Nydia Velázquez: “We need to put more money into the Public Housing Capital Fund, the Section 8 program, and affordable housing programs.”

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

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

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.