WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: CHIPS Investment of Up to $1.5 Billion Will Support Multiple Projects in New York and Vermont and Create Approximately 10,000 Good Construction and Manufacturing Jobs Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded GlobalFoundries (GF) up to $1.5 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program's Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Reps. Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Nick LaLota (R-NY), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus, released the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee passed their bipartisan Plum Island National Monument Act."Good news. Advancing this bipartisan, bicameral bill is the next step in determining the future of Plum Island and ensuring its conservation," said Courtney. "I thank   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Colorado State University System issued an 28-page impact report in October 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * CSU SYSTEM OVERVIEW CSU System ... 4-7 CSU Fort Collins ... 8-11 CSU Pueblo ... 12-13 CSU Global ... 14-15 CSU Spur ... 16-17 CSU Todos Santos ... 18 Sturm Collaboration Campus ... 18 Timeline ... 19 SERVING THE STATE CSU Extension ... 20 Engagement and Expertise ... 21 Economic Development ... 22 Access, Opportunities, Partnerships ... 23 System   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: This afternoon, the House Ethics Committee deadlocked along party lines in a vote on whether to release a damning report of its investigation of ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, who was nominated last week to serve as U.S. Attorney General by President-elect Donald J. Trump. Statement of Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomon Ethics Committee Republicans have chosen to put their party before their   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) issued a statement following the conviction of illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra for the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra was found guilty of one count of malice murder, three counts of felony murder, one count of kidnapping, and other crimes. "Justice was served today as Jose Ibarra, who was here on American soil on the taxpayers' dime thanks to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Honors Ulster County WWI Veteran John Lodge Stoneman in House Floor Speech WWI veteran Lodge Stoneman's remains went unclaimed since his passing in 1962; Ryan's office obtained his military records that allowed for his long overdue burial at the Ulster County Veterans' Cemetery Today, Congressman Pat Ryan honored Ulster County World War I veteran John Lodge Stoneman in a speech on the Ho  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Federal Court Orders Harris Jewelry to Reopen Portal for Defrauded Consumers to File Claims for Refunds; Portal Will Close on December 21st * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today urged service members and veterans who were deceived by Harris Jewelry to file claims to receive refunds from her office's settlement with the company on or before De  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission has released the following public communication dated Nov. 14, 2024, from the Toy Association, New York: * * * To: The Honorable Alexander Hoehn-Saric Chair U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Safety Standard for Toys: Requirements for Toys Containing Button Cell or Coin Cell Batteries (Docket Number CPSC-2024-0023) * * * This letter is being su  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Nov. 8, 2024, from New York State Department of Education: * * * New York State Education Department Response to USDOE Proposals for Changes to Perkins Reporting State Plan Guide ICR Docket ID: ED-2024-SCC-0111Notice Public Comments Deadline: November 12, 2024 * * * On September 11, 2024, USDOE published two notices on the Federal Register proposing significant changes to the exis  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers: * * * To: Administrator Michael Regan Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Attention: Docket ID No EPA-R09-OAR-2024-0370 RE: Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California; California Mobile Source Regulatio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 8, 2024, from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460 Email: OW-Docket@epa.gov Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0580 POTW Influent PFAS Study * * * The New York City Department of Enviro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: * * * To: Erin Lowder and Robert Lingard U.S. Environmental Protection Agenda (EPA) Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Air Quality Policy Division Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0333 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Subject: Comments on the EPA's Proposed Rule: State Implementation Plan (SIP)  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: BOSTON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston arrested a 42-year-old Colombian charged in Massachusetts with rape of a child by force, statutory rape, and aggravated rape against a minor. Officers with ERO Boston arrested Billy Erney Buitrago-Bustos Nov. 15 in Pittsfield. "Billy Erney Buitrago-Bustos stands accuse  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: NEW YORK U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations officers in New York City arrested Andres Fernando Arroyave Ramirez, a 36-year-old Colombian citizen, Nov. 15. He had been previously convicted of conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine by the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Florida. ERO   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with Ecuador National Coalition, Hispanic Federation, Voces Latinas, Jackson Heights Immigrant Center, and MomsRising, gathered at the U.S. Capitol to call on Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the Biden administration to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuadorians residing in the United States. The press conference come  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Bill Would Increase Social Security Payments For 2.5 Million Americans, Including Over 35,000 New Yorkers Legislation Would Benefit State and Local Government Employees, Including Teachers, Firefighters, And Police Officers Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference urging the Senate to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that would increase Soc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand hailed the awarding of $1.5 billion in CHIPS and Science Act funding for GlobalFoundries, a leading manufacturer of semiconductors. The funding will enable GlobalFoundries to expand its existing chip manufacturing facility and to construct a new state-of-the-art facility in Malta, New York. "The Capital Region has established itself as a global leader in chip ma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The General Services Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 11, 2024, from XBRL US, New York: * * * To: Office of Government-wide Policy General Services Administration (GSA) 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20006 To: Whom It May Concern: RE: Docket GSA- 2024-0016 * * * We appreciate the opportunity to provide input to the 6th U.S. Open Government National Action Plan. As President and CEO, I am responding on behalf of XBRL US, a   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported 23 bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Even as we approach the end of the year, the House Committee on Natural Resources is advancing a robust and diverse slate of bills to b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation released the following written testimony by Public founder Michael Shellenberger from a Nov. 13, 2024, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs entitled "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth": * * * Chairwoman Mace, Chairman Grothman, Ranking Member Connolly, Ranking Member Garcia, and membe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: New York Post: Elise Stefanik vows to take on 'den of antisemitism' and 'apologist for Iran' at the UN By Ryan King and David Spector United Nations ambassador-designate Elise Stefanik issued a blistering and stunning rebuke of the organization where she is set to serve as an emissary, denouncing the UN in a Tuesday speech as a "den of antisemitism" that she intends to confront. Stefanik (R-NY), 40, th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and his colleague U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss President Trump's cabinet picks. Sen. Tuberville believes that President Trump's landslide election victory was a mandate and the Senate should move quickly to confirm his cabinet nominees. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville's interview can be found below, and his f  more

WEST POINT, New York, Nov. 21 -- The Military Academy issued the following news release: The U.S. Military Academy announced its newest academic facility will be named in honor of the West Point graduate who oversaw construction of the Panama Canal. The Academy's future Cyber and Engineering Academic Center will be named Goethals Hall, in honor of Maj. Gen. George Washington Goethals, West Point Class of 1880. Goethals, a Brooklyn native, was the Army engineer who supervised the construction   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina issued the following news release: U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr., announced efforts to combat transnational money laundering, including the creation of the Eastern District of North Carolina's Illicit Finance Task Force (IFTF). The IFTF is a groundbreaking multiagency task force constituted to disrupt, dismantle, or render ineffective organizations involved in laundering crimina  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release: * * * Nationwide Search Concludes for Executive Director of ORES * * * Rory M. Christian, CEO of the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) announced today the appointment of Zeryai Hagos as Executive Director of the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES), a new office within the Department of Public Service charged with consoli  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Tito Aldemar Ruano Yandun, also known as "Don T," "Don Ti," "Don Tito," "Pedro Linares," "Pedro AK2," "Santos," "Don Tuma," "Viejo" and "Viejo Loco," was sentenced by United States District Court Judge William F. Kuntz, II to 20 years in prison for leading an international cocaine distribution conspiracy. Rua  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: Jamal Harris, age 45, of Syracuse, was sentenced today to serve 87 months in federal prison for his possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division, made the announcement. As par  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * The state-of-the-art building is part of a $100 million investment in Staten Island the Library has made in the past decade, including two brand new branches and two top-to-bottom renovations. * * * The New York Public Library broke ground on a new location for the Huguenot Park branch adjacent to Woodrow Shopping Plaza. The new, 7,500-square-foot branch will better serve patrons with parking spaces res  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 15, 2024, from the City of Boulder, Colorado: * * * To: Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 SUBJECT: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for [Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0057- 0001] * * * Dear Acting Administrator Shulman, T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 15, 2024, from the Oakland Department of Transportation: * * * To: Sophie Shulman, Acting Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Support for Proposed New Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS): Pedestrian Head   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 13, 2024, from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, California: * * * Comment from San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency The SFMTA is pleased to submit the following specific comments on the proposed rule: * The SFMTA opposes NHTSA's exclusion of vehicles with a short hood and a front shape that is close to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 14, 2024, from Siri and Glimstad LLP on behalf of Informed Consent Action Network, New York: * * * To: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Attn: Document No. NOAA-OAR-2024-0091 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 5128 Washington, DC 20230 Re: Document No. NOAA-OAR-2024-0091, Request for Public Comment on Petition for Ru  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated Nov. 5, 2024, from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority: * * * To: Secretary U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Docket ID NRC-2019-0062 Subject: Request for Comment Period Extension * * * On October 31, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposed a rule for comment on a R  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release: Repeated disregard of safety regulations, along with ineffective federal and state enforcement and oversight, contributed to the collision between a bus and box truck in Louisville, New York in 2023, the National Transportation Safety Board said at a board meeting Tuesday. On Jan. 28, 2023, a box truck traveling east on New York State Route 37 crossed over the highway centerline and collided with  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: After filing Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD) in September to block the sale of certain offensive arms to Israel, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today rose to bring the JRDs up for a vote by the full Senate. The JRD is the only formal mechanism available to Congress to prevent an arms sale noticed by the Administration from advancing. To read the fact sheet, click here. Sanders' remar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared, for the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Hearing on "Oversight of Homeland Security and Investigations": "Mr. Chairman, today, the immigration subcommittee is conducting an oversight hearing on the Department of Health and Human Services. I am all for the Com  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: On the heels of the deadly Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined a bipartisan group of representatives in a letter urging Congress to include $21.6 million for America's National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) task forces to replace aging and obsolete rescue equipment that could put future rescue efforts, the public, and first responders at risk. US&R task forces are always on c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) was joined by Reps. Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Nick LaLota (NY-01) at a press conference on Capitol Hill slamming Governor Hochul for moving forward with her congestion pricing cash grab. The full press conference can be found at this link. "Kathy Hochul's Congestion Pricing is nothing more than a scam on working famili  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Leads 14 Colleagues in Calling on Secretaries Blinken and Austin to Secure Medical Truce for Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza * * * Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee (D-PA), along with 14 of her Congressional colleagues, sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging swift action to facilitate a medical truce in Ga  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) unanimously elected Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) to serve as chairman during the 119th Congress. "The CHC's voice is powerful and more so than ever, our efforts are united to uplift Latino communities around our nation," said Chair-elect Espaillat. "As we enter the 119th Congress, we will face the challenges ahead as a united front to priorit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: GlobalFoundries Will Expand Current Fab & Build New, State-Of-The-Art Second Manufacturing Facility In Malta, In Addition To Modernizing A Vermont Location, Investing $13+ Billion Over Next 10+ Years, Adding Thousands Of New, Good-Paying Manufacturing And Union Construction Jobs Finalized Commerce Award Will Ensure GlobalFoundries Can Tap CHIPS Funding In Coming Years As Long  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nominations of Benjamin J. Cheeks, nominated to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California; and Serena Raquel Murillo, nominated to be a U.S. Distric  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today celebrated a massive $1.5 billion in federal funding awarded to GlobalFoundries to support semiconductor manufacturing. The funding made possible by the CHIPS and Science Act that Democrats advanced two years ago will create an estimated 10,000 construction and manufacturing jobs for the region. This funding comes on the heels of the recent announcement that Albany N  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. 20 -- SUNY University at Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences Center for Health Workforce Studies issued a 20-page report in November 2024 entitled "Consumer Survey: Barriers to Accessing Oral Health Services in New York State." The report was written by Simona Surdu, Nozomi Sasaki, Jinman Pang and Jean Moore. Here are excerpts: * * * PREFACE This study aimed to examine factors identified by New York State consumers that affected their access to oral health services  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The University of North Carolina at Charlotte issued a 45-page report in September 2024 entitled "Northern Beltline Project." The report was written by Matthew Metzgar and Craig A. Depken II. Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents 1. Introduction ... 6 Study Authors ... 6 Background on the Northern Beltline Project ... 7 2. Population and Economic Growth Trends: Birmingham, Alabama ... 8 Birmingham Population Trends ... 9 Birmingham, Alabama MSA: Navigating Po  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 13, 2024, from Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, Cory A. Booker, D-New Jersey, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island: * * * To: Mrs. Sandra Eskin Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Food Safety and Inspection Service United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 Dear Deputy Under Secre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released the following public communication on Nov. 15, 2024, from State Healthcare LLC: * * * To whom it may concern, Our organization is in the process of building out a new telemedicine platform with doxy.me and Prognocis (https://prognocis.com/telemedicine-software/) and collaborating with Signal HG (Signal Health Group). The goal is to incorporate a mobile device specifically for healthcare needs, which is HIPPA complain  more

MARTINSBURG, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Shawn Gorsira, 53, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced today to 50 months in prison for distributing heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine in Berkeley County. According to court documents and statements made in court, Gorsira was a distributor for a drug trafficking conspiracy, selling large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in Berkeley Count  more

MARTINSBURG, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Two people have been indicted for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding on behalf of a West Virginia resident, according to United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Kimberly VanKline, 56, of Hyattsville, Maryland, and Rhonda Brown-Moore, 64, of Brooklyn, New York, were indicted yesterday for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release: Opening at the Whitney Museum of American Art on February 8, 2025, Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night is the artist's first major museum survey. Co-organized by the Whitney Museum and Walker Art Center, the exhibition foregrounds how Christine Sun Kim (b. 1980, Orange County, California; lives and works in Berlin, Germany) utilizes sound, language, and the complexities of communication in her wide-rangi  more