Press Releases

January 27, 2012

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement Regarding the NYPD’s Anti-Muslim Video

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement regarding reports that the New York Police Department (NYPD) admitting that it showed an anti-Muslim video…

January 25, 2012

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Resignation of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement regarding the resignation of Congresswoman Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords: “With the retirement of U.S. Representative…

January 25, 2012

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the State of the Union Address

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement after President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union address: “I commend President Obama for having…

January 17, 2012

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “As we commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther…

January 12, 2012

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Commemorate the Second Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake

Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) reaffirmed their commitment to the long-term recovery efforts of Haiti by announcing new legislative…

January 6, 2012

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on December Unemployment Numbers

Today, U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announcement that 200,000 jobs were added in December and the unemployment…