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New York, NY – Today, ten Brooklyn lawmakers from the U.S. Congress, the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly wrote the New York City Council, opposing Industry City's rezoning application in Sunset Park.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in honor of Rosh Hashanah:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement regarding news that the Trump Administration is releasing funding for Puerto Rico's electrical grid:

Legislation Follows Court Ruling Upholding Florida Law

Immigrants at California Detention Facility Report Respiratory Issues, Nosebleeds, Other Ailments

Says Half-Measure is Inadequate, Renews Call for Legislative Solutions

Judiciary Committee Approves Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act

Washington, DC – Led by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), three New York City lawmakers are calling on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to postpone the City's 2020 Tax Lien Sale, currently slated for September 4, 2020. New York City's Department of Finance annually sells liens of residential properties that have unpaid debts on property taxes, water bills, and other costs. When liens are sold to entities like collection agencies, this can result in homeowners' fees and interest of up to 18 percent.