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March 9, 2021

QUEENS, NY - Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and eight other members of the New York City delegation sent a letter to Governor Cuomo and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, expressing concerns about NRG Energy's Astoria Replacement Project.

Issues:Climate
February 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Nydia Velázquez and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer led a group of 14 House and Senate Members in calling on FEMA to use its planned $9.6 billion investment in Puerto Rico's electrical grid to help transition the island to renewable energy.

February 18, 2021

The man known as “Roaring Kitty,” the YouTube personality who helped spark last month’s frenzy over GameStop sto

February 17, 2021

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Wednesday criticized President Joe Biden for his opposition to a progressive push to wipe out $50,000 in student loan debt for borrowers, saying that his argument against it "is looking shakier by the day." 

Issues:Education
January 28, 2021

With millions on the brink of eviction, Trump-era guidance is delaying critical aid to ERA applicants by requiring overly-burdensome documentation.

January 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Jason Crow (D-CO), French Hill (RAR), and Nancy Mace (R-SC) led a bipartisan effort today to request additional support and resources to help the broader Capitol community cope in the aftermath of the January 6th attacks.

January 4, 2021

Joe Biden will enter office facing a humanitarian catastrophe unlike any in modern times. Covid-19 is still ravaging the country and the economic fallout remains severe: On top of the lost jobs and closed businesses, an eviction crisis is looming.

Issues:Housing
December 23, 2020
The Bronx, NY - Today, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveiled the winner of the Congressional App Challenge from New York's 14th Congressional District: CrownCatch by Michael Batavia.
Issues:Education
December 18, 2020

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Queens, NY - On Thursday evening, Representative Alexandria OcasioCortez held her monthly town hall for the constituents of New York's 14th Congressional District.

December 15, 2020

The Bronx, NY - Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will host her monthly town hall for NY-14 constituents on Thursday, December 17. The event will now begin at 7:30 PM ET due to changes in the vote schedule in D.C. During the town hall, the Congresswoman will give an update on negotiations around a COVID-19 relief package and review accomplishments from her first term.