WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 19 Attorneys General has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the agency not to alter its supervision threshold for international money transfer providers. The letter responds to the CFPB's advance notice of proposed rulemaking, which proposes raising the threshold that qualifies entities as "larger participants" in the international money transfer market. The current threshold permits broader oversig  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 19 Attorneys General has expressed strong objections to proposed rule changes by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that could drastically reduce the number of automobile finance companies under its supervision. In a public comment letter submitted by attorneys general from eighteen states and the District of Columbia, the group stressed the importance of maintaining oversight amid increasing consumer complaints and industry risks. The CFPB is  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 19 Attorneys General has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing opposition to the CFPB's advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the definition of "larger participants" in the consumer debt collection market. The proposed change could potentially reduce the number of debt collectors subject to the bureau's supervision, an idea the coalition believes is dangerous for consumer protections. The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 19 Attorneys General has submitted a public comment letter urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to reconsider its proposal to raise the threshold for determining which consumer reporting entities are deemed "larger participants." The proposed adjustment would significantly decrease the number of entities under the bureau's supervision, a move that the attorneys general argue could harm consumers. The letter responds to the CFPB's advance   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- A coalition of 254 civil rights, social justice and consumer advocacy organizations has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that threatens the integrity of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The letter, filed in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published on August 18, critiques the proposed changes as unconstitutional and harmful to borrowers engaged in public servic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 31 consumer advocacy and financial reform organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing strong opposition to proposed changes that could drastically reduce the number of companies deemed "larger participants" in the auto finance, debt collection, credit reporting, and international money transmission markets. The letter highlights that the CFPB's advance notices of proposed rulemaking (AN  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 31 consumer advocacy and public interest organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing strong opposition to proposed changes that would narrow the definition of larger nonbank participants in several key financial markets. The letter, issued by numerous advocacy groups, highlights concerns over the potential reduction in oversight of auto finance, debt collection, credit reporting, and internat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Public Transportation Association issued a report detailing key statistics and trends in public transportation. The report highlights a significant resurgence in ridership and system expansions as the nation continues recovering from the pandemic's impact on transit usage. It underscores public transit's role in supporting economic growth, reducing carbon emissions, and providing essential mobility services to diverse communities. The report reveal  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Sept. 22, 2025, entitled "Connecticut Job Openings and Labor Turnover - July 2025": * * * Connecticut had 71,000 job openings in July 2025, compared to 75,000 openings in June, 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 Connecticut was 4.0 percen  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Sept. 22, 2025, entitled "New Hampshire Job Openings and Labor Turnover - July 2025": * * * New Hampshire had 34,000 job openings in July 2025, compared to 37,000 openings in June, 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 New Hampshire was 4.6   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Sept. 22, 2025, entitled "Vermont Job Openings and Labor Turnover - July 2025": * * * Vermont had 15,000 job openings in July 2025, compared to 16,000 openings in June, 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 Vermont was 4.6 percent in July an  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * City of New York Takes Multiple Actions Supporting Challenges to Federal Government's Efforts to Roll Back Climate Science, Harm Public Health, Threaten Local Economies * * City Files Three Comments Letters, Amicus Brief Opposing EPA's Proposal to Reverse Landmark 2009 "Endangerment Finding" That Will Roll Back Federal * Motor Vehicle Emission Standards Protecting Health and Safety of Americans * Inc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Commerce Secures $4.2 Billion Rail Commercial Deal, the Largest Locomotive Deal in History * Monday, September 22, 2025 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov (link sends email) Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce celebrated a historic U.S. transportation commercial deal between Wabtec Corporation and the Government of Kazakhstan, with a signing ceremony during the 80th United Na  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS INCREASED SERVICES FOR ORANGE COUNTY SENIORS FOLLOWING CLOSURE OF NEWBURGH SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE * Congressman Pat Ryan Demands Increased Services for Orange County Seniors Following Closure of Newburgh Social Security Office Speakers raised concerns about accessibility, benefit security, and staffing layoffs impacting SSA services When the Newburgh office initially c  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Commissioner Lefton, Attorney General James, and Buffalo Sewer Authority Announce Historic Commitment to Significantly Improve Niagara River Water Quality * Includes Comprehensive Public Participation Plan to Promote Environmental Justice and Address Community Impacts New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton,   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Reminds New Yorkers to Use Caution When Outdoor Burning * View the Fire Danger Map and photos of Wildland Fires Caused by Campfires (link is external) Interview with DEC Forest Ranger Captain (video, 110MB) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today urged all New Yorkers to exercise extra caution before   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Sept. 22, 2025, by Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau at a high-level event on support for Haiti: * * * Thank you very much. Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Haiti stands at a crossroads. Port-au-Prince faces an escalating security crisis with gangs terrorizing communities, extorting families, and recruiting desperate children to commit horrors on behalf of gang leaders. I'd like to thank President Ruto of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Puts California, New York, and Illinois on Notice for Failure to Honor Criminal Illegal Alien Detainers The Department of Homeland Security sent letters to three major sanctuary states demanding they comply with Federal immigration law by honoring ICE detainers *  Today the Department of Homeland Security, via U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), followed up on instructi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino, Ryan Lead Resolution to Recognize Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag and Establish a National Veterans Suicide Awareness Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) announced the introduction of a House Resolution to officially recognize the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) flag and designate the flag as the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER DEMAND TRUMP MEET TO ADDRESS GOP GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AND HEALTHCARE CRISIS * Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) today demanded (link is external) President Trump meet with them ahead of the September 30th government funding deadline to avert a government shutdown. After the Republica  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER DEMAND TRUMP MEET TO ADDRESS GOP GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AND HEALTHCARE CRISIS * Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) today demanded President Trump meet with them ahead of the September 30th government funding deadline to avert a government shutdown. After the Republican partisan continuing resolution failed yeste  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on Sept. 22, 2025, with Japan and South Korea: * * * The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Secretary of State of the United States of America Marco Rubio, Foreign Minister of Japan Iwaya Takeshi, and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Cho Hyun met on September 22 in New York City to continue their joint eff  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Expands Tribal Access Program to Improve the Exchange of Critical Data with Federally Recognized Tribes * The Justice Department has selected six federally recognized Tribes to participate in the continued expansion of the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy: As We Warned, Healthcare Cuts Are Closing Facilities, Driving Up Premiums, And Putting WNY in Danger * BUFFALO, NY - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) stood outside of Buffalo Therapy Services in Amherst, which is slated to close in November, to sound the alarm on a deepening healthcare crisis spurred by President Trump and Congressional Republicans' Big, Ugly Law. Back in July, Con  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Joins Resolution to Recognize Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag and Establish a National Veterans Suicide Awareness Day * Washington, D.C. - 9/22/25... Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler joined Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) in announcing the introduction of a House Resolution to officially recognize the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) flag and design  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RETURN OF JIMMY KIMMEL * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Freedom of speech is under attack in the United States of America. Donald Trump is weaponizing the federal government to come after Americans who disagree with him, claiming that negative coverage of him is illegal. That's unconscionab  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RETURN OF JIMMY KIMMEL * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Freedom of speech is under attack in the United States of America. Donald Trump is weaponizing the federal government to come after Americans who disagree with him, claiming that negative coverage of him is illegal. That's unconscionable, unacceptable and un-Am  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN PARTISAN SPENDING BILL CONTINUES THE ASSAULT ON THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to work to protect the healthcare of the American people and push back on the corruption of Donald Trump and his adm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN PARTISAN SPENDING BILL CONTINUES THE ASSAULT ON THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to work to protect the healthcare of the American people and push back on the corruption of Donald Trump and his administration. WOLF BLITZE  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO LET REPUBLICANS DIVIDE US OR DISTRACT US FROM THE MISSION OF PROTECTING THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's PoliticsNation where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to fight back against Republican efforts to rip away healthcare from the American people.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Statement Opposing Turkey's Return to F-35 Program * (NEW YORK, NY) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) strongly opposed Turkey's lobbying effort to rejoin the F-35 Fighter Jet Program, citing risks to U.S. national security and the safety of our allies. "The Trump Administration must reject Turkey's push to reenter the F-35 program. President Erdogan has openly a  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces "Good Clean Fun" Initiative During Climate Week to Make New York City Events More Sustainable * * New Guidelines Will Help Event Producers Cut Waste, Reduce Emissions, and Improve Environmental Impact Citywide *** Original text here: https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2025/09/mayor-adams-announces--good-clean-fun--initiative-during-climate.html  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Removal of Over 4,000 Illegal Firearms From New York City Streets Since Beginning of 2025 Alone, as Record Low Shootings Continue * * Gun Seizures Have Led to Three Consecutive Years of Shooting and Homicide Declines, Shootings Down 54 Percent, Homicides Down 34 Percent Under Adams Administration * Adams Administration's Focus on Interagency Collaboration and Targeted Public Safety  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, Representative Goldman, Senator Gounardes Announce Passage of Historic $3.5 Billion Vision Plan to Transform Brooklyn Marine Terminal Into Modern Maritime Port, Create New, Vibrant Mixed-Use Community Along Waterfront * * Ambitious Plan Will Build 60-Acre Modern All-Electric Port, 6,000 Homes, 28 Acres of New Open Space, Over 275,000 Square Feet of Industrial Space, Resiliency  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSdok) -- The New York State Public Service Commission has approved a request from National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp., Williamsville, New York, to increase its spending cap for a Utility Thermal Energy Network pilot project. The order addresses a "Petition of NFG for Relief of Cost Cap Through Stage 2" in a proceeding on the "Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement the Requirements of the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act" (Case No. 22-M-0429). The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport highlights industry's role in strategic vision unveiled at Defense Innovation Days * NEWPORT, R.I. - Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport Technical Director unveiled the command's 10-year strategic vision and outlined industry's role in that initiative during a panel discussion at Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA) Defense Innovation Days h  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 23 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * NYPA Ranked on America's Best Employers for Company Culture 2025 List by Forbes Inaugural List Recognizes Companies that Excel in Fostering a Welcoming Environment NYPA Ranked in Top 10 of Utility Companies * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is ranked in the top 10 of all utility companies on Forbes Magazine's list of America's Best Employers for Company Cul  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * On the Deputy Secretary's Participation in the U.S. - Pacific Islands Business Forum Meeting Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau delivered keynote remarks at the U.S.-Pacific Islands Business Forum, hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The forum promoted trade and investment opportunities in the Pacific Isl  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following readout of her meeting on Sept. 22, 2025, with with Zeljko Komsic, the current chair of the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week: * * * Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with Zeljko Komsic, the current Chair of the   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following readout of her meeting on Sept. 22, 2025, with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week: * * * Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High Level Wee  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following readout of her meeting on Sept. 22, 2025, with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the U.S. congressional delegates to the United Nations on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week. * * * Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Representative Gregory W. Mee  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following readout of her meeting on Sept. 22, 2025, with Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week: * * * Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following readout of his meeting on Sept. 22, 2025, with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly: * * * Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen,  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following readout of his meeting on Sept. 22, 2025, with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week: * * * Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High-Level W  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer, Colleagues Urge UN to Deploy Peacekeepers to Protect Gaza Aid Convoys, Ensure Aid Reaches Civilians & Not Terrorists * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, September 22, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) led a group of Members of Congress in a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, urging him to request a resolution to the UN Security Council autho  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Sept. 22, 2025: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 11:00 a.m. Secretary Rubio meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New York City, New York. (POOLED CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP) 12:45 p.m. Secretary Rubio meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in New York City, New York. (POOLED CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP) 3:45 p.m. Secretary Rubio meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Sept. 23, 2025: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO Secretary Rubio is on travel to New York from September 22-24, 2025. Secretary Rubio follows President Trump's schedule in New York City, New York. 4:00 p.m. Secretary Rubio participates in a UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine in New York City, New York. (POOLED PRESS COVERAGE) The event will be streamed live on UN Web TV. 6:00 p.m. Secretar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau's meeting on Sept. 22, 2025, with Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov in New York: * * * Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov in New York today on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and reiterated the United States' commitment to security and ec  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Sept. 22, 2025, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Thomas Pigott: * * * Restrictions on the Iranian United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Delegation's Movement and Acquiring Items from Wholesale Club Stores and Luxury Goods The United States took action this week to impose maximum pressure on the Iranian regime by restricting their UNGA delegation's movement and access to wholesale club stores and luxury goods.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi, in Letter to EPA, Continues to Lead Efforts to Fund Drinking Water Cleanup * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tom Suozzi called on EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, his former colleague, to reverse his decision to delay compliance deadlines on final PFAS regulations. The same week, Suozzi also secured $10 million in funding for PFAS filtration equipment for the Albertson and Jericho Water Dist  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Velazquez Lead New York Delegation in Calling on EPA to Maintain Efforts to Fight Climate Change * WASHINGTON, DC -- Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), along with members of the New York Congressional delegation, called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to uphold its 2009 "endangerment finding" that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public he  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on NY1'S "Mornings on 1" * Pat Kiernan: Another of the proposed city casino projects is up for its community approval today. Two of the seven proposed within the five boroughs of New York City have been rejected so far in this community review process. In both of those cases, the appointees representing the mayor and the governor voted yes, but they were outnumbered by a  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on PIX11's "PIX11 Morning News at 7AM" * Dan Mannarino: We're addressing that along with other topics affecting New Yorkers with Mayor Eric Adams and First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro who are joining us now. So great to have both of you with us this morning. Good to see you. Mayor Eric Adams: Good to be on. It's good to see you both. First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro: Gl  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls In for Live Interview on 1010 Wins * Scott Stanford: All right, motorcade madness over on the east side of Manhattan this week. The UN General Assembly kicks in today, barriers, cones, police at every corner, frozen zones popping up all over the place. I want to bring in Mayor Adams. Mayor, thanks for taking a few minutes this morning, my friend. Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you.   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls In for Live Interview on 77 WABCs "Sid & Friends in the Morning" * Sid Rosenberg: Now we get two guys on the phone, two great guys, one being the mayor himself, Eric Adams, and his first deputy mayor, a friend of mine as well, Randy Mastro. So, Mr. Mayor, Mr. First Deputy Mayor, good Monday morning. How are you guys? Mayor Eric Adams: Hey, how's it going, Sid? It's great to b  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor recovers $429K in wages, benefits for 12 employees underpaid by contractors on federally funded projects in New Jersey * NEW JERSEY - An administrative law judge has ordered three New Jersey-based contractors to pay $429,846 in back wages and fringe benefits to 12 workers employed on multiple federal construction projects, after an investigation and litigation by the U.S. Depa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Whitehouse, Markey, Dingell & Over Three Dozen Members File Amicus Brief Urging Reversal of D.C. Appeals Court Panel Decision Allowing Clawback of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Grants * U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), U.S. Representative Debbie   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Politically Motivated Pushing Out of Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's forcing out of Erik Siebert, interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, because Siebert was unwilling to bring c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's Brazen Weaponization of Justice Department, Hypocrisy on Tom Homan Corruption Investigation on MSNBC * Schiff on Homan: "Who takes 50,000 in cash in a bag, if they're doing something legitimate?" Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC's Alex Witt Reports to discuss Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to weaponize the Departmen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Wyden, Bennet, Jayapal Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, joined Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) in reintroducing the Local School Foods Expansion   more