Press Releases
(JAMAICA, NY)–Today, members of the Southeast Queens clergy including Bishop Lester Williams of the Community Church of Christ, pastor for Sean Bell's family, announced a unified day of worship in memory of Sean Bell. This day of worship will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2007 the anniversary of Bell's death.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-6) a supporter of the Labor-Health-Education Appropriations bill released the following statement on the President's veto and the House of Representatives attempt to override the veto:
(JAMAICA, NY)–Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), a senior member of the Financial Services Committee held a meeting with Queens elected officials and Queens Clergy members to discuss a critical issue plaguing the Sixth Congressional District - foreclosures due to predatory lending practices.Meeks convened an expert panel to provide insight into this crisis.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY6) and Congressman Vito Fossella's (R-NY13) bipartisan legislation to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. capital markets by allowing exchanges to establish developmental tiers to expand listing opportunities in the United States for smaller companies passed the House of Representatives today by voice vote.
(JAMAICA, NY)–Today, Monday, October 22, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) accompanied by New York City Comptroller William C.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Charles Rangel (D-NY), John Salazar (D-CO) and Mike Honda (D-CA), issued the following statement on the Thursday massacre of six Colombian miners:
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, D-NY, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, hosted a forum on "Franchise and Finance – How to Choose and Fund Your Franchise" during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's (CBC) 37th Annual Legislative Conference ( ALC ).
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), a member of the House Financial Services Committee hosted a panel forum on "Wall Street in the Black" during the 37th Annual Legislative Conference for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressman Gregory W. Meeks along with the 116th Police Precinct Community Task Force will host a Town Hall to discuss the need for a new Police Precinct in the 105th Saturday, October 6, at St. Luke’s Cathedral, 133-21 232nd Street, (enter on 233rd Street) Laurelton, NY. At 10:00 A.M.
(JAMAICA, NY)–Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, of the 6th Congressional District, will host a town hall with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address individuals, renters, home owners, businesses and not-for-profits affected by the August 8, 2007 storm that caused severe flooding and tornadoes in Queens County.