Cassadaga Job Corp’s operations are being put “on pause.” The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will begin a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide. The decision follows an internal review of the … [Read more...]
U.S. Attorney Trini Ross Resigns
U.S. Attorney Trini Ross has announced her resignation. Ross’ resignation was effective February 14. She became the United States Attorney on October 11, 2021. Nominated by President Joe Biden, Jr. on July 26, 2021, and unanimously confirmed by … [Read more...]
AP News: Trump Said Americans Could Feel ‘Some Pain’ In Emerging Trade War With Canada, Mexico, China
The Associated Press reports that President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. The trade penalties that Trump signed Saturday at his … [Read more...]
U.S Postal Services Offices To Close Thursday To Honor Jimmy Carter
All U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed on Thursday to honor Jimmy Carter. The closure is part of an observance following the passing of the 39th president, who died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. The decision, announced last … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Calls On Biden To Certify Equal Rights Amendment
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Sunday called on President Joe Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment before the end of his presidency. Gillibrand is asking Biden to direct the archivist of the United States to publish the ERA as part of … [Read more...]
Bipartisan HEARTS Act To Put AED Units In All Schools Passes Senate, Goes to President’s Desk
A bill to make CPR training accessible and put AED units in all schools has passed the U.S. Senate and is heading to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. Buffalo Bills' Safety Damar Hamlin and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer … [Read more...]
Federal Government Making Free COVID Tests Available in Sept.
The U.S. government will be making free COVID tests available to the public once again. The Biden administration announced Friday that COVIDtests.gov will reopen in late September. This announcement comes as COVID rates are increasing because … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Juneteenth Celebration Is Three Days of Music, Community & Worship
Jamestown Juneteenth's Festival will be a three day celebration of live music, community, and worship. Juneteenth recognizes when enslaved people living in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation approximately 2.5 years after the Civil War … [Read more...]
Nine Democratic Governors, Including Hochul, Calling For Federal Action On Immigration
Nine Democratic governors, led by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, are calling for federal action on immigration. The governors asked in a letter sent to the White House and Congress for “a serious commitment” to overhauling the immigration system … [Read more...]
Daylight Saving Time Ends November 5
Daylight Saving Time ends November 5. Clocks move back an hour to standard time at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, November 5. People are encouraged to also test and change batteries in smoke or carbon monoxide detectors at this time as well. Daylight … [Read more...]
