Nydia Velázquez: “It might raise some interesting questions where we, through legislation, could provide some relief and regulations”

When agents hide their faces and identities they create chaos, fear, and open the door to abuse.

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.

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.

Today’s groundbreaking is the culmination of years of organizing by residents and community leaders for solutions to North Brooklyn's housing crisis.