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STATEN ISLAND, NY – The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) today announced that they have endorsed Congressman Michael Grimm for re-election to Congress in New York’s 11th Congressional District. Congressman Michael Grimm said: “I am very pleased and excited to receive the endorsement from the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA). As the representative of Staten Island and coastal Brooklyn, I understand that ultimately fishing is about...
Monday, October 08, 2012By Judy L. RandallSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Her dying wish was to be buried with her son.In many ways, Gloria Flanagan never got over the loss of her eldest son, James, who died in 1978 while serving stateside in the U.S. Navy. He was 18."He had just finished boot camp," recalled his sister, Kathleen Flanagan, who said James perished in a motorcycle accident while on leave in San Diego, Calif.The family chose to bury...
By: MICHAEL GRIMMOctober 6, 2012In Wednesday’s debate, President Obama told the nation that he wants to stop sending jobs overseas. Funny: His administration has repeatedly circumvented a long-standing law that guarantees the employment of American maritime workers, in order to give the job to foreigners.Last year, the Obama administration waived the Jones Act dozens of times — making the rare practice almost commonplace. In doing so, he allowed...
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Today, Congressman Michael Grimm (R,C-NY) announced the endorsement for re-election in New York’s Eleventh Congressional District by the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots Union which is the marine affiliate of the International Longshoremen's Association.Congressman Michael Grimm said: "I am truly honored to receive the endorsement from the Masters, Mates & Pilots Union. The hard working men and...
BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-Brooklyn/S.I.) and State Senator Marty Golden (R,C,I - Brooklyn) sent a letter to Community Board 10 Chairwoman Joanne Seminara in support of naming the northeast corner of 5th Avenue and 85th Street “Firefighter Michael G. Behette 9/11 Memorial Way.” Michael Behette was a Dyker Heights resident and firefighter who died last month from a 9/11-related cancer. His family has requested the...
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by Laura Vladimirova on Aug 20th, 2012Congressman Michael Grimm sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers raising concerns over the proposed waste transfer station at Bay 41st Street.Grimm joins with Assemblyman William Colton, Andrew Gounardes and a host of other local leaders and concerned citizens in questioning the erection of the station at the edge of Gravesend Bay. It also puts him in the rather odd position of agreeing with his...
By Rep. MICHAEL GRIMMThe New York City Police Department’s number one priority is to keep New York’s citizens safe, while at the same time maintaining the highest standards to ensure that civil rights are protected.With recent debate over practices such as stop-and-frisk and the latest spike in crime, it’s clear that policy decisions matter. As a former federal law enforcement agent, I know firsthand the importance of having a sound policy...
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Michael Grimm (R-SI/Brooklyn) and Gregory Meeks (D-Queens) helped safeguard the current toll discounts for New York residents with this evening’s House passage of their bill, the Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act (H.R. 897). This bipartisan bill would allow state and municipal governments to offer discounted rates to residents for trips taken on roads, bridges, rail, bus, ferry, or other...
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Congressman Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) issued the following statement in response to today’s news that two shipping firms are leaving Staten Island’s NYCT:“Today’s news that two shipping firms are leaving the NYCT brings further urgency to the need for the Port Authority (PA) to release its toll study. For whatever reason these two firms are leaving, the bottom line is that businesses and jobs are leaving Staten Island, and...
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) issued the following statement:“Today’s announcement is further evidence of just how out-of-touch this president is with reality. President Obama recently stated that the private sector is doing fine. The fact is that it’s not doing fine, and a tax hike on America’s hard-working families and businesses couldn’t be farther from the solution. “Numbers don’t lie. Our country has just...
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International Association of Fire Fighters -
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers -
International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots -
International Union of Operating Engineers -
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades -
Laborers International Union of North America -
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association -
Move America Forward Freedom PAC -
National Association of Letter Carriers -
National Defense PAC -
National Federation of Independent Business -
National Postal Mail Handlers Union -
National Right to Life -
National Rural Letter Carriers Association -
National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition -
New York City Building and Construction Trades Council -
New York State Fraternal Order of Police -
Recreational Fishing Alliance -
Seafarers International Union of North America - Brotherhood of the Sea -
Sheet Metal Workers International Association -
Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro -
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Superior Officers Benevolent Association -
Uniformed Fire Officers Association -
Uniformed Firefighters Association -
United Association Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and HVAC Service Techs -
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America -
United States Chamber of Commerce -
United Transportation Union -
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers
