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March 4, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Extension of Temporary Protected Status

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement commending the Department of Homeland Security on its decision to extend Temporary Protected…
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March 3, 2014

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Named Finalist For 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) has been named one of 30 finalists for the 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, as announced today by (IMLS) in Washington,…
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February 27, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Supports Increase in Minimum Wage

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on her efforts to secure a vote in the House of Representatives to increase the minimum wage to $10.10…
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February 27, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Urges End to Build It Back Delays

The following is a press release issued on February 25 by the offices of Congresswoman Yvette Clarke: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke today called on officials with the U.S. Department…
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February 27, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Congratulates Military Academy Nominees

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke this week called the young men and women she has nominated to the military service academies, congratulating them on their success…
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February 27, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Remembers Asghar Choudri

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement in remembrance of Asghar Choudri, a community leader known as the “Mayor of Little Pakistan” in Brooklyn.…
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