It is always a pleasure to have politicians visit Russian-speaking Americans; to listen to their concerns and answer their questions. Recently Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, who represents Congressional District 8, home to many Russian-speaking people, held a meeting with Russian–speaking leaders at the Shorefront Y. Congressman Jeffries told the audience of his admiration of Israel and about his […]

WASHINGTON – On October 7, 2013, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) led a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order with Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) on the impact of the government shutdown and health care reform.  They were joined by CBC Chairwoman Rep. Marcia Fudge (OH-11), John Lewis (GA-5), Bobby Scott (VA-3), Barbara Lee (CA-13), G.K. Butterfield […]

WASHINGTON- Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) released the following statement after the government shutdown due to the failure of the House Republicans to pass a responsible resolution to keep the government funded: “This is a sad moment in our nation’s history where a band of Tea Party ideological extremists and their co-conspirators have shutdown the United […]

[[{“fid”:”528″,”view_mode”:”full”,”type”:”media”,”attributes”:{“style”:”width: 550px; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid; margin: 2px; float: left; height: 305px;”,”title”:”HJ – Sukkah Gathering 9.30.13″,”class”:”media-element file-full”},”link_text”:null}]]The power of Brooklyn in this year’s election was highly demonstrated as elected officials, Democratic Party leaders and community activists gathered night after night at various annual Sukkot celebrations across the Borough of Brooklyn. On Sunday, the first day […]

WASHINGTON- Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) released the following statement after voting against the latest GOP proposal designed to shutdown the government: “House Republicans continue to put forth extreme legislative proposals that have no chance to pass the Senate or be signed into law by the President.  The Tea Party dominated GOP has deliberately set in […]

To state that 2013 is a pivotal year in Black history is an understatement.  We are celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation; the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, the 100th Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and the 43rd year of the Congressional Black Caucus. Converging on Washington, DC this […]

Dozens of locals packed into the Willoughby Walk Community Center Tuesday evening to discuss plans for the Pratt Station Post Office at 524 Myrtle Avenue, which will soon close to make way for a new housing development. Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Velmanette Mongomery, the U.S. Postal Service’s Triboro District Manager, Frank Calabrese and Brooklyn Postmaster General Ed Roggenkamp were […]

CLINTON HILL — Residents aren’t the only ones affected by booming development and increased rental rates in the Fort Greene area. The Pratt post office has been affected as well, according to U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries blamed the Post Office’s displacement on “intense economic gentrification in Clinton Hill,” at a meeting held in the […]

(The Root) — Who defined black America over the last year? Who is redefining their field, from the arts to the academy? Who are the most influential African Americans 45 and under? As we have since 2009, The Rootlooked back at the most significant moments in black news and culture and asked, “Who made this happen?” For […]

Last week a bankruptcy court ordered that Interfaith Medical Center remain open beyond the next court date on October 15. Sharonnie Perry, chair of Interfaith Medical Center (IMC) Community Advisory Board, said the court acknowledged improvements at the hospital. “Progress is being made,” said Perry. “We are working closely with labor and staff to strengthen […]