New York Loses House Seat After Coming Up 89 People Short on Census
New population figures released on Monday confirmed that after the latest census, New York would lose a congressional seat, but only by the narrowest of margins.
Even with the loss, New York will retain one of the most powerful delegations in Congress, one that includes Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a prominent progressive congresswoman.Credit.Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters
April 26, 2021Updated 6:30 p.m. ET
New York’s congressional delegation will shrink by one seat after the 2022 election, the Census Bureau announced on Monday, but the state came excruciatingly close to snapping an eight-decade streak of declining representation in Washington: It was 89 residents short, to be precise.
Maloney to Hold First “Speak with Sean” Town Hall in the Park Written by Office of Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
This Sunday, April 18th, at 11:30 AM,
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) will host a “Speak with Sean” town hall at the Bedford Village Memorial Park. This event is part of Rep. Maloney’s ongoing effort to give constituents the opportunity to speak directly with their congressman in a safe, socially distanced way and help folks access federal services during the coronavirus pandemic.
In adherence to social distancing guidelines, all attendees will be required to wear masks. Constituents are invited to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, and alternative seating methods and sit with members of their party, spaced at least six feet away from other attendees. Those who wish to ask a question will be able to speak into a clean microphone from the comfort of their seat.
Maloney Helps Pass Bipartisan Gun Safety Measures Written by Office of Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Today,
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) voted to pass two landmark bipartisan gun violence prevention bills that would close dangerous loopholes in our nation’s background check system.
“These are smart, commonsense bills that will keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people and help make communities here in the Hudson Valley – and across America – safer places to live,” said
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney. “With over 90 percent of the American public supporting universal background checks, these bills are a no-brainer. They are long overdue fixes to a broken system and will help save innocent lives.”
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