*New York Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Thursday June 12, 2025 ( 36 items ) |
Acting Ranking Member Lynch and Subcommittee Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Call Out HHS Secretary's Life-Threatening Attacks on Vaccines
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, acting ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Acting Ranking Member Lynch and Subcommittee Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Call Out HHS Secretary's Life-Threatening Attacks on Vaccines
Washington, D.C. (June 10, 2025)--Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Acting Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking M
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Congressman Kennedy Testifies In Support of the Gold Star Family Education Parity Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Kennedy Testifies In Support of the Gold Star Family Education Parity Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - During a House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Legislative Hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) testified in support of his bill, the Gold Star Family Education Parity Act (H.R. 2720), legislation that would expand and modernize education benefits for the surviving dependents
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CELEBRATES WEST POINT HIGHSCHOOLER ON WINNING CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION AT AWARDS CEREMONY IN CAPITOL
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CELEBRATES WEST POINT HIGHSCHOOLER ON WINNING CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION AT AWARDS CEREMONY IN CAPITOL
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Congressman Pat Ryan Celebrates West Point Highschooler on Winning Congressional Art Competition at Awards Ceremony in Capitol
James O'Neill High School rising-sophomore Shylah-Eve Guy's painting, titled "The Garden of Eve," will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the nex
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Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Introduces Two Bills to Crack Down on Sanctuary Cities and Cut Off Passports From Terrorist Collaborators
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Introduces Two Bills to Crack Down on Sanctuary Cities and Cut Off Passports from Terrorist Collaborators
Washington, D.C. - In response to growing threats from violent cartels, terrorist networks, and lawless sanctuary cities, Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) has introduced two national security bills to stop the flow of fentanyl, restore immigration enforcement, a
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DEC Releases Draft 2026-2030 Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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DEC Releases Draft 2026-2030 Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda
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Public Comment Accepted through Aug. 11, 2025
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the Draft Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda 2026-2030, a five-year blueprint for conserving and restoring the Hudson River estuary and its watershed. Publ
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DelBene Grills Treasury Secretary on Trump's Government Database
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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DelBene Grills Treasury Secretary on Trump's Government Database
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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on reports that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is creating a massive government database with Americans' sensitive personal information.
Bessent refused to answer whether he supported t
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FAA Issues Notice on Newark Airport Scheduling Limits
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice titled "Operating Limitations at Newark Liberty International Airport, Order Establishing Targeted Scheduling Limits."
The Federal Aviation Administration issued this notice to address persistent flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, due to construction, staffing shortages, and equipment issues. Effective June 6, 2025, the notice sets sc
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Interconnected VoIP Numbering Authorization Application Filed By Ahoi
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 25-12) on June 10, 2025:
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Ahoi LLC (Ahoi or Applicant), an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider, filed a Numbering Authorization Application (Application) pursuant to section 52.15(g)(3) of the Federal Communications Commission's rules, seeking authorization to obtain North American Numbering Plan telephone numbers directly fro
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FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES EPA RELEASES $1.75 MILLION IN FED FUNDING TO PROTECT DRINKING WATER FOR 40,000 IN ONTARIO & WAYNE COUNTIES
WASHINGTON, June 10 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES EPA RELEASES $1.75 MILLION IN FED FUNDING TO PROTECT DRINKING WATER FOR 40,000 IN ONTARIO & WAYNE COUNTIES
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Earlier This Spring, Schumer Called On EPA To Release $1.75M In Fed Funding He Secured For Canandaigua To Upgrade Drinking Water System To Remove Toxic Chemicals Linked To Liver And Kidney Damage And Cancer
Canandaigua Ha
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Gillen Applauds $240,000 in EPA Funding for Clean Drinking Water Security in Freeport
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillen Applauds $240,000 in EPA Funding for Clean Drinking Water Security in Freeport
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen released the following statement announcing $240,000 in federal grant funding awarded to the Village of Freeport to enhance the safety and security of the Village's drinking water supply:
"I am delighted to announce that that $240,000 in federal funding is he
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Gillibrand Statement On Arrest of SEIU California President David Huerta
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Arrest of SEIU California President David Huerta
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement following the arrest of SEIU California President David Huerta at a protest in Los Angeles.
"The arrest of SEIU California President David Huerta in Los Angeles is yet another disturbing example of the Trump administration's retaliation towards inn
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ICYMI: Ernst Legislation to Stop Billions in Bogus Payments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Ernst Legislation to Stop Billions in Bogus Payments
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WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is codifying one of the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) largest cost savings actions to identify and stop fraudulent and improper payments after more than $160 billion occurred in Fiscal Year 2024.
The Delivering On Government Efficiency (DOGE) in S
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO STOP THE GOP TAX SCAM"
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO STOP THE GOP TAX SCAM"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer where they urged House Republicans to use their second chance to do the right thing and stop the GOP Tax Scam.
LEADER JEFFRIES : It's an honor and a privilege to be joined today by Leader Chuck Sch
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Mayor Adams Announces Fatherhood Plan to Help New York City Fathers and Children Thrive
NEW YORK, June 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news:
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Mayor Adams Announces Fatherhood Plan to Help New York City Fathers and Children Thrive
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June 11, 2025
Mayor Adams Launches Father Friendly Summer, Online Hub Featuring Free, Family-Friendly Events and Citywide Resources for Fathers
NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Children's Cabinet Executive Director Ahsia Badi, and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (D
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N.Y. State Education Department Spokesperson O'Hare Addresses Unauthorized Online Materials
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- New York State Education Department spokesperson JP O'Hare stated that the department is aware of online materials, including test study guides and curriculum content, referencing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
O'Hare clarified these documents were neither created nor approved by NYSED and are not endorsed by the department. He emphasized that school districts and charter schools are responsible for developing curriculum aligned to state learning standards. The
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New York Power Authority Awards $10,000 College Scholarships to Students Seeking Clean Energy Careers
WHITE PLAINS, New York, June 12 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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New York Power Authority Awards $10,000 College Scholarships to Students Seeking Clean Energy Careers
Future Energy Leaders Scholarship Helps Prime Energy Industry Workforce Pipeline with Diverse, Well-Qualified Professionals
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--To encourage students from all parts of New York to pursue STEM careers, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) today an
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NOAA FY2026 Budget Request & Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13024) on June 10, 2025, by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY2026 Budget Request and Appropriations
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an agency in the Department of Commerce, which defines its mission as to understand and predict changes in climate, weath
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On Senate Floor, Warren Urges Colleagues to Use Their Leverage and Vote No on GENIUS Act Until Critical Issues Addressed
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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On Senate Floor, Warren Urges Colleagues to Use Their Leverage and Vote No on GENIUS Act Until Critical Issues Addressed
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, urged her colleagues on the Senate Floor to
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Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Introduces Legislation to Posthumously Bestow Congressional Gold Medal Honor to Charles B. Rangel
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Introduces Legislation to Posthumously Bestow Congressional Gold Medal Honor to Charles B. Rangel
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), in partnership with Democratic leaders, has introduced legislation (link is external) to posthumously award the esteemed Congressional Gold Medal to former Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who represented New York
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Rep. Langworthy: Recognizing Chairman Sanok for Decades of Service
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nicholas A. Langworthy, R-New York, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on June 10, 2025:
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Mr. Speaker, for over 40 years, Jerry Sanok has been a cornerstone of the Republican Party--a principled leader whose honesty, strategic mind, and dedication have earned him respect across Alden and beyond. It is only fitting that his hometown now honors a lifetime of unwavering service.
On June 11th, Jerry will
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Rep. Sewell Pays Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Montgomery Attorney Julian McPhillips on the House Floor
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Pays Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Montgomery Attorney Julian McPhillips on the House Floor
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Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to pay tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Julian L. McPhillips, Jr., "the People's Lawyer of Alabama," who passed away on April 12, 2025, at the age of 78. Sewell highlighted McPhillips' distinguish
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads House Introduction of Legislation to Posthumously Bestow Congressional Gold Medal Honor to Charles B. Rangel
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads House Introduction of Legislation to Posthumously Bestow Congressional Gold Medal Honor to Charles B. Rangel
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with Democratic leaders, has introduced legislation (link is external) to posthumously award the esteemed Congressional Gold Medal to former Congressman Charles B. Range
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SCHUMER SAYS: HANDS OFF UPSTATE NY'S JOB CORPS CENTERS; FOLLOWING TRUMP ORDER TO SHUT DOWN JOB CORPS, ELIMINATING 550+ UPSTATE NY JOBS & CUTTING JOB TRAINING FOR THOUSANDS OF NEW YORKERS, SENATOR...
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER SAYS: HANDS OFF UPSTATE NY'S JOB CORPS CENTERS; FOLLOWING TRUMP ORDER TO SHUT DOWN JOB CORPS, ELIMINATING 550+ UPSTATE NY JOBS & CUTTING JOB TRAINING FOR THOUSANDS OF NEW YORKERS, SENATOR...
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Job Corps Provides Residential Workforce Training To Thousands of Students Across America & NY - Located In Albany, Sullivan, Orleans, Otsego & Chautauqua Counties - Hel
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SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP RENAMING FORT HENRY JOHNSON BACK TO FORT POLK
WASHINGTON, June 10 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP RENAMING FORT HENRY JOHNSON BACK TO FORT POLK
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement on President Trump announcing the Army would be renaming Fort Johnson, named in honor of the Medal of Honor recipient, Albany Resident, Harlem Hellfighter, and New York Army National Guard Sgt. William Henry Jo
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SEC Obtains Final Judgments Against NDB, Nima Golsharifi for Fraudulent Statements in Press Release
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:23-cv-04724; N.D. Cal. filed Sept. 14, 2023):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. NDB, Inc. and Nima Golsharifi, No. 3:23-cv-04724 (N.D. Cal. filed Sept. 14, 2023)
On June 9, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California entered final judgments against defendants NDB, Inc. and its CEO, Nima Golsharifi, who were charged by the Securities and Exchange Comm
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SEC: Court Grants Partial Summary Judgment Against Ex-Registered Representative
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:20-cv-06175; S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 6, 2020) involving Jack Brewer:
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On May 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the SEC partial summary judgment against former registered representative Jack Brewer. The SEC previously charged Brewer with insider trading in the securities of COPsync, Inc., a microcap company that operated a communication netw
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Sen. Schumer Issues Comments on Senate Floor About Los Angeles Protests
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on June 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech):
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Mr. President, from the moment Donald Trump entered the public sphere, he has thrived on division and diversion. He fans the flames of chaos, then pretends to be the firefighter--always looking for someone else to blame for the infernos he helps ignite--al
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Sen. Schumer Issues Comments on Senate Floor About One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on June 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech):
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Mr. President, on reconciliation, Republicans continue their tortured effort to ram Donald Trump's "Big Ugly Betrayal" through Congress. In the last few days, Senate Democrats have made the argument that the House Republican bill does not meet the requirem
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Sen. Schumer Issues Comments on Senate Floor About Social Security Administration
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on June 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech):
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Mr. President, on Social Security, Elon Musk might have been run out of town, but his handiwork lives on at the Social Security Administration.
Do you remember he called Social Security a big Ponzi scheme? Well, he is gone, but the Social Security Adminis
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STAR Data Reveal 'Splash' of the Quark-Gluon Plasma
UPTON, New York, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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STAR Data Reveal 'Splash' of the Quark-Gluon Plasma
Reconstruction of jets produced in particle smashups reveals how 'lost' energy is dispersed sideways
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UPTON, N.Y. -- New data from particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), an "atom smasher" at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, reveal how the
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Stefanik Demands BNY Mellon Provide Transparency over Troubling Ties to Iranian-Linked Terrorist Organizations
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Stefanik Demands BNY Mellon Provide Transparency over Troubling Ties to Iranian-Linked Terrorist Organizations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued a letter to Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) demanding transparency concerning its sponsorship of the South African telecommunications company MTN Group through its American Depository Receipts
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Stefanik's Bill Ratifying the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement Agreement Featured at House Natural Resources Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Hearing Block
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Stefanik's Bill Ratifying the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement Agreement Featured at House Natural Resources Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Hearing Block
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik's legislation to ratify the land claim settlement agreeme
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Tillis Op-Ed: The Senate's One Big, Beautiful Opportunity
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Tillis Op-Ed: The Senate's One Big, Beautiful Opportunity
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) published an op-ed in The Hill outlining the Senate's one big, beautiful opportunity to deliver tax relief and pass President Trump's agenda.
Read the full op-ed HERE.
Senator Tillis on Delivering President Trump's Campaign Promises:
"President Trump ran -- and won -- on a bol
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U.S. Army Mobile Laboratory Strengthens Partnership With ROK Laboratory Team
SEOUL, South Korea, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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U.S. Army mobile laboratory strengthens partnership with ROK laboratory team
By Walter Ham, 20th CBRNE Command
Soldiers from a U.S. Army global mobile laboratory strengthened their partnerships with their Republic of Korea counterparts during a training event in South Korea.
The U.S. Army's 1st Global Field Medical Laboratory trained together with the Republic of Korea Chemi
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Warren, Merkley Seek Records on $2 Billion Trump Stablecoin Deal From UAE Firm and Binance
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Merkley Seek Records on $2 Billion Trump Stablecoin Deal from UAE Firm and Binance
"Like officials at WLF, we support efforts to promote the U.S. dollar. We do not, however, see use of USD1--an instrument that conveniently lines the pockets of the sitting U.S. President and his family--as essential to that ef
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Welch on Trump's Threat to Phase Out FEMA
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch on Trump's Threat to Phase Out FEMA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the Oval Office Tuesday, President Trump said he plans to start 'phasing out' FEMA after the hurricane season and 'give out less money' to disaster victims. Trump also said he plans to 'give [disaster aid] out directly. It'll be from the president's office.' U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), released the following statement in reaction
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