COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio issued the following news release: * * * Arizona woman pleads guilty to transporting 50 kilograms of cocaine COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Arizona woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court here today to a narcotics crime related to driving a moving truck filled with 50 kilogram-bricks of cocaine from Arizona to Ohio. Andrea Celaya-Rodriguez, 28, of Tucson, pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to dis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis, Schakowsky Reintroduce Legislation to Increase Ticket Transparency WASHINGTON - Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Gus Bilirakis ( FL-12 ) and Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky ( IL-09 ) re-introduced the TICKET Act, bipartisan legislation to improve transparency in the entertainment industry by requiring all event ticket sellers to display the total ticket price--incl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE AND BARRAGAN REINTRODUCE ENERGY RESILIENT COMMUNITIES ACT TO EXPAND CLEAN ENERGY ACCESS AND STRENGTHEN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS : February 25, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswomen Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Nanette Diaz Barragan (CA-44) reintroduced a bill that would create a federal program to build clean energ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE, CARTER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL to HELP LOWER DENTAL AND VISION CARE COSTS : February 25, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. -- This week, Reps. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) introduced the bipartisan Dental and Optometric Care Access (DOC Access) Act to help lower dental and vision care costs and put control o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2025: * * * Coast Guard Actively Searching for One Person After Five Recovered from Sinking Boat Southeast of Breezy Point NEW YORK -- The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for one person missing in the water approximately fives miles southeast of Breezy Point after five people were recovered from a sinking boat on Sunday afternoon. Four of the five rescued were unresponsive.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Coast Guard suspends search for person missing near the entrance to the Ambrose Channel NEW YORK -- The Coast Guard suspended its search Monday at approximately 6 p.m. for a man who went missing after a boat capsized and five people were recovered near the entrance to the Ambrose Channel Sunday afternoon. The missing person has been identified as 52-year-old V  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12920) on Feb. 24, 2025, by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider and macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock: * * * Short-Term Rental Markets: A Primer Short-term rentals (STR) do not have an official definition but are generally furnished homes or rooms rented for fewer than 30 days, often for tourism or short-term business travel. STRs have a long history, trad  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12513) on Feb. 24, 2025, by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Andrew P. Scott. Here are excerpts: * * * CFPB Finalizes Overdraft Rule, Related Legislation Overdraft refers to when the money in a consumer account cannot cover a given transaction, but a financial institution pays the transaction. While some financial institutions do not offer overdraft coverage  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Works to Safeguard Public Schools Against Trump's Efforts to Defund Education The Trump Administration Has Frozen Over $1 Billion in Department of Education Grants and Fired Hundreds of Staff 82% of K-12 Students Attend Public School in the United States Read Resolution Here (link is external) Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Rep. Suzanne Bona  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CONDEMNS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S DESTRUCTIVE BUDGET PROPOSAL Rep. Morelle delivers remarks on House floor denouncing the GOP's budget proposal, which includes massive cuts to essential healthcare programs to fund tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Congressman Kennedy Condemns Trump and Musk's Assault on WNY's Federal Workforce on House Floor Kennedy Pledges To Defend WNY Federal Workforce From Wrongful Firings WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to defend federal workers in Western New York and across the country, condemning President Trump and Elon M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Calls for Trump to Support Israel's Right to Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Chair of the Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus, sent a letter to President Trump calling for his administration to recognize Israel's right to declare sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Additional original signers of the letter include Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 25, 2025 AIR FORCE Stocks-Mann Architects PLC, Little Rock, Arkansas (FA4460-25-D-0003); SCM Architects PLLC, Little Rock, Arkansas (FA4460-25-D-0005); Architecture Plus Inc., Fort Smith, Arkansas (FA4460-25-D-0006); and Gurri Matute Cromwell JV LLC, Miami, Florida (FA4460-25-D-0007), were awarded a $15,000,000 ceiling, firm-fixed-price, multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-qu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Risch to Introduce Bill to End Taxpayer Funded Handouts to Illegal Immigrants Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, which would block federal funding to sanctuary cities intended to benefit illegal immigrants. The bill aligns with President Trump's Executive Order "Ending Taxpayer Subsi  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- 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. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand And Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Establish A Mental Health Hotline For First Responders Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley introduced the bipartisan First Responders Wellness Act, legislation to establish a national mental health hotline for first responders. The bill would also expand mental health services for first responders during major disast  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $500,000 for Capital Improvements for the Expansion of South End Children's Cafe Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $500,000 investment to support the expansion of the South End Children's Cafe in Albany. The funding will help complete the renovation and outfitting of the organization's new building, enhancing their ability to provide nutritious meals and educati  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Opening of New Flushing Line Passageway at Grand Central Terminal Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority completed a brand-new staircase and passageway to the Flushing Line platform and widened staircases at Grand Central Terminal. This is part of the larger Grand Central-42 Street Circulations Improvement Project, that will im  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul to Federal Workers: Here in New York, We Say 'You're Hired' Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a new "You're Hired" initiative to recruit talented public sector workers into State service. This initiative comes as the new federal administration utilizes the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to lay off thousands of highly-qualified workers in the federal   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Raises Alarm on Trump Reversal of Regulation on US Arms Transfers Meeks Raises Alarm on Trump Reversal of Regulation on US Arms Transfers Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement concerning the Trump administration's reversal of a Biden-era regulati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN BUDGET REPRESENTS THE LARGEST MEDICAID CUT IN AMERICAN HISTORY" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to push back against the reckless Republican budget and highlighted three incredible Americans whose families and livelihoods would be devastated by Republican cuts to Medicaid an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS RECKLESS REPUBLICAN BUDGET IS A BETRAYAL OF WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show where he highlighted the devastating plans Republicans have to cut Medicaid and give handouts to billionaires. RACHEL MADDOW: Joining us now is the man himself, Democratic Leader  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS RECKLESS REPUBLICAN BUDGET IS A BETRAYAL OF WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show where he highlighted the devastating plans Republicans have to cut Medicaid and give handouts to billionaires. RACHEL MADDOW: Joining us now is the man himself, Democratic Leader in the House, Hakeem Jeff  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Raises Alarm on Trump Reversal of Regulation on US Arms Transfers Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement concerning the Trump administration's reversal of a Biden-era regulation which helped protect U.S. arms transfers from being misused by  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * DiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments Recommends Prudent Budgeting and Transparency to Avoid Fiscal Cliff The expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid that has not kept pace with inflation and slower growth in local revenue may push some local governments closer to the edge of  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress, Including New Video Testimonials Approximately 75,000 Consumers and Approximately 75,000 Workers Have Either Started or Completed the Registration Process State is Working Diligently to Ensure That All Current CDPAP Users Who Would Like to Continue Using CDPAP Register with PPL B  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * MTA Releases Revenue From Congestion Relief Zone Tolling Showing Program in Line With Projections Program On Track to Generate $500 million By End of Year $48.66 Million Generated From First 27 Days of Program Watch Presentation on CRZ Revenue Report View Committee Presentation Slide The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today released revenue n  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * NYS Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy Unveils Carvings of Bronx and Nassau Counties in the New York State Capitol All of New York State's 62 Counties Now Chiseled into Great Western Staircase Bronx and Nassau Senators and Assemblymembers and Stone Carver David Ross in Attendance Unveiling Coincides with Opening of "The Counties of New York S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * One Month of Secretary Noem: Making America Safe Again "President Trump and this Administration are saving lives every day because of the actions we are taking to secure the border and deport illegal alien criminals." - Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem WASHINGTON - In her first month on the job, Secretary Kristi Noem returned the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to its cor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Morelle Highlighted Democratic Priorities of Authorization and Oversight Plan During Full Committee Markup WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, highlighted Democratic priorities of the Authorization and Oversight Plan for the 119th Congress durin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Trump's Lawless, Pro-Corruption Agenda for the Justice Department Washington, D.C. (February 25, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Oversight hearing on the Trump Administration's e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement Condemning House Republicans' Budget Deal Targeting Medicaid, Food Assistance and More WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on the House Budget Resolution: "Tonight's vote to advance the House Republican Budget Bill is shameful. House Republicans have demonstrated once again that they are eager to rip off hardw  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Lynch, Meeks, Torres Launch Congressional Public Housing Caucus Co-Chaired by lawmakers who lived in Public Housing, the CPHC is dedicated to tackling issues related to public housing by serving as a resource for lawmakers in Congress (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces $19.5 Million Commitment to Fight Crime and Support Law Enforcement in Albany Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $19.5 million in State investments to improve public safety in Albany, including a new $1 million commitment to the City of Albany Police Department and $500,000 for the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Governor Hochul's announcement came a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-316) on the Reforming Emergency Powers to Uphold the Balances and Limitations Inherent in the Constitution (REPUBLIC) Act (S. 4373), which aims to provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on Dec. 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Summary S. 4373, the Reforming Emergency Powers   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-314) on the Time to Choose Act of 2024 (S. 3810), which aims to prohibit conflict of interests among consulting firms that simultaneously contract with China and the U.S. government. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on Dec. 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Summary S. 3810, the Time to Choose Act of 2024, prohibits federal agencies from co  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Spanish Translation: La Gobernadora Hochul a Los Trabajadores Federales: Aqui en Nueva York, Decimos 'estan Contratados' La gobernadora Kathy Hochul lanzo hoy una nueva iniciativa "Estan Contratados" para reclutar a trabajadores talentosos del sector publico para el servicio estatal. Esta iniciativa surge mientras la nueva administracion federal utiliza el llamado Departamento de Eficiencia Gu  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Spanish Translation: La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia el Inicio de La Construccion de un Proyecto de Viviendas Asequibles de 433 Unidades en East Harlem La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anuncio hoy el inicio de la construccion de 1760 Third Avenue en East Harlem, un proyecto de viviendas asequibles y de apoyo de 433 unidades en East Harlem que es el primer proyecto residencial que se pone en marcha ut  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Stefanik Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Rename Historic Site "Saratoga National Battlefield Park" Washington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined by Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) reintroduced the Strengthening America's Turning Point Act to rename Saratoga National Historical Park to Saratoga National Battlefield Park. "I am always proud to share with my col  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Announces Progress on $30 Million Community Health Center, Strengthening Health Care Access to Families in Underserved Far Rockaway February 25, 2025 Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and CEO, NYC Health and Hospitals: Hey, good morning, everybody, and thank you for coming out to what will be the future Gotham Center in Far Rockaway. We're so glad to see you all. I'm Dr. Mitchell Katz. I'  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Public Safety During Illegal Walkouts at State Correctional Facilities Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the correction officer strikes across the State of New York. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's rem  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: LEADER JEFFRIES SHARES MARY BETH'S STORY Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to push back against the reckless Republican budget. They were joined by Mary Beth Cochran, who shared how she relies on SNAP and Medicaid to take care of her four adopted grandchildren. Mary Beth's remarks as delivered: H  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: LEADER JEFFRIES SHARES MARY BETH'S STORY Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to push back against the reckless Republican budget. They were joined by Mary Beth Cochran, who shared how she relies on SNAP and Medicaid to take care of her four adopted grandchildren. Mary Beth's remarks as delivered: Hello. My name is Mary Beth  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Sick Politicians Want Killers, Rapists Roaming Our Streets President Donald J. Trump is removing illegal immigrant killers, rapists, and drug dealers from our streets and sending them back where they belong -- but if politicians in so-called "sanctuary" locales had it their way, these vicious criminals would still be free to roam our streets. Here is a tiny sample of the illegal immigrant criminals arrested in "sanctuar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WITH 'DOGE' LISTING BUFFALO NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD OFFICE ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK AND UNCERTAINTY FOR WHAT'S NEXT, SCHUMER DEMANDS ANSWERS TO PROTECT WESTERN NEW YORK WORKERS & UNIONS' LABOR... Last Week, Staff At Buffalo's NLRB Office Found Out The Trump Admin & 'DOGE' Had Listed The Termination Of Their Office Causing Chaos; Staff Who Were Previously Told They   more