WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New York, on behalf of four financial institutions has submitted a public comment letter addressing the Federal Reserve System and other regulatory agencies regarding concerns about current capital regulations. The letter highlights the need for regulatory reform under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 (EGRPRA). The banks, which are classified as large U.S. regional banking organizations with assets ranging from  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency emphasizing the critical importance of the Community Reinvestment Act during the agency's regulatory review process. This letter is part of a broader campaign to ensure that financial institutions continue to serve historically marginalized communities across the country. ANHD, a nonprofit organization representi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Gillibrand, Gallego, Budzinski Introduce Bicameral Bill Expanding Social Security Benefits for Seniors * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) introduced the bicameral Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act, legislation to protect and expand Social more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- CertiK, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the detection of illicit activities associated with digital assets. The letter outlines pressing concerns over rising illicit finance risks within the digital asset landscape and proposes methods for enhancing compliance and monitoring mechanisms. In its comment, CertiK raised alarms about the alarming prevalence of phishing attacks within Web3, responsible for a staggerin more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Announces Halloween at the White House 2025 On Thursday, October 30, 2025, First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump will open the South Lawn of the White House to trick or treaters of all ages. During this special White House tradition, thousands of children and their parents will proceed around the South Lawn to visit various trick-or-treat booths and enjoy the autumnal decorations more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Center for Strategy and Applied Insights a part of Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy LLP has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule concerning the "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." The letter expresses grave concerns regarding the potential legal and economic implications of the rule, which prioritizes H-1B vis more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2025: * * * Grassley Calls on the Federal Judiciary to Formally Regulate AI Use Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today spoke on the Senate floor to discuss his oversight of federal judges' Artificial Intelligence (AI) use. Grassley recently exposed two federal judges whose court staff used AI to draft inaccurate court ord more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Williams on the Impact of the Schumer Shutdown on Main Street In case you missed it, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, joined House Republican Leadership and SBA Administrator Loeffler to discuss how Main Street America is suffering because Chuck Schumer and the Democrat Party are holdi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Jeremy Neufeld, director of immigration policy at the Institute for Progress, Michael A. Clemens, professor of economics at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, and Amy M. Nice, an immigration law and policy fellow at Cornell Law, Ithaca, New York, are urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw its notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) that proposes a weighted selection process based on wage levels for H-1B petitions. The letter argues that  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Institute of International Bankers (IIB), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System Board of Governors, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency urging the federal banking agencies to reassess outdated and excessively burdensome bank regulatory requirements. The IIB represents internationally headquartered financial institutions operating within the United States and stands for the i more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Jackson Lewis PC, White Plains, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Occupations That Customarily and Regularly Received Tips; Definition of Qualified Tips." The letter articulates concerns on behalf of 25 clients and advocates for the establishment of a safe-harbor rule that benefits employees encompassed under the IRS-approved Gaming Industry Tip Compliance Agreement (GIT more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CBS: "OUR FOCUS CONTINUES TO BE ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS's Face the Nation, where he highlighted how House Democrats have remained consistent in standing up for the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people, while Republicans continue to focus on stunt more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE ARE DEMANDING THAT OUR REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES SIT BACK DOWN AT THE TABLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN Newsroom, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to protecting the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people as Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to negotiate an end to the go more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS "HAVE SHOWN ZERO INTEREST IN REOPENING THE GOVERNMENT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's PoliticsNation, where he emphasized that while Republicans refuse to negotiate to reopen the government, Democrats are fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people in the midst of the Repub more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 27, 2025: * * * Mayor Adams Announces First in Nation Technology to Integrate Public Schools With 911 for Rapid Response to Active Shooter Situations * Pilot Will Create Immediate Pathway for 911 Notification of Weapon-Based Threat or Active-Shooter Situation * 25 School Buildings Across Five Boroughs Will Participate in New Emergency Alert System During 2025-2026 School Year * New York City Mayor Eric Ad more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Continues to Make NYC the Best Place to Raise a Family With Launch of Child Care Pilot for Children of DCAS Employees as Young as Six Weeks Old * $10 Million Investment Will Fund First-Ever Municipal Child Care Pilot Program for DCAS Employees * Municipal Child Care Pilot Leverages Underutilized City-Owned Space to Operate On-Site, Affordable Child Care * Builds on Adams Administration's Histo more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Encourages E-Bike Users to Slow Down as New 15 mph E-Bike Speed Limit Goes Into Effect Citywide * Administration Takes Action in Response to Community Concerns and Continues Efforts to Make Streets Safer for All New Yorkers * City Will Prioritize Education Before Enforcement and Conduct Outreach to E-bike Riders * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today encouraged e-bike and other e-mobility devic more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Castro, Clarke Call for Disaster Relief Support for Jamaica and the Caribbean Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Joaquin Castro, Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, and Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement ahead of Hurricane Melissa's expected landfall more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2025: * * * DiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY Impacts from the recently enacted federal budget law, upcoming appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and executive actions since January 2025 risk undermining the strength and competitiveness of New York's higher education sector and the social and economic be more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- In a recent public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Native Markets, an American stablecoin company, emphasized the potential of digital assets and technologies in enhancing financial compliance measures. The company, which operates out of New York City, is advocating for the adoption of innovative methods to detect illicit activity related to digital currencies through the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) and digital identity solutions more ST

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 (TNSjou) -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2025: * * * New York State Department of Health Announces Study Confirming Naloxone as a Cost-Effective Tool to Prevent Overdose Deaths Study Published in the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice Highlights Naloxone's Life-Saving Impact For Every $1 Spent, Return On Investment Totals $3,219 * The New York State Department of Health today announced the public more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following executive order: * * * Emergency Executive Order 876 WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while continuing to serve more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following executive order: * * * Emergency Executive Order 875 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated that steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which "represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to address the ongoing cr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The New York Credit Union Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding its request for innovative detection methods to combat illicit activities involving digital assets. The NYCUA represents 275 credit unions in New York state, serving over 7 million members, and emphasizes the importance of adapting regulations to the unique landscape of credit unions. The organization expressed strong support for the Treasury's init more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Joins House Democrats Letter Urging USDA to Fund November SNAP Benefits for Americans * U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) joined 213 House Democrats in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to use contingency reserve dollars to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) during the Republican shutdown. SNAP fu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laura Gillen, Health Advocates and Nassau County Residents Spotlight Health Care Cost-of-Living Crisis on Long Island During Roundtable Discussion * FREEPORT, NY - Last week, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) hosted a roundtable discussion at Meadowbrook Care Center in Freeport focused on the rising cost of health care and its impact on Long Island seniors and families amid devastating GOP cu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * REP. SALAZAR AND SEN. RICK SCOTT INTRODUCE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING SOCIALISM AS A FAILED IDEOLOGY * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Representative Maria Elvira Salazar introduced (H.Con.Res.58), (link is external) a resolution condemning socialism as a failed ideology and the antithesis of the American Dream. As far-left politicians like New York's Zohran Mamdani openly embrace socialist ideologies,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 27 of the Democrat Shutdown: While They Keep the Government Closed, Democrat Leaders Hand the Reins to the Marxist, Far-Left Wing of Their Party * WASHINGTON On Day 27 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams, and House GOP Le more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 27 of the Democrat Shutdown: While They Keep the Government Closed, Democrat Leaders Hand the Reins to the Marxist, Far-Left Wing of Their Party * WASHINGTON On Day 27 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams, and House GOP Leadership to disc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Spruce Systems, Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury advocating for the modernization of the U.S. anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. The company emphasizes the need for innovative methods to enhance compliance and reduce costs associated with identifying illicit activities in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. SpruceID, the company's digital identity arm, a more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate: Louisiana federal workers feeling the effects of the government shutdown as pressure mounts * WASHINGTON The Shreveport-Bossier Advocate this week published a news story highlighting the pain the government shutdown is causing federal workers in Louisiana. Louisiana's Republican Congressional delegation in the House and Senate has collectively voted 13 times s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Zingerman's Candy Manufactory Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut & Cashew in Candy Bars Summary Company Announcement Date: October 24, 2025 FDA Publish Date: October 27, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Undeclared Cashew and Peanut Company Name: Zingerman's Candy Manufactory Br more PR