WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "FIGHTING FOR THE HEALTHCARE OF EVERYDAY AMERICANS IS NOT A PARTISAN ISSUE. IT'S A MORAL ISSUE." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Bishop William J. Barber, II, Members of Congress, faith leaders from across the country and everyday Americans. The press availability followed a sit-down conversation that included testimony on more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "FIGHTING FOR THE HEALTHCARE OF EVERYDAY AMERICANS IS NOT A PARTISAN ISSUE. IT'S A MORAL ISSUE." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Bishop William J. Barber, II, Members of Congress, faith leaders from across the country and everyday Americans. The press availability followed a sit-down conversation that included testimony on the impacts of the morall more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Even Democrats' Closest Allies Are Begging Them to End the Schumer Shutdown * "These are working Americans. Their paychecks are missing. Their bills are mounting. Their stress is multiplying. Their message is clear: reopen the government today. Democrats refuse to listen. Instead, they freely admit this is all about politics." WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON HURRICANE MELISSA * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement on the impending devastating storm, Hurricane Melissa, and its potential destructive impacts on Jamaica and the Caribbean: "In the face of the historic power of Hurricane Melissa, I am praying for the people of Jamaica and all others across the Caribbean caught in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler, SSA Commissioner Bisignano Announce Return of In-Person Hearings to Hudson Valley * West Nyack, N.Y. - 10/31/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano announced that the West Nyack Social Security Office will begin offering in-person hearings for Hudson Valley residents, restoring a critical service that had be more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and Land Trust Partners Announce Protection of More Than 1,200 Acres of Open Space * Source Water Protection Initiatives Bolster State's Record Investments in Water Quality and Contributes to New York State's 30x30 Initiative Photos of Protected Lands Are Available (link is external) The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces 21st Annual Middle School Student Poster Contest Theme: "Water Connects Us All" * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) today announced the theme for the annual water conservation poster contest for middle school students: "Water Connects Us All. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI - Stefanik on 'The Faulkner Focus' with Harris Faulkner on Fox News * SARATOGA, N.Y. - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik appeared on "The Faulkner Focus" with Harris Faulkner. WATCH the interview HERE on YouTube! CHAIRWOMAN STEFANIK ON THE MISSION TO SAVE NEW YORK: We're getting feedback from all across New York, Republicans, Democrats, and I more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Calls to End the Republican Shutdown as Safety Net Cliff Threatens Families * LACKAWANNA, N.Y. - Joined by elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and members of the faith community at Second Baptist Church in Lackawanna, NY, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) alerted his constituents that the safety net cliff he has long warned about is arriving. The loss of funding for the Home Energy As more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota in D.C. Demanding Schumer Reopen the Government * Washington, D.C. Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) released the following statement after joining House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Republican Leadership, and members of New York's Republican Delegation at a press conference urging Senate Democrats to end the Schumer Shutdown, reopen the government, and protect SNAP benefits ahead of the Novembe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS ILLEGALLY MAKING AMERICANS GO HUNGRY * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and his administration are deliberately breaking the law in order to keep food out of the mouths of 42 million Americans. Republicans are willing to starve children, seniors and veteran more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS ILLEGALLY MAKING AMERICANS GO HUNGRY * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and his administration are deliberately breaking the law in order to keep food out of the mouths of 42 million Americans. Republicans are willing to starve children, seniors and veterans to pressure Congress in more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NO JUSTIFICATION FOR DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS TO WITHHOLD SNAP" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he emphasized that Republicans need to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that reopens the government and protects Americans' healthcare. JEN PSAKI : Let  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NO JUSTIFICATION FOR DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS TO WITHHOLD SNAP" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he emphasized that Republicans need to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that reopens the government and protects Americans' healthcare. JEN PSAKI : Let me start by, I just kind o more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Additional Funding for 5,000 New NYPD Officers in November Plan, Bringing Uniform Headcount Up to 40,000 by Fiscal Year 2029 * NYPD Uniform Headcount Will Be at Highest Level in 20 Years * Additional Officers Will Build on Adams Administration's Success in Driving Down Crime to Historic Lows, Achieving Mission to Make New York City Safer * New York City Mayor Eric more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Member of Deadly Human Smuggling Organization Extradited from Canada * A dual Canadian American citizen made her initial appearance in court in Plattsburg, New York today after being extradited to New York from Canada to face charges relating to her role in a deadly human smuggling conspiracy that left a family of four, including two small children, dead in the St. Lawrence River. In June 2024, a more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * Department Issues Guidance to Schools to Support Students and Families Experiencing Food Insecurity In anticipation of the November 1 lapse in SNAP funding, the State Education Department today issued guidance to schools and local educational agencies to support students and their families experiencing food insecurity. The Department is proud of the many schools that a more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 1 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * New York Power Authority Named a Top Employer for Engineers on Forbes' 2026 List The Ranking Recognizes Top Employers in Terms of Benefits, Salary and Professional Development * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has been recognized by Forbes Magazine on itslist of Best Employers for Engineers in 2026. The Power Authority was ranked No. 130 of 175 nationally ranked more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * Peters, Whitehouse, and Heinrich Demand Answers on Funding of President Trump's New White House Ballroom U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, All Oversight Democrats, Call on Committee Republicans to Issue Subpoenas to Jeffrey Epstein's Banks Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led every Democratic Member of the Oversight Committee in sending a letter to Chairman more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Larsen and Wilson, T&I Democrats Oppose Political Cuts in Letter to USACE Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Frederica Wilson (D-FL) and every Democratic member of the T&I Committee w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DEMAND THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION STOP CRUELLY DENYING SNAP BENEFITS, AND PUSH TO FULLY FUND SNAP & WIC TO STOP GOP-MANUFACTURED HUNGER CRISIS DURING TRUMP SHUTDOWN * Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers Rely On SNAP To Put Food On The Table, But Trump Is Now Denying Funding, Despite His Own USDA Saying They Could Keep Funds Flowing Schumer and Gillibrand  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik and Kean Send Letter to Army Secretary Driscoll Expressing Support for Proposal to Invest in Warfighting Capabilities at Fort Drum * Saratoga, N.Y. \- Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) sent a letter to Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll expressing their support for the Army's Memorandum of Agreement between the 10th Mountain In more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * This Halloween These Monsters Are Off American Streets Thanks to the Brave Men and Women of ICE Law Enforcement * Some of the worst of the worst arrested yesterday include pedophiles who no longer pose a threat to America's children as they trick or treat WASHINGTONU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * THREAT SNAPSHOT: Cyber Threats Remain Heightened Amid Lapse in Information Sharing Authorities, Government Shutdown As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close and Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month nears, today, the House Committee on Homeland Security released an updated "Cyber Threat Snapshot," outlining the h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- John A. Squires, under secretary of commerce for intellectual property and director of the U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office, addressed the American Intellectual Property Law Association's Annual Meeting in Washington, emphasizing the USPTO's active role in driving innovation through artificial intelligence and streamlined patent processes. Squires described the agency as the "Central Bank of Innovation," outlining actions taken in his first five we more PR