NEW YORK, March 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Writers Guild Awards: Winners Announced * New York and Los Angeles - Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) and Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) announced the winners of the 2026 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories during concurrent ceremonies. SCREENPLAY WINNE  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * As Women's Rights Are Dismantled, So is Democracy * Authoritarian regimes consistently restrict women's and girls' rights more severely than rights-respecting democracies. But today's rising authoritarian governments differ from 20th-century dictatorships. In the past, restrictions on women's rights were often embedded within broader ideological struggles, between Marxism and capitalism, nati  more

ALBANY, New York, March 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Statewide St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Enforcement and Education Campaign * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State Police and local law enforcement patrols will be increased through St. Patrick's Day to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving. This annual traffic safety enforcement period will begin on Monday, March 9, and run through Tuesday,  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE MARKS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH CALL FOR GLOBAL ACTION TO PROTECT AND EMPOWER WOMEN(FANM SE POTO MITAN) * March 8, 2026 Media Contact: media@haitianbridge.org San Diego, CA. -On  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Immigrant Women in ICE Detention Deserve Protection * Labor rights activists have long used International Women's Day, March 8, to highlight gender and racial inequities in the world's biggest economy. This year, the spotlight should fall on the rising number of immigrant women in U.S. detention-many of them workers who keep the country's care economy running while earning some of its lowest wa  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THE ADMINISTRATION HAS COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY FAILED TO MEET ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN Newsroom, where he highlighted how Donald's Trump has failed to articulate a reason for his unconstitutional war of choice in Iran and continues to do nothing to make life better for ev  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THE ADMINISTRATION HAS COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY FAILED TO MEET ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN Newsroom, where he highlighted how Donald's Trump has failed to articulate a reason for his unconstitutional war of choice in Iran and continues to do nothing to make life better for everyday Americans. JESSIC  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEET THE PRESS: "WE'RE SPENDING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO DROP BOMBS AND DOING NOTHING TO DROP THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, where he emphasized that the Trump administration has failed to justify this war of choice in the Middle East, and that Democrats will continue working t  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEET THE PRESS: "WE'RE SPENDING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO DROP BOMBS AND DOING NOTHING TO DROP THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, where he emphasized that the Trump administration has failed to justify this war of choice in the Middle East, and that Democrats will continue working to make life better and mor  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF MAJOR SORFFLY DAVIUS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Army National Guard Major Sorffly Davius. Major Davius bravely served our country both in the military and as a member of the NYPD, where he courageously protected the people of Bedfor  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF MAJOR SORFFLY DAVIUS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Army National Guard Major Sorffly Davius. Major Davius bravely served our country both in the military and as a member of the NYPD, where he courageously protected the people of Bedford-Stuyvesant. He is an Am  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 7 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * RocketCup launches 2nd edition of Bonaventure-branded coffee * Mar 07, 2026 RocketCup Coffee has launched the second edition of its Bonnies Blend, marking another milestone in the company's growing College Coffee line. While the fresh-roasted coffee inside remains the same fan-favorite blend, the updated bag reflects the continued evolution of the brand and its deep connection to St.  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission instituted public administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against EisnerAmper LLP, New York, on March 6, 2026. EisnerAmper, a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board-registered accounting firm with 146 partners across 26 U.S. offices, settled the action without admitting or denying the findings, except for jurisdiction over it and the matter. The case centers on EisnerAmper's audit of the Infinity Q Diversified Alpha Fund's   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 2/27/2026-3/6/2026 * Slamming President Trump's War of Choice in Iran [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the U.S. attacks on Iran this past week: "War must always be a last resort and never a first choice. The Trump Administration seems to be engaging in a war of choice that rejects oppor  more

ALBANY, New York, March 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul * "Today, our state mourns the loss of Major Sorffly Davius, who died on March 6 at Camp Buehring in Kuwait while serving his country. Major Davius was the "Citizen Soldier" in every sense. A dedicated NYPD officer and decorated Army veteran, he spent his career protecting others. Before his overseas deployment, he served with distinction on Joint Task For  more

NEW YORK, March 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US/Israel: Investigate Iran School Attack as a War Crime * * A February 28, 2026 attack on a primary school in southern Iran was an unlawful attack that reportedly killed scores of civilians, including schoolchildren. * The laws of war prohibit attacks if the anticipated harm to civilians and civilian objects is disproportionate compared to the expected military gain from the attack. * T  more

ALBANY, New York, March 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Rallies With New York Labor Leaders and Delivers Remarks * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul rallied with New York labor leaders and delivered remarks at the "Fix Tier 6" rally in Albany. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are a  more