WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * $4.2 million in fake Cartier watches seized by Indianapolis CBP * INDIANAPOLIS-- Last week U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Indianapolis seized a shipment containing designer counterfeit watches. If the watches--which came from Hong Kong--had been genuine, they would have been worth more than $4 million. On August 8, officers seized a shipment more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS THE FALLOUT FROM TRUMP'S DEVASTATING MEDICAID CUTS BEGINS, THREATENING HEALTHCARE FOR THOUSANDS IN THE CATSKILLS & HUDSON VALLEY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW BILL TO REVERSE GOP MEDICAID CUTS -... * Trump & Congressional Republicans Rushed To Pass Largest Healthcare Cut In History To Fund Tax Breaks For Corporations & Billionaires - Standing At Garnet Health Medical Cent more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Coast Guard Diving--over 80 years of history! * World War II During World War II, Coast Guard divers served a number of military missions. Coast Guard hardhat divers were assigned to many of the service's 180-foot buoy tenders serving overseas, in Alaska and in home waters. These divers supported maintenance of floating aids to navigation and salvage work, especially in the Pacific  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Cornerstone Family Healthcare, Newburgh, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the interpretation of federal public benefits under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The nonprofit community-based organization, which serves more than 55,000 patients annually in New York's Hudson Valley, is raising alarms about a proposed interpretation that may restrict healthca more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Day Care Council of New York has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed reinterpretation of the term "federal public benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The organization argues that this change reverses established policy without adequate justification, fails to incorporate public input, and could have serious consequ more ST

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 15 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Changes to Upcoming Pheasant Hunting Season on Northern Montezuma and Lake Shore Marshes WMAs * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and Lake Shore Marshes WMA will be closed to pheasant hunting and dog training on Tuesdays and Fridays during the pheas more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 15 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC to Open Wildlife Management Areas in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties from Aug. 16-31, 2025 * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the annual opening of otherwise restricted Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties from Saturday, Aug. 16, to Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. During the 16-day  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The East Harlem Council for Human Services Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing concerns regarding a revised interpretation of federal public benefits under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The Council, which has served the East Harlem community for over 60 years, runs several essential programs, including the Boriken Neighborhood Health Center, a Fed more ST

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 15 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began ser more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Episcopal Diocese of New York has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing strong opposition to the agency's recent reinterpretation of "Federal public benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). The Diocese, which includes 172 congregations and approximately 50,000 members across various counties in New York, argues that this change will negatively impac more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Family Health Network of Central New York Inc. has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing strong concerns regarding the revised interpretation of the federal public benefit under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). Founded in 1972, Family Health Network (FHN) is a licensed Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center that acts as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Harmony Healthcare Long Island, Garden City, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality regarding a revised interpretation of a federal public benefit. The organization warns that the proposal, which could limit eligibility for certain health services, is a departure from decades-long agency policy and could have a negative impact on community health. The letter points out  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Hudson Headwaters Health Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concerns regarding a revised interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). This interpretation threatens to limit access to care for certain populations, particularly those deemed "unqualified aliens," which is contrary to the organization's mission of providing comprehensive health s more ST

WEST POINT, New York, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: * * * Keller hosts advanced neuromusculoskeletal course to improve warfighter care By Robert Lanier The 2025 Col. Douglas A. Kersey Advanced Clinical & Operational Practice Course is part of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Post-Professional Short Course Series, and was hosted by Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, N.Y., on August 4-8, 2025. Course participants were from the U.S. Army, U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44152) on Aug. 14, 2025, by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch: * * * Labor Day Speech Resources Introduction Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrating the achievements of American workers. Labor Day also symbolically marks the end of summer and, in many states, the beginning of the school year. This guide is designed to assist congressional offices with work-related Labo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2025: * * * Meeks Statement on Trump-Putin Summit Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today released the following statement on President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin: "The fact that this meeting even took place--at the invitation of President Trump, on American soil, without  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48632) on Aug. 15, 2025, entitled "National Alerts: A Primer and Selected Issues for Congress" by telecommunications policy analyst Amanda H. Peskin. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Sending emergency alerts before and during a regional or nationwide emergency to warn people of impending or ongoing danger could encourage them to take protective action that may save lives. The President has a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The New York Department of State's Office for New Americans has voiced strong opposition to recent policy revisions proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In a public comment letter, NY ONA contends that the changes, which reclassify various programs under Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), will severely hinder access to essential services for many communities, particularly among immigran more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The New York State offices of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Supports, departments of Health, State, and Council on Children and Families have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter expresses grave concerns over a recent Notice of Interpretation from HHS regarding the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, which could impose new eligibility restrictions on vital state pro more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Albany, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opposing a Notice that could significantly alter the accessibility of federal public benefits for domestic violence survivors. The letter, submitted in response to HHS' announcement on July 14, raises alarm over the repercussions that these changes may have on vulnerable populations, particularly immigrants. NYSCADV,  more ST

NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- In an interview on NY1's "Mornings on 1," New York City Mayor Eric Adams introduced a legislative proposal called the Compassionate Interventions Act. The plan, which aims to address public drug use, would give medical professionals the authority to temporarily hold individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others due to substance abuse. Under the act, a judge could subsequently order mandatory, involuntary treatment if the person declines to enter a program willingly.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams announced that a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem, which has claimed three lives, is "under control." The mayor, joined by health officials, confirmed 92 cases and stated that 11 of 12 contaminated cooling towers have been remediated. He stressed that the air and water supply are safe but urged anyone with flu-like symptoms to seek immediate medical attention. * * * Here is the text of the statement: Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ON 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW LEGISLATION TO PROTECT & INVEST IN SOCIAL SECURITY; AS 'DOGE' CUTS & CHAOS THREATEN THE SERVICES NEARLY 320,000 CAPITAL REGION SENIORS... * 'DOGE' Has Fired Thousands Of Social Security Workers, Creating Massive Strain On Workforce- Creating Chaos At Top Levels, Amid Website Crashes, Overwhelmed Phone Lines more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER MEETS WITH FINGER LAKES FARMERS & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN YATES COUNTY ON FRONTLINES OF TRUMP'S TARIFF WAR * With Trump's tariffs rising costs for Finger Lakes farms, small businesses, and farm winery vineyards, which are simultaneously suffering from the lack of Canadian tourists and the drop in export sales opportunities to Canada, U.S. Senator Chuck Schume more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 25-civ-6713, 25-civ-6715; S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 14, 2025, S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 14, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Wear, et al., No. 25-civ-6713 (S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 14, 2025) Securities and Exchange Commission v. Chirico, No. 25-civ-6715 (S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 14, 2025) On August 14, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Ryan Wear, of Marysville, Washington more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Door - A Center of Alternatives Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concerns regarding the revised interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) that could restrict health access for immigrants. The Door, a prominent youth development organization, offers a wide range of essential services, including health care, to approximately 9,0 more ST

NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on PIX11's "PIX11 Morning News at 7AM" * August 15, 2025 Hazel Sanchez: New legislation aims to clean up open air drug markets in the city. Justin Finch: It would provide support to those addicted and suffering from severe mental illness. Sanchez: Mayor Eric Adams and CEO of NYC Health and Hospitals Dr. Mitchell Katz are joining us now to discuss the Compassionate I more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls In for a Live Interview on 1010WINS "Wins Morning Drive" * August 15, 2025 Susan Richard: Good morning. It's Susan Richard with Mayor Adams live on the line with us this morning. Good morning, sir. Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning. Great to be on with you Richard: Alright. I know that you want to talk about a plan that you unveiled yesterday to deal with substance abuse here more PR