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-bor 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 Defe 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 request 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  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  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 sw 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  more PR