NYC Gazette

In a series of posts, Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez has addressed pressing issues concerning federal aid and political entanglements affecting both her constituents and wider American society. Drawing from her position as a longstanding representative of New York’s 7th district, she raised alarms over unallocated COVID-19 funds and took a firm stance against influential billionaires, demonstrating her active engagement with both fiscal transparency and democratic integrity.

On April 4, 2025, Congresswoman Velázquez publicly addressed findings from a federal audit regarding COVID-19 relief funds intended for Puerto Rican fishermen. "Una auditoría federal reveló que $1M en ayuda por COVID para los pescadores de Puerto Rico nunca se distribuyó. Esto subraya la necesidad urgente de fiscalización sobre el resto de los fondos de recuperación. ¡La transparencia y participación ciudadana son la clave!" This statement underscores the need for continued oversight and transparency in managing recovery funds.

Shortly afterward, Velázquez shared a link to an article or an additional resource online on April 4, 2025. The content of the link can be accessed via this post.

In a separate post on April 5, 2025, Velázquez joined fellow New Yorkers to express their opposition to Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s perceived overreach in government and business matters. "Today I stood with fellow New Yorkers to tell Elon Musk and Donald Trump: hands off our government, our jobs, and our communities. Rain didn’t stop us. We showed up because we won’t let them hijack our democracy for the billionaire class." This demonstration marks her ongoing resistance against the influence of wealth on democratic processes.