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Janice Sand

Janice Sand
Jan started as an intern with Neotrope® Dec. 2010, became "Content Manager" for New York Netwire, in 2015, and has worked for both the Send2Press® Newswire service, as well as MuseWire.com. She edits daily news stories for the site from state and local NY government and non-profit agencies and is based in “New England,” USA.

Sharon Reichhardt of ACES to Moderate Session, Servicing Models Unpacked, at 2026 MBA Servicing Solutions Conference

DENVER, Colo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that Sharon Reichhardt, executive vice president of operations, has been selected to speak at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Servicing Solutions Conference, taking place Feb. 16-19, 2026, in Dallas.

Recover Deleted Files with 99% Recovery Rate: iToolab RecoverGo Windows Data Recovery V1.3.0

KOWLOON, Hong Kong /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Are permanently deleted files really gone? Is there any way to recover permanently deleted files? It's now possible thanks to iToolab's breakthrough in data scanning and recovery. iToolab RecoverGo Windows Data Recovery V1.3.0 optimizes the scanning modes, offering a high success rate up to 99% for severe data loss scenarios.

Edimakor V4.6.0 Update Boosts Creativity Through AI Motion Tracking and Image Enhancer

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- HitPaw Edimakor officially releases version 4.6.0 - bringing powerful new AI-driven upgrades to video and image editing. This major update focuses on smarter automation, smoother workflows, and higher-quality results - helping content creators, businesses, and everyday users produce professional visuals with far less effort.

Dark Matter Technologies’ ELEVATE servicing platform gains momentum with new signings and fintech enhancements

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced continued client momentum that includes a multi-year renewal with Arbor Bank and a new client signing with Covey Financial, as well as tighter integration of its Elevate℠ Loan Servicing Solution (Elevate) and the Empower® loan origination system (LOS).

PDFgear Launches TextaVoice, a Truly Free Text-to-Speech (TTS) App Challenging Expensive Subscriptions

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- PDFgear announces the launch of TextaVoice (TextaVoice.com), a completely free text-to-speech tool that turns text into natural-sounding audio in seconds. It provides online text to speech services with no sign-up, no ads, and no usage limits. TextaVoice is built by the team behind PDFgear, a widely recognized free alternative to Adobe Acrobat.

Connecticut’s Keystone Place at Newbury Brook Hosts Breakfast to Honor Torrington Police Officers

TORRINGTON, Conn. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Keystone Place at Newbury Brook recently welcomed Chief Bill Baldwin and members of the Torrington Police Department for a special breakfast honoring local police officers and recognizing their continued service to the community.

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn in Kentucky Named One of America’s Five Most Iconic Buffets in 2026

OWENSBORO, Ky. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn has been recognized as one of America's five most iconic buffets in a recent Fox News feature highlighting the nation's premier all-you-can-eat dining destinations. The family-owned restaurant joins an elite group that includes renowned establishments from Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Rhode Island.

ViewTech Borescopes will return as an exhibitor at the annual 2026 Inspection Expo & Conference in Austin

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- ViewTech Borescopes will return as an exhibitor at the annual Inspection Expo & Conference, the premier event dedicated to the welding inspection community. The event brings together leading welding inspectors, engineers, and industry professionals for two days of education, networking, and hands-on technology demonstrations.

The 12th Annual ‘Cursive Is Cool’ Contest 2026 Launches Nationwide for Students in Grades K-7

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF) announced today that its annual Cursive Is Cool® handwriting contest is now open to students in Kindergarten through Grade 7, encouraging young writers to express themselves creatively through cursive handwriting.

The Mortgage Collaborative releases Pulse of the Network Nov. 2025 survey results and analysis

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today released results from the latest Pulse of the Network survey, along with an analysis examining how mortgage lenders are prioritizing technology, operational efficiency, and growth strategies amid continued market pressure.

NotaryCam surpasses 2 million lifetime notarizations for real estate and legal transactions

HOUSTON, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced a standout year in 2025, having reached more than 2 million successful notarizations to date, including more than 238,000 notarizations completed this year. The company also doubled both its credit card transaction volume and the number of servicers using loss mitigation-related RON transactions through its real estate vertical, exemplifying growing industry adoption of digital solutions.

Comfort Appliance Repair in Nashville Warns ‘Dripping Faucets’ Won’t Save Washing Machines from 2026 Storm Fern Damage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Comfort Appliance Repair Tennessee today warned Nashville homeowners that the standard advice to "drip faucets" during freezing weather is leaving one critical appliance vulnerable: the washing machine. As the city thaws from Storm Fern, owner Dennis Godynuk reports a surge in flooded laundry rooms caused by frozen intake valves that homeowners assumed were safe.

FineVoice Launches v3.0 Update to Introduce More Expressive and Customizable AI Voices

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- FineVoice, a leading AI voice generation platform, today officially announced the launch of FineVoice 3.0. Moving beyond standard functional iterations, this major upgrade delivers comprehensive enhancements in vocal expressiveness, emotional nuance, and creative flexibility. With FineVoice 3.0, users benefit from refined customization of tone, pacing, and delivery, empowering users to synthesize professional audio that resonates with the specific stylistic demands of all-encompassing content types

Chris Flynn named COO at Class Valuation

TROY, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chris Flynn has been appointed chief operating officer. Flynn joined Class Valuation in April 2025 as chief data officer and has since played a central role in advancing the company's strategic, operational and product initiatives.

‘Living Story from East Africa’ by Chris Williams: 30 Million Views Later, More Than a Video

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- "Living Story from East Africa," an AI-generated cinematic short created by storyteller and entrepreneur Chris Williams, has surpassed 28 million views on Instagram since its Jan. 23 release, based on the platform's publicly displayed view count on the post. Created using ChatGPT for story development and Sora 2 for video generation.

Poetry Collection by James C. Glassford Reflects on Love, Life and Mother Nature

VANCOUVER, British Columbia /New York Netwire - National News/ -- "Love, Life and Mother Nature: Picture Book of Poems" (ISBN: 978-1834182124 released September, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) by James C. Glassford is a poetry collection that explores the natural world as a source of reflection, learning, and emotional grounding. Paired with original photography, the book presents nature as both a physical environment and a place for personal contemplation.

FUNCTION: By 50, Your Future Healthspan Trajectory Is Already Visible – And It’s Not in Your Diet or Lab Work

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Professor Scott B. Fulton distills five decades of functional aging research into a new practical self‑assessment framework that helps midlife adults see, and improve, their true healthspan trajectory. Fulton's latest book, 'FUNCTION' is a hands‑on guide organizing 44 simple self‑assessments into a five‑part functional portfolio

Legacy in Motion: Sculpture of Martin Luther King, Jr. Artwork Anchors New Community Center in Panama City, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- George Gadson Studios proudly announces the unveiling of Legacy in Motion, a sculpture created for the newly rebuilt Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center in Panama City, Florida. Unveiled in conjunction with the Center's grand opening on January 16, 2026, the artwork stands tall at 17 ft as a genuine reflection of history, resilience, and intentional progress within the Glenwood Community.

New Book: Addicted to Failure: Why the Rehab System Doesn’t Work and What Must Change

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- In his searing new book, "Addicted to Failure: Why the Rehab System Doesn't Work and What Must Change" (ISBN: 978-1968339876 paperback; 978-1968339883 ebook, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), author and addiction reform advocate Jimmie Applegate takes aim at a $16 billion industry that profits from relapse and exposes why traditional rehab models fail to deliver real recovery.

Liyah Bey’s unflinching new single, ABUSED, confronts physical, emotional, and psychological abuse

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- "Abused," the new single from international singer-songwriter Liyah Bey, is not a confession or a plea-it is a declaration. Built on restraint rather than release, the song gives voice to survivors of abuse by doing something rare in popular music: naming the truth plainly, without softening it.

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