Nydia Velázquez: “Another example of this unequal treatment is the community disaster loans that were included for Puerto Rico in the…”

We would never accept it if the NYPD operated in masks without names or badges—and we shouldn't accept it from ICE either.

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

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.

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?