Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today applauded the New York State Assembly for passing legislation to eliminate the sales tax on tampons and pads. The vote comes a week-and-a-half after Meng called on the chamber to repeal it.

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today expressed disappointment over passage of a short-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill that contains no provisions to combat airplane noise.

The House approved the Airport and Airway Extension Act (H.R. 4721) last night that extends the operating authority of the FAA through mid-July. However, Meng would have preferred a long-term renewal with measures to mitigate aircraft noise. Since 2012, the amount of airplane noise over Queens has increased significantly due to the FAA’s implementation of new flight patterns over the borough.

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), joined by the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and area elected officials, today held a photo-op at the Flushing-Main Street LIRR station to unveil new platform railings and signs that will improve passenger safety and enhance the appearance of the station.

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that the United States Postal Service intends to renew its lease for the U.S. Post Office in Fresh Meadows, Queens.

In a letter, the agency informed Meng that officials plan to renew the lease – which expires on April 30, 2018 – unless something unexpected occurs prior to the expiration date that might impact operations.

Earlier this month, Meng asked the Postal Service about the future of the facility after members of the community expressed concern that the lease may not be renewed.