Nydia Velázquez: “A decade ago our nation faced one of the greatest economic downturns in history, and stared into the abyss of another…”

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.

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?

Republicans want to cut vital food and healthcare support programs to pay for a tax cut for billionaires and large corporations. The GOP wants working families to pay for their billionaire handouts.

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