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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Tuesday September 03, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Leader Jeffries Issues Statement On Shooting At West Indian American Day Parade
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on the shooting at West Indian American Day parade on Sept. 2, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am saddened and horrified by today's shooting at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn. My prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. The parade is a beautiful display of culture and community that I have been ho  more

Tonko Statement on Deaths of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Israeli Hostages
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: ALBANY, NY Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today released the following statement on the deaths of six Israeli hostages, including the death of American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin: "I am devastated by the tragic loss of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five additional Israeli hostages in Gaza. When I met Hersh's parents, I pledged to do everything within my power to see them reunite with their son. Unfortunat  more