WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) today introduced two bills, the FMLA Inclusion Act and FMLA Enhancement Act, to support more working families by expanding and enhancing the Family and Medical Leave Act. Rep. Maloney joined with Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Frederica Wilson (FL-24) to introduce a package of bills designed to improve the FMLA.
In the rough and tumble of presidential campaigns — rougher this year than ever before — facts are sometimes lost in the debate. But one fact that voters should keep in mind — one that is incontrovertible — is that the U.S. economy performs better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones.
Today, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following joint statement in support of Macy’s workers seeking an a new contract:
“We applaud Macy’s success, profitability and leadership in the retail industry, as well as its identification as an important New York City landmark. However, we are deeply concerned about today’s contract extension deadline, with unresolved key points necessary for a strong and efficient workforce, including:
On the occasion of the first The United State of Women summit, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney issued her own pledge, below, echoing the summit’s theme that “Together we are all stronger…we can all change tomorrow.”
Congresswoman Maloney said:
NEW YORK, NY – Following news reports that one of the victims of the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL was Williamsburg resident Enrique Rios, 25, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), who represents Williamsburg in Congress, released the following statement:
Following news of a mass shooting attack at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) released the following statement:
"Today we mourn the loss of dozens of innocent lives, brutally murdered at Pulse Nightclub. This act of terror and hate directed at members of the LGBT community and in the midst of Pride Month, brings to the forefront the importance of celebrating and honoring our American values of equality and diversity.
New York—Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), local elected officials, Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park, Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn, and community members gathered to call on CitiStorage to accept the City’s offer of $100 million for the last remaining site that was supposed to be included as part of Bushwick Inlet Park. The CitiStorage site comprises roughly 11 acres, a significant portion of the anticipated 27.8 acre park promised to residents of Greenpoint-Williamsburg, as part of the rezoning of the area.
In honor and celebration of 2016 Pride Month, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) released the following statement:
Following the terror attack in Tel Aviv today, during which two gunmen opened fire, killing at least three victims and wounding others, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) released the following statement: