WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Nomination Hearing, Whitehouse Presses for Documents on Emil Bove's Ethics Scandals and Weaponization of DOJ * Bove, the Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General and Trump's former personal attorney, is nominated to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circu Washington, D.C. - Last week, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Co more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 22 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For Long Island, New York City Regions * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Monday, June 23, 2025, for ozone for the Long Island and New York City Metro regions. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed: Don't fall for the lies about the GOP's plan for Medicaid: We're actually STRENGTHENING it WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following op-ed by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared in the New York Post this week. "President Donald Trump has asked Congress  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Reintroduce Older Americans Act to Strengthen Care and Services for Aging Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Senator Rick Scott, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, along with Chairman Bill Cassidy and Ranking Member Bernie S more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, acting ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Democrats Demand HHS Stop Withholding Information on Foodborne Illness and Infectious Disease from Americans Washington, D.C. (June 23, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Acting Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy's Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement of U.S. airstrikes on Iran nuclear sites. "Today, President Trump acted with strength and clarity to eliminate a grave threat to our nation, our allies, and the worl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS FELLOW DEMOCRATIC VETERANS IN ASSERTING CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORITY OVER WAR POWERS * Congressman Pat Ryan Leads Fellow Democratic Veterans in Asserting Congressional Authority Over War Powers Following Saturday's preventive strikes on Iran, Ryan is leading 11 veterans in letter to President Trump declaring their support for a War Powers Resolution "Twenty years ago, in their more PR

UPTON, New York, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Ever-changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery From NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory * Editor's note: The following news release about the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile was originally issued by the Rubin Observatory. Staff at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory played key roles in this project, includi more PR

NEW YORK, June 24 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Governor Hochul Announces MTA to Purchase More Than 300 Modern Commuter Railcars Railcars To Be Built in New York State and Provide Hundreds of New Jobs M-9A Cars Improve Service Reliability and Include Accessibility Improvements See Renderings of New M-9A Rail Cars Here * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Autho more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Schumer, Gillibrand Raise the Alarm: GSA Threatening to "Stamp Out" Buffalo Passport Agency's Future * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Senator Charles Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are raising the alarm over plans by the General Services Administration (GSA) to move the Buffalo Passport Agency out of Downtown Buffalo. This move threatens ease of access for  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota, Vietnam Veterans Demand VA Cancer Action * Rocky Point, NY - On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), Navy Veteran and member of the Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, was joined by Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Vietnam Veteran Gerald Wiggins, members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 11, and members of Rocky P more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he criticized the Rubber Stamp Republicans for not standing up for the American people while Donald Trump unleashes chaos, cruelty and corruption. LEADER JEFF more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis and Colleagues Launch Bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus to Strengthen Ferry Transportation * (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, along with Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Nick Begich (AK-AL), and John Garamendi (CA-03) launched the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus. The Caucus will advocate for the needs of communities that rely on ferry transpor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Meeks, Smith, Himes Introduce War Powers Resolution to Cease U.S. Hostilities on Iran Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has approved tariff amendments filed by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Syracuse, New York, which operates as National Grid. The decision, issued June 23, 2025, makes permanent the changes to the company's gas service rates. The matter is referenced as a Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Gas Service (CASE 20-G-0381). The more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission gave final approval to tariff amendments for two National Grid companies, making rate changes effective on a permanent basis. The order, issued and effective June 23, 2025, impacts customers of the Brooklyn Union Gas Co., New York dba National Grid NY and KeySpan Gas East Corp., Hicksville, New York, dba National Grid. The commission's action relates to a Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules an more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission has authorized permanent tariff amendments to establish a program providing bill credits to low-income electricity consumers. The order, issued and effective June 23, 2025, solidifies the framework for the Renewable Energy Access and Community Help program. The action finalizes measures in the Petition of New York Power Authority to Establish the Renewable Energy Access and Community Help Program (CASE 24-E-0084). The program e more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Garcia, DeGette Send Letter Urging HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Cease Sharing Non-citizen Medicaid Data With Immigration Enforcement Officials * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) and Diana DeGette (CO-01), who serves as ranking member for the Subcommittee on Health on the Energy and Commerce Co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Thompson, Correa, Jayapal Warn Kristi Noem She Is Breaking Federal Law as She Blocks Oversight of ICE Facilities "We will continue to show up on behalf of the American people and our Constitution, and we will not be turned away. The American people are watching. Follow the law." * June 23, 2025 (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Demands Transparency Around Immigration Proceedings for Unaccompanied Minors * REP. DAN GOLDMAN DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY AROUND IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS Trump's March Attempt to Terminate Federally Funded Legal Aid for Unaccompanied Migrant Children Has Thrown System into Disarray Juvenile Dockets Safeguard Unaccompanied Children from Trafficking, Exploita more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Representative Mannion Meets with St. Joseph's Health Officials to Highlight the Impact Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Have on Local Health Care Services Nonpartisan analysis finds that legislation making its way through Congress will cause costs to go up for everyone and will kick millions off their health insurance * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today met more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Demand SDNY Misconduct Records Ahead of Emil Bove's Nomination Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Alex Padilla (D-CA), all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote a letter to Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Demand SDNY Misconduct Records Ahead of Emil Bove's Nomination Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt. ), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote a letter to Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern Dis more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 22, 2025: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement: The strike on Iran represents a serious escalation--one undertaken without the constitutionally required approval of Congress. Once again, the role of the legislative branch has been bypassed. While Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon, launc more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on President Trump's Middle East Ceasefire Deal * Saratoga N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "Our great nation and the world is a better and safer place because of President Trump's bold leadership. In his first administration, he brokered the historic Abraham Accords. In this one, he took decisive action to eliminat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Delivers Millions in Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Upstate and North Country Projects * Saratoga, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik announced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) awarded over $4.2 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country. Grant awardees includes: Lake Placid Association  more PR

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks: * * * Tavares Marchioni: Presentation by Dina Tavares Marchioni at the 2025 Crane Data Money Fund Symposium * Presentation on Balance Sheet Runoff and Desk Money Market Operations delivered by Dina Tavares Marchioni, Director of Money Markets at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, on June 23, 2025. Balance Sheet Runoff and Desk Money Market Operations *** Original text here: https://www.newyorkfed. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Bombing of Iran * Amsterdam, NY -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko released the following statement: "President Trump committed an illegal and unauthorized act of war against Iran, which will lead to untold consequences. The American people don't want another war of choice in the Middle East. Congress must reconvene immediately and vote on the Iran War  more PR