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Beam Mobile adds semi-solid-state batteries for healthcare devices
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Beam Mobile is launching semi-solid-state battery technology for healthcare, led by its Qi2 5,000mAh GM-715 battery and GM-788 5-bay charger.
New York court blocks NCAA ban on Vincent Iwuchukwu for 2026-27 season
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A Queens County Supreme Court judge granted an emergency restraining order that temporarily stops the NCAA from ruling Vincent Iwuchukwu ineligible for Division I men’s basketball during the 2026-27 academic year.
Black Health Matters summit delivers free screenings to more than 1,600 New Yorkers
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Black Health Matters held its 8th annual Health Summit & Expo at Riverside Church during Harlem Week, offering free screenings and health education to New Yorkers as 45,000 people lost Essential Plan coverage.
Counslr lands construction partnerships to expand mental health support
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Counslr is expanding into the construction sector with new partnerships at JRM Construction Management and United Construction to offer confidential, text-based mental health support.
New York tort reforms could cut crash injury payouts
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New York’s new motor vehicle tort rules, effective immediately after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the state budget in late May 2026, could make it harder for injured drivers, passengers and pedestrians to recover full compensation.
Runway 7 returns to New York Fashion Week with 138 designers from 20 countries
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Runway 7 will stage its 11th season at Sony Hall in New York City from Sept. 8-13, bringing 138 designers and brands from 20 countries to New York Fashion Week. The program mixes runway shows, philanthropy and entertainment, and it ends with the…
Mamdani Proclaims Lyricist Lounge Day in New York City
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared Aug. 14, 2026, as Lyricist Lounge Day, honoring the hip hop institution’s 35th anniversary.
Cheung & Lauterborn expands nursing home abuse advocacy in New York
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Cheung & Lauterborn, P.C. is highlighting legal help for families dealing with nursing home abuse and neglect across Long Island, Nassau County, Queens and nearby New York communities.
Jack Fascitelli backs NYRP's urban greening push in New York City
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Jack Fascitelli is highlighting the New York Restoration Project’s work to expand accessible green space across New York City’s five boroughs.
Plus 1 tops 25,000 downloads as New York launch nears
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Miami-based social app Plus 1 has passed 25,000 downloads and is planning a New York City expansion this fall as it closes in on a $1 million seed round.
Secret World launches Hustle Map as New York expands vendor licenses
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Secret World has launched Hustle Map, a live mapping feature meant to help people find temporary and mobile independent sellers as New York City expands street-vending licenses.
Texas, Delaware top new Healthcare Strain Index
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A new state-by-state analysis from ConciergeMD ranks healthcare strain across all 50 states and finds Texas, Delaware and several Sun Belt states under the greatest pressure.
Ys Pharma launches Kadason medicated shampoo in the U.S.
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Ys Pharma Inc. has launched Kadason, an OTC medicated shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis, and is selling it direct to U.S. consumers through ys-ph.com. The product uses 1.80% salicylic acid and enters a market where many shampoos target dandruff…
NYC Second Chance Rescue to honor John Paul DeJoria at Bridgehampton benefit
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NYC Second Chance Rescue will host its 5th Annual Concert for a Cause on Aug. 21 at a private estate in Bridgehampton, featuring Ashanti and Fabolous while honoring entrepreneur and animal advocate John Paul DeJoria.
Pearl Behavioral Health warns of late-summer anxiety spike on Hilton Head
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Pearl Behavioral Health in Bluffton is flagging a seasonal rise in anxiety and mood concerns as summer ends and routines shift across Hilton Head and the Lowcountry.
Jonathan Wroble joins New York Financial Educators Council advisory board
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The New York Financial Educators Council has named Jonathan Wroble, co-developer of the Get A Financial Life NYC high school curriculum, to its Advisory Board.
New York Mavericks name CON-CRĒT official brain health partner
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The New York Mavericks and Vireo Systems have launched a multi-year partnership that makes CON-CRĒT Creatine HCl the team’s official brain health and performance partner.
CO2Lift gathers beauty leaders for invitation-only event in New York
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CO2Lift will host THE ROOM on Aug. 17 at Paros Tribeca in New York City, bringing founders, executives, media and creators together for an intimate dinner and live panel on where beauty is headed next.
OmniRx Health tops 10,000 subscribers as virtual primary care expands to 44 states
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Kansas City telehealth provider OmniRx Health says it has passed 10,000 subscribers and widened its virtual primary care footprint to 44 licensed states.
Rocket Doctor adds in-network virtual care access in New York
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Rocket Doctor AI said Aug. 11 that its subsidiary has signed an agreement expanding in-network physician-led virtual care for more than 100,000 eligible health plan members in New York. The deal adds access across Medicare Advantage and commercial…
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