Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Rep. André Carson (D-IN) released the following joint statement Continue Reading →
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Harlem Senator Brian Benjamin Introduces Bill To Stop ‘SoHa’ Rebranding
In one of his first orders of business in the New York State Senate, newly-elected Harlem Senator Brian Benjamin has introduced legislation to prevent the real estate industry and other actors from rebranding existing neighborhoods without residents’ permission. Continue Reading →
Rangel And Community Leaders Wear Orange To Call An End To Gun Violence
Harlem Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who represents New York’s 13th Congressional District of New York that includes Harlem (Upper Manhattan) and parts of the Bronx, joined New York State Assemblyman Keith Wright and leaders of the Harlem community to host a Wear Orange rally. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Rangel, Lone NY Voice Against ‘Terrible’ Tax Bill
Members of Congress will be home for the holidays, but not before they decorate a Christmas tree with a massive assemblage of tax breaks. Continue Reading →
NY Reps Rangel And Jeffries Push For Biill To Curtal Gun Epidemic
In the wake of too many gun-related tragedies afflicting communities across the nation, New York Congressman Charles B. Rangel (D- Manhattan and the Bronx), together with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, (D- Brooklyn and Queens), introduced a House resolution (H.Res.541). Continue Reading →