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Press Releases

September 11, 2014
Congresswoman’s legislation aims to stop scammers and unscrupulous telemarketers from ripping people off through caller ID scheme known as spoofing

August 12, 2014
Measure – first suggested by constituents in New York’s Jewish community – will impact Jews in U.S. and around the world. Bill is freshman lawmaker’s first piece of legislation to become law.

July 29, 2014
Congresswoman’s measure aims to translate FAFSA applications into top ten languages to make it easier for borough residents – not proficient in English – to apply for and receive financial aid for college.

July 21, 2014
LaGuardia Community College’s Small Business Development Center to provide Small Business Advisor. Move comes after Congresswoman called for more small business assistance in Queens.

July 9, 2014
Document was needed so mother could bring son’s body back to her native country of Cameroon

July 9, 2014
Legislation includes provisions to protect men and women who work in factories where food containers are made and packed; endorsed by major national unions and environmental health groups

July 8, 2014
Congresswoman joined in the effort by local immigration advocacy groups and other elected officials