Nydia Velázquez: “We stand united in praying for our colleagues, the staffers and the police injured, and we extend our profound thanks to…”

If their operations are legitimate and above-board, why is there a need for anonymity, and why don't they need warrants to come onto private property?

Dozens of homes and businesses across Queens and the surrounding boroughs suffered major damage, and many are still working to get back on their feet.

I urge my colleagues not to engage in knee-jerk reactions that set back our real progress toward creating a more equitable criminal justice system.

You know how we win? Not by chanting, but by knocking on doors.