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  Team Nydia · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Last chance to defend the Constitution

Nydia is working tirelessly every day, whether in Washington or New York, to stand up to the Trump Administration and fight for her constituents.  Friend,Nydia is working tirelessly every day, whether in Washington or New York, to stand up to the Trump Administration and fight for her constituents. …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
April 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM

The first 100 days

Dysfunction has been running rampant through Washington, and President Trump has only been in office for 100 days.  Friend,Dysfunction has been running rampant through Washington, and President Trump has only been in office for 100 days.There is a lot on the line today, friend. Tariffs are raising p…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Tariffs and high prices

This week—unsurprisingly—President Trump posted falsities about prices going down. As always, Trump is lying through his teeth.  Friend,This week—unsurprisingly—President Trump posted falsities about prices going down. As always, Trump is lying through his teeth.Grocery prices are still skyrocketing…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
April 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM

No kings, no dictators

President Trump is attempting to be the king of the United States. He is defying court orders, even from the Supreme Court, and taking powers away from Congress.  Friend, President Trump is attempting to be the king of the United States. He is defying court orders, even from the Supreme Court, and t…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Getting to work

There has been nothing but chaos since Trump took office in January. Every day it seems like a new crazy headline makes the news cycle and more of our rights, benefits, and jobs are being cut.  Friend, There has been nothing but chaos since Trump took office in January. Every day it seems like a new…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Calling out corruption

Just over 80 days in, it is already crystal clear that the Trump Administration is rife with corruption.  Friend, Just over 80 days in, it is already crystal clear that the Trump Administration is rife with corruption. Trump is even firing the Inspectors General who are supposed to look for this fra…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
April 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Justice For All

Trump’s Administration has continued to commit human rights abuses and illegally deport migrants in his misguided quest to rid our country of the immigrants who make it so great.  Friend, Trump’s Administration has continued to commit human rights abuses and illegally deport migrants in his misguide…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Tariffs up, economy down

Since President Trump unveiled his truly unhinged tariff plans on over 90 countries—including islands where the only inhabitants are penguins—the economy has been in a free fall.  Friend, Since President Trump unveiled his truly unhinged tariff plans on over 90 countries—including islands where the …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Standing up for Social Security

Since the Trump Administration and DOGE started slashing and burning our government agencies and programs, Social Security has faced many attacks.  Friend,Since the Trump Administration and DOGE started slashing and burning our government agencies and programs, Social Security has faced many attacks…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Keeping NYC healthy

The cuts from the Trump Administration just keep coming. The next agency to be dismantled is the Department of Health and Human Services.   Friend,The cuts from the Trump Administration just keep coming. The next agency to be dismantled is the Department of Health and Human Services. That’s right—th…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Quarter 1 report:

Today is the last day of my fundraising deadline and I need your support. As we’ve seen these past few months, I need all the help I can get when it comes to taking on the Trump Administration.  Friend, Today is the last day of my fundraising deadline and I need your support. As we’ve seen these pas…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Not backing down

I am fired up to resist the current administration and protect New Yorkers from Donald Trump’s wrath.  Friend, I am fired up to resist the current administration and protect New Yorkers from Donald Trump’s wrath. From protecting our immigrant communities to fighting for lower everyday costs, I’m com…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Happy Birthday, Nydia!

Today is Nydia’s birthday and the first day of our end-of-quarter fundraiser!  Friend,Today is Nydia’s birthday and the first day of our end-of-quarter fundraiser! Nydia has been in Congress for over 20 years and she has been fighting for working families for even longer. She has never given up on u…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Fighting for Main Street

Elon Musk and his DOGE bros have thrown our country into chaos. Their newest target for paralyzing cuts to the federal government? The Small Business Administration. Friend, Elon Musk and his DOGE bros have thrown our country into chaos. Their newest target for paralyzing cuts to the federal governm…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
March 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM

Thank you for celebrating with me

This week, President Trump gave his first joint address of his second term, and of course it was full of his usual postering and lies. Friend, To everyone who joined me for my birthday party on Wednesday: Thank you for coming! I was joined by New York City electeds as well as my amazing special gues…
  Antonio Reynoso · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Happy Birthday La Luchadora!

Join me in celebrating the matriarch of the New York progressive movement and La Luchadora: Rep. Nydia Velázquez! Friend, Join me in celebrating the matriarch of the New York progressive movement and La Luchadora: Rep. Nydia Velázquez!Nydia has been my mentor throughout my political career so I know…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
March 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM

New special guest!

Great news—there’s a new special guest coming to Nydia’s birthday party this year! New York Attorney General Leticia James will be joining us! Friend, Great news—there’s a new special guest coming to Nydia’s birthday party this year! New York Attorney General Letitia James will be joining us!Nydia w…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Did you hear? You’re invited!

My annual birthday fundraiser is ONE WEEK away! Friend, My annual birthday fundraiser is ONE WEEK away!Sign up here to join the celebration >>> RSVP to my birthday celebration! This year, House Democratic Whip, Rep. Katherine Clark, and former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection B…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM

I’ve had enough of the lies

This week, President Trump gave his first joint address of his second term, and of course it was full of his usual postering and lies. Friend, This week, President Trump gave his first joint address of his second term, and of course it was full of his usual posturing and lies.This speech was a glori…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM

You’re invited!

It’s that time of the year again! Nydia’s birthday is THIS MONTH and we can’t wait to see you at her Birthday Party on March 19th! Friend, It’s that time of the year again! Nydia’s birthday is THIS MONTH and we can’t wait to see you at her birthday party on March 19th! RSVP here to join in on the fu…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM

In for a fight

My end-of-month fundraiser ends tonight at midnight and I am gearing up to push back against all the nonsense coming out of the Trump Administration. Friend, My end-of-month fundraiser ends tonight at midnight and I am gearing up to push back against all the nonsense coming out of the Trump Administ…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM

We are not for sale

The GOP is trying to make cuts to Medicaid and Social Security so they can pay for tax cuts for the 1% and their mass deportation efforts. Friend, The GOP is trying to make cuts to Medicaid and Social Security so they can pay for tax cuts for the 1% and their mass deportation efforts.The Congression…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM

I need your support

With the Trump Administration and the Republican Party in Congress unleashing chaos in our government, I am staying strong and committing to delivering results for the American people. Friend, With the Trump Administration and the Republican Party in Congress unleashing chaos in our government, I am…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Wading through the chaos

Since President Trump and his newest best friend, Elon Musk, took office last month, there has been an onslaught of crazy comments and even more unhinged than usual rhetoric creating chaos in Washington. Friend, Since President Trump and his newest best friend, Elon Musk, took office last month, the…
  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Rep. Velázquez February Update

In this issue: A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM

TODAY: Town Hall with Rep. Velázquez

I will be holding an in-person community town hall on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Celebrating diversity

Recently we have seen countless attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.  Friend, Recently, we have seen countless attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. The rhetoric, perpetuated by President Trump, is not only offensive but will shrink our workforce exponentially.Presid…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Standing up for working families

Donald Trump ran on the promise to implement tax cuts that benefit the 1%. As we’ve seen, it is clear that Donald Trump doesn’t care about working families.  Friend, Donald Trump ran on the promise to implement tax cuts that benefit the 1%. As we’ve seen, it is clear that Donald Trump doesn’t care a…
  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Town Hall with Rep. Velázquez

I will be holding an in-person community town hall on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Defending our kids’ futures

As “President Musk” and President Trump continue their destructive tirade through our federal agencies, the next one on the chopping block is the Department of Education.  Friend, As “President Musk” and President Trump continue their destructive destruction through our federal agencies, the next on…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Stopping President Musk

I didn’t know when the American people elected Donald Trump to be President, that we would actually be ruled by the unelected "Bureaucrat", Elon Musk.  Friend, I didn’t know when the American people elected Donald Trump to be President, that we would actually be ruled by the unelected "Bureaucrat," …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Your last chance to donate

My end-of-month fundraiser ends tonight at midnight and I still need to hit my goal so I’m fully prepared to take on the MAGA cult.  Friend, My end-of-month fundraiser ends tonight at midnight and I still need to hit my goal so I’m fully prepared to take on the MAGA cult. Chip in to my campaign her…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
January 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM

My end-of-month fundraiser

The 119th Congress has begun and my Democratic colleagues and I are fired up to push back against the MAGA cult invading Washington.  Friend, The 119th Congress has begun and my Democratic colleagues and I are fired up to push back against the MAGA cult invading Washington.I’m sure you’ve been inund…
  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…