THE BRONX, NY — June 15, 2020 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a member of the House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in the Bostock vs. Clayton County case today. The Bostock case now affirms the definition of “sex” under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to prohibit an individual from being …
Three Men Facing Multiple Felony Charges in Fraud Scheme
Accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of merchandise HAWTHORNE, NY – June 6, 2020 — Westchester County Police have charged three men with stealing people’s identities to open fraudulent credit accounts and purchase more than $100,000 worth of merchandise. The suspects are facing multiple felony charges, including Identity Theft and Grand Larceny. The investigation into the fraud is continuing …
Engel Marks 1-Year Anniversary of the Equality Act Passage in the House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, DC — May 18, 2020 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a member of the House LGBT Equality Caucus, issued the following statement marking the 1-year anniversary of the House passing the historic Equality Act, which ensures LGBTQ Americans are guaranteed the full protections under federal civil rights law: “No American should face discrimination, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity …
Engel-Led Education Funding for $5 Billion to NY Included in HEROES Act
WASHINGTON, DC — May 14, 2020 — Congressman Eliot Engel is pleased to announce that thanks to his efforts with the New York Congressional Delegation, New York is in line to receive an additional $5 billion in funds to help support the state’s public education system as part of the HEROES Act. Last month, Congressman Engel led the New York …
Engel Leads NY Delegation to Provide Relief for NY Hospitals
WASHINGTON, DC — May 11, 2020 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel led the New York House Delegation in a bipartisan letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy urging them to forgive advance Medicare payments in the next stimulus package, which provides financial support to New York hospitals treating coronavirus patients. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security …
Engel Statement on Charges Being Brought in Ahmaud Arbery Case
WASHINGTON, DC —May 8, 2020 — Congressman Eliot Engel issued the following statement in response to news that charges were brought in the Ahmaud Arbery case: “The video of Ahmaud Arbery being murdered was shocking and painful, but just as shocking was the manner in which the case was handled by Georgia officials up until today. “It shouldn’t take publicly …
Engel Statement on the Disproportionate Impact of Coronavirus on Minority Communities
Yesterday, Engel participated in Energy and Commerce Committee briefing with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on racial disparities in the current Coronavirus outbreak and pushed for more testing in minority communities WASHINGTON, DC —May 2, 2020 — Congress Eliot Engel offered the following statement after a virtual Energy and Commerce Committee briefing on the impact of coronavirus on minority …
SEIU 32BJ Endorses Engel for Re-Election, Cite Congressman’s Strong Support for ‘Pro-Worker Agenda’
NEW YORK, NY — March 7, 2020 — The members of SEIU 32BJ, the largest property services union in the country, have once again announced their support for Congressman Eliot Engel for re-election in New York’s 16th Congressional District. “Our members are focused on candidates who have proven their commitment to fighting for issues that will make our …
Senator Biaggi, Mount Vernon Superintendent Dr. Hamilton, and Mount Vernon Mayor Patterson-Howard Celebrate Allocation of $1M for Mount Vernon High School Culinary Arts Program
MOUNT VERNON, NY – February 6, 2020 — New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi conducted a press conference today to announce the allocation of $1 million in capital funding from the 2019-2020 budget cycle for the revitalization of the Mount Vernon High School Culinary Program. She was joined by Mount Vernon Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Hamilton, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, City …
Senator Biaggi and Assemblyman Hevesi Build on Gains of 2019, and Introduce Three Bills to Support Survivors of Child Abuse and Hold Perpetrators Accountable in Court
ALBANY, NY – January 25, 2020 — State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi have introduced three pieces of legislation to support survivors of child abuse seek justice, and create meaningful accountability for individuals who endanger the welfare of children. S7247/ A9103 amends the Criminal Procedure Law to allow evidence of how a sex crime victim first disclosed the …