NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Nov. 4, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Boston Metropolitan Area - September 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 1.7 percent in the Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assist  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Nov. 4, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the New York Metropolitan Area - September 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.0 percent in the New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commis  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release: * * * Investigations find Long Island employers shortchanged workers * * * NEW YORK - The U.S. Department of Labor recovered a total of $877,834 in back wages and fringe benefits from three Long Island contractors for 36 employees who were underpaid for their work on two New York projects funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The New York City Department o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: In a newly released staff report, House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans detail how the Biden-Harris Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the process of spending nearly three billion taxpayer dollars on so-called "environmental justice" (EJ) grants. The report uncovers how EJ grants were given to radical environmental activist grou  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the American Coatings Association. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Sarah Au Data Gathering and Analysis Division (7406M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics United States Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601 Re: Approaches to Identifying Potential Candidates for Prioriti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following commentary to the New York Post on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * In Case You Missed It, last week, the Education and the Workforce Committee released its report "Antisemitism on College Campuses Exposed," highlighting the systematic failure by universities and their leaders to implement and uphold policies to protect their Jewish communities. The report reveals   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: As Vice President Harris continues to promise tax hikes for American families, workers, farmers, and small businesses, Ways and Means Tax Teams have heard repeatedly across the country that the Trump Tax Cuts cannot be allowed to expire - and now Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) is releasing fact sheets with the key information Americans and their elected officials   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) published an op-ed in Newsweek highlighting Kamala Harris' weaponization of American banks against lawful gun owners and the need to pass their legislation the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act. Find the full opinion below. Newsweek: Kamala Harris Is Weaponizing Banks Against American Gun Owners. We Won  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: A jury returned a guilty verdict today against Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 34, on all six counts in the indictment, which included conspiring to provide, and providing, material support to a foreign terrorist organization; and conspiring to murder U.S. nationals, commit aircraft piracy, destroy aircraft, and commit transnational acts of terrorism. Abdullah is scheduled to be sentenced on March 10, 2  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: NEW YORK, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to attack our democracy and our freedoms, House Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration will continue to put people over politics and deliver for hardworking American taxpay  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: NEW YORK, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to attack our democracy and our freedoms, House Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration will continue to put people over politics and deliver for hardworking American taxpayers. George Stephanopoulo  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general today issued a statement calling for a peaceful election in their respective jurisdictions and across the country: "Regardless of the 2024 election outcome, we condemn any and all acts of violence related to its results. A peaceful transfer of power is the highest testame  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today reminded New Yorkers that the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Election Protection Hotline is available for the November 5, 2024 general election. Hotline staffers can help voters troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues they may encounter when they go to cast their ballot. Last week, Attorney General James issued  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority hit one billion trips on the New York City subway in 2024. The billionth customer was identified as Sir Michael Carrasquillo from Prospect Heights, Brooklyn who tapped into the subway system at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr 2 3 4 5 B D N R Q Station at 1:45 p.m. Mr. Carrasquillo received four weeks of unlimi  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * New Round of the Resilient Retrofit Program Funding Nearly Doubles the Amount Available Previously Eligible Homeowners in Flood Prone Areas May Apply for Up To $50,000 in Assistance * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced up to $20 million is available for eligible homeowners in flood prone areas to make proactive flood mitigation and energy-efficiency improvements to thei  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * Jd Michaels to Serve as Director of Ethnic and Community Media and Citywide Marketing New Appointments, Promotions in Office of the Deputy Mayor for Communications Come From Across Media, Marketing, and Government * * * NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced new appointments within the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Communications, elevating current members of the City Ha  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * Intro. 0991 Establishes Licensing Requirements and Safety Standards for Hotels in New York City * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed legislation to create safer hotels for employees and visitors alike and bolster the city's tourism industry. Intro. 0991 will set new, stronger standards around safety, staffing, and cleaning in the city's hotels, as well as licensing requirements t  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 24-G-0234) on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * Petition of Valley Energy, Inc. for Approval, Pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law, of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Extension of Natural Gas Service Area in and Around Parts of the Town of Chemung. NOTICE REQUESTING COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCING PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARING AND PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE Comments are reques  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that RONALD BAUER pled guilty to conspiring to commit securities fraud in connection with his role in a long-running "pump-and-dump" stock manipulation scheme. BAUER pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer and is scheduled to be sentenced on May 20, 2025.   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that TROY CARUSO, the owner and chief executive officer of a commercial construction and contracting company headquartered in New York, New York (the "Contracting Company"), and JOHN NOLAN, a senior executive at the Contracting Company, pled guilty Friday, November 1, 2024, to con  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: Willie Mills, age 31, of Schenectady, New York, was ordered detained last week following his indictment and arrest for possession of a firearm as a prohibited person and distribution of cocaine and fentanyl. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, a  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: Breon Peace, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and Anne Millgram, Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced today that the online mental healthcare company Cerebral, Inc. (Cerebral) has entered into a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: A 49-count superseding indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn that includes new charges relating to murders allegedly ordered and committed by national leaders, members and associates of the violent transnational criminal organization La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13. To date, multiple MS-13 members and associates have been charged in   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: (Rochester, N.Y.)--With Election Day approaching, Congressman Joe Morelle, Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson--who has repeatedly denied the results of the 2020 election and raised questions about accepting the 2024 results--to uphold his responsibility to democracy by committing to honor the results of Tuesday's election. As threats to election integri  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) welcome the opportunity provided by the joint Request for Information (RFI) on the use and conservation of federal benefits for foster youth, as well as other ways federal agencies may play an appropriate role supporting broader Federal, State, and local efforts to improve the outcomes of foster youth who receive federal benefi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2024, by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on Micronesia National Day: * * * On behalf of the Government of the United States, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the people of the Federated States of Micronesia as you celebrate your 38th Independence Day. This occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the enduring partnership that our nations have fostered over the years. The United States holds dear  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "The United States must stand with Israel's decision to ban Hamas-infiltrated UNRWA from operating in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. UNRWA staff participated in the heinous terrorist attacks on October 7th, its headquarters housed an underground Hamas data center, and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar carried the passport of an UNRWA   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led their colleagues in writing to Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Lina Khan, and Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Thomas Vilsack, urging them to investigate Albertsons and other major grocery chains for predatory practices that could have violated federal laws. In October 2024, California   more