NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on Nov. 18, 2024, by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York * * * Thank you all. It's really nice to be here. Thanks, Damian. It feels a little bit full circle because my first visit was at Damian's investiture. I got to talk to most of you then. So, now it seems like a good time to talk to you one more time. Mostly, what I just want to say is what  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on Nov. 19, 2024, by Acting Assistant Attorney General Brent J. Cohen at the Office Of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention National Conference on Youth Justice: * * * It's really great to be here and to help welcome everyone to this important conference -- the first OJJDP national conference in over a decade. I'm so glad we're being joined today by our Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General, who we  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following opening remarks on Nov. 19, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke at an event on the 15th anniversary of the Enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. My name is Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the Justice Department. I am honored and proud to be with you for this important comme  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Nov. 19, 2024, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Boston-Cambridge-Newton - October 2024": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $3.241 a gallon in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area in October 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner William J. Sibley noted that area gasoline prices were down 55.1 cents compared to last   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2362) on Nov. 19, 2024, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - October 2024": * * * Unemployment rates were lower in October in 3 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 46 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-four states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following news on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * $10 Billion in Allocation Authority Available * * * The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) released today the Notice of Allocation Availability (NOAA) for the next round of the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program). A total of $10 billion in Allocation Authority is   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released the following statement following the passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which modernizes, enhances the efficiency, and improves the healthcare, benefits, and services of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This legislation, which Tenney was a cosponsor of, passed the House of Representat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following report on November 13, 2024 entitled "Matched-Pair Testing in Small Business Lending Markets." Here are excerpts: * * * The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") and the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") conducted matched-pair testing to test for and detect differential treatment of fictitious well-qualified Black and white small business owners seeking credit at large bank lenders in two co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. issued the following news release: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and the European American Chamber of Commerce New York (EACCNY) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen transatlantic cooperation in advancing resilient infrastructure investments in low- and middle-income countries. DFC joined EACCNY, the European Investment Bank, and the Export-Import Bank of the United States to es  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * Final round of funding means families in 42 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico will see crucial climate resilience and energy efficiency renovations. * * * The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the final round of its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, marking the successful delivery of more than $1.43 billion from President Joe Bi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: On Nov. 15, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of New York returned an indictment charging Noor Nabi Chowdhury, 56, of Cheektowaga, New York, and his brother, Mohammad Rahman, 36, of Dhaka, Bangladesh, with conspiracy to provide to the public an illicit digital transmission service; providing an illicit digital transmission service; conspiracy to commit wire fraud; and aggravated   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * John Chen Furthered the PRC Government's Transnational Repression Campaign Against the Falun Gong by Paying Cash Bribes to a Purported IRS Official * * * John Chen, 71, of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Los Angeles, was sentenced today to 20 months in prison for acting as unregistered agents of the PRC and bribing an IRS agent in connection with a plot to target U.S.-base  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * Updated database shows families spend significant portion of income on childcare costs * * * The newly updated National Database of Childcare Prices shows the price of child care for U.S. families is more than a month's rent for many, forcing parents with younger children to spend a significant portion of family income on these expenses, the U.S. Department of  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse, DPCC Chair Debbie Dingell and other members of Democratic leadership held a press conference to highlight House Democrats' commitment in the 119th Congress to finding bipartisan solutions while stan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse, DPCC Chair Debbie Dingell and other members of Democratic leadership held a press conference to highlight House Democrats' commitment in the 119th Congress to finding bipar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release: * * * Volunteering and Civic Life in America research shows a resurgence in community engagement and new insights about virtual volunteering * * * AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, released the latest Volunteering and Civic Life in America (https://www.americorps.gov/newsroom/news/via) research, a comprehensive look at how people make a difference in their communities and promote  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 19 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2024: * * * Out Years Deficits Improve as MTA Identifies $100 Million More in Annual Recurring Savings for a Total of $500 Million Annually, and as Toll and Fare Revenues Increase * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today released its final proposed 2025 operating budget and four-year financial plan and announced the plan has identified $100 million i  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on Nov. 19, 2024, by Michelle Neal, head of the markets group: * * * Remarks at FX Market Structure Conference, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, New York City * * * Introduction Good morning, and welcome to the New York Fed. I am pleased to see so many thought leaders from across the industry here today for our Foreign Exchange (FX) Market Structure Conference. This is a terrific opportunity for us to en  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging Rashaun Crule, 30, of Buffalo, NY, with narcotics conspiracy and distribution of fentanyl resulting in the death, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life. Assistant U.S. Attorney Evan K.  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that James Reed a/k/a Fatts, 42, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of narcotics conspiracy, conspiracy to obstruct justice, use of fire to commit a felony, and accessory after the fact, was sentenced to serve 166 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Assistant U.S. Attorne  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 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 today the unsealing of an Indictment charging JOANNA SMITH-GRIFFIN with securities fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Michael Pryor, 27, of Niagara Falls, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, cocaine, and distribution of fentanyl within 1,000 feet of public housing property, was sentenced to serve 36 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL researchers took a major step forward in studying how well a new solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) product can work in a micro-grid setting when they installed a cutting-edge SOFC system to help meet power needs at NETL's Morgantown, West Virginia site. According to a U.S. Department of Energy report to Congress, "In a SOFC, electricity is generated thr  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 20 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * NYPA, NYCHA Partner to Provide Reliable Heat and Hot Water to More Than 875 Public Housing Residents Efficiency and Reliability Project at Berry Houses to Result in Energy Cost Savings and Reduced Carbon Emissions * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today announced the completed installation of energy-efficient   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: As Prepared for Delivery Thank you very much for the opportunity to be here today, and a particular thank you to our hosts, John Williams, Fabiola Ravazzolo, and their team at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This conference is a timely and welcome addition to the range of engagements the New York Fed hosts. Foreign exchange markets are critical to so much economic activity, from hedging to trad  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for the invitation to be part of this conference and to speak with you today. The conference agenda lays out some of the significant opportunities and challenges of expanding central clearing in the Treasury market, and I look forward to hearing your perspectives. In my remarks, I will focus on the critical roles and evolution of the Treasury market, and review the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: FORT LEE, NJ -- Today, November 19, 2024, U.S. Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new steps to fight the Congestion Tax. First, according to New York, they have made significant, material changes to their original Congestion Tax plan. With these changes, Gottheimer is calling on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to fully reevaluate New Yo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced new resources from the Social Security Administration designed to assist individuals with Sickle Cell Disease, their families, and healthcare team in navigating the process of applying for and receiving disability benefits. Find new resources to assist children, adults, and healthcare providers on how to receive disability benefits here  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) joined a press conference hosted by Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) in collaboration with TPS for Ecuador National Coalition, Hispanic Federation, Voces Latinas, Jackson Heights Immigrant Center, and MomsRising. The members and advocacy groups gathered to ask the Biden administration to desig  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Risch bills to enhance cyber security, repair water infrastructure, and enhance aquifer recharge also advance Today, four bills authored by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) to support Idaho communities passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by voice vote. Idaho is at the center of all four bills, which would delay the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project, enhance cyber security, expand ac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today sent an open letter to the 51 former intelligence officials who previously signed a public statement decrying the New York Post's Hunter Biden laptop story as Russian disinformation. The Post's report found the laptop included e-ma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led 31 state attorneys general in sending a letter yesterday to congressional leadership urging them to pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) introduced by U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), crucial legislation protecting children from online harm, before the end of the year. The coalition letter emphasized  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: A New York man was convicted of assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. A federal jury in the District of Columbia fou  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $15 million for nine research and development projects to increase hydropower's ability to respond to changing demand on the electric grid. This ability to operate flexibly allows hydropower facilities to help balance electricity grids with an increasing amount of variable renewable resources such as   more