Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Representing the 8th District of New York

In The News

DNAinfo: Bed-Stuy Soup Kitchen Braces for Influx After Food Stamp Cut

Feb 5, 2014 In The News
By: Paul DeBenedetto
This article was originally published on February 2014:
U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, whose district includes the area surrounding Bread and Life, was among the congressmen who voted against the bill, framing it as an attempt to pass long-stalled legislation on the backs of New Yorkers. "Noone will get hurt more than New York," Jeffries said. "We regularly send more money to the federal government than we get back in return, and this SNAP bill will only exacerbate that disparity."
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Health Care, Local Issues

DNAinfo: Gentrification a 'Malignant Tumor' in Poor Communities, Congressman Says

Feb 3, 2014 In The News
By: Paul DeBenedetto
This article was originally published on January 31, 2014:
"Once it takes a hold of a neighborhood, it completely devours it, and then goes on to consume neighborhood after neighborhood," Jeffries said. "We must stop this cancer dead in its tracks."
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Education, Fiscal Responsibility, Health Care, Affordable Housing, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues, Seniors Issues

BKNews12: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries delivers State of the District Thursday evening in Bedford-Stuyvesant

Jan 31, 2014 In The News
By: Brooklyn News 12
The freshman congressman laid out his initiatives for the 8th District, including plans to push for gun control and establish new programs for at-risk youth.
BROOKLYN - Hundreds of people filled the auditorium of Boys and Girls High School in Bed-Stuy Thursday evening for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries' State of the District.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Education, Fiscal Responsibility, Health Care, Affordable Housing, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues, National Security, Seniors Issues

The Brooklyn Reader:In State of the District Address, Jeffries Outlines Bold Plan for Saving Affordable Housing in Central Brooklyn

Jan 31, 2014 In The News
By: C. Zawadi Morris
This article was originally published on January 31, 2014:
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-8) held his State of the District Address– his first since taking office— Thursday night to packed house of about 900 people at Bed-Stuy’s Boys and Girls High School, in which he offered a review of his most recent work in Congress and his plans for the district in 2014.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Education, Energy and Environment, Fiscal Responsibility, Health Care, Affordable Housing, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues, Seniors Issues

BDE: Interfaith Hospital protest: 'Show us the money!'

Jan 21, 2014 In The News
By: Mary Frost
This article was originally published on January 20, 2014:

Advocates, elected officials and union members chanting "Show us the money!" gathered outside Interfaith Medical Center in Bedford-Stuyvesant on Sunday to protest the state's demand that the ailing hospital turn over its clinics to Kingsborough Jewish Medical Center before the state releases $3.5 million in promised funding.

Issues:
Health Care, Local Issues

WNYC: Dreams for NYC Inspired by MLK

Jan 21, 2014 In The News
WNYC Radio
This broadcast was originally recorded at the "Dreams for NYC Inspired by MLK" at the Apollo Theater on January 19, 2014. It was aired on WNYC radio on January 20, 2014.
Congressman Jeffries was a panelist on the first roundtable discussion on emerging leadership in New York City in the areas of politics, education, business and culture within the larger context of being informed by MLK’s moral compass.
Issues:
Education, Affordable Housing, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues

NY1: Interfaith Supporters Rally to Protest Denial of State Funds

Jan 20, 2014 In The News
By: Polly Kreisman
This article was originally published on January 19, 2014:
“There is no responsible reason to allow for the closure of Interfaith Hospital,” said Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who represents parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
Issues:
Health Care, Local Issues

Canarsie Courier: Canarsie Added To Community Reconstruction Program

Jan 17, 2014 In The News
This article was originally published on January 16, 2014:
“I applaud Governor Cuomo for including Canarsie, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Bergen Beach and Georgetown in the NY Rising Community Reconstruction Program, which involves residents in the development of infrastructure reinforcement plans in our most vulnerable coastal communities,” said Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. “The initial decision to exclude the Canarsie neighborhood and surrounding communities was an omission contrary to the facts on the ground. The inclusion will allow local residents to determine how best to protect our community from future extreme weather events.”
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

The Hill: 13 House Democrats offer bill demanding government study on Internet hate speech

Jan 17, 2014 In The News
By: Pete Kasperowicz
This article was originally published on January 16, 2014:

Thirteen House Democrats have proposed legislation that would require the government to study hate speech on the Internet, mobile phones and television and radio.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and 12 other House Democrats, would look at how those media are used to "advocate and encourage violent acts and the commission of crimes of hate."

Issues:
Congressional Issues, Education

Our Time Press: Interfaith Gets Holiday Reprieve From Closure with State Money

Jan 14, 2014 In The News
By: Stephen Witt
This article was originally published on January 13, 2014:

Call it a Christmas reprieve.

Interfaith Medical Center, which was slated to be ordered closed on Monday, won a last minute

stay of execution with a reported $2 million infusion of money from the State Department of

Health, according to sources at the hospital.

The money is expected to leave the beleaguered facility located at 1545 Atlantic Avenue open

Issues:
Health Care, Local Issues

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