Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Representing the 8th District of New York

In The News

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

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

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