Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, delivered an opening statement at the subcommittee’s hearing on “Copyright Issues in Education and for the Visually Impaired.”
“One of the fastest trends in educational uses of technology is… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), the highest-ranking Northeastern Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, lauded the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ or Port Authority) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the release of a new, Draft Tier I Environment Impact Statement (EIS) for the Cross Harbor Freight… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), a veteran member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell calling for a vote on the Senate version of the USA Freedom Act, a bill that contains many important bipartisan reforms to the National Security Agency’s (NSA) domestic surveillance… Read more »
Governor Cuomo today announced that $4.4 million will be awarded through three grant programs to protect critical infrastructure, increase rescue team capabilities, and bring tactical response team capabilities in line with the state standards.
“This funding will go a long way toward strengthening the network of locally-based emergency response infrastructure across New… Read more »
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced approximately $70 million in awards to fund 68 bicycle, pedestrian and multi-use path transportation projects in New York. The projects, funded by the Federal Highway Administration and which leverage a total investment of $103.7 million, will promote walking and biking, and boost tourism and economic development opportunities in dozens of… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) is closely following the news of a patient admitted to Bellevue Hospital in New York City who has tested positive for the Ebola virus.
“I have been in close contact with city, state, and federal officials about the patient testing positive for the Ebola virus in Bellevue Hospital. At this time, the Governor’s and the Mayor’s offices… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) delivered the following statement on the Metropolitan Opera House's performance of "The Death of Klinghoffer":
"Thank you to JCRC and all of you for all the hard work you do. It is great to see so many friends here, including Hindy Poupko, a dear friend and invaluable resource, not just for me and my office, but for the entire… Read more »
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York is receiving more than $4.3 million for programs that serve domestic violence victims across the state. The funding is provided through the Federal Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, which supports the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of programs to prevent domestic violence. It also provides immediate shelter and… Read more »
September 11th responders and survivors who were diagnosed with certain cancers prior to October 12, 2012 must register for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund by October 14, 2014 or become ineligible for the program’s benefits. To raise awareness of the crucial deadline, Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) who led the fight with… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), a veteran member of the House Judiciary Committee and author of the “Respect for Marriage Act,” the bill to repeal the “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA), released the following statement in response to today’s decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court:
“I applaud today’s action by the Supreme… Read more »