WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Advances Three Major East Coast Rail Yard Modernization Projects * New and upgraded facilities in Boston, New York, and Washington, DC will support modern, state-of-the-art Airo and NextGen Acela trains WASHINGTON - Amtrak has awarded design-build contracts and begun preconstruction activities for three rail yard modernization projects on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) that will help imp  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Aug. 19, 2025, entitled "Massachusetts Job Openings and Labor Turnover - June 2025": * * * Massachusetts had 183,000 job openings in June 2025, compared to 193,000 openings in 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 Massachusetts was 4.7 p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1300) on Aug. 19, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - July 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were lower in July in 2 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 47 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Seventeen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 5 states had d  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Investigates California's High-Speed Rail Boondoggle House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is launching an investigation into federal funding provided to the California High-Speed Rail Authority and whether it knowingly misrepresented the ridership  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces 28th Annual Youth Waterfowl Program * Activities Promote State's 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 28 th Annual Youth Waterfowl Program for young hunters on Long Island ages 12 to 15 will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, and Nov. 8, 2025. "Teaching safe and respons  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Family-Friendly Activities at the Great New York State Fair * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today encouraged New Yorkers to " Get Offline and Get Outside " and visit DEC's environmental exhibits at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. The Fair runs from Wednesday, Aug. 20, through Monda  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Seeks Public Input on Draft Recreation Management Plan for Several Hamilton County Conservation Easement Tracts * Written Comments Accepted until Sept. 16; Public Meeting Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input on the Draft Recreation Management Plan for recreational access within the  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Department of Civil Service Announces Applications for Exams to Pursue Careers in Law Enforcement * Applicants Can Apply Online to Take the Exam At No Cost Through Sept. 17 Reflecting Changing Demographics, Park and University Police Officer Candidates Up to Age 43 May Take the Exam Candidates from Diverse Backgrounds Encouraged to Apply The New York State   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48585) on July 30, 2025, entitled "Federal Civil Aviation Programs: Background and Issues for Congress" by aviation policy specialist Bart Elias and transportation and industry analyst Rachel Y. Tang. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Civil aviation programs address air traffic control and aviation safety, funding for air traffic control facilities and equipment, grants for airports under the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Former New York City Department of Education Business Manager Sentenced in Bid Rigging Scheme * The owner of a New York-based budget and procurement consulting company was sentenced today to six months in prison for rigging bids submitted to dozens of New York City public schools. The defendant and his company were also ordered to pay $141,511 in restitution to the victim, the New York City Departm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin in New York Post: New York State's Push for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Ignoring Legitimate, Local Safety Concerns * WASHINGTON \- Following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin's press conference in Hauppauge, New York yesterday on battery energy storage systems (BESS) concerns, Administrator Zeldin published an op-ed in the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Meeks Statement on President Trump's Meeting with President Zelensky & European Leaders Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's meeting with President Zelensky and European leaders at the White House: "After President Trum  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, Espaillat Lead Hispanic Caucus Colleagues in Demanding DHS End Illegal Restrictions on ICE Detention Center Oversight * Today, Vice Chair of Policy Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led 21 of their Congressional Hispanic Caucus ("CHC") colleagues in demanding the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") immediately end their efforts to impede Members' oversight au  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * MTA and Law Enforcement Partners Celebrate 100th Ghost Plate Enforcement Operation Through 100 Joint Agency Operations, Officers Have Impounded More Than 5,300 Vehicles * Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels along with regional law enforcement partners today highlighted results of 100 operations following the launch of a multi-age  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home and 58 home care, hospice, and palliative care organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to withdraw its proposed 9% reduction to Medicare home health payment rates for Calendar Year 2026. The letter highlights significant concerns regarding the potential financial impact on home health agencies and the critical services they provide to Medicare beneficiarie  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * NextGen Acela - Look for the 'Tag' & Book Your Ticket Now * Last week, we announced that Amtrak's NextGen Acela - America's high-speed train - will debut on Thursday, Aug. 28, for travel between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston. Today, we are sharing how you can book your ticket and experience these all-new, premium trains. The new trains are marked with a unique ' NextGen tag' o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER SECURES $6.5+ MILLION IN FEMA FUNDING FOR JASPER-TROUPSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STEUBEN COUNTY TO BOLSTER ONGOING FLOOD RECOVERY AND HELP COMMUNITY REBUILD STRONGER * Schumer Says FEMA Funding For School District Is Crucial Step For Getting Kids Back Into Their School And Reimbursing For Tremendous Costs Incurred By The District From The Flooding Durin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 25-cv-6816; S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 18, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Brent Cranmer, Jonathan Whitesides, and Daniel McCormick, No. 25-cv-6816 (S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 18, 2025) On August 18, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Brent Cranmer, Jonathan Whitesides, and Daniel McCormick, for their alleged involvement in insider trading that genera  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-CV-06704; S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 14, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Robert Yedid, Andrew Kaufman, and Mark Jacobs, No. 1:25-CV-06704 (S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 14, 2025) On August 14, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Robert Alan Yedid and his long-time friends, Andrew Kaufman and Mark Jacobs, with insider trading that resulted in more than $500,000 in   more