Hudson Today

Rep. Rob Menendez, who represents New Jersey’s 8th district in the U.S. Congress, has been active on social media discussing various local and national issues. His recent tweets address cybersecurity concerns, support for educational initiatives, and recognition of municipal achievements in equality.

On December 2, 2024, Rep. Menendez highlighted a recent ransomware attack on the City of Hoboken, emphasizing the necessity to protect local governments from cyber threats. As a member of the Homeland Security Committee's Cybersecurity Subcommittee, he stated his commitment to equipping communities with essential tools to safeguard critical systems and services. "The recent ransomware attack on @CityofHoboken highlights the urgent need to protect local govts from cyber threats."

Later that day, Menendez expressed his enthusiasm for meeting with the Bayonne High School Model UN team as they prepared for an international conference in Dubai. He conveyed pride in their representation of New Jersey and the United States at this global event. "Excited to spend the morning with the @BayonneHigh Model UN team as they get ready to head to Dubai for the Harvard Model UN conference!"

On December 3, 2024, Rep. Menendez congratulated Hoboken and Jersey City for achieving perfect scores in the LGBTQ+ Municipal Equality Index. He praised these milestones as a reflection of ongoing efforts toward inclusivity and welcomed their role as national examples in advancing equality. "Congrats to @CityofHoboken & @JerseyCity on perfect scores in the LGBTQ+ Municipal Equality Index!"