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113th Congress

June 19, 2014

NY lawmakers pitch Brooklyn for 2016 Dem convention

“Now that Mayor Bill de Blasio is all in for Brooklyn hosting the 2016 Democratic National Convention, the New York delegation followed up today with a letter pitching Barclays…
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June 19, 2014

Pols pitch Brooklyn (and airport hotels) in play for ’16 Democratic National Convention

“The city’s Congressional delegation is doing the whole no-sleep-’til-Brooklyn thing when it comes to the 2016 Democratic National Convention. “Sens.…
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June 19, 2014

Democratic National Convention at Barclays Center? Politicians join the call

“A bevy of local Dems have joined Mayor Bill de Blasio in calling for the 2016 Democratic National Convention to be held at the Barclays Center. “U.S. Senators Charles…
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June 17, 2014

U.S. Justice Department Heeds Call for Legal Representation for Undocumented Immigrants Facing Deportation

“At least 1,650 New Yorkers in the five boroughs, many of them parents with young children face deportation to foreign countries every year and when the fateful day arrives…
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June 17, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Urges Discussion of Immigration at United States – Africa Leaders Summit

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement about her request that the discussion at the United States – Africa Leaders Summit in August include…
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June 17, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Kidnapping of Gilad Shaar, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the kidnapping of Gilad Shaar, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel: “On behalf of myself…
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