ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Ring in the Hudson Valley New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the takedown of a drug trafficking ring in the Hudson Valley that illegally sold cocaine, powder fentanyl, and counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl across Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange Counties. An investigation led b  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Condemns Trump Administration Cuts to World Trade Center Health Program NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after reports that the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce are impacting the World Trade Center Health Program: "Recklessly cutting the staffing, funding, and resources that ensure 9/1  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 19, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Illinois - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 13.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Illinois, compared with 12.8 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that the union membership rate for the state wa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 19, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Indiana - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 9.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Indiana, compared with 8.0 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that the union membership rate for the state was at  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 19, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Michigan - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 13.4 percent of wage and salary workers in Michigan, compared with 12.8 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that the union membership rate for the state wa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 19, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Minnesota - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 14.2 percent of wage and salary workers in Minnesota, compared with 13.3 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that the union membership rate for the state   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 19, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Ohio - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 12.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Ohio, compared with 12.5 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that the union membership rate for the state was at its  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 19, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Wisconsin - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 6.4 percent of wage and salary workers in Wisconsin, compared with 7.4 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that the union membership rate for the state wa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0225) on Feb. 19, 2025, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - December 2024": * * * Job openings rates decreased in 5 states on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 3 states and decreased in 2 states. Nationally, the job openings rat  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Bolstering Innovation: Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer Announce $65 Million Expansion of Next-Generation Battery Innovation Company BAE Systems in the Southern Tier Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer today announced that BAE Systems is investing $65 million to expand operations in the Village of Endicott, Broome County. The company will add a total of 150,000 square-feet to   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * California Man Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Troy Alexander Mendez, age 25, a resident of California, was sentenced today to 66 months in federal prison for distributing controlled substances. Acting United States Attorney Daniel Hanlon and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Fe  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Capital Region Man Indicted on Drug and Gun Charges ALBANY, NEW YORK - Devere Williams, age 36, of Troy, New York, was charged last week by indictment for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Acting United Stat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) on Feb. 18, 2025, by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf: * * * Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House distr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman's Statement on President Trump's Attempt to Cancel Congestion Pricing "Donald Trump's rationale for his partisan cancellation of New York's congestion pricing program is as hypocritical as it is groundless. To claim that the law does not allow for the program while simultaneously ignoring every statute that checks his authority is patently absurd. "Numerous courts have uph  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases Statement on the Ongoing Strikes at New York's Correctional Facilities Oswego, New York - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released the following statement on the ongoing strikes at some of New York's Correctional Facilities, including the Attica, Auburn, Wyoming, Elmira, Cayuga, Albion and Five Points correctional facilities. "For years, Correctional Offi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 19, 2025 ARMY AECOM-B&V Middle East JV, Roanoke, Virginia (W912ER-25-D-0001); Baker Jacobs JV, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (W912ER-25-D-0002); EXP Federal Inc., Chicago, Illinois (W912ER-25-D-0003); Mason & Hanger-CDM Smith, a JV, Lexington, Kentucky (W912ER-25-D-0004); Page Southerland Page Inc., Washington, D.C. (W912ER-25-D-0005); Tetra Tech Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts (W912ER-25-D  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review 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 people from across New Yo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * During Black History Month, Scott Pushes Investment in Underserved Communities Chairman Scott announced his goal to unleash $1 trillion into communities like the one he grew up in. Washington, D.C. - As part of Black History Month, Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is building on his commitment to increase economic opportunity across  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * Dynamic Duos: The Art of Working in Pairs to Open at The New York Public Library New exhibition highlights well-known artists working together, challenging notions of authorship, and traces creative partnerships to early printmaking On March 22, 2025, Dynamic Duos: The Art of Working in Pairs will open at The New York Public Library. Challenging ideas of the singular creative genius, this exhibition wil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted for filing a new major license application submitted by Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. for the Franklin Falls Hydroelectric Project, located on the Saranac River in Essex and Franklin Counties, New York. The project consists of a concrete dam, a powerhouse with two Francis turbine-generators producing a total of 2,120 kilowatts, and transmission infrastructure connecting the facility to the regional gr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Raise Minimum Age To Buy Assault Weapons; Legislation Would Help Prevent Tragedies Like 2022 Buffalo Supermarket Shooting Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines from 18 to 21, the same age requirement that already applies to purchasing handguns from fe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Meets with North Jersey Constituents, Discusses Success Navigating and Overcoming Federal Agency Bureaucracy, Securing Critical Benefits for Families Above: Gottheimer speaks with Fifth District residents at Hillsdale Free Public Library. HILLSDALE, NJ -- Last Friday, February 14, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined with North Jersey constituents -- including vetera  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Statement on Congestion Tax News NORTH JERSEY -- Today, February 19, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement in response to the reports regarding New York's Congestion Tax: "Today is a huge win for Jersey families, their wallets, and the environment. From Day One, when we first started this fight, we knew that the Congestion Tax was just a gian  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Addresses New Yorkers on Public Safety at State Correctional Facilities Earlier today, Governor Hochul released a video message addressing safety concerns at New York State's correctional facilities. The Governor has prepared to deploy the New York State National Guard if the unlawful, illegal work stoppage. VIDEO : The event is available to st  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $33.6 Million Bridge Replacement Project Along U.S. Route 11 Now in Progress Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work will soon begin on the $33.6 million project to replace the aging bridge carrying U.S. Route 11 over the Oneida River in the Town of Cicero, Onondaga County and the Town of Hastings in Oswego County. The bridge serves as a substantial north-sout  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Ongoing Efforts to Maintain Safety and Security at New York State's Correctional Facilities and Surrounding Communities Governor Kathy Hochul today announced she has signed an Executive Orde r activating members of the New York National Guard to help ensure the safety and security of New York State's correctional facilities while the illegal and unlawful   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * Graves and Rouzer Commend Trump Administration, NY & NJ Area Republicans for Providing Relief from NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is terminating the approval of the New York Central Business Dist  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-884) on the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act of 2023 (H.R. 6494), which aims to amend Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * P  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lummis Addresses Wyoming Legislature Cheyenne, WY -- Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) on Friday addressed her former colleagues in two speeches to the Wyoming House of Representatives and the Wyoming Senate. Senator Lummis discussed the excitement in Washington surrounding President Trump's agenda, important policy changes that will positively impact Wyoming, and the progress that DOGE and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Statement on President Trump's Withdrawal of Congestion Pricing Plan (February 19, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement following President Trump's withdrawal of New York City's congestion pricing program. Earlier today, the Department of Transportation announced (link is external) it has terminated its approval for the pilot prog  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Votes to Strengthen Control at the U.S. Border WASHINGTON D.C. \- Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 35, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, which enforces stricter penalties--including deportation for criminal illegals--on those who evade U.S. Border Patrol within 100 miles of the U.S. border. "Every executive order signed a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ANTISEMITIC PROTESTS IN BOROUGH PARK BROOKLYN, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The vile and antisemitic rhetoric directed at Jewish residents in Borough Park is unacceptable and unconscionable. We will not tolerate the egregious behavior on display that was clearly designed to intimidate and harass Jews in the Borough  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Applauds President Trump for Halting NYC Congestion Pricing Scheme (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement regarding President Trump's actions to halt New York City's Congestion Pricing scheme: "We thank President Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy for keeping their promise to examine and halt New York City's Congesti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Jacobs Condemn M23's Seizure of Bukavu, Demand Restart to U.S. Assistance for Civilians Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following statement condemning the M23's seizure of Bukavu in easter  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's (d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc.) cable television franchise with the Town of Gaines in Orleans County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, grants a 15-year franchise renewal, effective immediately. The Town of Gaines authorized the renewal by resolution certified on November 4, 2024, following a public hearing held the same day. The PSC's approval ensures the c  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the ABB KIR-60 current transformer for use in electric metering applications throughout New York State. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, follows a petition from ABB Inc. and confirms the device meets required industry standards. Current transformers play a crucial role in safely and accurately measuring current in high-power circuits. They reduce the current to a level suitable for standard electric me  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized 625 7th Ave, LLC to submeter electricity at its recently renovated 98-unit apartment building located at 604 7th Avenue in Troy. The decision, issued on February 19, 2025, allows the building owner to individually meter and bill tenants for their electricity usage. The building, located within National Grid's service territory, features several energy-efficient upgrades, including new Energy Star-rated dish  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a petition from 2700 Church Realty LLC to submeter electricity at its newly completed 69-unit rental building at 2718 Church Avenue, Brooklyn. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, allows the building owner to individually meter and bill tenants for their electricity consumption. The building, located within Consolidated Edison's service territory, includes 21 units designated as affordable housing for indi  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc.'s (d/b/a Altice USA d/b/a Optimum) cable television franchise with the Village of South Blooming Grove in Orange County. The approval, issued February 19, 2025, grants a ten-year franchise renewal, effective immediately. The Village of South Blooming Grove authorized the franchise renewal by resolution on January 24, 2024, following a public hearing on Janu  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized 1 Java Owner LLC to submeter electricity at its newly constructed 834-unit rental building at 18 India Street, Brooklyn. The decision, issued on February 19, 2025, aims to provide more accurate billing and potentially incentivize energy conservation among residents. The building, located in Consolidated Edison's service territory, will consist of a mix of rent-stabilized and market-rate apartments. A portio  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized 335 Eighth Avenue Owner LLC to submeter electricity at its new 188-unit rental building under construction at 335 8th Avenue in New York City. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, will allow individual metering and billing of tenants. The building, located within Con Edison's service territory, will offer a mix of market-rate and affordable housing units. 131 units will be rented at fair-market value, wh  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's (d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc.) cable television franchise with the City of Utica in Oneida County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, grants a ten-year franchise renewal, effective immediately. The City of Utica authorized the franchise renewal by resolution certified on November 6, 2024, following a public hearing held on the same date. The PSC's approval e  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a 15-year renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's (d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc.) cable television franchise with the Town of Wheatland in Monroe County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, is effective immediately. The Town of Wheatland authorized the renewal by resolution certified on November 7, 2024, after a public hearing on October 3, 2024. The PSC's approval ensures the continuation of cable serv  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Suffolk Cable of Smithtown, Inc.'s (d/b/a Altice USA d/b/a Optimum) cable television franchise with the Village of Nissequogue in Suffolk County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, grants a five-year renewal, effective immediately. The Village of Nissequogue authorized the renewal by resolution certified on November 21, 2024, following a public hearing on November 19, 2024. The PSC's appro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The White House issued the following transcript of the interview of President Trump and Elon Musk by Sean Hannity in the "The Sean Hannity Show" on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * Q: Mr. President, great to see you again. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Q: How are you? THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Q: Elon Musk. MR. MUSK: Hi. Q: Great to see you. MR. MUSK: Thanks. Thanks for having me. Q: I've been reading a lot about you. I've got to start with this. So, he's wo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The White House issued the following transcript of the interview of President Trump and Elon Musk by Sean Hannity in the "The Sean Hannity Show" on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Q: And I just keep doing my show, and I just -- you know, I come back to fight another day. So, here's the big -- then this is the million dollar or billion dollar -- I'm among billionaires -- question. So, you have all this going on and you stop, in a way -- you're still do  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has granted approval for the temporary importation of culturally significant artworks for the exhibition "Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers." The exhibition, set to debut at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York and later travel to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas, will showcase key pieces from Johnson's acclaimed body of work. These imported objects, on loan from foreign owners and institutions, will contrib  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Recidivist Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Causing Fatal Fentanyl Poisoning Of 66-Year-Old Victim Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that RAUL SILVA was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel to 12 years in prison for selling thousands of doses of deadly narcotic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * REP. HAKEEM JEFFRIES SECURES $1.4 MILLION IN COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING FOR INTERBORO COMMUNITY LAND TRUST Brooklyn, NY - Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), the House Democratic Leader, announced $1,400,000 in federal funding that he secured through the government funding bill for the Interboro Community Land Trust (Interboro CLT). The funding will be used to build and rehabilitate multifam  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's (d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc.) cable television franchise with the Village of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, grants a ten-year renewal, effective immediately. The Village of Rhinebeck authorized the franchise renewal by resolution certified on November 12, 2024, following a public hearing held on the same day. The PSC's appr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:22-cv-10651; D. Mass. filed Dec. 6, 2021) involving Jonathan Wilcox, Jason Boucher and Karen Smith: * * * In January 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts entered final judgments against the remaining defendants in a case involving a fraudulent scheme to manipulate the revenue of American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc. (ARA), a provider of dialysis services th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Nathan McCauley, CEO and co-founder of Anchorage Digital, from a Feb. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Investigating the Real Impacts of Debanking in America": * * * Thank you, Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of this Committee for having me as a witness today on the important issue of debanking and ensuring fair access to banking. I am Nathan McCauley, the CEO and C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following written testimony by Rebecca Pincus, director of the Polar Institute at the Wilson Center, from a Feb. 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Nuuk and Cranny: Looking at the Arctic and Greenland's Geostrategic Importance to U.S. Interests": * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for convening this hearing on the Arctic and Greenland's geostra  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following written testimony by Dan Yates, executive director of the Ground Water Protection Council, from a Feb. 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Advancing Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration Technologies and Ensuring Effective Implementation of the USE IT Act." USE IT Act is the Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies Act. * * * Thank you, Madame Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whit  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Suffolk Cable of Shelter Island, Inc.'s (d/b/a Altice USA d/b/a Optimum) cable television franchise with the Town of Shelter Island in Suffolk County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, grants a five-year renewal, effective immediately. The Town of Shelter Island authorized the renewal via resolution certified on October 8, 2024, following a public hearing on September 16, 2024. The PSC's   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has determined that certain objects being imported from abroad for the upcoming exhibition "Casa Susanna" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York hold cultural significance and that their temporary display in the United States serves the national interest. These artifacts, secured through an agreement with their foreign owner or custodian, will be exhibited at The Met and may later be showcased at additional venues yet to be det  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul "Public transit is the lifeblood of New York City and critical to our economic future -- as a New Yorker, like President Trump, knows very well. "Since this first-in-the-nation program took effect last month, congestion has dropped dramatically and commuters are getting to work faster than ever. Broadway shows are selling out and foot traffic to local bus  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Howard Lutnick Will Bring a "Get It Done" Approach to the Department of Commerce Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, later today the Senate will vote on the nomination of Howard Lutnick, President Trump's nominee to b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * Tlaib Leads Congressional Mamas' Caucus in Calling on President Trump to Take Immediate Action to Restore Head Start Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Chair of the Congressional Mamas' Caucus, led 23 of her colleagues in calling on President Trump to take immediate action to restore all Head Start funding nationwide. Head Start programs are stil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan, Carey, Neguse, Duckworth, Curtis, Moreno Reintroduce Youth Poisoning Protection Act to Ban Commercial Sale of Lethal Chemicals LOWELL, MA - Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) partnered with Congressmen Mike Carey (R-OH-15) and Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) as well as Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Curtis (R-UT), and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) to reintroduce the Youth Poisoning Protec  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Congestion Pricing Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on congestion pricing. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. PHOTOS: The Governor's Flickr page will  more