Nydia Velázquez: “My colleagues on the other side of the aisle constantly use this fact to call for dramatic spending cuts”

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?

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.

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.