ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More than $1 Million from Netspend for Charging Illegal Fees and Misleading New Yorkers NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured over $1 million and significant reforms from Ouro Global, Inc. (Ouro) which owns Netspend Corporation (Netspend), a provider of reloadable debit cards and payroll cards. An Office of the Attorney General  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Successfully Defends New York's Voting Rights Act January 30, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division for the Second Department upheld the constitutionality of New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act (NYVRA) in Clarke v. Newburgh : "Our democracy thr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release: * * * CFPB Orders Wise to Pay $2.5 Million for Illegal Remittance Practices Washington, D.C. - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today ordered the international remittance company Wise to pay nearly $2.5 million for a series of illegal actions, including advertising inaccurate fees and failing to properly disclose exchange rates and other costs. Wise allows customers to send, recei  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Commissioner Moy Announces Appointments to Top Leadership Positions at the NYS Office of General Services Sharon Buck Named Deputy Commissioner of Shared Services Gary Yaple Appointed Deputy Commissioner for Real Estate New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced the appointments of Sharon Buck as deputy commission  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Urges REI to Negotiate Fair Collective Bargaining Agreement with Workers Despite Unionizing Nearly 3 Years Ago, REI Has Refused to Negotiate Collective Bargaining Agreement With Employees in Flagship SoHo Store Read the Letter Here Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and the co-chairs of the Congressional Labor Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Urges Trump Administration to Expand IRS Direct File Program Direct File Issued More Than $90 Million In Tax Refunds In 2024 Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), and over 130 of his House  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 29, 2025 AIR FORCE L3Harris Technology Inc., Chantilly, Virginia, has been awarded an $89,996,615 cost-plus-fixed fee, cost delivery order for Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) with a base plus two option periods. This delivery order provides for developing, integrating and delivering mission thread software within ATLAS to meet ATLAS initial operational capability an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 30, 2025 AIR FORCE BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded an increased ceiling modification (P00790) of $1,192,897,112 to a previously awarded contract (FA8214-13-C-0001) for sustaining engineering services. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,134,640,338 from $1,941,743,226. Work will be performed at   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Pearhead Infant Learning Toy Sets Hazard: Due to its size and shape, the wooden egg-shaped rattle in the recalled learning sets can get lodged in a child's throat, posing a choking hazard. This violates the federal regulations for infant rattles. Remedy: Refund/Replace Recall Date: January 30, 2025 Units: About 2,700 (In addition, 288 in Canada) Consumer  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. The unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level in recent months, and labor market conditions remain solid. Inflation remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. The Committee judges that the risks to achieving its e  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled her plan to offer free community college tuition for adult learners ages 25 to 55 in New York State. The Governor highlighted her proposal at Onondaga Community College to showcase the region's readiness for Micron to support New York State as a global hub for Semiconductor manufacturing and R&D. The plan, part of Governor Hochul's 2025 State of th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers Resolution comes after Trump pardons 1,500 criminals convicted of violently assaulting police officers WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced a new resolution condemning the pardons of individuals who were found guil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement rebuking President Donald Trump's dangerous pick to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, after his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee only further proved that he is staggeringly unfi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * At Least 17M U.S. Victims Affected * * * The Justice Department today announced its participation in a multinational operation involving actions in the United States, Romania, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece to disrupt and take down the infrastructure of the online cybercrime marketplaces known as Cracked and Nulled. The operation was announced in conjunction w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Summonses Are for Records Relating to U.S. Taxpayers Who May Have Used Network of Offshore Service Providers to Hide Assets and Evade Taxes * * * The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia entered an order earlier this week authorizing the IRS to serve John Doe summonses on TT (USA) Holdings Inc.; Trident Corporate Services Inc. and Trident Fund Services Inc., entities that are me  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Los Angeles, CA - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: As we await details on what caused the horrific collision last night at Washington National Airport, our prayers continue to be with the victims, their families and the first responders executing search and rescue operations. The nation is reeling from the deadliest plane crash in over 20   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Los Angeles, CA - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: As we await details on what caused the horrific collision last night at Washington National Airport, our prayers continue to be with the victims, their families and the first responders executing search and rescue operations. The nation is reeling from the deadlie  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Lee M. Zeldin Sworn in as 17th EPA Administrator January 30, 2025 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON - On January 29, 2025, Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Administrator Zeldin will work closely with the dedicated career officials at the agency to fulfill the agency's mission to protect human health a  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced State investments in a new partnership between St. Barnabas Hospital Health System (SBH), Cityblock Health and Union Community Health Center. The preliminary approval is part of the Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program, and includes an up to $142 million investment in the Bronx, a recognition of the health facilities' critical services for  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * MTA Approves Queens Bus Network Redesign Plan Board Votes Unanimously to Green Light Plan to Invest More Than $30 Million in Largest Bus Network Redesign in the Nation, Improving Service and Reliability for 800,000 Daily Riders Project Features New Equity Evaluation Sharing Socioeconomic Factors That Informed Development of Plan Added Overnight Service Incr  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * MTA Releases Granular Data Showing Traffic Patterns After Launch of Congestion Relief Zone Tolling Data Provides Vehicle Entries into Congestion Relief Zone in 10-Minute Increments by Location and Vehicle Type Read Details of Dataset Users Can View Congestion Relief Zone Vehicle Entries Online or Download the Raw Data The Metropolitan Transportation Au  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Investment Includes Establishment of a Genomics Core Facility and Willowbrook Center for Learning; Honoring its Legacy as a Catalyst for National Reform in the Treatment of People with Developmental Disabilities * * * Governor Kathy Hochul announced in her FY 2026 Executive Budget proposal a $75 million investment aimed at modernizing the Institute for Basic Research in Devel  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $96 million into the company's Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. The company plans to create 75 new jobs on-site, strengthening the Center's electrification and decarbonization efforts, while advancing transformative technologies including carbon dioxide removal, alternat  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that gun violence in communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative declined to its lowest level on record last year. New York State began tracking this data in communities outside of New York City in 2006. Shooting incidents with injury declined 28 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, and the number of i  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced significant progress on multi-faceted efforts to combat fare evasion across the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). In the last six months, from June 2024 through December 2024, subway fare evasion is down 26 percent. Across buses, including both the local and express bus network, fare evasion is down by 9.1 percent over the same period o  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Hospital's Innovative Care Model Will Provide Comprehensive Medical Care for Children, Providing Relief to Families and Leading to Better Health Outcomes * * * Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer today announced the opening of The Center for Discovery's Children's Specialty Hospital in Rock Hill, New York. This innovative facility is dedicated to supporting chil  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program Enhancement Expands Income Eligibility to Reach More New Yorkers, Partners With New Provider to Expedite Services First Announced in Mayor Adams' Fourth State of the City Address, Today's Enhancement Builds on Administration's Commitment to Supporting Homeownership * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Housing Preserva  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2025: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball today announced the next steps in the reimagining of Gansevoort Square -- located on Little West 12th Street between Washington Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan -- that will result in a combination of more affordable housing for New Yorkers and new retail space for local resi  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The Village of Angelica's proposed electric tariff revisions, aimed at attracting and expanding businesses, have been postponed until April 1, 2025, according to a January 30th filing by the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS). The initial effective date for the new tariff, which would establish Service Classification No. 5 - Individual Service Agreements, was set for March 1, 2025. The Village of Angelica submitted the proposed revisions to its P.S.C.  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Big Racquette Incorporated has been fined $800 by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) for damaging a gas distribution main during excavation work. The incident occurred on April 23, 2024, in the service territory of Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp. The PSC issued an order adopting the terms of a consent agreement with Big Racquette on January 23, 2025, with the order effective January 30, 2025. Big Racquette was excavating for landscaping when it   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Comcast of New York, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Patterson, Putnam County. The approval, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, grants Comcast a ten-year franchise renewal. Comcast filed its petition for renewal on November 18, 2024, and supplemented it on December 6, 2024. The Town of Patterson authorized the renewal by Resolution, certified on Octobe  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Harbor Hills Construction, Inc. has been fined $1,500 by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) for damaging a gas service line during excavation work. The incident occurred on March 13, 2024, in the service territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. The PSC issued an order adopting the terms of a consent agreement with Harbor Hills on January 23, 2025, effective January 30, 2025. The company was excavating for sewer and/or cesspool work wh  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has been fined $1,500 by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) for damaging a gas distribution main during a roadway guard rail installation project. The incident occurred on April 23, 2024, in the service territory of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY. The PSC issued an order adopting the terms of a consent agreement with the DOT on January 23, 2025, effective January 30, 2025. The DOT   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Arcadia, Wayne County. The approval, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, grants Spectrum a 15-year franchise renewal. Spectrum filed its petition for renewal on November 21, 2024. The Town of Arcadia authorized the renewal by Resolution, certified on September 10, 2024, following a public hearing held   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County. The approval, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, grants Spectrum a ten-year franchise renewal. Spectrum filed its petition for renewal on December 6, 2024. The Town of Lansing authorized the renewal by Resolution, certified on September 19, 2024, following a public hearing he  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Village of Liverpool, Onondaga County. The approval, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, grants Spectrum a ten-year franchise renewal. Spectrum filed its petition for renewal on November 21, 2024. The Village of Liverpool authorized the renewal by Resolution, certified on August 23, 2024, after a public hearin  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Yates, Orleans County. The approval, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, grants Spectrum a 15-year franchise renewal. Spectrum filed its petition for renewal on November 27, 2024. The Town of Yates authorized the renewal by Resolution, certified on September 12, 2024, following a public hearing held on  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 89 Bartlett Street, Brooklyn, New York. The order, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, authorizes Spectrum to access the property after unsuccessful attempts to gain permission from the property management. Spectrum filed its petition for the Order of Entry on January 12, 2024. The company plans to   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 81-11 134th Street, Jamaica, New York. The order, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, allows Spectrum access to the property after unsuccessful attempts to contact the property management. Spectrum filed its petition for the Order of Entry on January 12, 2024, supplementing it on November 19, 2024.   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 51-27 Queens Boulevard, Woodside, New York. The order, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, permits Spectrum access to the property after repeated unsuccessful attempts to contact the property management. Spectrum filed its petition for the Order of Entry on January 12, 2024. The company plans to ins  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 70-09 45th Avenue, Queens, New York. The order, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, allows Spectrum access to the property after repeated unsuccessful attempts to gain permission from the property management. Spectrum filed its petition for the Order of Entry on January 12, 2024, supplementing it on  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Earlier today and throughout the past few weeks, in federal court in Brooklyn, five members and associates of the Luchese organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra pleaded guilty to multiple crimes, including racketeering, money laundering and illegal gambling related to criminal activities throughout New York City. The proceedings were held befo  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: Jabree Jones a.k.a. "Breezy," age 32, of Schenectady, New York, has been charged by indictment with crimes including conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, and to possess firearms, including a machinegun, in furtherance of his drug trafficking crimes. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Frank   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: James Alvin Boone, II, age 30, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty today to possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute, distribution of fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Frank A. Tarentino, III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Admi  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * New Congestion Relief Zone Data Captures Magnitude of Faster Commutes for Drivers and Bus Riders, Fewer Vehicles and Surging Express Bus Ridership MTA Updated Jan 29, 2025 3:30 p.m. 1 Million Fewer Vehicles Have Entered Most Congested Part of Manhattan Since Program Launch Travel Times 10% to 30% Faster at Inbound River Crossings Bus Riders Experiencing F  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Justin Mason Communications Director (518) 474-6540 justin.mason@omh.ny.gov NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES $100,000 TO FUND FIVE STIGMA REDUCTION PROJECTS STATEWIDE Anti-Stigma Fund Tax Check-Off Program Provides Five $20,000 Grants to Projects Aimed at Addressing the Stigma Associated with Mental Illness The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced t  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Department of Health Launches New Youth Campaign Displaying Dangers of Vaping Nicotine Department Launches "Nicotine Equals" Media Campaign Showing Impact of Youth Nicotine Addiction from Vaping ALBANY, N.Y. (January 30, 2025)- The New York State Department of Health has launched a new campaign for youth, Nicotine Equals, which focuses on raising awareness about the ha  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Health Department Announces Arrest of Central NY Vape Shop Owner for Illegally Shipping E-liquid for Vaping First Arrest Under Public Health Law That Makes Shipping Vapor Products a Crime Arrest Part of the Department's Multifaceted Effort to Combat Youth Vaping in New York State ALBANY, N.Y. (January 29, 2025) - The New York State Department of Health announced the a  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * NYPA Board of Trustees Approves $400,000 for Energy Storage and Microgrid Training Program Contact: media.inquiries@nypa.gov | (518) 860-9935 Virtual Reality Training to Educate Utility Workforce on Operations and Maintenance of Energy Storage and Microgrid Systems Residents of Disadvantaged Communities Eligible to Enroll in Tuition-Free ESAMTAC Trainings at 14 Lo  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * NYPA Board of Trustees Approves Inaugural Strategic Plan for New Renewable Energy Generation in New York State Contact: media.inquiries@nypa.gov | (518) 860-9935 Renewables Strategic Plan Details First Tranche of Projects Across New York, Enough to Power 2.5 to 3 Million Homes Plan Stems From 2023-24 State Budget Enactment for Expanding NYPA's Renewable Power Role   more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Gabriel Figueroa, age 29, a resident of New York, was sentenced on January 28, 2025, to 60 months' imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani, for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. According to Acting U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Prepared Remarks: Sanders Opening Statement in Hearing to Consider RFK Jr. Nomination WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP), today delivered an opening statement at the committee's hearing on the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Sanders' remark  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * For More Information Contact: JP O'Hare (518) 474-1201 Press@nysed.gov www.nysed.gov Regents Actions in 33 Professional Discipline Cases and 1 Restoration Petition The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the surrender of 1 registration and 5 licenses, and 27 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Today, the Laken Riley Act was signed into law, including language originally from the Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6264__;!!Bg5easoyC-OII2vlEqY8mTBrtW-N4OJKAQ!PmRz7KZdlNktYhW6Dhqb-LR6zn0dGy5LgQWiH1gFiGFbKFnVWpiVYRiPpEfB-GsX_P70PGr-dRmrSSY4Vuh2yn99wS9Y  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) reintroduced H.Res.76, the Recognizing Gold Shield Families Resolution. The resolution officially recognizes the service and sacrifice of fallen first responders and their families. Gold Shield Families are defined as the families of police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), correction officers, emergency dispatch officers,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Pearl River, NY - Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after news broke that President Donald Trump is seriously considering halting the congestion pricing cash grab. "I'm glad to see that President Trump is seriously considering ending Kathy Hochul's Congestion Pricing Cash Grab," said Congressman Mike Lawler. "When I met with him both at Mar a Lago and at th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: BROOKLYN - Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) joined local elected officials, community leaders, and health care workers at Community Healthcare Network (CHN) - Williamsburg to highlight the devastating impact a Republican funding freeze would have on the health and well-being of New Yorkers. "Community health centers are a lifeline for millions of families in New York an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: This month, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) announced the re-introduction of the Supporting Transit Commutes Act (STCA) to encourage employers to subsidize transit for their employees. Public transit ridership is down significantly post-Covid, and traffic is getting worse. The STCA boosts transit ridership by incentivizing companies to offer commuter benefits for emplo  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $55 million would be awarded to 57 counties and New York City to bolster the State's emergency response and communications systems through two grants -- a $45 million grant under the State Interoperable Communications Formula Grant Program and a $10 million grant under the Public Safety Answering Point Grant Program. Both grant programs fall   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10 a.m. on Feb. 5, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Agenda: * Nomination of Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of Commerce * S. 93, Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act (Sullivan) * S. 98, Rural Broadband Protection Act (Capito) * S. 99, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act (Peters) * S. 161,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered an opening statement at the full Committee hearing, "The Malign Influence of the People's Republic of China (PRC) at Home and Abroad: Recommendations for Policy Makers." In her remarks, Ranking Member Shaheen exp  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * State Decontamination Protocols Reduce Firefighters' Exposure to Toxic Contaminants by 85 Percent Governor Hochul Introduced Legislation To Ban the Sale of Firefighter Gear Containing PFAS Reducing Exposure to Harmful Contaminants and Mitigating Health Risks * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the efforts of the State's Office of Fire Prevention and Control's proto  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis Introduces Kash Patel at Nomination Hearing to be Director of the FBI WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced Kash Patel at his nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee to be the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Watch the introduction here. Read Senator Tillis' statement below: Chair  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * USPS honors iconic jazz musician with Black Heritage stamp Allen Toussaint celebrated for his contributions to American music  NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the iconic New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint (1938-2015) as the 48th honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. As a virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, Toussaint played a pivotal role   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Written Testimony of Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa New York State Education Department Joint Legislative Elementary Education Budget Hearing Good morning Chairs Krueger, Pretlow, Mayer, Liu, and Benedetto. And good morning to the members of the Senate and Assembly who are here today. My name is Dr. Betty A. Rosa, and I am New York's Commissioner of Education. I am   more