FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: NEW YORK The U.S. Army Reserve took part in the 40th Annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10, the theme of which was honoring veterans of the Global War on Terrorism. "The United States now has the largest population of young veterans since the Vietnam War, including many who served in the Global War on Terrorism," said Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, commanding general of the Army R more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "Maine Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2024": * * * Maine had 34,000 job openings in September 2024, compared to 36,000 openings in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner William J. Sibley noted that the job openings rate in Maine was 4.9 percent in Septemb more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "Atlanta Area Employment - October 2024": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Atlanta Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, metropolitan area stood at 3,102,100 in October 2024 compared to 3,073,400 a year ago, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "Miami Area Employment - October 2024": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, metropolitan area increased by 45,300 over the year in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the local rate of jo more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "Houston Area Employment - October 2024": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX, metropolitan area increased by 60,200 over the year in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2418) on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment - October 2024": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in October than a year earlier in 272 of the 389 metropolitan areas, lower in 98 areas, and unchanged in 19 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 80 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following statement on Nov. 26, 2024: * * * Today, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (New York Fed) released an extension of its time series of indicative SOFR rates and volumes through November 21, 2024. This time series demonstrates how SOFR would have printed if the modifications to SOFR's methodology implemented on November 25, 2024 had been in place since January 2020. Today's extension of this series fills the gap  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement about the release of three Americans, including New York's Kai Li, from Chinese custody: "This Thanksgiving, I am so grateful to hear that three Americans, including my constituent, Kai Li, have been released from Chinese custody and are set to be reunited with their families. For the last several years, my office and I have bee more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated Nov. 15, 2024, from the New York City Housing Authority, Departments of Housing Preservation and Development and Health and Mental Hygiene: * * * To: Regulations Division Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 RE: [Docket No. FR-6487-N-01] Request for Information; Allocating more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: 'Flagpoling' Where Individuals Seeking Canadian Work Authorization Exploit A Legal Loophole and Enter The US Only For A Few Hours To Expedite Their Work Permits Has Increased Traffic At WNY Border Crossings And Frustrated U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers Who Must Take Extra Time To Process These Cases Since Lawmakers Launched Push Earlier This Year Canada Has Limi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2024: Today, Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), the House Democratic Leader, in partnership with NYS Office of General Services, celebrated the rededication of the Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building and commemorated the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Rep. Shirley Chisholm. In 2009, alongside State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, then-Assemblyman Jeffries led the passag more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Kathy Manning, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Greensboro, NC Today, Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06) announced the class of 2029 military service academy nominations from North Carolina's Sixth Congressional District. To attend a military service academy, a student must earn the nomination from their congressional representative and be selected for appointment by the military academy. The nominated students from the class of 2029 were chosen more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland issued the following news release: A New York business owner has been found guilty of recklessly transporting a dangerous probable carcinogen without proper documentation and knowingly selling an unregistered pesticide in Maryland. The conviction was announced by U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Special Agent in Charge Allison Landsman, of the U.S. Environmental Protection more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, today issued the following statement on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal. "I welcome the news of a ceasefire on Israel's northern border. Since October 7, Hezbollah has fired tens of thousands of rockets at Israeli communities and forced up to 80,000 Israeli civilians out of their homes. Than more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. B24-1-10) on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "City of Dunkirk - Budget Review." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City's proposed budget for 2025. * * * Key Findings * The lack of complete, accurate, and current accounting and financial records significantly limited our review and precluded us from determi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-99) on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "Village of North Haven - Collections." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Village of North Haven (Village) officials ensured collections were properly collected, recorded and deposited. * * * Key Findings Village officials did not ensure collections were properly collected, recorded and deposited in a timely manne more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-107) on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "Village of Riverside - Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Riverside (Village) Clerk-Treasurers prepared and maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports. * * * Key Findings The former and current Clerk-Treasurers did not prepare or m more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024, from the City of Boston, Massachusetts: * * * To: Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 SUBJECT: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Pedestrian Head Protection Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard [Docket No. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's commitment to providing the fleet with critical warfighting capabilities was on display Nov. 22 as it welcomed Dennis Boyer, a member of the Senior Executive Service and deputy commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center (UWDC), for a full day of tours and discussions. "Division Newport consistently delivers new technologies and capabilities within  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The White House issued the following commentary on Nov. 26, 2024: * * * President Biden's Investing in America Agenda's Growing Durability and Popularity By Natalie Quillian, White House Deputy Chief of Staff When President Biden and Vice President Harris came into office, America was in the midst of a deadly pandemic and our economy was reeling. Since then, President Biden and Vice President Harris have overseen one of the most successful administrations in history an more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a background news call via teleconference on Nov. 27, 2024, on Venezuela: * * * MODERATOR: All right, so good morning, everyone. Thank you again for joining us on somewhat of a short notice here. We will be speaking about Venezuela this morning. And on the line, not for reporting purposes, we will have [senior administration official]. We will also have [senior administration official]. And we will also have [senior ad more PR

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Nov. 27 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a press gaggle on Nov. 26, 2024, by Senior Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates while en route to Queens, New York: * * * MR. BATES: How are y'all? Q: Hi. MR. BATES: Happy Thanksgiving. Q: Happy Thanksgiving. MR. BATES: I have a few things at the top. We are on our way to Staten Island, where the president and the first lady will attend a Friendsgiving event at U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York. This event more PR