Nydia Velázquez: “I would implore you that you send to us any request that you consider is essential in order to perform your…”

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.

I am committed to working in a bipartisan manner to enact legislation that assists small businesses.

The SBA fosters a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, one that offers free or low-cost counseling and training to small business owners throughout the country.