” said Dr. Ana Ozdoba, director, Psychiatry Residency Training, Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “It was also an invaluable experience for our psychiatry residents, who are newer to the field, as it reinforces why we are here in the Bronx and the importance of community partnerships in addressing today’s mental health crisis.”

To close Mental Health Awareness Month, the Montefiore Child Outpatient Psychiatry Division led by Dr. Jenny Seham, partnered with HearYourSong, a nonprofit that empowers children and teens with serious illnesses and complex health needs to make their voices heard through songwriting, will present a concert featuring original songs about topics ranging from friendship to struggling with depression.

Seham, who serves as Director, Arts and Integrative Medicine and Montefiore Einstein’s Youth Empowerment Series (YES), expressed, “Children in our community are feeling unprecedented levels of sadness and hopelessness; students of color are at elevated risk for increased stress, anxiety and depression. YES highlights the strength, resilience, and creativity of local youth through arts performances and exhibits. Their songs have a powerful impact on themselves and the audience; the concert is a true community healing experience.”

Montefiore is a designated Behavioral Center of Excellence by the New York State Office of Mental Health and earlier this year, announced plans create a new pediatric inpatient psychiatry unit in the Bronx.

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This Hurricane Season Take Steps to Protect Your Family from CO Poisoning and Other Post-Storm Dangers

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WASHINGTON, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — June 1 marks the start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and it could be an extremely active one, according to some forecasts of 2024 hurricane activity. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the increased risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, fires and electric shock after hurricanes and severe storms hit.

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“Hurricanes and major storms in the U.S. cause widespread damage that impacts millions of Americans each year,” said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. “This hurricane season, I urge consumers to follow CPSC’s safety tips to prepare ahead of storms and prevent loss of life in a storm’s aftermath.”

Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock out electrical power. CO poisoning from portable generators can kill whole families in minutes. CO is called the invisible killer because it is colorless and odorless. CO poisoning from portable generators can happen so quickly that people can become unconscious before recognizing the symptoms of nausea, dizziness or weakness.

On average, more than 200 consumers die in the U.S. each year from CO poisoning related to consumer products, according to CPSC’s latest report on Non-Fire Carbon Monoxide Deaths Associated with the Use of Consumer Products. About 92 of those deaths are linked to portable generators.

CPSC data show African Americans are at higher risk of death

Another CPSC report shows that from 2012 through 2022, where race was known, non-Hispanic Black or African Americans accounted for 23 percent of generator-related CO deaths, which is much higher than their share in the U.S. population.

Consumers should follow these safety tips to protect their families during hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season typically lasts from the beginning of June to the end of November.

Loss of Power—Using a Generator Safely

  • NEVER operate a portable generator inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or shed. Opening doors or windows does not provide enough ventilation to prevent the buildup of lethal levels of CO.
  • Operate portable generators outside only, at least 20 feet away from the house, and direct the generator’s exhaust away from the home and any other buildings that someone could enter. Close windows and seal off all other openings, such as soffit vents, dryer vents, and exhaust fan vents, that are near the generator or in the path of its exhaust. Do not operate a generator on an outside porch or in a carport. They are too close to the home.
  • Follow portable generator instructions about electrical shock hazards in inclement weather, which may include use of an NFPA-rated non-combustible generator tent or may state to wait until rain passes.
  • Check that portable generators have been maintained properly, and read and follow the labels, instructions, and warnings on the generator and in the owner’s manual.
  • Look for portable generators that have a CO shut-off safety feature, which is designed to shut the generator off automatically when high levels of CO are present around the generator. These models may be advertised as certified to the latest safety standards for portable generators–PGMA G300-2018 or G300-2023 and UL 2201–which are estimated to significantly reduce deaths from CO poisoning. UL 2201 certified models have reduced CO emissions in addition to the CO shut-off safety feature and are estimated to nearly eliminate the risk of death from CO poisoning.

Check CO and Smoke Alarms

  • Working smoke and CO alarms save lives! Install battery-operated smoke and CO alarms or smoke and CO alarms with battery backup on each level and outside separate sleeping areas at home. Interconnected combination smoke and CO alarms are best; when one sounds, they all sound. 
  • Make sure smoke alarms are installed on every level and inside each bedroom.
  • Make sure CO alarms are installed on every level and outside each bedroom.
  • Test smoke and CO alarms monthly to make sure they are working properly and replace batteries, if needed. Never ignore an alarm when it sounds. Get outside immediately. Then call 911.

Dangers with Charcoal and Candles

  • Never use charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal in an enclosed space can produce lethal levels of carbon monoxide. Do not cook on a charcoal grill in a garage, even with the garage door open.
  • Use caution when burning candles. Use flashlights or battery-operated candles instead. If using candles, do not burn them on or near anything that can catch fire. Never leave burning candles unattended. Extinguish candles when leaving the room and before sleeping.

Dangers with Wet Appliances:

  • Look for signs that your appliances have gotten wet. To reduce the risk of shock or electrocution, do not touch wet appliances that are still plugged into an electrical source.
  • Before using your appliances, have a professional or your gas or electric company evaluate them for safety. Replace all gas control valves, electrical wiring, circuit breakers and fuses that have been under water.

Dangers with Gas Leaks:

  • If you smell or hear gas leaking, leave your home immediately and contact local gas authorities from outside the home. Do not operate any electronics, such as lights or phones, before leaving.

CPSC resources:

Carbon Monoxide Safety Center
PSA – Hurricane Safety Tips
PSA – Seguridad en caso de huracán
PSA – One portable generator produces the same amount of Carbon Monoxide as hundreds of cars
PSA – Una planta eléctrica produce la misma cantidad de monóxido de carbono como cientos de autos
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CPSC spokespeople are available for interviews. Email [email protected] or call 240-204-4410 to arrange for an interview.

Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

For lifesaving information:
– Visit CPSC.gov.
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– Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
– Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
– Call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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