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2006Top of Page
September 6, 2006 -- Velazquez Statement on Health of 9/11 First Responders
June 28, 2006- Media Advisory: Velázquez and Serrano to Host Joint Citizenship Workshop
June 16, 2006- Velázquez Secures $600,000 in House for Local Priorities
June 15, 2006- Velázquez Fights to Protect Housing Opportunities for New York City Residents
June 9, 2006- Velázquez Calls for Investigation into Death
May 1, 2006- Velázquez Statement on HIV/AIDS Funding in New York City
April 27, 2006- Velázquez Statement on White House Task Force Report Regarding Status of Puerto Rico
March 31, 2006- Velázquez Pushes to Preserve Historic Site as City Landmark
February 2, 2006- Velázquez Reacts to State of the Union Address
January 27, 2006- Velázquez Celebrates Start of Chinese New Year
2005 Top of Page
December 19, 2005- Velázquez Immigration Amendment Passes House
November 18, 2005- Velázquez Announces $850,000 for Local Projects
November 9, 2005- Velázquez Secures Nearly $2 Million for Local Initiatives
October 28, 2005- Velázquez Calls on Bush Administration to Review Post-Hurricane Housing Policies
October 12, 2005- Velázquez Reintroduces Welfare Reform Bill
September 26, 2005- Velázquez, Serrano, Gutierrez to Seek Answers in Ojeda Rios Killing
July 29, 2005- Velázquez Brings Home Nearly $20 Million for NYC Transportation Projects
July 12, 2005- Velázquez Reintroduces Hispanic Serving Institutions Improvement Act
July
1, 2005- Velázquez Protects Safe and Affordable Housing for New
York City Residents
June 29, 2005- Velázquez Creates Affordable Housing Opportunities for Working Families
June 17, 2005- Velázquez: Radiac's Withdrawal of Application a Win for Williamsburg
May 21, 2005- Velázquez Calls for Reopening of Brooklyn Firehouses
May 20, 2005- Velázquez Reintroduces Deferred Annuity Bill
May 16, 2005- Velázquez Applauds Park Row Reopening as Progress for Chinatown
April 21, 2005- Velázquez Fights on for Healthier Environment
April 4, 2005- Velázquez Statement Commemorating the Life of Pope John Paul II
March 31, 2005- Velázquez Hosts Free Grants Workshop on Housing
March 29, 2005- Velázquez to Award $300,000 to Good Old Lower East Side, Inc.
March 18, 2005- Media Advisory: Velázquez to Award $1 Million for Fulton Street Improvement Project
March 11, 2005- Velázquez Secures Nearly $27 Million for Local Transportation Projects
February 11, 2005- Velázquez Urges Diocese to Reconsider School Closings in Brooklyn and Queens
February 8, 2005- Velázquez Welcomes the Chinese New Year
January 31, 2005- Velázquez Hosts Free Grants Workshop on Education and the Arts
Janaury 14, 2005- Velázquez Demands Equal Access to Health Care in NYC Hospitals
2004 Top of Page
December 28, 2004- Velázquez Statement on the Passing of Philip T. Nolan
November 23, 2004- Congress Approves Over $4 million for Velázquez Priorities
October 29, 2004- Velázquez Urges Queens District Attorney to Investigate Murder
October 20, 2004- Velázquez Helps Secure Over $8.3 Million for Brooklyn Schools
June 30, 2004- Velázquez Calls for Increased Environmental Protections for Hispanic Community
June 9, 2004- Velázquez Congratulates MRBW on $100,000 Federal Grant
May 28, 2004- Velázquez Fights for Section 8 Vouchers
May 27, 2004- Velázquez Announces $100,000 for Local Art Organizations and Education
May 11, 2004- Martha Stewart Goes to Bushwick
April 22, 2004- Velázquez Fights for Healthier Environment
April 16, 2004- Velázquez Speaks Out Against Forced Free Labor for Public Housing Residents
March 29, 2004- Velázquez Statement on Death of Salvador Acevedo Colón
March 23, 2004- Velázquez Urges Tenant Protections
March 18, 2004- Local Sunset Park Organization Testifies Before Congress
March 11, 2004- Velázquez: We Need Job Creation in New York
March 11, 2004- Velázquez Unveils National Housing Counseling Legislation
March 10, 2004- Velázquez Demands Use of Federal Funds to Reopen NYC Firehouses
March 3, 2004- Velázquez Votes 100% for Seniors
February 26, 2004- Velázquez Criticizes OCC Budget Request
February 25, 2004- Velázquez Votes for the Environment
February 3, 2004- Velázquez: Bush's Budget Leaves our Communities Behind
January 29, 2004- Media Advisory: Velázquez to Speak at Lower East Side Tax Program Launch
January 28, 2004- Velázquez Applauds Win for Sunset Park, Brooklyn
January 27, 2004- Velázquez Brings Home $2 Million for District
January 16, 2004- Velázquez Demands Exemption for Poland from New Fingerprinting/Photo Requirements
2003 Top of Page
December 19, 2003- Velázquez to Attend Rally for Fair Wage Victory
December 19, 2003- Velázquez Congratulates NYC Garment Workers on Fair Wage Victory
November 24, 2003- Velázquez Opposes GOP Medicare Reform Bill
November 24, 2003- Velázquez Statement on 'Corporal Marcus Rodriguez Way'
October 24, 2003- Velázquez to Speak at Womens Entrepreneur Conference
October 21, 2003- Velázquez Statement on the Death of Former Governor of Puerto Rico, Luis A. Ferré
October 21, 2003- Velázquez Announces $3.6 Million for Local Brooklyn Organizations
October 21, 2003- Velázquez Announces $480,000 for Local Lower East Side Organizations
October 6, 2003- Velázquez Requests GAO Investigation into the EPA
September 19, 2003- Velázquez Decries Housing Cuts
September 2, 2003- Newsday Op-ed, For Many in NY, Labor Day was Jobless Day
August
14, 2003- Velázquez Demands HUD use 9/11 Disaster Funds for Affordable
Housing
August 6, 2003- Velázquez Congratulates Chinatown for Park Row Lawsuit Win
July 28, 2003- Velázquez Amendment Restores Voucher
July 25, 2003- Velázquez Fights to the Finish for Head Start
July 24, 2003- Velázquez Makes Changes to SBA Disaster Loan
July 16, 2003- Velázquez Calls on NYCHA to Address Housing Crisis Gripping NYC
July 16, 2003- Velázquez Announces $250K for Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
July 10, 2003- Velázquez Calls Investigation into Alleged Abuse at Metropolitan Detention Center
July 10, 2003- Media Advisory: Velázquez to Attend Brooklyn Waterfront Tour
July 7, 2003- Velázquez Announces $1.9 Million in Funding for Second Avenue Subway Project
June 26, 2003- Velázquez Secures $630,000 for Affordable Housing Grants
June 18, 2003- Velázquez Secures $650,000 for Betances
June 6, 2003- Velázquez Initiates GAO Investigation of SBA Disaster Loan Program
June 4, 2003- Media Advisory: Velázquez to Initiate GAO Investigation of SBA Disaster Loan Program
June 3, 2003- Velázquez Unveils Hispanic Serving Institutions Improvement Act
May 30, 2003- Velázquez Legislation Helps Public Housing Residents Get Jobs
May 30, 2003- Velázquez to Give Commencement at New York City College of Tehchnology
May 28, 2003- Velázquez Introduces Legislation to Help Public Housing Residents Get Jobs
May 21, 2003- Velázquez Proposal Promotes Homebuyer Education
May 14, 2003- Velázquez to Co-Host "Paying for College" Workshop
May 13, 2003- Velázquez Hosts Annual Brooklyn Chamber Legislative Summit in D.C.
May 13, 2003- Local Brooklyn Organization Honors Velázquez
May 9, 2003- Velázquez Opposes GOP Tax Plan
May 6, 2003- Op-Ed, The Baltimore Sun, The Little Engine
May 2, 2003- Velázquez Voices Support for Park Row Lawsuit
May 1, 2003- Media Advisory: Velázquez to Award $375,000 to Woodhull Medical Health Center
April 30, 2003- Velázquez Calls on Federal Agencies to Ease Impact of SARS in Chinatown
April 22, 2003- Security Concerns Addressed at Public Forum
April 3 , 2003- Velázquez Named Hispanic Business "Woman of the Year"
April 1, 2003- Velázquez Will Award $25,000 to the Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge
March 25, 2003- Velázquez Pushes for $15.5 Million in Local Transportation Projects
March 21, 2003- Velázquez on the Budget: Misplaced Priorities
March 20, 2003- Media Advisory: Velázquez Hosts Free Small Business Workshop
March 14, 2003- Media Advisory: Velázquez Will Open NASA's Starship 2040 Exhibit at Local School
March 13, 2003- Media Advisory: Velázquez Will Award $500,000 to Make the Road By Walking
March 10, 2003 - Velázquez Speaks Out Against Department of Labor Office Closure
March 7, 2003 - Op-ed, Daily News, Estrada is No Boost for Hispanics
March 3, 2003- Velázquez Speaks Out on City Hospital Settlement
February 19, 2003- Velázquez Gets $1.6 Million for Manhattan's Lower East Side
February 19, 2003- Velázquez Secures $1.1 Million for Brooklyn
February 13, 2003- Bush Housing Priorities Questioned
February 13, 2003- Velázquez Criticizes Bush Welfare Proposal
February 12, 2003- Velázquez Opposes New HUD Public Housing Assessment Rule
February 3, 2003- Velázquez Decries Latest Bush Budget
January 30, 2003- Media Advisory: Velázquez Joins Museum to Unveil Spanish Language Tour
January 29, 2003- Velázquez Opposes War Against Iraq
January 28, 2003- Velázquez Responds to State of the Union Address
January 22, 2003- Velázquez Announces $530,000 for Henry Street Settlement
January 15, 2003- Media Advisory: Velázquez Declares Immigration 'Win' for Local Family
2002 Top of Page
December 4, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Inaugurate New Program at NYC College of Technology
November 1, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Present Betances Medical Center wtih $500,000 Check
October 25, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Co-Host Paying for College Workplace
October 25, 2002 - Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Receives $500,000 Grant
October 24, 2002 - Velázquez Votes 100% for the Environment
October 24, 2002 - Velázquez Gets Perfect Score for Seniors
October 4, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Attend Unveiling of Solar Power Project in Greenpoint
October 1, 2002 - Velázquez Helps Bring Jobs to Bushwick
October 1, 2002 - School District 15 Wins $1 Million Grant
October 1, 2002 - School District One Wins Library Renewal Grant
September 18, 2002 - Lower East Side Hospitals Receive 9/11 Funds
September 18, 2002 - Wyckoff Heights Hospital Receives 9/11 Grant
September 17, 2002 - LDCENY Wins $110,000 Grant for Savings Program
September 12, 2002 - Velázquez Assists in Local Immigration Case
September 11, 2002 - Velázquez Statement on 9/11 One-year Anniversary
September 6, 2002 - Velázquez Record on Medicare, Social Security Ranks 100%
September 4, 2002 - Helping Hands Wins $150,000 for HIV/AIDS
August 15, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Speak at Unsung Heroes Award Banquet
August 14, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Testify at NYCHA Hearing
July 30, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Sponsor Brooklyn Small Business Information Day
July 22, 2002 - Velázquez Encourages Community Voice in Postal Site Clean-up and Redevelopment
July 11, 2002 - Congressional Panel Passes Housing Reform Bill
July 10, 2002 - Velázquez Votes 100% for Children
July 10, 2002 - Velázquez Pushes for Extension of 9/11-Related Unemployment Benefits
July 5, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Attend Unveiling of Rebuild Chinatown Initiative
July 2, 2002 - Media Advisory: National Hispanic Medical Association Media Breakfast Arrives in NYC
June 27, 2002 - Velázquez Helps Launch NYC Summer Food Service Program
June 17, 2002 - Velázquez Bill Aids Small Business, WTC Redevelopment
June 10, 2002 - Velázquez Legislation to Aid Hispanic Serving Institutions
June 7, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez Unveils Hispanic Serving Institutions Bill
June 7, 2002 - Lower East Side Credit Union Wins $574,000 grant
June 5, 2002 - Velázquez to Host Brooklyn Chamber in D.C.
May 24, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Host Grants Workshop
May 22, 2002 - Velázquez Opposes Levy's Decision
May 16, 2002 - Velázquez Slams House GOP Welfare Plan
May 16, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Host Small Business Hearing
May 16, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Attend Paying for College Workshop
May 9, 2002 - Velázquez Calls on Cuomo to Apologize
May 2, 2002 - Brooklyn Bridge Park Gets New Planning Body
May 1, 2002 - Labor Department Sues Garment Shop
April 26, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Award Congressional Certificates
April 26, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Sponsor Citizenship Workshop
April 19, 2002 - Velázquez Unveils Earth Day Legislation for the Economic Development of Brownfields
April 16, 2002 - Velázquez Distributes Funds to Families of WTC Victims
April 15, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez Distributes Funds to Families of WTC Victims
April 9, 2002 - Velázquez to Call on President for Real Senior Prescription Drug Benefit
April 5, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Call on President for Real Prescription Drug Benefit
April 4, 2002 - Velázquez Praises Chinatown Report, Backs Policy Recommendations
26 Marzo 2002 - Velázquez Lanza Iniciativa Invirtiendo en Nuestros Ninos
March 26, 2002 - Velázquez Launches Invest in Our Children Initiative
March 22, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Launch Invest in Our Children Initiative in NYC
March 22, 2002 - Velázquez Demands Worker Protection from Sweatshop Abuses
March 22, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Host Disaster Resources Workshop for Small Businesses
March 21, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Speak at Anti-Sweatshop Rally
March 21, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Attend NYC Events
March 20, 2002 - Velázquez Hails Con Edison Settlement for 14th Street Power Plant
March 15, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Attend Public Forum on Proposed Power Plant
March 12, 2002 - Velázquez Links Housing, Health Care for Seniors through Legislation
March 8, 2002 - Velázquez Requests Chinatown Representative on Recovery Board
March 8, 2002 - Velázquez Announces Bush Boost in NYC Aid Pledge
March 8, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Deliver Democratic Radio Response in Spanish
March 4, 2002 - Velázquez Hosts Gowanus Canal Agreement Signing Ceremony
March 1, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Host Gowanus Canal Agreement Signing Ceremony
February 28, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Attend Gouverneur Hospital Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
February 28, 2002 - Velázquez Criticizes Overturned Convictions in Louima Brutality Case
February 28, 2002 - Velázquez Challenges Bush Welfare Fix
February 25, 2002 - Velázquez Gets 100% in National Environmental Scorecard
February 20, 2002 - Velázquez Encourages Volunteerism Through Silver Scholarship Legislation
February 15, 2002 - Media Advisory: Velázquez Will Introduce Bill to Increase Volunteerism
February 14, 2002 - Velázquez Hails Passage of Shays-Meehan Reform Bill
February 5, 2002 - Op-ed, Newsday, Bush Is No Big Pal of Small Business
January 31, 2002 - Velázquez and Serrano Request Airbus 300 Safety Hearing
January 29, 2002 - State of the Union - Velázquez Calls for Focus on New York Recovery
January 7, 2002 - HHS Awards Major Head Start Grants
2001 Top of Page
December 19, 2001 - Velázquez Wins Support for History
December 18, 2001 - Velázquez Introduces Deferred Annuity Bill
December 11, 2001 - Velázquez Unveils Welfare Reform Bill
December 10, 2001 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Unveil Welfare Reform Bill
November 30, 2001 - Media Advisory: Velázquez Donates Computers to PS 137
November 30, 2001 - Velázquez Wins $1,000,000 for Brooklyn Bridge Park Project
November 28, 2001 - Velázquez Calls on Republican Leadership to Honor NY Funding Commitment
November 15, 2001 - Velázquez Secures $500,000 for Greenpoint Manufacturing Center
November 12, 2001 - Velázquez Mourns Victims of Flight 587 and Offers Prayers to Families
November 8, 2001 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Receive Award for Outstanding Service
November 8, 2001 - Velázquez Secures $225,000 for Gowanus Canal Project
November 1, 2001 - Velázquez Announces $28 Million in Housing Grants for Brooklyn Senior Citizens
30 Octubre 2001 - Communicado de Prensa: Velázquez Conduce Foros para Obtener Ciudadanía
October 30, 2001 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Hold Two Citizenship Drives
October 17, 2001 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Attend Paying for College Workshop
October 12, 2001 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Deliver Spanish Radio Response in Spanish
September 25, 2001 - For Velázquez, Housing Bill is Step in Right Direction
September 24, 2001 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Speak at Interfaith Service
September 21, 2001 - Media Advisory: Velázquez to Attend Youth Peace Summit
September 20, 2001 - Velázquez Praises President's Mission
September 20, 2001 - Velázquez Introduces 'Phoenix Fund' for Terrorist Disaster Victim Recovery
September 12, 2001 - Velázquez Offers Prayers for Families and Victims of Terrorist Assaults
August 13, 2001 - Velázquez Attends Cypress Hills Small Homes Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
August 1, 2001 - Community School Districts 15 & 20 Win Multi-Million Dollar Grants
July 25, 2001 - Velázquez Praises Appeals Court Decision Requiring New Power Plant Impact Statement
July 12, 2001 - Velázquez Calls on Congress to Pass Shays-Meehan Reform Bill
June 11, 2001 - Velázquez Announces a Grant Totaling $100,000 for United We Stand of New York
May 15, 2001 - Velázquez Calls for Parental Involvement in Education
April 20, 2001 - Velázquez Calls Upon Administrator Whitman to Move EJ Complaints
March 27, 2001 - Velázquez Study Shows Many New York Schools Falling Behind in Computer Technology
March 27, 2001 - Velázquez, Clinton, Serrano Remind Immigrants About Window of opportunity to Obtain Legal StatusMarch 20, 2001 - Velázquez Challenges Old Post Office Site Deal
March 6, 2001 - Velázquez Denounces Bush Administration Decision To Undercount Minorities in Census
February 14, 2001 - Velázquez Moves Up on Second Biggest Committee in Congress
February 13, 2001 - Velázquez Takes Stand Against Power Plants at Rally
January 31, 2001 - Velázquez Calls on Ashcroft to Stand Up for Minorities on Diallo Ruling
January 4, 2001 - Fourth Annual Three Kings Parade on Saturday
2000 Top of Page
December 28, 2000 - Velázquez Announces Grants Totaling $1,652,351 for Brooklyn
December 8, 2000 - Velázquez Calls for Immigration Fairness
8 Diciembre 2000 - Velázquez Hace un Llamado de Justicia Para Inmigrantes
November 9, 2000 - Officials Tour Gowanus Canal in Commitment to Cleanup
November 2, 2000 - Velázquez, Serrano Support National Immigrant Vigils
November 2, 2000 - Velázquez Joins in Pledge for Improved Sunset Park Waterfront
October 25, 2000 - Velázquez Demands Immediate Action on Immigration Fairness
October 3, 2000 - Velázquez Calls for Immigration FairnessSeptember 29, 2000 - Women's Business Center Opens in Brooklyn
September 13, 2000 - Velázquez Announces Grant to Lower East Side Housing Association
August 29, 2000 - Velázquez Pays Tribute to"Firehourse Savior"
August 28, 2000 - Velázquez on Hand for Bushwick Post Office Opening
July 24, 2000 - Velázquez Rallies Activitists Against Environmental Injustice
July 21, 2000 - House Passes Velázquez Measure to Combat Drug Trafficking
June 30, 2000 - Velázquez Applauds Decision to Pull Plug on Greenpoint Power Plant
June 21, 2000 - Velázquez Takes Stand for Medical Privacy
June 20, 2000 - Budget Cuts Threaten Affordable Housing in NY
June 15, 2000 - Serrano, Velázquez Condemn Central Park Crimes
June 12, 2000 - Velázquez Announces Funding for Brooklyn Center to Help Women-Owned Businesses
June 1, 2000 - Velázquez Pays Tribute to Tito Puente
May 16, 2000 - Media Advisory: Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
1999 Top of Page
June 7, 1999 - Velázquez Discusses Internet Safety With Students
May 25, 1999 - Velázquez Congratulates Asian Americans for Equality
May 19, 1999 - Velázquez Brings Education Funds to Lower East Side
May 18, 1999 - Velázquez Addresses Queens Chamber of Commerce
May 17, 1999 - Velázquez to Hold Open House at New Office Serving Southwest Brooklyn
May 12, 1999 - Velázquez on Funding for Latin American Relief
May 6, 1999 - Velázquez to Hold Small Business Forum in Brooklyn
April 19, 1999 - Velázquez to Hold Two Key Meetings on April 19th in Brooklyn
April 19, 1999 - Velázquez Meets With Census Director in 12th District
April 15, 1999 - Velázquez Addresses Housing Issues
April 15, 1999 - Velázquez Joins NYC Democrats in Support of March in Against Police Brutality
April 14, 1999 - Velázquez Critical of Census Legislation
April 13, 1999 - Velázquez Criticizes Waste Transfer PlanApril 12, 1999 - Velázquez: American Leadership Must Prevail in Kosovo
April 6, 1999 - Velázquez Expresses Sadness Over Death of Perez
April 6, 1999 - Clinton Signs Velázquez Bill into Law
March 30, 1999 - Velázquez Urges Latino Outreach for Census Count
March 26, 1999 - Velázquez Supports Troops in Kosovo
March 25, 1999 - Velázquez Bill Passes Senate, Goes to President
March 25, 1999 - Velázquez Opposes Republication Budget Bill
March 23, 1999 - Velázquez Bill Clears Congress, Goes to President
March 16, 1999 - Velázquez Legislation Approved by House of Reps.
March 3, 1999 - Velázquez Joins Clinton to Unveil Agenda
March 2, 1999 - Velázquez Announces Census Jobs for 12th District
February 28, 1999 - Velázquez Says Family Reunion a Bright Moment in a Larger Tragedy
February 25, 1999 - Women's Business Centers Get Boost
February 24, 1999 - Velázquez/Crowley Reunite Family Separated by Colombian Earthquake
February 12, 1999 - Velázquez Applauds Senate Vote
February 3, 1999 - President Backs Velázquez Money Laundering Plan with $3 Million
February 2, 1999 - Velázquez Bill Approved by the House
January 25, 1999 - Velázquez Expresses Concern Over Census Ruling
January 25, 1999 - Velázquez Names New District Director
January 19, 1999 - Velázquez Praises Clinton, Democrats for Record of Success and Agenda of Hope
1998 Top of Page
April
1, 1998 - Velázquez Wins Vital Funding for Transportation Projects
February 25, 1998 - Velázquez Named Ranking Democrat on Small Business Committee
February 12, 1998 - Velázquez Warns Against Voter Suppression Bill
January 27, 1998 - Velázquez Echoes President's Call to Meet "Next Generation of Challenges."
1997 Top of Page
December 17, 1997 - Velázquez Calls on City to Issue New Garbage Siting Rules
October 30, 1997 - Velázquez Defends Nomination of Bill Lann LeeOctober 30, 1997 - Velázquez Secures Federal Commitment to Study Gowanus
October 29, 1997 - Velázquez Calls Immigration Vote "Great Victory"
October 29, 1997 - Democrats Stand Behind Loretta Sanchez
October 24, 1997 - Velázquez Announces Collado Release
