WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "HOOAH!!" FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES ARMY'S COMPLETE REVERSAL ON MISGUIDED PLANS TO SHUT DOWN THE POPULAR AND EFFECTIVE ROTC UNIT AT CLARKSON UNIVERSITY FOR NORTH COUNTRY CADETS * When Army Announced It Planned To Shut Down Clarkson University's Long-Established And Successful "Golden Knight" Battalion, Schumer Immediately Sprung Into Action Rallying Commun more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- A coalition of 32 national hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor recreation organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing the need for comprehensive infrastructure improvements in the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. Citing concerns over transportation safety and habitat preservation, the organizations proposed several initiatives to enhance the nation's surface transportation system and  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AFTER PRESIDENT TRUMP CUT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES RELENTLESS PUSH, SECURES MORE THAN $8 MILLION FOR HUDSON VALLEY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRST RESPONDERS * After President Trump Cut Funding for Community Projects, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues Relentless Push, Secures More Than $8 Million for Hudson Valley Law Enforcement and First Responders Today, Congressman Pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Contingency Response Unit Celebrates 25 Years of Global Support * For the past 25 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Contingency Response Unit has delivered skilled personnel in support of military operations, disaster response and combatant command missions worldwide. The unit was officially activated Oct. 16, 2000, and is comprised of roughly 46 Army Reserve soldiers who rapidly resp more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS FALLOUT FROM TRUMP'S MEDICAID CUTS THREATENS HEALTHCARE FOR OVER 30,000 IN THE CAPITAL REGION, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW BILL TO REVERSE GOP MEDICAID CUTS, PROTECT RURAL HOSPITALS, LOWER HEALTHCARE... * Trump & NY House GOP Rushed To Pass Largest Healthcare Cut In History To Fund Tax Breaks For Billionaires - Now NY Hospitals Are Beginning To Feel The Impact - With St. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, College Point, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System. In the letter, ADMS expresses its commitment to improving healthcare for patients suffering from ESRD and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with CMS to achieve a more efficient healthcare system. ADMS operates thirtee more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Atlantic Dialysis Management Services LLC, College Point, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System and related initiatives. The organization, which operates 13 dialysis facilities in the metropolitan New York City area and serves approximately 2,000 patients, has highlighted several key recommendations aimed at enhancing the quality of more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, College Point, New York, has sent a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concern over the proposed elimination of formal monitoring of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) care. The organization serves around 2,000 patients in the metropolitan New York City area, advocating for a healthcare system that prioritizes patient-centered and equitable care.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the proposed modifications to regulatory capital rules, particularly those affecting the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR) standards. This commentary emphasizes the critical need for adjustments to leverage ratios in order to enhance  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P30-10) by Isabelle R. Notter and Sara Robinson entitled "Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2021." Here are excerpts: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * Based on median household income estimates for the 3,142 counties in the United States, 73.1 percent (2,298 counties) did not experience a significant change in real median household income between 2007 - the year before the Great Recession - and 2021. In the sam more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Century Foundation, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to proposed regulatory changes regarding federal student loan programs and institutional accountability. The letter emphasizes the need for robust accountability measures to protect students and taxpayers from low-value educational programs. In the letter, The Century Foundation expresses deep concern about the investment made by students and taxpayers i more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Connecticut Department of Transportation, on behalf of the states making up the Northeast Corridor have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation responding to the Department's Request for Information regarding surface transportation proposals aimed at addressing America's critical infrastructure needs. The enclosed principles by the Northeast Corridor state members, namely Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Yo more ST

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Temporary Closure of Bemus Point State Boat Launch for Reconstruction Project * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of the Bemus Point State Boat Launch and Fishing Access Site located on Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua County, for major site improvements and launch ramp replacement. The more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Investigating Environmental Impacts to Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County * Public Advised to Avoid Recreation While Investigation Continues The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in coordination with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and Cattaraugus County officials, is actively investigating a potential organic wast more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSrpt)-- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2025: * * * FinCEN Issues Advisory and Financial Trend Analysis on Chinese Money Laundering Networks Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is raising the alarm on Chinese money laundering networks (CMLNs), which pose a significant threat to the U.S. financial system. FinCEN is issuing: (1) an  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- It's Electric Inc., a curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) urging the agency to revise its guidelines for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The letter outlines critical recommendations aimed at improving access to electric vehicles for millions of American drivers who lack access to private charging facilities. I more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Ithaca College Department of Physical Therapy, Ithaca, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee's upcoming negotiated rulemaking tied to the student financial aid provisions under Public Law 119-21, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The college advocates for the explicit inclusion of physical therapist degree programs within the regulatory definition more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER CALL FOR LEADERS MEETING ON SEPTEMBER FUNDING DEADLINE * Dear Speaker Mike Johnson & Leader John Thune: The September 30th funding deadline will be upon us shortly. It is therefore imperative that we immediately meet upon our return to Congress next week to discuss the need to avert a painful, unnecessary lapse in government funding and to address t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER CALL FOR LEADERS MEETING ON SEPTEMBER FUNDING DEADLINE * Dear Speaker Mike Johnson & Leader John Thune: The September 30th funding deadline will be upon us shortly. It is therefore imperative that we immediately meet upon our return to Congress next week to discuss the need to avert a painful, unnecessary lapse in government funding and to address the healthcare crisis Repub more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Riley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape for Seniors on SNAP * Washington, D.C. - 8/28/25... Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill to simplify the food stamp program for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The legislation cuts through Washington red tape to make it easier for Upst more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Medical Society of the State of New York, Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing significant concerns about proposed changes to the Medicare Part B payment structure for 2026. The letter addresses the implications of the new rules, which MSSNY argues could have detrimental effects on the quality and accessibility of healthcare for millions of Americans. In the letter, MSSNY highlights that while t more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, Warren, Dozens of Senate, House Lawmakers Open New Investigation Into Trump Administration's Retreat from Enforcement of Corruption Laws * Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) opened a new investigation into the Trump administration's gutting of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) teams that invest more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education expressing support for the proposed School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program while advocating for important modifications. The Health Department acknowledges the agency's efforts to enhance mental health services for children and youth but urges a broader inclusion of qualified mental health  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- NY Kidney Hypertension Medicine, Queens, and Tidal Dialysis LLC, Brooklyn, New York, have submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing pressing issues surrounding the treatment and management of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Their communication underscores significant regulatory barriers affecting home-only dialysis clinics and advocates for improved interoperability in renal care. In their letter, the organizations detail more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) on Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud's Retirement Announcement * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement: "I thank Chancellor Kent Syverud for his years of service and leadership, and I wish him and his wife, Dr. Ruth Chen, the very best as they transition to this new chapter of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak Unveil Timeline for NewYork Penn Station Transformation Project * Construction to begin by the end of 2027 NEW YORK - The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Amtrak have revealed next steps for the transformation of New York Penn Station into an iconic, world-class station. This includes the solicitation of a master developer to participa more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Arrest Murder Fugitive on Villanova University Campus * Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested Shawn Moir, 26, inside a parking garage at Villanova University. Moir was wanted by the Vineland Police Department for Homicide and related charges, in relation to an August 26th incident in the 3000 b more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden and Warren Press UnitedHealth for Answers on Abusive Tactics to Recoup Loans to Doctors After Mass Cyberattack Following Pledges to Make Doctors Whole After Change Healthcare Cyberattack, UnitedHealth has Deployed Aggressive Tactics * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth War more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- YourCoach Health, Brooklyn, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to improve the structure of health coaching services within Medicare and Medicaid programs. The organization emphasizes the urgent need for policy adjustments to address chronic disease management, encouraging the adoption of lifestyle interventions that could significantly impact public health. In the letter, YourCoach Heal more ST