WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) issued the following statement on Rosh Hashanah, which begins Sunday at sundown:“This Sunday, members of the Jewish faith will gather with family and friends in their homes and synagogues to celebrate the arrival of the year 5773. As Rosh Hashanah begins, let us be reminded of the great contribution the Jewish community has made in our country and the strong bond between the United...
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) issued the following statement on the violence in Libya and Egypt:“My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families of those attacked at the U.S. consulate in Libya. I condemn these horrific acts as well as the anti-American violence in Egypt desecrating the American flag. Coming on the eve of 9/11, we are reminded that there are still those who view violence as an...
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) applauded the decision announced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) late this afternoon to add 50 new cancers to the list of diseases covered by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. The final rule will be published September 12th and go into effect 30 days later.“Our brave first responders put their lives on the line in the aftermath of 9/11, working...
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Today, Congressman Michael Grimm (R,C-NY) was joined by members of Plumbers Union Local No.1 to formally accept the endorsement for his re-election in New York’s Eleventh Congressional District. “The members of Plumbers Union Local No.1 epitomize the hard-working men and women who helped build New York City from the ground up. With their daily dedication and labor, they’re the folks who make our communities run. I couldn...
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Today, Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-Brooklyn/S.I.) announced that the berm restoration project at Wolfe’s Pond Park has been approved for funding by FEMA, and federal dollars are being transferred to the State of New York for dispersal to the City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). DPR is slated to receive $471,046 from FEMA.“Before the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irene, Wolfe’s Pond Park stood out among our borough...