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When U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman ran for Congress last year, he positioned himself far left of his predecessor, Eliot Engel, advocating for progressive ideas like universal health care. However, since Bowman arrived in Congress, he’s worked hard to find common ground with establishment Democrats — like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — to get some of his progressive agenda items passed.

Eight months in, Bowman is just getting started

Going from being a Bronx middle school principal to walking the halls of Congress in less than a year’s time would feel like a whirlwind for most people. But Jamaal Bowman has taken this exact transition in stride. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 8/7/21

Guaranteed power for everyone

Should electricity remain a utility — or should it be a right? more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 6/13/21

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman is under attack again from Hebrew Institute of Riverdale rabbi Avi Weiss over his support of a bill intended to restrict how Israel uses its American aid money.

Weiss attacks Bowman over congressman's support of 'anti-Israel' legislation

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman is backing a congressional bill many say already is dead on arrival that intended to restrict American financial aid to Israel. But one outspoken critic of the congressman apparently has had enough, pushing an online petition condemning Bowman's move. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 4/19/21

Bowman, Warren call for America to support care

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman has joined forces with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren on a new resolution they say will dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy while improving conditions and compensation for care workers. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 3/6/21

Jamaal Bowman ousted longtime incumbent Eliot Engel in the U.S. House of Representatives last June, joining a growing progressive movement started, in part, by U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Bowman wants to push federal dollars to tackle pressing issues like the coronavirus pandemic, especially inside minority communities he feels are being under-served.

Bowman ready to make progressive waves on Hill

It might not be the kind of news House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to hear, but The Squad — an unofficial group of progressive members of Congress led by U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — expanded a bit this election cycle with a few new members, including the newly sworn in U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 1/10/21

Moving trucks were outside U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel's district office on Johnson Avenue this past Tuesday, clearing out as 2020 comes to a close. His successor, Congressman-elect Jamaal Bowman, is set to be sworn into Engel's old seat on Jan. 3.

Bowman still looking for the right path

Jamaal Bowman is set to be sworn in as the 16th Congressional District’s next representative in just a couple weeks. But he’s still being asked about an exchange that happened right here in the pages of The Riverdale Press last summer. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 12/26/20

Squad opposes White House role for Rahm

President-elect Joe Biden is just getting started filling essential cabinet roles for his incoming administration. Yet already, he’s facing pressure from the more progressive wing of the Democratic Party over plans to find a role for former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel at the White House. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 11/27/20

During his campaign, Jamaal Bowman was up against powerful incumbent Eliot Engel. But Bowman says the power comes from his constituents, and he’s ready to ‘fight like hell’ to improve their lives from Washington.

Bowman introduces a new age in House

It’s almost impossible to dispute. New members of Congress don’t have as much experience or power as their veteran colleagues. And because of that, they might not be as effective. more

By KIRSTYN BRENDLEN | 11/22/20

CNN analyst has deep Riverdale roots

Election Day dragging into “election week” might have been torturous for those just wanting to know whether Joe Biden would pull out the win against President Donald Trump for the White House. But for those who like to nerd out about numbers — hours and hours of debate surrounding vote counts was a dream come true. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 11/13/20

Barack Obama endorses Bowman

Electing Democrats used to be something Barack Obama did all the time. And two terms as President of the United States isn’t going to stop that. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 8/6/20

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