ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Back from the Brink: DEC Announces New Collaborative Study Estimates Population of Hudson River Endangered Shortnose Sturgeon * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced research that estimates the population of endangered shortnose sturgeon in the Hudson River to be nearly 70,000 individuals, likely making it the largest populati  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, in an op-ed published in the New York Post on June 27, 2025, advocated for ending federal subsidies for wind and solar power. Wright asserted that these subsidies contribute to higher electricity prices and a less stable grid, citing the intermittent nature of renewable sources and their inability to consistently meet demand, especially during peak times. He highlighted President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" as a solution, aim  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: "THIS COUNTRY IS FAR TOO EXPENSIVE" * Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week where he emphasized that while Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, he is instead crashing the economy and marching us toward a recession. JON KARL: I'm joined now by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of Ne  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: "THIS COUNTRY IS FAR TOO EXPENSIVE" * Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week where he emphasized that while Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, he is instead crashing the economy and marching us toward a recession. JON KARL: I'm joined now by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Let's start with t  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Niagara Refining LLC, Depew, New York, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, advocating for measures to protect the domestic tungsten industry. The company, one of only three tungsten refiners in the U.S., highlighted its role as a strategic non-Chinese supplier of tungsten products. Roger Showalter, president of Niagara Refining LLC, stated, "Tungsten is a critical mineral and U.S. tungsten manufacturers need protectio  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams participated in an ethnic media engagement with "Rusa Radio", discussing his administration's actions to combat antisemitism and hate crimes. Adams highlighted the establishment of a dedicated office to combat antisemitism, the first of its kind in a major U.S. city, noting that the Jewish community, comprising about 12% of the population, experienced approximately 57% of hate crimes in 2024 (345 incidents out of 641 total). He also address  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared live on WCBS-TV's "CBS News NY at 5" to discuss the mayoral race following the Democratic primary. Adams addressed Zohran Mamdani's primary victory and emphasized that his campaign will focus on affordability and his record of leadership for working-class New Yorkers. He also highlighted his ability to work with the White House, irrespective of who is president, and discussed his strategy for reaching voters through evolving social  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, appearing on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" on June 27, 2025, downplayed concerns from Wall Street about Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary victory, asserting that New York is "not a socialist city." Adams emphasized his administration's accomplishments, including record jobs and small businesses, Broadway's success, and reduced crime, as he made his case for re-election. He clarified that the primary results reflected only the "far left o  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Weir Farm NHP Welcomes July 2025 Artist-in-Residence: Beth Stinson * News Release Date: June 29, 2025 WILTON/RIDGEFIELD, Conn. - Beth MacNeil Stinson is a mixed media artist based in Maryland. She uses a process she calls "echo printing," using the natural chemistry of plants to cast a shadow of their essences onto paper. Each "echo print" is a unique experiment, combin  more