WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * 25 Canadian nationals connected to nationwide multi-million dollar "grandparent scam" charged in Vermont Burlington, Vt. - Canadian law enforcement provisionally arrested 23 Canadian nationals March 4 after they were indicted by federal grand jury in Vermont for participation in a "grandparent scam" uncovered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Flood Safety Awareness Week, Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Potential Ice Jam Flooding Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the week of March 9, 2025, as Flood Safety Awareness Week in New York State. The annual campaign, conducted in partnership with the National Weather Service, educates New Yorkers about flood dangers and how to prepare for any emergency involvin  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, 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 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Issues Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Guidance for Schools March 5, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in issuing guidance to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities outlining the benefits, legality, and importance of common diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Stops Trump Administration from Defunding Vital Medical and Scientific Research March 5, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general today stopped the Trump administration from slashing vital medical and scientific research funding. Attorney General James and the coalition secured a nationwide prelimina  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: * * * Binghamton Woman Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Escaping Federal Custody and Possessing with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine ALBANY, NEW YORK - Jade A. Pittsley, age 34, of Binghamton, New York, was sentenced today to 8 years in prison following her guilty plea to escaping from federal custody and possessing and intending to distribute methamph  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker's Joint Address Guest, Cameron McKenzie, Fired Federal Worker of Blairstown, New Jersey WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) will be joined by Cameron McKenzie at President Trump's Joint Address to Congress this evening. Against the backdrop of increased and uncharacteristic forest fires in New Jersey, McKenzie abruptly lost his job in the United States Forest Service as  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Officers Apprehend Canadian Citizen Arrested for Importation of Controlled Substances OGDENSBURG, N.Y. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Ogdensburg encountered a Canadian citizen entering the United States in a commercial vehicle with narcotics. On February 28, CBP officers encountered Raphael Leblond-Lacroix, a 32-year-o  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz: The Senate Has Allowed Its Oversight Muscle to Atrophy Cruz delivers opening statement at markup to subpoena docs over housing of illegal immigrants at Logan Airport WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee Executive Session to authorize subpoenas, Chairman Ted Cru  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Expose Harmful Impact of Reckless Republican Budget on New York City and Working Families BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Today, CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to highlight the impact of the reckless Republican budget on New York City and everyday Americans. Earlier this week, House Republic  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT EVERY AMERICAN'S RIGHT TO VOTE Morelle--along with other members of House Democratic Leadership--will be in Selma, Alabama for the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday this weekend (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, which has jurisdiction over federal elec  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Mourns the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement mourning the loss of his colleague Congressman Sylvester Turner, who represented the 18th Congressional District of Texas: "I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. I deeply   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Reintroduces Legislation Expanding IVF Access For New York Families Washington, D.C. - 3/5/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler reintroduced the IVF Access and Affordability Act to expand options for families to ease the financial burden of IVF services. This legislation establishes a tax credit of up to $20,000 for individuals and $40,000 for couples filing jointly to help offs  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Releases Statement After President Trump's Joint Address Washington, D.C. --On Tuesday evening, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement after President Trump's Joint Address to Congress: "Under the Trump Administration, the American Dream is being renewed. I was honored to be seated on the House floor to hear President Trump's remarks liv  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN SYLVESTER TURNER : March 5, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the passing of the Honorable Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston, Texas: "I'm heartbroken to have learned of the passing of m  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Coalition of House Democrats Demands President Trump Comply with Court Orders (WASHINGTON) - On Tuesday, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), along with Representatives Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), led a Democratic coalition of U.S. Representatives committed to strengthening American democracy and introduced a resolution   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on President Trump's Historic Joint Address to Congress Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today issued the following statement on President Trump's historic address to the Joint Session of Congress. "It has just been 43 days since President Trump was sworn in, and he has already accomplished more for the American people than any modern Preside  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Fund Sea Turtle Research and Rescue Assistance Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced their bipartisan and bicameral Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act, legislation to establish funding at the Department of Commerce for the rescue, recovery and research of sea turtles in Texas and across the United States. Text of the bill   more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and The Nature Conservancy Announce 92-Acre Addition to Owasco Flats Wildlife Management Area Complements Recent and Future Easement Purchases and Supports Governor Hochul's 2025 State of the State Goals and New York's 30 by 30 Initiative The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and The Nature Conservancy in New York today announced   more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces $1.35 Million Now Available Through the Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts Grant Program The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced $1.35 million is now available through the fourth round of the Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant Program to help conserve the benefits of forests  more

ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- 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, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Senate Judiciary Democrats File Misconduct Complaint Against Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove With New York State Bar March 04, 2025 Requesting a disciplinary investigation into Bove, SJC Dems cite inappropriate conduct by Bove involving the dismissal of charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * EPA Takes a Step Forward in Environmental Progress with Removal of Mercury Refining Superfund Site from Superfund National Priorities List Colonie and Guilderland, N.Y. - Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking a step forward by announcing the deletion of the Mercury Refining Superfund site in the towns of Colonie and Guilderland, New York, from the Superfund N  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Financial Services Highlights Support for Effort to Roll Back Biden-ERA CFPB Overdraft Rule The House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is considering H.J. Res 59, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ''Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions," which   more

BROOKLYN, New York, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Former Nassau County Police Detective Convicted of Lying to the FBI to Cover Up His Work for the Bonanno Crime Family The Bonanno Crime Family Paid Hector Rosario to Protect Their Illegal Gambling Parlors and Shut Down Rival Locations on Long Island Operated by Other Crime Families Hector Rosario, a former detective with the Nassau County Police Departm  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats, Allies Stand with Sanctuary City Mayors, Demand Congress Protect Communities Amidst Federal Funding Threats Representatives gathered ahead of the House Oversight Committee hearing as the Trump administration escalates attacks on American cities with "sanctuary" policies WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Congressman Rob Menendez Jr. (NJ-08), and allies ga  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Newark worksite enforcement operation results in 16 arrests NEWARK, N.J. -- On Feb. 26, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel joined U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Port of New York/Newark in conducting an unannounced inspection of a CBP-bonded warehouse in North Bergen, New Jersey, to ensure individuals working in government  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Announces Guests for President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Tonight 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 killed by an illegal immigrant in a drunk-driving accident in Louisiana, a tragedy tha  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson: Trump's Blatant Lies About Social Security Must Not Go Unanswered Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement blasting President Trump's repeated blatant lies about Social Security during his Joint Address to Congress, where he falsely asserted (link is external) many people as old as   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON GMA: "COSTS ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO GO UP AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL BE HURT" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos where he emphasized that while Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, he gave no concrete plans in his Joint Session Speech to do so. GEORGE ST  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON GMA: "COSTS ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO GO UP AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL BE HURT" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos where he emphasized that while Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, he gave no concrete plans in his Joint Session Speech to do so. GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: Let's hear n  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE JOINT ADDRESS Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump delivered one of the most divisive presidential addresses in American history. He did not try to unite the country or speak to the serious economic challenges facing everyday Americans. Instead, President Trump promoted the reckless Re  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE JOINT ADDRESS Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump delivered one of the most divisive presidential addresses in American history. He did not try to unite the country or speak to the serious economic challenges facing everyday Americans. Instead, President Trump promoted the reckless Republican budget that sets   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SYLVESTER TURNER Washington, DC - Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner: The House Democratic Caucus family is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Though he was newly elected to the Congress, Rep. Tur  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SYLVESTER TURNER Washington, DC - Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner: The House Democratic Caucus family is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Though he was newly elected to the Congress, Rep. Turner had a long and disting  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss Donald Trump's address to Congress and the lies and conspiracy theories he peddled throughout. BRIAN TYLER COHEN: Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for joining. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good to s  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss Donald Trump's address to Congress and the lies and conspiracy theories he peddled throughout. BRIAN TYLER COHEN: Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for joining. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good to see you. BRIAN TYLER COHE  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE MUST ALWAYS STAND UP FOR OUR VETERANS" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event with veterans whose lives are being turned upside down by the Trump administration and House Republicans. Leader Jeffries: It is with a heavy heart that we gather here today having received the news that our dear c  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE MUST ALWAYS STAND UP FOR OUR VETERANS" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event with veterans whose lives are being turned upside down by the Trump administration and House Republicans. Leader Jeffries: It is with a heavy heart that we gather here today having received the news that our dear colleague and tremendous pu  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis issued the following statement regarding President Trump's Joint Address to Congress. "In his first 40 days, President Trump secured our border, deported gang members and hardened criminals, delivered $1.7 trillion in private investment, protected women's sports, and secur  more

NEW YORK, March 5 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Delivers Testimony to U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee March 5, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today provided testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee, focusing on the city's "sanctuary city" status and what the administration has done to keep New Yorkers safe. Below are Mayor Adams' remarks,  more

NEW YORK, March 5 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, NYCEDC, and HPD Announce Next Steps on Project That Will Provide Over 1,000 New Units of Mixed-Income Housing, New Older Adult Center for Local Residents March 5, 2025 100 Gold Project Will Have Minimum of 25 Percent Units Designated as Affordable Housing City to Deliver New, Updated Older Adult Center for Current Residents, Increasing Quality of Services to New Yorkers Without Disruption in   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG CALLS FOR HALTING PLANS TO GUT SOCIAL SECURITY; URGES SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES INCLUDING THOSE IN QUEENS NOT TO BE CLOSED WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today called for the halting of any plan that seeks to gut Social Security including the closing of Social Security offices such as those in her congressional district in Queens. In a letter she and other Members of Congress   more

NEW YORK, March 6 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA Announces Two Open-Gangway Trains Now Operating on the G Line The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit today debuted two open-gangway cars on the line, making it the second subway line to have open-gangway trains. train passengers now have a 15% chance of riding an open-gangway car every time they ride. Open-gangway trains first operated on th  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * DiNapoli Report Looks at New York City Metro Area's Import and Export Economies Tariffs Could Have Wide-Ranging Implications for Consumers and Businesses The New York City Metropolitan Area accounted for more than $103 billion, or 69%, of the value of goods imported to New York state. In 2023, Europe provided the largest share of goods by value to the metropolitan area among al  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance issued the following news release: * * * NYS Tax Department Offers Free Tax Filing Help in Genesee County for Eligible Taxpayers The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged eligible New Yorkers to take advantage of its free Taxpayer Assistance Program. Certified NYS Tax Department staff will guide eligible taxpayers as they electronically prepare and file their basic federal and state  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: * * * Nigerian Citizen Admits Guilt in Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracies Causing More Than $1.7 Million in Losses David Daniyan Admits Supervising Conspiracies Led by Nigerian Citizen Oluwaseun Adekoya ALBANY, NEW YORK - David Daniyan, a/k/a "Bamikole Laniyan," a/k/a "David Enfield," a/k/a "Africa," age 60, of Brooklyn, New York, pled guilty today  more

BROOKLYN, New York, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Ninedee Gang Member Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Murder of Former Federal Witness Brooklyn Street Gang Plotted Retaliatory Murder of Shatavia Walls at the Pink Houses Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Quintin Green, also known as "Wild Child," was sentenced by United States District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall to 35 years' imprisonment f  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport will co-host New Bedford Whaling Museum's Navy Day on March 22 NEWPORT, R.I. - The 2025 edition of Navy Day at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, hosted in conjunction with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, will be held March 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the museum located at 18 Johnny Cake Hill in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. t  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Warns DOGE's Indiscriminate Cuts, Sloppy Work, and Lack of Transparency will Backfire on Republicans & Harm U.S. Taxpayers WATCH: Sen. Reed says DOGE doesn't want efficient government, it wants to weaken government, blackout oversight & serve Trump and Musk's interests at the expense of taxpayers WASHINGTON, DC - Who is in charge of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)? W  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 3, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my sincere thanks to my Communications Director, DJ Griffin, who recently ended his tenure with my office. A proud graduate of Colgate University, DJ began his Washington, DC career as a Senior Associate Director of Research for the Republican National Committee. The White Plains, New   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy, Sen. Lee Introduce Legislation to Deport the International Criminal Court (ICC) Out of NYC March 5, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) have introduced the ICC Out of NYC Act (link is external), legislation that would forbid United Nations properties in New York, NY from being used, leased, or occupied by representatives or employees of the Internat  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Rep. Sewell Introduces the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Ahead of the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday Washington, D.C. - Today, ahead of the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the historic Selma to Montgomery March, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) led every House Democrat in introducing H.R. 14, the John R. Le  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 4, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the extraordinary artistic achievements and cultural contributions of internationally acclaimed artist Didier William. Born in Haiti and raised in North Miami, Mr. William has made an indelible mark on the art world, using his talent to elevate stories of identity, res  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: * * * Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl ALBANY, NEW YORK - Terrell Bell, age 27, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty today to possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl. Acting United States Attorney Daniel Hanlon and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Chip Roy: Kick International Criminal Court Out of NYC! WASHINGTON -Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) have introduced the ICC Out of NYC Act, legislation that would forbid United Nations properties in New York, NY from being used, leased, or occupied by representatives or employees of the International Criminal Court, which has long worked against America and her allies.   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey, Cornyn Reintroduce Legislation to Fund Sea Turtle Research and Rescue Assistance Bill Text (PDF) Washington (March 5, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and co-author of the Green New Deal resolution, and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced their bipartisan and bicameral Sea Turtle Rescue  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress "The cost of living is too damn high in New York and across America. Yet President Trump's address to Congress failed to offer a single meaningful solution to the affordability crisis. "In fact, we heard the exact opposite: plan after plan that would raise costs on consumers. The President doubled down on his  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Statement on President Trump's Historic Joint Address To Congress March 5, 2025 Washington, D.C. - United States Ambassador-Designate to the United Nations Elise Stefanik released the following statement. "In just one month under President Trump, Americans have experienced record results and the renewal of the American Dream with the triumphant return of strong leadership to the Oval Of  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suffolk PBA President Lou Civello To Attend President Trump's Joint Address to Congress as Congressman Nick LaLota's Guest Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) announced that he will attend President Donald J. Trump's Address to the Joint Session of Congress, accompanied by his special guest, Lou Civello, President of the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association (PBA). "It is an   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Demands Actions to Restore NOAA Amidst Trump Administration Cuts WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, rebuking the Trump Administration for exacting mass layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Over the last month and a half, some of the hundreds of employees fired from NOAA have expre  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Lambasts Trump for Commodifying the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), released the following statement in response to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress. "What we got from that address was lies, lies, and more lies. This Joint Address is supposed to be a moment to meet the American people where they are at -- to outline a strong plan to better thei  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville: "Every Republican Voted to Protect Women, Every Democrat Voted Against It" "My Democrat colleagues either hate Donald Trump so bad or they just think that they know better than everybody else." WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Senate Republican Leadership's weekly press conference to discuss last night's vote on his bill, the Protection of Women and Gi  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * U.S. Marshals Apprehend MS-13 Fugitive in North Carolina Winston-Salem, NC - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF), working with the USMS NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force and assisted by the Winston-Salem Police Department and U.S. Immigration Enforcement and Removal Operations, arrested at approximately 11:45 a.m. today a  more

BROOKLYN, New York, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * United States Attorney Durham Launches the Eastern District of New York's Transnational Criminal Organizations Strike Force Strike Force Focuses on Dismantling Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York John J. Durham announced today the creation and launch of the Eastern District of New York's Tr  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * We'll Find You, Hold You Accountable: Exercise Proves U.S. Can Find Nuclear Event Perpetrators The Defense Department and a team of interagency partners led by the FBI engaged in an iteration of the Prominent Hunt exercise to validate the team's ability to gather evidence to support presidential decision-making during a nuclear attack scenario. "The Prominent Hunt exercise series not only tests the U.S. g  more