ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * "DEC Does What?!" Podcast Episode 21 Now Available: Meet the Commish The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today launched season three of "DEC Does What?!", the bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC experts about the agency's wide-ranging efforts to protect New Yorkers and the environment. Episode 21--"Meet the Commish"  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * ACC Central Kitchen LLC Recalls Pork Bun Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens WASHINGTON, April 24, 2025 - ACC Central Kitchen LCC., a Thorofare, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 64,008 pounds of pork bun products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service  more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating Earth Week: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $125 Million Has Been Dedicated to Conservation of Natural Resources Over Last Five Years In celebration of Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that, since 2020, New York has dedicated nearly $125 million to on-farm projects that conserve natural resources, combat climate change, and protect soil and water quality. The pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Lead E&C Republican Letter to DeepSeek Over Relationship with Chinese Communist Party WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, an  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE FIGHTS BACK AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DANGEROUS ANTI-HEALTH AGENDA (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by members of the Monroe County Medical Society and local parent advocates in a renewed commitment to fighting for the health, safety, and well-being of every child in our community. "It's been over 20 years since a child in America has die  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 23, 2025 NAVY PCG-SMX JV, LLC,* Lexington Park, Maryland, is awarded a $532,138,874 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract This contract will provide support services for enterprise-wide applications, server, storage, data protection/recovery, data transport, and data environment engineering, operations, and hosting support services. Re  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Counties Oppose EMS Mandates in State Budget Regional leaders seek solutions not new mandates on local taxpayers For two years, counties have called attention to a growing crisis facing emergency medical services (EMS) in many communities across the state. Increasing wait times, a lack of volunteers, and inadequate reimbursements have devastated many EMS agenci  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 24, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Kids Thrill Shape Sorter Car Toys Hazard: The recalled shape sorter car toys contain balls that violate regulations banning small parts in toys intended for children under three years of age because they are a choking hazard, and can cause serious injury or death. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: April 24, 2025 Units: About 5,950 Consumer Contact: Deals Oas  more

UPTON, New York, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Do Robots Dream of Electron Beams? NSLS-II scientists are changing how many experiments run by employing a coordinated team of AI-powered robots UPTON, N.Y. -- To build the experimental stations of the future, scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility at DO  more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * During Earth Week, Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Statewide Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the New York State Adaptation and Resilience Plan to establish a statewide framework to align ongoing State climate adaptation planning and implementation efforts throughout New York communities. Over the course of the next year, this init  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * EPA Celebrates Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects for Excellence and Innovation WASHINGTON - Yesterday, April 23, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Senior Advisor Jessica Kramer recognized 38 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation. These projects were funded by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water Sta  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Founder and Former CEO of Biscayne Capital Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $130M Fraud Scheme Roberto Gustavo Cortes Ripalda (Cortes), 58, the co-founder, co-owner, and CEO of international advisory firm Biscayne Capital, was sentenced earlier today in Brooklyn, New York to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Cortes pleaded guilty to the charge in September  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer, Torres Push The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission To Swiftly Finalize Federal Regulations For Lithium-Ion Batteries; Rule Would Make E-Bikes Safer Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries Have Caused 1,000+ Fires And 34 Deaths Since 2019 In New York City Alone Rulemaking Would Protect Innocent Americans From The Dangers Of Cheap And Defective Imported Lithium-Ion Batter  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Advocates for New Hampshire Public Schools, Files Amicus Brief in Defense of Public Education Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a member of the Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, helped file an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A case  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty, Kaine Urge Mexican Government to Cease Unfair Treatment of U.S.-Based Vulcan Materials Company NEW YORK CITY --Today, United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter urging Mexican Minister of Economy Ebrard Casaubon to address the country's unfair treatment of the U.S.-based Vulcan Materials Company, which   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * House Agriculture Democrats Hold Briefing on Imposing SNAP Food Benefit Costs on States Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Democrats hosted a briefing on the dangers of cutting the nation's most effective anti-hunger program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), by imposing benefit costs on state governments.   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE DEMOCRATS' LITIGATION TASK FORCE DEFENDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN COURT The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A case in which 20 states moved to sue the administratio  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE DEMOCRATS' LITIGATION TASK FORCE DEFENDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN COURT Washington, D.C. -- The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A case in which 20 states moved to sue the administration for   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Defends Department of Education in Court Washington, D.C. -- The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A case in  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Defends Department Of Education In Court Washington, D.C. -- The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon.  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Defends Department of Education in Court Washington, D.C. -- The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A cas  more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Improving Our Roadways: Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on New Roundabout Along State Route 29 in Saratoga County Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction is underway on a $3.4 million project that will enhance motorist safety and improve traffic flow along an important travel route in Saratoga County and a key gateway to the historic City of Saratoga Springs. T  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Introducing Amtrak Mardi Gras Service twice daily between New Orleans and Mobile via Coastal Mississippi NEW ORLEANS and MOBILE, Ala. - Agreements have been reached for new twice-daily Amtrak intercity train service along the Mississippi Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala. Starting this summer, the new state-sponsored Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer convenient morning and eveni  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy to Trump Admin: Don't Shelve Our Library Funding Standing With Library Officials and Patrons, Kennedy Demands Restoration of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Which Provides Funding For Libraries and Museums Across New York In 2024, IMLS Awarded $266 Million in Grants Nationwide - Trump Admin's Executive Order Undermines Critical Library Infrastructure BUFFALO, N.Y. -   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader 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 mu  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis, Local Leaders Call for Tour Helicopters to Be Reined In (STATEN ISLAND, NY) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was joined by local residents and leaders of civic associations to address growing concerns over the frequency of helicopter tours following a recent tour helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Malliotakis called for stricter regulations on non-essential helicopter tours  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Marking 60 Years Since "La Revolucion de Abril," Rep. Adriano Espaillat to Reintroduce Historic Legislation Named in Spanish "La Comision de las Ocupaciones Norteamericanas Act" Is the First Bill in U.S. Congressional History Named in Spanish Espaillat's Legislation Will Seek to Establish a Commission to Examine the Consequences of U.S. Interventions in the Dominican Republic and Latin Amer  more

NEW YORK, April 24 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Appoints Kim L. Yu as Director of Mayor's Office of Contract Services and City Chief Procurement Officer April 24, 2025 Yexenia Markland to Serve as First Deputy Director John K. Katsorhis to Serve as Deputy Chief Procurement Officer NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Kim L. Yu as the next director of the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS)  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Meeks Statement on Reported DOGE Dismantling of Millennium Challenge Corporation Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on reports that the Trump administration has enabled DOGE's dismantling of the Millennium Challenge C  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * PSC Modifies Budget for Landmark Solar Program NY-Sun Initiative Helps New York Consumers Make Strategic Solar Investments Program Will Produce Enough Clean Solar Energy to Power Nearly 700,000 New York Homes Annually Program Expected to Spur $4.4 Billion in Private Investments, and Supports 6,000 Solar Jobs Program Includes Prevailing Wage Requirements for   more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * PSC Seeks to Improve Major Digital Access Initiative First State in the Nation to Implement $15 Broadband Service for Millions of Low-Income New Yorkers, Keeping Money in Their Pockets Commission to Determine if ABA Minimum Broadband Download Speed Should Increase ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today commenced a proceeding  more

PASADENA, California, April 24 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's Newest Space Telescope Recognized at New York Stock Exchange Members of NASA's recently launched SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) mission team participated in the New York Stock Exchange's closing bell ceremony in New York City on April 22. Michael Thelen, SPHEREx flight system manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * New England Village Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in "19th Hole Snack Mix" Company Announcement New England Village Foods of Milford NH is recalling all lots of 5 -ounce and 10 -ounce containers of New England Village Snacks "19th Hole Snack Mix" because they may contain undeclared almonds. People who have allergies to almonds run t  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * New York Man Charged with Immigration Fraud for Concealing Role as Perpetrator of Rwandan Genocide A federal grand jury in Central Islip, New York, returned an indictment April 22 and unsealed today charging a New York man with lying on his applications for a green card and United States citizenship by concealing his past role as a leader and perpetrator of the genocide in Rwanda   more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has further suspended a proposed major rate increase by Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp., according to a notice issued and effective on April 23, 2025. The suspension delays the implementation of the rate changes through October 30, 2025, unless otherwise ordered by the Commission. Liberty Utilities (Liberty SLG) initially filed amendments to its tariff schedule on November 27, 2024, seeking to increase i  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * New York State Child Support Program Launches Redesigned Website Featuring Online Enrollment New Yorkers Seeking Child Support Services Can Now Enroll and Submit Supporting Documentation Online The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced the launch of a new online enrollment form for child support servic  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially launched a proceeding to evaluate whether the minimum broadband download speed required under the state's Affordable Broadband Act (ABA) should be increased. An order issued on April 24, 2025, during a Commission session in Albany, initiates the process mandated by the ABA itself. The 2021 Affordable Broadband Act currently requires certain internet service providers (ISPs) with over 20,000 customers  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Morelle Statement on Foreign Contributions in American Elections WASHINGTON - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement following a presidential memorandum targeting foreign contributions in American elections: "Democrats have and always will firmly oppose all for  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Dave Min and April McClain Delaney Lead Letters to Law Firms Requesting Details On Their Agreements With President Trump; Raising Legal and Ethical Concerns Under Federal and State Laws and Professional Ethics Codes Reps. Min, McClain Delaney: "Agreements of this kind also signal acquiescence to an abuse of federal power, raising serious questions about how or whether your firm would represent   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Clarke, Bonamici Urge Dept. of Ed. to Rescind Demand that State Education Agencies Certify Compliance with Attack on Marginalized Students **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov Letter Follows Lawmakers Continued Calls to Dept. of Education on Guidance and Federal Funding Text of Letter WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 23, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER: SUNY SCHENECTADY CAN HELP ADDRESS NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER SHORTAGE, BUT NEEDS FINAL FED APPROVAL FOR TRAINING PROGRAM; SENATOR CALLS ON FAA TO APPROVE SCHENECTADY AVIATION SCHOOL FOR... SUNY Schenectady's Top-Tier Aviation Science And Air Traffic Control Degree Program Has Excellent Reputation For Training Future Air Traffic Controllers And Is Uniquel  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-cv-00539; S.D.N.Y. filed Jan. 17, 2025) involving Nova Labs Inc.: * * * On April 23, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a final judgment by consent against Nova Labs, Inc., the creator of a purportedly decentralized wireless network known as the Helium Network. The Commission had charged Nova Labs with making misrepresentations in connection with its offer and sal  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news on April 24, 2025: * * * Statement from the New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on FDA's Suspension of Milk Quality Control Testing Program "Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has suspended its Grade A raw milk and finished product Proficiency Testing (PT) program. I want to be clear: this move does not put the safety of New York   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Combat Invasive Species Saratoga, New York - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reintroduced the bipartisan Stamp Out Invasive Species Act with Rep. Ed Case (D-HI) to help combat and raise awareness of the threat invasive species pose to Upstate New York and North Country ecosystems. "Upstate New York and the North Country are home to some of the largest and mo  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 180X) entitled "The Lowville and Beaver River Railroad Co. - Abandonment Exemption - in Lewis County, New York": * * * The Lowville & Beaver River Railroad Company (LBRR) filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon a 10.57mile rail line extending from milepost 0.0 in Lowville, N.Y., to milepost 10.  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on PIX11's "PIX11 News at 6PM" April 23, 2025 Hazel Sanchez: Really a frightening situation for that area. And joining us now is Mayor Eric Adams, who we just saw in Eileen's report. He toured the scene of that tragic shooting. Kendis Gibson: Yeah, mayor, thank you so much for joining us this evening. This is, sadly, another case of an innocent bystander being killed   more

NEW YORK, April 24 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Tisch, Community Leaders and Activists Destroy 3,575 Seized Illegal Firearms, Furthering Mission to end Gun Violence and Keep New Yorkers Safe April 24, 2025 Adel Omrani, President, Reworld, East Region: I'm Adel Omrani, I'm the president of Reworld's East region here, and I'm very privileged and happy to welcome everybody here, especially Mayor Adams, deputy mayo  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following transcript on April 24, 2025: * * * Transcript: MTA Chair and CEO Lieber Appears Live on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber appeared live on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss transportation-related topics. A transcript of the interview appears below. Brian Lehrer: It's the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC. Good morning, every  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11290) on April 23, 2025, by attorney-adviser Brandon J. Murrill: * * * The Twenty-Sixth Amendment and Reduction of the Voting Age (Part 5): Congressional Debates This Legal Sidebar post is the fifth in a six-part series that discusses the Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the Constitution, which prohibits the federal and state governments from denying or abridging, on the basis of age, t  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Wyden, Gillibrand, Schumer, 100+ Lawmakers Demand Social Security Head Keep Field Offices Open Volunteers across country to visit 50+ field offices in support, deliver copies of lawmakers' letter, emphasize harm of shutting down offices "Field offices provide vital services to Social Security recipients, and beneficiaries need the opportunity to seek assistance from SSA in person  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * The Whitney Will Host Public Program Set in the Museum's Virtual Landscape Exploring Intersections of Science and Art History Join artist Ashley Zelinskie and curator Christiane Paul for a conversation set in the virtual world of Twin Quasar, a digital work that was commissioned by the Whitney for artport. New York, April 23, 2025 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art will host  more