Latest Press Releases
- July 30, 2009 — House Approves $1.5 Million for Red Hook Small Business: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved $1.5 million in funding for a Red Hook small business to develop a safer and more effective way to drop cargo needed for military operations.
- July 29, 2009 — Statement of Rep. Velázquez on Olga Méndez: When Olga Mendez was elected to the New York Senate in 1978, she paved the way both for Puerto Ricans and women who sought elected office.
- July 28, 2009 — $850,000 O.K.’d for NY-12 Job Training and Health Initiatives: The U.S. House of Representatives approved $850,000 to benefit three programs in New York’s 12th Congressional District.
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Grants Available to Train New Yorkers for the Green Economy
The U.S. Department of Labor is now accepting applications for Green Jobs Training Grants. These competitive grants will provide $500 million of Recovery Act funding for workforce training initiatives. Click here for an overview of the grant opportunities.
Organizations in New York City that prepare workers for jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries are encouraged to apply for the following grants:
- Energy Training Partnership Grants
- Pathways Out of Poverty Grants
- State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grants
- Green Capacity Building Grants
- State Labor Market Information Improvement Grants
To learn how your organization can benefit from these and other federal grants, please visit the Congresswoman’s Federal Grant Information page.
With the H1N1 influenza virus spreading both in the United States and worldwide, Rep. Velázquez urges New Yorkers to educate themselves about the outbreak and the steps they should take to minimize their risk of infection.
If you have concerns about H1N1 influenza please call 311 in New York City, or for more information visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has prepared a list of FAQs on the virus that can be found here.
In addition to representing your interests in the legislative process, the Congresswoman’s office can help you in other ways. Here are some of the services we offer:
- Casework Assistance
- Resources for Small Businesses
- Federal Grants Information
- Apply for an internship
Army Corps’ Gowanus Canal study receives federal boost
Bill Proposes Health Care for Elderly While Creating Jobs
July 2009 (PDF)
June 15, 2009 (PDF)
Watch Nydia Velázquez testify at the confirmation hearings of Judge Sonia Sotomayor
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