WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank issued the following Beige Book on June 4, 2025: * * * National Summary Overall Economic Activity Reports across the twelve Federal Reserve Districts indicate that economic activity has declined slightly since the previous report. Half of the Districts reported slight to moderate declines in activity, three Districts reported no change, and three Districts reported slight growth. All Districts reported elevated levels of economic and policy unc  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following Beige Book on June 4, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Second District continued to decline modestly amid widespread uncertainty. Employment held steady, though the demand for workers softened and wage growth slowed to a modest pace. Selling price increases remained moderate, but input prices rose strongly with tariff-induced cost increases, especially for manufacturers. Manufactu  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On U.S. Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Facilities * Addressing U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: "I am grateful that no U.S. service members were harmed during the military operation against Iran's nuclear   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S UNILATERAL MILITARY ACTION IN IRAN * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise. The risk of war has now dramatically increased, and I pray for the safety of our troops in the region who have been put i  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S UNILATERAL MILITARY ACTION IN IRAN * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise. The risk of war has now dramatically increased, and I pray for the safety of our troops in the region who have been put in harm's way. President   more

NEW YORK, June 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Launches new Teams to Fight rats in City's new Phase of 'War on Rats' * June 22, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/46YDd8FbGsE Adams Administration Invests $877,000 f or New Rat Mitigation Teams Across Five Boroughs That Will Tackle Rat Populations in 600,000 Street Tree Beds Citywide Program Will Directly Address Over 2,300 Ra t- Related 311 Complaints Annually Through Inspection a  more

NEW YORK, June 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Signs Legislation to Create new Business Improvement District in East Harlem * June 22, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/-dc1uAqZdgA Intro. 1219 Will Establish New East Harlem 125 th Street BID New BID Will Support Local Businesses, Coordinate with City Government and Neighborhood Stakeholders, Host Community Events, and Advocate for the Neighborhood Announcement Brings Total Num  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city will not proceed with its Medicare Advantage plan for retirees at this time. Adams stated that while he is grateful for the Court of Appeals' decision recognizing the city's legal right to offer alternative health care plans, concerns from retirees about the potential changes have been heard. The administration has found other ways to address health care costs while providing quality coverage for city workers, and ha  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted an Albanian Culture Reception at Gracie Mansion celebrating the contributions of the Albanian, Kosovan, Montenegrin, and North Macedonian communities. During his remarks, Adams expressed gratitude for the community's faith, culture, work ethic, and dedication to public safety, highlighting the presence of Albanian men and women serving in the police uniform. He affirmed his commitment to supporting an Albanian Day parade, acknowledgi  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Emily Randall, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Randall, Larsen, alongside State Leaders, WSDOT Urge Bold Investment in Washington's Ferry System and Celebrate Launch of Congressional Ferry Caucus EDMONDS, WA - This week, Representative Emily Randall (WA-06) was joined by Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Washington State Senator Marko Liias, Washington State Representative Greg Nance, and Steve Nevey, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Washi  more