WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Hey Jane, a telehealth provider specializing in reproductive healthcare, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration urging the elimination of restrictions on access to mifepristone under the single shared system risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) program. The organization expressed concerns over the existing barriers faced by patients seeking medication abortion treatment and requested that the agency refrain from implem  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Hey Jane, New York, a telehealth provider of reproductive and sexual healthcare, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opposing citizen petitions FDA-2025-P-3288-0001 and FDA-2025-P-1242-0001. The organization urges the FDA to refrain from implementing measures that would impose additional barriers to patient access to mifepristone, a medication crucial for medication abortions. Since its inception in 2021, Hey Jane has facilitate  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: "REPUBLICANS CARE MORE ABOUT GEORGE SANTOS THAN PROVIDING HEALTHCARE TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week, where he highlighted how Democrats remain committed to reaching a spending agreement that actually improves the quality of life of the American people, while Republicans are focu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: "REPUBLICANS CARE MORE ABOUT GEORGE SANTOS THAN PROVIDING HEALTHCARE TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week, where he highlighted how Democrats remain committed to reaching a spending agreement that actually improves the quality of life of the American people, while Republicans are focused on stunts and extendin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CBS MIAMI: "HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN SOUTH FLORIDA ARE AT RISK OF SEEING THEIR PREMIUMS, COPAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES SKYROCKET" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS Miami's Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to fight to protect the American people from the healthcare   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CBS MIAMI: "HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN SOUTH FLORIDA ARE AT RISK OF SEEING THEIR PREMIUMS, COPAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES SKYROCKET" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS Miami's Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to fight to protect the American people from the healthcare crisis Republicans have cr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "THE PROTESTS THAT ARE GOING TO TAKE PLACE TODAY, THE PEACEFUL EXPRESSION OF DISSENT, IS ENTIRELY CONSISTENT WITH THE AMERICAN WAY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Velshi, where he highlighted that Democrats will continue to stand up for the healthcare of the American people and support everyday Americans in  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "THE PROTESTS THAT ARE GOING TO TAKE PLACE TODAY, THE PEACEFUL EXPRESSION OF DISSENT, IS ENTIRELY CONSISTENT WITH THE AMERICAN WAY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Velshi, where he highlighted that Democrats will continue to stand up for the healthcare of the American people and support everyday Americans in our continued fight again  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (TNSdok) -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued a "Notice of Determination of Significance (Negative Declaration)" on Oct. 17, 2025, declaring that an "Environmental Impact Statement" will not be required for the authorization of a key clean energy initiative. This action relates to "In the Matter of the 2026-2030 Innovation and Research Portfolio" (Case No. 25-M-0421) and the "Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Consider a Clean Energy Fund" (Case No.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the creation of a dedicated NYPD Domestic Violence Unit at the United Nations, New York, establishing the largest such investigative body in the nation. The unit will deploy approximately 450 police investigators across every precinct, solely focused on domestic violence cases, with the goal of strengthening support for survivors and enhancing prosecution. Mayor Adams, who shared his experienc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, appearing on Alba Life television, discussed his historic visit to Albania, where he was invited by Prime Minister Edi Rama. The mayor noted his intention to exchange ideas on technology and business development, especially for women-owned businesses, and to foster business and cultural ties between New York's large Albanian diaspora and their home country. Adams announced he has tasked his team to help actualize a direct flight between Ne  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The NYU School of Law Brennan Center for Justice and Columbia University Knight First Amendment Institute, both of New York, have submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) opposing a proposal from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The agency's request aims to collect social media identifiers from over three million individuals applying for immigration benefits annually, which would include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Lujan on MSNBC -- Trump's Shutdown is Hurting Americans * Watch Senator Lujan's full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined MSNBC's Chris Jansing to discuss the current state of President Trump's shutdown and the urgent need for Congressional Republicans to reopen the government and protect Americans'health care. On day eight of the Trump  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Lujan on MSNBC -- Trump's Shutdown is Hurting Americans * Watch Senator Lujan's full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined MSNBC's Chris Jansing to discuss the current state of President Trump's shutdown and the urgent need for Congressional Republicans to reopen the government and protect Americans'health care. On day eight of the Trump  more