ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York City Metro, Long Island Regions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald are issuing an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter on Thursday, April 24, 2025, for the New York City  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Bangladesh man wanted for murder arrested by CBP officers at the Port of Buffalo BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, arrested a Bangladesh citizen who admitted to being arrested and charged with murder in 2004. On April 19, CBP officers encountered Md-Jamilur Rahman, a 57-ye  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Moore, Beyer, Hayes Demand Department of Education Restore Office for Civil Rights Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) led 39 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Education (DOE) Secretary Lisa McMahon demanding DOE immediately restore shuttered Office for Civil Rights (OCR) hubs and fulfill its  more

NEW YORK, April 24 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following speech on April 23, 2025, by President and CEO Beth M. Hammack at the Money Marketeers of New York University, Inc.: * * * The Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet: Some Major League Questions Introduction I thank the Money Marketeers of NYU for the kind invitation. It's a great time of year to be back in the city, though I'm missing some key sporting events in my new hometown. Basketball playoffs are underway with t  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $50,000 Grant for the City of Elmira for Planning and Zoning Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a $50,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and New York State to the City of Elmira for the city's Planning and Zoning Updated project. This grant funding will help the city of Elmira rezone and d  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 24 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement on April 23, 2025, by Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr.: * * * CPSC Set to Vote on Proposed Solution to E-bike Lithium-Ion Battery Fires CPSC is finally moving forward to solve the lithium-ion battery fire problem that has been wreaking havoc across the country. At this point, the Commission has heard from a range of stakeholders, all of whom--including industry representatives, firefighters, a  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Larsen and Cohen Urge FAA to Address Safety Issues at DCA in the Wake of Recent Deadly and Near-Miss Accidents April 22, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--Senate Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation Ranking Member--with House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) and House Subcommittee on Aviation R  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * During Earth Week 2025, the Hudson River Valley Greenway Announces Award of $2.2 Million in Environmental Bond Act Funds to Improve Resiliency of the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail Supports Governor Hochul's 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Initiative Promoting Mental, Physical and Social Wellness for All New Yorkers and Visitors During Earth Week 2025, the Hudson Rive  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * During Earth Week, Governor Hochul Highlights SUNY Oneonta as First State University to Power Part of Its Campus With Locally-Sourced Energy Through NYSERDA Program Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State University of New York at Oneonta (SUNY Oneonta) is the first SUNY to purchase Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) from the New York State Energy Research and Development  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 786 April 23, 2025 Donwload WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which "represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to address   more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 787 April 23, 2025 Donwload WHEREAS, it is of utmost importance to protect the health and safety of all persons in the custody of the Department of Correction ("DOC"), and of all officers and persons who work in the City of New York jails and who transport persons in custody to court and other facilities, and the public; and WHEREAS, over 80 provisions in the various Court Ord  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 788 April 23, 2025 Donwload WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2025: * * * EPA Regional Administrator Celebrates Young Environmental Stewards on Earth Day in Middletown, NY Middletown, N.Y. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Michael Martucci traveled to Middletown, New York to have some fun this Earth Day with children at the On My Way Early Learning and Childcare Center. During his visit, he viewed an art exhibit abou  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Statistical Summary of 24-Month Campaign Activity of the 2023-2024 Election Cycle Presidential candidates raised $2 billion and spent approximately $1.8 billion in the 24 months of the 2023-2024 election cycle, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover activity from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. Congressional candidates collected appr  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Hosts Firefly Aerospace CEO at Cathedral of the Incarnation for Museum of the Moon Installation GARDEN CITY, NY - On Monday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, welcomed Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim and Adelphi University students for an event celebrating STEM education and highlight the Museum of the Moon installation at the  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Leads Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Defense Secretary Hegseth on Chaos at Department of Defense, Disregard for National Security Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a former intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve, led her colleagues in demanding answers from Secretary of Defense  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Imposing Illegal Tariffs Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York State and a coalition of 11 other states are suing the Trump administration for illegally imposing unprecedented tax hikes on Americans in the form of tariffs issued under the Inter  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Renovated Historic Post Office in Lockport as Part of the City's Downtown Revitalization Initiative Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the Historic Post Office at One East Avenue in the City of Lockport after a comprehensive historic rehabilitation and renovation as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The $9.7 million pr  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul to Illuminate New York State Landmarks for Work Zone Awareness Week Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 13 State landmarks will be illuminated orange for "Go Orange Day" and to commemorate National Work Zone Awareness Week. "Safety for all New Yorkers is my top priority, especially those who have dedicated their careers to ensuring that our roadways are well maintained and  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 23, 2025: * * * High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member in Custody on Terrorism and International Drug Distribution Charges Case Marks First Instance of TdA Member Charged with Terrorism Related Crimes A five-count superseding indictment has been unsealed today charging a Venezuelan national and alleged high-ranking member of the designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA). Jose   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2025: * * * Huffman, Dexter Demand Probe into Cybersecurity Failures at Musk-Run DOGE Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.) sent a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TERROR ATTACK IN KASHMIR Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the senseless act of terror targeting civilians on Tuesday in Kashmir. I join the world in prayer for the victims and their families during this incredibly painful time. Everyone responsible for this despicable attack must be held accountable. Th  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams And NYCEM Commissioner Iscol Announce new way to Enroll in Notify NYC and Receive Neighborhood-Specific Text Message Alerts April 23, 2025 New Yorkers Will Gain Hyperlocal Emergency Information Via Text Sign-Up Notify NYC Has Provided Real-Time Information to Over 1.2 Million New Yorkers Since 2009 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) Comm  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, CTO Fraser Announce NYC's First Crypto Summit April 23, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser will host New York City's first Crypto Summit next month. Attendees will include prominent founders, CEOs, and investors from the cryptocurrency, blockchain and fintech industries to discuss how this growing industry can boost the economy, attract t  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory for Thursday, April 24 - DEC Holds Environmental Justice Grant Check Presentation to Long Beach Latino Civic Association The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will join community members and stakeholders to announce Environmental Justice grants for 21 community-based organizations statewide, including two Long Island reci  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG STATEMENT ON CUTS TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AT THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), released the following statement on the Administration's decision to cut more than 400 grants funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF): "I am deeply co  more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced a virtual public statement hearing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, regarding a proposal by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) to construct, operate, and maintain the Jennison Transmission Solution Project. The project involves rebuilding and relocating the Jennison Substation in the Town of Bainbridge, Chenango County, approximately one mile from its current location. According to the PSC no  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on April 23, 2025: * * * Governor Hochul Announces an Additional $30 Million is Now Available to Lease or Purchase an Electric Vehicle in New York State's Drive Clean Rebate Program Offers Point-of-Sale Rebates for More Than 60 New Electric Vehicles, Making It More Affordable To Drive Electric Charge Ready NY 2.0 Incentives Updated To Expand Consumer Access to Convenient, Easy Charging at  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * Quick Pay Offers Taxpayers a Convenient Way to Pay Tax Bills Make Payments Directly from Your Bank Account -- For Free! The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages taxpayers to use Quick Pay, a free and convenient way to pay personal and business tax bills directly from their bank account without having to create an Online Service  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Nine Finalists Advance in NASA's Power to Explore Challenge NASA has named nine finalists out of the 45 semifinalist student essays in the Power to Explore Challenge, a national writing competition for K-12 students featuring the enabling power of radioisotopes. Contestants were challenged to explore how NASA has powered some of its most famous science missions, and to dream up how their personal "superpowers" would energiz  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Espaillat Highlights Slate of Congressional Efforts this Congress to Address Climate Change, Ensure Environmental Justice, and Bolster Climate Solutions NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day 2025 and touted several pieces of legislation he leads during the 119th Congress: "On Earth Day, we reaffirm our   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Espaillat, Ocasio-Cortez Statement on ICE Abduction of Bronx Resident Merwil Gutierrez BRONX, NY - Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released a joint statement on Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) abduction of Bronx resident Merwil Gutierrez (link is external). On February 24, ICE detained 19-year-old Merwil Gutier  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Espaillat Statement on ICE Abduction of Bronx Resident Merwil Gutierrez QUEENS, NY - Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released a joint statement on Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) abduction of Bronx resident Merwil Gutierrez. On February 24, ICE detained 19-year-old Merwil Gutierrez at the   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Restoring Habitat for Great Lakes Fisheries on New York's Salmon River The Salmon River in Oswego County, New York, is home to significant numbers of trout and salmon, making it a popular location for recreational fishing. It's also the location of a state-operated fish hatchery that supplies fish for more than 100 public waterways, including Lake Ontario. But erosion, sedimentation, a  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DEMAND ANSWERS ON BRUTAL IMPACTS OF DOGE'S SOCIAL SECURITY CUTS ON NEW YORKERS; SENATORS CALL ON INDEPENDENT IG TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT SHORTFALLS, CONSEQUENCES, AND RAMIFICATIONS... In The Wake of Waves Of Aggressive Trump-DOGE Attacks on Social Security, Services Are Breaking Down Across Country For Those Rely On Monthly Checks To Live - With Websi  more