WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news release: The Clifton Arts Center, in Clifton, New Jersey, shares an unusual connection to USDA--it is housed in an old U.S. Animal Quarantine Station. Once the location of operations crucial to preventing the entry of diseases and pests that might threaten the Nation's animal health, the site is now a community gathering place that hosts art exhibits, special events, pr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) is demanding the Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigate whether the Biden-Harris DOL is abusing its authority. The letter comes after reports of DOL, under the guise of an Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) investigat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Sinema worked directly with the White House to nominate Sharad Desai to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge in Arizona Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema celebrated Arizonan Sharad Desai's U.S. Senate confirmation as a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Arizona. Sinema worked personally to secure a robust confirmation of Mr. Desai's nomination with a strong bipartisan vote of 82-12. Sinema, who r  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the bicameral American Renewable Energy Act (AREA), legislation to establish a 70% renewable energy resource standard by 2034 and up to 100% by 2044 to drastically reduce emissions, decrease pollution, and promote community resilience. In order to achieve this goal, AREA prioritizes the develo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding Federal Communication Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel's announcement of her intention to depart the FCC on January 20, 2025: "Working alongside Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel throughout her distinguished and exceptional tenure at the FCC was a true privilege. At this consequential time in our nation's history,  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: This afternoon, ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination to serve as U.S. Attorney General in the administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump. Common Cause had opposed Gaetz's nomination and urged the House Ethics Committee to release the report on its investigation of numerous allegations of criminal activity by the former Member who resigned days before the Committee was expected to releas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Security Clearance Review Act' Would Codify FBI's Role in Conducting Background Check Investigations for Executive Office of the President Employees Recent Reports Suggest President-Elect Trump Intends to Bypass Traditional Security Clearance Background Checks Read the Bill Here(link is external) Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressmen Don Beyer (VA-08) and Ted Lieu (CA-36) in introduc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced her bill, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-184. Additional cosponsors of this legislation include Representatives David Kustoff (TN-8), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11). H.R. 9495, amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax de  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) applaud the Senate passage of a Senate resolution recognizing November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. "In addition to honoring the remarkable achievements of Native Americans and their ancestors, the resolution emphasizes Congress's reaffirmation of tribal self-governance and  more

UPTON, New York, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Brookhaven-led collaboration develops an inexpensive catalyst to convert methane emissions into useable products without the need for ultra-high temperatures * * * Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is widely used in the U.S. for heating, cooking, and electricity generation, and it is also used as a chemical feedstock for the manufacture of plastics and ot  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: 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. District Judge for the Central District of California. Durbin began the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrated a nearly $5 million Brownfields cleanup grant to clean up asbestos and perform other critical renovations at the Family Partnership Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. EPA Deputy Administrator Alyssa Arcaya, standing with state and local leaders, emphasized the significance of this grant, made possible by the Bide  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Federal Reserve System posted a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 19, 2024, signed by Michele Taylor Fennell, Associate Secretary of the Board. Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Savings and Loan Holding Company The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act ("Act") (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and of the Board's Regulation LL (12 CFR 238.31) to acquire shares of a savings and loan holding company. The factors that  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Tonight, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar appeared on MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes to discuss priorities for the 119th Congress and standing up to Republican extremism. HAYES: From your perspective, obviously, these races aren't called. How are you and your colleagues, at least in Leadership, talking about what this House will look like with, I think it's fair to say, a pretty slim   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service posted a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 18, 2024, signed by Ya-Wei Li, Assistant Director for Ecological Services. Endangered Species Act; Issuance of Enhancement of Survival and Incidental Take Permits for Safe Harbor Agreements, Candidate Conservation Agreements, Conservation Plans, and Scientific Activities; January 1, 2023, Through December 31, 2023 AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACT  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024, from the American Public Power Association and Large Public Power Council: * * * To: The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Three Administrators Charged and Cryptocurrency Seized * * * The Justice Department today announced the seizure of PopeyeTools, an illicit website and marketplace dedicated to selling stolen credit cards and other tools for carrying out cybercrime and fraud, and unsealed criminal charges against three PopeyeTools administrators: Abdul Ghaffar, 25, of Pakistan; Abdul Sami, 35, of Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: The House of Representatives passed Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN) and Claudia Tenney's (R-NY) bill, H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, by a vote of 219-184. This bipartisan legislation will revoke the tax-exempt status of U.S. nonprofits found to have provided material support to designated terrorist groups and will waive certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS)   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Two years ago, Rep. Mary Peltola made history as the first Alaska Native ever elected to the United States Congress. Every day since then, Mary has kept hardworking Alaskans and "Fish, Family, Freedom" at the center of all she has accomplished in the People's House. From securi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Two years ago, Rep. Mary Peltola made history as the first Alaska Native ever elected to the United States Congress. Every day since then, Mary has kept hardworking Alaskans and "Fish, Family, Freedom" at the center of all she has accomplished in the People's House. From securing historic renewable en  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today released the following statement on the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, H.R. 9495. "After receiving overwhelming outreach from a wide spectrum of constituents, community groups, labor unions, and nonprofit organizations in Queens, and listening to their urgent concerns about the impact this legislation could have under the incoming administra  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today hosted an Open House on the 2025- 2029 Capital Plan at Brooklyn Borough Hall in Downtown Brooklyn, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer and New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow attended the event co-hosted by Repres  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Daniel Austin, Sr. and Anthony Mordente Allegedly Enriched Themselves With Charitable Funds While Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery Fell Into Disrepair Funds Will Support the Restoration and Preservation of the Cemetery * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she has secured more than $1.6 million from former leaders of Lutheran All Faiths Ceme  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) spent $168 million more than projected on temporary staff, despite hiring over 1,660 new nurses in city fiscal year (CFY) 2024, according to a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The COVID-19 pandemic led to a major nursing shortage nationwide and in New York City, but Health + Hos  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Two Virtual Public Comment Hearings Scheduled for Jan. 21, 2025 Public Comment Period on Proposed Changes Open through Jan. 27, 2025 * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced proposed changes to the regulations for Real Property Tax Law Section 480a, also known as the Fores  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Statewide Total Exceeds $7 Million to Strengthen Workforce Training Programs * * * The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced the allocation of $1,077,190 in workforce development grants to boost skills training and employment opportunities in the Hudson Valley. These grants are part of a larger $7.4 million statewide initiative directly supportin  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * PLAs Cover Over $1 Billion of Transformational Capital Projects and Set Framework for Future PLA Negotiations Over Nearly $50 Billion of Upcoming Projects PLAs Support Fair Wages, Community Hiring, Investments in M/WBEs; Promote Efficient Project Completion * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced two Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) with the Building & Construction Trades Counci  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Tisch Will Be Only Second Female to Serve as NYPD Commissioner, Both Appointed Under Mayor Adams' Leadership * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Jessica Tisch as commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), effective Monday, November 25. Tisch will be the second female to serve as commissioner of the NYPD in its 179-year history; the first,  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: Yesterday, in federal court in Brooklyn, former New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Jason Rodriguez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to his role as the Chief Operating Officer of Technical Trading Team, LLC (Technical Trading Team). The proceeding was held before United States District Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. Breon Peace, United  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 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 arrest of HENRY YAU for charges in connection with a scheme to commit identity theft, convert government records, and dis  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Steven G. James, the Superintendent of the New York State Police, announced the unsealing of a four-count Complaint charging MICHAEL O'FLAHERTY with obstructing an official proceeding and making false statements to federal investigators. O'FLAHERTY was arrested this mo  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 21 -- 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, Martin Leonel Perez Castro, a senior leader within the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (the FARC), was sentenced by United States District Judge Brian M. Cogan to 252 months in prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine internationally, intending and knowing that the cocaine would be illegally importe  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, an indictment was unsealed charging Gary DSilva, also known as "Pankaj DSilva," Jonathan Velazquez and Luis A. Camarena with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery and money laundering, as well as substantive counts of wire fraud and federal-program bribery, for their roles in a yearslong kickback scheme. The defend  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JYSHUN TROWER was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Denise L. Cote to 14 years in prison for trafficking firearms and selling counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. TROWER previously pled guilty to illegally transporting and distributing firearms and co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The National Institute on Retirement Security issued a 24-page report in June 2024 entitled "Role of Defined Benefit Pensions in Recruiting and Retaining Public Safety Professionals." The report was written by Paul Baugher, Alisa Bennett, Tyler Bond, Dan Doonan, Larry Langer, Joe Newton, Daniel Siblik and Matthew Strom. Here are excerpts: * * * ABOUT THE AUTHORS Paul Baugher is a senior consultant with Foster & Foster. He has more than 25 years of experience working w  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian's Native Art Market returns to the museum in Washington, D.C., Dec. 7 and 8. This annual event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about traditional Native arts and contemporary Native creativity. Forty artists will offer authentic, hand-crafted works of ar  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: New York State today highlighted efforts that are underway to bolster physical and behavioral health care and expand services for rural populations, which often encounter barriers to these services. On National Rural Health Day, the state Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, and Office of Addiction Supports and Services detailed investments into services and support  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from Josh T. Smith, energy policy lead at the Abundance Institute: * * * The Abundance Institute Response to the Request for Comments on Bolstering Data Center Growth, Resilience, and Security by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Docket No. 240823-0225 RIN 0660-XC062 Author: Josh T.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 15, 2024, from the Center for a New American Security. Here are excerpts: * * * Response to Request For Comment: "Bolstering Data Center Growth, Resilience, and Security" * * * The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) welcomes the opportunity to provide a response to the National Telecommunications and Information Admi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from CoreSite, an American Tower Co., Denver, Colorado: * * * To: The Honorable Alan B. Davidson Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Commen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Jeffrey Pacheco, a mechanical engineer in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport External Launchers and Defensive Systems Branch of the Undersea Warfare Platforms and Payload Integration Department, received a Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Individual Excellence Award for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024. This award recognizes individuals and teams whose combi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions taken against national banks and federal savings associations (banks), and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with banks the OCC supervises. The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks to require the board of directors and management to take timely actions t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) applauded the passage of her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 8753, through the House Oversight Committee. This bipartisan bill benefits communities throughout the country by providing unique Zip Codes for cities and towns including the Colorado communities of Silver Cliff, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Centennial, Severance, Greenwood Village, and Superior. "I am thrilled t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Over $25,000 in assistance to help keep officers safe in the line of duty * * * Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced Brighton, Brockport, Gates, Greece, and Irondequoit Police Departments will receive federal dollars to help offset the cost of purchasing body armor. Named for the former U.S. Senator from Vermont, the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program aw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Today, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) sent a letter to the National Institute of Health (NIH) requesting the release of information demonstrating puberty blockers are harmful to minors. The information requested would be critical in a case before the United States Supreme Court, U.S. v. Skrmetti, where Alabama and Tennessee have substantial interest in the outcome. The issue before the Co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), along with co-lead Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA-32), have introduced a House Resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of mutual funds. This bipartisan resolution celebrates the vital role mutual funds have played in empowering Americans to build financial security through diversified investment opportunities. "Mutual funds have made it possible for hardw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Adani Green's note offering raised $175 million from U.S. investors while bribery scheme was in progress * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Ltd., for conduct arising out of a massive bribery scheme. According to the SEC's allegat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Defendants, who purported to make business loans, including to professional athletes, allegedly stole investor funds to pay for personal expenses * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged David Kushner, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, and his company La Mancha Funding Corp. with defrauding nearly two dozen investors out of approximately $2.1 million in a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee advanced five judicial nominations and one U.S. Marshal nomination to the full Senate, continuing the Committee's work to bring balance to the federal judiciary and keep our communities safe. Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate has confirmed 221 judges to lifetime appointments on the federal bench during the Biden-Harris administration. Following  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Today, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee advanced five judicial nominations and one U.S. Marshal nomination to the full Senate, continuing the Committee's work to bring balance to the federal judiciary and keep our communities safe. Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate has confirmed 221 judges to lifetime appointments on the fe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: LIVINGSTON, NJ Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement regarding New York's congestion pricing plan: "This plan is a tax on New Jersey families meant to force New Jerseyans to pay for MTA upgrades all without getting a cent back for NJ TRANSIT. Make no mistake: New Jersey will not sit back and take it quietly as New York uses our commuters as a meal ticket for the MTA.   more

KINGS POINT, New York, Nov. 22 -- The Maritime Administration's U.S. Merchant Marine Academy issued the following news release: On November 18, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held its annual Thanksgiving celebration with a Regimental Thanksgiving Dinner in Delano Hall. This time-honored tradition is a favorite at USMMA, offering the entire Kings Point community the opportunity to come together and give thanks for each other. The event began with the arrival of the Official P  more