ALBANY, New York, May 9 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * "DEC Does What?!" Podcast Episode 22 Now Available: Where Duty Meets the Wild The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the latest episode 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 22--"Where  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Advances Major Construction to Upgrade Seattle Rail Yard New maintenance facility will support state-of-the-art Amtrak Airo trains set to arrive in 2026 SEATTLE - Major construction activities are underway at Amtrak's King Street Yard in Seattle, where crews recently began building the foundation for a new nearly 100,000 square foot maintenance facility that will help improve Amtrak servi  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * At Her Direct Invitation, Stefanik Proudly Hosts America 250 at Fort Ticonderoga Ticonderoga, NY -- Last year, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik met with America250 and personally invited them to host an event at Fort Ticonderoga to highlight the North Country and New York's significant military history related to our nation's founding 250 years ago. This event will mark the 250th anniversary of America'  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * At Local VFW, Deluzio Tears Apart Trump VA for Stalling Cancer Trials, Putting Western PA Veterans at Risk SHARPSBURG, PA -- Today, Navy and Iraq War veteran Congressman Deluzio joined with members of his Veterans Advisory Council at a VFW Post in Sharpsburg to highlight how the Trump Administration is putting veteran lives at risk and hiding it from the American people. This was recently reporte  more

NEW YORK, May 10 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on May 9, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in the U.S. Virgin Islands - May 2024": * * * Workers in the U.S. Virgin Islands had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.82 in May 2024, compared to the United States average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that hi  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: * * * CFTC Charges Syracuse, N.Y., Man, His Firm with Fraud, Misappropriation The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York against Dean S. Dellas of Syracuse, New York, and his investment advisory company, DSD Capital Management, LLC, for fraud and misappropriation.  In its complaint, th  more

CALIFORNIA, Stanford, May 9 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following speech on May 9, 2025, by President and CEO Beth M. Hammack at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University on Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy: * * * Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy My thanks to the Hoover Institution for inviting me to speak on this esteemed panel. It's great to be back at my alma mater. I am especially grateful that yesterday I was able to join the celebration in  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS STATEMENT ON ACQUITTALS IN TYRE NICHOLS CASE May 9, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "Mr. Tyre Nichols was a beloved father, son, and friend who should still be aliv  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Names Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today named Kelli Elyse Dingle's "Fried Eggs" as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. As the winner of the Congressional Art Competition, Kelli Elyse Dingle, a 12th-grade student from Orleans/ Niagara BOCES, will be flown to Washington, DC to see her artwork   more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Cultural Leaders Reflect on Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture on 100th Anniversary, Reaffirm Vital Importance of Landmark Institution May 8, 2025--Today, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture turns 100, a momentous occasion the world-renowned institution is marking with a year-long celebration which includes a limited edition NYPL library card, the major free exhibi  more

ALBANY, New York, May 9 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Long Path Trail Project to Improve Public Safety and Enhance Access to Catskill Forest Preserve Long-Distance Trail Encourages New Yorkers and Visitors to "Get Offline, Get Outside" and Enjoy State Lands New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced new investments to improve pedestria  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces New Round of Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced $5.9 million is now available to help communities facing environmental justice challenges implement innovative and effective projects to address environmental concerns. Funding for the  more

ALBANY, New York, May 9 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Releases Draft Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan for Public Comment and Announces New 'Trek for Trout' Event Citizen Science Project to 'Trek For Trout' on May 17 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the release of the draft Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan. The dra  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Blumenthal, Senators Pen Letter To HHS Secretary Kennedy, FDA Commissioner Makary Urging Them To Halt Efforts To Weaken Food Oversight May 09, 2025 FDA "is one of the best positioned federal offices to help 'Make America Healthy Again,' but the Trump Administration has undermined the program," the Senators wrote in their letter WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-I  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * FORWARDING: Van Hollen, Warren Lead Colleagues in Pressing Bessent, Bondi on Oversight of Binance Following Reported Meetings with Company Executives and Administration Officials WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sheldon  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino Introduces Pro-Law Enforcement Bills Ahead of National Police Week WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of National Police Week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) introduced two key pieces of legislation to support law enforcement officers and reaffirm his commitment to the men and women who serve and protect our communities. The bills--the Law Enforcement Officer Bill of Rights Resolution   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Fox News' Faulkner Focus on Pro-Terrorist Rioters at Columbia and Antisemitism in Higher Education New York City - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Faulkner Focus on Fox News about the pro-terrorist rioters at Columbia and antisemitism in higher education: View the full interview here. View highlights from   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * IN HOUSE BUDGET HEARING, CONGRESSMAN RYAN CONTINUES PUSH TO LOWER COSTS FOR HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES, INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO BRING DOWN HOUSING COSTS In House Budget Hearing, Congressman Ryan Continues Push to Lower Costs for Hudson Valley Families, Introduces Legislation to Bring Down Housing Costs Ryan's legislation to bolster transit-oriented housing will bring down the cost to build homes for Hudso  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from New York Reps. Elise Stefanik, Andrew Garbarino, Nick LaLota, and Mike Lawler on SALT Negotiations Saratoga, NY - Today, New York Reps. Elise Stefanik, Andrew Garbarino, Nick LaLota, and Mike Lawler released a joint statement on SALT: "We've negotiated in good faith on SALT from the start--fighting for the taxpayers we represent in New York. Yet with no notice or agreement,   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE FIRING OF LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, DR. CARLA HAYDEN Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Dr. Carla Hayden is an accomplished, principled and distinguished Librarian of Congress. Her historic tenure has taken the institution to new heights, and I am thankful for her incredible service. Donald Trump's   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE FIRING OF LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, DR. CARLA HAYDEN Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Dr. Carla Hayden is an accomplished, principled and distinguished Librarian of Congress. Her historic tenure has taken the institution to new heights, and I am thankful for her incredible service. Donald Trump's unjust decision to fire Dr  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Reintroduces Bill to Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Maternity Care Lujan's Legislation Would Combat Infant and Maternal Mortality Across United States Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced the reintroduction of the Birth Access Benefiting Improved Essential Facility Services (BABIES) Act, legislation that increases access to quality, affordable mater  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams' Statement Following Meeting With President Trump May 9, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss New York City's priorities: "New Yorkers elected me to fight for them and their families, and every single day, our administration works to make our city better and to uphold our indisputable  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams' Statement in Response to Productive New York State Budget Agreement Delivering on NYC's Priorities May 9, 2025 Priorities on Affordability, Public Safety, Involuntary Commitments, Discovery Reform NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to the $254 billion Fiscal Year 2026 state budget agreement reached by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and t  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Metropolitan Equestrian Team, Inc. to take over Rock Creek Park Horse Center operations Camps, lessons, and more to continue at the center under Metropolitan Equestrian Team, Inc. WASHINGTON -- The National Park Service (NPS) has approved the transfer of the concessions contract for the Rock Creek Park Horse Center, formerly held by Guest Services, Inc. (GSI), to Metropoli  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Morelle's Statement on Abrupt Firing of Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress WASHINGTON - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement after Dr. Carla Hayden was fired from her duties as the Librarian of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump fired a patriotic public s  more

ALBANY, New York, May 9 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $11.8 Million Bridge Replacement Project Along State Route 23 in Chenango and Otsego Counties New Span Over Unadilla River Will Enhance Safety and Improve Resiliency on Key Travel Route Linking Cities of Norwich and Oneonta New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today   more

ALBANY, New York, May 9 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $9.4 Million Project to Improve Travel and Enhance Safety on State Route 146 in Saratoga County Project Will Resurface Roadway, Eliminate Slip Lanes and Upgrade Sidewalks and Traffic Signals Between Tallow Wood Drive and Old Route 146 New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Domin  more

ALBANY, New York, May 10 (TNSrpt) -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * New York State Department of Health Highlights Study With Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Showing Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Products Protect Infants Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Finds Significantly Lower RSV-Associated Hospitalizations Among Infants and Children Who Received Monoclonal Antibody or their Mother Received the   more

ALBANY, New York, May 10 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR HIGHLIGHTS RESOURCES FOR WORKING MOTHERS This Mother's Day, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding mothers statewide of the many resources available to them. This year, New York became the first state in the nation to mandate Paid Prenatal Leave for pregnant workers, allowing them to seek prenatal care without t  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Pentagon Marks Public Service Recognition Week, Honors Civilian Workforce The Defense Department celebrates Public Service Recognition Week, observed annually during the first week of May since 1985, to honor federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees who serve the nation. This year, the Pentagon recognized members of its civilian workforce for their vital contributions to national security  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on May 9, 2025: * * * Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SUBJECT: Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp My Administration is committed to protecting the Great Lakes -- the world's largest surface freshwater system, and a highly valued shipping avenu  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Markey, McGovern, Warren Celebrate Court Ordering Rumeysa Ozturk's Release Pressley Has Fought for Ozturk's Release, Constitutional Rights to Due Process and Free Speech Since She Was Abducted in March Pressley, Markey, McGovern Met with Ozturk at Louisiana ICE Facility in April WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Congressman James   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls on Congress to Vote on Administration's FAA Overhaul by June 1 Above: Gottheimer calls for immediate action at Newark Liberty International Airport. NEWARK, NJ -- Today, May 9, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Newark Liberty International Airport to demand swift action to address the air traffic control crisis that is causing massive flight delays   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman, Rep. Menendez, Senator Lujan, Senator Bennet Lead Democrats in Calling on Trump Administration to Crack Down on U.S. Firearms Flowing to Latin American Drug Cartels Administration's Designation of 8 Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations Unlocks New Tools to Crack Down on Southbound Arms Trafficking Over 200,000 American Firearms Flow into Mexico Every Year, Fueling Gang Viol  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Hakeem S. Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 8, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I urge a strong "no" against this silly, small-minded, and sycophantic piece of legislation. When the American people woke up this morning, they could reasonably ask the question: What are their elected Representatives on the floor of the House of Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 8, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, at this moment, we have an opportunity to catalyze a school choice revolution across America, and one has never been more desperately needed. The Nation's report card recently came out, and the verdict was clear: Our public education system is failing. T  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 8, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, allow me to paint a picture of a country: threats to the media to control the flow of information to the citizenry; cutting funds to childhood education, higher education, and the arts to limit free and independent thought; telling families it is tim  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON PROTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in response to a May 7th protest at Columbia that the university said caused "substantial chaos" and resulted in the arrest of nearly 80 people: "Last night's library occupation at Columbia is another example of people crossing the line from legitimate protest to unacc  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Timothy Daly, CPA, reinstatement to appear and practice before the Commission as an accountant responsible for the preparation or review of financial statements, excluding service on an audit committee. This decision, detailed in an order issued on May 9, 2025, follows a prior suspension order against Daly. In May 2020, the SEC issued a Suspension Order against Daly, stemming from findings that, while a partner at KP  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Burgum Visits Natural Gas Facility, Floyd Bennett Field in New York Statement from Interior Press: Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum wrapped a productive day in Brooklyn, NY that started at a natural gas facility and ended with local families at Floyd Bennett Field, a site that was previously used as an illegal migrant encampment under the Biden administration. During the visit   more

ALBANY, New York, May 10 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following statement on May 9, 2025: * * * Statement By DFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris on New York State FY26 Budget The Department is proud to support the Governor and Legislature in advancing a budget that empowers New Yorkers and protects them from financial harm. This year's budget expands the Department's oversight of pharmacy benefit managers, middlemen that raise medical costs, and grants t  more

NEW YORK, May 10 -- The New York Public Library issued the following statement on May 9, 2025: * * * Statement From The New York Public Library's Chief Librarian Brian Bannon Regarding Dr. Carla Hayden Statement from Brian Bannon, the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education at The New York Public Library: "Dr. Carla Hayden is a giant in the field of librarianship, from her early days as a children's librarian at the Chicago Public Library leading storytimes for chi  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Commends FBI and U.S. Attorney Investigation into Letitia James for Alleged Mortgage Fraud New York, NY - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement in response the FBI and U.S. Attorney's investigation into Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud: "I commend the FBI and the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York for investigating New York Attorney Ge  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Rips Gov. Kathy Hochul's Late, Reckless, and Disgraceful New York State Budget Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement in response to Governor Kathy Hochul's late, reckless, and disgraceful New York State budget: "Democrats and Republicans alike are rightly skewering Kathy Hochul and her budget for her sheer incompetence and catastrophic polic  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Suburban Renewable Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., has called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide clearer guidance on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit to support the expansion of renewable natural gas (RNG) production. In a letter submitted to the IRS, Vice President of Tax Elmer Dante emphasized the need for regulatory adjustments to ensure the credit fosters investment in RNG, a key component of the nation's clean ener  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins Squawk Box Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC's Squawk Box. On tax permanency: "[If] you look at what is being proposed, and what I would argue is the thing that's different is permanence... If you do this on a permanent basis, Tax Foundation, for example,   more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" May 8, 2025 Piers Morgan : New York City Mayor Eric Adams was a rising star of the Democratic Party, a clear thinking, straight talking former police officer who was touted for national acclaim. Now he's fighting [the] next election as an Independent after a remarkable saga, which saw him indicted on corruption charges and effectively cleared withou  more