Because of Obama ... DREAMers who are American in every way except on paper no longer live under the shadow of deportation. — Nydia Velazquez Deportation 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… — Nydia Velazquez American Copy Share Image
For small businesses to thrive, they require an environment that is conducive for growth. — Nydia Velazquez Business Copy Share Image
For families to access affordable housing, they often need legal representation that takes their side against abusive landlords. — Nydia Velazquez Access 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… — Nydia Velazquez Asian Copy Share Image
Too often, the landlord-tenant relationship is unbalanced with all the power on the side of unscrupulous landlords. — Nydia Velazquez Landlords 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 Because 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.… — Nydia Velazquez American 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… — Nydia Velazquez American Copy Share Image
Of course, preserving the American dream has always meant creating opportunity for the most recently arrived Americans - those who have come… — Nydia Velazquez Always Copy Share Image
Fair and affordable housing is a basic right for all New Yorkers and all Americans. — Nydia Velazquez Affordable Copy Share Image