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Queens congresswoman’s resolution calls for action against anti-Asian sentiment surrounding COVID-19
March 27, 2020
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Queens congresswoman’s resolution calls for action against anti-Asian sentiment…

A Queens lawmaker recently introduced a resolution in Congress following the increase in hate crimes and anti-Asian rhetoric surrounding COVID-19.

New York congresswoman 'felt so helpless' after hearing nurse's plea for help
March 27, 2020
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New York congresswoman 'felt so helpless' after hearing nurse's plea for help

(CNN) Rep. Grace Meng described feeling powerless when she received a call on Friday from a nurse begging for more medical support at Elmhurst hospital in Queens -- one of the hospitals reeling from the virus' rapid spread in the state.

Elmhurst Hospital Has Been Besieged by Coronavirus, and Rep. Grace Meng Is Demanding Help
March 27, 2020
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Elmhurst Hospital Has Been Besieged by Coronavirus, and Rep. Grace Meng Is Dema…

Elmhurst Hospital Has Been Besieged by Coronavirus, and Rep. Grace Meng Is Demanding Help

By Spectrum News NY1 New York City

PUBLISHED 7:30 PM ET Mar. 27, 2020

Asian American lawmakers sound the alarm on coronavirus-related discrimination
March 26, 2020
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Asian American lawmakers sound the alarm on coronavirus-related discrimination

WASHINGTON — Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., fears for his safety when leaving his home to get groceries, he told USA TODAY in a recent interview.

Lieu said he had pepper spray and was considering bringing it with him when he left his home.

Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus
March 25, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that denounces the anti-Asian sentiment caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Hate Crimes Hotline Announced in New York
March 24, 2020
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Hate Crimes Hotline Announced in New York

BY MORGAN MCKAY NEW YORK STATE

PUBLISHED 6:39 AM ET MAR. 24, 2020

New York officials on Monday announced it was launching a hotline number New Yorkers could call to report hate crimes and bias-based incidents.

Even during this pandemic, hate crimes are still a pervasive problem in New York.

How Cuomo, Once on Sidelines, Became the Politician of the Moment
March 24, 2020
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How Cuomo, Once on Sidelines, Became the Politician of the Moment

By Jesse McKinley and Shane Goldmacher

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo awoke before dawn on Tuesday, emerging after a few hours' sleep to board a helicopter to New York City for the coronavirus briefing that has become a daily ritual for him and for the millions of people now watching.

Meng Plans to Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Renters and Homeowners
March 24, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced that she plans to introduce legislation which would temporarily suspend all rent and mortgage payments for commercial and rental properties for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic.
Meng Issues Statement on Trump’s Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus
March 23, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) tonight issued the following statement on President Trump's tweet this evening about Asian Americans and the coronavirus.
"Are you kidding me?
Meng Seeks Personal Protective Equipment and Prescription Drug Refills to be Addressed in Congress’ Third Coronavirus Bill
March 22, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that she has called for Congress' third coronavirus relief package to address the serious shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and the need to lift restrictions for prescription drug refills.