Grace Meng

Kicking 5.5 million Americans off food assistance apparently wasn’t enough.

The Trump Administration is now targeting another 6.3 million Americans on food assistance while it continues letting billionaires off the hook.

Democrats will fight to restore SNAP benefits. Families struggling to afford groceries need help putting food on the table—not more barriers to getting it.

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Sae Joon Park called America home for nearly 50 years and bravely served our nation. After working to turn his life around following mistakes after his military service, he deserved compassion—not separation from his loved ones.

I recently gathered local leaders, organizations, and members of the Korean American community to commemorate Governor Hochul’s decision to grant him a pardon, which I supported. I’m grateful to everyone who has advocated for him and continues to fight for his return.

I spoke to Sae Joon recently and I told him how deeply our community is rooting for him. A former Bayside resident, he has an invitation to join me for Korean food in Queens when he returns.

This pardon is worth celebrating, but our work is not finished. I will keep fighting until he is reunited with his loved ones here at home.

Let’s bring him home!

FYI, New Yorkers: The state’s unemployment insurance system is offline for a major upgrade expected to last 9–12 days, beginning Nov. 2.

During this period, online and phone services are unavailable, including filing claims and certifying weekly benefits. Payment delays are expected, but NYSDOL says all benefits due will be paid once the upgrade is complete.

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Veterans Day is almost here. Honoring those who served means taking action.

It’s time for Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act so combat-injured veterans don’t have to forfeit retirement pay to receive VA disability benefits. They’ve earned both.

@SpeakerJohnson, bring this bill to the House Floor ASAP.

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This Diwali, I’m wishing everyone celebrating in Queens and beyond joy, prosperity, and light.

My Diwali Day Act would make this joyous holiday a federal holiday—recognition that is long overdue.

The racist, anti-Hindu disruption in Seattle stands against the spirit of Diwali. Everyone deserves to celebrate safely and freely. We must stand together against this bigotry and hate in all its forms.

May light triumph over darkness, and hope over hate.