WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Statement Following May 22, 2025 Governor Hochul and MTA Meeting on East River Tunnel We thank Governor Hochul and the MTA for the opportunity today to discuss our comprehensive plan for full rehabilitation of the East River Tunnel, including our robust preparation efforts to ensure we can provide reliable service and reduce impacts for Amtrak, LIRR, and NJ TRANSIT passengers when the cons more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on May 21, 2025: * * * At Hearing, Blumenthal Slams Trump VA: "VA is Denying Us Essential Information" [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing today to consider pending legislation, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) pressed senior Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials on the findings of a recent New York T more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Celebrate Books, Music and Poetry During Live! At the Library in June Live! At the Library in June will offer a dynamic evening of music, literature and conversation. Visitors on June 5 are invited to begin the night with a compelling talk by I. Augustus Durham who will explore the musical connection between Marvin Gaye and George Gershwin. Later in the evening, join acclaimed novelist Thomas Mallon for a discussio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Lawler Reacts to the Horrific Antisemitic Attack at the Capital Jewish Museum Washington, D.C. - 5/22/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, reacts to the heartbreaking antisemitic attack last night. This is part of a trend of rising antisemitic violence around the country in the wake of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON REPUBLICANS PASSING TRUMP'S BIG UGLY BILL THROUGH THE HOUSE May 22, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: "While the American people slept, Republicans passed the largest cut to healthcare in our nation's history. Their Big Ugly Bill is an attac more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Celebrates Big, Beautiful Bill That Quadruples SALT Cap For The Next Ten Years Washington, D.C. - 5/22/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after securing a deal and voting for legislation that will quadruple the state and local tax deduction up to $40,000 for the next ten years. This will provide immediate relief to millions of New Yorkers who hav more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Statement on Attack at the Capital Jewish Museum Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) issues the following statement on the deadly attack at the Capital Jewish Museum: "I am horrified by the killing of two Israeli embassy staff outside the Capital Jewish Museum. This appalling act of antisemitic violence is another painful reminder of the fear so many in the Jewish  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Bipartisan Zip Code Bill Passes Through Committee EATON, CO-- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 3095, through the House Oversight Committee this morning. H.R. 3095 directs the United States Postal Service to create unique zip codes for more than 65 cities, towns, and communities across the country. The bill, wh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Applauds the Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of the historic One Big Beautiful Bill Act to deliver on President Trump's America First Agenda. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 215-214 with one voting present. "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed the House today, puts Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 22, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Atlantic Diving Supply Inc.,* doing business as ADS, Virginia Beach, Virginia (SPE8EJ-25-D-0501); Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois (SPE8EJ-25-D-0502); Berger Cummins JV, Greenville, South Carolina (SPE8EJ-25-D-0503); Inglett & Stubbs International LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (SPE8EJ-25-D-0504); and Texas Power & Associates LLC.,* Palm Harbor, Florida (SPE8EJ- more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on May 22, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Holiday Lane Infant Footed Pajamas Hazard: The elastic on the pajamas' ankles can be too tight and restrict blood circulation, posing an injury hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 22, 2025 Units: About 16,300 Consumer Contact: Macy's toll-free at 833-408-0501 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at footedpajamas@realtimeresults.net, more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces More Than $78 Million in Grant Funding Now Available for Water Quality Protection Projects Across the State Applications Due July 31 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the availability of funds for water quality improvement and protection projects. The funding is part of th more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Seeks Public Comment on Eligibility Guidelines for Restoring and Expanding Forests Projects Will Help Support New York's 25 Million Trees Initiative New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today released for public review and comment draft eligibility guidelines to use Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Job more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing sharp criticism for what one industry leader describes as "persistent structural weaknesses" that impede effective disaster recovery. Andrew P. Kruger, CEO of BuildSOS Inc. and President of the Foundation for Community Resilience, submitted a detailed letter to the DHS-FEMA Review Council, outlining systemic issues and proposing significant reforms to the agency's current approach. Kruger, whose organizations focus o more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Partners with City of Albany to Replace Lead Service Lines Albany, N.Y. \- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the City of Albany and the New York State Department of Health to improve water quality in Albany, NY. After finding elevated levels of lead in Albany's drinking water, EPA issued an order on consent that requires the replacement of lead service lines in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Settlement with BASF Ensures they Comply with Chemical Reporting Violations in New Jersey Florham Park, N.J. \- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a settlement with international chemical company BASF Corporation resolving its violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). BASF has certified that it is now in full compliance with federal reporting requirements and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing a petition from the Northeast Unmanned Aviation Research Alliance (NUAIR) that could significantly expand unmanned aircraft (UA) operations in Central New York. NUAIR is seeking an exemption from several Federal Aviation Regulations to allow for the operation of fixed-wing and rotorcraft drones weighing up to 1,320 pounds. The proposed operations would occur beyond visual line more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an interim order establishing temporary reduced targeted scheduling limits at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). This decision comes in response to persistent flight delays caused by ongoing construction, staffing shortages, and recent equipment malfunctions that have significantly impacted the National Airspace System. The order, which took effect on May 20, aims to all more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a comprehensive, non-adjudicatory investigation into the vessel flagging practices of foreign countries, specifically targeting "flags of convenience." This inquiry aims to determine if these practices, or the competitive methods used by foreign-flagged vessel owners and operators, are creating unfavorable shipping conditions in the United States' foreign trade. The Commission is particularly concerned that a "rac more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Dismisses Lawsuit Against PepsiCo The Federal Trade Commission today voted to dismiss without prejudice a Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc. (Pepsi) that was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit, authorized on January 17, 2025, alleged that Pepsi violated Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act and RPA Sections 2(d) and 2(e), more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino, Quigley Introduce Bill to Combat Wildlife Trafficking WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) introduced the Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025, legislation to support federal law enforcement in combating wildlife trafficking and ensure the proper placement and care of confiscated live animals. From 2015 to 2019, the U.S. Fi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Statement on GOP Tax Bill WASHINGTON, DC -- This morning, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement: "The partisan budget bill, proffered and passed without accepting any bipartisan input, dramatically raises costs and our national debt by trillions of dollars and fails the American people. "The President promised to get SALT back but he did not. The Republican Ma more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 16 committee hearings on May 21, 2025: * * * APPROPRIATIONS--ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (CIVIL WORKS); BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies held a budget hearing on the Army Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) and the Bureau of Reclamation. Testimony was heard from Lieutenant General William H. Graham, Jr., Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Education Department WASHINGTION - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Committee on Judiciary, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE, Europol, law enforcement partners, dismantle major illicit drug networks in global Darknet crackdown WASHINGTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in collaboration with Europol, the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Team, and various national and international partners, announced the results of Operation RapTOR May 22. This hi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New York Post: Long Island pols push for more federal funding to lock up illegal immigrants convicted of crimes WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, the New York Post published a new letter from Congresswoman Laura Gillen calling for increased Congressional funding for states and localities seeking to lock up illegal immigrants convicted of crimes. New York Post: Long Island pols push for more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Receives Presidential Medallion for Global Leadership Award from Yeshiva University & Delivers Commencement Address NEW YORK, NY - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik delivered a commencement address to Yeshiva University and was awarded the Presidential Medallion for Global Leadership. View highlights from Chairwoman Stefanik's speech as p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE GOP TAX SCAM Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: Today, every single House Democrat voted to stop the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history. The GOP Tax Scam rips healthcare and food assistance away from  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE GOP TAX SCAM Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: Today, every single House Democrat voted to stop the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history. The GOP Tax Scam rips healthcare and food assistance away from millions of people in orde more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Brokers SALT Deal Delivers Full Relief to 92% of Constituents Quadruples Deduction Cap for Long Island Families Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) announced a significant win for Long Island taxpayers following successful negotiations to quadruple the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. The change, included in the House-passed version of the One Big Beautiful Bill, n more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Law Enforcement Seize Record Amounts of Illegal Drugs, Firearms, and Drug Trafficking Proceeds in International Operation Against Darknet Trafficking of Fentanyl and Opioids; 270 Arrested Across Four Continents Today, the Attorney General and the Department of Justice's Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team, and international law enforcement partners announced the results of Oper more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "IF THEY WON'T FIGHT FOR YOU, WE WILL" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the dangerous GOP Tax Scam passed by House Republicans to strip healthcare and nutritional assistance from the American people in order to enact massive tax breaks for billionaires. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speak more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "IF THEY WON'T FIGHT FOR YOU, WE WILL" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the dangerous GOP Tax Scam passed by House Republicans to strip healthcare and nutritional assistance from the American people in order to enact massive tax breaks for billionaires. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES RESPONSE TO TRUMP'S STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump promised to love and cherish Medicaid. Instead, his One Big Ugly Bill represents the largest healthcare cut in our country's history. Millions of people will lose their Medicaid coverage and hardworking American  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SHOOTING AT THE CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the deadly act of antisemitic violence at an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. As we await additional details, it is clear that too many of our Jewish brothers and sisters legitimately fear for their safety in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SHOOTING AT THE CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the deadly act of antisemitic violence at an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. As we await additional details, it is clear that too many of our Jewish brothers and sisters legitimately fear for their safety in this country simply as a  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Celebrates House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Legislation Builds on 2017 Tax Cuts, Delivers Border Security and Energy Independence for American Families (WASHINGTON, DC) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement after the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill calling it "a big win for hardworking taxpayers." "Today marks a historic victory  more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Full New York Knicks Postseason has Potential to Generate $832 Million in Economic Activity From Home Games May 22, 2025 New York Knicks Postseason Run Has Generated an Estimated $195 Million in Economic Activity From Home Playoff Games So Far Each Home Playoff Game Going Forward Will Generate $91 Million in Economic Activity Full Postseason Run Could Generate a Cumulative $832 M more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Partnership With Restaurants and Cultural Institutions to Offer Discounts to Active Military and Veterans as "Veterans and Service Members' Week" Continues May 22, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced new partnerships with restaurants and cultural institutions across the five boroughs to offer free admission, discounts, and other benefits for active U.S. milita more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul Announce Office-to-Housing Transformation at 5 Times Square to Create up to 1,250 Homes, Including 313 Affordable Units May 22, 2025 Redevelopment Will Reimagine Nearly 1 Million Square Feet of Underutilized Office Space as Mixed-Income Housing in Midtown Manhattan Project Will Utilize Mayor Adams' Office Conversion Accelerator, Take Advantage of New Tools Adams Administr more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, NYCEDC Announce Consortium to Design and Operate Cutting-Edge Climate Innovation HUB at Brooklyn Army Terminal May 22, 2025 Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator and Cambridge Innovation Center Will Anchor Approximately 200,000 Square-Foot Climate Innovation Hub in Sunset Park, Deepen Partnership Between America's Two Largest Cities in Building Innovative Technologies "BATWorks" New Hub Will S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * MIT lecturer, author shares research on innovation with NUWC Division Newport workforce NEWPORT, R.I. - Dr. Phil Budden, a senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Sloan School of Management, delivered a briefing titled "MIT's Approach to Innovation" to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport workforce on May 7, as part of a monthlong focus on innovation. NUWC more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * DiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York A new online resource (https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introduction) released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details the vast array of services that federal funding supports amid the continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for M more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 23 (TNSrpt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the "Raise the Age" (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so far, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. Di more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 23 (TNSrpt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams With Paid Ridership and Fare Collections Down, Taxes and Fees on Businesses and Consumers Are Paying a Growing Share of MTA's Operating Budget * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources, but the decline in paid ridership since the pa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement Following Vote on Republican's Dangerous Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after voting against Donald Trump's dangerous reconciliation bill that slashes health care and food assistance in order to pay for massive tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy: "While American families slept last night and early thi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Ned NoMad to Pay $100,000 in EEOC Disability Lawsuit Federal Agency Says Hotel Fired Host Rather Than Allow Her to Use a Stool NEW YORK - Entities that own or operate The Ned NoMad hotel and members' club in Manhattan will pay $100,000 to one former employee to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agenc more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * New York City to Host "Homecoming of Heroes," First Major-City Ticker Tape Parade Honoring Post-9/11 Combat Veterans and Their Families May 22, 2025 Historic Celebration to Mark Military Service, National Milestones, and Shared Resilience of New Generation of Americans NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) Commissioner James Hendon today anno more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 23 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * New York Power Authority Installs New Chiller at Batavia's David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena Energy Efficiency Project to Ensure Facility's Continued Operation for Upcoming Season LEWISTON, N.Y.--The New York Power Authority today announced that it has started work to install a new chiller at the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena in Batavia that will ensure the more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following news release: * * * NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES WORKS FROM INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS FEATURED AT THE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA IN ALBANY Temporary Gallery of Artwork from Creedmoor Psychiatric Center's 'Living Museum' in Queens Now on Display at the South Concourse Through May * The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced that the Empire State Plaza will host a public exhibition more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 23 -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Oswego County Administrator Phil Church Receives Excellence in Local Government Service Award The New York State Academy of Public Administration (SAPA) yesterday announced that Phil Church, Oswego County Administrator and Budget Officer, has been honored with the prestigious Robert McEvoy Award for Local Government Public Service. The award recognizes Church's excep more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Estes, House Passes One Big, Beautiful Bill This morning, Rep. Ron Estes and the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 - the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Estes was instrumental in crafting the tax provisions in the legislation that lower taxes for working families and support small businesses. Before the vote, Rep. Estes spoke in support  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sound the alarm on President Trump's reckless efforts to kneecap the agencies responsible for our Nation's emergency preparedness. In recent weeks, deadly tornadoes have torn through Kentucky and Missouri, leaving behind devastatio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, this afternoon, the House may be voting on America's worst budget ever. It includes cuts to SNAP and Medicaid funding that will hurt those who can least afford it and provide tax breaks for those who don't need them. Also among these tax changes are r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-New York, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor State Senator Mark Walczyk from New York. State Senator Walczyk started his political career in 2007 as an intern for the New York State Senate while he was a student at SUNY Albany. After graduating, he worked on then-State Senator Patty Ritchie's campaign before being named her Legis more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Applauds Federal Court Ruling to Halt Trump Administration's Efforts to Dismantle Department of Education **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. - MAY 22, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, released the following statement after a federal judge blocked President Don more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "REVIEW OF FINAL RULE RECLASSIFICATION OF MAJOR SOURCES AS AREA SOURCES UNDER SECTION 112 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT" Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Adriano Espaillat's Statement on House Republicans' Passage of The GOP Tax Scam WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on House Republicans' passage of their GOP Tax Scam: "The only winners following the Trump's 'Big Ugly Bill' are the billionaire donors who will get massive new tax breaks and big corporations that already pay ne more PR

UPTON, New York, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Use AI and X-ray Vision to Gain Insight into Battery Electrolyte Artificial intelligence and experimental validation reveal atomic-scale basis for improved 'water-in-salt' battery performance UPTON, N.Y. -- A team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Stony Brook University (SBU) used artificial intel more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-cv-04297; S.D.N.Y. filed May 21, 2025) involving Jeremy Jordan-Jones: * * * On May 21, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Jeremy Jordan-Jones, the CEO of Amalgam Capital Ventures LLC, a start-up technology company purportedly based in New York, with making material misrepresentations to convince a venture capital firm to invest $500,000 with Amalgam. According to th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 18 Civ. 08175; S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 7, 2018): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Barry Honig, et al., 18 Civ. 08175 (S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 7, 2018) On April 25, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained final judgments against defendants Elliot Maza and John H. Ford, who had been previously charged with participating in fraudulent schemes that generated over $27 millio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 17 committee hearings on May 21, 2025: * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Dudley Hoskins, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, and Scott Hutchins, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, both of the Department of Agriculture. * * * BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Agr more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle issued the below statement following the shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington, D.C. last night: "I am horrified by the deadly attack at the Capital Jewish Museum last night. As we grieve this senseless act of violence, one truth is undeniable: no one should live in fear because of their fa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CONDEMNING HOUSE GOP BILL FOR DRACONIAN CUTS THAT PRIORITIZE BILLIONAIRES OVER WORKING FAMILIES (Rochester, N.Y.)-- Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement after House Republicans passed a devastating reconciliation package slashing healthcare, food assistance, and other essential federal programs: "President Trump and House Republica more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 23 -- A coalition of states, led by New York, has asked a federal court to immediately block a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The states argue that a March 27 directive, which includes terminating 10,000 employees and shuttering numerous programs, is unlawful and will cause "imminent, irreparable damage" to vital public health services nationwide. In a motion (Case No. 1:25-Ci more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Provides Deciding Vote for One Big Beautiful Bill, Unlocking President Trump's America First Agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement: "Today, I was proud to be the deciding vote to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill, a historic victory for New Yorkers and President Trump's America First agenda. More than 77 mill more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Statement on Republicans' "Big, Beautiful" Budget Betrayal WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko today issued a statement following the narrow passage of Republicans' budget, which makes the deepest cuts to healthcare, food assistance, and environmental protections in American history. Tonko spoke against this budget on the House floor in the early hours of the morning ahead of the H more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on ABC 7's "Eyewitness News at 5:00" May 21, 2025 Sade Baderinwa: A big day of political news with reports that former Governor Andrew Cuomo is under investigation by President Trump's Department of Justice. Cuomo, of course, running for mayor of New York City. And joining us now to discuss this, the current mayor of New York, Eric Adams. Mr. Mayor, thank you for joining  more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts Interfaith Leaders to Denounce Antisemitic Murders of two Israeli Embassy Workers May 22, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulgFwi-5HJI Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good afternoon, my name is Fabien Levy and I'm the deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. I'm also the highest-ranking appointed Jewish official at City Hall,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Admin. Accidentally Admits It Will Hurt the Poor to Give Bigger Tax Windfall to the Ultra-Wealthy WASHINGTON, DC - Earlier this week the White House accidentally published proof that President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill" increases taxes on low-income earners in order to give cut taxes for the rich. The White House briefly linked to - and then took down \- a document from the Join more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Slams Trump VA: "VA is Denying Us Essential Information" [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing today to consider pending legislation, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) pressed senior Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials on the findings of a recent New York Times article detailing the Trump Administration's move to c more PR