Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 8:45 PM

🎈Last Chance - Party Tomorrow!

It’s the final countdown, 24 hours until party time – Representative Jamie Raskin has his ticket, do you?  Friend, It’s the final countdown, 24 hours until party time – Representative Jamie Raskin has his ticket, do you?You don't want to miss out on the party of the year to celebrate the birthday of…

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  Rep. Jamie Raskin · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Will I get to meet you at Nydia’s Birthday Party? I hope so!

For six years, I have had the pleasure of serving in the House of Representatives alongside Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez.   Friend,For six years, I have had the pleasure of serving in the House of Representatives alongside Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez.   As you know, Nydia is a force to be reckone…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM

FWD: Join us on April 25 to celebrate Nydia’s Birthday!

Did you see our invite earlier this week? Next week is the best party of the year, and we want to make sure you don't miss it!   Friend,Did you see our invite earlier this week? Next week is the best party of the year, and we want to make sure you don't miss it!  On Thursday, April 25, join Rep. Jam…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 15, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Join us on April 25 to celebrate Nydia’s Birthday!

On Thursday, April 25th, we’re throwing a party to celebrate Nydia’s birthday, and we hope you can join us!   Friend, On Thursday, April 25th, we’re throwing a party to celebrate Nydia’s birthday, and we hope you can join us!  We are so excited to welcome Nydia's friend and esteemed Congressmember J…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 12, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Lowering Costs for Working Families

The Inflation Reduction Act is working hard for you, and now I need your help to continue this path of progress. Your contribution of $20 today is crucial in securing a Democratic majority in both Congress and the White House.   Friend, Two years ago, President Biden—with the support of Congressiona…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Fixing the courts.

Donald Trump appointed over 200 anti-abortion, conservative judges—who were hand-picked by pro-life groups—to federal courts, ensuring that abortion protections are rejected and abortion bans are passed.  Friend, Donald Trump loves bragging about how he overturned Roe v. Wade. The fact of the matter…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 10:45 PM

No more hidden fees

During President Biden’s State of the Union, he faced the companies that charge these fees head-on, promising to take on the unfair fees during his term.   Friend, Have you ever bought concert tickets or paid a late credit card payment, only to be bombarded with hidden junk fees, astronomically rai…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Midnight tonight – FWD: Things are heating up.

Before tonight’s fundraising deadline, will you give to our campaign and show support for our efforts?  Friend, Yesterday, Nydia laid out the stakes of this election. From economic recovery to health care, voters will decide the future of leadership on these and many other vital issues this November…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 30, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Things are heating up.

This year’s general election is November 5th, and with every passing day, the consequences of this election become clearer.   Friend, This year’s general election is November 5th, and with every passing day, the consequences of this election become clearer. This administration has put our economy on…

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  Antonio Reynoso · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Feliz Cumpleaños, Nydia! 🎂

Today, I hope you will join me in wishing the matriarch of our New York progressive movement and our congresswoman, Nydia Velázquez, a Happy Birthday!   Friend,Today, I hope you will join me in wishing the matriarch of our New York progressive movement and our congresswoman, Nydia Velázquez, a Happy…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 8:45 PM

A failure of leadership

Our congress has been the most unproductive in modern history.   Friend,The 118th Congress began on January 3, 2023, and since that date, the Republican leadership has failed on every count, and the consequences of their failure have fallen on the American people.Our congress has been the most unpro…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 25, 2024 at 12:15 PM

20 Retirements and Counting

It’s time for Democrats to step in.    Friend,So far, over 20 House Republicans have announced they are retiring, some at the end of the 118th Congress, some this week.Now, this alone isn’t strange – House members retire all the time when they’re termed out of key leadership roles or to run for high…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Shhh – Nydia’s Birthday is Next Week!

One week from today, March 28, is our fearless Representative Nydia Velázquez’s birthday – will you join us to wish her a Happy Birthday?    Friend,One week from today, March 28th, is our fearless Representative Nydia Velázquez’s birthday – will you join us to wish her a Happy Birthday? All year lon…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 12:45 PM

👎 New York Republicans

Democrats have a chance to flip five New York House seats in this fall’s election – and we will not let it pass us by.   Friend, Democrats have a chance to flip five New York House seats in this fall’s election – and we will not let it pass us by.  Right now – from Long Island to Syracuse – Democrat…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 2:45 PM

What I’d like to be a part of Women’s History.

We need a majority in the House that believes women deserve autonomy over their own healthcare decisions.    Friend,Maternal mortality.  Unequal pay for equal work. Workplace sex-based discrimination.The fight for reproductive rights.For the last eight years, women have had their rights stripped awa…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 9:45 PM

You pay more taxes than the 1%

For the last three years, Democrats in Congress have worked with the President to get our economy back on track.   Friend, Warren Buffett is famous for many things, including his statement that he paid a lower tax rate than his secretary. It was true then and it is true now. The wealthiest Americans…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Everything we’re working for

To move forward together, we need all hands on deck to ensure we win back the House, hold the Senate, and re-elect President Biden. Will you join this effort?   Friend,Getting rid of junk fees.  Reinstating reproductive rights. Passing common-sense gun reform. Capping the annual cost of prescription…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 4:46 PM

What are you doing with your extra day?

All the time I think, I could really use another day.    Friend,All the time I think, I could really use another day. Between working against an extreme Republican majority in Congress, spending time with my incredible constituents in NY-7, and keeping up with my friends and family – time is always …

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

February 28, 2024 at 8:46 PM

$150 Billion

Let’s get real leaders back in the House majority and back to holding the wealthy and corporations accountable for their fair share,   Chip in to support Nydia’s re-election campaign before February’s end-of-month deadline.  We’re taking back the House starting right here in New York.Friend, Over …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 27, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Broken Promises

No matter your generation, odds are you’re worried about saving enough for retirement; that is, if you think you’ll retire at all. And for those without savings, their Social Security will be their only source of income.Friend, No matter your generation, odds are you’re worried about saving enough f…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Travis Scott, Kim Kardashian & Elon Musk

What do Travis Scott, Kim Kardashian, and Elon Musk have in common?Friend, What do Travis Scott, Kim Kardashian, and Elon Musk have in common?They topped the list of private jet emission producers in 2023.*Last year, the top 30 private jet users took 2,646 flights, producing 71,816,100 kilograms of …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 9:45 PM

The Republican Agenda

Often, you’ll hear elected officials say that a budget is a values document. Friend, Often, you’ll hear elected officials say that a budget is a values document. People will run their mouths all day, every day, about what matters to them, but their true beliefs shine through where they prioritize or…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 3:15 PM

The sweetest treat of all

I am feeling the love for my Democratic colleagues in the House, and I sent them a few treats to show my appreciation: Friend,Happy Valentine's Day! This year, more than ever before, I am feeling the love for my Democratic colleagues in the House, and I sent them a few treats to show my appreciation…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 12, 2024 at 6:45 PM

A special election

Remember – call, text, email, WhatsApp, or send a courier pigeon to your friends and family in NY-3 and make sure they’ve voted for Tom. Friend,Tomorrow is Election Day for NY-3 on Long Island and Queens, and it is so important that everyone exercises their right to vote, elects Tom Suozzi back to C…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 10, 2024 at 9:35 PM

We know a scab when we see one

We need a Congress and President that works for the people, not one that works for one man. When UAW President Shawn Fein endorsed Joe Biden for re-election, he said plainly and clearly what we all know: “Donald Trump is a SCAB. Donald Trump is a billionaire, and that's who he represents. If Donald …

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Student Debt Relief

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, My Congressional Progressive Caucus colleagues and I have made student debt cancellation a priority. Progressives were out front with activists and borrowers, pushing for executive action to cancel student debt.…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 9:45 PM

The only way.

The only way to guarantee access to safe and legal abortion, no matter the case, is through federal abortion protection. Friend, Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, 14 states have passed full abortion bans. In these 14 states, the bans specify that an exception can only be made i…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 5:45 PM

First Deadline

This is the year to make it count.   Friend, This is the year to make it count.In just over nine months, voters across the country will head to the ballot box to make a choice. They will choose between two futures. One future where we have a president and Congress that uphold the values of our Democ…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 10:16 PM

It doesn’t have to be this way

In this year’s elections, we can take back our House and build on that progress to better protect our communities from gun violence. And we need your help to do it.  20% of adults, and 33% of Black or Latino adults, report knowing someone who has died due to gun violence. 25% of adults report knowin…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 5:46 PM

A record year.

In 2023, the Small Business Administration received 5.5 million business applications – a record number for the third consecutive year.  Friend, Every week, I email you to lay out one of the many reasons we need to get a Democratic majority back in the House, increase our majority in the Senate, and…

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Congresswoman Velázquez End of the Year Update

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, January 2024: Congresswoman Velázquez End of the Year Update In this issue:  A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez Community Funding Bringing the Biden Administration to NY-7 Reproductive Rights Improving Public…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 11:15 PM

New year, same Republican chaos

With great power comes great responsibility, and Republicans have proven that they are not up for the job.  Friend, It may be a new year, but MAGA House Republicans haven’t made any meaningful progress in working together to keep our government open. For the third time in just over eight months, Hou…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Bill’s Books

Book bans have erupted in our country in recent years due to the divisive rhetoric conservative leaders in politics and the media have been spouting.  Friend, In recent years, book bans have erupted across our country due to the divisive rhetoric spouted by conservative leaders in politics and the m…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 5:16 PM

A finer world to live in.

This year, to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the King Center is asking us to think about what we can do to shift the cultural climate.  "Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of y…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 13, 2024 at 3:16 PM

First up, NY-3

NY-3’s communities in eastern Queens and Long Island will finally have the chance to elect a real representative on February 13th in a special election to replace Chief Con-man, George Santos.  Friend, NY-3’s communities in eastern Queens and Long Island will finally have the chance to elect a real …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 10, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Saving SNAP

Programs like SNAP are vital to millions of New Yorkers and tens of millions of families across the United States Poverty is a policy decision. Homelessness is a policy decision. Hunger is a policy decision.  Friend,  2.8 million New Yorkers, including 851,000 children, rely on the Supplemental Nutr…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 8, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Keeping our focus

Join me in working to flip our House back to Democratic control right here in New York.Friend,  Last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Texas Supreme Court ruling that mothers in medical emergencies cannot receive life-saving abortions. Florida’s highest public health official cited…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 7:15 PM

FWD: Countdown

One last time before midnight, we’re asking you to chip in to help re-elect Nydia and power our work across New York to elect Democrats and take back the House.Friend,  One last time before midnight, we’re asking you to chip in to help re-elect Nydia and power our work across New York to elect Democ…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Countdown

Here in New York, our communities across the state have a real shot of making the difference that will bring back a Democratic majority back to the House. Friend,  Tomorrow, when we’re all with family or friends counting down to midnight to start 2024, our team will be counting on you to help us end…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Are you ready for it?

… to elect Democrats and take back the House in 2024, of course! What, did you think this was a Taylor Swift email? Friend, Swiftie or not, we need every hand on deck to elect Democrats across New York and take back the House in 2024.  This year, we’ve told you–too many times to count–how ineffecti…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM

New Year's Resolution

In the New Year, I hope you will commit to working harder than ever to ensure we get Democrats elected into the Majority in 2024. Friend,  The time is upon us to think about what we want to bring into the New Year – and if you’re struggling to come up with a good New Year's resolution, don’t worry; …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 9:45 PM

2023 in Review

It would be easy to get stuck thinking about the inaction that the failed Friend, What a wild year to look back on. It would be easy to get stuck thinking about the inaction that the failed Republican leadership caused, but the truth is we got a lot done, no thanks to them. Despite challenges that w…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 5:30 PM

🌗🌤️🌔

I’m going to make this the shortest email of the year. Friend,  It’s the shortest day of the year, so I’m going to make this the shortest email of the year. No matter how many hours of daylight we have, we need everyone working around the clock to help us win back the House majority for Democrats i…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Got Milk?

Apparently, there’s a war on whole milk in this country. And last Wednesday, Republicans sounded the alarm.Friend,  Apparently, there’s a war on whole milk in this country. And last Wednesday, Republicans sounded the alarm.This war is so ferocious and so damaging that our top priority, in the final …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 8:46 PM

We’re ready to lead.

Democrats are ready to lead. Friend,  Yesterday, Speaker Johnson sent the House home and called a recess on Congressional activities until January….Speaker Johnson sends us home early every chance he gets, even though there is certainly still plenty for Congress to be working on. His inability to le…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 3:16 PM

🚨“Speaker Mike Johnson hauls in $1 million for NY GOP”

The path to winning back the House runs straight through New York. Donate today to show your commitment to flipping these seats back to blue and taking back the House in 2024.Friend, Last week, House Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson flew up to New York and helped raise $1 million for New York Republicans, …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 8, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Here at home

Will you commit to supporting Democrats in 2024?Friend,  Sometimes, the work of our government in Washington, D.C., can feel a million miles away from the realities we face in our day-to-day lives here in New York.  But this year, our office secured over $15 million for real programs that support me…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 10:45 PM

365:1

To get greater accountability in pay, to ensure workers and their unions are protected, and to create a better future for our working families, we must come together to ensure Democrats take back the House in 2024. Friend,  Over the last four years, CEO pay at the Big Three automakers rose 40% compa…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 3:15 PM

FWD: There is so much more to do.

On Tuesday, Nydia laid out for you why today is so important. Friend,  On Tuesday, Nydia laid out for you why today is so important. With every fundraising deadline comes a public report that gives the press, our supporters, and our opponents a look into the strength of our campaign. We need to hit …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM

There is so much more to do.

Let’s make sure Democrats across the country, and especially those in our home state of New York, have the resources they need to win and show the nation how we put people over politics. Friend, On November 9, 2022, House Democrats came together to start our plan to take back the House in 2024. Whil…

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