Chairman Crowley Statement on Passing of Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the passing of Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz: “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of my […]

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Transgender Ban (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Trump moved forward with plans to ban transgender individuals from joining or serving in the military: […]

Wishing all those who celebrate a Happy Eid! May this special day bring peace, love, happiness and prosperity to everyone. -Mark Gjonaj

Unexampled Definition: (adjective) Without precedent; unparalleled. Synonyms: New Usage: It was time of unexampled prosperity, and the once poor family was able to move to a new lovely mansion in an affluent neighborhood.

Diane de Poitiers (1499) As a lady-in-waiting at the French royal court, Diane captivated the man who would become King Henry II of France—though he was 20 years her junior. After the death of her husband, she became Henry’s mistress. […]

Thou know’st the o’er-eager vehemence of youth, How quick in temper, and in judgment weak. Homer (900 BC – 800 BC)

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Continued Sabotage of America’s Health Care System (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement as President Trump’s administration announced it would severely slash outreach efforts for Affordable […]

BP DIAZ ALLOCATES OVER $2 MILLION TO BOROUGH COLLEGES Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that his office will allocate more than $2 million in capital funds to help support higher education institutions throughout The Bronx this year. […]

APHIS Provides Animal Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey WASHINGTON, August 28, 2017—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is providing emergency assistance in caring for animals – livestock and domesticated – in […]

TESTIMONY OF BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. RE: MTA Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Increase in Service at Metro-North’s Melrose and Tremont Stations My office enthusiastically supports expanding the availability of Metro-North Commuter Railroad services at the Melrose and […]