WEST POINT, New York, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following news: By Eric S. Bartelt, West Point Public Affairs Specialist There was an invigorating enthusiasm in the air within the Eisenhower Hall Theatre as the U.S. Military Academy first-class cadets received and held within their hands envelopes containing their future. With the Commandant of Cadets, Brig. Gen. R.J. Garcia, cue to open the envelopes, the elation began and screams of gratification resonated among the cadets throughout the mammoth auditorium during Branch more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: By William A. Bleyer, Boatswain's Mate Chief, U.S. Coast Guard * * * When you are a beachmaster you are a lot of different things: a human measuring stick, a clay pigeon, a traffic cop, a walking information bureau, and, most important of all, a sort of invasion usher who shows the... heavy landing craft where to sit down on an enemy beach... Since charts and reconnaissance information seldom tell all that needs to be known about an enemy be more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson, sponsor of the Market Risk Advisory Committee, today released the agenda for its public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (ET) at the CFTC's D.C. headquarters. "This meeting invites MRAC members and the broader financial services community to consider several critical issues at the center of market integrity and market infrastructure--artificial intelligence and cyber resi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from the Interactive Advertising Bureau, New York: * * * To: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA - NGL Stop 0630 1110 N. Glebe Road Arlington, VA 20598-0630 RE: Comment on Proposed Security Requirements for Restricted Transactions, E.O. 14117 Implementation; Docket No. CISA-2024-0029 * * * The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) welcomes th more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2024, entitled "Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: LEVERAGE (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which will carry no more than twelve passenger more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 26, 2024, entitled "Air Plan Approval; New York; Knowlton Technologies LLC". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the State of New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) related to a Source-specific SIP (SSSIP) revision for Knowlton Technologies LLC, located at 213 Factory Street, Watertow more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Applegreen Electric USA, Glen Rock, New Jersey: * * * To: Kriston White Acting Administrator Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs: Docket No. FWHA-2024-0028 * * * Dear Administrator White, Applegreen Electri more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 10, 2024, from Commissioner James V. McDonald on behalf of the New York State Department of Health: * * * To: Department of Health and Human Services RIN 0937-AA13 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Organ Procurement and Transplantation: Implementation of the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act RE: RIN 0937-AA13 * * * To Whom It May Concern: The New York State Departme more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Rep. Nadler announced he will not seek re-election as Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee: Throughout his nearly five decades in elected office, Congressman Jerry Nadler has been a champion for civil rights and a relentless fighter for justice. Only in America could the Brooklyn-born son of a Jewish chicken farmer become Chairman o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to seek bipartisan solutions and put People Over Politics to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. In the remaining few weeks, House Democrats look forward to finishing up the National Defense Authorization Act and doing it in a strongly b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (STATEN ISLAND, NY) Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today released the following statement regarding reports(link is external) that unidentified drones are flying over Staten Island's airspace, including near 1441 South Ave., Howland Hook Marine Terminal, and other parts of the island. "Following reports of unidentified flying objects that appear to be drones flying above Staten Island, I've requested that the Federal Aviation Administration impose more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * Open House Will Take Place Dec. 16 at Bronx Library Center Follows Open Houses in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced it will host the fourth Open House in an ongoing series of Open Houses on the 2025-2029 Capital Plan. It will be held at the Bronx Library Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. Members of the public are encouraged to  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Preschool students in need of special education services are not always getting the help they need or are getting services late, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the State Department of Education (SED) found many local school districts maintain waitlists for services because there are not enough providers, and SED's oversight of services was hindered beca more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * New Span Over U.S. Route 9 in Town of Lake George, Primarily Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Enhances Safety and Resiliency Along Vital North-South Connector * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $21.1 million project that replaced the two bridges carrying the Adirondack Northway (Interstate 87) over U.S. Route 9 in Warren County, enhancing safety and improving travel along this vital hig more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * Legislation S.6635/A.5745 Allows New Yorkers To Apply For Workers' Compensation For Extraordinary Work-Related Stress Governor Hochul Invested $1 Billion To Transform The Continuum Of Mental Health Care In New York * * * Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation to support working people who are facing job-related mental health crises. This law will allow any worker to file for workers' compensation for specific types of m more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and New York City Department of City Planning Director and City Planning Commission Chair Dan Garodnick today celebrated the passage of "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity," the most pro-housing zoning proposal in New York City history. As the city confronts a generational housing crisis with a 1.4 percent rental vacancy rate, the cityw more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-101) on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "Caledonia-Mumford Central School District - Financial Management." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed fund balance. * * * Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage fund balance, the difference between revenue more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Former McKinsey & Company Senior Partner Pled Guilty to Conspiracy to Violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in December 2022 * * * Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; Nicole M. Argentieri, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ"); Akil Davis, Assistant Director in Charge of the Federal Bureau of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * Commission approves National Air and Space Museum Construct Integrated Bezos Learning Center preliminary plans * * * At its December 5, 2024 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) approved final site development plans for the Peace Corps Commemorative Park. Submitted by the National Park Service, in collaboration with the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation, plans are for an approximately 7,200 square fee more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Friends of Animals, Centennial, Colorado: * * * To: Jolie Harrison, Chief Permits and Conservation Division Office of Protected Resources National Marine Fisheries Service 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 Re: Proposed Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Port of Alaska Modernization Progr more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 27 states and was essentially unchanged in 23 states and the District of Columbia from October 2023 to October 2024. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+274,600), California (+212,100), and New York (+133,600). The largest percentage increase occurred in Idaho (+3.1 percent), followed by Missouri and South Carolina (+2.7 percent each). These data are  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Mark Campbell, an engineer in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's Undersea Warfare Weapons, Vehicles, and Defensive Systems Department, recently won a 2024 National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Bronze Medal, an annual award that recognizes outstanding individual achievements in science or engineering in the field of undersea warfare. Throughout his 34-year career, Campbell has built a reputation as one the top technical leaders at D more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) in executive and open sessions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury). During the executive session, the Council heard an update from Treasury and Federal Reserve Bank of New York staff on recent hedge fund market developments, including the recent growth of overall leverage across the industry. Staff also describ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the trial of U.S. Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny, who is facing charges for protecting subway passengers in New York City. "The only thing Daniel Penny is guilty of is stepping up to protect innocent people in a dangerous, unpredictable situation," said Congressman Van Drew. "He did what any responsible person would do in the face of an immediate threat. To co more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), joined by original cosponsors Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01), today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that essential medications remain accessible and affordable for patients. The bill also provides critical relief for small American manufacturers, safeguarding their ability to produce high-quality medications domestically. "This legislation puts more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: In a show of continued commitment to addressing the climate crisis, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) sent a letter to President Biden urging the administration to continue delivering on its key climate priorities. In the letter, the lawmakers also urge the administration to continue its efforts to swiftly disburse key Inflation Reduction Act and Bip more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: New NBRC Bill Schumer Is Leading Would Make Schoharie Eligible For Fed Program That Has Delivered Millions For Upstate NY To Build Infrastructure, Invest In Workforce, New Businesses, Childcare and Healthcare, & More Senator Has Delivered BIG For Schoharie County in Recent Month Securing Fed $$ To Replace Vital Bridge, Improve High-Speed Internet Access & Support Firefighters Says Adding Them To NBRC Can Supercharge Fed Fundi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks entitled "Capital Markets, Competition, and the SEC" on Dec. 5, 2024, by Chair Gary Gensler at the American Bar Association's Federal Regulation of Securities Winter Meeting. * * * Before getting into the meat of today's remarks, I want to say what a remarkable privilege it is to serve in this role. We live in a big, diverse country of 335 million people, all of whom benefit from the SEC. The agency, with authority over the $120 trillion capital markets, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., met with President-elect Trump's nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. "I am confident that Congresswoman Stefanik will be a terrific Ambassador to the UN. I have known her for years to be a proven leader, talented communicator, and fearless advocate for American interests. Her work in the U.S. House of Representatives also shows that she understands the importanc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Social Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services: * * * To: Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs Regulations and Reports Clearance Staff Social Security Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Administration on Children, Youth and Families Children's Bureau Re: 89 FR 87453; Docket No. SSA-2024-0038: Request for Information: Use  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in demanding answers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) after reports found that an NIH-funded researcher intentionally withheld scientific data from the American public showing puberty blockers do not improve the mental health of children with "gender dysphoria." "The events in England serve as a warning about the dangers of researchers withholding their findings for poli more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG), commanded by Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 4, returned to Hampton Roads, Virginia following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, Dec. 6. The WSP ARG flagship, first-in-class amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, while the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS  more PR