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May 5, 2016

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

"On Cinco de Mayo we pay tribute to the heritage of Mexican Americans and the victory of those Mexicans who fought to defend their nation against the French army.


May 2, 2016

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that Puerto Rico would today default on a $422 million debt payment:


May 2, 2016

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding Asian Pacific American Month, which is observed in May:

“Those of us from New York City know that our diversity is our strength -- and Asian Americans are an important part of our nation’s beautiful cultural tapestry.


April 29, 2016

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding news reports of a brutal attack in Chinatown in which, according to media reports, a restaurant owner was beaten after defending a waitress:


April 28, 2016

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today applauded new Department of Justice rules providing greater oversight on investigations related to national security. The new rules come after several high profile cases in which Chinese American scientists were wrongfully accused of espionage. Those charges were subsequently dropped.


April 28, 2016

Washington - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement regarding lower estimates for funding for Red Hook Flood Protection:


April 20, 2016

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the Passover Holiday:

“To all my friends and neighbors observing Passover, I want to wish a Zeesen Pesach and a joyous celebration with family and friends.


April 15, 2016

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-07) released the following statement following the New York City Council Land Use Committee’s vote on the Mayor’s Rezoning Plan for East New York:


April 7, 2016

Washington, DC – The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) changed its automated customer phone system today to offer Asian language options including Mandarin and Cantonese. The agency’s announcement comes a week after Rep. Nydia M.

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March 31, 2016

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-07) has written the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) calling for improvements to the agency’s Customer Contact Center automated system. In her letter, Velázquez, who represents Manhattan’s Chinatown and Sunset Park, noted that the automated phone system does not sufficiently meet the needs of Asian-language speakers.