WASHINGTON, D.C. - El congresista Rob Menéndez anunció hoy una subvención de $5,000,000 del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) para reacondicionar y transformar el Parque Russell Golding en Bayonne. Los fondos permitirán a Bayonne reconstruir completamente el parque y dar servicio al campamento de habilidades de Bayona para jóvenes que viven con discapacidades. El proyecto también recibirá $750,000 de una subvención del Fondo … Continue Reading
Congressman Rob Menendez Announces $5,000,000 in Federal Funding to Overhaul Bayonne’s Russell Golding Park WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced a $5,000,000 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant to overhaul and transform Russell Golding Park in Bayonne. The funding will allow Bayonne to completely reconstruct the park, and to service Bayonne’s ability camp for youth living with disabilities. The project will also receive $750,000 from … Continue Reading
NEWARK, NJ - El Congresista Rob Menéndez participó en una ceremonia de naturalización en Newark que celebró a 90 nuevos estadounidenses de todo el mundo, pronunciando un discurso para celebrar la finalización de su viaje hacia la ciudadanía. “Fue un privilegio presenciar este mentó especial en la vida de estas personas que han trabajado incansablemente para convertirse en ciudadanos de este gran país,” dijo El Congresista Menéndez. “Nuestra nación prospera gracias a la diversidad y la … Continue Reading
NEWARK, NJ - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez participated in a naturalization ceremony in Newark that celebrated 90 new Americans from around the globe, delivering remarks to celebrate the completion of their journey toward citizenship. "It was an absolute privilege to witness this special moment in the lives of these individuals who have worked tirelessly to become citizens of this great country," said Congressman Menendez. "Our nation thrives on the diversity and strength that each new … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced over $1.3 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for repairs to damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida to the City of Elizabeth’s Fire Department Headquarters. “The FEMA funding we are announcing today will not only fund the restoration of Elizabeth’s Fire Headquarters, but will also help protect it from future storms," said Congressman Menendez. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Mayor … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez anunció más de $1.8 Millones en subvenciones Calles y Carreteras Seguras para Todos (SS4A) del Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos (U.S. DOT, por sus siglas en inglés) para facilitar actividades cruciales de planificación y demostración para mejoras en la seguridad de peatones, ciclistas y tráfico en Newark y Jersey City. “Estoy orgulloso de haber asegurado más de $1.8 Millones en subvenciones de Calles y Carreteras Seguras para … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced over $1.8 million in United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) grants to facilitate crucial planning and demonstration activities for pedestrian, cyclist, and traffic safety improvements in Newark and Jersey City. “I am proud to have secured over $1.8 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants to keep pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers safe on streets in Newark and Jersey … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), co-chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Border and Immigration Task Force, and CHC Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44) issued the following statement in response to the proposed threats to the asylum system in the forthcoming supplemental aid package: “As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Border and Immigration Task Force, we are strongly opposed to any potential measures in … Continue Reading
NORTH BERGEN, NJ - Following his participation in a ceremony to mark the start of construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey, Congressman Rob Menendez applauded the significant progress being made on the Gateway Program. “The start of work on the Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey is a significant milestone for commuters in the Eighth Congressional District and throughout the region,” said Congressman Menendez. “Under the leadership of the Biden Administration and New … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced a $6,944,032 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant award to electrify commuter ferries in the Eighth Congressional District. The grant has been awarded to New York Waterway and NJ TRANSIT and will convert two vessels from diesel power to battery electric propulsion systems, greatly lessening negative environmental impacts. “This $7 million grant will ensure that New York Waterway can continue to provide reliable ferry service … Continue Reading
KEARNY, N.J. - Durante una visita al Jardín de Aprendizaje Familiar 4-H en Kearny, el Congresista Rob Menéndez anunció la Ley de Proporcionar Alimentos Orgánicos y Dietas Sólidas para las Comunidades Urbanas en Todas Partes (PRODUCE, por sus siglas en inglés). La Ley PRODUCE apoyaría el crecimiento continuo de la agricultura urbana en el Octavo Distrito del Congreso y en todos Estados Unidos a través de un aumento de los fondos federales para las operaciones de agricultura urbana. La Ley … Continue Reading
KEARNY, NJ - During a visit to the 4-H Family Learning Garden in Kearny, Congressman Rob Menendez announced the Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere (PRODUCE) Act. The PRODUCE Act would support the continued growth of urban agriculture in the Eighth Congressional District and across the United States through increased federal funding for urban farming operations. “The PRODUCE Act will increase access to fresh and healthy food in communities across the Eighth … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez presentó la Ley de Soluciones Locales para Terminar con la Falta de Hogar, que revisaría el mecanismo de financiación del Programa de Subvenciones para Soluciones de Emergencia (ESG) del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD). “Esta legislación ayudará a las comunidades en el Octavo Distrito del Congreso como Hoboken que no han podido acceder a fondos clave par abordar la falta de hogar bajo la ley existente,” dijo el … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today introduced the Local Solutions to End Homelessness Act which would revise the funding mechanism for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG). This action would allow counties and cities to more easily access funding to assist unhoused individuals in their communities. “This legislation will assist communities in the Eighth Congressional District like Hoboken that have been unable to access … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez anunció hoy la adjudicación de $6.25 millones en fondos de Servicios Policiales Orientados a la Comunidad (COPS) del Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU. para el condado de Essex, North Bergen, Elizabeth y Newark. Los fondos asegurados por el congresista Menéndez se utilizarán para contratar agentes de la ley de carrera para facilitar la vigilancia comunitaria y los esfuerzos de prevención del crimen. “Los más de $6 millones en fondos federales … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced the award of $6.25 million in U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funding for Essex County, North Bergen, Elizabeth, and Newark. The funding secured by Congressman Menendez will be utilized to hire career law enforcement officers to facilitate community policing and crime prevention efforts. “The over $6 million in federal funding we secured represents a crucial step in enhancing public safety … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez emitió la siguiente declaración al cumplirse un mes del ataque terrorista del 7 de Octubre contra Israel: “Hace un mes, en Israel, más de 1,400 hombres mujeres y niños fueron brutalmente asesinados por terroristas de Hamas. En un festival de música, en sus casas, en las calles, los Israelíes fueron atacados indiscriminadamente en el peor ataque contra la contra la comunidad judía desde el Holocausto. El Kibutz Kfar Aza, una de las … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement on the one-month anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel: “One month ago in Israel, over 1,400 men, women, and children were brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists. At a music festival, in their homes, on the streets, Israelis were indiscriminately targeted in the worst attack on the Jewish community since the Holocaust. Kibbutz Kfar Aza - one of the communities attacked on October 7th - is a … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez anunció hoy su primer Consejo Asesor Juvenil para estudiantes de secundaria de todo el Octavo Distrito Congresional de Nueva Jersey. "Estoy encantado de lanzar el Consejo Asesor Juvenil como parte de nuestros esfuerzos para apoyar a nuestra próxima generación de líderes", dijo el Congresista Menéndez. "Esta es una oportunidad única para que los estudiantes de secundaria de todo nuestro distrito brinden su opinión sobre los temas clave que … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced his inaugural Youth Advisory Council for high school students from across New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District. “I am thrilled to launch the Youth Advisory Council as part of our efforts to support our next generation of leaders,” said Congressman Menendez. “This is a unique opportunity for high school students across our district to provide their input on the key issues impacting their future, while also learning about the … Continue Reading
