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U.S. Congressman José E. Serrano, Representing the 16th District of New York :: Press Releases
November 2006
October 2006
- Serrano: “U.S. is Completely Neutral in Nicaraguan Elections” (October 31, 2006)
- Serrano Presents Dominican and Puerto Rican Flags that Flew in Space (October 27, 2006)
- Serrano To Present Dominican and Puerto Rican Flags that Flew in Space (October 26, 2006)
- Change in Course in Iraq Needed Now—Withdrawal the Only Sensible Option (October 23, 2006)
- Serrano Releases New Study Data Tying South Bronx Childhood Asthma to Highways and Dirty Air (October 16, 2006)
- Ground Broken for José E. Serrano Center for Global Conservation at the Bronx Zoo (October 16, 2006)
- Serrano to Attend Zoo Conservation Center Naming Ceremony, Unveil Results of NYU Asthma Study (October 13, 2006)
- Serrano Receives 100% Environmental Rating from the League of Conservation Voters (October 13, 2006)
- Serrano to Open New Bronx Job Corps Gym, Attend Hunts Point Tent Party and Receive Living Legend Award (October 11, 2006)
- Serrano to Inaugurate New Bronx Museum Building and Barretto Point Park (October 2, 2006)
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
- Shuttle Carrying Dominican Flag to Take Flight Tomorrow (June 30, 2006)
- Serrano Saves Funding For Arthur Avenue Retail Market and Bronx Council on the Arts (June 29, 2006)
- Serrano Amendment Restores Funding for Census’ SIPP Survey (June 20, 2006)
- Serrano Statement on Failed Iraq Policies (June 15, 2006)
- SWEENEY, CROWLEY, SERRANO, BOEHLERT SAVE $132 MILLION FOR NYC BUSES (June 13, 2006)
- Serrano to Honor Orlando Marin, Latin Music Great (June 9, 2006)
- Serrano Receives Commitment for Hearings on Unfair Cuts to NY Homeland Security Funding (June 7, 2006)
- Serrano to Honor Local Puerto Rican Artist Teresa Perez (June 6, 2006)
- Serrano Questions Cuts to New York Homeland Security Grants (June 1, 2006)
May 2006
- Serranos Applaud City’s Reaffirmation of Privacy Policy on Immigrant Health Care (May 31, 2006)
- Serrano Announces Dominican Flag Will Be Taken into Space on NASA Space Flight (May 22, 2006)
- Serrano Condemns “English-Only” Senate Measures (May 19, 2006)
- Serrano Asks for Study on National Park Site in the South Bronx (May 19, 2006)
- Serrano: “Republican Budget Irresponsible, Misguided” (May 17, 2006)
- Serrano Lauds New Plant Research Center in the New York Botanical Garden (May 16, 2006)
- Serrano Honors Contributions of Mexican-Americans on Cinco de Mayo (May 5, 2006)
- Serrano Salutes Monroe College Basketball Program (May 5, 2006)
- Serrano to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo (May 4, 2006)
- Serrano to Honor Monroe Mustangs and Lady Mustangs (May 4, 2006)
- Serrano Raises Concerns Over Proposed Oak Point Prison (May 2, 2006)
- Today: Serrano to Participate in Human Chain for Immigrants Rights (May 1, 2006)
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
- Serrano Questions Continued TIA Program (February 24, 2006)
- Serranos Condemn Anti-Semitic Hate Crime (February 24, 2006)
- Serrano Questions Conclusions of Census Prisoner Count Study (February 23, 2006)
- Serrano Commemorates Latin Jazz Great Ray Barretto (February 22, 2006)
- Serrano Asks If Homeland Security was Involved in FBI/Puerto Rican Press Altercation (February 16, 2006)
- Serrano, Gutierrez, Velazquez Ask for Independent Investigation of FBI Actions (February 14, 2006)
- Serrano Applauds Willingness to Accept His Puerto Rican Diaspora Voting Amendment (February 13, 2006)
- Serranos Honor Local Leaders, Mark Beginning of Black History Month (February 10, 2006)
January 2006
December 2005
- Serrano Supports Conclusions of President’s Puerto Rico Task Force Report (December 22, 2005)
- Congressman José E. Serrano to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address (December 22, 2005)
- Serrano Outraged at Administration’s Domestic Spying (December 20, 2005)
- Serrano: “I support MLB’s efforts to bring the Cubans to the World Baseball Classic” (December 19, 2005)
- Serrano to Oppose Punitive Immigration Bill (December 15, 2005)
- Serrano: Let Cubans Play Baseball (December 13, 2005)
- Serrano: Pull Troops Out of Iraq Immediately (December 12, 2005)
- Serrano to Announce New HIV/AIDS Funding in the Bronx, Inaugurate NASA Educational Program in Local School (December 9, 2005)
- Serrano: Low-Cost Heating Oil Program With CITGO a Reality (December 6, 2005)
November 2005
October 2005
September 2005
- Serranos Applaud “Hungarian Gold Train” Settlement (September 27, 2005)
- FBI Promises Full Investigation of Ojeda Rios Killing at Urging of Reps. Serrano, Velázquez and Gutierrez (September 26, 2005)
- Serrano, Velázquez, Gutierrez Send Letter to FBI Seeking Answers in Ojeda Rios Killing (September 26, 2005)
- Serrano, Velázquez, Gutierrez to Seek Answers in Ojeda Rios Killing (September 25, 2005)
- Serrano: Proposed Republican CutsTo Military Families and the Poor to Pay for Katrina Reconstruction Are Immoral (September 22, 2005)
- Serrano Seeks Explanation, Apology for Mack Comments About Bronx Constituents (September 20, 2005)
- Congressman José E. Serrano Welcomes Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez in The Bronx (September 15, 2005)
- Congressman José Serrano Commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15, 2005)
- Serrano and Grijalva: State Dept. Should Let Cuban Doctors Help Katrina Victims (September 6, 2005)
August 2005
- Serrano Sends Condolences to Hurricane Katrina Victims (August 31, 2005)
- Serrano: Bush Must Denounce Robertson Comments (August 26, 2005)
- Serrano Denounces Robertson Comments Advocating Chavez Assassination (August 22, 2005)
- Serrano Blasts Rumsfeld’s Statement on Cuba and Venezuela’s Involvement in Latin America (August 17, 2005)
- Congressman Serrano Supports Metro-North Station at New Yankee Stadium (August 16, 2005)
- Serrano Continues to Oppose Power Plant at Oak Point (August 16, 2005)
- Congressman José E. Serrano Salutes Yankee Great Mariano Rivera (August 11, 2005)
- Representatives José Serrano, Raúl Grijalva, Barbara Lee Send Setter of Support to Nebraska Governor for his Cuba Trade Mission (August 10, 2005)
- Serrano Presents Check for $16 million in Bronx Transportation Improvements (August 4, 2005)
July 2005
- SerranoSecures Over $15 million for Bronx Transportation Projects (July 29, 2005)
- Serrano to March in Hunts Point’s 2nd Annual Fish Parade and Festival (July 29, 2005)
- Serrano/Velázquez Letter to Secretary Gutierrez (July 27, 2005)
- On Third Anniversary of Infamous Downing Street Meetings, Serrano Calls For Investigation, Bringing Troops Home (July 23, 2005)
- US FAMILY PUTS BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO SHAME (July 21, 2005)
- US Catholic Bishops Announce Support for Bipartisan Serrano Cuba Resolution (July 20, 2005)
- Carta de Serrano Sobre La PRFAA / Serrano PRFAA Letter (July 15, 2005)
- Serrano: Rove Is a National Security Risk and Should Be Fired (July 13, 2005)
- In Wake of Hurricane Dennis, Serrano Introduces Resolution Calling For Temporary Easing of Cuba Restrictions (July 12, 2005)
- Serrano Urges President to Put Compassion Above Politics in Helping Cuba Recover from Hurricane Dennis (July 11, 2005)
- Serrano Responds to London Attacks (July 7, 2005)
June 2005
- Serrano to honor Bronx Dominican Parade (June 30, 2005)
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Slams Rove For Divisive Comments (June 23, 2005)
- Serrano and NOAA Announce Clean-Up Projects for Vieques (June 20, 2005)
- Serrano to Miller: ‘Reopen Manhattan’s Transfer Stations to Residential Waste’ (June 17, 2005)
- Serrano Hosts Briefing on Bronx Creative Industries (June 16, 2005)
- Serrano Letter to New York Yankees (June 15, 2005)
- Serrano Blasts GOP “Count Immigrants Out” Constitutional Amendment Proposal (June 14, 2005)
- Serranos to March in Puerto Rican Day Parade, Celebrate its Long Heritage (June 10, 2005)
- Serrano Congratulates Berríos Martínez on Receiving Prestigious Colosio Order of Merit Medal from COPPPAL (June 2, 2005)
May 2005
- Forgotten Bronx Korean War Heroes Honored at Memorial Day Weekend Ceremony (May 31, 2005)
- Crowley and Serrano Announce $300,000 in Federal Funding for Orchard Beach (May 26, 2005)
- Talking Out of Both Sides of His Boca / Serrano: "Bloomberg Talks a Good Game in the City But is Speechless When it Comes to Standing Up for Latinos With His Republican Friends in Washington" (May 26, 2005)
- Serrano To Honor Bronx Medal of Honor Heroes at Memorial Weekend Ceremony (May 25, 2005)
- Serrano Statement on DR-CAFTA (May 20, 2005)
- Serrano Criticizes DHS Statement Ruling Out Extradition for Luis Posada (May 19, 2005)
- Congressman Serrano to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo, Honor Tepeyac Organization (May 5, 2005)
- Serrano Celebrates Mexican-American Contributions, Criticizes REAL ID Act (May 4, 2005)
April 2005
March 2005
February 2005
- Serranos Mark Black History Month, Honor Community Leaders (February 22, 2005)
- Serrano to Celebrate Black History Month, Host Check Presentation Ceremonies for BOEDC and Pro Co Technology (February 22, 2005)
- Serranos Remember Yolanda Garcia, Praise Her Legacy Founder of Nos Quedamos Praised For Her Unstinting Belief in the Future of the Bronx (February 17, 2005)
- Serrano: Republicans Unrelenting in Pushing Anti-Immigrant Agenda, Talk of Inclusiveness Nothing But Empty Rhetoric (February 9, 2005)
- A Matter of Priorities: Republican Budget for 2006 is Fiscally Irresponsible and Morally Reprehensible (February 7, 2005)
- Serrano Recognized as Environmental Champion (February 2, 2005)
January 2005
- Serrano: Despite Talk of “Outreach” to Hispanics, First Thing Republicans Do in New Congressional Session Is Bash Immigrants (January 27, 2005)
- Double Jeopardy, Bronx-Style: Congressman Serrano "Hits the Big Time" on National Gameshow (January 25, 2005)
- Serrano Calls on Administration to Heed President's Soaring Inaugural Rhetoric on Domestic Social Issues, Venezuelan Democracy (January 21, 2005)
- Serrano Bronx Office to Host Exhibition of Local Photographers’ Work (January 13, 2005)
- Serrano Hails Election of "Dear Friend" Kenneth McClintock as New Puerto Rican Senate President (January 10, 2005)
- Serrano Sworn in to 109th Congress, Introduces Several Bills for Consideration by New Congress (January 4, 2005)
December 2004
- Serrano Expresses Sadness Over the Tragedy in Asia and Asks for a Generous Administration Response (December 29, 2004)
- Serrano Praises “Gold Train” Settlement (December 22, 2004)
- Congressman Serrano Mourns Mosul Tragedy & Recent Bronx Soldier’s Death in Iraq, Renews Calls for Troops to Be Brought Home (December 21, 2004)
- Newly Declassified CIA Documents Show Blatant Administration Deception During Venezuela Coup, Raise “Serious Questions about the Administration’s Judgment and Commitment to Veracity” (December 8, 2004)
- Serrano, Sweeney Help Secure $214 Million for New York in Urban Area Homeland Security Funds, Bloomberg Praises Congressmen (December 3, 2004)
- Serrano: Let Paul Volcker Do His Job: Calls for Cuts, Kofi Annan's Resignation Are "Premature and Irresponsible Pot Shots" (December 3, 2004)
- Pelosi Re-Taps Serrano For Key Committee Vice-Chairmanship / Pelosi escoge a Serrano para vice-presidente de comité importante (December 3, 2004)
- Serrano Secures $1 Million For Vieques Cleanup (December 2, 2004)
November 2004
- Serrano Secures Over $17 Million in Federal Funding for Local Projects (November 23, 2004)
- Serrano Succeeds in Retaining “Other” Race Option on Census Form, Hispanic Organizations Applaud Action (November 22, 2004)
- Serrano Bill Honoring James Peters Passes House, Sent to President (November 18, 2004)
- Serrano Criticizes Continuing Use of Military Flights to Beam Radio/TV Martí Into Cuba (November 18, 2004)
- Serrano Welcomes Commissioner-Elect Fortuño to Congress, Pair Discuss Puerto Rico’s Future (November 17, 2004)
- Serrano Letter to The New York Times (November 16, 2004)
- Serrano Statement on Gonzales Nomination (November 10, 2004)
- Desempleo latino demasiado más alto que tasa nacional Tasa de latinos sin trabajo es 16% más alto que cuando Bush entró al poder (November 5, 2004)
- Hispanic Unemployment Significantly Higher than National Rate Jobless Rate for Latinos 16% Higher Than When Bush Took Office (November 5, 2004)
October 2004
September 2004
- Serrano Announces More Than $2.5 Million in Federal Grants to Improve Educational Opportunities at Hostos Community College (September 30, 2004)
- Serrano Calls on Congress to Act to Help Hurricane-Devastated Caribbean Islands (September 23, 2004)
- “Where Are This Administration’s Priorities?” Serrano Outraged Over New Bush Proposal to Slash Rent Subsidies for Poor (September 22, 2004)
- A New, Positive Plan to Address the Needs of America’s Working Families: Serrano Joins Democrats in Announcing a New Partnership for America’s Future (September 22, 2004)
- Serrano Piece on Air Pollution and Health in the Bronx Published in Gotham Gazette (September 20, 2004)
- Serrano Announces More Than $900,000 for Bronx River Restoration (September 20, 2004)
- Serrano to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address (September 11, 2004)
- Serrano Praises “Bi-Partisan Spirit” Behind Emergency Support for Florida (September 7, 2004)
- Serrano Outraged Over Impending Expiration of Assault Weapons Ban, Calls on President and Congress to Act (September 7, 2004)
August 2004
June 2004
- Serrano: New Cuba Restrictions Take Away Americans' Rights (June 30, 2004)
- Serrano and Crowley Announce $900,000 in Federal Funding for Soundview Park, Orchard Beach and Bronx River Basin (June 29, 2004)
- Serrano Hails Court Decision on Detainees’ Right to Habeas Corpus (June 28, 2004)
- Serrano Reiterates Call to Bring Troops Home as American People Express Growing Disgust with War (June 22, 2004)
- Congressman Serrano To Be Honored By Casita Maria on its 70th Anniversary (June 18, 2004)
- Serrano Praises John Kerry’s ‘Historic’ Puerto Rico Position Paper (June 15, 2004)
- Shocked by Torture Memo Revelations, Serrano Calls for Full Disclosure by Administration (June 10, 2004)
- Congressman Serrano Honored by Bronx Community College Foundation (June 9, 2004)
- Serrano Statement on the Death of Ronald Reagan (June 5, 2004)
- Serrano to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address (June 5, 2004)
May 2004
- In the Wake of Catastrophic Flooding, Serrano and Crowley Call Upon President to Help Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti (May 25, 2004)
- Crowley and Serrano Present $500,000 Check to Soundview Community In Action (May 25, 2004)
- Serrano Launches Proposal to Require Health Screenings for Soldiers Exposed to Depleted Uranium (May 21, 2004)
- Serrano Tries to Block Use of Military Aircraft for Broadcasts into Cuba (May 20, 2004)
- Crowley and Serrano Lead Charge to Force Navy to Clean Up Vieques (May 20, 2004)
- Serrano Hails 50th Anniversary of Brown Decision, Calls on Congress To Heed its Legacy (May 18, 2004)
- Serrano Works to Ensure That Holocaust Gold Train Case Doesn’t Die (May 14, 2004)
- Concerned With Escalating Suffering of Our Soldiers in Quagmire War, Serrano Calls on President to Bring Our Brave Troops Home (May 13, 2004)
- Serrano Denounces Plan for Military Aircraft Broadcasts to Cuba (May 6, 2004)
- Congressman Serrano Slams Administration’s OFAC Policies on Cuba vs. Terrorism (May 3, 2004)
April 2004
March 2004
January 2004
December 2003
November 2003
October 2003
September 2003
March 2003
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