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September 6, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Calls for the Protection of NY Residents’ Civil Liberties

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-11) spoke out against the recent police misconduct involving New York City Councilmember Jumaane Williams and the…
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September 6, 2011

City Councilman Jumaane Williams: NYPD Lying About West Indian Day Parade Incident

City Councilman Jumaane Williams: NYPD Lying About West Indian Day Parade Incident A city councilman detained by police at the West Indian Day parade said today that it wouldn’t have…
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September 2, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on August’s Job Report

Washington, D.C. –Today, the Department of Labor released August’s jobs report which indicates the economy did not add any new jobs.  New York City’s unemployment remained at 8.7…
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September 1, 2011

Inside the spy unit that NYPD says doesn’t exist

Inside the spy unit that NYPD says doesn’t exist APBy ADAM GOLDMAN – Associated Press,MATT APUZZO – Associated Press | AP – Wed, Aug 31, 2011 NEW YORK (AP) — Working…
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August 29, 2011

Rep. Clarke Remembers Hurricane Katrina

Today,  six years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast of the Unites States, devastating many lives in that region.  Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-11) released the following statement…
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August 29, 2011

Fighting to Fulfill “The Dream”

Fighting to Fulfill “The Dream” August 28, 1963 was the day America saw one of the most profound, forward-thinking speeches in modern day history, delivered to our nation…
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