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Brooklyn, N.Y.—Yesterday at the Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) joined representatives from the Mayor's Office of Food Policy, the Farm Service Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, local food pantries, food producers, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs to discuss solutions to the food insecurity crisis facing over one million New Yorkers.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led ten Members of Congress in sending a letter to the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to urge the department to phase out agricultural pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges through a rulemaking process.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade:

Washington D.C.—Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has announced the just-passed House bill, The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), includes federal resources to study and report on the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the Newtown Creek.

New York, New York – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today that five organizations in New York's 7^th District will receive $10.8 million in State and Nationalfunding.

New York, NY—Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting of Daniel Enriquez on a Q train in Lower Manhattan.

"On Sunday, another life was taken too early because of senseless gun violence in our community. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and members of our community who adored Mr. Enriquez. I join the entire Park Slope community in mourning this tragic loss.

Queens, N.Y.—Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting of Anna Torres in Ozone Park, Queens.

"Yet another life has been stolen due to senseless gun violence in our communities. My heart is broken for the family, friends, and neighbors who cherished Ms. Torres. I join the entire Ozone Park community in mourning this tragic loss.

Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has released the following statement in response to today's Supreme Court ruling on United States v. Vaello Madero: