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  VoteYvette.com · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 4:44 PM

ANOTHER endorsement

Team — Exciting news: Yvette has secured ANOTHER endorsement! We’re proud to share with you that Yvette has been endorsed by New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) Action! "We are proud to endorse Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and look forward to working with her in the next sess…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 5:05 PM

[invite enclosed] housing rally!

Hi friend, We wanted to make sure you had a chance to attend our next event. We hope you’ll join tonight at 7:00pm for a virtual rally on housing!  Hear from local leaders, including Councilwoman Alicka Ampry-Samuel and Attorney Yolande Nicholson, on Congresswoman Clarke's work on the…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 10:25 PM

[enclosed] absentee voting instructions

Team, In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Cuomo signed two critically important executive orders to ensure all New Yorkers are able to vote safely on Tuesday, June 23. First, every New Yorker is now able to vote absentee in our June 23rd primary election – even if you usuall…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 2, 2020 at 11:24 AM

Coronavirus Updates

May 2, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, The number of positive cases of reported people with COVID-19 in NYC has reached more than 150,000 this week. Our essential workers are true heroes and I thank each of you for service. We all must continue to rema…
  Yvette (iPhone) · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 11:30 PM

bumping this

Team — I wanted to make sure you had a chance to see Ross’s email. Our campaign is doing everything it can to adapt to this crisis. And in Congress, I am fighting day and night to ensure that our community has the resources it needs to weather this crisis. But now, if you are in a position t…
  Ross Williams · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 2:19 PM

what I’m looking at

Friend — With everything going on, I hope this email finds you in good health and good spirits. As Yvette’s Finance Director, my job is to ensure the campaign has what it needs to keep our operations going. And while this crisis has caused us to drastically change our plans, our campaig…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 10:45 PM

the endorsements keep on coming

Hi — I’ve got some exciting news: We’ve secured another MAJOR endorsement! I am honored to share with you that we have won the support of the Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC, New York City’s first and only citywide LGBTQ+ organization. Their work on the state and local level to ensure…
  John Lewis · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 10:40 PM

let me explain

Friend — In a minute, I’m going to ask you to stand with me and support Yvette Clarke’s reelection campaign. But first, let me explain why she deserves your help. Stand with John Lewis and Support Yvette Clarke →  CHIP IN NOW → Our civil rights and the right to vote ar…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 10:35 PM

let me be honest with you

Friend — I’ll be upfront: At the end of this email, I am going to ask you to support my reelection campaign. But first I want to explain why I need your help. COVID-19 has changed the way we’re approaching our June 23rd primary election. We are: Pivoting our campaign to be entirely re…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Coronavirus Updates & Resources

April 25, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District: Thank you for keeping up the good fight against this pandemic. We all know that there’s nothing New Yorkers can’t handle. I can’t thank you all enough for the sacrifices you’ve made to practice social distancin…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 10:30 PM

We need your support now more than ever

Friend, In a minute, I’m going to ask you — if you can — to make your first contribution to my reelection campaign. But first, I want to talk to you about why this election is so important. As you know, Brooklyn is an epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. Our communi…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 11:15 PM

We must protect our healthcare workers [action needed]

Our medical professionals are fighting a war — the worst of which is being fought in hospitals right here in Brooklyn — and they are doing it despite critical shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE), ICU beds, and ventilators.  Healthcare workers are bravely going into battle e…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 2:18 PM

Happy Earth Day! [please read]

Happy Earth Day, friend! It’s so crucial that we take care of our planet, not just today but every day — for the sake of our natural resources, wildlife, and even our own survival. Climate change has far-reaching effects on our community, such as more frequent and severe natural disast…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 10:15 PM

re: the post office needs your help

Did you see Yvette’s email, friend? The postal service needs our help — but President Trump has signaled he would reject any plan providing them with much-needed relief. Will you join Yvette and sign our petition right now demanding Trump agree to save the post office when the bill gets…
  Clarke, Yvette · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 11:30 PM

the post office needs your help

Friend — Earlier this month, a Brooklyn postal worker who believes they contracted COVID-19 on the job became ill.  In response, I co-authored a letter to the Postmaster General demanding that every postal worker has access to personal protective equipment — it’s the least we can do for…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Coronavirus Updates & Resources

April 18, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District: Thank you to all the heroes braving their lives to bring us health care, food, transportation, mail and packages and more. I am appreciative of the sacrifices you’ve made to adhere to social distancing to keep …
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Black Maternal Health Week

Friend, Last week, I authored an op-ed on how COVID-19 is negatively impacting black women at a disproportional rate. This week, we raise the alarm on yet another issue, Black Maternal Health. I wanted to take a moment here to discuss how Black mothers and women fare in our nation’s hea…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 4:27 PM

TONIGHT @ 5:15 : Mental Health Tele-Town Hall

We are dealing with heightened levels of stress and emotion during this coronavirus pandemic. Tonight Congresswoman Clarke is hosting a telephone town hall on how to support one’s mental health during these difficult times. Congresswoman Clarke will be joined by NYC First Lady Chirlane …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Mental Health Tele-Town Hall Tomorrow

We are dealing with heightened levels of stress and emotion during this coronavirus pandemic. Tomorrow evening Congresswoman Clarke is hosting a telephone town hall on how to support one’s mental health during these difficult times. Congresswoman Clarke will be joined by NYC First Lady…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 5:15 PM

DYK Health Care in Our Community is tied to the Census?--Join Tonight's Census Tele-Town hall

TONIGHT! Join Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) for a telephone town hall on how to fill out the 2020 Census to ensure that everyone in our community is counted. During this coronavirus pandemic, more than ever we are seeing how resources in our community, like funding for health c…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Tonight at 6❗❗ Tech Tele-Town Hall

TONIGHT! Join Congresswoman Clarke & Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks for a telephone town hall about helpful technological resources during coronavirus. Submit your questions now to [email protected]. WHO: Host Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Commissioner G…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 11:25 PM

TOMORROW: Tech Tele-Town Hall During COVID

Join Congresswoman Clarke & Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks for a telephone town hall tomorrow evening about helpful technological resources during coronavirus. WHO: Host Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks – Federal Communications Commis…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
April 12, 2020 at 10:30 PM

re: Would you feel safe heading to your polling place?

Team — Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered a huge victory for voters by allowing all New Yorkers to vote absentee in the June 23rd primary election.  But now we must ensure that American, regardless of the state they live in, can vote-by-mail this November. And the only way to do th…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Coronavirus Updates & Resources

  April 11, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, In times of uncertainty, I know one thing is for sure- I am so proud to represent my community in Congress. Thank you for all the sacrifices you all have made to keep central and south Brooklyn safe, healt…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Would you feel safe heading to your polling place?

Team, I’ll come right out and say it: We need a national vote-by-mail program implemented immediately to ensure the integrity of the 2020 election. COVID-19 has upended our way of life, but we cannot let upend our democracy and the right to vote. New York has pushed its presidential pr…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 11:19 AM

TONIGHT! ✅ Brooklyn Parents: Your Remote Learning Questions Answered

Submit questions now: [email protected] Tonight (Monday) at 6 p.m., Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a telephone town hall with education professionals to provide the community with helpful information and strategies to navigate the current remote learning period wh…
  Yvette (personal) · [email protected]
April 5, 2020 at 10:25 PM

re: Thank you, medical professionals

Friends — I wanted to make sure you had a chance to sign our card to the medical professionals battling the coronavirus on the frontlines. We are forever indebted to their bravery and personal sacrifice during this crisis. If you haven’t yet, please take a moment to add your name to our card …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 5, 2020 at 4:10 PM

🚨 BROOKLYN PARENTS: Remote Learning Tele-Town Hall Tomorrow (Monday)

Submit questions now: [email protected] Monday at 6 p.m., Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a telephone town hall with education professionals to provide the community with helpful information and strategies to navigate the current remote learning period while schools…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 4, 2020 at 1:43 PM

Coronavirus Updates

  April 4, 2020 Dear NY-09, The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in NYC continues to rise, including in Brooklyn. Vulnerable New Yorkers who have symptoms can call 1-844-NYC-4NYC to connect with services and schedule testing. As a reminder to slow the spread of the virus, conside…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 8:43 PM

Remote Learning Telephone Town Hall

Submit questions now: [email protected] Monday at 6 p.m., Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a telephone town hall with education professionals to provide the community with helpful information and strategies to navigate the current remote learning period while school…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Thank you, medical professionals

Friends, Our medical professionals are fighting a war — one which our country was unprepared for. And in spite of drastic shortages in personal protective equipment, ICU beds, and ventilators, they are working around the clock to ensure everyone receives the best care possible. So, we …
  Rep. Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 10:41 PM

resources

Team — I know there is a lot of anxiety surrounding the spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and I want to assure you that I am closely monitoring the risk to our community.  I’m in regular contact with local health and public safety officials to make sure we’re doin…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Census Day!

Team — Today is Census Day! The Census happens once every ten years and it determines how federal funds are distributed to various communities. These funds are allocated based on population, so if you don’t take the Census, you’re telling the government to spend less money on your commu…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 1:45 PM

How to Census (while social distancing)

Today is National Census Day As we are spending time inside to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, we can use this time to help our community receive the resources we need in the future by completing the 2020 Census (while still practicing social distancing). Many in Central and South …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 11:10 PM

National Paid Sick Leave

Folks, leaders in Albany took decisive steps to pass emergency 14-day paid sick leave for anyone who is quarantined because of COVID-19, and Congress passed similar legislation shortly after that applied to companies with less than 500 employees. But here’s the thing: It shouldn’t take …
  Yvette’s iPhone · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 6:47 PM

re: How are you doing, friends?

Folks,  I reached out the other day to ask you to share your thoughts and concerns regarding COVID-19 with me. Thank you to everyone who has done so -- I will continue to carry your stories with me as I fight to ensure Brooklyn families are able to access the resources we need to weather this…
  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…