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April 18, 2012

Maloney Secures Half Million For FDR Park

Congressmember Carolyn Maloney presented a check from the federal government for $500,000 to officials charged with creating the new Franklin Delano Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island.

Maloney made the presentation at the April 12 ceremony to Ambassador William J. vanden Heuvel, chair of the Four Freedoms Park Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer Sally Minard and Executive Director Gina Pollara. The congressmember was joined by Councilmember Jessica Lappin, state Assemblymember Micah Kellner and, Erik Bottcher, special assistant to Governor Andrew Cuomo.

“The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park will be a beautiful, mustsee attraction for Roosevelt Islanders, New Yorkers, and visitors from all over the world. I am proud to have helped lead the successful effort to secure federal funds to support the creation of this extraordinary amenity,” said Maloney, who has represented Roosevelt Island in Congress since 1993.


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  • Hillary Clinton

    "Carolyn Maloney has been a tireless and effective advocate for women in America and abroad. I applaud her ongoing efforts to highlight issues affecting women and to fight for solutions that improve women's lives."

  • Christine Quinn

    "She's led the way on so many issues important to women -- from fighting for pay equity to passing family and medical leave to ensuring women across the country have access to birth control. Carolyn Maloney is a trailblazer who keeps blazing new trails."

  • Gloria Steinem

    "No one knows just how many perpetrators of sexual violence have been identified through DNA evidence thanks to Carolyn Maloney and the funding the Debbie Smith Act provides. We're fortunate to have Carolyn in Congress breaking new ground in the fight to reduce violence against women."

  • Emily's List

    “Congresswoman Maloney has been a leader in Washington and a tremendous advocate for New York City. She has earned a reputation as a tireless supporter for women and families and the protection of a woman’s right to choose..."

  • Nicholas Kristof

    "One of the great champions of women around the world on issues ranging from sex trafficking to reproductive health."

  • Joseph Stiglitz

    "While I am critical of Congress, kudos have to be given to Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, co-chair of the Joint Economic Committee, for her efforts..."

  • Eleanor Smeal

    "It's one thing to vote the right way on choice. It's another to be a true pro-choice leader, as Carolyn Maloney continues to be on every issue that affects women's reproductive freedom and health. We're lucky to have her voice in Congress."

  • The Village Voice

    "Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney [has] been a tiger in the House on every dollar due New York."

  • Speaker Nancy Pelosi

    "Due to her leadership, Congress has passed and President Obama has signed into law her credit card reform bill, which will provide significant consumer protections."

  • New York State AFL-CIO

    "Throughout her career in public service, Carolyn Maloney has been a leader in fighting for the issues important to working people. Working men and women in the 14th Congressional district, across this city, and throughout this state have no greater champion for their cause than Carolyn Maloney."

  • Rep. Jose Serrano

    "No one understands our country's need for comprehensive immigration reform more than Carolyn Maloney. She has been a strong partner and a true advocate for our country's many immigrants and their families."

  • Rep. Mike Honda

    "Carolyn Maloney is a strong advocate for family-based immigration reform. As a co-sponsor of my Reuniting Families Act, she works hard to break down bureaucratic barriers and reunite families of legal immigrants."

  • Mayor Ed Koch

    "She’s the kind of responsive, independent and tenacious representative New Yorkers need. She has my complete support."

  • Elizabeth Holtzman

    “In my career in public service, I have known few who can match Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney’s record of legislative accomplishments. When it comes to shepherding important bills through Congress, she’s in a class of her own.”

  • Bill Clinton

    "Carolyn’s outstanding record of service and her mile-long list of accomplishments are rare. We need her creative, persistent effectiveness in Congress. Especially now, with all the work she’s done on financial issues. There’s no one better suited to continue fighting for the American consumer."

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