WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- A bipartisan group of 22 Attorneys General has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging the continuation of the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). This vital survey has long served as a comprehensive resource for tracking youth use and access to tobacco and nicotine products across the United States. The Attorneys General emphasize the importance of NYTS data, which plays a critical role in monitoring the effectiveness   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- A coalition of state and city attorneys general have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requesting an extension of the comment period for its draft Climate Working Group report. The letter highlights concerns regarding procedural irregularities in the preparation of the report, which assesses the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on U.S. climate. The attorneys general argue that the current 32-day comment window is inadequate for st  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Three hundred seventy-two organizations, members and allies of the Protecting Immigrant Families coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing strong opposition to the agency's recent decision to rescind the 1998 interpretation of "federal public benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). The coalition, which includes various organizations and advocates for   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Lee Zeldin Hosts Press Conference with Long Island Residents Concerned About Safety and Siting Related to New York's Push for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) * EPA Releases New Resources on BESS Safety Best Practices WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin held a press conference in Hauppauge, New York, with Long Islanders w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Babies Over Billionaires: Kennedy Calls for Passage of Legislation Lifting Tariffs on Baby Products * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) was joined by community leaders at the warehouse location of Every Bottom Covered to call for passage of the Babies Over Billionaires legislative package that has been introduced by the Dads Caucus in the House of Representatives. This legislati  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Aug. 18, 2025, entitled "Maine Job Openings and Labor Turnover - June 2025": * * * Maine had 39,000 job openings in June 2025, unchanged from May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that the job openings rate in Maine was 5.6 percent in June, unchanged from the previou  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Breakthrough T1D, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VIII. The letter outlines critical recommendations aimed at ensuring swift access to innovative therapies for individuals living with this challenging autoimmune disease. According to Breakthrough T1D, managing T1D involves constant vigilance, requiring patients to balance insulin intake with vari  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- Canton Foundation, formerly known as Global Synchronizer Foundation, has submitted a list of membership changes to the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission. The filing was made under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The purpose of this action is to preserve a provision that limits the potential damages awarded to antitrust plaintiffs. The venture, which has a research focus, is expanding its collabor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Community Health Care Association of New York State has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality voicing its concerns about a revised interpretation of "Federal Public Benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The organization states that the policy is a departure from decades of HHS policy and contradicts the statutory mandate to se  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Introduces Pro-Family Bill Upholding Parental Rights * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02), Rep. Bob Onder (MO-03), and Rep. Mark Harris (NC-08) introduced the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act last week, which protects children and upholds parental rights by prohibiting the transportation of minors across state lines to receive an abortion without following th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles Inc., Glens Falls, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing serious concerns regarding proposed changes to hazardous materials training requirements. This letter, addressed to the agency, highlights the implications of rebranding the current "Hazardous Materials Training Requirements" to "Hazardous Materials Program Requirements." COSTHA, which represen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * Docked Bikeshare Trips - July 2025 * Today, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released docked bikeshare trips for July 2025. From July 2024 to July 2025, docked bikeshare trips starting and ending at a docking station on seven of the largest systems grew 4.2%. By area served and system, the number of docked bikeshare trips in July 2025 and the perc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Good+Foundation, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging the agency to retract a recent notice related to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The organization argues that this notice imposes harmful verification requirements for immigration status in Head Start enrollment, significantly impacting children across the nation. In its correspondence, Good+Foundation express  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- ODVA Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan, a cooperative research and production venture, has adapted its membership framework, including several global companies. The organization disclosed these updates to both the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission on July 14, 2025. These adjustments are made under a provision that limits antitrust liability to actual damages for participants in such collaborative groups. The venture has welcome  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Rust Foundation has informed the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission of shifts in its membership. This communication is a requirement under a law that provides protections for collaborative research ventures. By filing these notifications, the foundation is ensuring that any potential antitrust claims against it would be limited to actual damages, rather than the more severe treble damages. The organization has welco  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The National Armaments Consortium has expanded its membership with the addition of 34 entities. The changes were disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission, a step taken to extend liability protections under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This act limits the damages that can be recovered in antitrust lawsuits to actual damages under certain circumstances. The new par  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Responds to Calls for Expanded Background Checks, Focus on Real Crime Solutions * Washington, D.C. - 8/18/25... Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter affirming his support for commonsense gun safety measures, stressing that expanding background checks to private sellers will do little to address the root causes of violent crime in New York. His letter responded to New York   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch Expand Quality of Life Teams Across All of Staten Island Following Successful Pilot Launch * August 18, 2025 Watch the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxandWBaRZ4 Since Inception, Q-Teams Have Responded to Over 41,000 Quality-of-Life Calls Pilot Commands Reduced Non-Emergency Response Times by Average of 50 Minutes Announcement Builds on Administr  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Kicks Off "NYC Nonprofit Week" by Unveiling Record Number of Contracts Submitted for Registration, Highlighting Adams Administration's Continued Support for Nonprofits * August 18, 2025 88 Percent of Fiscal Year 2026 Human Service Contracts Were Submitted for Registration on Time, Nearly Double Last Year's Total Announcement Builds on Mayor Adams' Unprecedented Fiscal Year 2026 Investment of   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, NYC Tourism + Conventions, the Broadway League Announce Free Live Concert in Times Square to Celebrate 400 Years of New York City History * August 18, 2025 "Founded By Broadway" Will Feature Performances From 23 Celebrated Broadway Shows on September 7 Part of Adams Administration's "Founded By NYC" Campaign Commemorating City's 400 th Anniversary Through Concerts, Celebrations, and Free Eve  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Sgt. Robert O'Malley * Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Emmett O'Malley embodied the Marine ethos of honor, courage and commitment. During heavy fighting in the Vietnam War in 1965, he was more concerned about saving the lives of those around him than his own. His actions led him to become the service's first Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. O'Malley was born June 3, 1943  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission have been notified of the formation of a global energy and technology venture called Mercury Consortium. The group filed the notice on July 29, 2025, to invoke provisions that would limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and consumer participation in the energy sector. The coalition includes 14 organizations from around the world. M  more

WEST POINT, New York, Aug. 19 -- The Military Academy issued the following news release: * * * Class of 2026 Leadership Positions The U.S. Military Academy announced the names of the cadets from the Class of 2026 selected to lead the Corps of Cadets during the academic year. The brigade cadet leadership roles are the top positions in the Corps of Cadets charged with carrying out the responsibilities of leading the Corps. These cadets assumed their leadership duties on Aug.12, prior to the sta  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The National Association of City Transportation Officials, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the urgent need for a reformed approach to surface transportation funding and management. NACTO, which represents cities and transit agencies throughout the nation, emphasizes the critical role local governments play in managing roadway infrastructure while facing escalating demands for investment and maintenance. I  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Naval Surface Technology and Innovation Consortium has filed a notification with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission announcing a change in its member roster. The disclosure, made on July 9, 2025, details the withdrawal of 55 companies from the venture. This action was taken to fulfill requirements under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, a law that limits the liability of such groups in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Resident Sentenced for Role in Global Export Control and Sanctions Evasion Scheme * Today, in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, a New Jersey resident and dual U.S. and Russian national, Vadim Yermolenko, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a transnational arms dealing and money laundering network that sought to acquire ammunition and sensitive dual-use electronics for  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * New York, Tennessee Cadets to Lead National Advisory Council Cadets from the New York and Tennessee wings are the new heads of the National Cadet Advisory Council. Cadet Lt. Col. Ben McGarvey of the New York Wing's Rochester Composite Squadron will serve as the council's chair. He's the New York Wing's public affairs officer, the Rochester squadron's cadet commander, and the Finger  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Uncrewed Vehicle Helps Fill Data Gaps in Northeast's Difficult-to-Reach Areas Scientists used a DriX to collect mission-critical data throughout southern New England, including in marine development areas. This data could complement long-term surveys by filling gaps in places that are inaccessible to NOAA vessels and aircraft. * Between April 16 and May 5, 2025, a tea  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing support for proposed changes in the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The letter highlights the importance of advancing medical-dental integration as a critical component of healthcare that can lead to improved patient outcomes and reduced costs. The OHNEP program, based at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, has spen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- A coalition of public health, consumer advocacy, and food allergy organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) advocating for the finalization of proposed regulations that would require on-package labeling of alcohol content and nutritional information on alcoholic beverages. The proposed rule aims to enhance consumer knowledge and safety regarding alcohol consumption. In their letter, the organizations stresse  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Reinstein Woods to Hold Annual Fall Festival Sept. 20, 2025 * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 25 th annual Fall Festival at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Cheektowaga on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to spend the day enjoying nature activities, exhibits, guide  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, Vargas, and Colleagues Raise Alarm and Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Language Access Roll Backs * WASHINGTON, DC - Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Grace Meng (NY-06), and Juan Vargas (CA-52) led 58 of their colleagues in a letter to the Trump administration demanding answers regarding its rollback of language access across federal agencies. The letter raises alarm over new Departm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has taken action against 17 individuals convicted of violating or conspiring to violate the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). This action, termed "statutory debarment," is a measure against those found guilty in a United States court. The ITAR restricts the department from issuing export licenses for defense goods or services to individuals with such a conviction. This establishes a presumption of denial for any related approvals. The p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Requests AG Bondi to Investigate Standard Chartered Bank's Illicit Payments and NY AG Tish James' Inaction * Saratoga N.Y., - Today, House Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Standard Chartered Bank's illicit payments to known terrorists and New York Attorney General Tish James' inaction on the payments while approving bank licensure. Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Teladoc Health, New York, issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding key aspects of the proposed rule for the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The organization commended CMS for its efforts to broaden access to telehealth and digital health technologies, emphasizing the importance of virtual care in improving health outcomes and reducing costs across the health care system. In its letter, Teladoc Health pointed o  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on NY1's "Mornings on 1" * August 15, 2025 Pat Kiernan: Mayor Adams wants to put a focus on quality of life. A new proposal from the mayor focuses on drug use in public. He is calling this the Compassionate Interventions Act. This would give medical professionals the ability to hold someone at a hospital if they believe that person is a danger to themselves or others du  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on 99.5 FM WBAI's "What's Going On?" * August 18, 2025 Robert Hennelly: The New York Times is reporting that despite the latest rate of judicial intervention, federal agents of the National Guard are free to continue patrolling the streets of the nation's capital, a move Trump says was necessary, despite a widely documented drop in crime. After a similar deployment in Los An  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Wetstone Global, New York, has officially submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) expressing strong support for the proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) mineral lease sale offshore American Samoa. Wetstone commended BOEM's initiative, which aims to promote the responsible development of critical minerals, aligning with national priorities established through various Executive Orders and the Energy Act of 2020. In its letter, Wet  more