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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for New York

FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by a severe winter storm beginning Nov. 18, 2022 and continuing.

CISA WELCOMES DR. ELIZABETH KOLMSTETTER AS AGENCY’S NEW CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly has announced the selection of Dr. Elizabeth Kolmstetter as the agency’s new Chief People Officer. Dr. Kolmstetter joins CISA from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters in Washington, D.C. where she served as the Director of the Workforce Engagement Division.

DHS Announces New 23.1 Small Business Innovation Research Pre-Solicitation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program released seven topics for the new SBIR 23.1 Pre-solicitation.

TSA officials commemorate 20th anniversary of the federalization of New York Stewart International Airport

Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) on Saturday.

CBP Officers Apprehend Two Fugitives Wanted for Sexual Assault of a Child at Anzalduas and Hidalgo International Bridges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Anzalduas and Hidalgo International Bridges apprehended two U.S. citizen men wanted for sexual assault on children in two separate incidents.

CBP Officers Seize $1.5 Million in Cocaine at World Trade Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $1,500,000 in street value

CBP Announces Fiscal Year 2022 Statistics for Southern California Ports of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers conducting security operations at California’s ports of entry with Mexico performed more than 54.7 million inspections of travelers, seized more than 50 tons of illegal narcotics, and apprehended more than 74,000 immigration violators during federal fiscal year 2022.

Border Patrol Rescues Distressed Migrant in the Mountains

U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued an undocumented individual in the Jacumba Wilderness region, early Monday morning.

Laredo Sector Border Patrol closes stash house

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo South station collaborated efforts with law enforcement to close a stash house in Laredo, Texas.

Laredo Sector Border Patrol disrupts human smuggling operation at a stash house

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working together with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) disrupted a human smuggling operation at a stash house in Laredo, Texas.

CBP, Princess Cruise Line Introduce Facial Biometrics at Port of San Diego

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with Princess Cruises, expanded the use of facial biometrics into the debarkation process at the Port of San Diego, becoming the latest seaport to modernize efforts to revolutionize cruise travel.

ERO New York arrests multiple sex offenders during national operation

Deportation officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New York Field Office apprehended 12 unlawfully present noncitizens convicted of sex offenses during a nationwide enforcement effort Oct. 22 through Nov. 4.

ERO New York arrests Mexican national wanted for homicide

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New York Field Office arrested an unlawfully present noncitizen foreign fugitive wanted in Mexico for homicide.

Foreign fugitive wanted for murder, attempted murder, illicit associations removed to Honduras

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston, ERO Honduras and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) removed an unlawfully present foreign fugitive Nov. 18 wanted in his home country of Honduras for murder, attempted murder and illicit associations.

BSEE Extends Comment Period for Analysis of Decommissioning Oil and Gas Infrastructure off California Coast; New Deadline is Jan. 10, 2023

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is extending the comment period for the public to review and provide feedback on the draft programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) for Oil and Gas Decommissioning Activities on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).

BOEM Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Analysis for Proposed Wind Energy Project Offshore New York

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Empire Wind energy project offshore New York.

Sharing the Beach with Western Snowy Plovers

Breeding season for federally threatened Western snowy plovers has officially come to an end.

North Lake Powell Boat Ramp at Bullfrog Inoperable to Houseboats, Larger Vessels

As previously announced, when Lake Powell’s elevation has reached 3529 ft. (above sea level), the Bullfrog North Boat Ramp will no longer be operable for houseboats and larger vessels.

New video shares tips for visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during busy holiday season

There is one thing you can count on during the holidays at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park if you don’t plan ahead: crowds.

BLM offers Christmas and holiday tree permits

Each year hundreds of people enjoy finding unique, naturally grown Christmas and holiday trees on public lands.

Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography

A Surprise, Arizona, man pleaded guilty yesterday to production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Convicted Felon Going To Prison On New Child Pornography Charge

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jason David Willis, 50, of Gasport, NY, who was convicted of receipt of child pornography following a prior conviction, was sentenced to serve 15 years in prison by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.

Parton: Short-Time Compensation program 'helps give workers economic security while benefiting the business community'

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet more than $1.2 million for a Short-Time Compensation program.

Price: Serbia, Kosovo 'should refrain from taking provocative steps'

The United States is urging Kosovo and Serbia to de-escalate tensions.

Buttigieg: Presidential Rank Award recipients have 'exemplary work ethic and deep commitment'

Two U.S. Department of Transportation career employees received the 2022 Presidential Rank Award.