WASHINGTON, May 27 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AFTER HOUSE GOP VOTED TO MAKE LARGEST CUT TO FOOD ASSISTANCE IN HISTORY - IMPACTING 150,000 IN ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES - SCHUMER SAYS WE MUST UNITE TO SAVE SNAP; STANDING WITH ROCHESTER FAITH LEADERS,... Schumer Says Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Will Be Ugly For Hardworking NY Families, Decimating Healthcare & Funding For Local Hospitals, Raising Energy Costs By Slas more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE CONVENES BIPARTISAN ENERGY DISCUSSION TO KICK OFF SMART CITIES CAUCUS IN 119TH CONGRESS May 27, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) hosted a bipartisan energy briefing to kick off the Congressional Smart Cities Caucus agenda in the 119th Congress. " more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release on May 26, 2025: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on the Passing of Charles Rangel Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "It is with deep respect and profound sadness that we mourn the passing of former Congressman Charles B. Rangel of New York. On behalf of the 61 members of the Congressional more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Remembers Congressman Charles Rangel MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) learned of the passing of former New York Congressman Charles B. Rangel on Sunday at 94 and made the following statement: "I had the honor of serving with Charlie Rangel for 10 years. A gentleman and a legislative giant, honored by Memphis with the I AM A MAN award, we stood together on healthcare, drug  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gillen Visits Island Harvest: Discusses Impacts of Cuts to SNAP MELVILLE, NY -- This morning, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with leaders and volunteers from Island Harvest Food Bank to discuss how Long Island's children, seniors, and veterans will be impacted by the Administration's proposed cuts to food assistance. "Island Harvest is a lifeline for Long Island's families, se more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The New York Intellectual Property Law Association, a leading group of intellectual property lawyers, has submitted detailed recommendations to the Copyright Office regarding improvements to the Copyright Claims Board. The association's letter, dated May 9, 2025, addresses various aspects of the board's operations, advocating for changes to enhance its effectiveness and user-friendliness, particularly for those without legal representation. A significant concern raised by  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Rey de los Camarones S.A.: * * * To: Mr. Jianwei Rong, General Manager/Owner, Rey de los Camarones S. A., Kilometer 9 Of The New Road to Leon, In Front of the New York Motel, Barrio Xavier Gruta, Ciudad Sandino, Managua Nicaragua, (b)(6) Dear Mr. Jianwei Rong: On August 26, 2024 through August 30, 2024, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Joins Colleagues in Call to Protect ENERGY STAR WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, this week joined his colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to immediately reverse course on its plan to illegally and unilaterally terminate t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Celebrates Rangel as a Trailblazer NORTH LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) expressed condolences today upon news that longtime lawmaker and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Charles B. Rangel, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 94. "My condolences are with Charlie Rangel's loved ones today, and with all of the lives that he touched over h more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Castro, Salazar, and Cherfilus-McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Caribbean Relations Washington, D.C. - 5/27/25... Last week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Ranking Member of the Middle Ea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Celebrates SALT Relief in House Tax Package (STATEN ISLAND, NY) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was joined by Councilmembers David Carr and Frank Morano; representatives from the offices of Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, and Michael Tannousis; members of the Port Richmond North Shore Alliance and the South Beach Civic Association; and Francine and Frank Reali of Safa more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Kicks Off "We Outside Summer" by Announcing new Effort to Transform Vacant, Abandoned Lots Into Greenspace Across New York City May 27, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f51oq4VFRXo Adams Administration Has Committed $80 Million to Acquire New Parkland Since Taking Office Targeted Acquisitions in Neighborhoods Without Parks Access Will Bring New Greenspaces to Communit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke out today on WBLS 107.5 FM's "Caribbean Fever," addressing a recent federal investigation and drawing parallels to historical figures like Malcolm X, Dr. King, and Medgar Evers who faced targeting. Mayor Eric Adams recalled facing 35 years in prison for a seemingly minor inquiry, with the Justice Department ultimately intervening. He referenced the dropped charges against former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin as another example of Bl more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has announced the second notice of availability for intervenor funding in the proceeding. This case concerns the "Propel NY Energy Project," a proposed 89.7-mile underground transmission line by New York Transco LLC, Hudson, New York and the New York Power Authority, White Plains, New York. The project, if approved, would traverse Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Bronx, and Westchester counties, including significant underwater cr more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has granted authorization to 120 East 144 LLC, Bronx, New York, to submeter electricity at its new 452-unit rental building located at 120 East 144th Street in the Bronx. The order, issued and effective May 21, 2025, allows the property owner to directly bill residents for their electricity usage, while Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. will continue to master-meter the entire building. The new residential deve more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has authorized CP VI Crown Heights LLC, Brooklyn, New York, to submeter electricity at its new 569-unit rental building located at 54 Crown Street in Brooklyn. The decision, issued and effective May 21, 2025, allows the property owner to directly bill residents for their electricity consumption, with Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. continuing to master-meter the entire building. The new development features a more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has authorized Bedford Beverly 2359 LLC, Brooklyn, New York, to submeter electricity at its new 95-unit rental building located at 158 Lott Street in Brooklyn. The order, issued and effective May 21, 2025, allows the property owner to directly bill residents for their electricity consumption, with Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. continuing to master-meter the entire building. The new development includes 66 f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has scheduled an evidentiary hearing to scrutinize a Joint Proposal related to proposed rate adjustments for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. operating as National Grid, Syracuse, New York, for both electric and gas services. The hearing, set to commence at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, will take place before Administrative Law Judges Anthony Belsito and Michael Clarke in the 19th Floor Boardroom of the Public Service Commissio more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission, in a session held on May 15, 2025, has issued an order authorizing 310 East 86th Street Condominium to submeter electricity at its new 63-unit building in New York City. The building is located within the service territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. The authorization, effective May 21, 2025, follows a Notice of Intent filed by the condominium owner on August 21, 2024. The new condominium features Ener more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has authorized 90Ninety LLC, Queens, New York, to submeter electricity at its new 614-unit residential rental building currently under construction at 166-20 90th Avenue in Queens. The decision, issued and effective May 21, 2025, allows the developer to bill tenants directly for their electricity consumption, with Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc. remaining the master-metered utility for the entire building. The new devel more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 (TNSrpt) -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * New York State Department of Health Launches Interactive Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard New York State Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard Helps Users Assess Health Risk Due to Heat Exposure by Location Department Experts Lead New Study in CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on the Use of HeatRisk Forecasts and Emergency Department Visits for Heat-Related I more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * Science Committee Leaders Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Illegal Scheme to Shutter EPA ORD Labs (Washington, DC) - Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin demanding a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-cv-04254; S.D.N.Y. filed May 20, 2025) on May 27, 2025: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Unicoin, Inc.; Alexander Konanykhin; Maria Silvina Moschini; Alejandro Dominguez; Richard Devlin, No. 1:25-cv-04254 (S.D.N.Y. filed May 20, 2025) On May 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged New York City-based Unicoin, Inc. and four of its top executives-CEO and Boa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Presidential Appointments at USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development (Washington, D.C., May 27, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS),  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12556) on May 22, 2025, by energy policy specialists Melissa N. Diaz and Corrie E. Clark: * * * Status of Federal Implementation of EV Charging Infrastructure Shifts in policy priorities around electric vehicles (EVs) and the actions taken by the second Trump Administration have contributed to uncertainties regarding the federal role in EV charging infrastructure deployment. Acti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Encourages Accelerated Funding to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure at Fort Drum SARATOGA, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik called on the Department of the Army to accelerate $69.2 million in funding to urgently address failing infrastructure at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, located at Fort Drum, New York--home of the 10th Mountain Division, the most depl more PR

NEW YORK, May 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls In For Live Interview On 77 WABC's "Cats & Cosby" May 26, 2025 Rita Cosby: And everybody, breaking news. And joining us now is New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Mr. Mayor, so great to have you here on such an important day. You know, we're first off, we are talking about Charlie Rangel, and I know you love Charlie just as much as we did. Mayor Eric Adams: Yes. No, so true. When  more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Kicks Off "We Outside Summer" By Announcing New Effort to Transform Vacant, Abandoned Lots Into Greenspace Across New York City and Holds Media Availability May 27, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: They don't know when we say we outside. It's good to see some of you. Another wonderful day out in New York. And if you have not acknowledged, we are outside. And we want to continue to have New York more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Andy Byford as Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board of Directors Byford will help oversee the Big, Beautiful redevelopment of New York Penn Station WASHINGTON, D.C. - Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced today the appointment of Andy Byford as Special Advisor to the Amtra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Delivers Commencement Address at Fresno City College "The world is yours to conquer. So conquer it. By striving to succeed. By listening to people. By letting them see who you are. By laughing and especially at yourself. By going to the ocean. By doing things other than work. By finding joy. By being courageous." View his remarks HERE. Download his remarks HERE. Fresno, CA --  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Congratulates House Republicans on Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Republicans passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which encompasses President Trump's full legislative agenda to restore economic prosperity in the United States. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides tax relief  more PR