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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) wrote today to Mayor Bill de Blasio requesting a meeting to discuss the continued closure of Park Row. Park Row at Chatham Square has been closed to traffic since 9/11, a situation that has isolated Chinatown and caused economic hardship for local businesses.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding Yom Kippur:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led seventeen of her House colleagues in calling on regulatory agencies to investigate whether Wells Fargo’s unethical cross-selling practices and illegal opening of secret accounts extended to its small business lending division.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding Hurricane Matthew:

“All of us are praying for those in Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republican impacted by this destructive hurricane. New York has thriving communities of immigrants from all these nations and our hearts break for the victims and their families.

Washington, DC – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today released their “Congressional Scorecard”, which rates members of Congress’ voting records on key issues for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) received a “100%” rating from the organization, underscoring her ongoing support for equality for all Americans.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today wrote to the leadership of FOX News Channel decrying a recent segment that demeaned Asian Americans. Velázquez’s district includes Chinatown, where the piece was filmed. The text of the letter is below.

October 6, 2016

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez has written the Richmond Police Department regarding the death of Mr. Quan Zheng, a 34-year-old Chinese American who recently relocated from New York City to Chesterfield County, Virginia. Many in New York’s Asian community have suggested that Mr.