Press Releases

Meng Issues Statement on New Video Showing Train-Truck Crash in Maspeth, Queens
July 10, 2015
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on new dashcam video showing a freight train colliding with a tractor-trailer in Maspeth. The video, which aired yesterday on WABC TV's Eyewitness News, reveals that the gate at the railroad crossing failed to come down.
"The video showing the freight train crashing into a tractor-trailer is extremely scary. And it's very disturbing that the gate at the railroad crossing failed to come down in time. While we're thankful that nobody was killed, we must get answers as to why this happened.
Residents of Glendale, Middle Village and Ridgewood Given More Time to Comment on Plans to Increase Waste That Rail Cars Transport Through Their Communities
July 7, 2015
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Area elected officials secure extension of public comment period; move ensures that residents will have time to make their voices heard
Meng Introduces Legislation to Stop Stores from Selling Expired Baby Formula
July 2, 2015
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Congresswoman’s measure would create first federal law to ban the unconscionable practice; Retail establishments continue to sell the outdated products that put infants at risk
Meng Announces Queens Students Accepted to the U.S. Service Academies
July 1, 2015
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Students accepted after being nominated by the Congresswoman
Meng Introduces Legislation to Increase Breastfeeding Rights for Working Mothers
June 25, 2015
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Bill seeks to improve Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision allowing new moms to pump breastmilk at their workplace
Meng and Crowley Announce Victory in Securing Temporary Protected Status for Citizens of Nepal in Wake of Devastating Earthquake
June 24, 2015
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Move would prohibit deportation or detainment of Nepalese nationals who are in the U.S
Meng Hails Mayor's Decision to Create School Holiday for Lunar New Year
June 23, 2015
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) tonight hailed Mayor de Blasio's decision to create a school holiday for Lunar New Year. Meng was among the first to introduce legislation that sought to close New York City schools for the holiday when she served in the New York State Assembly, and she has urged the Mayor – in person and publicly – to move forward with it. The Congresswoman will join the Mayor to make the official announcement on Tuesday, and she issued the following statement this evening:

Meng Remarks on Lunar New Year School Holiday
June 23, 2015
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today joined Mayor de Blasio in Flushing to announce the creation of a school holiday for Lunar New Year. The following are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

"Thank you Mr. Mayor for making this announcement in Queens. It's always great to have you here in my district, and we're especially excited to have you here today.

It's been a long road. But we finally made it. At long last, a school holiday for Lunar New Year will be a reality in New York City.

Meng and Velázquez to Hold Workshop for Queens Small Business Owners
June 18, 2015
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Event to take place this Monday in Ridgewood
Meng and Roskam Secure Boost in U.S. Aid for Israel's Missile Defense Systems
June 12, 2015
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Lawmakers obtain additional money for Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling after calling for increase in funding