Nydia Velázquez: “We must also realize this is a public issue as well, and I encourage everyone to plan, prepare, and to not panic.”

the Republicans on the Appropriations Committee approved an estimated $131-billion cut to the topline spending level for Fiscal Year 2024

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 must confront the challenges that cause timelines of project approvals to grow, particularly lack of agency staffing, however, undermining the agencies responsible for protecting our environment is not the solution.

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.