New York Business News

New York Business News – including entertainment, finance, health and medical, non-profit, public policy and technology news from New York, U.S.A. (N.Y., NY, NYC), as issued by the Send2Press Newswire service.


HitPaw FotorPea V5.7.0 Unveils New Pro Look for Better-Composed Photos, Natural Facial Beauty, and HD Restoration

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, today announced the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.7.0, featuring Pro Look, a new AI Recompose tool that automatically refines photo composition for more balanced, professional-looking results. This update also adds Beautify for one-click facial enhancement and updates some key AI models, making it easier for users to bring out the best in everyday photos with greater speed and precision.

Ahead of Originalive™: Luvme Hair Looks Beyond First-Day Hair Quality

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ahead of the official debut of Originalive™, Luvme Hair is sharing a closer look at one of the ideas shaping its upcoming premium human hair collection: good hair should be judged by more than how soft, smooth, or shiny it feels when it is new. First impressions matter. A wig that feels silky, moves naturally, and has a healthy-looking shine can immediately feel premium.

Tenorshare Guides: How to Transfer WhatsApp from Android to an iPhone 18 Pro

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tenorshare has just put out a detailed new guide that walks you through exactly how to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone 18 Pro. The resource addresses common challenges with cross-platform WhatsApp transfers, including how to preserve chats and media when moving data to an already set up iPhone. It provides practical solutions to help users transfer their important WhatsApp data safely and avoid data loss during an iPhone upgrade.

How to Remove iOS 27 from Your iPhone Without Data Loss in 2026

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Excited for iOS 27, but some iPhone users asked, “Is there a way to remove iOS 27 from my iPhone?” The answer is yes. To remove iOS 27, it’s common to either use iTunes/Finder in Recovery Mode or a professional iOS downgrade tool like Tenorshare ReiBoot, which supports a 1-click downgrade without data loss.

HitPaw Launches Autumn Sale 2026 with Up to 50-percent Off AI-Powered Creative Tools

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative solutions for video, photo, and audio enhancement, today announced the official launch of its 2026 Autumn Sale, running from September 14 through October 10, 2026. The seasonal promotion offers savings of up to 50% off across HitPaw’s popular AI-powered creative tools, including video enhancement, photo enhancement, video conversion, voice changing, and watermark removal solutions.

Argyle extends its mortgage verification experience to the wholesale channel with the launch of a broker-branded borrower experience

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, today announced the launch of a new solution that enables wholesale mortgage lenders to extend income, employment, and asset verification across their broker networks with a broker-branded borrower experience. The solution is available through Argyle’s Verification API as well as through Encompass® TPO Connect from ICE Mortgage Technology®.

Power Roofing NYC Shares Winter Roof Prep Checklist to Help New Yorkers Avoid Costly Roof Repair

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Power Roofing NYC, a licensed roof repair and roof replacement contractor that works in all five boroughs, has put out a winter roof prep checklist for New York homeowners and building owners. The checklist is short and free, and it comes straight from crews who have repaired, replaced or installed more than 2,300 roofs across the city since 2010.

Argyle expands Tidalwave integration to unify income, employment and asset verification with real-time operability to Encompass

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, today announced an expanded integration with Tidalwave, an agentic AI platform that automates the full U.S. mortgage lifecycle from application through closing. Argyle and Tidalwave partnered in 2025 to embed Argyle’s verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution into Tidalwave’s borrower workflow through payroll connectivity.

How Black Identity, In All Its Freshness and Different Beauty, Turned Blackness into A ‘Brand’ That America Wanted to Buy

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Pitch Black: The best Black ads of the past 50+ years” (ISBN: 978-1736621585), a new book by advertising luminary, Mark Robinson, officially goes on sale September 7, 2026, and is destined to challenge what you think you know about American business, fashion and culture. “Pitch Black,” chronicles a pivotal chapter in America’s Civil Rights movement.

SnapFresh Introduces Its New 20V Brushless Leaf Blower, Bringing More Power and Ease to Everyday Outdoor Cleanup

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 29 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SnapFresh, a cordless power tool brand focused on making DIY easier for modern homeowners and creators, has introduced its new 20V Brushless Cordless Leaf Blower, designed to deliver powerful performance and greater convenience for everyday outdoor cleanup.

Tenorshare Launches iOS 27 and iPhone 18 Giveaway: Win a Free iPhone 18,Get 25-percent Off

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — To celebrate the arrival of Apple’s next-generation iOS 27 and iPhone 18, Tenorshare, a global leader in mobile management and AI-driven utility software, today announced its Exclusive iOS 27 & iPhone 18 Special Offers. Designed to help users seamlessly upgrade, repair, and optimize their devices, the global campaign features up to 25% off flagship software, limited-time BOGO bundles, and a massive giveaway with a free iPhone 18 and Amazon gift cards up for grabs.

Washington state adds Argyle as an approved CBV provider for benefits agencies

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a consent-based verification (CBV) platform, today announced it has been added as an approved provider under a competitively solicited Washington State Department of Enterprise Services contract (No. 10925, Employment & Income Verification and Public Records Search Services), giving Washington agencies a pre-vetted path to consent-based income and employment verification for benefits eligibility and redetermination.

Luvme Hair Explains How to Choose Clip-In Extension Weight, Weft Count, and Pack Quantity

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a beauty brand offering human hair wigs, clip-in extensions, crochet hair, and protective styling solutions, today announced the release of a new expert guide explaining how shoppers can choose clip-in extension weight, weft count, and pack quantity. The guide addresses three specifications that are often treated as interchangeable but serve different purposes.

HitPaw Launches Back To School Sale 2026: Save Up to 60-percent on AI-Powered Creative Tools

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative solutions for video, photo, and audio enhancement, announces its 2026 Back To School Sale, offering students, educators, creators, and digital enthusiasts exclusive savings of up to 60% on popular AI tools and software bundles.

The Light Committee Adds a New Time-Based Headshot Session

LOS ANGELES, Calif., and NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Light Committee, a headshot studio with a location in Los Angeles and New York City, has added two new headshot photography sessions that removes restrictions on a set number of looks or content type. Essentially, this lets clients sign up for a session to create whatever content the studio can support rather than specific content, like headshots.

Argyle names John Hardesty chief revenue officer, Daniel Esquibel vice president of mortgage

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, today announced two executive promotions-longstanding leaders stepping into expanded roles, backed by deep product knowledge built from growing within the company. John Hardesty has been named chief revenue officer and Daniel Esquibel has been promoted to vice president of mortgage.

StarknightMT Marks 9 Years Milestone: Built Alongside Real UTV Riders

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 31, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For nine years, StarknightMT has worked alongside UTV and ATV riders to develop practical accessories for the trail, farm and jobsite. To celebrate this milestone, StarknightMT is launching a monthlong 9th anniversary celebration throughout August, featuring sitewide savings, rotating category offers and limited-time deals on select off-road accessories.

Beyond the Game: SnapFresh Founder Jessie Zhang Visits New York to Explore the Future of DIY Innovation

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As global attention turned toward the United States during the FIFA World Cup season, SnapFresh Founder Jessie Zhang embarked on a meaningful journey to New York to gain firsthand insights into the U.S. market, consumer lifestyles, and the future of DIY innovation.

Argyle and The BIG Point of Sale named 2026 Connections Award winners by PROGRESS in Lending

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., July 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, and The BIG Point of Sale today announced they have been named winners of the 2026 Connections Award by PROGRESS in Lending. The award honors the most impactful partnerships, integrations and acquisitions advancing the mortgage industry, recognizing the companies for an integration that embeds verification of income and employment (VOIE) directly into the loan origination process through ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass Partner Connect® framework.

Luvme Shares Expert Guide to Reusable Human Hair Crochet Styles

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a beauty brand offering human hair wigs, glueless wigs, lace wigs, hair extensions, crochet hair, and protective styling solutions, is sharing an expert guide to reusable human hair crochet styles to help shoppers better understand how to choose, wear, care for, and preserve crochet hair for future styling.

HitPaw Launches 6th Anniversary Celebration: Spin to Win Big Prizes and Save Up to 50-percent on AI Tools

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, the global leader in AI-powered creative tools for photo, video, and audio generation, enhancement, and editing, celebrates its 6th Anniversary with exclusive savings of up to 50% off. Whether enhancing photos, restoring videos, or creating AI-powered content, HitPaw empowers creators to bring their ideas to life with intuitive AI tools.

HitPaw Launches VikPea V5.4.0 With New AI Video Stylization, Face Tracking Beauty and Smart Import

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading innovator in AI-powered multimedia solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V5.4.0, the latest upgrade to its AI video enhancement and creation platform. This version introduces an all-new AI Video Stylization feature, smarter Face Tracking Beauty, expanded video import capabilities, and several core AI model improvements, making professional-quality video enhancement and creation faster, easier, and more accessible than ever.

HitPaw FotorPea V5.5.0 Launches Updated Image Creation System with AI Realism Enhancement

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, today announced the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.5.0, a major upgrade that transforms the platform into a fully AI Agent-driven image creation system. The new version unifies text-to-image generation, AI enhancement, and editing into one workflow, eliminating the need to switch between tools while guiding users through the entire creative process.

Luvme Hair Shares Expert Guide to Choosing the Right Wig Density for Natural-Looking Volume

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a beauty brand offering human hair wigs, glueless wigs, lace wigs, and protective styling solutions, is sharing an expert guide to help customers choose the right wig density for natural-looking volume, comfort, and styling needs.

Edimakor Father’s Day Offer 2026: Free Credits, 65% Savings, and Unlimited AI Creation

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Father’s Day is almost here, and HitPaw Edimakor is celebrating with one of its biggest seasonal promotions of the year. From 10 June 2026 to 9 July 2026, Edimakor is offering up to 65% OFF discount, exclusive VIP discounts, and free bonus credits for users. This special Father’s Day event gives creators affordable access to some of the platform’s most advanced AI tools.

International Collectors Tariff Soccer Ball Levels the Pitch – You, Too, Can Play Hardball!

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wicked West Productions, Inc. announces the launch of The International Collectors Tariff Ball, a unique soccer ball that offers disappointed World Cup fans an inexpensive and satirical way to vent their frustrations with a World Cup that is off limits to so many of its loyal supporters. The International Collectors Tariff Ball features tariff percentage numbers including 39, 15, and 145 printed in white, yellow and red on the black pentagons of the ball’s classic black and white design; it also repeats the phrase, “Level the Pitch,” across the white hexagons.

Millions Dream of Having Children: World Fertility Project Expands Global ‘Break the Taboo’ Campaign to Address Stigma and Barriers to Care

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As conversations around declining fertility rates and reproductive health continue to gain global attention, the World Fertility Project (WFP), produced by pregnantish, today announced the return of its international “Break the Taboo” campaign, launching June 17 in honor of World Infertility Awareness Month.

HitPaw Father’s Day Sale: Up to 50% Off AI Creative Tools

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who have shaped our lives. To mark the occasion, HitPaw has launched its Father’s Day Sale, offering savings of up to 50% off on its leading AI-powered creative software from June 8 to June 24, 2026. [*UPDATED*]

Luvme Hair Shares Summer Human Hair Wig Care Tips for Heat, Humidity, and Travel

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a beauty brand offering human hair wigs, glueless wigs, lace wigs, and protective styling solutions, is sharing summer human hair wig care tips to help customers maintain softness, freshness, and manageability during hot weather, humid conditions, outdoor activities, and travel.

Edimakor V5.0.0 Revolutionizes AI Video Creation with Reference to Video and AI Ads Features

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Video production using AI has completely evolved since the early days when users created random video clips based only on a text prompt. Nowadays, users are calling for consistent quality, improved control, and fast turnaround times, making these types of previously available tools irrelevant. The HitPaw Edimakor new version 5.0.0 addresses this demand by providing comprehensive solutions (new features).

Argyle expands consent-based verification platform for state government agencies with new benefits-focused capabilities

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consent-based verification (CBV) platform, today announced significant enhancements to its government verification solution that bring new capabilities to state agencies responsible for determining applicant eligibility for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF and related benefits programs.

Le Portier Cognac and America’s Gold Star Families Launch Memorial Day 2026 Initiative Featuring Shannon Sharpe Visiting U.S. Troops

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Le Portier Cognac and America’s Gold Star Families today announced a Memorial Day initiative dedicated to honoring military service, sacrifice, and the lasting legacy of America’s military families. Le Portier Cognac is a premium cognac brand co-founded by Shannon Sharpe.

Valuecom Launches Summer Home Shopping Deals Hub to Help Consumers Save on Renovation and Home Upgrades

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As demand for summer home renovations and household upgrades continues to grow, online savings platform Valuecom today announced the launch of its new “Summer Home Shopping Deals Hub,” designed to bring together the latest promo codes and discounts from home, furniture, building materials, and lifestyle brands in one centralized destination.

PromoCodie Analyzes How U.S. Consumers Are Reducing Online Shopping Costs Amid Inflation Pressure

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As inflation and rising living expenses continue to affect household budgets across the United States, American consumers are increasingly changing the way they shop online. PromoCodie, a U.S.-focused online coupon and savings platform, recently released new consumer trend insights showing how shoppers are becoming more strategic in their efforts to reduce e-commerce spending.

The Light Committee Opens Photography Studio in New York City

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Light Committee, a headshot photography studio known for creating some of the best headshots in Los Angeles, has opened a second studio in New York City just about 10 years after its first studio in LA. The New York city studio will provide similar services to the LA studio.

Gutscheine7 Announces Launch of Germany Travel Savings Platform to Enhance Experience for U.S. Visitors

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gutscheine7 (Gutscheine7.de), a Germany-focused coupon platform, today highlighted how its service helps U.S. travelers save money while shopping in Germany by providing access to localized discounts, real-time promotions, and easy-to-navigate deal listings. As international travel continues to rebound, American tourists are increasingly looking for practical ways to manage spending in unfamiliar retail environments.

HitPaw VikPea V5.3.0 is Launched with Video Beauty, New AI Generative Models, and Next-Gen Video Generators

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 8, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V5.3.0, the latest update to its AI-powered video enhancement and generation platform. This release introduces a high-precision background removal model, a new video beauty module, upgraded AI generative models, and enhanced video generation with Kling 3.0 and Kling V3 Omni.

Xentra Transport Debuts On-Demand Freight Service Allowing Businesses to Book Cargo Vans and Box Trucks With a Few Clicks

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Xentra Transport, a same-day courier and B2B logistics company headquartered at 240 W 40th Street in Manhattan, today announced the launch of its on-demand freight service, giving businesses across New York and New Jersey the ability to book a cargo van or box truck for same-day pickup and delivery in just a few clicks.

Just Announced: Award-Winning Documentary ‘Wolf’s Message’ Begins Streaming Free on Tubi April 29 Across Global Markets

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The award-winning documentary “Wolf’s Message” will begin streaming free on Tubi starting April 29, expanding its reach across international markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand; inspired by the best-selling book by acclaimed spiritual teacher and former U.S. Navy Commander Suzanne Giesemann.

Edimakor V4.9.0 Introduces New GPT Image 2 and Character Library for Consistent, Cinematic AI Creation

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The demand for smarter and more precise AI creative tools is growing fast. Creators today don’t just want beautiful images – they want consistency, storytelling, and control across every project. To meet this need, HitPaw Edimakor announces the release of Edimakor V4.9.0, a major upgrade that brings two powerful features: GPT Image 2 and an enhanced Character Library.