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Tell Congress to protect Planned Parenthood

House Speaker Paul Ryan said earlier this month that Republicans would move to strip funding from Planned Parenthood, part of a broader effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, much to the chagrin of pro-choice advocates. more

1/26/17

Repeal and replace the ACA? Not so fast, Mr. Trump.

In his news conference last Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump said that he wants to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act quickly and simultaneously. Even without a new president, Congress last week . . . more

1/19/17

Meeks is the choice in the 5th C.D.

In the 5th Congressional District, nine-term Rep. Gregory Meeks, a Democrat from St. Albans, is being challenged by Republican Michael O’Reilly and Green Party candidate Frank Francois, who are both from Queens. more

11/2/16

Meeks seeks 10th term against two challengers

Incumbent Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-St.Albans) is running for his 10th two-year term against challengers Michael O’Reilly, a Republican, and Green Party candidate Frank Francois. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/26/16

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-St. Albans) defeated Elmont businessman Ali Mirza in the 5Th Congressional District Democratic primary on June 28.

Rep. Meeks prevails in low-turnout primary

Shortly after polls closed at 9 p.m. on June 28, it became clear that Elmont businessman Ali Mirza had failed in his bid to unseat incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks in the 5th Congressional District primary. Meeks, who has been in office since 1998, received over 80 percent of the vote, dwarfing Mirza’s 18 percent. more

By Steve Smirti | 7/6/16

Slain NYPD Officer Randolph Holder grew up in Far Rockaway.

Murdered NYC cop was buying a home in Valley Stream

Randolph Holder, the NYPD Housing Bureau officer who was killed on Tuesday by a suspect he was chasing, was planning to move to Valley Stream, 1010 WINS’ Carol D’Auria reported. more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 10/22/15

Local reps inspired by pope’s remarks

Before Pope Francis ventured to New York last week, he started his visit in the nation’s capital. While in Washington, he spoke to members of Congress, touching on a variety of issues, including immigration and the refugee crisis, poverty and homelessness, and governing. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/30/15

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice was joined by local officials in front of the home of resident Liz Treston on Wyoming Avenue.

Lawmakers to FEMA: no claw backs!

Local and federal officials recently called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to waive millions of dollars in disaster relief funding that the agency has ordered Hurricane Sandy victims to … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/2/15

We remain unprepared for the very real threat of ISIS

Is there a bright light at the end of the ISIS tunnel? The answer is no. News surfaced last week that the Islamic State had captured two more important Arab cities, giving it more revenue to funnel into illegal activities. more

6/11/15

State Senator Dean Skelos addressed the crowd at the 19th annual Legislative Breakfast.

PTA council hosts breakfast with the bigwigs

The Valley Stream Council of PTAs held its Legislative Breakfast on March 14 at Memorial Junior High School, where a number of dignitaries dined with residents and students as part of the annual … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 3/25/15

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