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News Tipoffs - New York Editors Newsletter for Tuesday April 30, 2024 ( 73 items )  

21st Theater Sustainment Command Begins Joint Onward Movement Mission With 10th Mountain Division
NARVIK, Norway, April 30 -- The Army's 21st Theater Sustainment Command, the lead organization for all sustainment activities in Europe, issued the following news: By Maj. Vonnie Wright, 21st Theater Sustainment Command The 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, in collaboration with the Norwegian Armed Forces, successfully conducted the initial push of onward movement of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division off the port here April 27 to initiate training operat  more

Ahead of Erie Canal Bicentennial, N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Plans for New Visitors Experience at Canalside in Buffalo
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: * * * Interactive, Multimedia Exhibits at the Longshed Building will be the Starting Point for Visitors During 2025 Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemoration Buffalo to Host World Canals Conference in 2025 See Renderings of the Visitor's Experience Here (https://esd.ny.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/Waterway-of-Change.pdf) * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced plans f  more

Corps, Pirates to Host PNC Park Water Safety Night 2024
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit District issued the following news release: In partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host their "Water Safety Night" at PNC Park, May 11. The event intends to promote safe practices on our waterways as the summer recreation season begins. Before the game, members from the Pittsburgh District and other waterway partners will set up interactive displays and  more

Fannie Mae Announces Results of Tender Offer for Any, All of Certain Connecticut Avenue Securities Notes
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) today announced the results of its fixed-price cash tender offers (each, an "Offer" and, collectively, the "Offers") for any and all of certain Connecticut Avenue Securities (CAS) Notes listed in the table below (the "Notes") upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, each dated as of April 22, 2024 (colle  more

FDA Takes Action Aimed at Helping to Ensure the Safety and Effectiveness of Laboratory Developed Tests
WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action aimed at helping to ensure the safety and effectiveness of laboratory developed tests, or LDTs, which are used in a growing number of health care decisions and about which concerns have been raised for many years. LDTs are in vitro diagnostic products (IVDs) that the FDA has  more

Litigation: SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Ex-Broker Engaged in Fraud
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 22-cv-01360; D.N.J. filed March 14, 2022) involving Mario E. Rivero: * * * On April 26, 2024, the U.S. District Court for New Jersey entered a final judgment against Mario E. Rivero, a former registered representative at a broker-dealer, who misappropriated more than $480,000 from his advisory clients and brokerage customers. According to the SEC's complaint, filed on March 14, 2022, be  more

N.Y. A.G. James Releases Statement on St. Peter's Health Partners' Decision to Stop Plans to Close the Burdett Birth Center
NEW YORK, April 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on April 29, 2024: * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in response to the decision by St. Peter's Health Partners (St. Peter's) to drop its plans to close the Burdett Birth Center in Troy: "Maternal health facilities, like the Burdett Birth Center, provide vital services to new parents, and they are more essential than ever as we work to lower maternal   more

N.Y. A.G. James Urges UnitedHealth Group to Help Patients and Providers Harmed by Cyberattack
NEW YORK, April 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a multistate, bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in urging UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (United), the nation's largest health insurer, to better protect patients, providers, and pharmacies harmed by the recent cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. Following the cyberattack on Change Healthcare in February 2024 that disrupted health car  more

N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Onondaga County
NEW YORK, April 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Christopher Murphy, who died on April 14, 2024 following an encounter with members of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD). On the evening of April 14, officers with OSCO and SPD responded to 4945 Darien Drive in Salina  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $46.9M in Infrastructure Investments Across Finger Lakes Region
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: * * * Projects Will Rehabilitate Bridges, Restore Pavement and Make Other Improvements to Enhance Safety and Mobility for Motorists, Pedestrians and Cyclists Motorists Reminded to Stay Alert and Move Over in Work Zone Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Kathy Hochul tod  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $7.3M Now Available in Newest Round of Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: * * * Grant Opportunity Opens April 29 to Address Environmental Concerns in Communities Most Impacted by Pollution and Climate Change * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of $7.34 million in Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants to help communities most vulnerable to the impacts of pollution and climate change address environmental concerns and leg  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces JFK Airport Construction Sets Record MWBE Participation With $2.3B in Contracts Awarded
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: * * * Represents Largest Participation by MWBE Firms in Any Public-Private Project in New York State History 680 Separate MWBE Firms Have Been Awarded Contracts to Date MWBE Participation Expected to Continue to Break Records With JFK Construction Through 2028 Contracts Awarded to Local, Queens-Based Businesses Reaches Nearly $1 Billion * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announ  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Evidentiary Hearing Involving National Grid N.Y., National Grid
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of evidentiary hearing (Case No. 23-G-0225; 23-G-0226; 23-G-0200): * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY for Gas Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Gas Service. Pet  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Regarding Reply Comments on Consolidated Billing for Distributed Energy Resources, Community Choice Aggregation Programs
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice regarding reply comments (Case No. 19-M-0463; 15-E-0082; 14-M-0224): * * * In the Matter of Consolidated Billing for Distributed Energy Resources. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Policies, Requirements and Conditions For Implementing a Community Net Metering Program. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Enable Community Choice Aggregation Programs. NOTICE REGARDING RE  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Requesting Comments Involving Hecate Grid Swiftsure
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice requesting comments (Case No. 23-E-0421): * * * Petition of Hecate Grid Swiftsure LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law and Order Granting a Lightened Regulatory Regime. NOTICE REQUESTING COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCING PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARING AND PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE Comments are requested concerning a petition filed by Hecate   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Soliciting Comments on Annual Report Involving Indian Point Closure Task Force, Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice soliciting comments on annual report (Case No. 21-01188): * * * In the Matter of the Indian Point Closure Task Force and Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board. NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS ON ANNUAL REPORT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that comments are sought on the Indian Point Closure Task Force 2024 Annual Update (Report) that was filed on April 26, 2024, in the above-captioned matter. The Re  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Designation Involving TruConnect Communications
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving designation (Case No. 24-C-0043): * * * Petition of TruConnect Communications, Inc. for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier. ORDER APPROVING DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition dated January 17, 2024, pursuant to Sec.214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C. Sec.214) and Public Serv  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Gas Metering Equipment Involving Central Hudson Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving gas metering equipment (Case No. 22-G-0396): * * * Petition of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation for Approval of Eagle MPplus II Volume Corrector. ORDER APPROVING GAS METERING EQUIPMENT BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation (Central Hudson or the Company) requests approval of the Eagle MPplus II Volume Corrector (Eagle MPplus II), for u  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Merger Involving AT&T Communications of N.Y., AT&T, AT&T Enterprises
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving merger (Case No. 24-C-0110): * * * Joint Petition of AT&T Communications of New York, Inc., AT&T Corp. and AT&T Enterprises, Inc. for Approval of a Merger Certificate. ORDER APPROVING MERGER AND RESTRUCTURE BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By Joint Petition filed February 16, 2024, and supplemented on March 26, 2024, AT&T Communications of New York, Inc. (AT&T Communications), AT&  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0098): * * * Petition of Suffolk Cable Corporation for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on February 9, 2024, Suffolk Cable Corporation d/b/a Altice USA d/b/a Optimum submitted an application for approval of the renewal of its cable   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Deerfield, Oneida County
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0087): * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Deerfield, Oneida County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on February 5, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal of its cable te  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Jackson, Washington County
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0097): * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Jackson, Washington County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on February 8, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal of its cable   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Nelson, Madison County
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0090): * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Nelson, Madison County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on February 6, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal of its cable tele  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Salem, Washington County
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0112): * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Salem, Washington County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on February 16, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal of its cable t  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Springwater, Livingston County
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0103): * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Springwater, Livingston County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on February 13, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal of its c  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Village of Tupper Lake, Franklin County
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 24-V-0094): * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Tupper Lake, Franklin County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on February 7, 2024, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal of its c  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Tariff Amendment Involving Jamestown Board of Public Utilities
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving tariff amendment (Case No. 23-E-0299): * * * Petition of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities for Approval to Reinstate a Dismantling Fund. ORDER APPROVING TARIFF AMENDMENT ON A PERMANENT BASIS BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On December 5, 2023, the City of Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) filed a tariff amendment to its electric tariff schedule, P.S.C. No 7 - Electr  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Authorizing Submetering Involving 9274 Group
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0341): * * * Notice of Intent of 9274 Group, Inc. to Submeter Electricity at 310 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, Located in the Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed on June 22, 2023 (Notice of Intent), 9274 Group, Inc. (Owner) requests   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Authorizing Submetering Involving UB Family
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0165): * * * Petition of UB Family, LLC to Submeter Electricity at 183 Water Street, Binghamton, Located in the Territory of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on April 6, 2023 (Petition), UB Family, LLC (Owner) requests authorization to submeter electricity at 183  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Denying Petition for Rehearing Involving Town of Brookhaven Highway Department
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order denying petition for rehearing (Case No. 22-G-0375): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Town of Brookhaven Highway Department for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR REHEARING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On August 11,  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving BT Landscaping
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0136): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against BT Landscaping Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On November 8, 2023, while removi  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Cardona Landscaping & Tree
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0135): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Cardona Landscaping & Tree Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On November 7, 2023,   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Donahue & Son Excavation
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0127): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Donahue and Son Excavation for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On October 23, 2023,   more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Giron Contracting
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0130): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Giron Contracting Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On August 18, 2023, while installi  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving KG Action Masonry Construction
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0133): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against KG Action Masonry Construction Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On October 2, 20  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Mackay Contracting
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0132): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Mackay Contracting LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On September 27, 2023, while i  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Mata's Paving & Masonary
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0122): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Mata's Paving & Masonary Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On September 27, 2023,  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Metro Paving
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0131): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Metro Paving LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On September 6, 2023, while installi  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Monster Tree Service
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0125): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Northeast Home Solutions Corp d/b/a Monster Tree Service of Albany for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMIS  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving NJ Brant Services
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0134): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against NJ Brant Services LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On November 7, 2023, while  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Patriot Contracting
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0124): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Patriot Contracting Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On May 22, 2023, while inst  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Pioneer Paving
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0123): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Pioneer Paving, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On October 9, 2023, while instal  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Saxon Industries
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0126): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Saxon Industries Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On May 31, 2023, while installi  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Wide Open Contracting
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0128): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Wide Open Contracting, LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On September 22, 2023  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving ZCREW Construction
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 24-G-0129): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against ZCREW Construction Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On August 7, 2023, while install  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving ConEd
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-E-0593): * * * TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Downstate Rates and Tariffs SUBJECT: CASE 23-E-0593 - FURTHER POSTPONEMENT of a Tariff Filing by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., to Modify Its Electric Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 10, to Update Pole Attachment Rates Applicable to Cable System Operators, Telecommunication Carriers and Wireless Co  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling Involving Empire Offshore Wind
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No. 22-T-0346): * * * Application of Empire Offshore Wind LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of Approximately 12 Miles of Transmission Lines from the Boundary of New York State Territorial Waters to a Point of Interconnection in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. RULING REQUIRING SETTLEMENT UPDATE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ASH  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Process Involving Empire Offshore Wind
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on process (Case No. 23-E-0413): * * * Petition of Empire Offshore Wind, LLC, for an Order Providing for Lightened Regulation and for Authority under Section 68 of the Public Service Law to Exercise Certain Municipal Consents. RULING ON PROCESS ERIKA BERGEN and JAMES COSTELLO, Administrative Law Judges: On July 28, 2023, Empire Offshore Wind, LLC (Petitioner) filed a petition seeking a Cer  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Atlas Connectivity
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Keith J. Roland, Esq., 4 Tower Place, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12203, kroland@keithrolandlaw.com Re: Case 22-M-0492 - Joint Petition of Atlas Connectivity, LLC, et al. Dear Mr. Roland: In accordance with the Commission's Order Granting Joint Petition Subject To Conditions issued on July 21, 2023 in the above-referenced case, the Petitioners filed a confidential list of proposed unserv  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Green Water & Power NYC Electrical
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Danny Gold, Green Water and Power NYC Electrical LLC, 144 N 8th St. Unit 8A, Brooklyn, NY 11249, engineering@greenwaterandpower.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Danny Gold, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit an  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving GreenLeaf Solar
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Seth Walker, GreenLeaf Solar LLC, 11 Technology Drive, East Setauket, NY 11733, Sethw@gogreenleafsolar.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Seth Walker, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annually, by March 31st ,   more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving ISolar
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Kiran Bhatraju, iSolar, LLC, 5600 S Quebec St D320, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, kiran@arcadia.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Kiran Bhatraju, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annually, by March 31st , a sta  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Long Island Solar Solutions
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: John Totten, Long Island Solar Solutions Inc., 22 Holiday Park Drive, Centereach, NY 11720, john@longislandsolarsolutions.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear John Totten, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annuall  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Monolith Solar Associates
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Daniel Scouler, Monolith Solar Associates LLC, 444 Washington St., Rensselaer, NY 12144, dscouler@scoulerkk.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Daniel Scouler, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annually, by March  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving N.Y. Solar Farms
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Nathaniel Curtis, NY Solar Farms Inc., PO Box 400, Slingerlands, NY 12020, nate@nysolar.farm NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Nathaniel Curtis, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annually, by March 31st, a statemen  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Nickels Energy Solutions
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Steven J. Nickels, Nickels Energy Solutions, LLC, 105 Zodiac Circle, Liverpool, NY 13090, steve@nickelsenergysolutions.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Steven J. Nickels, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annu  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving OYA Solar N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Manish Nayar, OYA Solar NY, L.P., 144 Front St. West, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5J 2L7, Manish.nayar@oyaventures.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Manish Nayar, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annually, by Marc  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Premier Solar Solutions
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Chris Hoffman, Premier Solar Solutions, LLC, 7H Connor Lane, Deer Park, NY 11729, choffman@premiersolarny.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Chris Hoffman, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annually, by March 31  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Same Sun of Vermont
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Marlene Allen, Same Sun of Vermont, Inc., 141 West Street, Rutland, VT 05701, marlene@samesunvt.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Marlene Allen, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annually, by March 31st, a stat  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Solar Pro
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Daniel Amar, Solar Pro Inc., 68-61 147th Street, Flushing, NY 11367, daniel@solarprony.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Daniel Amar, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annually, by March 31st, a statement that   more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Soltec America
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Rafael Rubio, Soltec America, LLC, 5800 Las Positas Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, Rafael.rubio@soltec.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Rafael Rubio, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annually, by March 31st, a stat  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Sunrise Electrical Services
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Heather Ingebrigtsen, Sunrise Electrical Services LLC, 923A Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788, Heather@sunrisepowersolutions.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Heather Ingebrigtsen, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to s  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Y Energy Services
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Stefan Forker, Y Energy Services, LLC, 6805 E. 2nd Street #5, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, sf@yenergypartners.com NOTICE OF APPARENT VIOLATION Dear Stefan Forker, The New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS), Section 3.A.D, requires each Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Provider to submit annually, by March 31st,  more

N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Rochester Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Gun Possession
ROCHESTER, New York, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Torrence Dyck, 51, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 500 grams or more of cocaine and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon, was sentenced to serve 150 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P.   more

New York City Mayor Adams Celebrates Lowest Black Unemployment in Five Years, Launches $1 Million Advertising Campaign to Connect More New Yorkers With Jobs in City Government
NEW YORK, April 30 (TNSres) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on April 29, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated new economic data showing that the unemployment rate for Black New Yorkers has significantly decreased since the start of the administration. Between January 1, 2022, and April 1, 2024, the Black unemployment rate in the five boroughs decreased from 10.7 percent to 7.9 percent -- a 26 percent decrease. This marks the first time since 2019 tha  more

New York City Mayor Adams Kicks Off Public Review of 'City of Yes for Housing Opportunity' Proposal
NEW YORK, April 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on April 29, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today rallied with working-class New Yorkers to kickoff the start of public review on "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity," the most pro-housing proposal in New York City's history. The proposal would enable the creation of "a little more housing in every neighborhood" through a set of carefully crafted zoning changes - which has not been done in more than half a cen  more

NYC Health + Hospitals Expands Legal Services for Patients
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the expansion of free health-related legal services for its patients in partnership with LegalHealth, a division of the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG). Nearly 5,000 patients accessed legal services at NYC Health + Hospitals in 2023. The expansion includes increased staffing, capacity building for increased patient access, and data driven an  more

President Biden Issues Remarks at White House Correspondents' Dinner
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- President Biden issued the following remarks at White House correspondents' dinner: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. You think your Irish grandparents are wondering. (Laughter.) My great-great grandparents who got here in 1846 are going, "What in the hell is going on?" (Laughter.) I want to thank you for the warm welcome. But please, not so loud. (Laughter.) Donald is listening. "Sleepy Don." (Laughter.) I kind of like that. I may use that again.  more

Smithsonian Associates Celebrates 'HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical' With Special Event
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Smithsonian Associates will present a celebration of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. A panel discussion and special performance will take place Thursday, June 20, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET at the National Museum of American History's Warner Bros. Theater at 1300 Constitution Ave. N.W.; the event will be   more

Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live on MSNBC's PoliticsNation With Al Sharpton
NEW YORK, April 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 28, 2024, with MSNBC's PoliticsNation With Al Sharpton: * * * Reverend Al Sharpton: We're joined now by a man who will be at the center of all this week's drama, New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat. Mr. Mayor, let me start with, first of all, thank you for joining us. We want to start tonight with last week's arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University here in Manhat  more

U.S. Navy Seabees Join Forces With the U.S. Army and Norway for Bridge Construction
BJERKVIK, Norway, April 30 -- The Army's 21st Theater Sustainment Command, the lead organization for all sustainment activities in Europe, issued the following news: By Maj. Vonnie Wright, 21st Theater Sustainment Command In a display of international collaboration the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, Norwegian Armed Forces and the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division joined forces to construct and maneuver across a medium girder bridge April 26-28 here testing joint mob  more

West Point Participates at Grant Wreath Laying in New York City
WEST POINT, New York, April 30 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following news: Several members from the U.S. Military Academy, including the U.S. Corps of Cadets Regimental Staff performing honor guard duties, the West Point Band performing Taps, West Point Military Police Color Guard firing salutary volleys, and Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves speaking and laying the wreath on behalf of President Joseph R. Biden during the Ulysess S. Grant Wreath Laying Ceremony to c  more

White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers on Permitting Progress to Build America's Infrastructure and Clean Energy Future Faster, Safer, Cleaner
WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Delivers on Permitting Progress to Build America's Infrastructure and Clean Energy Future Faster, Safer, and Cleaner During the previous Administration, important projects stalled; Under the Biden-Harris Administration, projects are moving more quickly President Biden's Investing in America agenda is making once-in-a-generation investments in America's infrastructure and our c  more