U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez Serving New York's 7th District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez Serving New York's 7th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Nydia Velázquez, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 7th district since 1993, recently addressed issues affecting Puerto Rico and New York City through a series of tweets. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Velázquez has been a prominent political figure advocating for her constituents' needs.
On January 24, 2025, Velázquez highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by Puerto Rican fishermen nearly eight years after Hurricane Maria. She noted that "A casi 8 años del huracán María, los pescadores de Puerto Rico siguen esperando ayuda." Her letter to the Commerce Office of Inspector General revealed significant delays in distributing $11.4 million in funds intended for relief efforts. With most of these funds set to expire in 2025, she urged federal action to expedite aid distribution.
Later that day, Velázquez expressed concern over potential childcare shortages in New York City if Nuestros Niños were to close. She tweeted that "Closing Nuestros Niños would only deepen NYC’s affordable childcare shortage." For over five decades, this institution has been vital for Los Sures residents. Velázquez stood with colleagues and community members to affirm their commitment to keeping Nuestros Niños operational.
In a subsequent tweet on the same day, Velázquez extended gratitude towards various local leaders and organizations for raising awareness about this critical issue. She thanked Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and other officials for their support: "Thank you to @BKBPReynoso for organizing and @CMJenGutierrez, @DavilaAssembly, @SalazarSenate, @CMSandyNurse..."