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Gillibrand to Attend AZ Memorial Service
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will travel with President Obama to Arizona today to pay her respects to the victims of Saturday’s shooting rampage. In a statement released today, Senator Gillibrand stressed unity: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said that only in moments of darkness, can we see the stars. I hope in this time of sadness and loss, we can find new strength to come together as a nation and foster greater respect for one another. We may never make any sense of this heinous crime, but I remember how Gabby so often urged people to stand up to the violent language that divides us, and focus on solutions. That is exactly what we need to do right now. I want to … More >>
… And Here’s the Clip!
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Kirsten Gillibrand www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show onFacebook A fantastic job by our very own Senator Gillibrand!
Virtual Town Hall: 5 Questions for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
This is the second installment of MYD’s “Virtual Town Hall,” a series of exclusive interviews with newsmakers, lawmakers, and other fascinating New Yorkers. Our first was with Rep. Carolyn Maloney, and today we have Senator Gillibrand. The format is simple: We ask any five questions. They answer. No edits! Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is the current junior U.S. Senator for the state of New York. She was appointed by Governor Paterson in 2009 to fill the seat vacated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Previously Gillibrand represented New York’s 20th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Gillibrand is seeking election to her Senate seat in a special election this fall. 1. You received inspiration and lessons from your political … More >>
Census Update
In a follow up to Al’s post, Senator’s Gillibrand’s post and Taylor’s post,the Times reported yesterday that “New York City’s mail participation rate was 59 percent, compared with the 57 percent rate recorded a decade ago.” Some neighberhood by neighberhood breakdowns: An examination of neighborhoods showed that a census tract near Todt Hill on Staten Island had a response rate of 84 percent, the highest in the city. While a relatively well-to-do tract in Douglaston, Queens, recorded the second-highest rate — 81 percent — it was tied by two square blocks in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx, where community groups worked to match the 2000 mail rate of 80 percent. Washington Heights, with its big Dominican population, … More >>
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New York, Be Counted!
This Friday, April 16th, is the deadline for mailing in your US Census form. If you haven’t yet, please take 10 minutes to fill out the form and mail it back. It’s only 10 quick questions and the information is guaranteed by law to be confidential. It’s crucial that all New Yorkers are counted. The purpose of the Census is more than just to count the number of people that are in our country. The data is also used to determine how many congressional representatives each state gets as well as the allotment of federal funding for our communities. For every New Yorker the Census doesn’t count, NY loses thousands of dollars in federal funding for our local hospitals, schools, … More >>
Tagged 2010 Census, New York, new york city, New York News, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, US Census
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