WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS LOCAL ROCHESTER & WNY ORGANIZATIONS FEAR TRUMP CUTS WILL LEAD TO HOMELESSNESS SURGE, SCHUMER - STANDING WITH FAMILIES & HOUSING ADVOCATES - LEADS FIGHT TO STOP TRUMP HUD PLAN THAT COULD EVICT 1500+... * Congress Has Authorized Millions In Community-Based Grants Through Federal "Continuum Of Care" Program That Currently Helps House Thousands Of New Yorkers, But Trum more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP announces 26 additional partnerships for new and expanded services * WASHINGTON U.S. Customs and Border Protection made 26 tentative selections in late October that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States under the Reimbursable Services Program, which allows private sector and state and local governments to reimburse the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Chairman Garbarino Issues Statement on Shooting of National Guard Members Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) issued the following statement regarding the shooting of two members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington D.C.: "Today's shooting of two National Guardsmen is a heartbre more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gabe Evans Votes To Denounce Socialism In All Its Forms * WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Gabe Evans voted in favor of Representative Maria Salazar's H.Con.Res.58 (link is external). The House Concurrent Resolution, titled Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism passed with broad bipartisan support, despite members of Colorado's own delegation Reps. Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) vot more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces $1 Million in Grant Funding to Reduce Impacts of Air Pollution in Environmental Justice Communities * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced $1 million in grant funding for two projects that will support effective action to reduce air pollution and exposure within disadvantaged communi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Completion of Habitat Rehabilitation Project in Lake Erie * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the completion of an experimental aquatic habitat reclamation project on Brocton Shoal in Lake Erie. A groundbreaking high-velocity jetting method was developed to clean and restore historical spawning habitat  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Purchase of Conservation Easements Protecting More Than 1,600 Acres in Clinton and Essex Counties * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the acquisition of approximately 1,624 acres of conservation easement on lands in northern New York from the Open Space Institute (OSI). Approximately 1,414 acres were ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank issued the following national summary of the Beige Book on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * National Summary Overall Economic Activity Economic activity was little changed since the previous report, according to most of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts, though two Districts noted a modest decline and one reported modest growth. Overall consumer spending declined further, while higher-end retail spending remained resilient. Some retailers noted a negati more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago issued the following Beige Book on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Seventh District rose slightly over the reporting period, though contacts expected a slight decline in activity over the next year. Employment, consumer spending, business spending, construction and real estate, and manufacturing all increased slightly. Prices rose moderately, wages were up modestly, and financial conditions l more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following Beige Book on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Second District declined modestly this reporting period. On balance, employment fell slightly and wage growth remained modest, with some layoffs occurring at major employers in the region. The pace of selling price increases eased slightly, but remained moderate, even as input prices continued to rise strongly. Manufacturing  more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * From refugee to US Soldier: A full-circle moment in Ghana * ACCRA, Ghana - During a routine U.S. Army civil affairs engagement with Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), June 8, an unexpected discovery connected two men across time and continents. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Raymond Jackson, a civil affairs noncommissioned officer assigned to Civi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Increase Social Security Benefits * The SWIFT Act would expand Social Security benefits for over one million Americans Amid skyrocketing prices in President Trump's America, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is leading the effort to increase Social Security benefits and help seniors combat the rising cost of living. Today, Senator Gillibrand intro more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Homeland Republicans Request Anthropic, Google, Quantum Xchange Testimony Following Report of AI-Assisted, Partially Autonomous PRC Cyber Operation Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY), Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andy Ogles (R-TN), and Subcommittee on O more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "NO ONE IN AMERICA, THE WEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, SHOULD EVER GO HUNGRY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn with Assemblywoman Stefani Zinerman and local leaders making food more accessible and affordable in Brooklyn and across the country. LEADER JEFFRIES: These are very challenging times that more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: HOUSE REPUBLICANS "HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN KEEPING HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Lead, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits and that Republicans have a responsibility to their constituents to join Democrats and stop premiums from s more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: HOUSE REPUBLICANS "HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN KEEPING HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Lead, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits and that Republicans have a responsibility to their constituents to join Democrats and stop premiums from skyrocketing. ERICA HILL  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON INSIDE CITY HALL: "MY REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES ARE ACTUALLY HURTING THE PEOPLE THAT THEY REPRESENT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Spectrum News NY1's Inside City Hall with Errol Louis, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to driving down the high cost of living while Republican extremists will stop at nothing to more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * 'Tis the Season to Be Spending: Mayor Adams Releases New Data Showing Surge in Foot Traffic During New York City Holiday Season * Manhattan Retail Hubs Saw Major Boost in Foot Traffic Throughout 2024 Holiday Season, With Over 1 Million Visitors on Black Friday Alone * Businesses Districts in Queens and Brooklyn Also Saw Increases in Traffic Compared to 2023 * Holiday Season Adds Nearly $500 Million to City more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Mast, Shaheen, Risch Call on Trump Administration to Speak Out Against Sham Elections in Burma Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and Brian Mast, Ranking Member and Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senators Jeanne Shaheen and James E. Risch, Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issue more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Demands Answers After NYPD Officers Injured During November 12 Encounter With Masked, Plain-Clothes ICE Agents * Goldman Raises Concerns That Unidentified Federal Agents Are Jeopardizing Public Safety as ICE Escalates Enforcement Tactics Across New York City Read the Letter Here NEW YORK, NY - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today sent a letter to NYPD Commissioner Tisch seek more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Meng and Maloy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Donated Menstrual Products * Last week, Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act. This legislation establishes liability protections for individuals, businesses, and organizations that donate menstrual products to nonprofit distribution partners. The bill, modele more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER TOURS LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS AFTER DELIVERING $1 MILLION IN RECENT BUDGET BILL TO CREATE NEW ARTS AND EDUCATION HUB * New Arts And Early Childhood Education Hub Will Boost Access To Arts & Education For Essex County Residents, Promote Cultural Tourism To North Country & Establish LPCA's Continued Leadership Schumer In 2023 Toured LPCA And Pledged To more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER VISITS WILD CENTER AFTER DELIVERING $466,000 IN FED FUNDING TO BUILD NEW OUTDOOR EXHIBIT * WILD Center's New "Wild Encounters Trail" Will Build & Upgrade 16 Outdoor Habitats, Increasing Visitor Access To Native Animal Species In Franklin County For Major Tourism Driver Schumer In 2023 Toured WILD Center And Pledged To Deliver Fed $$ To Support WILD Center's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER TOURS NEW MICRO BIRD BUS FACTORY HE HELPED BRING TO PLATTSBURGH, PROTECTING HUNDREDS OF GOOD-PAYING LOCAL JOBS; SENATOR LEADS FIGHT TO BOOST VITAL FED PROGRAM THAT DELIVERS $$ FOR BUS & TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT MICRO BIRD'S GROWTH IN NORTH COUNTRY * Micro Bird Invested $38 Million To Purchase Former Nova Bus Facility, Which Was Slated For Closu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer Unveils Bill To Reverse GOP SNAP Cuts As Food Banks Strain On Thanksgiving Eve * Over The Summer, Trump Rushed To Pass Largest Cut To SNAP In History - Nearly $200 BILLION - To Fund Tax Breaks For Billionaires With Those Cuts Beginning Now Just Before Thanksgiving; Food Banks Are Already Seeing Surging Need As Grocery Prices Skyrocket From Tariffs Schumer Sa more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Report on U.S. Portfolio Holdings of Foreign Securities at Year-End 2024 The findings from the annual survey of U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities at year-end 2024 were released today and posted on the Treasury web site at https://home.treasury.gov/data/treasury-international-capital-tic-system/tic-forms-instructions/us-claims-on-foreigners-from-holdings-of-foreign-securitie more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Border Patrol assist the New York State Police with missing hunter search and rescue in Farmersville * Border Patrol drone and Utility Terrain Vehicle play a major part in the rescue. FARMERSVILLE, N.Y. - U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Buffalo Sector's Special Operations Detachment received a request from the New York State Police to assist with th more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Border Patrol Buffalo Sector continues Operation Bear Cave in Syracuse along Interstates 90 and 81 * The operation led to the arrest of five illegal aliens, four possessed state issued commercial vehicle driver licenses. BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Border Patrol agents remove illegal aliens operating commercial vehicles with state issued Commercial Driver Lic more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Wegmans Recalls Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: November 26, 2025 FDA Publish Date: November 26, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Company Name: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Brand Name: L more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Blumenthal, Schiff File FOIA Requests to Break Through Trump Administration Stonewalling * Trump administration has sought to evade accountability by repeatedly thwarting congressional Democrats' constitutional authority to conduct routine oversight Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts more PR