WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * 0.4 unemployed persons per job opening in the Dakotas, 1.7 in California, in December 2024 February 20, 2025 There were 7.6 million job openings in the United States in December 2024, a number not much different than the number of unemployed people, resulting in a ratio of 0.9 unemployed persons per job opening. North Dakota and South Dakota each   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 --The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released its 2025 ALEC Index of State Education Freedom, in January 2025, a comprehensive 50-state guide analyzing the availability and accessibility of various learning options for families. The report, authored by Andrew Handel, ALEC's Director of Education and Workforce Development Task Force, ranks states based on their commitment to parental empowerment in education, focusing on areas like education freedom programs, cha  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * 55 Years Ago: Preps for Apollo 13 and 14, Apollo 12 Crew on World Tour With two months to go before flight, the Apollo 13 prime crew of James Lovell, Thomas Mattingly, Fred Haise, and backups John Young, John Swigert, and Charles Duke continued to train for the 10-day mission planned to land in the Fra Mauro highlands region of the Moon. Engineers continued to prepare the Saturn V rocket and spacecraft at the launch pad for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * A Snapshot of Trump's First Month: Making America Safe Again "President Trump said from the start: criminal illegals have no place in our homeland. He is keeping his promise." - Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem WASHINGTON - In a single month, President Trump and Secretary Noem have made massive strides to address the crisis at the southern border and remove violent criminal ali  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * After MTA Refuses to Shut Off Congestion Tax Cameras, Gottheimer Calls On New York to Reimburse Jersey Commuters Going Forward Today, February 20, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer released the following statement in response to Governor Kathy Hochul's refusal to turn off New York's Congestion Tax cameras and her insulting remarks about Jersey commuters and families: "Governor Hochul owe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Amtrak Extends for Two Additional Months Current Empire Service Levels Between Albany and New York City Current schedule and service levels are now available until the end of April when service changes will occur to support critical tunnel rehabilitation project. ALBANY - Amtrak today announced the extension of the expanded temporary Empire Service through Sunday, April 27. On   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition to Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau February 20, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to defund and disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB is an independent ag  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Nation's Largest Vape Distributors for Fueling the Youth Vaping Epidemic February 20, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a lawsuit against 13 major e-cigarette, or "vape," manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for their role in fueling the youth vaping epidemic. These companies are responsible for illegally distri  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Queens February 19, 2025 NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on February 18, 2025 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens.   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Proposes Funding, Reforms to Strengthen Mental Health Support Governor Kathy Hochul met with U.S. Representative Dan Goldman and local, Brooklyn-based New York-Presbyterian clinicians to discuss the Governors' executive budget proposal to strengthen laws that allow providers to issue care and treatment for individuals with severe   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 20, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Alabama - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 6.6 percent of wage and salary workers in Alabama, compared with 7.5 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate for the state wa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 20, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Florida - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 5.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Florida, compared with 4.7 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate for the state wa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 20, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Kentucky - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 8.8 percent of wage and salary workers in Kentucky, unchanged from 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate for the state was at its pea  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 20, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Mississippi - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 5.2 percent of wage and salary workers in Mississippi, compared with 7.0 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate for the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz Stresses Need to Modernize America's Aviation Systems "In an era of AI and automation, is the current ATC system really the best we can do?" WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, delivered remarks at today's Aero Cl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Demands Trump Reestablish Office of Gun Violence Prevention Trump Dismantled White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) Less Than 24 Hours After Taking Office Goldman Urged Creation of OGVP in 2023 to Address Worsening Gun Violence Nationwide Read the Bill Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Maxwell Fro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Announces Over $73,000 in Federal Funding for Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Research Grant Will Facilitate Archeological Research at the Site of the Cataract House NIAGARA FALLS, NY - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined Sara Capen, Executive Director of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, Legislator Jeffrey Elder, Niagara   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Holds Roundtable with WNY Restaurant Association Lancaster, NY - On Tuesday, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) hosted a roundtable with the WNY Restaurant Association on the Trump Administration and House Republicans' tax cut plan and other critical service industry issues. The roundtable conversation included tax priorities such as President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Lambasts Governor Hochul for Losing Control of New York's Prisons Pearl River, NY - 2/20/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) lambasted Governor Kathy Hochul for losing control of New York State's prisons, requiring the National Guard to be activated to staff them. "Governor Hochul activating the National Guard to staff prisons is the result of her total failure in recog  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Praises the Federal Suspension of Kathy Hochul's Congestion Pricing Scheme Washington, D.C. - 2/19/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after a letter was sent by the Trump Administration informing New York State that congestion pricing aka the Central Business District Tolling Program, has been ended. "I want to extend my sincere thanks   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces PILLS Act to Promote Production of Generic Medicine in the U.S. Oswego, New York - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today reintroduced the Producing Incentives for Long-term Production of Lifesaving Supply of Medicines (PILLS) Act to promote the domestic production of generic medicines. The generic drug industry is experiencing a movement toward centralizing  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- 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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 20, 2025 NAVY Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $232,452,366 firm-fixed-price modification (P00002) to a previously awarded contract (N0001924C0009). This modification exercises an option to procure additional long-lead time materials to support full rate production, Lot 10, of the CH-53K aircraft for the Marine Corps. Wor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Urge ATF to Rescind Unconstitutional Biden Rules, Align with Trump 2A Agenda WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 29 of his Senate GOP colleagues today sent a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director Marvin Richardson urging him to align the agency with President Trump's Second Amendment priorities as laid out in his recent Execu  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Crips Gang Member Charged With Ordering Murders in 2011 and 2015 RUBIN MOYE, a/k/a "Nut," Directed Others to Kill, Leading to the August 2011 Murder of Phillip Richards and the March 2015 Murder of Michelle Cox. Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and HSI Acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Alfonso announ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Rebukes Trump Administration's Dangerous, Unprecedented Actions Undermining The Rule Of Law February 20, 2025 Durbin's opening statement at today's Judiciary Committee executive business meeting outlines troubling episodes during the first month of the Trump Administration WASHINGTON - At today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Durbin Rebukes Trump Administration's Dangerous, Unprecedented Actions Undermining The Rule Of Law Durbin's opening statement at today's Judiciary Committee executive business meeting outlines troubling episodes during the first month of the Trump Administration WASHINGTON - At today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive busin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * During Black History Month, Scott Pushes Investment in Underserved Communities Senator Scott announced his goal to unleash $1 trillion into communities like the one he grew up in. WASHINGTON -- As part of Black History Month, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is building on his commitment to increase economic opportunity across the United States. In his role as Chairman of the Senate Banking Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from Clean Ocean Action, Sandy Hook, New Jersey: * * * To: Ms. Stacey Jensen Acting Director Oceans, Wetlands, and Communities Division Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: LOC-NESS Wilkinson Basin Study Tentative Research Permit No. EPA-HQ-MPRSA2024-002 (Forme  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Executive Order 48 February 20, 2025 Download HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR By the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of New York, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Jose A. Pagan shall succeed to the powers and duties of the "Health Services Administrator" under section 4 of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Act (Chapter 1016 of the Laws of 1969) and shall act on behalf of the Cit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Following Deadly Crashes, Gillibrand Demands Answers On Trump Administration Firing Hundreds Of Federal Aviation Administration Employees Fired Workers Include Safety Inspectors And Maintenance Mechanics; Firings Follow Multiple Deadly Aviation Disasters On Trump's Watch; Fired Workers Include At Least Two Who Worked On Long Island, Two Who Worked In Queens Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * FOLLOWING RESIGNATION OF ACTING SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONER, CONGRESSMAN RYAN ESCALATES PUSH TO RE-OPEN POUGHKEEPSIE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE, CALLS ON SPEAKER JOHNSON TO HOLD VOTE ON "PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY ACT" Following Resignation of Acting Social Security Administration Commissioner, Congressman Ryan Escalates Push to Re-Open Poughkeepsie Social Security Office, Calls on Speaker J  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Former CEO Of Special Purpose Acquisition Company Charged With Accounting Fraud, Obstruction Of Justice, And Perjury Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced today the unsea  more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Former Taney County Official Pleads Guilty to Stealing $260,000 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A former official with the Taney County Health Department pleaded guilty in federal court today to a scheme to embezzle approximately $260,000 from the agency. Hugo Ricardo Huacuz, 51, waived his right to a grand jury and pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dav  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * Garbarino, Northeast Republicans Urge President Trump to Protect 9/11 Health Program WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), along with fellow Republican Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Nick LaLota (R-NY-01), Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23), Chris Smith (R-NJ-04), and Tom Kean (R-NJ-07), sent   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Gillen Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Reintroducing the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act GARDEN CITY, NY - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined with a group of bipartisan lawmakers to reintroduce H.R. 1410, the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act, led by Reps. Garbarino, Nadler, Goldman, and Kean, which would address  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Statement on the Senseless Murder of Oded Lifshitz and Bibas Family by Hamas Terrorists GARDEN CITY, NY - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after the bodies of four hostage, including two children who were taken captive during the October 7th terrorist attack, were returned to Israeli authorities: "Today is a dark, devastating day for Israel and ever  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Increase Transparency Of Milk Pricing Legislation Would Require Mandatory Reporting Of Dairy Processing Costs Every 2 Years U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act. This bill would require manufacturers to report dairy processing costs every 2 years, which wo  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New Initiative to Connect Youth Who Repeatedly Go Missing with Services and Support That Address Their Needs Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new state initiative launched in Buffalo to connect youth who repeatedly go missing with services and support that address their needs and the circumstances that cause them to leave home. The Runaway Intervention Program:  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Secures Pledge from Trump's Labor Nominee to Put American Workers First, Hold Companies Accountable for Labor Abuses Today in a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Senate Committee hearing with Department of Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) secured commitments that, if confirmed, Chavez-DeRemer would implement President Trump's pro-worker agenda to put A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, released the following written testimony by Stewart Whitson, senior director of federal affairs at the Foundation for Government Accountability, from a Feb. 12, 2025, hearing entitled "The War on Waste: Stamping Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud": * * * Chairwoman Greene, Ranking Member Stansbury, and members of the subcommittee: Good morning. My name is Stewart Wh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Feb. 12, 2025, from the Natural Resources Defense Council and 12 collaborators. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Department of Interior Docket No. BOEM-2023-0061 No. BOEM-2023-0061 Environmental Organization Comments on BOEM's Draft California Offshore Wind Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement * * * On beh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Feb. 12, 2025, from the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance: * * * To: Lisa Gilbane, Chief Environmental Analysis Section Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93010 Re: Notice of Availability of the California Offshore Wind Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Docket No: BOEM-2023-00  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Feb. 12, 2025, from RWE, Boston, Massachusetts: * * * To: Lisa Gilbane Chief, Environmental Analysis Section Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 760 Paseo Camarillo Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93010 Re: Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for California Offshore Wind Docket No. : BOEM-2024-0061 * * * Dear Ms. Gilbane: RWE Offshore W  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Feb. 12, 2025, from the West Coast Pelagic Conservation Group: * * * To: Chief, Environmental Assessment Section, Office of Environment Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 102, Camarillo, California 93010 Re Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Future Floating Wind Energy Developme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy champions bill to expand law enforcement concealed-carry rights, help protect more Americans WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today reintroduced the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act to expand the concealed-carry rights of qualified law enforcement officers. "Day in and day out, our brave law enforcement officers put   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Feb. 15, 2025. * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 219,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 213,000 to 214,000. The 4-week moving average was 215,250, a decrease of 1,000 fr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Office Releases Letter of Support From Latino Community Leaders Washington, D.C. - 2/20/2025... Today, the office of Congressman Mike Lawler released a letter of support from Latino community leaders and the statement below. "From Vice Chair Alvarado's predecessor to former members of the Peekskill City Council and leaders of prestigious community organizations, it's clear the ridiculous atta  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian issued the following news release: * * * Lily Gladstone's Oscar Gowns To Be Displayed at the National Museum of the American Indian The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian will display two gowns worn by Oscar-nominated actor Lily Gladstone (Siksikaitsitapi [Blackfeet]/Nimiipuu [Nez Perce]) at its museum in Washington, D.C. The special installation, "Making a Statement," opens to the pu  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Long Island Investment Advisor Charged in Superseding Indictment With Attempted Obstruction of Justice, Bank Fraud Conspiracy, Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Money Laundering Conspiracy Charges Adam Kaplan Allegedly Attempted to Injure and Bribe Witnesses, Manufacture Evidence, Bribe Law Enforcement Officials, and Defraud Additional Victims Earlier today, at  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Bold New Vision for Coney Island, Including 1,500 New Units of Mixed-Income Housing, New Investment in Public Realm and Community Ameneties February 20, 2025 First Announced in Mayor Adams' Fourth State of the City Address, City Advancing Coney Island West Redevelopment by Releasing RFP for 500+ Unit Mixed-Income Housing Development Procurement to Begin for $42 Million Renovation o  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Multi-Agency Operation to Address Urgent Public Safety and Quality-of-Life Concerns Along Melrose Avenue in Bronx, AKA "The HUB" February 20, 2025 Led by NYPD, Joint-Agency Operation Focuses on Public Health and Safety Concerns Part of Mayor Adams' "Community Link Initiative," Intensive Government Response Effort That Has Already Responded to Over 1,200 Complaints and Conducted Over  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams' Statement Following Governor Hochul's Address February 20, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul provided an address: "I was elected by the people of New York City and its working-class communities to uphold their values -- and that is what our administration has done. While there is no legal basis for limiti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- A report, "Economic Impacts of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2025-2029 Capital Plan," prepared by Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC (EY) for the Partnership for New York City (PFNYC) and released in January 2025, projects a significant economic boost for New York State stemming from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) proposed $68.4 billion capital plan. The analysis estimates that the plan's direct expenditures will generate $106 billi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy: If Your Plan is to Destroy the Rule of Law, Kash Patel is the Perfect Person to Lead the FBI WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to sound the alarm on President Donald Trump's blatant disregard for the rule of law. Murphy condemned Trump's efforts to use the justice system as a tool to punish his critics and protect his allies  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 214-33 41st Avenue, Bayside, New York. The decision, issued February 20, 2025, allows Spectrum access to the property despite the company's inability to secure permission from property management. Spectrum filed a petition with the PSC on September 17, 2024, seeking access to the property to provide cable services to tenan  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 3054 38th Street, Astoria. The order, effective February 20, 2025, allows Spectrum to proceed despite a lack of response from the property management. Spectrum filed its petition with the PSC on October 24, 2024, stating its need to access the property to provide cable services to tenants. The company documented its attemp  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 312 97th Street, Brooklyn. The decision, effective February 20, 2025, follows Spectrum's reported inability to gain access to the property despite repeated attempts to contact the property management. Spectrum filed its petition with the PSC on September 17, 2024, stating its need to access the property to provide cable se  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 4231 Union Street, Flushing, New York. The decision, effective February 20, 2025, comes after Spectrum reported repeated failed attempts to contact the property management. Spectrum filed a petition with the PSC on September 17, 2024, explaining its need to access the property to provide cable services to tenants. The comp  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 31-22 29th Street, Astoria, New York. The order, issued February 20, 2025, allows Spectrum to proceed with installation despite repeated unsuccessful attempts to gain access permission from property management. Spectrum filed a petition with the PSC on September 17, 2024, after being unable to contact the property manageme  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 417 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn. The order, issued and effective February 20, 2025, authorizes Spectrum to proceed with the installation despite the property management's unresponsiveness. Spectrum filed a petition with the PSC on September 17, 2024, stating its need to access the property to provide cable services to tenant  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 4045 68th Street, Flushing, New York. The decision, issued and effective February 20, 2025, comes after Spectrum reported its inability to gain access to the property despite multiple attempts to contact the property management. Spectrum filed its petition with the PSC on September 27, 2024, explaining that it needed acces  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized Spectrum New York Metro, LLC to install cable television facilities at 3012 21st Street, Long Island City. The Order of Entry, issued February 20, 2025, allows Spectrum to proceed with the installation despite a lack of response from the property management. Spectrum filed a petition with the PSC on September 27, 2024, after numerous unsuccessful attempts to contact the property management. The company repo  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following staff report (No. 1141) in Feb. 2025 by Joaquin Blaum, Federico Esposito, and Sebastian Heise entitled "Input Sourcing Under Supply Chain Risk: Evidence from U.S. Manufacturing Firms." Here are excerpts: * * * We study the effect of climate risk on how firms organize their supply chains. We use transaction-level data on U.S. manufacturing imports to construct a novel measure of input sourcing risk based on  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced a meeting of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Interconnection Working Group (EVIIWG) to discuss proposed changes to electric vehicle charging programs. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., will be held virtually via WebEx. The primary focus of the meeting will be a review of the Modified Proposal for Streamlined Vehicle to Grid Queue Management in Electric Vehi  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Norman Gray, Founder and CEO Of Biomedical Company, Sentenced For Defrauding Investors Of More Than $13 Million Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that NORMAN GRAY, the founder and CEO of a biomedical company (the "Biomedical Company"), who defrauded investors of over $13 million, was sentenced tod  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Leads Letter Urging New York State to Reject Con Edison's Double-Digit Rate Hikes, Urges Energy Company to 'Go Back to the Drawing Board' QUEENS, NY -- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) led 6 of her colleagues in sending a letter to New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) CEO Rory Christian urging the State to reject Consolida  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 15, 2025, from the American Federation of Teachers: * * * To: Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: Docket No. OSHA-2021-009, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings * * * Dear Director Schlayer: The American Federation  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from Coach USA, Paramus, New Jersey, Public Affairs Vice President Dan Rodriguez: * * * To: Stephen Schayer Director of Physical Hazards and Others OHSA Directorate of Standards Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009 * * * Dear Mr. Schayer: I am writing regarding the Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from the Coalition for Workplace Safety: * * * To: The Honorable Julie A. Su Acting Secretary U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 * To: The Honorable Douglas Parker Assistant Secretary of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor Room S2315 200 Co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority: * * * To: Douglas L. Parker Assistant Secretary Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: OSHA Docket Number OSHA-2021-0009 (Heat Injury and Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings) * * * Dear Assistant S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from Public Citizen: * * * To: The Honorable Doug Parker Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety and Health U.S. Department of Labor Washington, DC 20210 Re: Comments on the proposed rulemaking -- Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings, Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009, RIN 1218-AD39 * * * Dear A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Rep. Laura Gillen, Assembly Member Solages & Advocates Call Out the GOP Plan to Slash Medicaid Funding for Long Islanders GARDEN CITY, NY - On Wednesday, Rep. Laura Gillen (NY-04), Assembly Member Michaelle Solages, 1199SEIU and local advocates joined Protect Our Care New York to discuss proposed cuts to Medicaid and call for a bipartisan coalition in Congress to oppose these harsh   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Reps. Luttrell, Pfluger, Ogles Introduce Legislation to Combat Terror Threats from Syria in the Homeland WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This month, House Committee on Homeland Security member Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the "Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act," legislation enhancing the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) counterterro  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Rockland County Man Sentenced To Over 21 Years In Prison For Distributing Fentanyl That Resulted In Six Poisonings, Including Multiple Deaths Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that JUSTIN TURNICK was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern to over 21 years in prison. TURNICK previ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Bilirakis Reintroduce Legislation to Increase Ticket Transparency Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON - Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Chairman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) re-introduced the TICKET Act, bipartisan legislation to improve transparency in the entertainment industry by requiring all event ticket sellers to display the to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Senate conducted nine committee hearings on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * F-15E U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Airland received a closed briefing on the F-15E United States Central Command Operations from Major General Akshai M. Gandhi, USAF, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters United States Air Force, Major General Benjamin R. Maitre, USAF, Director, Legislative Liaison, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Slam DOJ Decision To Replace Apolitical Ethics Official With Inexperienced Political Appointees SJC Democrats to Bondi, Bove: "Your sworn testimony misled Congress and the American people and eliminated a critical safeguard against corruption within the Department." WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Dem  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Job Opportunities for New Jersey's Young Adults WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) reintroduced the bipartisan Strengthening Communities through Summer Employment Act. This legislation will drive federal funding into New Jersey to help support summer employment programs for teenagers and young adults, which wi  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Spanish Translation: La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia La Finalizacion de un Desarrollo de Viviendas Asequibles de 33 Unidades en Westchester La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anuncio hoy la finalizacion de Maple Commons, un nuevo desarrollo de viviendas en Croton-on-Hudson que ofrece 33 viviendas asequibles y de bajo consumo energetico en una comunidad transitable y con acceso al transporte publico. El  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul "Robert Brooks should be alive today. The brutal attack on Mr. Brooks was sickening, and I immediately moved to terminate the employment of those involved. Now, the perpetrators have been rightfully charged with murder and State Police are making arrests. "This incident is a sobering reminder of the challenges facing our correctional system. I've worked w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Correctional Officers Facing Grave Danger at New York State Prisons Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement. "I have been directly in touch with many correctional officers and their families in our district who are facing unprecedented, dangerous, and life-threatening circumstances due to the failed and dangerous policies of New York State. New  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Suozzi Leads Letters Demanding Transparency on Private Taxpayer Information Accessed by DOGE Washington, D.C.-- Today, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) led two letters (links below) to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). These letters request investigations into whether DOGE's access to payment systems has compromised   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on NY1's "Inside City Hall" February 19, 2025 Ayana Harry: And welcome back to Inside City Hall. As we've been telling you, our Cheryl Wills sat down with Mayor Eric Adams for his first interview after court today. And this was a wide ranging conversation about the future of his corruption case, the crisis at City Hall, congestion pricing and so much more. Here's the first pa  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Makes a Reproductive Freedom Announcement Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul made a reproductive freedom announcement. 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. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Actions to Restore Public Trust in New York City's Municipal Government Leadership Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed new actions to restore public trust in New York City government with a sweeping expansion of state oversight and new guardrails to ensure accountability and protect New Yorkers. These actions will require legis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Urges DOJ To Closely Scrutinize Proposed Disney-Fubo Deal, Warns of Increased Costs for Television Viewers "If the takeover of Fubo is successful, Disney and Fubo will only increase their leverage, and could use the reduced competition and the resultant market power to raise prices even further for sports fans across the country." Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The White House issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 205: * * * America Is Back -- and President Trump Is Just Getting Started President Donald J. Trump took office just one month ago, but has already accomplished more than most presidents do in their entire term as he makes good on his promise to usher in the New Golden Age of America. Here is a non-comprehensive list of President Trump's wins after just one month: SECURING OUR HOMELAND: * President Trump   more