WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48504) entitled "U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement - Process and Potential Effects:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Selected PA Provisions The PA sets goals for addressing climate change and establishes international mechanisms for furthering these goals; these include the establishment of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the PA (CMA), among other pro  more

ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Affordable Housing on Long Island: Governor Hochul Announces Construction Has Begun on 66-Unit Senior Affordable Housing Project Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction at Medford Gardens, a 66-unit affordable senior housing development in the hamlet of Medford located in the town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The $40 million fully-electric complex will reserve half  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news on April 15, 2025: * * * Amtrak - NJ TRANSIT Joint Update Report In June 2024, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT met with NJ Governor Phil Murphy and announced a series of actions to address a variety of infrastructure and fleet systems, following a spike of service disruptions in New Jersey and New York Penn Station during May and June. Following last June's public meeting with Governor Murphy, Amtrak and NJ TR  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on NY1's 'Inside City Hall' Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on "Inside City Hall" with Errol Louis to discuss the State budget and other issues facing New York. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Errol Louis, NY1: Governor Hoch  more

ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and Hudson Valley Law Enforcement Officials Call for Essential Changes to New York's Discovery Laws Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul stood with Hudson Valley law enforcement officials and elected leaders to call for essential changes to New York's discovery laws. The Governor's visit comes as she doubles down on her pledge no  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Bombshell Reporting & Whistleblower Disclosure Lead Ranking Member Connolly to Demand Investigations into Musk Conflicts of Interest, DOGE Disruptions at NLRB and DOL Washington, D.C. (April 15, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,  more

ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * CDPAP Update: New York State Department of Health Announces Ongoing Progress in CDPAP Transition Out of Approximately 220,000 Consumers Authorized for CDPAP, More Than 190,000 Have Completed Registration With PPL Out of More 245,000 Personal Assistants Who Have Started Their Registration, 160,000 Are Fully Onboarded and Payroll Ready Recent Agreement in Federal Co  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 16 -- The Central New York Community Foundation issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * $45,000 In Grants Distributed To Cortland County Nonprofits In the eighth year of its Cortland County Bright Ideas grants program (Bright Ideas), the Central New York Community Foundation distributed $45,000 to nine nonprofit organizations serving residents of Cortland County. Each organization received a $5,000 grant. In the eighth year of its Cortland County   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Comer Expands Investigation of Sanctuary Jurisdictions, Invites Sanctuary Governors to Testify WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today expanded the committee's investigation of sanctuary jurisdictions that provide sanctuaries for criminal, illegal aliens by defying fede  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATROCITIES AGAINST MIGRANTS : April 15, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement: "Among the limitless list of Donald Trump's abuses, illegality, and cruelty, what this disgraceful president has engineered in El Salvador is   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Comer Launches Investigation into 23andMe Bankruptcy, Seeks Testimony to Protect Americans' Personal DNA Data WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is launching an investigation into the national security and data privacy concerns resulting from the bankruptcy filing of 23andMe, Inc  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS FIGHT BACK AGAINST TRUMP'S ATTACKS ON THE FTC AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Washington, D.C. -- Today, Senate and House Democrats filed an amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump's unlawful attempt to fire members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). FTC Commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya are duly appointed, Senate-confirmed Comm  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS FIGHT BACK AGAINST TRUMP'S ATTACKS ON THE FTC AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Washington, D.C. -- Today, Senate and House Democrats filed an amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump's unlawful attempt to fire members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). FTC Commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya are duly appointed, Senate-confirmed Commissioners at an independen  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Hosts Community Leaders and Constituents to Condemn Trump's Attacks on Social Security Staff and Services GOP Attacks on Social Security Administration Severely Harm Recipients' Ability to Receive Benefits Over 4 Million New Yorkers Rely on Social Security Benefits to Make Ends Meet See Pictures and Video from Press Conference Here (link is external) New York, NY - C  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a final decision revoking the registration of Dr. David Israel, a Bronx-based physician, after determining that he no longer holds authority to practice medicine in the state of New York and has repeatedly violated both federal and state controlled substances laws. The agency's action was formalized through a notice published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2025. The DEA first is  more

ALBANY, New York, April 14 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Emergency Closure of Port Jefferson Harbor Shellfishing Areas The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced shellfish harvesting in the Port Jefferson Harbor Complex, including the tributaries of Setauket Harbor, the Narrows, and Conscience Bay, within the town of Brookhaven, is designated as uncertified (closed) f  more

ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Winner of "Create a Watershed Superhero" Poster Contest New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) are pleased to announce the 2025 winner of the annual "Create a Watershed Superhero" poster contest for middle school students is Anna Tiudic fro  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * FAA Issues Grounding Order for New York Helicopter Charter Inc. and Begins Comprehensive Review of Company's Operations The FAA has issued an emergency order grounding New York Helicopter Charter, Inc., which operated the Bell 206 helicopter that crashed Thursday in the Hudson River. The FAA is taking this action in part because after the com  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Presses Social Security Commissioner on Benefit Portal Malfunctions, Planned Firings of SSA Tech Workers Lawmakers Send Letter Amidst Widespread Website Outages, Benefit Disruptions Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand wrote to Acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek to demand that the Social Security Administration (SSA) address ongoing is  more

ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces ConnectALL Request To Bring Broadband to Hardest To Serve Areas of the State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the ConnectALL Deployment Program Request for Applications (RFA) for Priority, Reliable, and Alternative Technology Solutions, a critical milestone in the multi-year process to secure affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service to the  more

ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Home Energy Assistance To Help New Yorkers Stay Cool This Summer Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications are open to help low-income New Yorkers stay cool this summer through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Overseen by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the program will pay for an air conditioner for eligible households that  more

ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Celebrates Three Years of Progress Addressing Longstanding Water Infrastructure Challenges in Mount Vernon Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated significant milestones and ongoing progress in the multi-year implementation of New York State's historic $150 million investment and partnership with the City of Mount Vernon and Westchester County to address the community's longsta  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Hannity to Discuss the Trump Administration Defunding Harvard for Refusing to End Antisemitism on Campus Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Hannity with Sean Hannity on Fox News. View highlights from the interview below. On President Trump Protecting Jewish Students Which Biden Failed to Do: "That hea  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news on April 15, 2025: * * * In Advance of Busy Summer 2025 Travel Season, Governor Murphy, Amtrak, and NJ TRANSIT Hold Summit Highlighting Infrastructure and Equipment Improvements and Future Work New Progress Report Released on the Joint Inspection, Maintenance, and Improvement Program for Amtrak's Infrastructure and NJ TRANSIT's Trains Significant Upgrades From the Past Year Are Expected to Mitigate M  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER JOINT STATEMENT ON THE SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY DAY OF ACTION Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) today released the following statement on the Save Social Security Day of Action, as Democrats lead the fight against Republicans' plan to gut Social Security: "Across the country, Democrats are l  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER JOINT STATEMENT ON THE SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY DAY OF ACTION Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) today released the following statement on the Save Social Security Day of Action, as Democrats lead the fight against Republicans' plan to gut Social Security: "Across the country, Democrats are leading the fight to oppose  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY DAY OF ACTION: "SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT A PONZI SCHEME" Brooklyn, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference for Save Social Security Day of Action. Today, House and Senate Democrats are in their own communities holding events to mobilize Americans from every corner of the United States to push back  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY DAY OF ACTION: "SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT A PONZI SCHEME" Brooklyn, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference for Save Social Security Day of Action. Today, House and Senate Democrats are in their own communities holding events to mobilize Americans from every corner of the United States to push back on Donald Trump, Elon Mus  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA'S UNLAWFUL DEPORTATION Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: "Donald Trump and his cruel, mean-spirited administration wrongfully deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, ripping him away from his family and putting his life in grave danger. Mr. Abrego Garcia must be r  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE GOING TO HOLD REPUBLICANS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY EFFORT TO DISMANTLE SOCIAL SECURITY" Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Inside with Jen Psaki where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans are crashing the economy and attempting to destroy Social Security and Medicaid, House Democrats will cont  more

NEW YORK, April 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Marks Citywide Day of Mourning One Week After Jet Set Nightclub Tragedy by Announcing City Hall to Be Lit in Dominican Colors Tonight April 15, 2025 Tuesday, April 15 th Marks Citywide Day of Mourning for At Least 226 People Who Tragically Lost Their Lives at Jet Set Nightclub in Santo Domingo NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall will be lit in the Dominica  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Meeks Leads Committee Democrats in Letter to Secretary Rubio on Trump Administration's Weak Response to Burma Earthquake Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today led 18 Committee Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Meeks, Hoyer Introduce Major Russian Sanctions, Ukraine Assistance Bill Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and former Majority Leader Steny Hoyer today introduced a comprehensive bill to support Ukraine and thwart Russia's ability to wage its illegal war  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Meeks, Jacobs, Cherfilus-McCormick, Jackson, Jayapal, Olszewski Statement on Two Years of Brutal War in Sudan Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, alongside Representatives Sheila Cherfilus-McCor  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Joins Massachusetts Delegation in Demanding Answers on Staff Cuts to Home Energy Program for Vulnerable Households Washington, D.C. - Congressman Moulton joins members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation--Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass), Representatives Richard Neal (MA-01), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Jake Auchincloss (  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * New Data Show Role of Medicaid - Especially Medicaid Expansion - in Combating the Fentanyl Crisis Proposed Medicaid Cuts Would Jeopardize Progress in Combating the Fentanyl Crisis by Cutting People Off From Addiction Treatment WASHINGTON - The Joint Economic Committee - Minority today released a report with new data on Medicaid's role in   more

ALBANY, New York, April 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a notice soliciting public comments on its Grid of the Future initiative. The announcement invites stakeholders to provide feedback on two key documents: the Grid Flexibility Potential Study and the first iteration of the Grid of the Future Plan, filed earlier this year. The PSC is urging interested parties to submit their insights and perspectives on these crucial plans, which aim to shape the future of  more

ALBANY, New York, April 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a notice requesting public comments on proposed amendments to its regulations concerning gas pipeline facilities. The proposed changes aim to ensure that New York's rules align with federal safety standards outlined in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 192, which governs the transportation of natural and other gas by pipeline. The PSC is specifically seeking feedback on revisions to 16 NYCRR Pa  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Morelle's Floor Remarks Opposing the SAVE Act WASHINGTON -- Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, delivered a floor speech in opposition to H.R. 22, the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act. The following remarks were prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yiel  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Derek Tran Presents Forward Looking Vision, Opportunities for Bipartisan Cooperation at CNN Town Hall WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) appeared on CNN for a live town hall with three other battleground members moderated by CNN's Jake Tapper and Kaitlan Collins. Rep. Tran discussed key issues affecting families in CA-45, including the economy, veterans' support, healthcare,  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:21-cv-8211; filed Oct. 5, 2021, amended complaint filed Nov. 28, 2023) (S.D.N.Y.) involving CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp., Frank Barone, Kirill Chumenko and Igor Palatnik: * * * On April 10, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered final judgments against Frank Barone and Kirill Chumenko, both former Senior Vice Presidents of Sales & Marketing at Cana  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Highlight How DOGE Social Security Takeover Hurts Americans Democrats mark "Save Social Security Day of Action" Trump, Musk, DOGE continue to fire staff, close offices, cut vital services Washington, D.C. - On the "Save Social Security Day of Action," Senate Democrats are highlighting how Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) takeover   more

ALBANY, New York, April 16 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $3.3 Million Bridge Rehabilitation Project Along State Route 126 in Jefferson County New Bridge Deck and Upgraded Approaches Will Improve Travel and Resiliency on Key Crossing Over Black River New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that work is ge  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Dan Goldman on the Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia "The spectacle in the Oval Office yesterday with Presidents Trump and Bukele was disgraceful: two self-proclaimed "strongmen" acting powerless to return an illegally deported man from an El Salvadorian torture prison -- despite a unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court -- and   more

ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Statement from State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Health Benefits of Water Fluoridation ALBANY, N.Y. (April 14, 2025) - "Safe and available water for drinking and for recreation promotes healthy people, healthy communities, and a healthy economy. Considered to be one of the greatest health achievements in the past century, the New York State Department   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Harvard's Announcement Defying the Department of Education "Harvard University has rightfully earned its place as the epitome of the moral and academic rot in higher education. Fueled by the radical groupthink Far Left faculty, inept University leadership, donations by foreign adversaries, and proHamas terrorists, Harvard has fully embraced and tolerated the raging antisemitism thre  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Stefanik Introduces Legislation Ratifying the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement Agreement Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced legislation to ratify the land claim settlement agreement between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, New York State, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties, the Towns of Fort Covington and Bombay,  more

NEW YORK, April 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams, OLR Commissioner Campion Announce Tentative Contract Agreement With Sergeants Benevolent Association April 15, 2025 Allison Stoddart, Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall: Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us here today. My name is Allison Stoddart, and I serve as chief counsel to the mayor in City Hall. We are joined today by Mayor Adams, the Office of Labor Relations   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Partnership between U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Modernization Efforts WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) have entered into a long-term agreement for th  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Sanders Demand Answers from Trump Administration Over Mass Layoffs that Threaten the Wellbeing of Children and Families In Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy, Senate Finance Ranking Member and HELP Ranking Member Express Concern that Mass Firings Hurt Kids and are Setting Stage for Congressional Republicans to Cut Essential Human Service Programs Wash  more