WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: With the Committee's strong approval, Desai's nomination now heads to the U.S. Senate floor for confirmation Sinema worked directly with the White House to nominate Sharad Desai to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge in Arizona Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced today that Sharad Desai, nominee to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Arizona, was approved by the U.S. Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48215) on Oct. 8, 2024, entitled "Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing - Frequently Asked Questions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Are Transnational Crimes Associated with IUU Fishing? IUU fishing, as well as some seafood industries, may be associated with other illegal activities, such as human and other forms of trafficking (e.g., arms, drugs, wildlife), labor exploitation, a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Chautauqua County will receive $1,300,000 in federal funding to support the Chautauqua Comprehensive Addiction Response and Evaluation (CARES) program. Funded by the Office of Justice Programs, this grant will advance efforts to address the substance use crisis affecting families and communities across the region. "The CARES program is a critical  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings On November 13, the Commission met in executive session. The Commission voted to cancel the open meeting scheduled for November 14. * * * Enforcement The Commission made public 11 closed cases, as follows. For more information, see the Enforcement Search System. MUR 7146R COMPLAINANT: Campaign Legal Center and Catherine Hinckley Kelley RESPONDENTS: Correct t  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: The Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury did not intervene in foreign exchange markets during the July - September 2024 quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said today in its quarterly report to the U.S. Congress. The U.S. dollar, as measured by the Federal Reserve Board's broad trade-weighted dollar index, depreciated 2.4% in Q3 2024. The dollar's depreciation was prima  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: New York, N.Y. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Region 2 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Nov. 15 to assist the state of New York in combating the Jennings Creek Wildfire, currently burning in Orange County, New York. FEMA Region 2 Administrator David Warrington approved the state's request for a federal Fire Management Assis  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Army Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue for appointment to the grade of general, with assignment as commanding general, U.S. Army Europe-Africa; and commander, Allied Land Command, NATO, Germany. Donahue is currently serving as commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty, Fort Liberty, North C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Last Year, The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Provided Over 1.7 Million Benefits To New York Households; Eligible Households Can Receive Up To $1,000 in Heating Assistance New Yorkers Can Now Apply For Benefits For This Winter With winter fast approaching, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to share how New Yorkers can apply to receive federal assistance to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Frazer & Jones entered 2021 agreement to correct 60 safety, health violations * * * NEW YORK - Federal inspectors have found a Syracuse iron foundry, operating for more than 150 years, continued its pattern of violating federal regulations. The foundry has been cited for more than two dozen willful, repeat, serious and other violations. Inspectors with t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: Statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) on New York Governor Kathy Hochul's revival of the New York City congestion pricing plan: "President-elect Trump has made it clear that he does not support this congestion pricing scheme, and the rush to institute it before he can take office is a blatantly po  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Funding made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go to 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor as President Biden continues to advance a vision for world-class passenger rail across America The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today continued its historic investment in passenger rail with nearly $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northea  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following announcement (No. 2024-37) in Internal Revenue Bulletin (No. 2024-47, Nov. 18, 2024): * * * The Internal Revenue Service has revoked its determination that the organizations listed below qualify as organizations described in sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Generally, the IRS will not disallow deductions for contributions made to a listed organizatio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Defendant Paid Employees Millions in Cash Wages to Thwart the IRS * * * A New York man pleaded guilty to employment tax crimes for not collecting and paying over employment taxes from the wages of his company's employees. According to court documents and statements made in court, Victor Aguayo, of Nassau County, was owner and president of Mabel Interior Design Inc., an interior painting business i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that House Democrats will continue to put People Over Politics and find bipartisan common ground, while standing up to extremism wherever necessary. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. The elections are over and the American people have spoken. Former President Donald Trump will be the next Presi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that House Democrats will continue to put People Over Politics and find bipartisan common ground, while standing up to extremism wherever necessary. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. The elections are over and the American people have spoken. Former President Donald Tru  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * Juan Alayo, Former Hempstead Co-Op President, Will Pay More Than $26,700 in Restitution * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the guilty plea of Juan Alayo, 72, of East Meadow, New York for embezzling more than $26,700 of co-op funds during his tenure as president of the Marlboro Owners Corporation cooperative in Hempstead, New York  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released police body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Jesus Alberto Nunez Reyes (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fag.ny.gov*2Fosi*2Ffootage*2Fjesus-alberto-nunez-reyes/1/010001932c8ef072-0d761489-38e6-49c7-bc3b-e  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * AG James Urges New Yorkers to Beware of Sham Charities; Make Sure They Are Giving to Trustworthy Organizations * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today provided guidance to New Yorkers looking to support relief efforts as wildfires caused by dry, windy conditions continue to burn across New York and surrounding states. The Office of the Attorney General (O  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * National Amusements' Data Breach Affected More Than 23,000 New York Employees * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $250,000 from a global movie theater operator, National Amusements, Inc. (National Amusements), that operates movie theaters in the Bronx and on Long Island for failing to protect their former and current employees and c  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Commission Holds Energy Service Companies Accountable to Consumers * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today took action against three energy services companies, or ESCOs, operating in New York State for failing to abide by New York's strict rules and regulations to protect consumers. The three ESCOs are Polaris Power Services LLC   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. B24-6-9) on Nov. 15, 2024, entitled "City of Newburgh - Budget Review." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's 2025 proposed budget were reasonable. * * * Key Findings * The City's use of approximately $3.2 million of fund balance to close gaps   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2020M-70-F) on Nov. 15, 2024, entitled "Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency - Audit Follow-Up." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency's (JCIDA) progress, as of July 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in October 2020. * * * Background JCI  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-109) on Nov. 15, 2024, entitled "Village of Sloan - Clerk-Treasurer." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Sloan (Village) Clerk-Treasurer recorded and reported financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner. * * * Key Findings Although the Clerk-Treasurer generally recorded financial transactions accurately, transactions we  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced the arrest of six individuals charged with participating in a drug conspiracy that distributed large amounts of cocaine and fentany  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Native American women, like their male counterparts, share a proud tradition of military service. During the Revolutionary War, Tyonajanegan, an Oneida, fought on the side of the United States with her husband during the Battle of Oriskany, Aug. 6, 1777, in New York. She died in 1824 at the age of 84. The first active duty Native American women were four Sioux nuns, serving as Army nurses during the Spanish-Ame  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * CN Guidance & Counseling's Community Crisis Center in Nassau County to Provide New Yorkers Experiencing a Behavioral Health Crisis an Alternative to Emergency Department Care * * * The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced the groundbreaking for an intensive crisis stabilization center to provide voluntary urgent care services for individuals expe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- President Biden issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2024, on the anniversary of the bipartisan infrastructure law: * * * To have the best economy in the world, you have to have the best infrastructure in the world. That's why three years ago, I was proud to sign the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - the largest investment in our nation's infrastructure in a generation. And when the bill passed, we showed that we can get big things done when we work together. In jus  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler issued a statement after outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer put Congressman Lawler's Antisemitism Awareness Act forward as an amendment to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "After dragging his heels for six months after the bill passed the House overwhelmingly, I am glad that Senator Chuck Schumer has succumbed to pressure and is finally moving the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to address the dangerous and illicit sale of counterfeit, fentanyl-laced pills fueling an increase in overdose deaths amongst young people, many of whom are purchasing these deadly substances on applications such as Snapchat. "The market for illicit drugs has changed dramatically, with criminal drug traffickers turning to smartphones to sell the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced that the Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $286.4 million in grant funding to Amtrak for critical rail infrastructure upgrades throughout the Northeast Corridor and New Jersey's Eighth Congressional District. "Since coming to Congress, I've tirelessly advocated for funding to improve our region's public tran  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Gillibrand's Cyber Service Academy Will Create Pipeline Of Cyber Professionals To Protect Our National Security Nearly 30,000 Department of Defense Cyber Positions Remain Unfilled Starting In Their Junior Year In A Four-Year Program Or Second Year In An Associate's Degree Program, Students Receive A Year Of Free College For Every Year Committed To Public Service Interested students can learn more a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is releasing the latest developments in his ongoing investigation into Covid-19 origins which includes new information from a Department of Defense (DoD) whistleblower. New records from the whistleblower confirm that the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) had access to evidence during its assessment of the COVID-19 origin that points to the virus' laboratory origins at   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following statement on Nov. 14, 2024, by spokesperson JP O'Hare: * * * Today, the State Education Department announced the release of the 2023-24 New York State Report Card annual assessment results on our public data site. This data includes annual student results on standardized New York State assessments: Grades 3-8 English Language Arts, Grades 3-8 Mathematics, Grades 5 & 8 Science, Annual Regents Examinations,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: As part of the U.S. Department of State's Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, which elevates music as a platform for promoting peace and democracy, the Department recently hosted the OneBeat Institute's 'Resilient Futures' residency from October 27 to November 7. This year's Institute brought together five teams of OneBeat alumni and their community partners from Iraq, Mexico, Nigeria, Turkiye, a  more

KINGS POINT, New York, Nov. 9 -- The Maritime Administration's U.S. Merchant Marine Academy issued the following news release: On October 25, 2024, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted Polaris 2024, a day dedicated to leadership development, mentorship, and inclusivity. Led by Midshipman (MIDN) Jinae Teria, Regimental Cultural Diversity Officer, the event featured panels, affinity group meetings, and tours, reflecting USMMA's commitment to fostering a culture of respect and   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Transforms Nation's Infrastructure, Celebrates Historic Progress in Rebuilding America for the Three-Year Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Over $695 billion in funding and over 74,000 projects announced thanks to President Biden's Investing in America agenda For far too long, this country's infrastructure was under resourced and neglected, lea  more