WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust, issued the following news release: * * * Antitrust Subcommittee Ranking Member Nadler's Opening Statement at Hearing on Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Competition Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and A  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing on Securing America's Phones, Republicans Defend Trump Officials Sharing Military Plans on Signal and Gmail Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2025)-- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Military and Foreign Affairs, led Subcommittee Democrats in rebuking th  more

ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on MSNBC's "The Beat With Ari Melber" Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on MSNBC's "The Beat with Ari Melber." AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Ari Melber, MSNBC: We turn now to someone leading one of the largest states in the country  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Graham Lead 50 Senators in Introducing Hard-Hitting Russia Sanctions [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) led 50 of their colleagues - evenly divided by party affiliation - to introduce primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine. These sanctio  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account, U.S. and States, 2023 New Statistics for 2023; 1998-2022 Updated The Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that arts and cultural economic activity, adjusted for inflation, increased 6.6 percent in 2023 after increasing 3.8 percent in 2022 (chart 1 and t  more

ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * CDPAP Update: State Department of Health Announces Ongoing Progress in CDPAP Transition, As Home Care Workers Begin Logging Hours With New Statewide Fiscal Intermediary Approximately 260,000 Consumers Have Taken Action, Including Almost 200,000 Consumers Who Have Started or Completed Registration with PPL Starting Today, PPL's Time4Care App Is Now Live for Approximat  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Introduces Bill to Support the Wellbeing of Family Caregivers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the bipartisan H.R. 2560, the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act (link is external), which would extend funding for programs that provide short-term relief to unpaid caregivers who look after people with disabilities or chronic c  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Goodlander Demands Answers from Education Secretary Linda McMahon Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander met with Education Secretary Linda McMahon in response to her request for answers to urgent questions about the impact that President Trump's executive order to dismantle the United States Department of Education will have on New Hampshi  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces Legislation to Safeguard Medicare Advantage Plans for Upstate New York Seniors Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today reintroduced legislation aimed at addressing reductions in Medicare Advantage (MA) access and benefits. The bill addresses reimbursement shortfalls to local MA plans from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Sp  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces the Protect TANF Resources for Families Act Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today reintroduced the Protect TANF Resources for Families Act to prevent states from improperly allocating Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to fill shortfalls in state budgets. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-4) is an original cosponsor of this legis  more

ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Start of Final Year of Net Pen-Rearing Projects for Atlantic Salmon in Lake Champlain In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited, State University of New York (SUNY) Plattsburgh, and the Plattsburgh Boat Basin and Oasis Marina, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Education Benefits Make Stronger Service Members, Better Military Within the armed forces, a variety of educational benefits are available that allow service members to both improve themselves and make themselves more valuable to their service branch. One example is the Military Tuition Assistance Program. The program is available to enlisted personnel, officers and warrant officers in the Army, Navy, Air  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its approval of a revision to New York State's air quality management plan, specifically addressing nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions from Lehigh Cement Company LLC's facility in Glens Falls, New York. This action establishes a stricter, source-specific emissions limit for the plant's Portland cement kiln in compliance with federal air quality standards under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The final rule, publishe  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 2, 2025 by Governor Adriana D. Kugler: * * * Inflation Expectations and Monetary Policymaking Governor Adriana D. Kugler At "Public Talk: Reflections on Recent Economic Developments," cosponsored by the Griswold Center for Economic Policy Studies and the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Finance, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey Thank you, Alan, and thank you to the Griswold and Julis-Rabi  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Fixated on Rehashing Debunked Biden-Era Conspiracies, Judiciary Republicans Abandon Oversight of Trump's Lawless FBI Trump's Targeted Firings of Qualified FBI Agents and Selective Enforcement Make Us Less Safe Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett,  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Fraud on ActBlue: New Report Details Potential Illegal Activity on the Democrat Platform WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee, the Committee on House Administration, and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a joint interim staff report titled, "Fraud on ActBlue: How the Democrats' Top Fundraising Plat  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Fraud on ActBlue: New Report Details Potential Illegal Activity on the Democrat Platform WASHINGTON--Today, the House Judiciary Committee, the Committee on House Administration, and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a joint interim staff report titled, "Fraud on ActBlue: How the Democrats'   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Slams Trump's Massive Cuts To Food Bank Funding Amid Sky -High Grocery Prices, Trump Is Denying Food To Hungry Families New York Food Banks Receive Tens Of Millions Of Dollars' Worth Of Food Through Now Slashed Federal Programs Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference slamming the Trump administration's massive cuts to funding for food banks. Last  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: U.S. Federal Agencies Need Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy to Counter State-Sponsored Threats WASHINGTON--Today, the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs held a hearing on "Salt Typhoon: Securing America's Telecommunications from State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks." During the hearing, members exami  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Demand Answers from Justice Department About Deputy Attorney General's Misleading Answers to the Senate Judiciary Committee ~ Senators seek to determine whether Todd Blanche knowingly and willfully provided untruthful testimony during his nomination hearing ~ WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Senators  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Graham, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Impose Tough Sanctions Against Russia WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) joined Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and 49 bipartisan senators in introducing legislation to impose primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine. These sancti  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * In New Letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Ranking Member Raskin Sounds Alarm on Elon Musk's Extensive Ties to China, Risking National Security Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel to demand the FBI p  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE CRASHING THE AMERICAN ECONOMY IN REAL TIME AND DRIVING US TO A RECESSION" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against far-right extremism, including Donald Trump's reckless tariffs which will increase costs on the American pe  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE CRASHING THE AMERICAN ECONOMY IN REAL TIME AND DRIVING US TO A RECESSION" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against far-right extremism, including Donald Trump's reckless tariffs which will increase costs on the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: G  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE VOTERS REJECTED DONALD TRUMP, THEY REJECTED ELON MUSK AND THEY REJECTED THE RAPIDLY DETERIORATING REPUBLICAN BRAND" Washington, DC - Yesterday, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to stand up for everyday Americans and push back against Republican effort  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE VOTERS REJECTED DONALD TRUMP, THEY REJECTED ELON MUSK AND THEY REJECTED THE RAPIDLY DETERIORATING REPUBLICAN BRAND" Washington, DC - Yesterday, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to stand up for everyday Americans and push back against Republican efforts to break Social Security  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE STANDING TOGETHER IN OPPOSITION TO THE GOP TAX SCAM" Washington, DC - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they made clear that Democrats are united in pushing back against the reckless Republican tax scheme. Leader Jeffries:   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE STANDING TOGETHER IN OPPOSITION TO THE GOP TAX SCAM" Washington, DC - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they made clear that Democrats are united in pushing back against the reckless Republican tax scheme. Leader Jeffries: We just completed a very g  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Traffic Deaths Reach Historic Low During First Quarter of 2025, Additional Work to Be Done to Keep New Yorkers Safe Steep Declines in Fatalities Among Pedestrians, Cyclists, Motorized Two-Wheeler Operators, and Motor Vehicle Occupants Mark Encouraging Start to Year, Underscore Success of Vision Zero Street Safety Efforts  Traffic Injuries Also Declined for All Groups NEW YORK - New Yo  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG CALLS ON DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO RESTORE FEDERAL MONEY TO QUEENS FOOD PANTRIES WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she called on the Department of Homeland Security to restore the millions of dollars it is holding back from local food pantries in Queens and across New York City. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the Congresswo  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * MTA Unveils First Fully Redesigned Subway Map in Half a Century ADA Stations Featured More Prominently in New Design Updates to Design Make Map Easier for Riders to Follow See the New Map See Video of the Redesigned Map in Subway Cars See Photos and Video of Map Unveiling The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today unveiled a reimagined subway  more

ALBANY, New York, April 3 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris Strengthens Commitment to Health Equity with New Regulation Requiring Insurers to Collect Voluntarily Disclosed Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services ("DFS" or "Department") has adopted a new regulation to reduce disparities in health care access and use  more

ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $2.5 Million Bridge Rehabilitation Project on State Route 26 In Lewis County New Superstructure and Other Repairs Planned for Bridge over Roaring Brook in the Town of Martinsburg New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that work is getting underway o  more

ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $8.9 Million Bridge Replacement Project on State Route 146 in Guilderland New Single-Span Structure Over Normans Kill Will Enhance Safety, Alleviate Flood Risk and Accommodate Pedestrians and Cyclists with Shared Use Path New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez toda  more

ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $9.6 Million Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Gates and City of Rochester, Monroe County New Pavement for Section of State Route 204 Enhancing Safety and Access to the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie The  more

ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * State Labor Department Releases Preliminary February 2025 Area Unemployment Rates The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for February 2025. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State's area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Populatio  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * New Staff Report Details ActBlue's Unserious Approach to Fraud Prevention WASHINGTON - Today, the Committee on House Administration, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a joint interim staff report titled, "Fraud on ActBlue: How the Democrats' Top Fundraising Platform Opens  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Trump's Lawless, Pro-Retribution Agenda for the FBI Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Oversight hearing examining the Trump Administration's agenda of la  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 31, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, tonight I rise to honor the life and legacy of Congressman Raul Grijalva. Raul Grijalva passed away peacefully on March 13 of this year, surrounded by his wife and three daughters. Born in Tucson, Arizona, on February 19, 1948, he was raised in a close-knit community with his sisters, Lydia and Norma. A proud Sunnysid  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, the legal community has a longstanding tradition of representing historically underrepresented communities in important constitutional and historic landmark cases. Right now, the President and his cronies are shaking down the legal world in an unprecedented manner. These law firms have provided services to our underrepre  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Condemns Cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) signed onto a letter, led by Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy condemning the cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that include terminating 10,000 employees and dismantling or consolidating sev  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, in 99 percent of counties in the United States, SNAP benefits don't cover the cost of a nutritious meal. The good news is that there are exciting partnerships happening that show us it is possible to improve access to healthier foods. In New York City, local nonprofits, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Goldman, Crockett Introduce Abortion Care Awareness Act to Combat Anti-Abortion Misinformation Legislation Ensures Women Have Access to Accurate Information About Abortion Services and Where to Obtain Them Goldman's Bill Will Specifically Combat Misinformation about Medication Abortion, the Most Common Abortion Used in Telehealth Abortions Read the Bill Here Washington, DC -   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rush Transcript: Congressman Dan Goldman Cross Examines Newt Gingrich, Pushes Him to Agree Trump Admin Must Resolve Cases of Wrongfully Deported Migrants Goldman: "I think even you, Mr. Gingrich, would agree with me that when you mistakenly accuse someone of being a gang member and you deport them, that it is incumbent upon you to fix that mistake. Do you agree?" Gingrich: "I agree." View Full  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: WITH TRUMP'S DESTRUCTIVE TARIFFS SET TO START TOMORROW, THE COST TO UPSTATE NY IS A $7 BILLION GUT PUNCH, WITH $6,000+ IN HIGHER PRICES FOR FAMILIES PER YEAR; SENATOR SAYS WE MUST... Trump's Tariffs - Set To Start Tomorrow - Could Raise Prices On New Yorkers As Much As $6,500 For Gas, Groceries, Cars And Everyday Goods - All While Decimating Small Busi  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND SLAM NEW TRUMP CUTS THAT WILL DEVASTATE WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM Trump Admin Announced HHS-Wide Layoffs, Cutting 10,000 Staff, Including Those In The 9/11 Health Care Program The Administration Had Reinstated Staff From World Trade Center Health Program, But Firing People at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Means   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Gillibrand Slam New Trump Cuts That Will Devastate World Trade Center Health Program Trump Admin Announced HHS-Wide Layoffs, Cutting 10,000 Staff, Including Those In The 9/11 Health Care Program The Administration Had Reinstated Staff From World Trade Center Health Program, But Firing People at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Means 9/11 Survivors Won't Get   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Science Committee Members Blast Trump Administration for its Attack on American Manufacturing (Washington, DC) - Yesterday, funds for ten of the 51 centers that make up the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) were withheld by the Trump administration. T  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Dan Goldman on Trump Administration's Termination of All Staff in the Office of Head Start for New York "The Trump Administration's decision to terminate staff at the Administration for Children and Families, including all staff within the regional Office of Head Start in New York, is a cruel assault not only on millions of children's health, safety, and education but al  more

ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul "Today, Donald Trump enacted the largest tax hike in American history, skyrocketed New Yorkers' costs by over $6,000 per year, and sent Wall Street into a full blown panic. "Trump's tariff proposal isn't 'liberating.' It's destructive and devastating for the millions of Americans already struggling to make ends meet. "Here in New York, I'm doing everyth  more

ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on President Trump's So-Called 'Liberation Day' Tariffs "Since the start of the Trump administration, the constant threat of tariffs has caused nothing but chaos and uncertainty. Tariffs are estimated to cost Americans upwards of $6,500, 401(k)s are plummeting and businesses that rely on tourism are feeling the negative impacts of the loss of our Canadian v  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Statement from Representative Mannion (NY-22) on Donald Trump's Attacks on Labor and Collective Bargaining Rights SYRACUSE, NY - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on Donald Trump's attacks on labor and collective bargaining rights: "Donald Trump is no friend to working people - it's clear his agenda is all about undermining fundamental wo  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement at Hearing on Trump's Lawless Assault on the FBI Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a hearing examining the Trump Administration's agenda of lawlessness and retribut  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Blasts Trump Administration, GOP for Axing LIHEAP Staff WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement lambasting the Trump administration for eliminating the entire staff at the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as part of the massive and devastating cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services. "The Home Energy Assistance Progr  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Top House Dems Issue Joint Statement on House Republicans' Attempt to Run, Deflect, Distract WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Joe Morelle (NY-25), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Gerry Connolly (VA-11), the top Democratic leaders of the Committees on House Administration, Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform respectively, issued t  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on 94.7 the Block's "Jonesy in the Morning" Tarsha Jones: Good morning, mayor. [Mayor] Adams, good to see you in person and thank you for pulling off today.  Mayor Eric Adams: In your little space here in the morning. Yeah. This is where all the magic happens. Jones: And we're a small operation. Mayor Adams: Mm, I love it. Jones: You see, it's just me and Wayne. Thank  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Mayor's Retail Theft Task Force Meeting April 2, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/XmRWXez496c Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you so much and you know the other day I was at a town hall where we were listening to a group of residents and they talked about some of the concerns that they had in the city. At the end of the town hall there was a gentleman sitting i  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Provides an Address to New Yorkers Mayor Eric Adams: My fellow New Yorkers, today finally marks the end of this chapter. I want to thank my legal team, specifically my counsel Alex Spiro in obtaining justice. Now I clearly understand why those from Jay-Z to Baldwin call on him during difficult times. Alex, thank you so much for seeking and pursuing justice in obtaining justice. As you  more

ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Transforming State Roadways: Governor Hochul Announces $61.5 Million Pavement Improvement Project Now Underway on Thruway in Ontario and Monroe Counties Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $61.5 million pavement improvement project is underway on the New York State Thruway, Interstate 90, in Ontario and Monroe counties. The project includes pavement rehabilitation and safety enhancements o  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on April 2, 2025: * * * Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Remarks at FinCEN Iran Maximum Pressure and Counter Terrorism (IMPACT) Exchange Series Thank you, Andrea, for your kind introduction. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here today, and especially a warm thanks for all those that traveled to Washington for today's event. Your participation today underscores our critical goal of protecting ou  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Velazquez Leads Push for Answers from HHS on Head Start Regional Office Closures Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) led a group of 33 House Democrats in pressing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for answers after the sudden shutdown of five regional Head Start Offices. The closures come on the heels of a major agency reo  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Slams Decision to Dismiss Corruption Charges Against Mayor Adams Comes after Welch-led push to get answers about Todd Blanche's Involvement in the DOJ's Push to Dismiss Case WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, a U.S. District Court judge in New York dismissed the corruption case, with prejudice, against Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City, blocking future legal action against Mr. Adams. This follows Trum  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Watershed Resilience and Health Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., this week reintroduced his bill to improve the resilience and health of the nation's watersheds - the land leading into streams, rivers or lakes - as Oregon and the entire American West continue to suffer from severe drought. "Watersheds play an essential role in the health and e  more