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New York City
fromCity & State NY
6 days ago

Nydia Velazquez leaves huge shoes. Who wants to fill them?

A competitive progressive primary will follow Nydia Velázquez's retirement as candidates vie to replace the Puerto Rican congresswoman in a leftist Brooklyn-Queens district.
New York City
fromThe Intercept
5 days ago

Nydia Velazquez Hears Calls for Generational Change, Setting Up a Fight on the Left in New York

Longtime Representative Nydia Velázquez retires, citing young progressive momentum and a desire to pass the torch, creating a competitive open seat in Brooklyn.
US politics
fromQNS
6 days ago

Queens/Brooklyn Rep. Nydia Velazquez announces retirement after 33 years in office - QNS

Rep. Nydia Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican elected to Congress, will not seek reelection after completing her 16th term, concluding a pioneering career.
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fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Velazquez, immigrant advocates seek No Masks for ICE' at Lower Manhattan rally | amNewYork

Legislation seeks to prevent ICE agents from wearing masks during arrests to enhance accountability and restore trust in immigrant communities.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

NYC Congress members fume after being denied access to ICE detainment centers in Lower Manhattan: This is not Russia' | amNewYork

Congressmembers Velazquez and Espaillat were denied access to an immigrant detention center in NYC, raising concerns about oversight and transparency.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Rep. Velazquez Aims to Recognize National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week

Rep. Nydia Velazquez introduced a resolution to designate April 13-26 as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week, honoring arts in education.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Congresswoman and Allies Endorse 3 Mayoral Candidates to Stop Cuomo

Progressive Democrats in Brooklyn endorse candidates to challenge Cuomo's lead in mayoral race.
Nydia Velazquez believes New Yorkers need a leader with integrity and steady leadership.
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