ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * "DEC Does What?!" Podcast Episode 29 Now Available: New York Camping Is In-Tents * 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 29  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * Border Brief: July Was a Win for Homeland Security and a Loss for Cartels, Traffickers & Sanctuary-City Policies Today, the House Committee on Homeland Security released its latest "Border Brief" factsheet, detailing how the Trump administration continued to succeed in securing the border in July. Last month, U.S. Customs and Border Pro  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * California Air Guard Spearheads Joint MQ-9 Operations in Exercise Resolute Forces Pacific 2025 * In a significant demonstration of enterprise leadership in advanced capabilities, the California Air National Guard's 163rd Attack Wing spearheaded MQ-9 operations during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, or REFORPAC. REFORPAC is the U.S. Air Force's largest-ever contingency resp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * California Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $15.9M COVID-19 Fraud Scheme * A California man pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration (SBA) out of $15.9 million in loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs. "The defendant orchestrated a scheme where he worked with purported business owner  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Aug. 22, 2025: * * * Upcoming Online Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information. American Community Survey 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates The 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates are   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) on Aug. 21, 2025, by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf: * * * Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House dist  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN TO HOLD THIRD ANNUAL FALL SERVICE ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSION * Congressman Pat Ryan to Hold Third Annual Fall Service Academy Information Session Congressional nominations are required for U.S. Service Academies Information session will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Marist University's Dyson Center in Poughkeepsie Ryan has held numerous Se  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases Supporting Commonsense American and Family Values Plan * Oswego, New York -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) released her comprehensive Supporting Commonsense American and Family Values plan, reinforcing her commitment to protecting life, defending women's rights, safeguarding children, dismantling radical ideologies, and standing proudly with the American flag.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton to IRS: Investigate Palestinian Youth Movement's Funding and Ties to Terrorism * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 August 22, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Acting Commissioner Scott Bessent requesting an investigation into the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) funding sources for possibl  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Holding Virtual Waterfowl Information Meeting on Sept. 29 * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) wildlife biologists are holding a virtual meeting on Sept. 29, 2025, to share information with the public on a variety of regional and statewide waterfowl news and updates. Meeting topics include  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Reopens Goodman Mountain Trail * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the reopening of the popular Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest in the town of Tupper Lake. The trail is open to the public, effective immediately. The trail was closed in June due to the presence of a bull moose demonstrat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Fox News: Marine Corps Wife, Mom Blasts Blue State for Wrongful Levy on Savings: 'Left Us With Pennies'' * SARATOGA, N.Y., - In case you missed it, Fox News published the following article today: Fox News: Marine Corps Wife, Mom Blasts Blue State for Wrongful Levy on Savings: 'Left Us With Pennies' Statement from House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik: "The reckless an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON BUS ACCIDENT IN WESTERN NEW YORK * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Heartbroken to learn of the tragic bus accident on the New York State Thruway near Buffalo. I am grateful for the first responders and medical professionals who are working to save lives. My condolences are with the fami  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON BUS ACCIDENT IN WESTERN NEW YORK * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Heartbroken to learn of the tragic bus accident on the New York State Thruway near Buffalo. I am grateful for the first responders and medical professionals who are working to save lives. My condolences are with the families of the deceased, part  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG INTRODUCES LEGISLATION BANNING HARMFUL FOOD DYES * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the Congressional Food Safety Caucus, announced today the introduction of her Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act. This legislation would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban harmful dyes and petroleum-based additives that have no place in our food. The bill was introduced foll  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG, KIM, AND HIRONO CALL ON ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE REUNITING DIVIDED KOREAN FAMILIES AHEAD OF SUMMIT WITH KOREAN PRESIDENT LEE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), along with U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) announced today that they wrote a  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES AWARDS $4.9 MILLION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT GRANTS The New York State Archives today announced that $4.9 million has been awarded to 80 local governments, school districts, and educational institutions across the state to improve records management systems, better preserve documents, and serve the public. The Local Government Rec  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44178) on Aug. 21, 2025, by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch: * * * Patriot Day: Fact Sheet In 2001, P.L. 107-89 designated September 11 as Patriot Day to honor the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. The law asks the President to issue an annual Proclamation for Patriot Day that directs the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Disaster Relief to New York Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding * WASHINGTON-The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for New York businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding occurring June 22, 2025. The SBA issued a disaste  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER SECURES MEETING IN PLATTSBURGH BETWEEN PLATTSBURGH OFFICIALS AND U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REGARDING FORMER PLATTSBURGH AIR FORCE BASE INFRASTRUCTURE * U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today announced he has secured a meeting in Plattsburgh between Plattsburgh officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers next month, regarding the former Air Force Base. Town of   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * Indian National Sentenced for Visa Fraud Conspiracy Defendant staged armed robberies so that "victims" could apply for immigration benefits in exchange for thousands of dollars * BOSTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation that led to the conviction and sentencing of an Indian national, res  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Arrest Two Who Exchanged Gunfire in NYC * New York, NY - The U.S. Marshals (USMS) New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with the FBI, Aug. 14 located and arrested a man who had eluded police after exchanging gunfire on Aug. 12 with the New York Police Department (NYPD) and another man. Aaron Richard is alleged to have engaged in a gunfight with Edy  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Specialist 5th Class Joseph Reynolds, U.S. Army (Vietnam) * Watch the Video Here SARASOTA - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida's 17th District. This interview features Sp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Vision Long Island, Northport, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing the urgent need for the federal transportation priorities to align with local goals on Long Island. The organization advocates for a Safe Systems approach, aimed at enhancing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure while improving transit options across the region. With the area's roads ranked among the most dangerous in the state, Vision Long I  more