House Democrats Demand Department of Homeland Security Reverse Rejections of DACA Applications After USPS Error (Washington, D.C.) – House Democrats will send a letter to acting Secretary Elaine Duke demanding that the Department of Homeland Security reconsider the applications of […]

Council Member Andy King Kicks Off Winter Coat Drive BRONX — New York City Council Member Andy King will collect winter coats for the less fortunate starting Monday, November 20, 2017 through January 5th2018. New or gently used, clean coats […]

NEW FUNDING NEEDED FOR MTA IMPROVEMENTS TO PREVENT UNPLANNED FARE AND TOLL HIKES If new funding sources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not identified, the authority may have to raise fares and tolls faster than planned to improve […]

Senator Jeff Klein and ShopRite host turkey giveaway for residents of Sack Wern Houses and Clason Point Gardens ShopRite representatives announced they expect to open their Bruckner Plaza store by mid-2018 Bronx, NY – Senator Jeff Klein, joined by ShopRite […]

Chairman Crowley, Assembly Member Simotas, Council Member Constantinides Call for Traffic Agents to Help Ease Congestion in LaGuardia Airport’s Surrounding Community (Queens, NY) – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY), NYS Assembly Member Aravella Simotas, and NYC Council […]

A TOY DRIVE TO BENEFIT BRONX YOUNGSTERS BRONX — The Bronx Youth Empowerment Program is partnering with NYC Council Member Andy King to host its 11TH annual “Sharing is Caring” toy drive collection to benefit Bronx youngsters this holiday season. Toys […]

Chairman Crowley Statement on Nomination of Alex Azar for HHS Secretary (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the nomination of Alex Azar as Department of Health and Human Services Secretary: “President […]

Chairman Crowley Statement on Flood Insurance Vote in the House (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after House Republicans approved an inadequate flood insurance program that hurts the middle class: “House Republicans […]

NYC Sanitation Begins Winter Schedule Known as “Night Plow,” Schedule Change Allows for Snow Fighting Preparedness; Normal Trash and Recycling Collection Times May Temporarily Change The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) begins its annual “Night Plow” operations, tonight, […]

Chairman Crowley Announces Winner of Fourth Annual Veterans Day Essay Contest for Students in Queens, the Bronx (Washington, D.C) – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY), announced the winner of his annual Veterans Day essay competition for New […]