Nydia Velázquez: “The state of our nation's public housing system has become a public health crisis.”

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

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?

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.

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.