NEW YORK, June 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on June 6, 2025: * * * City of New York Takes Action To Protect Over $820 Million in Federal Funding for Public Safety Organizations Nationwide Coalition Files Amicus Brief Outlining Why Non-Profits Must Have Federal Public Safety Grants Restored Continues Adams Administration's Work To Ensure New Yorkers Get Every Dollar They Are Entitled to at Every Level of Government * NEW YORK - The City of New York today -  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling for the Full Dismantlement of Iran's Uranium Enrichment Program * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04 ) led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, calling on the Trump administration to ensure that any nuclear deal with Iran  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The New York Natural Heritage Program has voiced strong opposition to a proposed change in the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The conservation organization urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to reject the measure. "As a conservation organization specializing in the monitoring and assessment of rare plants, animals, and ecological communities in New York State since 1985, we are deeply concerned by any   more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Federal Reserve Governor Adriana D. Kugler, speaking at the Economic Club of New York on June 5, 2025, warned that increased import tariffs and other policy changes could significantly impact the U.S. economy. While the labor market remains resilient, Kugler stated that such policies, particularly higher tariffs, risk raising the unemployment rate and pushing inflation above the Federal Open Market Committee's 2% target. * * * Here is the text of the remarks: Thank you,  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands That Trump Administration Restore Funding For Youth Mental Health Grants * New York Was Awarded Over $18 Million Through The Now-Terminated Programs From FY2022-FY2024 U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration restore funding to two grant programs that support school-based mental health services, the Mental Health Service Professional Demon  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Reinstate All Fired Workers at NOAA, NWS Prior to Peak Hurricane, Wildfire Season * Staff reductions at both agencies pose a threat to public safety, wildfire preparedness WASHINGTON - As the nation enters peak hurricane and wildfire season, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper reiterated his call on the Trump administration to fully reinstate all fired f  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSFR) -- A notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, details the completed inventory of human remains by Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York. The Colleges have determined a cultural affiliation between these remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The specific human remains involved represent at least one older adult male, consisting of   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Improving Medicare, Expanding Access: Fitzpatrick, Tonko Bipartisan Bill Targets Seniors' Mental Health Needs * Legislation will ensure Medicare coverage for clinical social workers providing critical mental health services to older Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) introduced the Expanding Seniors Access to Menta  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following memorandum (No. 2023-CGD-028) entitled "Weaknesses in U.S. Department of the Interior's Oversight of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resilience Competitive Grants Program." Here is the letter: * * * Memorandum To: Andrea L. Brandon Deputy Assistant Secretary, Budget, Finance, Grants and Acquisition From: Kathleen Sedney Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, an  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Legislation to Support First Responders and end Reliance on CCP * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) joined Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (MI-02), and Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) in reintroducing the Drones for First Responders Act. This legislation supp  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CONGRESSMAN STEVE COHEN TO THE HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Today, I am pleased to recommend the appointment of Congressman Steve Cohen to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Pursuant to clause 11(a)(1) of rule X,   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CONGRESSMAN STEVE COHEN TO THE HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Today, I am pleased to recommend the appointment of Congressman Steve Cohen to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Pursuant to clause 11(a)(1) of rule X, as modified by the order o  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "TRUMP'S ONE BIG UGLY BILL WILL RIP AWAY HEALTHCARE FOR MORE THAN 16 MILLION AMERICANS" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats remain united against Trump's One Big Ugly Bill which will rip away healthcare and food assistance from millions of Americans in order to give billionaire Republican   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "TRUMP'S ONE BIG UGLY BILL WILL RIP AWAY HEALTHCARE FOR MORE THAN 16 MILLION AMERICANS" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats remain united against Trump's One Big Ugly Bill which will rip away healthcare and food assistance from millions of Americans in order to give billionaire Republican donors a tax break. LEAD  more

NEW YORK, June 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on June 6, 2025: * * * Mayor Adams, Family of Former Congressman Charles B. Rangel Announce Plans for Congressman Rangel to lie in State at City Hall, Opportunities for New Yorkers to Honor his Legacy NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that, in recognition of his remarkable life and legacy, former U.S. Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who passed away on May 26th at the age of 94, will lie in stat  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Michael Lawler, R-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa, issued the following opening remarks on June 5, 2025, at a hearing titled "After Assad: The Future of Syria": * * * Syria is at a turning point. The fall of Bashar al-Assad this past December following four decades of authoritarian rule has created conditions for unprecedented change for Syria and for the Middle East. This change comes with significant risk  more

ALBANY, New York, June 7 (TNSrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release June 6, 2025: * * * DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) investment return was 5.84% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $272.8 billion. "Market   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion on June 5, 2025, to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage and acknowledge the community's contributions to the city. During the event, Mayor Adams expressed his gratitude to the Puerto Rican community, introduced members of his administration, and promoted the upcoming Puerto Rican Day Parade. The reception also featured an awards ceremony honoring Ray Negron, JeL Rachi, and Luis Figueroa, and included musical   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared live on Fox 5's "Good Day New York" to discuss his decision to seek re-election as an independent while remaining a Democrat. During the interview, Mayor Adams defended his record, highlighting successes such as reduced murders and shootings, new housing units, and decreased rat sightings, while also addressing federal investigations he deemed unfair. He critiqued his opponents, Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, for perceived inconsi  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams Adams, in a live interview on 77 WABC's "Cats & Cosby" on June 5, 2025, robustly defended his independent mayoral bid and his administration's accomplishments, including increased jobs and reduced crime. He criticized his Democratic primary opponents for perceived policy flip-flopping, stating that he remains consistent in his pro-police, pro-business, and pro-housing stances. Mayor Adams also spoke at length about his experience with what h  more

PASADENA, California, June 6 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's Ready-to-Use Dataset Details Land Motion Across North America * NASA is collaborating with the Alaska Satellite Facility in Fairbanks to create a powerful web-based tool that will show the movement of land across North America down to less than an inch. The online portal and its underlying dataset unlock a trove of satellite radar measurements that can help anyone identify where an  more

ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * New York State Announces 12th Annual Invasive Species Awareness Week Begins June 9 * The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG) today announced that the State's 12 th annual Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) begins Monday, June 9. Free public events, including webinars, han  more

ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * New York State Announces Finalization of Skaneateles Lake Water Quality Plan * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and Department of State (DOS) Secretary of State, Walter T. Mosley today announced the joint agency approval of the Skaneateles Lake Watershed Nine Element (9E) Plan for Phosphorus. This plan enhance  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, appearing on Fox 5's "Good Day New York" on June 6, 2025, defended his decision to run for a second term as an independent, despite his Democratic affiliation.  Mayor Adams highlighted his administration's successes, including a record low in murders and shootings, 4,600 new homes, and an 18% decrease in rat sightings, while also addressing federal investigations and criticism from opponents. * * * Here is the transcript of the interview:  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in a live interview on 77 WABC's "Cats & Cosby" on June 5, 2025, vigorously defended his independent mayoral campaign and his administration's achievements.  Adams criticized opponents for their perceived inconsistency on key issues like public safety and congestion pricing, emphasizing his own steadfast commitment to making New York City safer and more prosperous. He also touched on battling a "permanent government" within agencies. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Introduces Resolution to Honor First Lady Barbara Bush's 100th Birthday * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a Resolution commemorating the 100th Birthday of First Lady Barbara Bush and to honor her service to our nation. First Lady Barbara Bush's 100th Birthday will be June 8th, 2025. "Barbara Bush exemplified excellence in every aspect of her life, but   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Pushes for the Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Stadium and Airport Concession Prices for Potential Price Gouging * Stadium and Airport Concessions Charge New York Captive Audiences Double the Street Price, Despite Receiving Tens of Millions in Public Subsidies Every Year Read the Letter Here Washington, D.C - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) led nine House Democrats in   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Romanian national sentenced for defrauding hundreds of banking customers * PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- An illegally present Romanian national described in court documents as an "undeterred serial scammer" has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison and will face deportation proceedings after a joint U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement inves  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Kim, Schumer, and Collins Re-Introduce Legislation to Reduce Sepsis Fatalities WASHINGTON D.C. - Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) re-introduced the bipartisan SEPSIS (Securing Enhanced Programs, Systems and Initiatives for Sepsis) Act, which aims to prevent sepsis fatalities by increasing early recognition, diagnosis, and   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Rips Trump's Plan to Let Palantir Build Dossiers on American Citizens * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) railed against the Trump administration's plan to turn over Americans' most personal information that was harvested by Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers to Palantir so the c  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Treasury targets network trafficking cocaine to the US and Europe following ICE HSI New York investigation with law enforcement partners * WASHINGTON -- On June 5, following an investigation by ICE Homeland Security Investigations' New York field office and law enforcement partners, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * USDA Seeks Public Input on Draft Environmental Documents for Deregulation of American Chestnut Developed Using Genetic Engineering * Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker@usda.gov The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reopening public comment on a draft environmental im  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez, Waters, Warren, Markey, and Whitehouse Unveil Bill to Support Small Business Compliance with Corporate Transparency Act * WASHINGTON \- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced new bicameral legislation to help small businesses comply with beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transpare  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Schumer, Democratic Senators Call on Pulte to Halt Fannie and Freddie Reprivatization Efforts Before Assessing Impact on Families "We have serious concerns that you plan to make significant changes to the Enterprises in a way that would put investor profits over the homes of millions of Americans." * Washing  more