NPR reports the U.S. Justice Department is appealing the ruling by a federal judge that voided the mask mandate for public transportation. DOJ spokesperson Anthony Coley said a notice of appeal had been filed in light of the determination by … [Read more...]
Reuters: U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Case On the Limit to State and Local Tax Deductions
Reuters reports the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by four states, including New York, to hear a case on the limit to state and local tax deductions. The justices turned away an appeal by New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey … [Read more...]
Reed Blames Federal Policies for High Gas Prices
Congressman Tom Reed blamed federal policies for high gas prices during a visit to Bemus Point Thursday. Reed, speaking outside Bridgeview One Stop, said gas prices as high as $7 a gallon on the west coast to well over $4 a gallon here in Western … [Read more...]
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Requests ‘No Fly Zone,’ More Sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested a "No Fly Zone" over Ukraine in addition to more sanctions on Russia in a virtual address to the U.S. Congress Wednesday. Zelenskyy thanked President Joe Biden for the relief aid the U.S. has … [Read more...]
President Biden Announces U.S. Ban on All Russian Oil Imports
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports. The Associated Press reports Biden acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump, while toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Warns Price Gouging On Oil and Gas Illegal
In response to President Biden’s announcement that the United States will ban imports of Russian oil, natural gas, and coal, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning oil companies and gas stations that price gouging is illegal. She … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed, Republicans Send Letter to Biden on Energy Policies
Congressman Tom Reed joined other Republicans in a letter to President Biden about energy policies. Reed said in a statement, "As gas prices across the district soar to $4 a gallon and more, it proves yet again how completely asinine it is that we … [Read more...]
Refugees Fleeing Ukraine Reach 1 Million
NPR reports that the number of refugees fleeing across the borders of Ukraine has reached 1 million people. The U.N.'s top refugee official said the total of refugee from Ukraine amounts to a little more than 2% of the country's total population … [Read more...]
Ukraine, Russia Hold Talks, Ukrainian Armed Forces Hold Off Russian Troops
Reuters reports Russian forces have seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine and the area around a nuclear power plant. However, the report received from Interfax news agency said troops ran into stiff resistance elsewhere as Moscow's … [Read more...]
AP: Russian Troops on Outskirts of Kyiv, Biden Announces New Sanctions Against Russia
The Associated Press reports Russian troops are on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv Friday as explosions were heard before dawn and gunfire as reported in several areas. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Kyiv “could well be … [Read more...]
