WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AMIDST HARMFUL CUTS, CLOSURES, AND UNCERTAINTY CONGRESSMAN RYAN'S C.A.R.E.S. VAN TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICAID, AND MEDICARE Amidst Harmful Cuts, Closures, and Uncertainty Congressman Ryan's C.A.R.E.S. Van to Provide Assistance with Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare Amidst cuts, closures and uncertainty with federal funding for critical programs including Social Security,  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Antitrust Subcommittee Ranking Member Nadler's Opening Statement at Hearing on NCAA and Antitrust Law Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Defend Medicaid Recipients' Freedom to Choose Their Doctors March 12, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 16 other attorneys general today filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to defend Medicaid recipients' right to choose their own health care providers, including reproductive   more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Health Care Helpline Recovers More Than $4.6 Million in Restitution and Savings For New Yorkers March 12, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released a report detailing the work of the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Health Care Helpline, a free service that recovered more than $4.6 million in restitution and savings for New  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Brandon Zurkan March 12, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Brandon Zurkan, who died on March 1, 2023 following an encounter with members of the Ontario County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) and City of Ca  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 12, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Northeast region - February 2025": * * * Regional prices were up 0.6 percent in February, up 3.9 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast region increased 0.6 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor S  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Leads Bipartisan Bill to Establish Space National Guard WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO-04) introduced the Space National Guard Establishment Act, new bipartisan legislation that would establish the Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force. While Space Force was created in 2019, it currently lacks a r  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy's Statement on the U.S. House Passing a Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Open Washington, D.C. - March 11th-- Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a clean Continuing Resolution that keeps the federal government open and functional: "Despite Democrats' attempt to shut down the   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Leads No Tax on LOSAP Act to Reward and Recruit Volunteer Firefighters Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today has introduced the No Tax on LOSAP Act, to raise the threshold of nontaxable LOSAP awards at the federal level from $600 a year to $12,000 a year. Additional cosponsors of the legislation include Representatives Andrew Garbarino (NY-2), Tom Suoz  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued a 82-page civil rights report in March 2025, entitled "Unconstitutional Crackdowns." The report was compiled by Research and Advocacy Director Corey Saylor and Research and Advocacy Coordinator Farah Afify. Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary CAIR research staff identify three standout trends in this report's findings: 1. CAIR's civil rights reports have told the story of American Muslims being targeted due to   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Hickenlooper Lead Bill to Establish Space National Guard Washington, D.C. \--To enhance the work of active duty United States Space Force (USSF) members with a dedicated unit of space warfighting professionals with specialized space education, training and experience, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado) introduced the Space Guard Establishment Act. The bill would  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and State Parks Announce Annual Spring Family Fishing Festival at Belmont Lake on April 5 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced the annual Spring Family Fishing Festival on Saturday, April 5, at Belmont Lake State Park. In addition to DEC and  more

NEW YORK, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Dominican National Extradited For Murder, Narcotics, And Firearms Charges 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 today that MARCO TULIO FERNANDEZ-RODRIGUEZ, wa  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Helps NJ and NY Businesses and Municipalities Meet Environmental Goals New York, N.Y. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's regional office helps businesses and municipalities across New York and New Jersey protect human health, improve local infrastructure and foster strong economic growth by offering direct technical assistance. From helping businesses navigate complex environment  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSFR) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an order barring Harpreet Singh from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States for a period of 10 years. This decision, effective March 13, 2025, follows Singh's conviction on multiple felony charges related to drug importation, fraudulent transportation, money laundering, and obstruction of justice. The order was made under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and reflects the  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Financial Services Committee Examines Legislation to Create A Framework for Payment Stablecoins The House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), held a hearing entitled, "Examining a Federal Framework for Payment Stablecoins and Consequences of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency." The hearing examined the promise of b  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Gillen Demands Clean Water for Hempstead Residents; Highlights Local Hero at Transportation and Infrastructure Hearing WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) delivered remarks before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Development hearing entitled: Water Infrastructure and Financing. Below is a video of h  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Gillen: The Republican Spending Bill Cuts $30 Million in Direct Support for My District. It's a Bad Deal for Nassau County. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement: "The Republican spending bill on the Floor today is a bad deal for Nassau County. If the Senate adopts this bill, it would cut nearly $30 million in direct support t  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Schumer Lead 18 Democrats In Calling On Trump Administration To Halt And Reverse Contract Cancellations Impacting Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits 585 Canceled Contracts Included Those Supporting Implementation of Bipartisan PACT Act, Helping Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits Access Health Care and Benefits Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senate Minority Leader Chuc  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Wyden Slam Republican Efforts To Slash Medicaid By Hundreds Of Billions, Call On Trump Administration To Provide Answers On Full Impact To Older Americans Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, and Ron Wyden, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, led a group of 14 senators to demand answers on Republican efforts to slash Me  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Capital Region Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Village of Catskill will receive $10 million in funding as the Capital Region winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and the Town and Village of Greenwich and the Village of Athens will each receive $4.5 mil  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Commencement of $8.8 Million Road Rehabilitation Project in Oneida County Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a $8.8 million road rehabilitation project in the Village of Clinton, Oneida County, is underway, which will enhance safety and improve travel along two key roadways serving the Mohawk Valley. The project will restore road surfaces, add new sidewalks a  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Dr. Hazel N. Dukes Civic Leadership Initiative to Honor the Late Civil Rights Legend Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York's Office of Service and Civic Engagement will be named to honor the memory of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, the legendary New York civil rights leader. The Dr. Hazel N. Dukes Civic Leadership Initiative will be charged with promoting civic an  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON GOVERNMENT FUNDING LEGISLATION Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: We strongly support a four-week continuing resolution that keeps the government open and allows Congress the time to reach a final agreement that meet  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON GOVERNMENT FUNDING LEGISLATION Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: We strongly support a four-week continuing resolution that keeps the government open and allows Congress the time to reach a final agreement that meets the needs of the America  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Meeks, Booker, Tri-Caucus Chairs Introduce Resolution Praising Foreign Affairs Fellowships Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Yvette Clarke, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus; Adriano Espaillat, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; Grace Meng, Chair of the Congressional A  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal to Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump from Weaponizing WWII-Era Law Against Immigrants WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, will be introducing the No Round Up Act, legislation to repeal the long-dormant immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as th  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Klobuchar & Warner Formally File Legislation to Undo President Trump's Senseless Taxes on Canadian Goods WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, (D-VA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) formally filed legislation to undo President Donald Trump's wildly unpopular tariffs on Canadian goods, w  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Keeping New York Moving: Governor Hochul Celebrates Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road's On-Time Performance Milestones Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad trains are achieving significant milestones so far in 2025, with high on-time performance records and strong ridership gains, bui  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * KENNEDY, CURTIS, LEE, INTRODUCE BILL TO BLOCK WALL STREET CONTROL OF UTAH'S PUBLIC LANDS Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Representative Mike Kennedy (R-UT-03), along with Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mike Lee (R-UT), introduced the Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act, legislation aiming to protect Utah's public lands from takeover by Wall Street activists and foreign investors. The bill would prohib  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Kiley Holds Hearing on the Benefits of School Choice Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Committee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Education Without Limits: Explori  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown While Supporting Veterans, Military, Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after voting in favor of keeping the government open. The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2025 keeps the federal government funded and open for the people until September 30, 2025. "This week, I prou  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Carbajal Introduce Bicameral Proposal to Make Child Care More Affordable Washington, D.C. - 3/12/2025... Last week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) along with Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act - bipartisan, bicameral legislation that together form a bold pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REPUBLICANS GUTTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Trump administration's decision to gut the Department of Education is a reckless, foolish and vicious act designed to rip away high-quality education from our most vulnerable children. It is intended to disorient a  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REPUBLICANS GUTTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Trump administration's decision to gut the Department of Education is a reckless, foolish and vicious act designed to rip away high-quality education from our most vulnerable children. It is intended to disorient and distract the American p  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS REMAIN COMMITTED TO BUILDING AN AFFORDABLE ECONOMY AND DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a press conference to highlight that while Dona  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS REMAIN COMMITTED TO BUILDING AN AFFORDABLE ECONOMY AND DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a press conference to highlight that while Donald Trump and Republicans a  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSFR) -- The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has announced the availability of funding for basic field grants to support civil legal aid organizations across the United States and its territories. The funding, contingent on congressional appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026, aims to ensure access to high-quality legal representation for low-income individuals facing civil legal matters. The grants will commence in January 2026 and will be awarded to eligible organizations  more

BROOKLYN, New York, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Long Island Tax Preparer Indicted for Tax and Covid Loan Fraud Schemes Resulting in Losses of $12 Million Defendant Allegedly Received Over $2 Million in Illegal Proceeds From Fraudulent Tax Returns and PPP Loan Funds Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, a 42-count indictment was unsealed charging Damaris Beltre, formerly a tax pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Meeks Delivers Floor Remarks on Speaker Johnson Preventing a Vote on Trump's Tariffs Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today gave remarks on the House floor during the rules debate on the budget Continuing Resolution (CR), criticizing Speaker Johnson fo  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- The Village of Angelica has secured a further postponement for its proposed electric tariff revisions, with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) also granting a waiver for newspaper publication of the postponement. Case 24-E-0544, concerning the Village's application to establish a new service classification (S.C.) designated as S.C. No. 5 - Individual Service Agreements, has been extended to May 1, 2025. Originally filed on September 20, 2024, the pr  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has proposed significant increases in its electric and gas delivery rates, prompting the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to schedule public statement hearings to gather community feedback. Con Edison filed amendments to its tariff schedules on January 31, 2025, requesting a $1.6 billion increase in electric delivery revenues (an 11.4% total revenue increase, or 18% base delivery increase) and  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- The New York Municipal Power Agency (NYMPA) has received approval for a further postponement of its proposed tariff revisions, with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) also granting a waiver for certain procedural requirements. Case 24-E-0498, concerning NYMPA's proposed modifications to its electric tariff schedule (P.S.C. No. 1), has been extended to June 1, 2025. Originally filed on September 4, 2024, the revisions aim to implement a generic formu  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking public comments on a proposed standard to implement the All-Electric Buildings Act, a key component of the state's climate goals. The Act, aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels, mandates all-electric construction in new buildings. The PSC has issued a notice regarding Case 25-M-0149, inviting stakeholders to comment on a White Paper filed by the Department of Public Service (DPS) staff. The White Pa  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the availability of $350,000 in intervenor funding for municipal and other parties to participate in the review of a proposed 89.7-mile underground transmission line project. The project, dubbed the Propel NY Energy Project, is proposed by New York Transco LLC and the New York Power Authority. The project, detailed in Case 24-T-0446, seeks to construct and operate transmission lines spanning Suffolk,   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Condemns Trump Cuts to the Dept. Of Education Office for Civil Rights Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's massive layoffs to the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), including closure of the New York office. The OCR enforces Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, protecting s  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA-ISRO Mission Will Map Farmland From Planting to Harvest The NISAR mission will help map crops and track their development through the entire growing season. Using synthetic aperture radar, the satellite will be able to observe both small plots of farmland and monitor trends across broad regions, gathering data to in-form agricultural decision making. Adobe Stock/Greg Kelton Data from the NISAR satellite will be use  more

PASADENA, California, March 12 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA-ISRO Mission Will Map Farmland From Planting to Harvest When it launches this year, the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite will provide a powerful data stream that could help farmers in the U.S. and around the world. This new Earth mission by NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation will help monitor the growth of crops from planting to harvest, generating c  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a decision on a protest filed by CS 321 East 2nd Investors LLC, a small business based in New York, regarding a lease solicitation by the General Services Administration (GSA) for office space in Los Angeles, California. The GAO denied parts of the protest and dismissed others. The protest centered on Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) No. 2CA1644, which sought office space for the Federal Public Defender (FPD) in Los   more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the commencement of a comprehensive review of its Make-Ready Program, a key initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the state. The review, initiated under Case 18-E-0138, will assess the effectiveness, progress, and future direction of the ratepayer-funded program that provides incentives for EV charging infrastructure development. The Make-Ready Program, estab  more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has opened a public comment period for stakeholders to weigh in on the long-term gas system plans submitted by National Grid's subsidiaries, The Brooklyn Union Gas Company, KeySpan Gas East Corporation, and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. The review, initiated under Case 24-G-0248, aims to assess the companies' strategies for ensuring a reliable and sustainable gas supply for New York consumers. The PSC establish  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSFR) -- The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has scheduled a series of free workshops aimed at ensuring compliance with federal regulations for Atlantic shark dealers and vessel operators. These workshops, set to take place in April, May, and June of 2025, will provide mandatory training on shark identification, as well as the safe handling and release of protected species. The Atlantic Shark Iden  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Reminds Trump: Officials Who Violate Court Orders May Face Civil and Criminal Penalties Letter Follows Supreme Court's Ruling that District Court's Order Stands and Trump Administration Must Release Foreign Assistance Funds Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Continuing Resolution Raises Housing Costs for Hardworking Americans WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a new fact sheet on how the Republican continuing resolution raises housing costs for hardworking Americans. "The Republican continuing resolution that the House is expec  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER SLAMS RUMORED 'DOGE' CUTS TO WATERVLIET ARSENAL WORKFORCE, DEMANDS ARMY IMMEDIATELY REVERSE COURSE & PROTECT CAPITAL REGION WORKERS VITAL TO AMERICA'S NATIONAL SECURITY Amid Massive Cuts From Trump Admin's 'DOGE,' A Pentagon Proposal Has Emerged To Lay Off 40% Of Watervliet Arsenal Civilian Workers - Nearly 300 In Cap Region, Many Of Whom Are Vets - And Decima  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER SOUNDS ALARM & DEMANDS ANSWERS ON UPSTATE NY STORM TRACKING AS 'DOGE' MAKES MASSIVE CUTS TO NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE, NOAA PROGRAMS CRITICAL TO WEATHER FORCASTING & EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS FOR... 'DOGE' Just Slashed NOAA & National Weather Service Workforce, With More Cuts Rumored; Services Are Already Being Disrupted In NY, With Albany Now Having To Stop Weathe  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Applauds Passage of Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Legislation Through Committee Washington (March 12, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and co-author of the Green New Deal resolution, today applauded the passage of the bipartisan and bicameral Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act   more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Spanish Translation: La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia La Iniciativa De Liderazgo Civico De La Dra. Hazel N. Dukes Para Honrar a La Fallecida Leyenda De Los Derechos Civiles La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anuncio hoy que la Oficina de Servicio y Participacion Civica de Nueva York llevara el nombre de la Dra. Hazel N. Dukes, la legendaria lider neoyorquina de los derechos civiles. La Iniciativa de Li  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Spanish Translation: Manteniendo a Nueva York en Movimiento: La Gobernadora Hochul Celebra Los Hitos De Puntualidad De Metro-north Railroad Y Long Island Rail Road La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anuncio hoy que los trenes de Long Island Rail Road y Metro-North Railroad de la Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte (MTA) estan alcanzando hitos significativos en lo que va del 2025, con altos records  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Congressman Dan Goldman on Trump Administration's Dismantling of DOJ's Public Integrity Section New York, NY - Congressman Dan Goldman today released the following statement after reports that the Trump Administration plans to dismantle the Department of Justice's Public Integrity Section (PIN), a venerable, apolitical section that oversees government corruption investigations and   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on Governor Hochul's Vindictive Order Banning Corrections Officers from Future State Employment WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12--Congressman Nick Langworthy issued the following statement condemning Governor Kathy Hochul's disgraceful order barring corrections officers from future state employment: " Governor Hochul's latest assault on our hardworking cor  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat on ICE Arrest at Columbia University WASHINGTON, DC \-- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the ICE arrest at Columbia University: "Regarding the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a constituent who lives in my district, my office has been following this case closely and as a former green card holder, I expect the D  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Introduces One-of-a-Kind Bipartisan Bill to Address Senior Long Term Care Crisis The WISH Act Would Create a Public-Private Partnership to address the approaching long-term care crisis Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Suozzi (D-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation with Congressman Moolenaar (R-MI) to creatively address America's growing long term care crisis. The Well-Being Insurance for   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Blumenthal Reintroduce SAFE Bet Act Addressing Sports Gambling WASHINGTON, DC -- With March Madness set to kick off, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) yesterday reintroduced their Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act, legislation that would create nationwide consumer protections and standards for the mobile sports gam  more

NEW YORK, March 12 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on 94.7 the Block's "Jonesy in the Morning" March 12, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Hey, what's happening? Sorry about the delay. Tarsha Jones: You are the mayor of New York City, for now. You have real things going on. We're just happy to have you in some capacity. How are you? Mayor Adams: Good morning. Great, great, great. A lot going on this morning. I said, wait a minute,  more

NEW YORK, March 12 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Homegoing Service of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes March 12, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Ma Dukes, and all her chillens. You know, life is about routines, and there's a routine that I reflected on when I was speaking with David Paterson yesterday when we were together. I would start my morning, you know how you do these simple things in the morning, and it sets off your whole da  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- A report titled "US Solar Market Insight: 2024 Year in Review," released in March 2025, by Wood Mackenzie and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), highlights the unprecedented growth of the U.S. solar industry in 2024. Authored by a team led by Sylvia Leyva Martinez and Zoe Gaston of Wood Mackenzie's U.S. Research Team, provides a comprehensive analysis of solar trends. The report, spanning all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, draws on granular dat  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the Funeral Service of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes Earlier today, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the funeral service of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, the longtime New York civil rights leader who died March 1 at the age of 92. As former president of the New York State NAACP, Dr. Dukes fought for racial justice, education reform, a  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Gillibrand Delivers Floor Speech Honoring Dr. Hazel Dukes Dr. Dukes was the president of the NAACP New York State Conference and a longtime advocate and activist Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivered a speech on the Senate floor to honor Dr. Hazel Dukes, longtime president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) New York Conference and for  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Gillibrand Delivers Floor Speech Honoring Longtime Staffer Geri Shapiro Shapiro is a Westchester County Native and a Go-To Resource for Advocates, Staffers, and Constituents on Issues Related to Aging and Indian Point Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke on the Senate floor to honor her longtime staffer Geri Shapiro, who is one of the oldest members of staff in Congress. **  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Advocates, Labor Leaders, Elected Officials, Parents and Educators Support Governor Hochul's 'Bell-to-Bell' Distraction-Free Schools Proposal As Governor Hochul continues to highlight her plan for 'bell-to-bell' distraction-free schools, numerous advocates, labor leaders, elected officials, parents and educators are speaking out in favor of the proposal -- emphasizing th  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House sent to the Senate on March 11, 2025, the nominations of 50 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Richard Anderson, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force. * John Arrigo, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Portuguese Republic. * Thomas Barrack, of Colorado, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to th  more