NEW YORK, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on May 6, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Boston Metropolitan Area - March 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.2 percent in the Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commiss more PR

DOVER, Delaware, May 7 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals (Amneal) for its role in fueling the nationwide epidemic of opioid addictions and overdoses. Amneal produces several generic opioid products and was one of the largest manufacturers of opioids from 2006 to 2019, selling nearly nine billion  more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: * * * Renters Express Concern for Ability to Own a Home * * * The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released results from its 2024 SCE Housing Survey (https://www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomics/sce/housing#/), which is part of the broader Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) and provides information on consumers' housing-related experiences and expectations. The results sho more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women's Health has announced the final phase winners for the HHS Hypertension Innovator Award Competition. The national competition was created to identify and reward innovative programs that ensure women with hypertension during pregnancy and/or postpartum receive appropriate monitoring and follow-up. This competition supports more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: The Internal Revenue Service today reminded the 1 million people who didn't file their tax year 2020 returns they may be eligible for a refund if they file by the May 17 deadline. The IRS estimates more than $1 billion in refunds remain unclaimed because people haven't filed their 2020 tax returns yet. The state-by-state table below shows how many people are pot more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued anti-abortion group Heartbeat International, Inc. (Heartbeat) and 11 self-professed "pro-life pregnancy organizations"--more commonly known as "crisis pregnancy centers"--throughout New York for using false and misleading statements to advertise an unproven treatment they call "Abortion Pill Reversal." Heartbeat and the crisis pregnancy  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: * * * State Funding Will Support Project Upgrades to Create a World Class Packaging Facility in Rochester, Retaining 500 Jobs and Creating up to 57 New Jobs Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - the Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a major revitalization project for the storied Genesee  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Project Expected to be Complete in Fall 2024 Part of $395 Million Regional Investment Over Next Four Years * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $13.7 million pavement improvement project on the Thruway (I-90) in Herkimer and Montgomery Counties. The project includes full and partial depth repairs as well as the resurfacing of approximately 50 lane miles located between ex more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: * * * Center City Courtyard Transforms Parking Lot into Sustainable Affordable Housing Development with On-Site Supportive Services for Vulnerable Populations Builds on Governor Hochul's Commitment to Increase Housing Supply Across New York Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Kathy Hoch more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: The New York State Department of Health today announced that it is now accepting applications for the prestigious New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC) Fellowship Program, a first-in-the-nation program created to strengthen local and statewide workforce capacities to better respond to future public health emergencies. The NYSPHC fellows work on a variety of public health p more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Willie C. Graham, 43, of Jamestown, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $1,000,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Donna M. Duncan, who is handling the case, st more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the distribution of $62.15 million in Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grants to historic preservation offices in states, territories, the District of Columbia, and partnering nations, and $23 million to Tribal historic preservation offices. "The National Park Service is proud to support our state, Tribal, a more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on May 6, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim today announced a series of new investments and programs to support and cut red tape for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and community-based organizations as the Adams administration continues to strengthen commercial corridors across the five boroughs. Mayor Adams specifically announced nearly  more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on May 6, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the groundbreaking of Battery Coastal Resilience, a critical, $200-million component of the overall Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency strategy. Led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks), and the Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ), Battery Coasta more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Friday proposed an 8.5 percent increase in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) water rate during a presentation to the New York City Water Board. While the cost of most goods and services are higher in New York City than elsewhere, the proposed rate would keep the cost of water in the city well below the national  more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue today announced that Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians (BNGAP) selected the hospital's Pride Health Center as the recipient of its Organizational/Institutional Leadership Award. The award recognizes Bellevue's commitment to advancing efforts to train and educate health care professionals on LGBTQ+ health and healthcare. The award was presented more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- President Biden issued the following remarks at the presentation of Presidential Medals of Freedom: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. Please have a seat. I think I told my buddy John Kerry, for the first two years, every time I heard "Hail to the Chief," I'd turn and look around, "Where the hell is he?" (Laughter.) Anyway, it's great to see you all. And on behalf of Jill, Kamala, and Doug, thank you all for being here in one of our favorite events at the White H more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 7 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following remarks by Secretary Carlos Del Toro on May 6, 2024 at the Fleet Week Miami kick off news conference: * * * Good morning, everyone! Thank you, Ms. Webb, for that kind introduction, for all your work with PortMiami, and for hosting us here for Fleet Week. I want to especially thank the Honorable Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County--and our host for the week--for opening the city of Miami to our Sailors, Marines, and Depa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Emphasizing the benefits and importance of service to our country, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro issued a National Call to Maritime Service, during the kick off of the inaugural Fleet Week Miami today. "Service in the Navy and Marine Corps is more than just a job. It represents a chance to serve something bigger than yourself," said Secretary Del Toro. "We recognize the desire o more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced a multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals (Amneal) for its role in fueling the nationwide epidemic of opioid addictions and overdoses. Amneal produces several generic opioid products and was one of the largest manufacturers of opioids from 2006 to 2019, selling over nine billion pills.  more PR

WEST POINT, New York, May 7 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following community news: The U.S. Military Academy hosted the commemoration of the 278th birthday of Tadeusz Kosciuszko with a wreath-laying ceremony on May 4 at the location of Kosciuszko's monument. The statue, base and column are currently being renovated and will return in August. Kosciuszko is celebrated as an American, Polish and Lithuanian hero for designing the defensive fortifications on West Point to protect agains more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The White House issued the following readout of a meeting by state leaders with representatives from workforce policy and advocacy organizations, unions, federal agencies and other stakeholders: * * * Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration convened state leaders--along with representatives from workforce policy and advocacy organizations, unions, federal agencies, and other stakeholders--to discuss states' efforts to expand investments in students and workers that lead more PR

SODUS POINT, New York, May 7 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit District issued the following news release: A work package from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District for repairs to the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater is officially out for proposals. $20 million dollars is already allocated towards the 100% federally funded project, marking the largest investment ever in Great Sodus Bay by the Corps of Engineers. U.S Senator Charles Schumer said, "I was proud to deliver t more PR