Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on the death of former Queens Councilman Tom Ognibene:

"I am sad to learn about the passing of Tom Ognibene. He was a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly for Queens and loved the communities he represented. He fought hard for the things in which he believed and helped make our city and borough an even better place to live. I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time."

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on Asia, spoke on the House floor to welcome the upcoming U.S. visit of South Korean President Park Geun-hye.

The text of her remarks, which she delivered yesterday during "one minute" speeches, are below:

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that the United States Department of Education has designated P.S. 244 in Flushing as a Blue Ribbon School.

P.S. 244, known as The Active Learning Elementary School (TALES), was awarded the designation this morning by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on the Middle East, today issued the following statement opposing the nuclear deal with Iran:

"I strongly believe the world could and should have a better deal than that set forth in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which I will therefore oppose.