WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Trump-Backed Cuts to Public Broadcasting, Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces Legislation to Bolster Local Journalism Local Journalism Sustainability Act will support community newspapers, local broadcasters, and journalists through tax credit, payroll credit, and advertising credit * Amid President Trump's cuts to public broadcasting, Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) int more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * As New York Police Departments Face Staffing Shortages, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Keep New Yorkers And Law Enforcement Families Safe * Bill would establish a pilot program to provide child care services for police officers Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to call for the passage of the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act. This biparti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon and Nadler Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Organ Donors * Washington - Today, Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) reintroduced the Living Donor Protection Act bill package to protect the rights of living organ donors. The Living Donor Protection Act is introduced as a two-bill package in the House, H.R. 4583, the Living Donor Protection Act and H.R.4582, the Living Do more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: The Big Beautiful Bill Secures the Border and Makes Communities Safer * " For me, national security demands and starts with border security. With the signing of our Big Beautiful Bill into law, we're securing the border. We're finishing the Wall. We're supporting federal law enforcement agents." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Restore Abruptly Cancelled Program Supporting Students with Disabilities * Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Lucy McBath (GA-06), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) have introduced the Charting My Path to Future Success Act, legislation to restore an abruptly discontinued federal program designed to help students with dis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1182) on July 23, 2025, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - May 2025": * * * Job openings rates increased in 3 states and decreased in 1 state in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires rates increased in 8 states and decreased in 3 states. Total separations rates decreased in 3 states and increased in 1 state.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) expressing alarm over a petition seeking deregulation of the genetically engineered American chestnut tree known as Darling 54. This request, made by the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), aims to allow the open release of this modified organism in more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy offering its perspective on the Energy Conservation Standard for Consumer Furnace Fans. The company, a provider of HVAC systems and services, expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to provide information on the standard's impact on residential furnaces manufactured in the U.S. Carrier stated its opposition to regulating co more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz Announces Executive Session for July 30th U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider the following legislation: Agenda: * Nomination o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Cityblock Health Inc., Brooklyn, New York, and Cityblock Medical Practice PA submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offering insights on improving the health technology ecosystem for dually eligible and Medicaid recipients. The organization, a value-based healthcare provider, focuses on the complex clinical, behavioral health, and social needs of these populations. The comment from the organization suggested that a formalized pat more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood and Congresswoman Pettersen Introduce Landmark Bill to Expand Housing Supply * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) introduced the "Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act." "Housing affordability is a major concern for communities nationwide. As Chairman of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, I have remai more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Presses VA Officials Over Massive Workforce Cuts During House Veterans Affairs Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) raised urgent concerns about the Trump administration's workforce reductions at the Department of Veterans Affairs and demanded accountability on beh more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Introduces Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act to Cut Costs and Modernize Construction Standards * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, legislation to eliminate outdated and burdensome federal building mandates that no longer align with modern construction realities. "Taxpayers should not b more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Congressman Onder Introduces the Make Entertainment Great Again (MEGA) Act Today, Congressman Bob Onder introduced the Make Entertainment Great Again (MEGA) Act to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to the Donald J. Trump Center for Performing Arts. For more than 40 years, President Trump has been a patron of the arts and a staple of the pop-culture landscape. F more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS BIPARTISAN PUSH TO FORCE RELEASE OF EPSTEIN FILES, SLAMS SPEAKER JOHNSON FOR SENDING MEMBERS HOME EARLY TO AVOID TRANSPARENCY * Congressman Pat Ryan Leads Bipartisan Push to Force Release of Epstein Files, Slams Speaker Johnson for Sending Members Home Early to Avoid Transparency Congressman Ryan's bipartisan resolution, co-sponsored by nine Democrats and eleven Republicans more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Adopts Regulatory Proposal to Advance Endangered and Threatened Mitigation Bank Fund * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today adopted a regulation to implement the Endangered and Threatened Species Mitigation Bank Fund to help offset negative impacts to endangered and threatened species populations during the construction of re more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and New York Sea Grant Announce Nearly $200,000 in Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Project Awards * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG) today announced $199,696 in grants for five Great Lakes basin projects. The initiatives support local community plans to restore water quality, protect ecosystems, and more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Seeks Input on Closed Loop Geothermal Drilling Proposal * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged New Yorkers to review and comment on the development of proposed regulations for geothermal systems that would reduce the use of fossil fuels and help achieve the State's building decarbonization goals. The proposal promo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Deloitte Consulting LLP, Arlington, Virginia, and Thrive Global, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responding to a Request for Information on the Health Technology Ecosystem. The organizations presented combined perspectives and recommendations for advancing digital health for the Medicare population and their caregivers. The joint submission underscored a compelling opportunity for the Centers for Medicare & M more ST

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DEVCOM Soldier Center transitions new individual field ration for DOD-wide availability * NATICK, Massachusetts - A new, lightweight, energy packed, nutrient-dense, individual field ration, called the Close Combat Assault Ration, or CCAR, is now available to all U.S. military service branches for procurement through the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Suppor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * Emmer: The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers historic border security wins, and we're all safer for it Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to discuss the recent shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer in New York City by two illegal aliens, honor the work of our federal law enforcement officers, and hi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak discusses rural health care, Medicaid, landowner rights, and education funding at fourth Fedorchak Forum * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) hosted her fourth statewide Fedorchak Forum Monday, offering North Dakotans a direct opportunity to engage with her on a variety of topics. Fedorchak recognized callers in the order their calls were received and answered  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release: * * * First-of-Its-Kind Exhibition Opening at the National Gallery of Art Explores Photography's Role in the Black Arts Movement Never-before-seen photographs alongside images of cultural icons reveal the medium's central role during a pivotal era of creative expression * The National Gallery of Art presents Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985, an exhibition exploring the work of American an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Flatiron Health, New York, a company specializing in technology for cancer care, urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to adopt a flexible and incremental approach to health information technology regulations. In a public comment letter, the company cautioned that imposing multiple, non-discretionary requirements could impede innovation and pass unnecessary costs on to oncology practices. The health IT developer argued against redefining the federal certifica more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino Selected To Lead Powerful Homeland Security Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) has been selected as the next Chairman of the powerful House Committee on Homeland Security. He will be the seventh Member to hold this position since the Committee was first established as a Select Committee in 2002 and later constituted as a Standing Committee in 2005 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Requests Meeting with New FAA Administrator to Discuss Harms of Aviation Noise on Long Island * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sent a letter (link is external) to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford requesting a meeting to address the serious impact of aviation noise on residents of New York's Fourth Congres more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Secures Key Wins for Long Island in Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 4275 (link is external), the bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, which includes her provisions to improve navigation in the East Rockaway Inlet off of the South Shore of Long Island and t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Global Justice Ecology Project Inc., Randolph, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service expressing strong opposition to the proposed deregulation of the Darling 54 genetically engineered American chestnut tree. In their letter, the organization emphasizes that this proposal represents an unprecedented ecological experiment that could fundamentally alter forest ecosystems across the east more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Hunger Solutions New York has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing strong opposition to the proposed System of Records Notice for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization aims to alleviate hunger in New York and offers support to low-income residents in accessing vital nutrition assistance programs. In its comments, Hunger Solutions New York emphasized the impo more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Buffalo, local partners arrest previously convicted Kenyan national on gun charges * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo, alongside local partners with the Buffalo Police Department, arrested a Kenyan national and lawful permanent resident who was charged with being a felon in possessi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Joins Just the News to Discuss Release of Clinton Annex * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined John Solomon and Amanda Head on Just the News, No Noise to discuss his public disclosure of a Department of Justice Office of Inspector General (DOJ OIG) report showing the Federal Bureau of Investigation's negligence during the Clinton email i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Joins Just the News to Discuss Release of Clinton Annex 'Thank God for Chairman Grassley' making DOJ watchdog report public * Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined John Solomon and Amanda Head on Just the News, No Noise to discuss his public disclosure of a Department of Justice Office of Inspector more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Importers Agree to Pay $6.8M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Unpaid Customs Duties * Manchester, New Hampshire, based Global Plastics LLC (Global Plastics) and Melville, New York, based Marco Polo International LLC (Marco Polo), both subsidiaries of MGI International LLC, have agreed to pay $6.8 million to resolve their civil liability under the False  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Honors Bytyqi Brothers, Presses Serbia to Prosecute Their Killers * HAMPTON BAYS, NY -- Marking the solemn anniversary of their execution, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY-01) last week reintroduced H. Con. Res. 41 (link is external), a bipartisan resolution in the House of Representatives demanding long-overdue accountability for the brutal murders of Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi--three Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE MARCHING US TOWARD A POSSIBLE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN THAT WILL HURT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they highlighted the need for the appropriations process to remain bipartisan and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar ahead of the August District Work Period where they highlighted the commitment of House Democrats to delivering for the American people, w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar ahead of the August District Work Period where they highlighted the commitment of House Democrats to delivering for the American people, while Donald Trump and Rubb more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library Announces 2025 Music Commissions from Koussevitzky Foundation * The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress has awarded commissions for new musical works to eight composers. The commissions are granted jointly by the foundation and the performing organizations that will present the world premiere of each work. Winning composers for 2025 and the groups co-sponsoring their commissio more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce Passage of New York City Public Schools' new Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy for Upcoming School Year * July 23, 2025 Policy Reflects Extensive Stakeholder Engagement and Input, Complies with State Mandate Passed in Albany Earlier This Year $25 Million in Funding for School Implementation Part of Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget, Building on "Bes more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, HPD, NYPL Announce new Program to Deliver Free and Low-Cost Wi-Fi to Thousands of Low-Income New Yorkers in Affordable Housing * July 23, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/OtuqmPal6yQ "Liberty Link" Will Serve Nearly 2,200 Households in Section 8 and Other Affordable Housing Buildings Across Bronx and Upper Manhattan Pilot Program Continues Adams Administration's Efforts to Clos more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath Leads Bicameral Legislation to Restore Abruptly Cancelled Program Supporting Students with Disabilities * Reps. McBath, Vargas, Vindman, Jacobs, and DeSaulnier join with Sens. Kaine, Markey to demand accountability for their constituents and restore a program that was cancelled in DOGE chaos. Program was originally funded during the first Trump Administration and was nearly halfway completed.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Participates in Ways and Means Hearing on Medicare Advantage * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means Health subcommittee hearing discussing the Medicare Advantage program. The Congresswoman participated in an open dialogue about the success of the program, which covers the majority of West Virginia Medicare beneficiaries, and di more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * Morelle Amendment to Keep Space Shuttle Discovery in the Smithsonian Moves Forward Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement about his amendment introduced during the Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY26 Interior and Environment Bill to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission, Albany, has approved the Landis+Gyr Revelo E660 cellular meter for electric metering applications throughout the state. This decision, concerning the "Petition of Landis+Gyr Technology Inc. for Approval of the Revelo E660 Cellular Meter" was finalized in an "Order Approving Electric Meter" (Case No. 24-E-0570) issued and effective on July 21, 2025. Landis+Gyr Technology Inc. had filed a petition on October 4, 2024, seeking aut more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission, Albany, has approved a waiver request from New York State Electric and Gas Corp., Binghamton, concerning its Finger Lakes Area Infrastructure Reliability Project. This decision, outlined in an "Order on Waiver Request" (Case No. 24-T-0710), was issued and effective on July 21, 2025. NYSEG filed its application on December 18, 2024, seeking a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need under Public Service Law Ar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission, Albany, has confirmed an order related to a proposal by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. dba National Grid, Syracuse, New York, to replace a natural gas pipeline in Schenectady County. This confirmation, outlined in a "Confirming Order" (Case No. 25-T-0074), was issued and effective on July 21, 2025. The project involves replacing approximately 1.1 miles of natural gas pipeline in the Towns of Glenville and Rotterdam. National Grid  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- A virtual procedural conference has been set to discuss the proposed rebuilding of portions of the 115 kV Southeast Batavia - Golah 119 Line by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. dba National Grid, Syracuse, New York. The conference, concerning a "Petition for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need" (Case No. 25-T-0152), will be held before Administrative Law Judge Anthony Belsito on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The transmission line traverses communities in G more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission, Albany, has approved a waiver request for Vineyard Mid-Atlantic LLC, New Bedford, Massachusetts and VMA Transmission Corp., concerning their proposed Excelsior Wind Project Transmission System. The decision, outlined in an "Order on Waiver Requests" (Case No. 25-T-0232), was issued and effective on July 21, 2025. On April 9, 2025, the Applicants filed for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need under Publi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * National Gallery of Art's Recent Acquisitions Introduce New Artists and Perspectives to the National Collection Notable acquisitions span historical and contemporary art, with outstanding works by artists Jules Breton, Richard Hunt, and Graciela Iturbide, among others * The National Gallery of Art today announced a wide-ranging group of recent acquisitions, adding more than 200 works more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued a report (No. 1157) titled 'Firm Dynamism,' authored by Nicholas Bloom, Jonathan S. Hartley, Raffaella Sadun, Rachel Schuh, and John Van Reenen, exploring how firm-level management quality influences business expansion, contraction, and productivity. Published in July 2025, the study analyzes U.S. Census data alongside international surveys to reveal that better-managed firms are more dynamic and productive, with broad im more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York published a staff report titled 'Losses from Natural Disasters: County-Level Data on Damages, Injuries, and Fatalities,' authored by Matteo Crosignani and Martin Hiti, presenting the first comprehensive dataset mapping natural disaster impacts down to the county level across the United States. Released in July 2025, this report addresses a longstanding data challenge by linking National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NO more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a staff report (No 1159) titled 'Market Concentration and Aggregate Productivity: The Role of Demand,' authored by Jeremy Pearce and Liangjie Wu, exploring how firm-level demand persistence and marketing investments influence market concentration and overall productivity. Issued in July 2025, the report offers new insights into the complex relationship between firms' customer capital and their productivity, while evalua more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a staff report (No. 1158) titled 'A Danger to Self and Others: Health and Criminal Consequences of Involuntary Hospitalization,' authored by Natalia Emanuel, Pim Welle, and Valentin Bolotnyy. Published in July 2025, the study analyzes the effects of involuntary hospitalization on individuals undergoing mental health crises, examining whether this widely used intervention effectively reduces harm to self or others. Invo more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York published a staff report (No. 1155) titled 'Financial Stability Meets Reality,' authored by Nina Boyarchenko, Kinda Hachem, and Anya Kleymenova, exploring how accounting discretion complicates the effective regulation of banks. Released in June 2025, the paper bridges insights from economics, finance, and accounting to examine why theoretical models of bank regulation often fall short in practice and suggests directions for impr more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Encourage HPV Vaccination Starting at Age 9 to Prevent Cancer Health Officials Urge Parents to Protect Against HPV-Related Cancers by Starting Vaccine Earlier Vaccination Proven to Reduce 90 Percent of HPV-Related Cancers * ALBANY, N.Y. (July 23, 2025) - The New York State more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Michael P. Goodyear, an Associate Professor at New York Law School and Fellow at NYU School of Law's Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, urging caution regarding the OECD's Draft Voluntary Guidelines for Countering Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Goods on Online Marketplaces. The scholar, who specializes in trademark law, emphasized the need to consider the effectiveness of current U.S. la more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Open City Labs Inc., Ithaca, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, and the Department of Health and Human Services. The organization proposed that the National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services could serve as a foundational "Data Exchange Operating System" to revolutionize healthcare interopera more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lawler Introduces MAMDANI Act to Examine Risks of Government-Run Grocery Stores * Washington, D.C. - 7/23/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Measuring Adverse Market Disruption And National Impact (MAMDANI) Act, legislation that directs the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a comprehensive study into the competitive, economic, and supply chain impacts of government-ow more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nadler and Rep. Bacon Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Organ Donors * Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Don Bacon (NE-02) reintroduced the Living Donor Protection Act bill package to protect the rights of living organ donors. The Living Donor Protection Act is introduced as a two-bill package in the House, H.R. 4583, the Living Donor Protection Act and H.R.4582, the Living  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * REPRESENTATIVES HOULAHAN, MORELLE, KELLY AND LANGWORTHY LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO SQUASH THE INVASIVE SPOTTED LANTERNFLY * July 23, 2025 (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D, PA-06), Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Mike Kelly (R, PA-16)and Nick Langworthy (R, NY-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to stop the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species that pos more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * REPRESENTATIVES MORELLE, KELLY, HOULAHAN, AND LANGWORTHY LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO SQUASH THE INVASIVE SPOTTED LANTERNFLY * (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Representatives Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Mike Kelly (R, PA-16), Chrissy Houlahan (D, PA-06), and Nick Langworthy (R, NY-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to stop the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species that poses a significant  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Colleagues Push to Prevent Corporations From Using Trump's Chaotic Tariffs as Cover to Price Gouge Americans * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate and stop corporations that may be using Donald Trump's tariffs as a cover to raise prices on all goods, regardless of whether they are actu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Sanctuary City NYC Sees a More Than 400% Spike in ICE Detainers as DHS Prioritizes American People Over Criminal Illegal Aliens * Sanctuary politicians forbid local law enforcement from any assistance on immigration matters, even to the point of refusing to assist with criminal arrest warrants WASHINGTON--The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today U.S. Immigration and Cus more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Counters Democrat Lies * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) to discuss Republicans delivering for hardworking families, as the House, Senate, and White House work to reverse the damage left by Bid more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Continues to Sound Alarm that Emil Bove is Unfit for the Federal Bench This week, Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) sent a letter to Senator Rand Paul, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee, requesting the committee exercise its oversight capacity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its role in defying a court order more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $20.5 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Angus King announced that 29 Maine organizations will receive a total of $20,588,173 to support important development projects. The funding comes from the Northern Border Regional Commission's (NBR more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $20.5 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Angus King announced that 29 Maine organizations will receive a total of $20,588,173 to support important development projects. The funding comes from the Northern Border Regional Commission's (NB more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik's Legislation to Empower New York Workers Moves Towards Passage * SARATOGA, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik's Modern Worker Empowerment Act and the Modern Worker Security Act successfully passed out of the Education and Workforce Committee. The Chairwoman first introduced this legislation in 2019 and has championed efforts to help the American worker  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik, Scott Introduce Two Bills to Hold Communist China and Our Adversaries Accountable * SARATOGA N.Y., - Today, House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik introduced two critical pieces of legislation to increase transparency and protect American investors from the growing threat of the capabilities of our adversaries, such as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) int more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi and Chairman Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Re-Build the Middle Class The bipartisan SHARE Plan Act incentivizes companies to distribute at least 5% of their stock to the lowest paid 80% of their employees. * Congressmen Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Ways and Means Member, and Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chair of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax, introduced bipartisan legislation to build the middle more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The John Bartram Arboretum has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS), advocating for the unrestricted release of the Darling 54 transgenic American chestnut. The proposal has garnered support for granting unregulated status to the genetically engineered tree, highlighting its potential in restoring a keystone species in American forests. The arboretum's letter endorses the efforts mad more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Fitzpatrick, Smith Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Mental Health Services * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY-20) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), and U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) today reintroduced the Medicaid Bump Act, legislation that would increase the federal reimbursement rate for mental and behavioral health care services under Medicaid. "As the larges more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * Top Dem Reintroduces Presidential Accountability Amendment with 130+ Original Cosponsors Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, reintroduced his Presidential Accountability Amendment to the United States Constitution with over 60% of the House Democratic Caucus cosponsoring t more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on "Pod Force One With Miranda Devine" * July 23, 2025 Miranda Devine: Welcome back to the Pod Force One podcast. We're in New York City in Gracie Mansion in the Peach Room. This is the home of Mayor Eric Adams who we're going to be speaking to. He's locked in an intense race for re-election. Mayor Adams, thank you so much for talking to us here on Pod Force One. You are i more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on NY1 Online * July 22, 2025 Ayana Harry: Thank you for your time, and thank you for this opportunity to sit and chat about all of the work that you've been doing. In April, you announced an ambitious plan to bring afterschool for all throughout New York City and to make it a reality. What's been the update? How's the progress been coming along? Mayor Eric Adams: Moving f more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls In for Live Interview on GMGT Live's "The Reset Talk Show" * July 23, 2025 J.R. Giddings: Mayor Adams joining us right now. We'd like to welcome him to the platform. Mayor Adams, how are you? Mayor Eric Adams: Quite well, quite well. Really, pastor, thank you for those words. You know, every time you see someone prematurely... [Crosstalk.] Mayor Adams: I was saying that  more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Egyptian Flag Raising * July 23, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you and it's truly a pleasure when you think about 73 years of independence and what this community has offered to the City of New York. 40,000 strong members from the Egyptian community are part of the fabric of this city. And it took 110 mayors before your flag had the opportunity to be raised here more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts Guyanese Heritage Reception * July 22, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/pKWW9f5ts_M Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you so much, commissioner. And as you look throughout the entire administration, you see the rich spirit of the Guyanese community that's here. You know, being mayor is both substantive and [symbolic.] They go together, just as many people have adored Gracie M more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts Older Adult Town Hall * July 23, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Good to see you out here. Many of you may know I went to Bayside High School, you know, Bayside High School. I know this community so well. I grew up in Jamaica, took the Q31 all the way out to Bayside, Q5, Q31, we had to get up bright and early. Coach Nelson was my coach. There you go, there you go, boy, you got a lot of more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Participates in Live Interview on NEWS12 and Takes Questions From New Yorkers * July 22, 2025 Noelle Lilley: Good evening, everyone. Thanks for joining us right here on News 12, where Local Matters. I'm Noelle Lilly, this is Ask the Mayor. It's a pleasure to be with you. Here for this next half hour we're giving you the opportunity to speak directly to New York City Mayor Eric Adams more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden, Salinas Introduce Legislation to Level the Playing Field for the Cider Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-OR) introduced the Bubble Tax Modernization Act, which will lower the tax rate for lower-alcohol wine, cider, and mead made with fruit. Currently, the tax code dictates that if a sparkling cider, wine more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Calls Out FHFA Director Pulte for "Abnormal" Behavior on Social Media Directed at Fed Chair Powell, Requests Copy of His Schedule To Determine if He is Doing His Job "Instead of working to fulfill your mission as regulator and conservator, you have spent recent weeks intensely focused on convincing President T more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Warns Bank of New York Mellon that Acquisition of Northern Trust Could Violate Antitrust Laws and Threaten Financial Stability "This transaction would supercharge existing financial stability risks by merging one bona fide Too-Big-To-Fail ('TBTF') bank with a borderline TBTF bank." "This anticompetitive trans more PR