ALBANY, New York, Aug. 8 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * "DEC Does What?!" Podcast Episode 28 Now Available: The (State) Fair Necessities * 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 28-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news: * * * AI Cyber Challenge marks pivotal inflection point for cyber defense Teams' AI-driven systems find, patch real-world cyber vulnerabilities; available open source for broad adoption * A cyber reasoning system (CRS) designed by Team Atlanta is the winner of the DARPA AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC), a two-year, first-of-its-kind competition in collaboration with the Advanced Research Projects Agency  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Changing Compensation Costs in the Chicago Metropolitan Area -- June 2025 * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.6 percent in the Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commission  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Citizen Airmen power AFOSI's global mission * * Published Aug. 7, 2025 * By Thomas Brading * AFOSI Public Affairs QUANTICO, Va. -- They don't wear the uniform daily or serve in traditional Reserve units, but for decades Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs) have remained an essential component of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations' operational structure. Throughout   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Hosts Swedish Ambassador Urban Ahlin on Tour of Chautauqua County * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy hosted Swedish Ambassador to the United States, the Honorable Urban Ahlin, for an official visit to Chautauqua County. The trip included site visits highlighting Jamestown's deep Swedish roots and honoring the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Sweden   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Secures Over $1.2 Million EPA Grant to Improve Portville Water System * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,250,000 to the Village of Portville for drinking water system improvements as a part of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (STAG). "I'm proud to deliver over $1.2 millio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Durbin Joins Senate Merkley In Floor Block Calling On The Trump Administration To Release The Epstein Files Durbin also demands, again, that Deputy Attorney Blanche's interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell be released * Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined U.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has made changes to standard instrument approach procedures at multiple airports. The adjustments affect how pilots navigate landings and takeoffs and are intended to provide a safer and more efficient use of the nation's airspace. These procedures, including takeoff minimums and obstacle departure guidelines, were modified because of revised criteria, physical changes to the airspace, or air tra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Warren, Padilla, Kelly and Correa Demand Investigations into ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens * Number of U.S. Citizens Detained, Arrested, and Deported Has Skyrocketed Under Trump Administration Agency Has Repeatedly Refused to Attempt to Verify People's Citizenship or Have Ignored Citizens' Attempts to Prove Status Read the Letter Here WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (N  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Healthy Alliance, an integrated network of social, behavioral, and clinical providers based in New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing profound concern regarding the agency's recent reinterpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). The organization serves over 650,000 Medicaid beneficiaries across 24 counties in Central New York, North Country, and the Capi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Grave Act to Ensure Reserve Service Members Receive Proper Recognition in Death * Washington, D.C. - 8/8/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Giving Reservists A Valiant Eternity (GRAVE) Act, legislation to ensure members of the Reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for a government-furnished headstone or grave marker, even if they did not m  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Military Youth Honored in Nation's Capital * Last night in the nation's capital, five young Americans from across the Defense Department came together for the chance to be named the 2025 National Military Youth of the Year, and one walked away with the honor and the opportunity to be named the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year. Stephen B. Simmons, deputy assistant secretary of defen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Opposes DOJ Proposed Settlement Greenlighting UnitedHealth's Roll Up of Home Health and Hospice Services * August 8, 2025 - The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released the following statement opposing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) proposed settlement allowing Unit  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams Announces Vision for Over 900 New Affordable Homes on Bronx Waterfront * August 8, 2025 Watch the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1St5bBPVKtE Adams Administration Moves Forward With Plan to Build "Fordham Landing South," Create Vibrant Mixed-Use Community on Underused Stretch of Harlem River Project Builds on Recent Announcement   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- NEARTHLAB Inc., a South Korean unmanned aircraft systems company, recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security expressing concern over potential sweeping actions related to Section 232 investigations. The company emphasized that blanket trade restrictions could inadvertently affect U.S. allies, such as the Republic of Korea, which play a crucial role in the resilience and diversification of the domestic UAS supply chain vital for U.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- North Country Family Health Center Inc., Watertown, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing strong concerns over a revised interpretation of the Federal Public Benefit provisions under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The organization, which operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serves a largely rural population across Jefferson and Lewis Coun  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Meeks and Shaheen Statement on Anniversary of Embassy Bombings in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Meeks and Shaheen Statement on Anniversary of Embassy Bombings in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the anniversary of the August 7, 1  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces Limiting Extremist Travel to the U.N. Act * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Limiting Extremist Travel to the United Nations Act. This bill codifies travel restrictions and requirements for foreign officials affiliated with certain hostile countries, terrorist organizations, and U.N. organizations when attending official meetings of   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Rural Economies and Support Entrepreneurs * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) introduced the bipartisan Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Act, legislation aimed at revitalizing rural economies by improving access to capital and helping small businesses in Central New York and the Moh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER APPLAUDS AMTRAK ANNOUNCING NEW ACELA TRAINS, MADE IN UPSTATE NY BY ALSTOM'S POWERHOUSE UNION WORKFORCE - CUTTING-EDGE TRAINS ENTERING SERVICE LATER THIS MONTH * New York, N.Y. - After years of advocacy, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement following Amtrak's announcement that its new Acela fleet, built by Alstom's union workforce in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44239) on Aug. 7, 2025, by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch: * * * Speechwriting Resources: Fact Sheet As elected officials and leaders, Senators and Representatives are frequently called upon to deliver speeches and other public remarks to a range of audiences. This fact sheet provides links to resources that can assist in the speechwriting process. Please note, that alth  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Rep. Dan Goldman * "The current crisis in Gaza shocks the conscience. The international community -- especially Israel and the United States -- must immediate ly put an end to this humanitarian catastrophe. "It is clear that Prime Minister Netanyahu's personal and political interests are guiding Israel's actions, rather than what is best for the Israeli people or for the nation of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik on DOJ's Grand Jury Investigation into Tish James' Abuse of Power * Saratoga N.Y. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on reports of a grand jury investigation into New York AG Tish James: "Corrupt New York Attorney General Tish James weaponized the New York Attorney General's office to persecute President Trump. As James famous  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on PIX11'S "PIX11 Morning News at 7AM" * August 8, 2025 Dan Mannarino: And just last week, supermarket icon Stew Leonard Jr. joined us right here at the Pixar Studios on New York Living to talk about a topic that he's really passionate about, it was swim safety. [Video plays.] Stew Leonard Jr.: After Stewie died, I figured, I wonder if we could help other people. So   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on WABC 7's "Eyewitness News at 5:00" * August 7, 2025 Mike Marza: We want to return now to some of our top stories including that Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem. Joining us now to talk about all this and much more is New York Mayor Adams. Mr. Mayor, always appreciate you making the time. Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you very much, great to be on with you. Sade Baderinw  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls In for Live Interview on 77 WABC'S "The Cats Roundtable" * August 7, 2025 John Catsimatidis: Okay, now we have the mayor of the city of New York. We have Eric Adams with us. And, well, Mayor Adams, we want New York the way the old-fashioned New York is, safety. Safety and quality of life. Tell me, you know, I was with President Trump last week, and I said that Eric Adams said t  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts Dominican Heritage Reception * August 7, 2025 Watch the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnFiqhbgVrY Mayor Eric Adams: This is the largest, largest group we've had celebrating their heritage since I've been mayor. The largest- Give yourself a hand and applaud yourself coming out, celebrating your Dominican pride, and my entire team behind me, and what we have acc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Joins The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Condemns Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda * Padilla: "I love this country so much, I will call out anybody abusing their power to undermine those fundamental rights, especially when it's the President of the United States." WATCH : Padilla slams Trump Administration's cruel ICE raids and military deployment to Los Angeles NEW YORK, NY --  more