WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * "The Two Georges," a New Exhibition Opening at Library of Congress, will Reveal George Washington and King George III in Their Own Words Exhibition Draws from Collections of Library of Congress, Royal Archives, Royal Collection, the Science Museum Group, and More Our understanding of George Washington and King George III of Britain is clouded by myths that have accumulated over centuries. A new exhibition openi  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47631) on March 25, 2025, entitled "Federal Disaster Assistance for Businesses: Summaries and Policy Options" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn and American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay. Here are excerpts: * * * Following natural disasters and other emergencies, businesses often face damage to property, inventory, and other assets. Businesses may also   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History in New York has announced its intention to repatriate the human remains of at least 27 Native American individuals, following the requirements of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, which were collected over several decades from various sites in California, have been determined to be culturally affiliated with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reserv  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 17 states from January 2024 to January 2025 Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 17 states and was essentially unchanged in 33 states and the District of Columbia from January 2024 to January 2025. * * * Chart: States with statistically significant changes in employment from January 2024 to January 2025 * * *   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Padilla Reintroduce Bill to Modernize Health Care System, Improve Access to Digital Health Services WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) reintroduced the Health Accelerating Consumers' Care by Expediting Self-Scheduling (ACCESS) Act to improve patients' access to modernized health care, provide certainty for patients seeking digital health services,  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider EPA, FWS Nominations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, held a hearing on the nominations of Brian Nesvik to be Director of the United States F  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Chairman Crawford Opens Worldwide Threats Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) delivered the following opening statement in a hearing to examine the annual assessment of worldwide threats to the national security of the United States. Wat  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Coast Guard establishes temporary safety zone for security exercise 4 miles east of Sandy Hook, NJ NEW YORK -- The Coast Guard established a temporary safety zone Monday in the northern Atlantic Ocean between the Ambrose Channel Entrance and Sandy Hook Channel Entrance, which is scheduled to remain in place until April 12 to support a security-related exerci  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Commission on Civil Rights has issued a meeting notice, published in the Federal Register on March 26, 2025. The meeting by the New York Advisory Committee is scheduled for April 23, 2025. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the New York Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Representative Mia Love Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "It is with profound sadness that the Congressional Black Caucus has learned of the passing of our dear friend and former colleague, Congresswoman M  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Leads Demand for Pam Bondi to Appoint a Special Counsel to Investigate Signal Breach Involving Senior Trump Appointees 18 Senior Trump Administration Officials, Including Cabinet Members, Were Using Open-Source Commercial Messaging App Signal to Discuss Confidential War Plans, Jeopardizing National Security Letter Argues Trump Appointees' Episode of Incompetence is in Vi  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE AUTHORS LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN RESOURCES FOR EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER Legislation would build on the Wilmot Cancer Institute's recent National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation and move us closer to a cancer-free future (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation he authored to bolster screening services for breast can  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Defends Social Security on House Floor: "A Solemn Promise We Must Keep" Amid Attacks On Social Security Administration Services and Workforce, Kennedy Defends This Vital Social Safety Net WASHINGTON, DC -- In a speech delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) defended Social Security amid attacks from the Trump Administra  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Hosts Press Conference on Key Aviation Safety Legislation; Launches Aviation Safety Caucus for 119th Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the bipartisan Safer Skies Act, aimed at closing critical security loopholes in airport security. The bill, co-led by Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Marc Veasey (D-TX), seeks to enha  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Expand Earned Income Tax Credit, Invest in Working People, and Fight Poverty Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore hosted a press conference to highlight the re-introduction of H.R. 2338, the Worker Credit and Reform (WRCR) Act, which would expand and modernize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). She was joined by Congresswoman Judy Chu, who is a cospons  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 13, 2025, from the Clean Air for the Long Haul: * * * To: Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 * * * Dear Administrator Zeldin, Re: Clean Air for the Long Haul Comments on Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0419 - Review of New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stat  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to be Dangerously High WASHINGTON -- Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. While that is a 3 percent decrease from 2023, the numbers are still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. Lasers can inc  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on March 25, 2025, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs) address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participatio  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following remarks: * * * Remarks on the U.S. Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem discussed the importance of the Fed's regional structure and shared his views on the U.S. economic outlook and monetary policy at an event in Paducah, Ky. He gave a speech, "Remarks on the U.S. Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy," and participated in a moderated Q&A at the event, which was   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak meets with nation's top grid operators to tackle energy challenges Washington, D.C. -- This week, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) met with energy leaders from across the country to discuss the urgent challenges facing America's power grid and the need for more reliable, affordable energy to meet rising demand. "Our electric grid is at a crossroads, and I appreciated the oppo  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Gillen Meets With Local Air Traffic Controllers During DC Fly-In WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, met with New York members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to discuss the urgent need to expand and sustain the air traffic controller workfor  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Calls for Hegseth to Resign After Revelation He Shared Classified War Plans Over Signal Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today called for the immediate resignation of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth following revelations that he shared classified U.S. military plans in   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Today, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held an open hearing to examine the 2025 Annual Threat Assessment and hear from key Intelligence Community (IC) leadership about the relentless efforts from highly sophisticated adversaries to disrupt U.S. national and economic security. Watch the full hea  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * ICYMI This Week: Rep. Meeks Defends Medicaid and Honors Political Legend Reps. Meeks and Meng Hold Medicaid Action Day at Queens Hospital My colleague, Representative Grace Meng (NY-06), and I held a Medicaid Day of Action on Tuesday at Queens Hospital. We met with the hospital's CEO, toured the facility, and ended the event with a press conference to discuss the Republican b  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) have completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects removed from the Glen Canyon area in Utah. The agencies have determined that these remains and artifacts are culturally affiliated with several Native American Tribes and have issued a formal notice of inventory completion under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatria  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kathy Hochul, Fresh Off Her Disastrous Handling of the Corrections Officers Strike, Bungles It Again With Home Care Chaos Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/24/25... Today, Governor Kathy Hochul's administration once again admits they stumbled into a self-made disaster, this time with the botched rollout of New York's home healthcare overhaul. After weeks of insisting that everything was "going according to plan  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler and Colleagues Urge FEMA to Lift Pause on Nonprofit Security Grant Funding Washington, D.C. - 3/24/2025... This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Gabe Amo (RI-01), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and Max Miller (OH-07) to lead a group of 78 other colleagues in a letter urging the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to r  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Recognized As Most Effective Freshman Lawmaker in the 118th Congress Congressman Lawler rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs. Washington, D.C. - 3/26/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) was named to the the Top-10 of the Most Effective Lawmakers in the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress (2  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO PUT FAMILIES OVER BILLIONAIRES" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a rally where he emphasized that while Republicans are focused on giving tax cuts to their billionaire donors and Elon Musk, Democrats are going to continue to defend Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and stand up for everyday   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO PUT FAMILIES OVER BILLIONAIRES" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a rally where he emphasized that while Republicans are focused on giving tax cuts to their billionaire donors and Elon Musk, Democrats are going to continue to defend Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and stand up for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRI  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS BOTH ARROGANT AND INCOMPETENT" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to demand a serious investigation into the Trump administration's reckless and dangerous security breach. JOE SCARBOROUGH: Let's bring in right now the Ho  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS BOTH ARROGANT AND INCOMPETENT" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to demand a serious investigation into the Trump administration's reckless and dangerous security breach. JOE SCARBOROUGH: Let's bring in right now the House Minority Leader, Democ  more

NEW YORK, March 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Celebrates Passage of "Get Sheds Down" Legislation March 26, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the New York City Council passed Intro 393-A, Intro 661-A, Intro 391-A, Intro 394-A, and Intro 660-A, fulfilling key commitments in Mayor Adams' "Get Sheds Down" plan. "When our administration came into office, we said the days of letting sca  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Announces Foreign Arms Sales Task Force Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the Democratic members of a new bipartisan task force on foreign arms sales. "I'm proud to announce a strong group of Democratic Members, led by Representative Madeleine Dean, on   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Meeks Calls for Hegseth to Resign After Revelation He Shared Classified War Plans Over Signal Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today called for the immediate resignation of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth following revelations that he shared classifi  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Meeks Leads all HFAC Dems in Using House Procedure to Force White House into Releasing Signal-related Documents Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) - a procedural tool that compels the White House to provide  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Meeks, Shaheen, Cherfilus-McCormick, Booker Urge Rubio to Address Haiti Crisis While in the Caribbean Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Representative Sheila Ch  more

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024 Securities Industry Employment Passes Previous 2000 Peak, Average Bonus Hits $244,700 The average bonus paid to employees in New York City's securities industry for 2024 reached $244,700, up 31.5% from last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's annual es  more

ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New Y  more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Releases Draft Regulations to Collect Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data # Public Comments Accepted until July 1; Information Sessions and Public Hearings Being Scheduled The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of draft regulations that would require reporting from certain significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emis  more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began servi  more

NEW YORK, March 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following statement: * * * Remarks at the 2025 New York Fed Regional and Community Banking Conference, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, New York City As prepared for delivery Good morning, and welcome to the New York Fed. We're so pleased to host you for today's event. Over the next few hours, we'll share perspectives on topics that are important to you as representatives of community and regional banks across the Federa  more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Economic Development Awards Spurring Nearly $200 Million in Capital Investments, Supporting More Than 1,800 Jobs Governor Kathy Hochul today announced economic development awards to 14 firms that will spur nearly $200 million in capital investments and support 1,833 jobs in New York State. The awards, approved by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees   more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New York State Landmarks to Be Lit Purple for International Purple Day in Honor of Epilepsy Awareness Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State landmarks will be lit purple this evening for International Purple Day in honor of Epilepsy Awareness. "Epilepsy is often a misunderstood and stigmatized condition that can affect people of all ages and backgroun  more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Western New York Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Village of Cattaraugus will receive $10 million in funding as the Western New York winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and the Villages of Westfield and Angola will each receive $4.5 million as the West  more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Requests Disaster Declaration for Farms Who Sustained Damage as a Result of Severe Weather in Northern and Central New York Regions Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State is requesting a United States Department of Agriculture Secretarial Disaster Designation for Oneida County and the contiguous counties of Lewis, Herkimer, Oswego and Madison. Many farms in   more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll & Photos: Governor Hochul Visits Supermarket to Highlight 2025 State of the State Affordability Agenda B-ROLL of the Governor during the visit can be found on YouTube here and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here. PHOTOS: The Governor's Flickr page has photos of the event here. Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul visited a supermarket in Albany County to speak with shoppers abou  more

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the use of Landis+Gyr M125A Rev B and M125D Rev B RF Gas Communications modules for Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid, removing previous conditional restrictions. The decision, outlined in an order issued on March 26, 2025, allows for the full-scale deployment of these advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) gas devices in New York State. National Grid had petitioned the PSC for uncon  more

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized 27-34 Jackson LLC to submeter electricity at its new rental building located at 43-14 Queens Street, Long Island City. The decision, outlined in an order issued on March 26, 2025, in Case 24-E-0347, permits the owner to submeter electricity to the building's 301 residential units. The building, located within Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.'s (Con Edison) service territory, includes 210  more

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted 300 East 50th Street Owner LLC authorization to submeter electricity at its new residential rental building located at 300 East 50th Street, New York. The order, issued on March 26, 2025, in Case 24-E-0503, permits the submetering of electricity to the building's 194 residential units. The building, located within Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.'s (Con Edison) service territory, will featu  more

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized East 88 Owner LLC to submeter electricity at its new rental building located at 288 East 88th Street, New York. The decision, outlined in an order issued on March 26, 2025, in Case 24-E-0549, permits the submetering of electricity for the building's 45 residential units. The building, situated within Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.'s (Con Edison) service territory, will offer all units   more

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized Ur-Ban Villages PFA, LLC. to submeter electricity at 100 Buckley Road, Liverpool, the site of the revitalized "The WB Candle Factory" complex. The order, issued on March 26, 2025, in Case 24-E-0585, permits the submetering of electricity for the complex's commercial and residential units. The abandoned building complex is undergoing phased renovation to create five commercial units and 173 residentia  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * NADLER CALLS FOR GABBARD AND RATCLIFFE TO BE PROSECUTED FOR PERJURY FOLLOWING LATEST SIGNALGATE RELEASE Today, Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) issued the following statement: "If the evidence initially presented by Jeffrey Goldberg weren't damning enough, the latest tranche of messages revealed today make it clear that the Trump Administration has been lying--and continues to lie--about the co  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 27 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * New York Power Authority Trustees Approve Land Purchase in Astoria, Queens to Support New York State's Clean Energy Transition WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees yesterday approved the acquisition of a 15.7-acre parcel of land in Astoria, Queens, for $206 million. This strategic purchase is intended to bolster and accelerate  more

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced an extension to the comment period regarding alternative rate structures for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging. The extension, detailed in a notice issued on March 26, 2025, provides stakeholders with additional time to contribute to the ongoing review of the Load Management Technology Incentive Program. The initial notice, released on March 6, 2025, in Case 22-E-0236, had set a comment deadli  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the availability of its final evaluation findings for the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve, as well as six state and territorial coastal management programs in American Samoa, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, and Oregon. These evaluations, conducted under sections 312 and 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act, assess whether these pro  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 27 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * NYPA Trustees Approve $4 Million to Support Workforce Training Initiatives throughout New York State Newly Approved Workforce Investments to Support Training and Up-Skilling for More Than 8,300 New Yorkers NYPA Has Approved $25 Million for Renewable Energy Job Skills Training Since May 2024 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Truste  more

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized Housing is a Human Right LLC to submeter electricity at its new rental building located at 364 West 54th Street, New York. The order, issued on March 26, 2025, in Case 24-E-0497, also grants a waiver of the energy audit and efficiency plan requirements for this new construction project. The building, located within Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.'s (Con Edison) service territory, will c  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Commonwealth Fund issued a report "How Potential Federal Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Could Trigger the Loss of a Million-Plus Jobs, Reduced Economic Activity, and Less State Revenue," which warns that proposed reductions in federal funding could devastate state economies. The report details the severe economic fallout from cuts envisioned in a U.S. House of Representatives budget resolution, including the loss of over 1 million jobs nationwide and a $113 billion reducti  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Morelle Statement on President Trump's Intent to Compensate Violent January 6th Insurrectionists WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, released the following statement after President Trump discussed creating a compensation fund for violent Janu  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Rep. Ansari Introduces Legislation Honoring Nowruz and Designating Iranian American Heritage Month WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) introduced legislation expressing support for the establishment of Iranian American Heritage Month in the United States and, along with Representative Zoe Lofgren, recognizing the cultural significance of Nowruz, the   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Evans Leads Opposition to Expedited Parole Consideration for Convicted Cop Killer by CO DOC Former cop and current Congressman Gabe Evans is leading the charge in calling on Colorado Governor Jared Polis to follow through on his claims to support cracking down on dangerous illegal immigrants in Colorado. Evans, alongside Colorado Representatives Jeff Hurd (CO-03), Lauren Boebert (CO-04), and Jef  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my staff member, Nancy Germansky, on her recent retirement from my office. Nancy grew up in New York City and moved to South Florida with her late husband, Stuart, where they raised their son, Henry. Nancy started serving the constituents of South Florida in 2007 as a Constituent  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Mr. Otis T. Barker, Sr. and his remarkable career of service to the City of Buffalo as he enters into retirement after many years of dedicated work. Mr. Barker is a lifelong resident of the City of Buffalo, raised in the Kenfield/Langfield neighborhood and received his educati  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to President Trump and Elon Musk's attacks on the safety nets that countless western New Yorkers and people across the country have earned and need. Hardworking Americans rely on the promise of a secure and dignified retirement. That promise is called Social Security, and it is a so  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, at a time when food prices are rising and it is harder for families to make ends meet, we should not be cutting food assistance programs, but that is exactly what is happening. Earlier this month the administration announced a billion-dollar cut to local purchasing for schools and food banks. Local farms who rely on the  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Lawler Responds To Governor Hochul's MTA Funding Request Washington, D.C. - 3/25/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to Governor Kathy Hochul's letter urging increased federal funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). "The MTA's management is an absolute train wreck; they lose billions of dollars every year and are   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger is "Keeping The Lights On" Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned witnesses during the Energy Subcommittee Hearing titled, "'Keeping The Lights On' Examining The State Of Regional Grid Reliability." The witnesses included: * Pablo Vegas, President & Chief Executive Officer, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to our dear colleague, Nita Lowey, who served as the U.S. Representative for New York's 17th Congressional District from 1989 to 2021. Congresswoman Lowey made a profound and lasting impact on this body, and her dedication to public service will be remembered for years to come.  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces the 'Protecting Students with Disabilities Act' to Ensure Special Education Programs at the Department of Education are Administered as Congress Intended Mannion's first bill in Congress pushes back on Trump administration's illegal attempt to dismantle the Department of Education Legislation Backed by Leading Education and Disability Advocacy Orga  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Goldman, Matsui, and Amodei Urge FCC to Preserve Funding for Public Broadcasting Trump and Musk Threatening to Slash Funding for Public Broadcasting Services, Opened FCC Investigation into NPR and PBS Public Programming is Critical for Low-Income and Rural Communities Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Mark Amodei (NV  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * REPRESENTATIVES MORELLE, FITZPATRICK LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO EXPAND EARLY CANCER DETECTION RESOURCES Bipartisan legislation will fund life-saving breast and cervical cancer screening services for low-income and underinsured patients (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Representatives Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-1) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to bolster s  more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Safety Advocates, Construction Industry and Labor Leaders Support Governor Hochul's Proposals to Protect Highway Workers Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted New York State's ongoing efforts to enhance safety on New York State's highways and her proposal to further protect the workers who build and maintain roads and bridges. Included in her FY 2026 Budget, the Governor's plan would make t  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Salinas, Balint, Smith Demand RFK Jr. Rescind Harmful Comments on Mental Illness, Anti-Depression Medications Washington, DC - On March 20, 2025, U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Becca Balint (VT-AL), along with U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), led 23 of their colleagues in a bicameral letter (link is external) demanding that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretar  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: MUSK AND TRUMP ARE TRYING TO BREAK SOCIAL SECURITY IN NY AS 'DOGE' ENDANGERS $7+ BILLION IN MONTHLY CHECKS FOR OVER 4 MILLION NEW YORKERS; SENATOR SOUNDS ALARM TO PROTECT SOCIAL... Social Security Services Are Breaking Down For New Yorkers Who Rely On Monthly Checks To Live, With NY Offices Closing, Websites Crashing, Hours Long Wait Times, And Now 'D  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, yesterday, it was reported that classified war plans were leaked by the Secretary of Defense over unsecured text messages. These text exchanges, confirmed by the administration as authentic, included the Defense Secretary, the National Security Advisor, the CIA Director, the Vice President of the United States, and, unintentionally, a journalist with no securi  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, now on Social Security, what is happening at the Social Security Administration is an utter travesty, and Senate Republicans are doing nothing--absolutely nothing--at all to stop it. As we all know, Social Security is among the most beloved programs that have ever existed in American history, but right now, Donald Trump and Elon Musk--two billionaires, one of  more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Supreme Court's Ghost Gun Ruling "Too many New Yorkers have been killed because of ghost guns: unregistered firearms that are explicitly manufactured to evade our gun safety laws. These dangerous weapons put lives at risk - which is why I signed the nation's toughest restrictions on ghost guns into law months after taking office. Because of New York's e  more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on Sweeping Federal Cuts to Public Health, Mental Health, and Addiction Services "Yesterday, the federal Department of Health and Human Services notified our Administration that they intend to cut more than $300 million in funding for the New York State Department of Health, Office of Addiction Supports and Services, and Office of Mental Health. These incl  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Huffman Lead Push to Restore USGS Scientific Integrity Amidst Trump Administration Cuts WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and House Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), joined by 30 other Democratic House members, sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum condemning the Trump administration's decision to disband the Federal Advisory C  more

NEW YORK, March 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Announces New York Yankees' and New York Mets' Home Games Projected to Generate over $900 Million in Economic Activity for New York City During 2025 MLB Regular Season March 26, 2025 Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrion, Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce: Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Yankee Stadium and to the Bronx. My name is Adolfo Carrion. I am the deputy mayor for Housin  more

NEW YORK, March 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts Reception Celebrating Nowruz March 25, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/gL_ukLoVbXI Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Thank you. Thank you to the Mayor's Office of Special Projects and Community Events and Betty Emamian for helping put this reception together. And thank you to all our community leaders, advocates, and guests for donating to tonight's event a  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Velazquez, Booker Reintroduce Resolution Celebrating Music in Our Schools Month WASHINGTON- Today, Representative Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced a resolution recognizing March as Music in Our Schools Month. The measure highlights the value of music education and honors the work of music teachers across the country. The resolution affir  more

NEW YORK, March 27 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * End Child Marriage By 2030? Yes, But It Won't Be Easy Global leaders call for an end to child marriage at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Education, advocacy, reform, and determination stand out as keys to ending forced marriage, globally Watch the conversation held in partnership with CGI here Thirty years ago, during the United Nations Fourth World Confe  more