WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AFTER AGRICULTURE SECRETARY ROLLINS CLAIMS FOOD BANK CUTS ARE "FAKE NEWS," CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INVITES ROLLINS TO SEE THE HARM TO HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FOR HERSELF IN MONTGOMERY MONDAY After Agriculture Secretary Rollins Claims Food Bank Cuts Are "Fake News," Congressman Pat Ryan Invites Rollins to See the Harm to Hudson Valley Families for Herself in Montgomery Monday Trump's Department of Agricul  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- 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

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Bacon Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Support Youth Leadership Organizations Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) along Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), Don Davis (D-NC-01), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17), and David Valadao (R-CA-22) last week introduced the bipart  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated July 1, 2024, from Giffords. This is in response to a Federal Register rule initially posted on April 30, 2024. * * * To: Anthony Christino Acting Director Office of Nonproliferation and Foreign Policy Controls Bureau of Industry and Security United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 ATTN: BIS-2024-0003, R  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on April 18, 2025: * * * Upcoming 2025 Product Calendar The Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2025. These products are listed in the Census Bureau's online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year. American Community Survey Census Bureau to Release Report Examining Geographic Mobility in the United  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following working paper (No. rsm2025-04) on April 17, 2025, entitled "Targeting At-Risk Households to Understand and Reduce the Undercount of Young Children: A Research Agenda." The paper was written by Joanne Pascale: * * * I. INTRODUCTION There is a well-established literature indicating that young children (under age five) are systematically undercounted in censuses and surveys around the world, and the U.S. decennial census and Am  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Applauds Trump White House's Transparency on COVID Pandemic WASHINGTON--House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today praised the Trump White House for creating a COVID-19 investigations landing page to provide transparency to the American people: "The House Oversig  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Goldman Joins New York Voting Rights Groups to Condemn Republican Voter Suppression Bill and Demand Senate Reject It SAVE Act Intended to Dismantle Electoral Reforms Across Country and Create Mass Voter Disenfranchisement and Suppression Bill Passed by GOP in House Yet to be Brought to Senate Floor Watch Recording of the Event Here (link is external) New York, NY - Congressman D  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from Bassett Healthcare Network, Cooperstown, New York: * * * To: Acting Administrator Derek Maltz Drug Enforcement Administration ATTN: DEA Federal Register Representative DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22154 RE: DEA-2023-0029-39155: Special Registration for Telemedicine * * * Dear Acting Administrator Maltz: Thank yo  more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and OGS Remind New Yorkers to Keep 'Lights out' to Protect Migrating Birds The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) today remind New Yorkers to take action to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the 'Lights Out' initiative. According to the 2025 State of the  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * Docked Bikeshare Trips - March 2025 Today, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released docked bikeshare trips for March 2025. From March 2024 to March 2025, docked bikeshare trips starting and ending at a docking station on six of the largest systems grew 17.5%. By area served and system, the number of docked bikeshare trips in March 2025 and the pe  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated March 27, 2025, from Earthjustice, Center for Environmental Health, Clean Air Action of Glens Falls and Defend Our Health: * * * To: Dr. Martin Makary, Commissioner Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: Comments on Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosme  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Previews 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll Activities WASHINGTON, D.C. - First Lady Melania Trump previewed the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll in an announcement detailing many of the exciting activities to be featured on the South Lawn for the event on Monday, April 21, 2025. This year's event will offer children and families from across the country the opportunity to experience a day of fun,   more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Gillen Highlights FY26 Community Project Funding Request Portal; Urges NY-04 Local Governments, Law Enforcement Agencies to Apply Before Deadline GARDEN CITY, NY - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) highlighted the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Request period and urged local governments and certain non-profits to visit her Appropriations portal: "The Community Project  more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces an Additional $30 Million is Now Available to Lease or Purchase an Electric Vehicle in New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $30 million is now available for consumers to lease or purchase new electric vehicles (EVs) in New York through the State's Drive Clean Rebate program, which provides point-of-sale rebates for more than 60 new EVs. In addition, incenti  more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Tentative Labor Agreement With New York State Police Investigators Association Representing Over 1,100 Employees Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a tentative contract agreement between the State of New York and the New York State Police Investigators Association, which includes more than 1,100 investigators and senior investigators in the Division of State Polic  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-17) on a resolution (H.Res. 198), which aims to provide for the expenses of House committees in the 119th Congress. The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on March 18, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR THE RESOLUTION Pursuant to House rule X, clause 6, the Committee on House Administration (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") reports an omnibus, biennial "pri  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-12) on the Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act (H.R. 1005), which aims to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the government of China and the Chinese Communist Party. The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on March 5, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.R. 1005, the Combatin  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-14) on the Promoting Responsible Oversight to Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids (PROTECT) Act (H.R. 1069), which aims to prohibit federal education funds from being given to any elementary school or secondary school that directly or indirectly receives support from China. The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on March 5, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpos  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-13) on the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act (H.R. 1049), which aims to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child's public school. The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on March 5, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 1049, the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-23) on the International Nuclear Energy Financing Act (H.R. 1474), which aims to provide for advocation of support for nuclear energy and establish a nuclear energy assistance trust fund at the World Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and other international financial institutions. The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on March 21, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Pu  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-26) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 59) disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions". The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on March 21, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY Introduced on February 13, 2025, by Representative French Hill, H.J. Res. 59, a joint resolution pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-8) on a resolution (H.Res. 177), which provides for consideration of two three joint resolutions (H.J.Res. 42, H.J.Res. 61 and S.J.Res. 11). The report was advanced by Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, on March 3, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-18) on a resolution of inquiry (H.Res. 127) requesting President Trump and directing the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit documents to the House relating to the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Treasury payment systems and confidential taxpayer information. The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on March 18, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND   more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Improving Our Highways: Governor Hochul Announces $16.6 Million Pavement Renewal Project Along Key Long Island Roadways Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is getting started on road resurfacing projects that will enhance safety and improve mobility along key stretches of five Long Island roadways, including the Meadowbrook State Parkway and Sunrise Highway. A total of 55 lane mil  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * James McBride, Aimee Nezhukumatathil and Jlin Join Live! At the Library in May Celebrate Jewish-American Heritage Month and the 100th Anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee James McBride, the 2024 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction winner, joins Live! At the Library on May 8 for a special conversation and book signing. Also on May 8, visitors are invited to the Library's Great Hall at 5 p  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Signs Historic Legislation to 'Get Sheds Down,' Remove Unsightly Scaffolding Across Five Boroughs April 17, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/yiew7M55M2k Intro. 393-A Strengthens Oversight of Sidewalk Shed Permits and Creates New Penalties Requiring Property Owners to Finish Building Repairs and Remove Sheds Intro. 394-A Improves Facade Inspection Requirements for Taller Buildings  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Morelle and House Admin Dems Demand Preservation of Smithsonian's more than 175-years of Curatorial Independence Dems to VP Vance: 'We write to you as shared custodians of one of the nation's crown jewels--and with great concern over its future.' WASHINGTON - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on Hou  more

ALBANY, New York, April 19 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * State Department of Transportation to Host Public Information Meeting on Proposed Curb Modifications Along State Route 33A in Monroe County Meeting Set for Monday, April 28, from 6 p.m.to 7 p.m. at Southwest Neighborhood Service Center in City of Rochester The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting on Mon  more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following statement on April 17, 2025: * * * Statement Regarding Empire Wind ALBANY -- The federal administration's highly irregular action to delay an already permitted, under-construction electric generating project is both hypocritical and harmful. It is hypocritical because the President has declared an energy crisis. Preventing the construction and operation of this thoroughly and carefully reviewed  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Joins Balint And Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Mohsen Mahdawi's Arrest Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) joined Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) and several House colleagues in a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State secretaries to demand answers on the illegal abduc  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Leads Lawmakers in Demanding DHS Reinstate Citizenship Grant Program After Trump Admin Terminates It Termination of Naturalization Grants Leaves Legal Residents Without Support to Become U.S. Citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) is leading 54 House Democrats in demanding the Trump administration reinstate the Citizenship and Assimilatio  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-New York, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 17, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable career of Peter Robinson, the Vice President for Government and Community Relations at the University of Rochester, who retired at the end of March after more than 35 years of exceptional service. Throughout his tenure, Peter played a vital role in advancing the Uni  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Rep. Ralph Norman Sends Letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) wrote a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte, applauding the agency's referral of New York Attorney General Letitia James for criminal prosecution related to her alleged involvement in mortgage  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressmen Goldman and Smith, Co-Chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, on Antisemitic Attack on Governor Josh Shapiro "The Pennsylvania State Police has now confirmed that the Passover attack on Governor Shapiro and his family was motivated by antisemitism. "Governor Shapiro is the Governor of Pennsylvania and has nothing to do with Israel's forei  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following statement on April 17, 2025: * * * Statement from MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on Letter Received from USDOT Regarding Penn Station "Governor Kathy Hochul has prioritized the reconstruction of Penn Station for years, and we're glad the federal government is focusing on it now. The MTA's 33rd Street Concourse project was the first major improvement to Penn Station in decades - and we finished  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) on Donald Trump's Defiance of Court Orders SYRACUSE, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on Donald Trump's defiance of court orders: "Donald Trump's hostility towards the judicial branch has created a constitutional crisis that threatens the foundations of American democracy. O  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at AAMA 2025 Annual Business Council Breakfast April 18, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you so much, and it's great being here with you. Just really want to acknowledge Brother Kevin Johnson, just for your vision, your foresight of just being one of the founders of this amazing organization and putting it back online. I never thought in my life I would be quoting Joan  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Makes Public Safety-Related Announcement with Bronx DA Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Tisch April 17, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/FPk9fPh_FXI Darcel Clark, District Attorney, Bronx County: Good afternoon. Thank you, everyone, for coming. I stand here with Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to announce that 20 alleged gang members have been ind  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Signs Historic Legislation to 'Get Sheds Down,' Remove Unsightly Scaffolding Across Five Boroughs and In-Person Media Availability April 17, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you so much, it's good to see some of you. First, I just really want to take a pause and talk about the Dominican Republic. I was there this week and it was just a devastating issue. Over 200 people died, over 100 w  more

ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at McMahon Ryan's Go Blue 4 Kids Breakfast Earlier today, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at McMahon Ryan's Go Blue 4 Kids Breakfast to highlight her commitment to preventing child abuse in New York State. VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4).   more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART TO HOST PANEL PLATFORMING BLACK INDUSTRY LEADERS DISCUSSING BEAUTY, VISUAL ART, AND AMERICAN IDENTITY New York, NY, April 16, 2025 -- In celebration of Amy Sherald: American Sublime, the Whitney Museum presents a panel discussion, American, Black & Beautiful: A Celebration of Amy Sherald, during the Museum's Free Friday Night on April 25 at 6 pm. T  more