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Nothing is more important to me than the quality of life in my district, and I am proud of the work I have done to improve infrastructure, preserve historic neighborhoods, fight for better zoning and create schools in my district. Whether working to create an academically rigorous public high school on the Upper East Side, seeking to restore the crumbling Queens seawall or fighting for a full build Second Avenue Subway, my first priority has always been to make my district a better place to live.

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Statement of Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) in Reaction to the MTA’s Announcement to Build a Second Avenue Subway, August 17, 1999

Aug 17, 1999 Press Release

"I am deeply frustrated to learn that the MTA is only considering a Second Avenue Subway that would end at 63rd Street. Although I am encouraged that there will most likely be money in the MTA’s Capital Plan for the new subway line, it is still clear that the MTA plan is simply inadequate. New York City needs a full length Second Avenue Subway that extends into the financial district.

New York Reps Reintroduce Helicopter Regulation Bill

Feb 10, 1999 Press Release
NEW YORK, NY - Three members of the New York Congressional delegation, Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney, Jerrold Nadler and Edolphus Towns, have reintroduced a bill they originally introduced in the 105th Congress to regulate helicopters in New York City.  The bill, which did not pass the Republican-controlled Congress last session, will give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the authority to regulate helicopters in New York City. The city and state governments are powerless to control the noise caused by the city’s helicopters and heliports.

MALONEY SADDENED BY LOST BATTLE OVER HISTORIC COTTAGES & GARDENS

Sep 18, 1998 Press Release

Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) who has been a vocal advocate of saving the endangered Cottages on the Upper East Side, released the following statement about the impending demolition of the structure:

MALONEY ALARMED BY NEW REPORT THAT GAMBLING IS BACK IN THE GOVERNORS ISLAND DISCUSSIONS

Sep 9, 1998 Press Release
Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), a long time advocate of redeveloping Governors Island with a mix of public and private use, was alarmed to read in today's Daily News that gambling empire Caesars World and possibly other gambling companies are looking at Governors Island as a site for a casino. Maloney issued the following statement:

REP. MALONEY ANNOUNCES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR FEDERAL GRANT TO NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT #3

Aug 25, 1998 Press Release
Reps. Carolyn Maloney announced today that Community School District #3 in New York City has been selected to receive close to $2 million in funding under the Magnet Schools Assistance Program.

REPS. MALONEY AND MANTON ANNOUNCE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR FEDERAL GRANT TO NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT #30

Aug 25, 1998 Press Release

Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney and Thomas J. Manton announced today that Community School District #30 in Queens has been selected to receive more than $2 million in funding for FY98 under the Magnet Schools Assistance Program. Over the next three years, the District is slated to receive $6.8 million, subject to Congressional appropriations.

 

HOW WILL PRESIDENT CLINTON'S HISTORIC CHILD CARE PROPOSAL HELP NEW YORK CITY'S KIDS?

Jan 21, 1998 Press Release
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney gathered seven leading experts on child care tonight at the CUNY Graduate Center in midtown Manhattan to discuss our nation's child care system. Tonight's panelists examined how legislation before Congress and the President's recent child care proposal can make a real difference in the lives of children and their parents.

REP. MALONEY JOINS PRESIDENT AS HE ANNOUNCES $120 MILLION GRANT TO PUT 1,600 MORE POLICE ON NEW YORK CITY STREETS

Jan 15, 1998 Press Release
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney joined President Clinton, Mayor Giuliani and Commissioner Safir today at JFK Airport as the President announced that New York City will receive a $120 million Justice Department grant to fund 1,600 additional police officers. Today's announcement is part of the President's COPS Initiative, which has funded more than 70,000 police officers in communities across the country.

MALONEY RENEWS HER PLEAS TO FAA TO REGULATE CITY’S HELICOPTERS

Apr 16, 1997 Press Release
After last night’s helicopter crash at the 60th Street Heliport, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement:

MALONEY REQUESTS FAA ASSISTANCE TO REGULATE 34TH STREET HELIPORT

Mar 4, 1997 Press Release
NEW YORK, NY - Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) has contacted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for assistance in obtaining federal action to regulate the operation of the 34th Street Heliport.  The Heliport has plagued residents of the East Side of Manhattan with helicopter noise and quality of life problems for several years.

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