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Nydia Velázquez: “Dozens of homes and businesses across Queens and the surrounding boroughs suffered major damage, and many are still…”

On the recordJuly 2, 2026
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.
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Nydia Velázquez
Democratic · New York

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Representative Velázquez on the impact of flooding in Queens.

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