PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, July 12 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news: By Brooke Nevins, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Col. Dani S. Williams became the first female commander of the United States' only missile defense brigade during a change of command ceremony on July 11 at Patriot Park, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. Col. Joseph Paladino relinquished command of the brigade to Williams during the ceremony, with Lt. Gen. Sean   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: To date, the Biden-Harris Administration has invested a total of over $700 million in 48 states and Puerto Rico for projects that help to expand the nation's independent meat and poultry processing capacity U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will strengthen American food supply chains, increase inde  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region - June 2024": * * * Area prices were up 0.3 percent over the past month, up 3.8 percent from a year ago. * * * Prices in the Northeast Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), were up 0.3 percent in June, the U.S  more

NEW YORK, July 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on July 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City - June 2024": * * * Area prices up 0.6 percent over the past month; up 4.2 percent over the year * * * Prices in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), rose 0.6 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor  more

NEW YORK, July 12 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull CEO Gregory Calliste, NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health CEO Svetlana Lipyanskaya, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County CEO Sheldon McLeod are recognized as power players shaping New Yorkers' lives every day * * * NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull CEO Gregory Calliste, NYC Health + Hospitals/Sou  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on July 11, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Atomi Smart Heaters Hazard: The recalled smart heaters can turn on without user input, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: July 11, 2024 Units: About 99,400 (In addition, about 10,700 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Atomi toll-free at 888-770-7140 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.atomiheater  more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Free Device Loan Program Offers Access for People with Disabilities * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the launch of a Mobility Device Reservation Pilot Program for qualified individuals with disabilities to reserve and use an electrically powered wheelchair device fr  more

ALBANY, New York, July 11 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following wrap up on July 9, 2024: * * * Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed peop  more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Proposal Would Protect an Estimated One Million Additional Acres of Wetland Habitat and Address Changes to Freshwater Wetlands Act Comments Accepted through Sept. 19; Hearings Scheduled Sept. 10 and 12 * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the release of proposed regula  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force's 514th Air Mobility Wing issued the following news: As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, the Department of the Air Force chief information officer, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, is accelerating initiatives to provide Guardians, Airmen, civilian employees, and contractors the ability to responsibly experiment with Generative AI, with adequate safeguards in place. DAF senior leaders are focused on maximizing co  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Today, July 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued updated recommendations under the Clean Water Act for contaminants that states, Tribes, and territories should consider monitoring in locally caught, freshwater fish. For the first time, EPA has added several per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) to the contaminant list alongside lead, three cyanotoxins, a flame retar  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes from its recent meetings to review and determine the discount rates provided to depository institutions through the discount window. Today's minutes cover the Board meetings that occurred on June 3 and June 12, 2024. The Board's process for setting the discount rate is distinct from the process the Federal Open Market Committee follows in sett  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a working paper (No. 24-13) on July 10, 2024, entitled "Institutional Investors, Rents, and Neighborhood Change in the Single Family Residential Market." The working paper was written by financial economist Keyoung Lee and David Wylie. Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Institutional investors that buy and rent out single family homes have continued to increase their presence a  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the new group of dedicated young people who are committed to advocating for disaster preparedness as part of the 2024-2025 FEMA national Youth Preparedness Council. "Today, we welcomed an inspirational new group of young people to the national Youth Preparedness Council," said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. "Eac  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: N'DJAMENA, Chad - How does a mechanical engineer, a former Marine and a Brazilian immigrant find themselves together in an operating room in N'Djamena, Chad, conducting a U.S. Army Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX)? For U.S. Army Lt. Col. Charles Foley, Maj. David Macdonald and Sgt. Laysa Nogueira, the U.S. Army Reserve is the answer. Assigned to the 402nd Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 12 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * National Leader Rail Explorers expands operations in Clay County * * * Gov. Jim Justice announced today the expansion of the newly opened Rail Explorers, the nation's leading railbike operator, location in Clay County due to its overwhelming success after opening just five weeks ago. The West Virginia location has not only added additional tour times but also in  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * Department of Labor makes largest combined investment in learn-and-earn workforce model * * * The Biden-Harris administration is today making the largest combined federal investment in Registered Apprenticeships as the Department of Labor awards more than $244 million through two grant programs to help modernize, diversify and expand the Registe  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: A Brooklyn man was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy to distribute 4 kilograms of fentanyl in Clifton, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Juan De La Cruz Infante Torres, 52, of Brooklyn, New York, pleaded guilty on June 14, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp to a   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was arrested for allegedly soliciting another individual to destroy energy facilities, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger of the District of New Jersey announced today. Andrew Takhistov, 18, of East Brunswick, New Jersey, is charged by complaint with one count of soliciting an  more

ALBANY, New York, July 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Innovative Mobility Initiative to Expand Transit Options for Riders New Service Options Will Enhance Safety, Accessibility and Affordability for Transit Riders and Support Climate Act Goal * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $8 million is now available to develop and operate microtransit and other on-demand transportation options in local communities in Upstate New Yo  more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rehabilitated Roadways, New Pavement Markings and Sidewalks Improve Mobility and Enhance Safety Along Vital Corridor * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that major construction has been completed on an $8.8 million project to resurface portions of State Route 298 and Thompson Road, including Military Circle, and Carrier Circle, in the Towns of DeWitt and Salina, Onondaga County. Work   more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Vestal Chateau Features 24 Affordable Apartments for Seniors and Six Townhouse-Style Apartments for Individuals and Families in Binghamton Suburb * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of Vestal Chateau, a newly constructed development with 30 affordable apartments in the town of Vestal close to retail, restaurants, and services. With a 24-unit building for re  more

ALBANY, New York, July 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * $44 Million La Mora Senior Apartments Brings New Affordable Apartments to South Yonkers in Energy-Efficient Building Residents of the 60-Unit Development Will Have Access to Health Care Services, Home-Delivered Meals and Transportation Builds on Governor's Historic Efforts ToExpand Supportive Housing Opportunities Statewide * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the ope  more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * Provides Funding For 216 Projects in 137 Communities Across New York Program Supports Efforts To Harden Critical Infrastructure and Make Local Communities More Resilient to Impacts of Climate Change * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of more than $484 million in enhanced assistance for 137 local governments across the State to rehabilitate and replace brid  more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Total Compensation in FY 2024 Is the Highest in More Than a Decade and a 20 Percent Increase from Previous Year More Than 900 New Yorkers Across the State Provided Monetary Damages and Compensation * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Division of Human Rights awarded more than $8 million in compensation in Fiscal Year 2024 to more than 900 New   more

ALBANY, New York, July 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Officers Have Impounded 1,540 Vehicles, Issued 12,007 Summonses, Made 339 Arrests Through 25 Operations Interagency Operations During June and July Held at the Queens Midtown Tunnel, Williamsburg Bridge, RFK Bridge and Bronx Whitestone Bridge * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that through 25 joint enforcement operations focusing on ghost plates and persistent toll v  more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Board Approves 109 Adult-Use Licenses, Bringing Total Adult-Use Licenses to 730 Issued in 2024 Thus Far State Enforcement Agencies Reported Nearly $30 Million Worth of Illegal Product Seized and 164 Stores Padlocked Across New York State CCB Votes to Amend Cannabis Packaging, Labeling, Marketing, and Advertising Regulations to Support Responsible Industry Growth and Protect P  more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * $5.4 Million Homes for Heroes Veterans Apartments Project Increases the Supply of Permanent Supportive Housing for Veterans Who Have Experienced Homelessness Supplements New York State's Ongoing Efforts to Expand Supportive Housing Opportunities Across the State * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the $5.4 million Homes for Heroes Veterans Apartments,   more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * State Route 100 and State Route 9A Resurfacing Projects Will Restore Pavement and Enhance Resiliency * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work has begun on infrastructure projects in the lower Hudson Valley that will promote resiliency along key corridors in Westchester County. The resurfacing projects include a $17 million project along State Route 100, also know  more

ALBANY, New York, July 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * LaFave's Experience and Leadership Have The Fair Geared for Continued Growth and Progress * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the appointment of Julie LaFave as Director of The Great New York State Fair. Serving as Operations Director in 2023 before being named Interim Director earlier this year, LaFave's selection plays an integral role in ensuring The Fair's continu  more

ALBANY, New York, July 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * After Governor Hochul Announced Free State Park Pool Access This Summer, Pool Attendance Spiked by Over 65 Percent July 4 Weekend Overall State Park Attendance Increased by 30 Percent to 2.8 Million Visitors 83,741 People Visited State Park Pools Across New York July 4 Through July 7 - a 33,219 Increase Compared to 2023 Part of the Governor's Summer Campaign to Help Kids and  more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * Environmental Facilities Corporation's Financial Assistance is Making Projects Affordable for New Yorkers, Safeguarding Drinking Water, and Improving Water Quality in Support of Nation-Leading Clean Water Goals EFC Investments Highlighted in the Corporation's Annual Program Metrics Report New Project Impact Dashboard Enables the Public to Track Project Investments Statewide   more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * Preserve Offers 860 Acres of Diverse Wildlife Habitats and New Trails for New Yorkers to Enjoy Hiking, Equestrian Riding, and Other Outdoor Recreation Part of Governor Hochul's "Get Offline, Get Outside" Summer Campaign * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Big Bend Preserve at Moreau Lake State Park for public visitation. The preserve adds 860 acres  more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * Legislation S.154-F/A.4938-D Prohibits Sale of Lithium-Ion Batteries That Are Not Up to Manufacturing Standards Legislation S.8743/A.9338 Directs State Agencies To Develop and Maintain Safety Resources Legislation S.8742/A.9337 Requires Training Materials for First Responders For Incidents Involving Lithium-Ion Batteries Legislation S.7503-B/A.1910-B Requires Retailers To Pr  more

ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * Statewide Network of Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers and Small Business Development Centers to Help Streamline Certification Process Enhanced Free Support With Certification Process Available Until August 30th, 2024 Participants May Receive Certification Determination in as Little as 90 Days Builds on Governor's Continued Commitment to Supporting Small Businesses in Ever  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 12 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following remarks on July 11, 2024, by Board Member Tanya F. Otsuka to the 2024 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit: * * * I'm sorry I can't be there in person to meet all of you and hear, first-hand, about your commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. As you have heard this week, your hard work and dedication to these principles increases inclusion and lessens barriers to equity and a  more

NEW YORK, July 12 (TNSres) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Pay Increases Accompanied by Increase in Customer Delivery Orders, Strong Industry Over First Quarter of 2024, Delivery Workers Made 64 Percent More Compared to Same Quarter Last Year Before Minimum Pay Rate Took Effect * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today released the first quarterly report (  more

NEW YORK, July 12 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on July 11, 2024: * * * Prestigious Award Recognizes Application Help Center for Extraordinary Service by Government Law Office In First Year, Center Submitted More Than 58,000 Work Authorization, Temporary Protected Status, and Asylum Applications Innovative Model is First-in-Nation to Combine Government, Law Firm, Corporate, Nonprofit, and University Support to Provide Pro Se Application Support at Scale * * *   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. "I joined the U.S. Army Reserve because I wanted to challenge myself and make my father proud who pushed me to join for a long time," said 1st Lt. Peter Sabian. "My father served as a lieutenant in the Soviet Army and Soviet Air Force. He was a tail gunner in spy planes during the Cold War. In 1998, he left for Yugoslavia with the Ukrainian contingent to be a pe  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The White House issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as leaders in his administration: * Kali C. Jones, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Benin * Douglas D. Jones, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Bosnia and Herzegovina * Stephanie A. Miley, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Orleans County, N.Y. - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Orleans County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.  The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but bef  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: As Prepared for Delivery Good evening and thank you to the Money Marketeers' leadership for inviting me to speak with you this evening. I have been to several Money Marketeers events throughout the course of my career and firmly believe in the Money Marketeers' laudable goal of "establish(ing) greater dialogue between the public and private sector on...substantive issues that move markets." Consisten  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 4:22-cv-00194-CDL; M.D. Georgia filed Dec. 7, 2022) involving George Iakovou, et. al: * * * On July 8, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia entered a final judgment against George Iakovou, in an SEC case alleging that he raised approximately $6 million from investors in a fraudulent offering of securities. The SEC's complaint (https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-l  more

NEW YORK, July 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on July 10, 2024, with Tarsha Jones of 94.7 The Block's Jonesy In The Morning: * * * Tarsha Jones: Good morning. Ladies and gentlemen, Mayor Eric Adams. How are you? Mayor Eric Adams: Good, good to speak with you. Jones: Good to speak with you as well. You keeping cool? Mayor Adams: Got to. It is, baby, it's hot outside. Jones: I heard you say, I heard somebody ask you if you were going to g  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on July 11, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces Record Federal Investments in Registered Apprenticeships, Holds Workforce Hub Convening in Philadelphia with New Commitments to Train and Hire Residents to Work on Major Infrastructure Projects Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to connect Americans to the good-paying jobs created by the President's Investing in America agenda  more