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Washington, DC –A new grant for NYU Lutheran Medical Center will greatly enhance access to oral health care for HIV patients at Sunset Park Health Council, Inc., Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today. A community health center, the facility is located within Velázquez's Brooklyn district.

"Community Health Centers provide care to our city's most vulnerable populations," said Velázquez. "In neighborhoods where individuals often face a lack of health care services, these centers can be the difference between receiving quality care and none at all."

Washington, DC- In the wake of disturbing results of high lead levels in New York City public schools, Democratic members sent a letter today to Education Chancellor Carmen Fariña urging additional steps to address the contamination.

Washington DC- The top Democrat on the House Small Business Committee, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), today unveiled an array of legislative proposals aimed at igniting small business growth and entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico. The economically beleaguered island has suffered from soaring unemployment, spiraling government debt and elevated poverty rates over the last decade. Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, said the legislation would advance entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico on a number of fronts, helping create greater opportunity on the island.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that a Special Counsel has appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein:

"I am pleased the Deputy Attorney General appointed a Special Counsel, something I have been calling for since December. Mr. Mueller is well suited for this role and brings the necessary impartiality and commitment to upholding the law.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Reverend Thomas Vose Daily, Bishop Emeritus of Brooklyn:

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the fire at Beth Hamedrash Hagodol Synagogue:

"This sacred place of worship was an important part of our community's and neighborhood's local history. Its loss is a saddening turn of events for all New Yorkers and residents of the Lower East Side.

Washington, DC – At a roundtable discussion in Brooklyn Friday, Rep. Nydia M Velazquez (D-NY) heard from Asian American community representatives on their local and national policy priorities.

"Asian Americans are a critical component of the economic success of New York City and the vibrancy and diversity of our city," Velázquez noted. "I am proud that I represent so many New Yorkers of Asian descent."