FORT DRUM, New York, April 6 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Drum (10th Mountain Division) issued the following news: By Mike Strasser Fort Drum's Bomporto Bridge connects the main cantonment to Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, but it also serves as a connection that honors the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. After the 10th Mountain Division completed its attack on Riva Ridge and Mount Belvedere, the Soldiers left the Italian mountains in April 1945 for a rapid advance across the  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on April 5, 2024: * * * Upcoming 2024 Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2024. These products are listed in the Census Bureau's online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year. 2030 Census Preparation Initial Strategies for 2030 Census Preparations The Census Burea  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Meetings Advance Community Conversations and Engagement around Federal and New York State Environmental Justice Programs First Listening Session Scheduled for April 15 in Niagara Falls * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a series of Environmental Justice listening sessions to support and enhance me  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to protect people living and working in residential and commercial buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. Groundwater and soil in the area is contaminated with chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs), which can vaporize into soil and seep into buildings through thei  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Federal Voting Assistance Program issued the following news: The following states have elections for federal office in the next 90 days: P- Presidential Primary; S- State Primary; D- District Primary; T- Territory Primary; R- State Runoff (if necessary); SP- Special Primary Election; SG- Special General Election; SSP- U.S. Senate Special Primary; T- Territory Primary *Dates subject to change. April 2024: April 2nd: Arkansas  more

FORT DRUM, New York, April 6 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Drum (10th Mountain Division) issued the following news: Volunteers help to transform a military installation into a community where people are proud to live and work. They freely give their time and energy toward causes they care about, which creates lasting positive impacts. While volunteers contribute without need for attention, Fort Drum and 10th Mountain Division (LI) officials recognized their achievements April 4 during the Volunteer   more

ALBANY, New York, April 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Encased Drums Found at Bethpage Community Park Present No Immediate Risk to Public Health and Safety Radar Testing Underway to Identify and Address Any Additional Underground Drums Investigating and Cleaning Up Legacy Pollution is Priority for New York State * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today directed the Department of Environmental Conservation to work with federal, state, and local partner  more

ALBANY, New York, April 6 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on April 5, 2024: * * * To: Mark Evans, Vice President, State Telephone Company, 46 Reed Street, PO Box 159, Coxsackie, New York 12051, mevans@statetel.com Re: Case 11-V-0037 - Petition of State Telephone Company for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Village of Coxsackie, Green County. Dear Mr. Evans: The Department of Public Service (Department) has received State Telep  more

ALBANY, New York, April 6 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on April 5, 2024: * * * To: Mark Evans, Vice President, State Telephone Company, 46 Reed Street, PO Box 159, Coxsackie, New York 12051, mevans@statetel.com Re: Case 11-V-0092 - Petition of State Telephone Company for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Village of Ravena, Albany County. Dear Mr. Evans: The Department of Public Service (Department) has received State Telepho  more

ALBANY, New York, April 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a series of Environmental Justice listening sessions to support and enhance meaningful engagement with communities with environmental justice concerns. The events support DEC and EPA's ongoing efforts to promote and enhance existing state and fed  more

RANCHO MIRAGE, California, April 6 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Today, the Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp celebrating the life of former First Lady Betty Ford on the campus of Eisenhower Health, adjacent to the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. She was the wife of Gerald R. Ford, the 38th president, and widely admired for her support of women's rights and her candor about the serious health challenges she faced. The stamp was  more