WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the 2024 annual Adoption Excellence Awards recipients. Additionally, officials introduced new public service announcements encouraging the adoption of foster care children awaiting forever families. Hosted by the Children's Bureau at AC  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2364) on Nov. 20, 2024, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2024": * * * Job openings rates decreased in 4 states and increased in 1 state on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 3 states and decreased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 3 states and de  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The SUNY University at Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences Center for Health Workforce Studies issued a 31-page report in September 2024 entitled "Health Care Worker Recruitment and Retention in New York State: What Are the Issues?" The report was written by Robert Martiniano and Sage Shirey. Here are excerpts: * * * PREFACE This report summarizes health workforce recruitment and retention difficulties reported by providers across health care settings in New   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Today, Common Cause and other government accountability groups urged every member of the U.S. House of Representatives to strengthen the independent Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) and make the office permanent. Even if Congress does not codify the OCE into law at this time, the groups stress the importance of maintaining the office's continued existence and the importance of not weakening it i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Segway Ninebot P100 KickScooters Hazard: The front fork of the recalled KickScooters can break, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: November 21, 2024 Units: About 1,400 Consumer Contact: Segway toll-free at 866-473-4929 from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@segway.com, or online at http  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC In a landmark event held at the National Palace today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined President of the Dominican Republic, the Honorable Luis Abinader, for the signing of a historic collaboration agreement between the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York and the National Museum of Natural History "Prof. Eugenio de Jesus Marcano" (NMNH)  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket 23-237; WT Docket No. 02-378): * * * The Region 8 (New York Metropolitan and Northern New Jersey)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold their 2025 quarterly meetings (in-person and virtual) on the following dates. The Region Secretary will email the virtual meeting link two weeks prior to each meeting. To be added to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Colgate-Palmolive/Tom's of Maine Inc.: * * * To: Mr. Noel Wallace, Chief Executive Officer, Colgate-Palmolive/Tom's of Maine, Inc., 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, United States, Noel_Wallace@colpal.com Dear Mr. Wallace: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your drug manufacturing facility, Tom's of Maine, Inc., FEI 1218077, at 27   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Richard W. Foltin, Ph.D.: * * * To: Richard W. Foltin, Ph.D., 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032-1007, United States Dear Dr. Foltin: This Warning Letter informs you of objectionable conditions observed during the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection conducted between February 28 and March 17, 2023. Investigator Omadevi Somai, represe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the arrest of a South Florida man for allegedly planning a bombing attack on New York City the week before Thanksgiving: "An attack on New York City during the holiday season would have been catastrophic. I am grateful to the FBI and local law enforcement for taking qui  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:24-cv-09941; C.D Cal. filed Nov. 18, 2024) involving Frank Igwealor et al.: * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today it filed charges against Frank Igwealor of Playa del Rey, California, the CEO of several microcap issuers, for engaging in a scheme to misappropriate $2.2 million from a microcap company he controlled to purchase a home, and illegally selling millions   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 24-civ-8741; S.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 18, 2024) involving Ian Mitchell: * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it charged Ian Mitchell, a resident of Queens, New York, with defrauding investors in an offering fraud scheme. Mitchell agreed to settle the SEC's charges. In a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the SEC alleges th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:21-cv-05292; E.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 23, 2021) involving Ticino Capital Limited, Wellesley Holdings Limited, Porrima Limited, Emergent Investments Co., FJ Investments International Inc., Timothy Page and Trevor Page: * * * SEC Obtains Judgment Against Four Defendants in a Transatlantic Microcap Fraud Scheme * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that on November 14, 2024,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:24-cv-08080, 1:24-cv-08081; E.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 20, 2024) involving Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and Cyril Cabanes: * * * SEC Charges Three Senior Executives in Two Actions Alleging Massive Bribery Scheme Involving Indian Energy Companies Adani Green and Azure Power * * * On November 20, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Ada  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:24-cv-08900; S.D.N.Y filed Nov. 21, 2024) involving La Mancha Funding Corp. and David Kushner: * * * SEC Charges Advisory Firm La Mancha and its Owner David Kushner with Fraud * * * On November 21, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged David Kushner, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, and his company La Mancha Funding Corp. with defrauding nearly two dozen investors out  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Acting United States Labor Secretary Julie Su hailed Filipino labor leaders who were inducted yesterday into the Department of Labor's Hall of Honor. At a meeting on Capitol Hill held by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Meng and Su highlighted inductees Larry Dulay Itliong, Philip Vera Cruz and Peter Gines Velasco, who led farmworkers to organize and sta  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) announced today that she reintroduced her Honoring Family-Friendly Workplaces Act, which aims to promote a healthier work-life balance for hardworking families in Queens and across the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents particularly moms were forced to leave the workforce in order to meet the unprecedented demands of caregiving, remote schooling, housework, and other   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Law Banning Sale of Pets in Retail Stores Going into Effect on December 15, Retail Pet Stores Selling Dogs, Cats, or Rabbits Could Face Up to $1,000 Per Violation * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today reminded licensed pet dealers with retail stores that selling dogs, cats, and rabbits will be illegal in New York starting on December 15. The   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on November 20, 2024 following an encounter with a member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn. On the evening of November 20, an unmarked NYPD vehicle was driving on Pennsylvania Avenue, just north of the int  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on November 22, 2024 following an encounter with members of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Wantagh, Nassau County. On the morning of November 22, two NCPD officers were driving southbound on Wantagh Avenue in a mark  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: A forensic examination and investigation of former Ulster County Commissioner of Finance Burton Gulnick Jr. found no evidence of any crimes committed by Gulnick while he served in his government role, but did find weaknesses in county procedures that could leave it vulnerable to fraud, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today. "A thorough investigation by my off  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on Nov. 15, 2024, by John C. Williams, president and chief executive officer: * * * Remarks at New York Fed Alumni: Celebrating 100 Years of Making Our Mission Possible, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, New York City * * * Introduction It's wonderful to see so many of our alumni joining us today as we celebrate the 110th anniversary of the New York Fed--and the centennial of our Liberty Street home. Bui  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * New Roundabouts at Exit 105 Interchange and Resurfacing Along State Route 17 Improve Mobility Along Vital Catskill Connector Pavement Project Getting Underway on State Route 52 in Village of Liberty * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that major construction has been completed on a project that modernized the Exit 105 interchange along State Route 17 in Sullivan Coun  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the County Infrastructure Grant Program, which will provide up to $50 million to help counties combat the housing crisis by funding small to medium scale county-led infrastructure projects across the state, with enhanced awards for projects supporting the creation of housing projects of ten units or more. Part of the Governor's FY 20  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Boost Driven by Six Percent Increase in Enrollment at CUNY Community Colleges, Four Percent Jump in New Graduate Students * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that total enrollment at the City University of New York increased for the second consecutive year, including increases at the University's community colleges, and with new graduate students. The results follow i  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * 18 Nonprofits and Local Governments in Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson, North Country, Southern Tier and Western New York Receive Awards Provides Critically Needed Affordable Rental Units for Low- and Moderate-Income Tenants * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today awarded $40 million to 18 nonprofits and local governments in the Capital Region, Central N  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Waiver Amendment Ensures Children Under Six Have Uninterrupted Coverage in Child Health Plus and Medicaid Continuous Eligibility Waiver Will Promote Health Equity Throughout the State * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state is now able to offer children under the age of six continuous eligibility in Child Health Plus and Medicaid. This change simplifies en  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed two new laws to increase the resources available for pregnant mothers. These laws will expand the information available to expectant mothers, so they are fully informed when they select a maternal health care provider, and will also expand Medicaid coverage to certain telemedicine procedures. Governor Hochul has prioritized addressing the maternal mo  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * More Than 15,000 New Yorkers Now Able to Launch Careers Because of Apprenticeship Programs -- More Than Halfway Toward City's Moonshot Goal of 30,000 by 2030 City Invests $1.8 Million to Diversify New Apprenticeship Programs, Bringing Total Adams Administration Investment in Apprenticeships to More Than $15 Million in Public and Private Funds * * * To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Ne  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use Vote to Approve City of Yes, Most Pro-Housing Set of Zoning Changes in City History Proposal Will Build up to 80,000 New Homes Over Next 15 Years, Invest Billions Towards Critical Infrastructure Updates * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated an agreement   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-103) on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Oakfield-Alabama Central School District - Procurement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Oakfield-Alabama Central School District (District) officials complied with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and District policy when procuring goods and services. * * * Key Findings District officials did no  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-98) on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Randolph Academy Union Free School District - Capital Asset Inventory Records." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Randolph Academy Union Free School District (District) officials maintained complete and accurate capital asset inventory records. * * * Key Findings District officials did not maintain complete and ac  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-88) on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Town of Oxford - Procurement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Oxford (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. * * * Key Findings Town officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services, as required by New York State General Municip  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-93) on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Town of Volney - Financial Operations Oversight." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Volney (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) performed his financial responsibilities and the Town Board (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. * * * Key Findings The Supervisor did not perform his f  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 23 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Energy-Efficient Improvements Will Reduce Carbon Emissions, Energy and Maintenance Costs * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced it installed a suite of energy efficiency upgrades at Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) on Long Island. The projects, which total nearly $20 million, directly support BuildSmart 2025, a statewide energy efficiency pr  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: On November 16, the New York State Museum welcomed 100 neurodiverse children and their families for a special day dedicated to creating sensory-friendly and engaging learning experiences. Organized in collaboration with the not-for-profit organization Bring on the Spectrum (BOTS), the event featured tailored activities designed to foster inclusivity, comfort, and engagement for all participan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary for Nov. 12-15, 2024: * * * Summarized Board Decisions Amazon.com Services LLC (29-CA-280153, et al.; 373 NLRB No. 136) (https://apps.nlrb.gov/link/document.aspx/09031d4583e96e24) Staten Island, NY, November 13, 2024. A full Board majority consisting of Chairman McFerran and Members Prouty and Wilcox overruled Babcock & Wilcox, 77 NLRB 577 (1948) and held that captive-audience meetings are unla  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary for Nov. 4-8, 2024: * * * Summarized Board Decisions Hiran Management, Inc. d/b/a Hungry Like the Wolf (16-CA-303914; 373 NLRB No. 130) (https://apps.nlrb.gov/link/document.aspx/09031d4583e7b5cf) Houston, TX, November 4, 2024. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's conclusions that the Respondent violated Section 8(a)(1) by threatening employees with discharge and other unspecified re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 1, 2024, from Nasdaq, New York: * * * To: Ms. Stephanie Weiner Chief Counsel National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20230 Re: Request for Comments on Bolstering Data Center Growth, Resilience, and Security * * * Dear Ms. W  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 the National Parks Conservation Association Program Manager Kyle Hart: * * * To: National Telecommunications and Information Administration ATTN: Travis Hall U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 4725 Washington, DC 20230 RE: Docket Number 240823-0225 - Request For Comments on Bols  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Four out of five consumers remain eligible for high-quality, affordable health care coverage at $10 or less per month, after financial assistance that continues for 2025 ACA Marketplace National Enrollment snapshotopens in a new tab The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to creating a robust Marketplace Open Enrollment process for consumers so they can effortless  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senator Chuck Schumer announced they have helped secure $3 million in federal funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Trillium Health. Granted through HRSA's Service Area Competition (SAC), the funding will convert Trillium into a fully-fledged Federally Qualified Health Center and provide additional re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement: "Since becoming the top Democrat on the House Committee on Natural Resources, Rep. Raul Grijalva has been a tireless advocate for progressive causes like environmental justice, Indigenous rights, climate action, and accountability for corporate polluters. Under his leadership, the committee has also been incr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: WDNY Bench, Until Recently All-Male, Is Now One Of Few 50% Female Benches In America & Judge Vacca Makes History As First Korean-American & Woman Of Color To Serve On WDNY Bench Schumer Says Judge Vacca--A Rochester-area Native, Graduate Of The University At Buffalo School Of Law, Former Prosecutor & Acting State Supreme Court Judge--Will Bring Years Of Legal Expertise To Fed  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Funding for Trillium Health will allow them to grow their operations and continue improving the well-being of historically underserved communities in our region Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senator Chuck Schumer announced they have helped secure $3 million in federal funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Trillium Health. Granted throug  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Nov. 15, 2024, by Sanjay Wadhwa, acting director of the division of enforcement: * * * Remarks at PLI's 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation * * * As is customary, my remarks are in my official capacity as Acting Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, the Commissioners, or other members of the staff. I'd like to take the op  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4542) on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * In the Matter of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler (both D-Calif.) announced that the Senate unanimously passed their resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers on their World Series victory over the New York Yankees. The resolution applauds the team's dominant championship run and recognizes the achievements and contributions of the entire Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Representative Jimmy   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema celebrated Arizonan Sharad Desai's bipartisan U.S. Senate confirmation as a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Arizona. Kelly and Sinema recommended Mr. Desai and worked directly with the White House on his nomination. "Sharad Desai is a respected member of Arizona's legal community, and I'm proud of his bipartisan confirmation to Arizona's federal be  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The State University of New York issued a 72-page Transfer Task Force Recommendations Report in October 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Foreword SUNY's work to facilitate effective transfer of its students among campuses across the system dates to at least 1972, when the Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 72-302, which provided a basic guarantee that students who graduated with an A.A. or A.S. degree from one of our two-year campuses could continue their education on  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing on Nov. 21, 2024, by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Good afternoon, everybody. Q: Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh. Sorry, fixing -- fixing the podium -- or the lectern. Q: Thank you. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I know. I know. Q: It matters. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It matters. I know it does. I know. Okay. So, on Monday afternoon, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The White House announced the following nominations and withdrawals sent to the Senate on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: * James Bernard Coughlan, of Illinois, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2030, vice Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, term expired. * Beth H. Harwell, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2029. (  more