WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that she has nominated 16 students from New York's 24th Congressional District to the United States Military Service Academies. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Tenney can nominate a select number of candidates to the Service Academies each year. A panel of local community leaders and veterans selected the 16 students to be nomin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Yoto Mini speakers Hazard: The speaker's lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: December 12, 2024 Units: About 251,165 (In addition, about 18,932 were sold in Canada) (The speakers were previously recalled in April 2024.) Consumer Contact: Yoto Ltd. by email at minihelp@yoto more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The Dayton Foundation issued the following news release: Eight highly skilled older adults have been selected as the newest fellows for The Dayton Foundation's Del Mar Encore Fellows Initiative, which deploys retired or career-transitioning older adults to work on significant community issues. Each fellow brings new sources of talent and experience to nonprofit organizations tackling critical needs in Greater Dayton. Since the initiative launched in 2017, Del  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: New York, NY - The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") announced today the results of the 2024 election for four positions on the FHLBNY's Board of Directors ("Board") whose terms will each commence on January 1, 2025. The terms of all the positions will run for four years, expiring on December 31, 2028. The specific re more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced that Michelle Neal has stepped down from her role as Head of the Markets Group and a member of the Bank's Executive Committee. She will be leaving the New York Fed in March 2025 to work as a senior executive in the private sector, and in the interim, she has moved to an advisor role to help facilitate a smooth transition. Anna Nordstr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Event Marks Culmination of Year-Long, Nationwide Public-Private Effort to Deepen Collaboration in the Fight Against Illicit Opioids * * * VIENNA, Va. -- This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in partnership with Treasury's Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation (CI), held t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 5, 2024, entitled "Yong Sheng Jiao; Denial of Hearing; Final Debarment Order". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is denying a request for a hearing submitted by Yong Sheng Jiao, also known as Yongsheng Jiao and Wilson Jiao (Jiao), and is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Defendant Facilitated Shipments of Controlled Industrial Equipment to Russia * * * A 12-count indictment was unsealed yesterday charging Natalya Ivanovna Mazulina, of Federal Way, Washington, also known as "Natasha Mazulina," for her alleged involvement in a scheme to circumvent U.S. export laws and sanctions on Russia. Mazulina, the Western regional manager of a freight forwarding more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: A former Florida-based employee of TD Bank N.A. was arrested and charged by criminal complaint yesterday for facilitating money laundering to Colombia through the financial institution. According to court documents, Leonardo Ayala, 24, worked at a TD Bank store in Doral, Florida, between February and November 2023. Starting in June 2023, Ayala allegedly exploited his position as a bank emp more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Repeated failures add RRC Home Improvement to OSHA's 'Severe Violator' list * * * NEWARK, NJ - Federal workplace safety officials have again cited a Newark construction contractor for repeatedly violating U.S. Department of Labor safety requirements at three North Jersey worksites, exposing employees to falls from elevations, the construction industry's l more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue fighting to lower the cost of living for hardworking Americans while pushing back against Republican efforts to reward the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of Social Security and Medicare. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. We a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:24-cv-11026; D.N.J. filed Dec. 11, 2024) involving Chibuzo Augustine Onyeachonam, Stanley Chidubem Asiegbu and Chukwuebuka Martin Newke-Eze: * * * SEC Charges Three Individuals with Impersonating Financial Professionals in Fraud Scheme Targeting Retail Investors * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Chibuzo Augustine Onyeachonam, Stanley Chidubem Asiegbu, and Chukwuebuk more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: Media Advisory An observational study of more than 6,500 adults is one of the most detailed in the U.S. A large study found that greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for blood clots that can occur in deep veins, which, if untreated, can block blood flow and cause serious complications, even death. These findings came  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a new state affordable housing program called Block-By-Block is accepting applications to support the new construction of affordable homes in five Upstate cities. The program is making $40 million available to nonprofit organizations who will develop new homes on vacant or underutilized lots. The program is expected to create new single- and  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Legislation S.7114-A/A.6425-A Requires Insurers to Cover Medically Necessary EpiPen Devices Bill Caps Out-of-Pocket Costs, Makes Life-Saving Treatment More Affordable for New Yorkers * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that will reduce the sky-high costs of epinephrine auto-injector ("EpiPen") devices for consumers with commercial health insurance and expand more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * One in Four City Households Had No Fixed Broadband Access * * * A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined issues related to broadband availability, access and affordability across New York City's neighborhoods and found that despite high availability, one in four households had no cable, fiberoptic (FTTP) or digital subscriber line (DSL) internet su more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced accomplishments achieved by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for Metro-North Railroad riders in 2024 and gave a glimpse of major upcoming improvements allowed by the MTA Capital Plan, including strengthening ridership, accessibility projects, service increases, an enhanced passenger experience and an overall more sustainable, reliab more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Approval of Financial Assistance Authorizes Municipal Access to the Capital Needed for Projects that Reduce Risks to Public Health and the Environment * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved over $428 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. The more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a package of new laws that will expand the availability of resources for new parents and young children. These laws will ensure that new parents are fully informed about the products they are selecting for their families, and will make it easier for working parents to have access to child care programs, among other resources. Governor Hochul has prio more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of a Charter Revision Commission (CRC) -- under chair Richard R. Buery, Jr., CEO of Robin Hood -- that will be tasked with reviewing the New York City Charter and determining how to make New York City's municipal government more transparent and responsive to the needs of city residents, especially when it comes to promoting fair housing a more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a set of proposals to protect longtime New Yorkers, immigrants, and asylum seekers from violent, repeat offenders following a productive initial conversation with the federal government's incoming "border czar," Tom Homan, and Biden administration official Kenneth Genalo at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The plan comes on the heels of New York more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 18-E-0138) on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure. NOTICE POSTPONING CONFERENCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Department of Public Service staff technical conference scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, is hereby postponed without date. Please consult www.dps.ny.gov and search using this case more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 18, 2024, from the New York State Assembly Member D. Billy Jones: * * * To: Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20210 * * * As a representative of 50 fire departments in rural areas, I am deeply concerned by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) proposed Emergency more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden issued the following remarks on Dec. 11, 2024, at the first-ever White House Conference on Women's Health Research: * * * THE FIRST LADY: You're so quiet. It's like a classroom. (Laughter and applause.) So, in the intermission, were you all, like, dancing and everything? (Laughter.) Get a little movement. You know, you've been sitting for a while. So, thank you for standing. But, you know, I'm glad you get a little -- more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: This week, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, led by Chairman Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY), held a hearing to examine threats posed by the Biden-Harris administration's open-borders, anti-enforcement policies to law enforcement across the nation. Wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler announced that he and several of his New York congressional colleagues have sent a letter urging House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to prohibit federal Medicaid expending toward any Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) payments in support of changes to the New York Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) unless more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) applauded the Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement that the agency will invest up to $365 million to install solar and battery storage systems at community healthcare facilities and public or privately owned, federally subsidized multi-family housing properties. "For too long, vulnerable fami more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: This week, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) voted in favor of S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. The bill included provisions to invest $125 million in projects to improve climate resiliency and water infrastructure throughout Brooklyn and Queens and measures to better address comprehensive flood risk through the U.S. Army Corps of Eng more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-05), Gwen Moore (D-WI-4) and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) introduced the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation will amend the nation's tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay taxes on settlement income when they prevail legally against their abuser. The Members introduced this legislation during  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Social Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from the Youth Transition Funders Group, Westchester County, New York: * * * To: Commissioner Martin O'Malley Social Security Administration 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 * To: Commissioner Rebecca Jones Gaston Administration for Children Youth and Families Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue Washington, D.C. 20201 more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced the DOGE Acts, a package of bills to reform the federal government management of taxpayer dollars. The DOGE Acts coincide with President-elect Trump's recently announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which will be led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. "Under President Trump's leadership and a Republica more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * Travelers can now use their West Virginia mobile driver's license at airport security checkpoints * * * CHARLESTON, W.Va. -The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now accepting West Virginia-issued mobile driver licenses (mDLs) at checkpoints with digital ID readers nationwide. Travelers who have downloaded the West Virginia Mobile ID ap more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a press gaggle via teleconference on Dec. 10, 2024, by National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby: * * * MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining our gaggle today. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we'll get into your questions. MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. Good morning. I know you're all still focused on the news coming out of Syria, as are we. Just a couple of points at the top. We continue t more PR