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June 24, 2015
Move would prohibit deportation or detainment of Nepalese nationals who are in the U.S

June 23, 2015

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.


June 23, 2015

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.


June 18, 2015
Event to take place this Monday in Ridgewood

June 12, 2015
Lawmakers obtain additional money for Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling after calling for increase in funding

June 4, 2015
Measure aims to stop scammers from ripping off Americans through caller ID scheme known as spoofing

May 22, 2015
Facility, which serves on average more than 240 Queens residents per day, was temporarily closed due to renovations

May 18, 2015
Nail salon owners are committed to working with elected officials and community groups to identify problems and lead with immediate actions

May 15, 2015
Competition was comprised of entries from Queens high school students Winner to be honored by Congresswoman in Washington and have artwork displayed in U.S. Capitol

May 12, 2015
Congresswoman’s measure would push the Export-Import Bank to devote more resources to Small Businesses