WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: NEWARK, N.J. Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) applauded the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's (Port Authority) adoption of an hourly wage increase for airport service workers at Port Authority-operated airports. "Port Authority airport service workers play an indispensable role at three of our nation's busiest airports-from cleaning cabins and handling sensitive cargo, to escorting passeng more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requesting a briefing on how the agencies are working with federal and local law enforcement to identify and a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on November 29, 2024: Here are excerpts: * * * 2024 Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2024. These products are listed in the Census Bureau's online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year. 2030 Census Advisory Committee Meeting The U.S. Census Bureau will host the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) was appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Congressman Langworthy is the first member of Congress in modern history to represent the Southern Tier counties on this influential committee. "I'm deeply honored to be named to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and have the opportunity to give a voice to Western New York and the Southern Ti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The United States has spent trillions of dollars on ensuring intelligence and the network that distributes that intelligence is the best on the planet, but more needs to be done, said Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director, National Security Agency and chief, Central Security Service, in a discussion at the Reagan Defense Forum yesterday. Intelligence is the lifeblood of defense  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: NEW YORK - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that New York agencies have been selected to receive $125.1 million to assist in the purchase of 263 zero-emission vehicles through its first-ever Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program. These projects will reduce harmful air pollution, improve air quality, and deliver significant health benefits for communities across New York State, e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20.5 million for 25 grants across 14 states and Puerto Rico to modernize airports under President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law over a period of five years for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 4, 2024, from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket ID: FDA-2023-N-1443, Draft Pharmaceutical Quality/Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (PQ/CMC) Data Elements and Terminologies more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requesting a briefing on how the agencies are working with federal and local law enforcement to identify and address the source of re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a notice with comment period involving an information collection on Nov. 18, 2024, entitled "National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System". AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice with comment period. SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its contin more ST

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Holloman celebrated NAIHM with a variety of events: an opening ceremony featuring a guest speaker from the Mescalero Tribe, a storytime session at the Ahrens Memorial Library, and a performance by the Kallestewa Dance Group at the Holloman Middle and Elementary School. In 1916, New York became the first state to recognize "American Indian Day." 1976 President Gerald Ford designated  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20.5 million for 25 grants across 14 states and Puerto Rico to modernize airports under President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law over a period of five years for airport and air traffic control infrastructure im more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following testimony by Samantha Jacoby, deputy director of federal tax policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, from a Nov. 19, 2024, hearing entitled "Building on the Success of TCJA: The 2025 Tax Policy Debate". TCJA is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. * * * Chair Heinrich, Vice Chair Schweikert, members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you this morning at this important hearing. I am Sam more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 2, 2024, entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Customer Experience Hub". Notice is hereby given that, on October 1, 2024, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. ("the Act"), The Customer Experience Hub ("CX Hub") has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attor more ST

ABINGDON, Virginia, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia issued the following news release: * * * Former McKinsey Senior Partner Charged with Obstruction of Justice McKinsey Will Pay $650 Million, Cease Work Relating to Controlled Substances and Implement Significant New Compliance Measures * * * McKinsey & Company Inc. (McKinsey), a global management consulting firm based in New York, has agreed to pay $650 million to resolve a criminal and civil  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security issued the following news release: 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 forwardi more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Over 1.5 million Reduced-Fare Riders Receiving OMNY Cards in Mail * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that tap-and-go fare technology is now available to nearly all riders with the conversion of Reduced-Fare customers from MetroCard to OMNY. Reduced-Fare customers are the largest customer group to be made eligible for tap-an more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * Upgrades Include New Elevators, Improved Stairs and Updated Fare Payment Areas Work To Begin in February 2025, Will Be Completed by Early 2029 * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the upcoming award of a contract for the construction of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades at five subway stations. This package, called more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today recovered more than $123,000 for 150 New Yorkers whose security deposits were illegally withheld by a Plattsburgh-area landlord, Thomas Latinville. Latinville owns two real estate companies, 11 Plattsburgh, LLC and 15 Champlain, LLC, which operate 41 rental buildings with approximately 157 rental units located in Clinto more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the Attorney General of Texas filed a lawsuit against a New York doctor for providing telehealth abortion care: "Abortion is, and will continue to be, legal and protected in New York. As other states move to attack those who provide or obtain abortion care, New York is proud  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Lilmor Management Persistently Violated Lead Paint, Mold, and Housing Maintenance Laws and Deceived Prospective Tenants AG James Secures Over $2.9 Million in Restitution for Current and Former Tenants; Installs Housing Specialist to Ensure Apartments are Brought Up to Code * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a $6.5 million settle more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Luis Morocho, who died on August 8, 2023 following an encounter with an off-duty member of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County. Following a thorough investigation, which included interviews with civilian witnesse more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Zabina Gafoor, who died on February 17, 2023 in a motor vehicle incident involving members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens. Following a thorough investigation, which included interviews with involved officers and witnesses more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: New York City's government workforce reached more than 300,000 employees in June of 2024, the first year-over-year increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, some city agencies remain understaffed, resulting in critical services being impacted, according to a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The analysis is based on d more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the surrender of 6 licenses and 3 certificates, and 26 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct outlined in that particular case. In addition, the Board acted upon 2 restoration petitions. I. SURRENDERS Chiropractic James A. Spina II; Chiropractor; Otisville, NY 10963; L more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Funding Supports New York State's 25 Million Trees by 2033 Initiative and Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Reforestation Targets Grants to Public Entities for Reforestation in Urban Areas Complement Recently Released Opportunities for Planting Projects on Private Lands * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conserv more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Draft Guidelines Now Available for Public Review and Comment through Jan. 10, 2025 * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released for public review and comment draft eligibility guidelines to implement funding under the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 (Bond Act). The Wate more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * New Citi Bike Stations Will Be Installed in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens Beginning Fall 2025, Delivering Convenient Transportation Option to Underserved Communities After Expansion, 64 Percent of New Yorkers Will Live Within Five Minute Walk of Citi Bike Station * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and Lyf more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 24-G-0447) on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of the Corning Natural Gas Corporation for Gas Service. NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCING VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS AND PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARINGS On July 31, 2024, Corning Natural Gas Corporation (Corning) filed proposed gas tariff schedules designed  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 24-G-0668) on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp. for Gas Service. NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PROCEDURAL AND TECHNICAL CONFERENCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a virtual procedural conference, followed by a technical conference, will be held before Administrative Law Judges Leah  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-W-0420) on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Downstate Rates and Tariffs SUBJECT: POSTPONEMENT of a Minor Rate Filing by Southside Water Inc. to Increase Its Total Revenues. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the postponement to April 1, 2025. On July 12, 2024, Southside Water Inc. (Southside or the Company) filed p more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2022M-10-F) on Dec. 13, 2024, entitled "Chenango County Industrial Development Agency - Audit Follow-Up." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency's (CCIDA's) progress, as of November 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in April 2022. * * * Background C more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-104) on Dec. 13, 2024, entitled "Gowanda Central School District - Financial Management." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Gowanda Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. * * * Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage the D more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024-C&T-6) on Dec. 13, 2024, entitled "Orleans County - Court and Trust Funds." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through November 1, 2024. * * * Key Finding * The records maintained more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * New Span Along State Route 162 in Town of Root Enhances Safety and Mobility * * * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that major construction is complete on a $2.8 million project that rehabilitated the bridge carrying State Route 162 over Flat Creek and Canyon Road in the Town of Root, Montgomery C more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 13 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * NYPA Takes Proactive Measures to Protect Monarch Species as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Shares Proposal to List the Monarch as a Threatened Species * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has signed a voluntary conservation agreement to proactively maintain habitat for monarch butterflies - a declining species - along rights-of-way under Authority owned and operated transmissio more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 13 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * New Cranes Essential for Efficient Clean Power Generation at Massena Facility * * * MASSENA--The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees approved the award of a competitively bid six-year equipment contract, valued at $70.6 million, to REEL COH, Inc. of Boisbriand, Quebec, for the design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of two new gantry cranes at the St. Lawrence- more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, announced today that the Department of Justice, following a comprehensive investigation, has concluded that the Mount Vernon Police Department ("MVPD") engages in a patter more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Toqwanda Ketchmore, aka "Quannie," age 30, of Albany, pled guilty today to marijuana trafficking. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Drug Enforcement  more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Defendant: "Somebody Might Get Shot Today Coming Out of the Department of Labor" * * * Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Quadri Garnes of transmission of threats to injure. The verdict followed a five-day trial before United States District Judge Nina R. Morrison. When sentenced, Garnes faces up to five years in prison. Breon Peace, U more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: Today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Carmelo Polito, also known as "Carmine Polito," a former acting captain and soldier in the Genovese organized crime family, was sentenced to 30 months in prison by United States District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano for racketeering in connection with operating an illegal gambling business at the Gran Caffe in Lynbrook, L more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: Lamont McWhite, age 51, of Gloversville, New York, was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, cocaine base, and fentanyl. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Field  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Anne Milgram, the Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), announced today that MAXIMILIANO DAVILA-PEREZ, a/k/a "Macho," was extradited from Bolivia and arrived in the U.S. this morning to face federal charges for conspiring to import cocaine into the U.S. and more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Haji Abdul Satar Abdul Manaf Attempted to Send Ton-Quantity Shipments of Heroin for Distribution in New York City to Benefit the Haqqani Network and the Taliban * * * Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Anne Milgram, the Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), announced today that HAJI more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Defendant Also Helped Oligarch Illegally Transfer a $10 Million U.S. Investment to Business Associate * * * Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Menno Goedman, the Co-Director of Task Force KleptoCapture, and James E. Dennehy, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bur more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * In the Third Trial Following a 70-Person Takedown in February 2024, Corey Gilmore, a Former New York City Housing Authority Superintendent, was Convicted of Bribery and Extortion for Accepting Cash from NYCHA Contractors in Exchange for Awarding Contracts * * * Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Core more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Defendants Admit Violations and Agree to Pay $6.5 Million in Penalties and Restitution and to Undertake Broad Remediation of Their Housing Portfolio * * * Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; Lisa F. Garcia, the Regional Administrator for Region 2 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"); Matthew Ammon, th more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute issued the following news: * * * An observational study of more than 6,500 adults is one of the most detailed in the U.S. * * * WHAT: 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 find more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following staff report (No. 1139) in December 2024 by Nina Boyarchenko and Leonardo Elias entitled "Corporate Debt Structure over the Global Credit Cycle." Here are excerpts: * * * We study the determinants of active debt management through issuance and refinancing decisions for firms around the world. We leverage instrument-level data to create a comprehensive picture of the maturity, currency, and security type co more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Martin J. Guyotte, a recently retired senior staff analyst from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport Undersea Warfare (USW) Mission Engineering and Analysis Department, was presented a Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award, the third highest honorary civilian award bestowed by the U.S. Navy, during a retirement ceremony held on Nov. 26. Guyotte, a resident of Middletown, Rho more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: David Pistacchio, a senior technologist in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's Chief Technology Office, was selected for the 2023 Office of Naval Research (ONR) Fred E. Saalfeld Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement in Science, which granted on a highly selective basis and recognizes naval research scientists for extraordinary lifetime achievements in science that contributed substantial more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has released the following public communication dated Dec. 10, 2024, from the National Federation of Federal Employees: * * * The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), a federal employee labor union representing 110,000 federal workers, submits these comments in strong support of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)'s proposed rule (RIN: 3206-AO69, "Prevailing Rate Systems: Change in Criteria for Defining Appropr more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The office of Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), shared the following statement on drone sightings in the northeast: "There has been a lot in the news recently about possible unusual drone sightings in the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania area. I want to update you from Washington, D.C. on what my office and I know about this situation. Although there have  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement following the passage of the annual Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation is the result of bicameral, bipartisan negotiations between the House and Senate and contains the authorization language for several critical water projects in the 17th Congressional District. "I'm thrilled that we were able to pass author more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after it was revealed that Governor Hochul lied about a sales tax surplus funding her blatantly political "inflation refund" check program. "It should come as no surprise that the most incompetent Governor in New York's history isn't capable of reading a balance sheet," said Congressman Lawler. "But it is sad that Governor Hochul  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: At yesterday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the State Department's Withdrawal from Afghanistan, Congressman Mike Lawler slammed Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his role in the failed withdrawal and for the Biden Administration's many foreign policy failures over the last four years. A full transcript is available below: Congressman Lawler: Mister Secretary, have you read this report in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: JMA's CNY Facility Is The Only Major American-Owned 5G Manufacturing Factory; The Smart Factory Complies With "Buy America" Standards Schumer Included In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law To Expand American Manufacturing Of Telecom Technology Now, With Support From Wireless Innovation Fund Schumer Created In Bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, JMA Will Invest A  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Created Tech Hubs Program With Upstate NY In Mind, Fighting For Years To Land The Designation For Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Region As America's Semiconductor Superhighway & For Binghamton As A Major Battery Research Cluster New Funding Schumer Has Secured In NDAA Will Help Continue Critical Work For EDA To Boost Regions Across The Country, Including Upstate, NY That  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Acadia is under investigation by federal agencies Acadia Letter Text (PDF) | Acadia Response (PDF) Washington (December 12, 2024) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, today wrote to Acadia Healthcare, raising concerns regarding the company's profit motivations and the impact on the quality a more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis on December 2, 2024, by Ayushi Narayan entitled "Pay transparency's rise isn't tied to expected explanations": Here are excerpts: * * * Employers are increasingly providing pay information in job postings despite the fact that a relatively small number of states require the practice. Minnesota will join that number on January 1, 2025, when a law requiring employers to provide pay informat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: A New York man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his alleged conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His alleged actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Walter Joseph Wentland, 31, of Sparrow B more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposal to list the eastern hellbender as an endangered species throughout its range under the Endangered Species Act. Eastern hellbenders are found in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are proposing to designate critical habitat for four species of endangered freshwater mussels. Habitat for the rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox and spectaclecase mussels can be found in 17 states in the central and eastern United States. We are proposing to designate a total of 3,974 river miles of occupied habitat, where many of the uni more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington issued the following news release: * * * Nearly $2.6 million to local law enforcement for broad range of projects * * * Some 13 different law enforcement entities are receiving more than $2.6 million in federal Byrne grants to pay for a wide variety of law enforcement programs, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. The projects are proposed by each jurisdiction and DOJ's Bureau of Justic more PR