Nydia Velázquez: “We must acknowledge that our nation's security and well-being is directly linked to that of the Caribbean nations.”

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.

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

Do you trust Elon Musk with your most personal financial information, tax records, your Social Security numbers?