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  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Latest COVID-19 Updates

March 28, 2020 Dear NY-09, The Coronavirus continues to impact our community of Brooklyn and beyond. As of 4:00 p.m. on March 26th, there have been 83,356 cases of COVID-19 in the United States, reported to CDC including 5,705 positive cases in Brooklyn, and 1,246 deaths across America…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Coronavirus Update

Team —  I wanted to share with you that the House passed a third bill aimed at easing the economic burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. Congress needed to act to provide American families with urgently needed relief, and I am proud that we reached a bipartisan agreement that was swiftly si…
  Clarke HQ · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 3:01 PM

fwd: 90 days

We know, we know, it’s only 88 days until the primaries on June 23, but we wanted to make sure you saw this critical update from Yvette. We’ve plotted a roadmap to victory over the next 3 months – from collecting the endorsements of our brothers and sisters in labor, to building a movem…
  Yvette (personal) · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 11:10 AM

fwd: [please read] The Census is critically important to NY-9

Team — Completing the Census is vital, now more than ever, as COVID-19 has caused the bureau to halt field operations until the beginning of April. As your elected leader in Congress, it's my responsibility to take actionable steps to ensure the health and future of our democracy are no…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 10:50 PM

90 days

Can you believe it? We’re just 90 days from the NY-9 Democratic primary! I’ve devoted my life to public service. Long before Donald Trump entered the White House and made our community a target for his racist, sexist, oppressive, and homophobic attacks, I was on the front lines of our m…
  Yvette (personal) · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 11:15 PM

How are you doing, friends?

For the updates on COVID-19 from the City of New York, call 1-888-364-3065 or text COVID to 692-692 to receive updates. Folks,  As I’ve checked in on my family, friends, and neighbors during the COVID-19 crisis, I’ve heard stories of folks who are worried about paying their bills, str…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 1:30 PM

🕛NOON TODAY: Tele-Town Hall on COVID-19

SUBMIT YOUR COVID-19 QUESTIONS NOW: [email protected] HAPPENING TODAY AT NOON! Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a telephone town hall with local healthcare professionals to provide the community with the latest developments on COVID-19 and its impact on central and …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 7:46 PM

TOMORROW: COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS NOW:  [email protected] Tomorrow on Tuesday March 24th, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a telephone town hall with local healthcare professionals to provide the community with the latest developments on COVID-19 and its impact on central and…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
March 22, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Have questions about COVID-19? Let’s talk.

Team, I know many of you have questions and concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic in our community. I’d like to invite you to join me, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Assemblywoman Latrice Walker, and New York State Senator Kevin Parker tonight at 7:00 PM for a virtual fireside chat on…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 22, 2020 at 3:10 PM

COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS NOW:  [email protected] On Tuesday, March 24, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a telephone town hall with local healthcare professionals to provide the community with the latest developments on COVID-19 and its impact on central and south Broo…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 8:03 PM

COVID-19 Updates

  March 21, 2020 Dear, NY-09. In the face of COVID-19 we are experiencing life in unprecedented ways. I cherish our beloved community and see the strength and beauty of what makes NY-09 what it is, our people. Please note: that due to the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on our commu…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 1:37 PM

[please read] The Census is critically important to NY-9

Team – the 2020 Census is officially underway, and during this difficult time I want to take a moment to explain why it is important for you to participate. NY-9 is one of the most diverse communities in the United States. And while that diversity only makes our community stronger, it m…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 10:00 PM

the Senate MUST act

Team — A lot has been happening over the last few days, but I wanted to make sure you saw this email. It’s been three days since the House passed a bipartisan bill that would help those impacted by COVID-19 but the Senate has yet to act on this critical piece of legislation. Americans …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Temporary Office Closures Out of Precaution of Coronavirus/COVID-19

CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT Out of an abundance of caution, the Brooklyn and Washington, D.C. offices of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke are shut down temporarily, with staff working remotely, to help stop the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19. During business hours, constituents may…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 5:49 PM

Update on NYC School Closures

Urgent Updates on NYC School Closures To my Constituents, Friends and Neighbors, I can't thank you enough for the sacrifices you have made to keep our beloved community safe in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key updates for parents, students and faculty: Monday, March 16th: Citywi…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
March 15, 2020 at 9:05 PM

We need national paid sick leave NOW

Team – If Congress is going to serve the best interests of the people instead of the 1%, we need to act on policies that center and prioritize working families. If you or your child are sick, you should be able to stay home from work without worrying about missing a rent payment or lo…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
March 14, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Action on the coronavirus crisis passed

Team, I wanted to keep you updated on our work in Congress to respond to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. In the early hours of Saturday morning, the House passed a relief bill to help families struggling with the economic repercussions of the crisis, as well as expand access to cr…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 9:06 PM

update on coronavirus

Team – With over 400 cases of presumed or confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) in New York, our state is on high alert. I know there is a lot of anxiety surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and I want to assure you that I am closely monitoring the risk to our community. I’m in regular contac…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 11:49 AM

POSTPONED: Deed Theft Panel Discussion

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke to Host Deed Theft Panel Discussion    Out of an abundance of caution, the deed theft panel discussion scheduled for Thursday, March 19th has been postponed until further notice, as the venue has implemented social distancing practices intended to reduce…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 5:45 PM

10 Coronavirus Must-Know Questions (and Answers)

  This week I hosted a telephone town hall about the Coronavirus. I was joined by health care professionals who shared the latest on Coronavirus/COVID-19 along with tips on how to stay protected. These experts included Dr. Jon Andrus, a Public Health Professor at George Washington Univ…
  Clarke NY-9 Field Team · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Want to keep up with Team Clarke?

Team, we wanted to send a huge “THANK YOU” to everyone who came out to our re-election launch event last weekend. We were joined by Assemblywoman Diana Richardson, City Council Members Alicka Samuel and Robert Cornegy, State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, Assemblyman Nick Perry, City Councilwoman…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 11:05 PM

Celebrating women’s history

This month, we celebrate Women’s History Month, dedicated to the women who pioneered the movement for gender equality and all of our female leaders that continue to pave the way for future generations. Women’s history runs strong throughout NY-9. This is the seat once held by Shirley C…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 9:40 PM

Coronavirus, Youth Tobacco, Immigrant Rights and More From Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke March 9, 2020 LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS: Thursday, February 27, 2020  I spoke at the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021 EPA Budget. It is my mission to hold the Administration accountable wh…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 4:25 PM

TONIGHT: Coronavirus Pandemic Telephone Town Hall with Rep. Clarke

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke to Host Informational Telephone Town Hall on the Coronavirus Pandemic TONIGHT     Washington, DC- Tonight, Monday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m., Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a telephone town hall on the Coronavirus to educate the community o…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 7:01 PM

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Rep. Clarke to Host 2020 Census Town Hall

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke to  Host 2020 Census Town Hall  TONIGHT     Brooklyn, NY - Friday at 6:30 p.m., Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a district town hall to highlight the importance of filling out the Census and to share tips to ensure everyone in NY-09 is p…
  Ross W. · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 11:15 PM

What’s next:

The momentum just keeps rolling, folks! Yvette received the endorsement of the members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East – the largest healthcare union in the United States! Here’s what they had to say about Yvette’s candidacy: “Our members are dedicated caregivers and activ…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 8:39 PM

UPDATED INVITATION: Rep. Clarke to Host Deed Theft Panel Discussion

Our previous communication had the wrong date. See revised date below. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke to Host Deed Theft Panel Discussion    Brooklyn, NY - Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a panel discussion about deed theft. Deed …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 4:22 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Rep. Clarke to Host Deed Theft Panel Discussion

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke to Host Deed Theft Panel Discussion    Brooklyn, NY - Wednesday, March 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a panel discussion about deed theft. Deed theft is the act of tricking homeowners with fraudulent paperwork that…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 11:51 PM

The endorsements are rolling in!

Team — I wanted to make sure you saw Yvette’s announcement. She’s officially IN this race for re-election! Check out our launch video if you haven’t seen it yet: We’re very excited to get this re-election campaign off the ground, and we’re excited that Yvette has already received so…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 9:35 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Rep. Clarke to Host 2020 Census Town Hall

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke to  Host 2020 Census Town Hall    Brooklyn, NY - Friday at 6:30 p.m., Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a district town hall to highlight the importance of filling out the Census and to share tips to ensure everyone in NY-09 is properly cou…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 12:07 AM

Menthol Ban, Coronavirus Pandemic, Plastic Waste Crisis and more from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke March 2, 2020   As we enter into Women's History Month, we celebrate women who have made tremendous contributions to the vitality of our economy by leading successful businesses, providing jobs for the people in our communities and gua…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 5:15 PM

I’m in

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-9) is a champion of progressive change in Washington. Following in the footsteps of iconic Brooklynites like Shirley Chisholm and Major Owens, she has dedicated her life to serving Brooklyn and fighting against the oppressive policies of Republicans in Congre…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 9:04 AM

tomorrow

Hey there — Tomorrow’s the big day! We are so excited to share our news with you! I know my team has been emailing you lately asking for your help, and I am extremely grateful for all the support you’ve shown us over the last few days.  It’s because of your support and generosity that …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 9:24 PM

How H.R. 2339 Will Create Greater Stop-and-Frisk Opportunities for Black Tobacco Users

News from Representative Clarke   February 27, 2020 We're at a critical time in Black history, especially for Black tobacco users. This week in the House of Representatives, we will be voting on The Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act (H.R. 2339). While this bil…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Hey, can you give me a hand?

Hey there — I wanted to make sure you saw Ross’s email from yesterday. This team has stepped up over the last few days and we’re all so grateful.  However, we’re still $227.28 short of having the funds we need to make a BIG splash this weekend with our BIG news. Do you think you can he…
  Ross Williams (iPhone) · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 12:10 AM

re: 👀 big news this weekend

Team — Wanted to send you a quick update: We’re still $802.20 short of having the funds we need to get Yvette’s big news in front of everyone in Brooklyn.  Can you rush a grassroots contribution today at the link below to help us close this gap? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ycny-09-emai…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 9:54 PM

👀 big news this weekend

Weekend Deadline In: Hey team — We’ve got big news dropping this weekend, and we need your help to make waves. We’re trying to raise another $1,500 by this weekend to make sure folks across the district see our news. Can you help us do that by chipping in $10 or whatever yo…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Standing Up Against the African Travel Ban, 2020 Census Training, Elevating Small Businesses and More from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke February 25, 2020   This week, I am proud to celebrate the the 30th Annual Delta Days on Capitol Hill alongside my Sorors of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Sorors from across the nation have joined together i…
  Yvette (iPhone) · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 2:05 AM

tonight’s big takeaway

Team — Just got off the stage at the first candidate forum of 2020 and wanted to send you a quick note. Tonight’s big takeaway was this: This election is bigger than me and anyone on that stage. It’s about electing a leader who can fight for our community on day one. I’ve been proud to repres…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 8:26 PM

CORRECTION: tonight’s candidate forum

An earlier version of this email misstated the time and location of tonight's forum. The forum is being held at 6:30 PM at Flatlands Reformed Church, 3931 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. We hope you'll join us in supporting Yvette! — Team Clarke Hey there — This a big day for Yvette. T…
  Ross Williams · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 7:10 PM

tonight’s candidate forum

Hey there — This a big day for Yvette. Tonight at 7PM, she’s going toe to toe with four of her primary opponents in the first candidate forum of 2020. The forum is hosted by the Unified Political Association at the Clarendon Road Church in Brooklyn (3304 Clarendon Rd) and is open to the …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
February 23, 2020 at 12:02 AM

talking the talk and walking the walk

Folks — Yvette has dedicated her life to public service and making positive change for our community.  Just this month, Yvette: Voted to remove the deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment Passed a bill requiring DHS to recognize the threat of climate change to our national security …
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 12:45 AM

Congressman John Lewis

Team — My friend, colleague, and mentor, Congressman John Lewis, celebrates his 80th birthday tomorrow. An icon of the civil rights movement, Congressman Lewis has dedicated his life to making America a place that is right and just for all people — regardless of race, gender, or creed. …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 4:22 PM

POSTPONED: YOU'RE INVITED: Rep. Clarke to Host Deed Theft Panel Discussion

Congresswoman Clarke to Host  Deed Theft Panel Discussion  Please note that this panel discussion has been POSTPONED. Stay tuned for updates on the new date! Brooklyn, NY - Wednesday at 6:00 p. m., Congresswoman Yvette D.  Clarke (NY-09) will host a district panel discussion to highl…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 12:40 AM

re: big news!

Team, We wanted to make sure you saw Ross’s email. We’re getting close to making our announcement and we’re still $2,450.20 short of where we need to be if we want it to get the attention it deserves. Do you think you could rush a grassroots contribution right now to help us close the …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Women's Reproductive Rights, Censorship, Deed Theft and More from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke February 18, 2020   LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:  Passed Legislation:    Monday, February 10, 2020   H.R. 1437: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Climate Change Research Act  This legislation takes important action to address Ameri…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 9:25 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Rep. Clarke to Host Deed Theft Panel Discussion

Congresswoman Clarke to Host  Deed Theft Panel Discussion  Brooklyn, NY - Wednesday at 6:00 p. m., Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a district panel discussion to highlight the impact of deed theft on the community and to share beneficial resources with constituents.  W…
  Ross W. · [email protected]
February 17, 2020 at 12:30 AM

big news!

Team — We’ve got some big news coming up and Yvette is so excited to share it with you. But with the presidential election taking up so much of the news, we need to make sure folks in the district and across New York see what we have in store. We’re getting ready to share this news eve…
  Rep. Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Happy Valentines Day!

  Hey there —  Happy Valentines Day! On this special day, I want to say thank you for all of your love and support of my work in Congress! As you know, it's not easy fighting in Washington, but it's your encouragement that fuels me everyday. Before the month ends, I'd love to see you. …
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 12:22 AM

Climate change is a national security threat

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s DHS Climate Change Research Act ✔️Passed in the House ⭕Passed in the Senate Team — I’m excited to announce that my bill – the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Climate Change Research Act – passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week!  Chip in no…