CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: * * * As City Mayors Prepare to Testify in Washington, ACLU of Illinois Notes that Donald Trump is not a King As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to join other mayors in discussing immigration policy before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in Washington, the ACLU of Illinois warns that this highly performative hearing must be viewed as part of an eff  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * At Joint Session: Coalition of House Democrats Demands President Trump Comply with Court Orders Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, as President Donald Trump addressed a Joint Session of Congress, a Democratic coalition of U.S. Representatives committed to strengthening American democracy introduced a resolution to hold the President accountable for ignoring the power of the Judicial Branch. Represent  more

ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Conviction and Sentencing of Father and Daughter Who Stole Over $230,000 from an Elderly New Yorker March 4, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction and sentencing of Frank Whittaker, 56, of Kingston, NY, and his daughter Christine Ellsworth, 39, of Accord, NY, for stealing more than $230,000 from a vuln  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Pamela Bondi Appoints John A. Sarcone III as U.S. Attorney ALBANY, NEW YORK - Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed John A. Sarcone III as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York. Mr. Sarcone will start on March 17. As United States Attorney, Mr. Sarcone will serve as the Northern District of New York's c  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Member Day Hearing WASHINGTON - Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) opened today's Full Committee Hearing titled, "Member Day: Committee on House Administration." Chairman Steil's full opening statement as prepared for delivery: Today the Committee on House Administration continues   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Strong Opens FEMA Hearing: "Our States and Localities Deserve All the Help They Can Get in Protecting People's Lives and Property" WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Rep. Dale Strong (R-AL), chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, delivered the following opening statement during a hearing to evaluate the current   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Questions Premise of Hearing on Lawfare Says Trump "has committed more crimes than all the other presidents put together" WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today spoke about the legitimacy of state and federal prosecutions of Donald Trump at a hearing titled "Leg  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy on Tariffs: "Hardworking Families Will Pay The Price" Canada Immediately Levied 25% Retaliatory Tariffs On U.S. Goods, Standing To Hike The Cost Of Consumer Good WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement as President Trump's levied tariffs on Canada: "Trump's tariffs, now officially implemented, have already created economic turmo  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Statement Following Trump's Address to Congress Kennedy: "Once Again, When Presented With An Opportunity To Unite The Country, President Trump Chose Division" WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his address to a Joint Session of Congress: "Once again, when presented with an opportunity to unite   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Urges President to Preserve Resettlement Programs For Afghan Allies Washington, D.C. - 3/4/2025... Today, Congressmen Mike Lawler (NY-17), Michael McCaul (TX-10), and Richard Hudson (NC-09) sent a letter to President Trump urging him to keep in place the State Department's Office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) and its Enduring Welcome program. These program  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Urges Social Security Administration to Keep White Plains Hearing Office Open Washington, D.C. - 3/4/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and George Latimer (NY-16) sent a letter calling on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to reverse its December 2024 decision to close the White Plains Office of Hearings Operations. This is the only Social Security Hearing Office   more

NEW YORK, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Daycare Operator Sentenced To 45 Years In Prison In Connection With Fentanyl Poisoning Of Four Children At A Bronx Daycare Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that GREI MENDEZ was sentenced to 45 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl out of a daycare in the Bronx, New York, which resulted i  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSFR) -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially removed one site entirely and partially deleted three others from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The decision follows an extensive review process confirming that all necessary cleanup actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) have been completed at these locations. Among the sites affected, the Mercury Refining, Inc. site in Colonie, Ne  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at multiple airports across the country. These changes, set to take effect on March 4, 2025, aim to enhance safety and efficiency in the National Airspace System by incorporating new navigational facilities, adapting to evolving air traffic requirements, and addressing newly identifi  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino, Gillibrand, Schumer, Nadler, Kean, Goldman Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Fix World Trade Center Health Program Funding Shortfall WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Tom Kean (R-NJ), and Dan   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Hosts Army Veteran and DHS Employee Recently Fired by DOGE for Joint Address to Congress; Announces Support for Protect Veteran Jobs Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced today that her guest for the 2025 Joint Address to Congress will be Ricky Sanchez, a U.S. Army veteran, and former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employee from New York's Fourth Congressi  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his Joint Address to Congress: "I'm focused on the priorities that matter to Long Islanders: taking on our cost-of-living crisis, fixing our broken immigration system, and keeping our communities and law enforcement safe  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Garbarino, Gillibrand, Schumer, Nadler, Kean Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fix World Trade Center Health Program Funding Shortfall Without Congressional Action, the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) Must Start Turning Away Survivors and First Responders, Cut Back Access to Care by 2028 Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02),   more

ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Launch of First Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) in Central New York Region Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a new Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) which will provide services in the Central New York Region under the direction of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). MMUs offer a wide range of addiction services, including medication for ad  more

ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Convenes a Roundtable with Farmers and Agriculture Leaders, Discussing Tariffs, Global Competitiveness and Economic Resiliency Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul convened a roundtable with farmers and agriculture leaders impacted by the Trump administration's tariff policy. The Governor discussed global competitiveness and international markets in the wake of the Trump Admin  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Demands Trump Lift Illegal Freeze on US Assistance to Ukraine Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned President Trump's announcement that he has illegally frozen Congressionally approved U.S. assistance to Ukraine and called on the Administration to release its hold: "   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Trump Undermining American Security Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Commit  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks to Introduce Resolutions Terminating Trump's Authority to Impose Tariffs on Canada & Mexico Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement condemning President Trump's misuse of emergency authorities to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico and announcing hi  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Trump is Undermining American Security Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intellig  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated Feb. 26, 2025, from Environmental Defense Fund: * * * To: Solomon Greene Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy Development & Research Department of Housing & Urban Development Re: Request for Information Regarding Resilience Measures and Insurance Coverage Docket No. FR-6505-N-01 * * * Environmental Defense Fund ("EDF") respectfully submits th  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Announces Guests for President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Tonight For Immediate Release March 4, 2025 Contact: Athina Lawson The Blaze: "Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will be hosting Olivia Hayes, the widow of Wesley Hayes, for President Donald Trump's joint congressional address Tuesday, Blaze News has exclusively learned. Hayes' husband was kille  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Illegal alien who threatened ICE agent's life arrested in connection with human smuggling ring, deaths of 7 LOS ANGELES -- An illegal alien from Guatemala was arrested on a four-count indictment alleging he led one of the largest human smuggling organizations in the United States. The ring allegedly smuggled approximately 20,000 illegal immigrants from  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * In Letter to Bondi, Ranking Members Raskin and Crockett Demand Answers on DOJ's Corrupt Bargain with Mayor Adams and Attempted Cover-Up Ranking Members Tell DOJ: Stop Retaliating Against Prosecutors Who Refused Corrupt Orders Washington, D.C. (March 3, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Comm  more

NEW YORK, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Irish And U.K. Nationals Charged With Multi-State Construction Fraud That Targeted Vulnerable Homeowners Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Leslie R. Backschies, the Acting Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES JOINT ADDRESS GUESTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am honored to announce that I have invited Ms. Pamela Lockley of East New York, Ms. Gretchen Jefferson of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Ms. Kateryna (Kate) Myron of Gravesend to attend tonight's Joint Address as my guests. Ms. Pamel  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES JOINT ADDRESS GUESTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am honored to announce that I have invited Ms. Pamela Lockley of East New York, Ms. Gretchen Jefferson of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Ms. Kateryna (Kate) Myron of Gravesend to attend tonight's Joint Address as my guests. Ms. Pamela Lockley has been living   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LIDER JEFFRIES EN UNIVISION: "LOS DEMOCRATAS SEGUIREMOS LUCHANDO EN EL CONGRESO, EN LAS CORTES Y EN COMUNIDADES POR TODO EL PAIS" [LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: "DEMOCRATS WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT BACK IN THE CONGRESS, IN THE COURTS AND THROUGHOUT COMMUNITIES ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY"] Miami, FL - Hoy, el Lider de los Democratas Hakeem Jeffries aparecio en Despierta America, donde enfatizo que los   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: * * * Lisa G. Johnston Named Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Lisa G. Johnston has been named the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. As Acting United States Attorney, Johnston is the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern District of   more

NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Appoints Amber Cartwright as Executive Director of Mayor's Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Amber Cartwright as the executive director of the Mayor's Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. Cartwright enters into the role with nearly three decades of experience in child care and early childho  more

NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Health + Hospitals CEO Dr. Katz Announce Expansion of Innovative Program to Keep More Medically-Vulnerable Homeless New Yorkers Out of Shelters Expansion Will Allow 100 More Patients Experiencing Homelessness a Place to Stay for up to 90 Days After Major Health Event Medical Respite Program Helps Improve Health Outcomes for Patients, Reduces Hospital Stays, and Provides Access to Health  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Demands Trump Lift Illegal Freeze on US Assistance to Ukraine Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned President Trump's announcement that he has illegally frozen Congressionally approved U.S. assistance to Ukraine and called on the Administration to release its   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks to Introduce Resolutions Terminating Trump's Authority to Impose Tariffs on Canada & Mexico Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement condemning President Trump's misuse of emergency authorities to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico and annou  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Mexican Citizen Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine in Saratoga Springs ALBANY, NEW YORK - Mauro Esparza-Gutierrez, age 39 and a citizen of Mexico, pled guilty today to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Acting United States Attorney Daniel Hanlon and Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III o  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Mexican Citizen Sentenced in Alien Smuggling Conspiracy PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK - Francisco Montalvo-Grenada, age 26, and a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced today to 36 months in prison for his role in an alien smuggling conspiracy. Acting United States Attorney Daniel Hanlon and Chief Patrol Agent Robert N. Garcia of United States Borde  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA and Google Public Sector Announce Preventive Track Maintenance Pilot Program Cost-Effective Program Retrofits Subway Trains with Sensors and Leverages Cloud and AI Capabilities to Detect and Analyze Potential Track Defects Enhances Track Inspection Process, Making Subway System Safer and More Reliable The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced a pil  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news: * * * State Department of Agriculture Reminds Eligible Farmers Registration is Open for New York's 2025 Farm Employer Overtime Credit Advance Encourages Eligible Farmers to Register Now and Begin Recordkeeping for the January 1 - July 31 Period to Receive Reimbursement Later This Year The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) today reminded eligible farmers th  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge Federal Uncertainty Requires Cautious Fiscal Preparation New York City increased its expectations for its surplus in fiscal year (FY) 2025 to $2.34 billion, largely as a result of stronger tax revenue projections and a reduction in the cost of providing services to asylum seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * State Department of Transportation to Host Public Information Meeting on Proposed Bridge and Culvert Replacement Project in Erie County Open House Set for Wednesday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Evans Center Volunteer Fire Department The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. pe  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 27 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * BIRD Energy Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Develop Green Energy Alternative to Emergency Generators New York Power Authority to Collaborate with Israeli-based Phinergy on Aluminum-Air Energy Storage Demonstration Project WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Phinergy, an Israeli developer and manufacturer of clean energy solutions, are being awarded a $1.5 milli  more

ALBANY, New York, March 3 -- Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., operating as National Grid, has reached a joint proposal agreement with key New York State agencies regarding the construction of underground transmission lines to serve Micron Technology's new fabrication facilities in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County. The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has now opened a period for public comment on the proposal. Case 24-T-0120 involves National Grid's petition for a Certificate of Enviro  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Naval Reservist Charged With Paying Bribe To Obtain Department Of Defense Identification Cards For Unauthorized Individuals, Including A Chinese National Jacksonville, Florida - Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announces that Raymond Andres Zumba (27, Staten Island, NY) has been arrested and charged by indictment with bribery of a public official.  more

NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 756 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated that steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and  WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which "represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to address the ongoing crisis at R  more

NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 757 WHEREAS, it is of utmost importance to protect the health and safety of all persons in the custody of the Department of Correction ("DOC"), and of all officers and persons who work in the City of New York jails and who transport persons in custody to court and other facilities, and the public; and  WHEREAS, over 80 provisions in the various Court Orders entered in Nunez v. City  more

NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 758 WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and  WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while continuing to serve the tens  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress, Including New Testimonials from PPL Facilitator and CDPAP Personal Assistant Nearly 95,000 Consumers and Nearly 95,000 Workers Have Either Started or Completed the Registration Process "It's clear they [PPL] are working hard to ensure every Consumer and Personal Assistant who is willing to engage  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 27 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * NYPA Employees Recognized With EPRI Technology Transfer Awards Promising Research Focuses on Electric Vehicles, Vegetation and Wildlife Management, and Decarbonization Five New York Power Authority (NYPA) employees have been selected to receive prestigious 2024 EPRI Technology Transfer Awards for implementing collaborative research to the electricity sector and its customers. The an  more

ALBANY, New York, March 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has revoked the Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCNs) and cancelled associated tariffs for 157 telecommunications companies that failed to comply with state regulations. The action, announced in a notice issued February 28, 2025, follows a January 28th order giving non-compliant companies until February 27th to file required Telecommunications Carrier Critical Information (TCCI) forms. The PSC's o  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy Announces Opening of Annual Student Exhibit Featuring Art Inspired by the Empire State Plaza Art Collection Student Art From 17 Area School Districts on View at the Empire State Plaza Exhibit Reception on Thursday, March 13, to Feature Capital Region Arts Educator, Activist, and Muralist Jade Warrick as Guest Speaker New York Stat  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Queens Resident Joins Rep. Gregory W. Meeks for Trump's First Joint Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) will be joined by federal contractor Adam Whiteman, as his guest to Donald Trump's first address to a Joint Session of Congress. Adam Whiteman is part of the growing list of federal contractors who are being impacted by Trump's unlawful actions towards f  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Dangerous Judicial Power Grab Washington, D.C. (March 4, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing on Republic  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scanlon's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Dangerous Judicial Power Grab Washington, D.C. (March 4, 2025)--Today, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, delivered opening r  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * U.S. Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Announces Fifth-Generation Farmer Karin Reeves of Baldwinsville as His Guest for President Trump's Joint Address to Congress on March 4 Reeves Farms began in the late 1800's and grows vegetables and berries on more than 1000 acres with a seasonal workforce of 80-90 people WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion today announced t  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., the Board of Regents, and State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on the Passing of Hazel Dukes Hazel Dukes was a trailblazer whose lifelong dedication to civil rights and education transformed countless lives across New York State and beyond. Her staunch and unwavering advocacy for equity in education opened doors for generations of   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ADDRESS TO CONGRESS (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's Joint Address to Congress: "Tonight's speech was exactly what we've come to expect from Donald Trump--more meaningless promises designed to distract from the reckless and destructi  more

ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton I am honored that Governor Kathy Hochul has entrusted me to carry out the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) critical work. My mission is clear: tangible results to deliver clean air and water for every New Yorker while protecting the environment and our invaluab  more

ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul "At my direction, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has placed 15 individuals on leave in connection with the death of Messiah Nantwi, a 22-year-old individual incarcerated at Mid-State Correctional Facility. While the investigation into this incident is ongoing, early reports point to extremely disturbing conduct leading to Mr. Nantwi  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Statement on Kathy Hochul's Failed Leadership Putting Correctional Officers at Significant Risk Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement. "New York Governor Kathy Hochul's disgraceful termination of hardworking correctional officers is the outrageous culmination of Hochul and Albany Democrats anti-law enforcement, Halt Act, Defund the Police agenda punishing our brav  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Will Vote to Protect Women and Girls' Sports 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, most Americans are familiar with Title IX. "That was the landmark legislation designed to create equal spaces and opportunities  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Ambassador-Designate To The United Nations Elise Stefanik Delivers Address At Anti-Defamation League's "Never Is Now" Summit, The World's Largest Summit on Combating Antisemitism New York, N.Y.- United States Ambassador-Designate to the United Nations Elise Stefanik spoke at the Anti-Defamation League's "Never Is Now" Summit, the world's largest summit on combating antisemitism. Read U.S. Am  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Customs and Border Protection Fraud Investigative Strike Team (FIST) at the Port of New York/Newark For More Information Editor's Note: Please e-mail anthony.bucci@cbp.dhs.gov for photos Unannounced Inspection with Homeland Security Investigations & Immigration and Customs Enforcement NEWARK, NJ. - On February 26, U. S. Customs and Border Protection  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Champions Fairness, Safety for Women and Girls in Sports Votes to Advance the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today issued a statement after the Senate failed to clear a procedural hurdle to advance S.9, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, to preserve Title IX protections for female athlete  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tim Kaine, Representatives Mike Lawler, Salud Carbajal Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Proposal to Make Child Care More Affordable WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) along with U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) today introduced the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workfo  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Velazquez Announces Guest for Presidential Joint Session Address WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) announced that Denise Gutierrez Robles will be her guest to tonight's Joint Address to Congress by President Trump. Denise Gutierrez Robles, originally from El Salvador and a longtime New York resident, is a passionate advocate for transgender and immigrant comm  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Velazquez Slams Trump's Tariffs as Direct Attack on U.S. Families and Small Businesses WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement after the implementation of President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico: "Trump's tariffs are nothing more than a tax hike on hardworking families and small businesses. Instead of fighting inflation,   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * What They Are Saying: Leaders and Advocates Applaud Congresswoman Garcia's Reintroduction of the American Dream and Promise Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -Last week, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) reintroduced the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, a crucial piece of legislation that would provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED recipients. Th  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump is Removing Killers, Rapists and Drug Dealers from Our Streets President Donald J. Trump has launched the largest criminal illegal immigrant deportation operation in American history -- and despite resistance from Democrat politicians in so-called "sanctuary cities," illegal immigrant killers, rapists, and drug dealers have been taken off the streets in droves as the heroes of law enforcement are once agai  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump is Restoring Common Sense to Government President Donald J. Trump believes government should work for the people -- and his historic action has ensured government policies reflect the longstanding values of the Americans it serves. * President Trump designated English as the official language of the United States. * President Trump declared an end to lower standards in the name of discriminatory "divers  more

NEW YORK, March 5 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release: * * * WHITNEY MUSEUM HOSTS FREE PROGRAMS ALL MONTH LONG DURING FREE FRIDAY NIGHTS AND FREE SECOND SUNDAY The Whitney Museum of American Art is offering free admission, music, artist-led programs, artmaking activities, and more throughout March during Free Friday Nights and Free Second Sunday. Gather with family and friends to enjoy free programs and experience the exhibitions currently on view, includin  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WITH CONCLUSION OF OPTIMUM-MSG BLACKOUT, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES WRITE TO OPTIMUM WITH A SIMPLE DEMAND: GIVE FOLKS THEIR MONEY BACK With Conclusion of Optimum-MSG Blackout, Congressman Pat Ryan and Attorney General Letitia James Write to Optimum with a Simple Demand: Give Folks Their Money Back For eight weeks, Optimum and content providers failed to reach a deal, leavi  more