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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Grace Meng discusses air safety, community, and culture in recent tweets

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Grace Meng U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Grace Meng U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Grace Meng, a U.S. Congress member representing New York's 6th District since 2013, took to social media to share her recent activities and views on pertinent issues. Meng, who succeeded Gary Ackerman and has a background in law from Yeshiva University, frequently engages with her constituency through her online presence.

On March 27, 2025, Meng highlighted the importance of air traffic controllers and safety professionals in aviation safety. She shared her concern over workforce cuts, stating, "Air traffic controllers & safety professionals protect our planes, passengers, pilots, & flight attendants every day. We've experienced firsthand the devastating impact that cuts to their workforce can have." She further shared her involvement in discussions on Capitol Hill regarding this issue.

In another tweet from the same day, Meng shared a brief, personal sentiment supporting New York’s baseball team, the Mets, with the phrase, "Ya Gotta Believe. #LGM".

Later, Meng expressed her participation in a cultural event celebrating Greek independence, noting her district's Greek community. She stated, "Honored to join Ambassador Ekaterini Nassika to celebrate Greek Independence Day! My district is home to a vibrant Greek community & I'm proud to celebrate their culture & heritage each year."

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