Newsletters

Boston Bombings / Gun bill compromises / Gun liability Bill / Plan "B" / Mortgage Forebearance / Small Business lending after disasters / Stein Senior Center

Apr 16, 2013 Newsletter
The bombings near the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday are a sad reminder that tragedy can strike at any time and any place. The source of these bombs is still not known, but their orchestration and timing suggest a premeditated desire to do as much damage as possible. And serious damage was done. At this writing, less than 24 hours after the bombings, three have died; over 100 are hospitalized; many were maimed.

State of the Union/Stopping Gun Trafficking/Passing VAWA/Improving Work-family Balance

Feb 18, 2013 Newsletter
Happy Presidents’ Day! Last week’s State of The Union address by President Obama to a Joint Session of Congress contained much to inspire New Yorkers. The President’s call to help build a thriving middle class was spot on. We must do everything we can to accelerate our economic recovery-- and build on the last 35 consecutive months of private-sector job growth.

Inaugural Edition

Jan 22, 2013 Newsletter
President Obama’s second inaugural yesterday was a very special event. I was proud to attend the swearing-in with my daughters, enjoying the relatively mild weather and the spectacle of a crowd size that surprised even organizers (before yesterday, estimates were that 600,000 - 800,000 would attend, and actual estimates were that 1,000,000 observed the event.

Creating jobs in New York City

Jan 17, 2013 Newsletter
The jobs report for the month of December brought welcome news: the 34th straight month of private-sector job growth. And last month, the Federal Reserve announced that it will continue its low interest rate policies to encourage economic expansion until the unemployment rate is driven down to 6.5%.

Fiscal Cliff averted - Sandy Aid avoided

Jan 2, 2013 Newsletter

E-NEWSLETTER ~ January 2, 2013

 

Dear Neighbor,

I hope the New Year finds you and your loved ones happy and healthy.

Update on Fiscal Cliff

Dec 21, 2012 Newsletter

E-NEWSLETTER ~ December 21, 2012


Dear Neighbor,

Hurricane Sandy Relief Update

Nov 8, 2012 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor,

Issues:
Homeland Security

Hurricane Sandy Drive

Nov 2, 2012 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor,

This morning the recovery continues as an all-hands-on-deck effort. The scale of the damage is daunting. Although some progress is being made, there is a need throughout the most affected areas of New York City for non-perishable food, water, and other items for those who cannot get out to buy supplies for themselves.  

Issues:
Homeland Security

Helpful Information about Hurricane Sandy

Oct 28, 2012 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor,

Issues:
Homeland Security

Congressional Town Hall Meeting for Young DREAMers

Oct 3, 2012 Newsletter

E-NEWSLETTER ~ October 03, 2012


Dear Neighbor—

This Sunday, October 7th I will be hosting a town hall meeting at LaGuardia Community College focusing on the Obama Administration’s recent Immigration Deferred Action Program, with Special Guest Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-Illinois) who has been a passionate and outspoken proponent of immigration reform.

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