Nationally, more than one million Asian American entrepreneurs create jobs in their communities, helping fuel local commerce. In New York, we have seen firsthand how this community has helped drive our economy forward through hard work and ingenuity. — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
Historically and culturally, New York City and our entire nation simply would not be the same without the infusion of Asian traditions. Whether it is food, art, language or any other facet of cultural life, Asian Americans have made our… — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
Because of Obama ... DREAMers who are American in every way except on paper no longer live under the shadow of deportation. — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
Nationally, more than one million Asian American entrepreneurs create jobs in their communities, helping fuel local commerce. In New York, we have seen firsthand… — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
For small businesses to thrive, they require an environment that is conducive for growth. — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
For families to access affordable housing, they often need legal representation that takes their side against abusive landlords. — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month provides us all an opportunity to reflect upon this communitys many contributions and to celebrate its bright future. — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
Too often, the landlord-tenant relationship is unbalanced with all the power on the side of unscrupulous landlords. — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
There are people out there who don't like me, and that's because I speak out the way I feel. — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
Historically and culturally, New York City and our entire nation simply would not be the same without the infusion of Asian traditions. Whether it… — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month provides us all an opportunity to reflect upon this community's many contributions and to celebrate its bright future. — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
Of course, preserving the American dream has always meant creating opportunity for the most recently arrived Americans - those who have come here from… — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
Fair and affordable housing is a basic right for all New Yorkers and all Americans. — Nydia Velazquez Copy Share Image
