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June 12, 2014

YWCA Hosts Girls Empowerment Symposium

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of the City of New York hosted the “Potential to Power Girls Symposium to Ignite Social Action on Issues Facing 21st Century…
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June 12, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Asks Armed Forces to Suspend Enforcement of Hairstyle Regulations

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on her request that the Armed Forces suspend enforcement of regulations that prohibit many hairstyles…
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June 11, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on Unnecessary Delays for Young Immigrants

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement about the Supreme Court’s decision in Scialabba v. De Osorio, which will require nearly every underage…
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June 10, 2014

Governor Cuomo Announces Nearly $76 Million for Road Safety Projects Across the State

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $75.6 million in federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funding for 33 projects that will enhance mobility and safety on roadways across…
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June 10, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on Lower Payments for Student Loans

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  released the following statement commending President Obama for his decision to expand an alternative repayment program for federal…
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June 9, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the May Jobs Report

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on a report from the Department of Labor that the United States added 217,000 jobs in May, reducing…
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