Yonkers Tribune

Hall’s Votes to Protect Consumers and Hold Wall Street Accountable

 Washington, DC, June 30, 2010 -- Congressman John Hall (NY-19) and his colleagues in the House of Representatives voted to put an end to years of Wall Street and big banks operating without accountability.

Lowey Statement on Iran Sanctions

 Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Appropriations State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee, today released the following statement on the United Nations Security Council vote to impose multilateral sanctions on Iran:

 

The United Nations Security Council vote to impose multilateral sanctions on Iran is an important step toward addressing the most urgent threats to security in the Middle East and the world.  It demonstrates international unity in confronting Iran’s reckless pursuit of nuclear weapons.  Holding accountable the Iranian regime and its enablers is critical to global stability.

 

Congresswoman Lowey's Statement on Tax Day

 “Today (April 15, 2010) Americans will pay $800 billion less due to tax cuts enacted by this Congress.  Refunds are up nearly 10 percent, reaching a record of $3,000 per taxpayer.

U.S. House of Representatives Approve Healthcare Reforms

The US House of Representatives has narrowly backed a landmark healthcare package, in a step towards reforms promised by President Obama

For more details: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news

Lowey Announces $1.823 Million for Energy Efficiency in Yonkers

Federal Funds May be Used for Efficiency, Conservation, Green Jobs

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today announced the City of Yonkers will receive $1.823 million to support energy efficiency, conservation, and green jobs projects from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Rep. Engel Announces $1 Million HUD Grant for Yonkers

Washington, DC -- Congressman Eliot Engel announced the City of Yonkers was awarded a $1,001,857 grant as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  The grant comes from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).

Appropriations Bill Funds Important Projects in Lower Hudson Valley

Washington, DC – The Appropriations Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee today passed the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, including $2.4 million requested by Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) for important projects to enhance health and education in Westchester and Rockland Counties.

Rep. Engel Statement on Holocaust Museum Shooting

“Today, we see yet another example of how a disturbed person with a firearm can terrorize.  This man entered the Holocaust Museum, a place dedicated to remember the evil inflicted upon the Jewish people in World War II, with the intent to do violence.   It is disgusting to think about the children, whether they be visitors to our Capital from around the world, or children from local schools on class trips, having to run for cover in one of our National monuments or museums because an anti-Semitic madman decided to open fire on a guard.

Engel Announces Funding for Yonkers Wave Drug Sweep

Washington, DC - Congressman Eliot Engel secured a preliminary $300,000 in appropriations funding for the Yonkers Westside Anti-Violence Effort (WAVE) as part of the FY 2010 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill.

Lowey Calls for Sunscreen Standards on “Melanoma Monday”

Government Must Finalize Skin Cancer Protection Standards 

Washington, DC – On “Melanoma Monday,” dedicated to awareness and prevention of skin cancer, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to finalize standards for sunscreen that will alert consumers of the protection a product offers not just against sunburn-causing UVB rays, but against skin cancer causing UVA rays.

 

Lowey Announces $3 Million for Community Services Block Grants

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today announced the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will provide more than $3 million in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding for organizations serving Westchester and Rockland Counties and the City of Yonkers to reduce hunger and poverty and promote economic self-sufficiency.

 

Engel Urges Passage Of 9-11 Health And Compensation Act

Washington, DC -- Congressman Eliot Engel re-affirmed his commitment to the passage of H.R. 847 – the 9-11 Health and Compensation Act – after meeting with Ms. Leona Hill on Tuesday, March 31, 2009.  Ms. Hill’s brother – Leon Hayward – died in 2008 at the age of 45, due to health complications from his heroic work at Ground Zero.  Rep. Engel is an original co-sponsor of this legislation.  On Tuesday, the Judiciary Committee held a legislative hearing on the bill.

Lowey Announces $9.3+ Million in Federal Energy Efficiency Funds for Westchester and Rockland

Washington, DC --  Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) announced that Westchester and Rockland Counties and local municipalities will receive more than $9.3 million in federal funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to undertake projects that reduce energy use and emissions and to improve energy efficiency.

Lowey Announces $1.4 Million in Federal Justice Grants for Westchester and Rockland

White Plains, NY -- Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today announced municipalities in Westchester and Rockland Counties will receive more than $1.4 million in federal justice grants to support crime reduction and criminal justice through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Lowey Secures Federal Funds to Benefit Yonkers

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland), a senior member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, today announced she secured more than half a million dollars in federal funding to address urgent priorities in Yonkers.