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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Thursday May 07, 2026 ( 8 items )  

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS OUT DONALD TRUMP'S PATTERN OF CORRUPTION
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS OUT DONALD TRUMP'S PATTERN OF CORRUPTION Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called out Donald Trump's pattern of corruption and abuse of power, warning that a government increasingly serving wealthy insiders instead of working families is undermining democracy, weakening public trust, and hurting communities like Rochester. "Donald Trump and his cronies are using the power  more

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS USPS ADDRESS AND RESOLVE POSTAL SERVICE FAILURES IMPACTING HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS USPS ADDRESS AND RESOLVE POSTAL SERVICE FAILURES IMPACTING HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES * Congressman Pat Ryan Demands USPS Address and Resolve Postal Service Failures Impacting Hudson Valley Families, Seniors, and Rural Communities After receiving a number of messages from concerned constituents, Congressman Ryan is demanding that USPS immediately  more

Gillibrand, Cantwell, Wyden, Booker Press FTC On Anti-Competitive Business Practices That Exacerbate Food Insecurity And Raise Grocery Prices
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Cantwell, Wyden, Booker Press FTC On Anti-Competitive Business Practices That Exacerbate Food Insecurity And Raise Grocery Prices * Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) pressed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the need to crack down on anti-competitive restrictive covenants that exacerbate food insecurit  more

LEADER JEFFRIES AND REP. VELAZQUEZ SECURE $1.85 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF BROADWAY CORRIDOR
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES AND REP. VELAZQUEZ SECURE $1.85 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF BROADWAY CORRIDOR Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) announced that they secured $1,850,000 in federal community project funding for the reconstruction of Brooklyn's Broadway Corridor.  Le  more

LEADER JEFFRIES AND REP. VELAZQUEZ SECURE $1.85 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF BROADWAY CORRIDOR
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES AND REP. VELAZQUEZ SECURE $1.85 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF BROADWAY CORRIDOR Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) announced that they secured $1,850,000 in federal community project funding for the reconstruction of Brooklyn's Broadway Corridor.  Leader Jeffries and Rep. Vel  more

Nadler, 250+ Democrats Fight To Protect Mifepristone Access, Women's Health Care, And FDA Authority
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, 250+ Democrats Fight To Protect Mifepristone Access, Women's Health Care, And FDA Authority More than 250 House and Senate Democrats, including Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court urging them to overturn a Fifth Circuit decision that would upend the FDA approval process and restrict access to mifepristone. This brief follows emergency appeals from   more

Rep. Gillen Announces Winners of 2026 Student Congressional Art Competition for New York's Fourth District
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Announces Winners of 2026 Student Congressional Art Competition for New York's Fourth District HEMPSTEAD, NY - Yesterday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) hosted a ceremony at the University Club at Hofstra University to recognize and announce the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for New York's 4th Congressional District. Rep. Gillen recognized Gabriela Guizzo of South S  more

Reps. Gillen and Begich Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Air Traffic Control Safety
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gillen and Begich Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Air Traffic Control Safety Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) introduced the bipartisan Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act alongside Rep. Nick Begich (R-AK) to equip air traffic controllers with modern tools and training to strengthen aviation safety. The legislation serves as the House companion to Senate legislation led b  more