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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
January 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Protecting NYC from MAGA

Since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President on Monday, he has already signed sweeping executive orders on immigration, diversity programs, the trans community, and more.  Friend, Since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President last week, he has already signed sweeping executiv…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
January 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM

Preparing for the next four years

Donald Trump has officially been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, and I know you might be feeling scared.  Friend, Donald Trump has officially been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, and I know you might be feeling scared. Since taking office, the Preside…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
January 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Keeping America healthy

Over the past few weeks, President Biden and the Democrats have had many healthcare wins—signifying which Administration actually cares about making Americans healthy.  Friend, Over the past few weeks, President Biden and the Democrats have had many healthcare wins—signifying which administration ac…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
January 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM

Preparing for Trump 2.0

Next week, Donald Trump will be sworn in for the second time as he starts his second term as president.  Friend, Next week, Donald Trump will be sworn in for the second time as he starts his second term as president. I’m getting ready for four years of chaos and destruction. Can you chip in to my c…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
January 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Defending Social Security

Social Security has been in the news a lot recently, and I’ll tell you why.  Friend, Social Security has been in the news a lot recently, and I’ll tell you why. It’s because while the GOP threatens to make cuts to the program, the Democrats are working to protect it even further. The new Republican …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
January 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM

New year, new Congress

It’s a new year and with that, a new Congress has commenced  Friend, It’s a new year and with that, a new Congress has commenced. I was honored to be sworn in last week as your representative for another term.After casting our votes for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to lead us through this next Congress, Vic…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Last day to donate

I’ve been writing to you the past few days to remind you that my final fundraiser of the year is live.  Friend, I’ve been writing to you the past few days to remind you that my final fundraiser of the year is live. Today is your last chance to donate to my campaign and help me fight back against Don…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Your chance to fight back

Tomorrow is the last day of 2024 and the last day to donate to my end-of-year fundraiser.  Friend, Tomorrow is the last day of 2024 and the last day to donate to my end-of-year fundraiser. I have already written to you about the dangers of Donald Trump, his Project 2025 plans, and what the GOP-cont…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Preparing for battle

The end of the year is here and my last fundraiser of the year is on.  Friend, The end of the year is here and my last fundraiser of the year is on. I am getting ready to take on Donald Trump and his MAGA army over the next term, and I need your support. Can you chip in $25 today to help me get read…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 22, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays, NY-07! I hope you’re surrounded by loved ones this week, eating and enjoying each other’s company, and exchanging gifts.   Friend,Happy Holidays, NY-07! I hope you’re surrounded by loved ones this week, eating food and enjoying each other’s company, and exchanging gifts.These next fe…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Buckling in for a fight

We’ve already seen a preview of what’s in store for Donald Trump’s second term and the Republican trifecta coming to Washington in January.  Friend, We’ve already seen a preview of what’s in store for Donald Trump’s second term and the Republican trifecta coming to Washington in January. From unhing…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 17, 2024 at 12:31 AM

Protecting Social Security

The Republican Party is attacking Social Security again.  Friend, The Republican Party is attacking Social Security again. With their newly elected Republican trifecta, these threats are becoming more serious—meaning your hard-earned Social Security is at risk.Social Security is something that hardw…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 12, 2024 at 12:46 AM

Join a union!

As the holidays approach and we all finish up our shopping, I wanted to remind you of the joys of buying union-made products and joining labor unions at your workplace.   Friend,As the holidays approach and we all finish up our shopping, I wanted to remind you of the joys of buying union-made produc…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 8, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Fighting back

While we reflect on the year, I want to reiterate how proud I am of you and the rest of my constituents for continuing to help us invest in our community.   Friend,I hope you are enjoying the beginning of the holiday season and taking the much needed time to rest and relax surrounded by loved ones. …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 5, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Protecting our immigrant communities

The next four years are going to be difficult for immigrants.  Friend, After seeing signs for “mass deportation now” at the Republican National Convention this year, it should come as no surprise that Donald Trump is pushing for these extreme, xenophobic policies as he prepares for his second term.…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 27, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

The holidays are a time to be surrounded by people you love and give back to the community.   Happy Thanksgiving, friend!I hope you’re taking the time this week to be around loved ones and think about what you're grateful for this year.The holidays are a time to be surrounded by people you love and…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 11:05 PM

The Trump Administration

Over the past couple of weeks, we have been standing by as Donald Trump makes some of the most dangerous and unhinged cabinet appointments we’ve seen in presidential history.  Friend,Over the past couple of weeks, we have been standing by as Donald Trump makes some of the most dangerous and unhinged…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Where do we go from here?

I know the past 10 days have been difficult for many of us. The results of the election were not what we wanted or expected, but that doesn’t mean we can sit back for four years waiting for change.  Friend,I know the past 10 days have been difficult for many of us. The results of the election were n…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 7, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Tuesday’s results

Thank you for electing me to another term as your Congresswoman, NY-07! Although we received disappointing results on Tuesday, I am honored that you all have entrusted me with representing you in Congress.  Friend,Thank you for electing me to another term as your Congresswoman, NY-07! Although we re…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

It’s Election Day!

It’s Election Day and our last chance to vote for Kamala Harris for President and Democrats for Congress.  Today is the day, friend!It’s Election Day and our last chance to vote for Kamala Harris for President and Democrats for Congress. To find your polling location go here >>> Polls are …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Two days left

The week of Election Day has finally arrived.  Friend, The week of Election Day has finally arrived. In just two days, we will cast our ballots and try—again—to save our democracy from extremists.After years of political scandals, impeachments, felony convictions, lies, and hate, we can make our voi…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Happy Halloween, New York!

Today is Halloween but nothing is scarier than a second Donald Trump term. On the spookiest day of the year, I’m thinking about the scariest policy platform we’ve ever seen: Project 2025.  Friend, Today is Halloween but nothing is scarier than a second Donald Trump term. On the spookiest day of the …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Early voting begins tomorrow!

Early voting in New York starts tomorrow! If you won’t have time on November 5th, voting early is a wonderful way to make sure your voice is heard and your vote is counted.  Friend, Early voting in New York starts tomorrow! If you won’t have time on November 5th, voting early is a wonderful way to m…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Remember to turn your ballot over

If you’ve already had the chance to look over your ballot, you will find several ballot initiatives you get to have your say on.  Friend, If you’ve taken part in voting by mail, you may have already received your ballot. If you’ve already had the chance to look over your ballot, you will find sever…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Make your voting plan

We have just over two weeks until Election Day and early voting opens in New York this Saturday. Before you head to the polls, it is vital you have a voting plan in place.  Friend, We have just over two weeks until Election Day and early voting opens in New York this Saturday. Before you head to the…
  Janelle Stelson · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM

PA-10 Is a Toss-Up!

We just got HUGE news: The Cook Political Report has officially moved our race to a TOSS-UP.  Hi friend, it’s Janelle Stelson. We just got HUGE news: The Cook Political Report has officially moved our race to a TOSS-UP. But with just 17 days left until Election Day, we cannot afford to slow down. Th…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM

The truth about Project 2025

Election Day is almost here and I wanted to reach out to remind you of the threats we are facing from another Trump presidency.  Friend, Election Day is almost here and I wanted to reach out to remind you of the threats we are facing from another Trump presidency. Project 2025—the policy plans that …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Vote for the future

I’m sure you’ve been inundated with emails about this election and how it is the most important election of our generation. I cannot emphasize enough, however, how true these statements are.  Friend, I’m sure you’ve been inundated with emails about this election and how it is the most important elec…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Flip the House

Without a Democratic majority in both the House and Senate, the GOP is going to put a stop to all of the legislation that the Democrats want to pass for our constituents.  Friend, Over the course of this election season, I have told you the importance of getting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the Whi…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM

In four weeks…

In four weeks, Americans will have the opportunity to cast their votes and decide the path our country will go on for the next four years and beyond.  Friend, In four weeks, Americans will have the opportunity to cast their votes and decide the path our country will go on for the next four years and…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Support down-ballot races

We are almost a month out from Election Day and the presidential race is not the only election we have to support.  Friend, We are almost a month out from Election Day and the presidential race is not the only election we have to support. Across the country, there are down-ballot races that need ou…
  Peggy Flanagan · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 3:00 AM

I’ve known Tim Walz for 20 years. Here’s the secret to his success:

I’ve known Tim for twenty years, and I’m going to let you in on the secret to his success.   Peggy Flanagan here, Tim Walz’s partner in justice (lieutenant governor). I’ve known Tim for twenty years, and I’m going to let you in on the secret to his success. But first, if you’re proud of Tim’s perfo…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 7:01 PM

FWD: less than 40 days to go

This is our final message to remind you of our end-of-quarter deadline that ends tonight Friend, This is our final message to remind you of our end-of-quarter deadline that ends tonight. As we head into October, it is vital we continue to fight to elect a Democratic majority in the House, hold the S…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Our final deadline

September is almost over and with that, our final end-of-quarter deadline. There are only a few days left to donate—can you chip in?  Friend, In New York and around the United States, we have the opportunity to flip House seats and take back control of Congress. Democrats are running down-ballot rac…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Time is running out

September is also coming to a close and that means our final end-of-quarter deadline is upon us. Can you chip in now to help me take back our Democratic majority in Congress?  Friend, Did you see my last message? I was writing to you to remind you that in less than 40 days we will be voting in the m…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 11:45 PM

less than 40 days to go

September is almost over and with that, our final end-of-quarter deadline. There are only a few days left to donate—can you chip in?  Friend, There are less than 40 days left until Election Day. That means we have 39 days to ensure we win big in November and elect Democratic majorities in Congress a…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 24, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Flipping seats in New York

We can win back our majority in Congress by winning seats across New York State. On Election Day, we have the opportunity to take back the seats we lost two years ago, but only if we hit the ground running today.  Friend, We are in the final stretch before Election Day arrives on November 5th. In ju…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 22, 2024 at 6:45 PM

Summer in the city

This summer, I spent time around NY-07 talking to constituents and working to improve the district. Throughout Brooklyn and Queens, my constituents are putting on events and advocating for their communities—and I am so pleased that I get to join them.  Friend, This summer, I spent time around NY-07 …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 19, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Spread hope, not hate

I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of the hate being pushed by Republican leaders. As your Congresswoman, I’m focused on the issues facing my constituents, but the GOP doesn’t seem to agree with that strategy.  Friend, Thanks to Vice President Harris, Democrats are energized about Election Day. M…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 8:15 PM

The next 50 days

Today marks 50 days until Election Day and it couldn’t be more important that we have all hands on deck through this final push.  Friend, Today marks 50 days until Election Day and it couldn’t be more important that we have all hands on deck through this final push. With only six weeks left to go, i…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Supporting small businesses

Small businesses are the backbone of this country. In a city as diverse as New York City, small businesses are what keeps the New York economy going.  Friend, Small businesses are the backbone of this country. In a city as diverse as New York City, small businesses are what keeps the New York econom…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Latinos con Kamala

The Latino community is one coalition that is going to secure victory for the Democrats. We are often counted out—but the Latino community has the power to change this election and bring home wins for Democrats up and down the ballot.  Friend, Ever since Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for Pr…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Housing is a human right

I think we can all agree that housing is a human right that everyone in this country deserves. Unfortunately, in the United States, that is not the reality for many families.  Friend, I think we can all agree that housing is a human right that everyone in this country deserves. Unfortunately, in th…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Don’t be a scab

This past weekend was Labor Day, and with that, a celebration of workers across the country who fight for better working conditions.  Friend, This past weekend was Labor Day, and with that, a celebration of workers across the country who fight for better working conditions. We also honor those who …
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 9:15 PM

FWD: Do you feel that energy?

We need your support if we are going to take back the House and make sure Kamala and Tim reach the White House.   Friend—have you seen our last two emails?Nydia just got back from the Democratic National Convention and she is even more fired up than before to win this election in November.  We need …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Let’s get to work

Tomorrow is the final day of August, and with it comes our end-of-month deadline. We need to raise as much money as we can over the next two months so we can elect a Democratic majority to Congress and send the Harris-Walz ticket to the White House.  Friend,I’m still trying to catch my breath after …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Do you feel that energy?

I can confidently say that the Democratic Party is ready to send Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the White House!  Friend, Last week’s Democratic National Convention was a celebration of hope for the future. All week, Democrats took to the stage to get us fired up for Election Day, and I can confident…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We work for you

I’m writing today to remind you that your lawmakers and politicians work for you.  Friend,As election season continues, I thought I would take a moment to remind you of something that the GOP often forgets. I’m writing today to remind you that your lawmakers and politicians work for you. Our democra…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 9:30 PM

What a week!

What a week it has been in Chicago supporting the Democrats and rallying around the Harris-Walz ticket!  Friend,What a week it has been in Chicago supporting the Democrats and rallying around the Harris-Walz ticket! All week, I met with my fellow Democrats and listened to members of our party pave t…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 6:31 PM

An economy that helps you get ahead

Democrats have a plan to invest in middle-class families and bring costs down -- but we need a Democratic majority in Congress to join Democratic control of the White House and Senate in order to make it happen.  Friend,While Donald Trump continues to push for more tax cuts for corporations and the …