Nydia M. Velázquez tweeted the following:
"She was a voice in the Kosciusko Bridge project, & many other community projects. Through her fierce advocacy she helped to change our community and inspired younger generations to keep her work going. May she rest in peace."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Nydia M. Velázquez:
"I knew Irene Klementowicz for over 20 years, and she was a true champion for environmental justice in North Brooklyn. She was a strong ally in the fight to clean up the Mobil oil spill & the Newtown Creek."Read on Twitter
"Thank you to all the courageous FDNY who quickly responded to the fire on Penn St. in WilliamsburgBecause of your swift action many lives were saved.My thoughts and prayers are with those that were affected by this tragic fire.abc7ny.com/new-york-city-" on Jan. 23Read on Twitter
"My heart is with the Monterey Park community and with the families of those that were affected by the shooting on Saturday. Its time for Republicans to stop avoiding whats right in front of them and help keep guns out of our communities.Together we can end gun violence." on Jan. 23Read on Twitter