CANTON, Ohio, April 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL Draft buzz: Rams' decision to draft QB Ty Simpson was months in the making As the 2026 NFL Draft carries on, NFL.com is keeping you up to date with the latest reports, rumors and rumblings from NFL Network, ESPN and team officials. Here's what we're learning Friday ahead of tonight's second and third rounds. Perhaps the biggest shock from Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday was the Los Angeles Rams selecting quarterback Ty Simpson with the more PR

CANTON, Ohio, April 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL Draft: 49ers select Ole Miss WR De'Zhaun Stribling with No. 33 overall pick Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The San Francisco 49ers added a weapon to Kyle Shanahan's offense with their first selection of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Niners selected wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick on Friday night in Pittsburgh to open Round 2. A one-year starter at Ole Miss, Stribling offers an enticing size and speed combination with a more PR

CANTON, Ohio, April 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL Draft: Jets trade up to select Clemson QB Cade Klubnik with No. 110 overall pick Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The New York Jets moved up in the fourth round to snag a developmental quarterback prospect. Gang Green selected Clemson's Cade Klubnik with the No. 110 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday in Pittsburgh. New York shipped the 128th overall pick and selection 140 to the Cincinnati Bengals for picks 110 and 199 overall. "It more PR

CANTON, Ohio, April 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL Draft: Ravens select Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley with No. 211 overall pick Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Baltimore Ravens took the top specialist off the board in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday. The Ravens selected Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley with the No. 211 overall pick. The All-American finished his career as the top punter in Big Ten history, with his 47.6 yards per punt eclipsing current Chicago Bears  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Carly Roszkowski, vice president of financial resilience programming at AARP, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Empowering Seniors through Financial Literacy: Tools to Protect Savings, Prevent Fraud, and Promote Independence": * * * My name is Carly Roszkowski, and I am the Vice President of Financial Resilience Programming at AARP. I am honored to be here to testify on behalf of AARP, which advocates on behalf of the 125 million Americans  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Juan Diaz, a policy manager at the Children's Defense Fund, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization warns that the proposed changes would increase housing insecurity for children and youth in mixed status families, particularly impacting U.S. citizen children who currently receive prorated housing assist more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Columbia Cheese Importing Co. Inc., Fresh Meadows, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service expressing opposition to several proposed changes to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing program. In its letter, the company outlined concerns that eliminating license transfers under Section 6.28, specifically in cases involving bona fide business transactions such as mergers and succession planning, would undermine business continuity and limit more ST

NEW YORK, April 23 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news: * * * Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Appeared at Yeshiva University in "Great Conversations with Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman" On April 22 Yeshiva University welcomed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership for the 119th Congress, for a special edition of Great Conversations with Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman. The series brings heads of state, policymakers and global thought leaders into substantive engagement with the University's president and has rapidly beco more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Leonard G. Epstein Associates Inc., operating as Empire Foods, Bellmore, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service regarding the agency's proposed rule on the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program. The letter addresses multiple areas of concern relating to the proposed changes and their potential impact on the dairy import community. Empire Foods highlights its longstanding experience of over 45 years in sourcing premium dairy products more ST

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following written testimony by Scott Kahan, president and senior financial planner at Financial Asset Management Corp, Chappaqua, New York, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Empowering Seniors through Financial Literacy: Tools to Protect Savings, Prevent Fraud, and Promote Independence": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Good afternoon. My name is Scott Kahan, CFP(R). I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(R more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Ford Farm USA LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service addressing concerns about proposed modifications to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing program. The company, responsible for importing and distributing Ford Farm cheeses across major national retailers including Whole Foods and Costco, emphasized the importance of a stable and flexible import licensing system for maintaining supply chain continuity. Ford Farm USA LLC outlined opposition to s more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Fragomen Center for Strategy and Applied Insights, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing the proposed rulemaking on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The Center highlights serious economic, labor market, and compliance impacts stemming from the federal agency's proposal, which seeks to restrict work authorization access for asylum seekers. The proposed DHS rule would extend the waiting period before asylum applicants can apply f more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Erich Pratt, senior vice president of the Gun Owners of America, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "The Second Amendment": * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member, members of the committee--thank you for the invitation. My name is Erich Pratt. I serve as Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, and I represent more than two million Americans who believe the Second Amendment means exactly what it says.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-586) on the Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act (H.R. 7720). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7720, the Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026, is to ensure states are responsible for reporting fraudulent payments made under their administration of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) progra more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-587) on the Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies and Overseeing Waste Nationwide Act (H.R. 7721). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7721, the CRACKDOWN Act, is to codify an improper payment threshold for states administering the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program. Under current regulations, states are held to a 10 pe more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-601) on the Keeping Violent Offenders Off our Streets Act (H.R. 6260). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on April 9, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6260, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), amends the federal criminal statute concerning insurance-related crimes (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1033) to include the posting of bail by a corporate entity, non-profit entit more ST

TROY, New York, April 20 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: * * * Capital District EOC Introduces Electrical Technician, Floor Care Technician Programs The Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), a division of Hudson Valley Community College, is introducing two new professional training programs: Electrical Technician and Floor Care Technician. Designed to meet the immediate needs of Capital Region employers, these programs provide students with specialized, hands-on training and direct path more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Human Rights First, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing opposition to the proposed rule titled "Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants." The letter criticizes the rule for imposing indefinite barriers to employment authorization for asylum seekers, which it says would prevent thousands of individuals from legally working while their cases are pending. The proposed rule from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a component of DHS, wou more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing proposed increases to slaughter line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The comment letter includes a collective total of 580 signatures from supporters concerned about the implications of the proposed rule published on February 19, 2026. The organizations emphasize that increasing line speeds directly leads to heightened anima more ST

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Brian J. Miller, associate professor of medicine and business at the Johns Hopkins University, and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Making Medicines More Affordable: How Competition Can Lower Drug Prices": * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished members of the Committee: My name is Brian Miller, and I practice hospital medicine at the Johns Hopki more PR

NEW YORK, April 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Denounces Escalating Violence In Wake of White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting * Read a full PDF of our statement here. Yesterday evening, a shooting disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C. Reports indicate that shots were fired at the venue, one law enforcement officer was injured, and a suspect is in custody. At this time, authorities have not announced a confirmed motive. LDF more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON FOX: "VIOLENCE IS NEVER THE ANSWER, WHETHER IT'S TARGETED AT THE RIGHT, THE LEFT OR THE CENTER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox News Sunday, where he made clear that political violence is never acceptable, and that Democrats and Republicans must come together in a bipartisan way to lower the high cost of living and fix our broken immigration system.SHANNON BREAM: Joi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- New York State Sen. Cordell Cleare, D-New York City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing Proposed Rule which would alter the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The senator represents a district of 320,000 residents in Manhattan and surrounding areas, where federal housing assistance is a critical support for thousands of families living in mixed-status households. The proposed rule would eliminate the more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, Assemblymembers Micah Lasherand Tony Simone, State Senators Erik Bottcher and Liz Kruger, And Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal Demand "No Secret Deals On Penn Station" * New York Elected Officials Demand Full Transparency on Costs, Developer Selection, and MTA Rights as Trump Administration Cuts Backroom Deals on Nation's Busiest Train Station NEW YORK, N.Y. -Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Assemblymembers Mic more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The New York City Bar Animal Law Committee submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing proposed rules that would increase maximum line speed rates for poultry and swine slaughterhouses. The committee argues these rules would undermine food safety, worker protections, and animal welfare, while exceeding FSIS's statutory authority under the Poultry Products Inspection Act and Federal Meat Inspection Act. The committee contends that FSIS's proposal to  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The New York Legal Assistance Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed regulation implementing Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, concerning verification of eligible immigration status in federally assisted housing. NYLAG urges the agency to withdraw the proposal, warning that it is unlawful, administratively inefficient, and will inflict severe harm on families receiving federal housing subsi more ST

CANTON, Ohio, April 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Giants HC John Harbaugh isn't 'too worried' about Malik Nabers' draft comments Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The New York Giants had an opportunity to make some waves with two top-10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Wide receiver Malik Nabers made some, too, with his reaction to Big Blue's approach on Thursday. Nabers appeared on a Bleacher Report livestream during Round 1 and commented on both of the Giants' picks -- linebacker Arvell Reese at N more PR

CANTON, Ohio, April 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Raiders trade former first-round pick Tyree Wilson to Saints Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The Saints are taking a swing on a former first-round pick to fill a defensive need. New Orleans acquired edge rusher Tyree Wilson in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday. The Saints sent the No. 150 overall pick -- which Las Vegas used to select Arizona defensive back Dalton Johnson -- in exchange for Wilson and the No. 219 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * REPORT: Tax-Hiking Maniac Tom Suozzi Calls the South "Poor" and Blames it for NY's High Taxes Tax-hiking maniac Tom Suozzi derisively referred to the South as "our poor brothers and sisters," said it needs to "catch up with us," and blamed it for New York's high taxes, a new report found. Meanwhile, back in reality, Suozzi is the reason New Yorkers' taxes are so high. Suozzi has a record of voting for tax hikes, and he's repeatedly call more PR

NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on April 24, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Establishes Mayor's Office of Deed Theft Prevention, Appoints Peter White as Director Office will coordinate a whole-of-government approach to protect vulnerable homeowners * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani established the City's first Mayor's Office of Deed Theft Prevention and appointed Peter White as the office's director. Deed theft, in which white-collar criminals use fraudulent filings to steal homes from lon more PR

NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following statement on April 24, 2026: * * * Statement From Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on Int. 1-B and Int. 175-B Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement on Int. 1-B and Int. 175-B: New York City will always uphold both the right to prayer and the right to protest. These two fundamental freedoms help define this city and the people who call it home. Last month, the City Council passed two bills related to these rights, known as buffer zone bills more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Adds Prominent Funds Partner in New York * In a move that further strengthens the firm's premier global funds platform and expands its broader private funds capabilities, Paul Hastings announced today the addition of elite investment funds lawyer Amanda Persaud as a partner and co-chair of Investment Funds & Private Capital, based in New York. Recognized by Chambers as among the top practitioners of her g more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Public Citizen Co-President Robert Weissman from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Making Medicines More Affordable: How Competition Can Lower Drug Prices": * * * Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen. Public Citizen is a national public interest organization with more than 1 million members and supporters. Fo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Reviewing Campus Modernization Plan and Critical Infrastructure Needs * Kings Point, NY -Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) visited the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, to review the Campus Modernization Plan and to assess urgent infrastructure needs across the campus. The visit brought together a bipartisan group of Rep. Gillen's colleagues, including Ranking Membe more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, April 20 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * A Majority of Americans, 54-26% View It as Good For Sports for Coaches And Athletes To Speak Out On Perceived Social Injustices * Majorities Remain Opposed to Transgender Athletes Competing with Those Who Share Their Gender Identity - But 20% Say They 'Don't Know' If Prompted * 62% Have Used a Streaming Service to Watch Sporting Events Over the Past Year; 52% Are Not Concerned About Affording to Watch Games Which May Only B more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Somerdale USA Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service addressing proposed modifications to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing program. The company, which imports approximately 5.2 million pounds of cheese annually through the Port of Elizabeth, New Jersey, emphasizes the importance of the current TRQ system in supporting a broad U.S. food supply chain that serves over 10,000 retail outlets nationwide. In its letter, Somerdale USA  more ST

SELDEN, New York, April 26 -- Suffolk County Community College issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Suffolk County Community College Joins SUNY-Wide Honors Transfer Pathway Initiative with SUNY Geneseo Suffolk County Community College today announced its participation in a new statewide Community College Honors Transfer Pathway program launched by State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King Jr. during a recent visit to SUNY Geneseo. The innovative program creates a seamless pathway for high-achieving ho more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, April 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * A fresh take on the 'COVID generation': How the pandemic may have changed young people for the better By Lisa Marshall At the peak of the pandemic in 2021, teenagers from Sackets Harbor, New York, got certified as ambulance drivers and took over running the local emergency medical service when the usual, much older, volunteers had to step away due to COVID-19 concerns. In Los Angeles, youth with the nonprofit Teen Line fielded more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Impact of Legal Representation on Detained Immigrants Facing Deportation: Evidence from the MIDA Program - A report from Vera Institute of Justice, New York - April 2026 (54 pages) * * * The Vera Institute of Justice issued a report examining how access to legal representation affects outcomes for detained immigrants facing deportation, highlighting significant disparities in fairness and due process. The report analyzes case outcomes, representation rates, and systemic barriers within the U.S. immigratio more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Via Transportation Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing improvements to rural and tribal transportation. Via shared its expertise and recommended policy changes to help the department develop more effective transit solutions for rural communities across the country. Via, which partners with over 800 transit agencies worldwide, highlighted the role of on-demand transit services, also known as microtransit, and how these have helped modernize and expand  more ST