ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * CDPAP Capital Region Update: State Department of Health Announces More Than 75 Percent of Consumers in Capital Region Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition State Also Estimates More Than 15 Percent in Process of Transitioning from CDPAP to Personal Care Services Department will Continue Working with PPL and Partners to Engage CDPAP Consumers and Workers Ahead   more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * CDPAP Central New York Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Nearly 70 Percent of Consumers in Central New York Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition State Also Estimates More Than 15 Percent in Process of Transitioning from CDPAP to Personal Care Services Department will Continue Working with PPL and Partners to Engage CDPAP Consumers and Worker  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * CDPAP Finger Lakes Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Approximately 71 Percent of Consumers in the Finger Lakes Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition State Also Estimates More Than 15 Percent in Process of Transitioning from CDPAP to Personal Care Services Department will Continue Working with PPL and Partners to Engage CDPAP Consumers and Wor  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * CDPAP Mid-Hudson Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Nearly 65 Percent of Consumers in the Mid-Hudson Region Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition State Also Estimates More Than 15 Percent in Process of Transitioning from CDPAP to Personal Care Services Department will Continue Working with PPL and Partners to Engage CDPAP Consumers and Workers  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * CDPAP Mohawk Valley Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Nearly 75 Percent of Consumers in the Mohawk Valley Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition State Also Estimates More Than 15 Percent in Process of Transitioning from CDPAP to Personal Care Services Department will Continue Working with PPL and Partners to Engage CDPAP Consumers and Workers   more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * CDPAP North Country Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Approximately 81 Percent of Consumers in the North Country Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition State Also Estimates More Than 15 Percent in Process of Transitioning from CDPAP to Personal Care Services Department will Continue Working with PPL and Partners to Engage CDPAP Consumers and W  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * CDPAP Southern Tier Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Nearly 80 Percent of Consumers in the Southern Tier Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition State Also Estimates More Than 15 Percent in Process of Transitioning from CDPAP to Personal Care Services Department will Continue Working with PPL and Partners to Engage CDPAP Consumers and Workers   more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * CDPAP Update: New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress Nearly 200,000 Consumers Have Taken Action in Advance of April 1 CDPAP Transition Deadline, Including Approximately 150,000 Consumers Who Have Started or Completed Registration with PPL Nearly 160,000 Personal Assistants Have Started or Completed Registration Depa  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Demands Meta Improve Ad Regulations for Gun Silencers Ads Demonstrating How to Convert Devices into Firearm Silencers Proliferating on Meta Platforms Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Mike Thompson (CA-04) and 34 of his Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Meta CEO Ma  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SLAMS TRUMP'S PROPOSED $900 BILLION CUT TO MEDICAID Morelle warns of devastating impacts on seniors and vulnerable populations More than 250,000 people in our community receive health insurance through Medicaid, including over 21,000 seniors and nearly 77,000 children (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined community members to condemn   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration Move to Dismantle Department of Education Buffalo, NY - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order illegally dismantling the Department of Education: "As an occupational therapist who provided early intervention services for children with special needs, I am horrified by th  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Celebrates New York State of Appeals' Decision Regarding Non-Citizens Voting Washington, D.C. - March 20-- Today the New York Court of Appeals struck down a law that would have let non-citizens vote in elections. The law would have made more than 800,000 non-citizens eligible to vote in municipal contests such as mayoral races. In a 6-1 decision, the judges upheld the st  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces PAW Act Oswego, NY - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) reintroduced the People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code Section 213(d) to include veterinary care expenses under tax-advantaged health care spending accounts, specifically Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). The PAW Act would allow pet  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 20, 2025 NAVY Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $141,050,000 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-21-C-5411) to procure Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) production spares. This contract combines purchases for the governments of Japan (57%), Australia (19%), Netherlands (13%), Spain (6%), and Germany (5%) under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) progr  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 20, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Bella Pro Series and Cooks Steam Espresso machines Hazard: The brew cup handle can forcefully eject during use, shattering the glass carafe and posing a burn and laceration hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: March 20, 2025 Units: About 12,300 Consumer Contact: Sensio toll-free at 855-647-3125 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 20, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Benadryl Liquid Elixir, 100 mL bottles Hazard: The Benadryl contains diphenhydramine which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging of the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: March 20, 2025 Un  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 20, 2025: * * * Name of Product: FitRx SmartBell XL Quick-Select 10-90 lbs. Adjustable Dumbbells Hazard: Weight plates can dislodge from the dumbbell handle during use, posing an impact hazard to consumers. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: March 20, 2025 Units: About 12,400 Consumer Contact: Tzumi Electronics toll-free at 866-363-2237 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email a  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 20, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Kimpex Ski and Adaptor Kits Hazard: The skis can detach from the snowmobile, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: March 20, 2025 Units: About 1,980 (In addition, 2,600 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Kimpex Inc. at 800-561-6461 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at service@kimpex.com, o  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 20, 2025: * * * Name of Product: VC Group MagSafe Wireless Power Pack Portable Power Banks Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: March 20, 2025 Units: About 89,500 Consumer Contact: Contact VC Group by email at recall@velvetcaviar.com, or online at https://velvetcavia  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Warner Lead Colleagues in Letter Reaffirming Support for Community Development Financial Institutions Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Mark R. Warner (D-Virginia), co-chairs of the Senate Community Development Finance Caucus, led a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Scott Bessent emphasizing bipartisan support for the Community Development Financia  more

ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Releases Final Recreation Management Plan for Western Lassiter Conservation Easement Tracts in St. Lawrence County The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released the final Recreation Management Plan (RMP) for the Western Lassiter Conservation Easement Tracts in the town of Edwards, St. Lawrence County. The RMP guides public recreati  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * Federal Jury Convicts Florida Resident for Operating Mass Mailing Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly and Vulnerable Victims A federal jury in Central Islip, New York, convicted Hallandale Beach, Florida resident Phillip Priolo, 61, of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and four counts of mail fraud. In November 2021, Priolo was charged with operating a mass mailing fraud scheme that tri  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has announced the review of an application under the Change in Bank Control Act, seeking approval for a group of investors to acquire shares of Berco, Inc., the parent company of The Bennington State Bank, based in Salina, Kansas. The proposed acquisition, submitted by members of the Berkley Family Group and associated trusts, aims to secure a controlling interest in the bank holding company. The applicants include numerous individuals   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Visits Wantagh American Legion Post 1273; Shows Support for Long Island's Veterans WANTAGH, NY - On March 18, 2025, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined members of American Legion Post 1273 at their monthly meeting to thank local veterans for their service and discuss her ongoing work to ensure that Long Island's veterans have access to the care, resources, and benefits that they have e  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump's Reckless Executive Order To Eliminate The Department Of Education Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Department of Education: "President Trump is playing games with our kids' futures. By gutting the Department of Education, he will defund critical teacher training progr  more

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Request for Proposals for Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Development at 1024 Fulton Street in Brooklyn Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of a state-owned site located at 1024 Fulton Street in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood. The approximately 12,800-square-foot lot, currently owned by the Office of Children a  more

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Marks One Year of Largest City and State Interagency Task Force to Remove Ghost Cars Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels and the New York City Police Department (NYPD), along with regional law enforcement partners including MTA Police Department (MTAPD), New York State Police, Port Authority Pol  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated March 6, 2025, from Daniel DelGiorno, chief executive officer at Advanced Cyber Security Corp., Bohemia, New York: * * * Subject: RIN Number 0945-AA22 (Comments on Proposed Updates to HIPAA Security Rule 45 CFR Sec.164.312) * * * To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to provide comments on the proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Ac  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * High-Ranking MS-13 Leader Arraigned in Long Island Federal Court on Terrorism and Racketeering Charges After His Arrest in Mexico Defendant, Who Was Added to the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List in February, Was a Founding Member of the Transnational Criminal Organization's Ranfla en las Calles Leadership Structure Earlier today, a high-ranking leader of La Mara Salvatrucha, a  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-892) on the End Zuckerbucks Act (H.R. 8291). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Dec. 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary The bill, H.R. 8291, the "End Zuckerbucks Act," as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on May 15, 2024. Section 2 of the bill generally provides that, with limited exceptions, an organization does   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Buffalo arrests Paisas gang member from Mexico BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Mexican national and criminal alien Gilberto Guadalupe Guevara-Barboza, 26, upon his release from the Federal Correctional Institution in Ray Brook, New York, March 14. The self-admitted member of the Paisas gang has convictions for dru  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Exclusive Coverage on EPA's Historic Day of Deregulation WASHINGTON - Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the 31 historic actions undertaken by the agency in the most consequential and momentous day of deregulation in U.S. history. These monumental actions prioritize the agency's core mission of protecting human he  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * India-Based Chemical Manufacturing Company and Top Employees Indicted for Unlawful Importation of Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals Defendants Also Allegedly Conspired to Send Four Metric Tons of a Precursor Chemical to the United States and Mexico for the Manufacture of Fentanyl An India-based chemical manufacturing company and three high-level employees were charged in federal court  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson, Riley Introduce Bill to Lower Egg Prices Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Josh Riley (D-NY), Pat Harrigan (R-NC), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) introduced the Lowering Egg Prices Act. The bill would help lower the cost of eggs for consumers, provide relief to poultry farmers, and cut through bureaucratic red tape. "Eggs are an important staple for   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending March 15, 2025. * * * REVISION TO SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS Note: Calendar Year (CY) 2025 seasonal factors and revised seasonal factors for CY 2020-2024 for both initial claims and continued claims will be available at https://www.bls.gov/lau/seasonal-adjustment-for-weekly-unemployment-insurance-claims.htm by 12:00 P.M. (Eastern) on Thursday,  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Calls On CDC to Protect Critical HIV Prevention Programs Washington, D.C. - 3/20/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. expressing serious concern over reports that the Administration is considering eliminating or restructuring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division of HIV Preventio  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REPUBLICANS GUTTING PUBLIC EDUCATION Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Enabled by compliant House Republicans, the Trump administration is determined to take a chainsaw to public education in America. Shutting down the Department of Education will harm millions of children in our nation's public sc  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REPUBLICANS GUTTING PUBLIC EDUCATION Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Enabled by compliant House Republicans, the Trump administration is determined to take a chainsaw to public education in America. Shutting down the Department of Education will harm millions of children in our nation's public schools, their families and   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * Leader of Multi-Year 'Operation Fox Hunt' Repatriation Campaign Directed by the People's Republic of China Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison Defendant Repeatedly Harassed U.S. Resident and His Family to Coerce Repatriation to the PRC Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, defendant Quanzhong An, 58, of Roslyn Heights, New York, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for acting  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Celebrates Final Win in Highest Court stopping NYC's Non Citizen Voting (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, a lead plaintiff in the lawsuit to stop New York City's 2021 Non-Citizen voting law released the following statement after winning a third and final round in New York State's highest court: "I'm pleased that we prevailed in our final round in court and have   more

NEW YORK, March 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Appoints Randy Mastro As First Deputy Mayor Announcement Follows Recent Appointment of Senior Leadership Positions, Rounding Out Mayor Adams' City Hall Senior Leadership  Administration Continues to Advance Mission to Make New York City Safer, More Affordable, and Best Place to Raise a Family NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Randy Mastro as first dep  more

NEW YORK, March 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Kicks Off Public Review on Jamaica Neighborhood Plan to Create Nearly 12,000 New Homes, Make Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Investments to Area Building on Two-Years of Extensive Community Discussions, Plan Will Include Significant Investments in Commercial Space to Create 7,000 Jobs, $300 Million in Sewer Improvements, and New Public Space Announcement Comes as Adams Administration Contin  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * PSC Allows Substation for Major Buffalo Project to Move Forward Proposed Substation Updates Will Nearly Triple Electric Capacity ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Need for an on-site electric distribution substation at the Northland Corridor Redevelopment Project. The certi  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * PSC Approves Bulk Energy Storage Plan Key Component of the State's Storage Roadmap that Will Reduce Future Electric System Costs by Nearly $2 Billion ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved, with modifications, the draft Bulk Energy Storage Program Implementation Plan, filed by the New York State Energy Research and D  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * PSC Approves Electric Utility Emergency Response Plans Decision Standardizes Utility Process Regarding Life Support Equipment Customer Certification ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved the Electric Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) for the state's major electric utility companies. The Commission also directed each e  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * PSC Cuts O&R's Rate Request Approved Electric and Gas Rates Much Less Than Initially Requested Commission Adopts Joint Proposal Supported by Company, Department Staff, and New York's Utility Intervention Unit Utility's Electric Revenue Flat for the First Year ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted a three-year rate   more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * PSC Enforcement Case Regarding Central Hudson Gas Explosion Takes Next Step Commission Reminds Utilities of the Importance of Ensuring System Safety and Reliability ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission), as part of its investigation into a natural gas explosion at 7 Brick Row, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, in Central Hudson G  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a Negative Declaration, confirming that the approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to NorDel II, LLC, will not require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The decision, issued on March 20, 2025, under Case 24-E-0643, stems from a petition filed by Buffalo Urban Development Corporation and NorDel II, LLC, seeking a declaratory ruling or, alternatively, approval of a CPCN  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * State Agencies Respond to Governor Hochul's Request to Assess the Impact of Federal Energy Tariff Threats Governor Hochul Directed DPS, NYSERDA and Division of Homeland Security to Conduct Urgent Review of Tariff Impacts and Provide a Transparent Accounting of Effects on Energy Prices and Reliability New York's Investment in Clean Energy and Transmission Pr  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a Negative Declaration, stating that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be required for the adoption of the Installed Reserve Margin (IRM) for the New York Control Area for the capability year beginning May 1, 2025, and ending April 30, 2026. The decision, issued on March 20, 2025, under Cases 07-E-0088 and 05-E-1180, confirms that the action, considered an Unlisted Action under 6 NYCRR Sec  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has adopted a 24.4% Installed Reserve Margin (IRM) for the New York Control Area (NYCA) for the capability year spanning May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. This decision, formalized in an order issued on March 20, 2025, aims to ensure the reliability and adequacy of the state's electricity supply. The IRM, recommended by the New York State Reliability Council, LLC (NYSRC), represents the percentage of reserve cap  more

ALBANY, New York, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * New York State Commissioner of Health Shares Governor Hochul's Budget Proposals at Long Island Event Dr. James McDonald Highlighted Healthcare and Public Health Proposals in Governor Kathy Hochul's FY 2025 Executive Budget ALBANY, N.Y. ( March 20, 2025) - The New York State Commissioner of Health Dr. James McDonald today discussed health care and public health prop  more

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nurse Practitioner Association Endorses Governor Hochul's Amendments to New York's Mental Hygiene Laws The Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State today endorsed the Governor's FY26 Budget proposal to amend New York's mental hygiene laws to grant psychiatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) the authority to initiate an involuntary commitment. Under the Governor's proposal, psychiatrists an  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Scott and Connolly Call for an Immediate Halt to the Illegal Dismantling of ED Following an executive order eliminating the ED, two top House Democrats call on Secretary of Education to protect already struggling families and students across America. WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott,  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Thompson and Kennedy Statement on Trump's Emergency Management Executive Order to Hamper FEMA and Push its Functions onto the States WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Emergency Management and Technology subcommittee, released the join  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Demands New York Halt Congestion Tax by Tomorrow's Deadline Above: Gottheimer fights New York's Congestion Tax. FORT LEE, NJ-- Today, March 20, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined local leaders to demand New York halt collection of its crushing Congestion Tax ahead of tomorrow's March 21 deadline for the MTA to shut off the cameras. Gottheimer announced n  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Republican Attack on the U.S. Department of Education WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on President Trump signing an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education: "This executive order signed by President Trump is a direct attack on students, teachers, and our  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Trump's Dismantling of the Department of Education Donald Trump's Executive Order Will Have Significant Negative Consequences for Students, Teachers, and Families NEW YORK, NY -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. "A  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: TRUMP'S NEWEST ORDER COULD BLOW $5 BILLION DOLLAR HOLE IN NY'S "MAIN STREET" LENDING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MORTGAGES & MORE; SENATOR LEADS FIGHT FOR IMMEDIATE... In Recent Days, Trump Signed Executive Order To Dismantle Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, Which Provides Hundreds Of Millions Of Fed Investment A  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Congressman Dan Goldman on the Trump Administration's Attempt to Dismantle the Department Of Education "President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Department of Education is a reckless betrayal of America's commitment to ensuring that every child, regardless of their geographical location or socioeconomic status, has the ability to access a free, high-quality public educati  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * TransBorder Freight Annual Report 2024 BTS 16-25 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. The Bureau of Transportation Stati  more

NEW YORK, March 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Keeps "Mental Health Week" Moving by Announcing Over 11,000 Engagements, 3,000 Services Delivered to New Yorkers in City's Subway System Through Successful Outreach Program Focused on Homelessness and Severe Mental Illness Deputy Mayor Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Health and Human Services: Well, good morning, everyone, and welcome. I am Suzanne Miles-Gustave, the new deputy mayor for healt  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated March 11, 2025, from the Bank Policy Institute: * * * To: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20551 Attention: Ann E. Misback, Secretary * Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20429 Attention: James P. Sheesley, Assistant Execut  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * Two Consulting Companies and its Owners Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging Scheme Involving New York City Public Schools Four defendants, two companies and its owners, have pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, for their roles in a bid rigging scheme involving budget and procurement consulting services for New York City (NYC) Public Schools. On  more

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Universal School Meals: Governor Hochul Reaffirms Commitment to Providing Free Breakfast and Lunch to More Than 2.7 Million Students Governor Kathy Hochul today stood with elected officials at Albany City School District's Eagle Point Elementary School to recommit to her 2025 State of the State proposal to ensure every single one of New York's over 2.7 million students can receive breakfast a  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Update on Progress of Five-Pronged Strategy to Combat Avian Flu and Lower Egg Prices WASHINGTON, March 20, 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a stakeholder update today to provide the first progress report on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) five-pronged strategy to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and lower egg prices. Less than a month a  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Demands Answers from Justice Department on Dismantling of Public Integrity Section In new letter to DOJ, Whitehouse sounds the alarm on the Trump administration's weakening of anti-corruption efforts Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, sent a lett  more