ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and DOH Lift Recreational Use Advisory for Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in coordination with the New York State Department of Health (DOH), today lifted the recreational use advisory for Ischua Creek, Cattaraugus County. Water quality sampling and data collection along the creek show co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice lodged a proposed consent decree with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. This action resolves claims in the lawsuit entitled "U.S. v. Hauler's Facility LLC, et al., Civil No. 5:25-cv-01551." The lawsuit was filed to recover response costs under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq., regarding the Ley Creek Deferred Media Operable Unit o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Goldman and Menendez Lead Push to Curb Helicopter Air Tourism, Introduce Legislation to Empower Local Communities * Over 95% of the 58,000 Helicopter Flights from East 34th St. Heliport and Downtown Manhattan Heliport are Non-Essential Read the Bill Here (link is external) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) introduced the Communities Before Air T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Statement Calling Out Trump's Russia-Ukraine 'Peace' Plan * AMSTERDAM, NY Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement on President Trump's proposed Russia-Ukraine peace deal: I am appalled by President Trump's peace agreement that amounts to a betrayal our Ukrainian allies. This proposal would require surrendering territory currently under Ukrainian control to Russia  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48736) on Nov. 21, 2025, entitled "Vehicle Geolocation Data Collection: Issues for the 119th Congress" by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Passenger and fleet vehicles collect several types of data, including geolocation data. Vehicle geolocation data support features such as navigation, emergency response services, vehicle tracking applica  more