Nydia Velázquez: “It sends a message to Putin and cybercriminals around the world that the United States, in coordination with its allies…”

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

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

We need to bring a national standard to ICE agents, and we need to bring transparency and accountability.

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.