Dear Friends, 

As we close out 2025 and enter into the new year, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your voice in Congress.  

This year brought the beginning of Trump’s second term as President. Across the country we said we would fight Trump in the halls of Congress, in courtrooms, and in our communities. 

In Congress, I voted against Trump's Big Ugly Bill, opposed his disastrous policies that gutted the federal workforce and eliminated environmental and civil rights efforts, and proudly joined a near-unanimous vote to release the Epstein Files. 

In court, more than 526 lawsuits were filed by people all across the country directly challenging Trump’s lawless and unconstitutional acts. I joined several amicus briefs, including one in defense of birthright citizenship which Trump senselessly attacked, and one to oppose the unjust firing of FTC Commissioner Slaughter, which was part of Trump’s efforts to consolidate power. We recently won a court case forcing the Trump Administration to allow Congressional inspections of ICE detention facilities. 

In our community, I marched with fellow New Yorkers at the No Kings protest. I spoke at rallies to blast Trump’s disastrous actions, like freezing $18 billion for NYC public transit, decimating the Environmental Protection Agency, and attacking the LGBTQ+ community. We fought back against his effort to eliminate congestion pricing and were able to maintain vital funding to improve our subways. 

Read my report

I put together this end of year newsletter to share the great work my staff and I are doing for New Yorkers across the 12th district.  

Here are some of the highlights: 

My office closed over one thousand cases to help New Yorkers with federal agencies – whether it was helping to get a passport, a White House tour, or to receive social security checks on time. On average, it has taken my team only 42 days to close a case and help constituents with a federal agency. 

I requested more than $30 million to invest in projects around the community – including $3 million to improve accessibility and safety at Ralph Bunche Park, $3 million to upgrade affordable housing at the Thomas Apartments, and $2 million to repair and improve pedestrian pathways throughout Central Park. 

We responded to thousands of letters from Manhattanites and held 11 town hall meetings! It was great to talk to so many of you across the district. 

I cast more than 300 votes on the House floor. 

I introduced 9 bills to tackle crucial issues – including bills to federally decriminalize marijuana and correct historical injustices, to improve helicopter safety, and to prevent acts of violence in the West Bank and punish those who commit such acts, regardless of nationality.  

It has been my honor to represent you in Congress this year. 

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, New York!  

Sincerely,