Rep. Velázquez Surveys Pandemic’s Impact on Food Businesses
Rep. Velázquez: “Many small businesses across the food system are still in the difficult position of figuring out how to pay rent and survive, while many have shut…
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COVID-19: $99 MILLION AID FOR LOCAL NY HOSPITALS, SAYS REP. VELAZQUEZ
Rep. Velazquez: "I’m pleased to see these funds allocated for our hospitals to supply our doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals with the tools they need.” Photo: YouTube…
COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INVOLVEMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDING IS CRITICAL
Velazquez: “To expand opportunities for women-, minority-, and veteran-owned businesses, we must increase the role of mission-based lenders, those who are deeply embedded in their communities, such as…
OVER $19 MILLION IN CONGRESSIONAL FUNDING RECEIVED FOR NYC HEALTH CENTERS
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced funding for eleven community health centers that are located in or serve New York’s 7th Congressional District. Photo: YouTube Congresswoman Nydia M.…
REP. VELAZQUEZ ENLISTS RESTAURANTS IN ANTI-HUNGER EFFORT
COVID-19\Anti-Hunger Efforts] Rep. Velazquez: “All of us need to pull together in this unprecedented time and this bill will help our local community organizations pair with the restaurant…
NEW YORK CONGRESSWOMAN NYDIA VELAZQUEZ: I MAY HAVE COVID-19
Rep. Velazquez: " I was diagnosed with presumed coronavirus infection.... I am carefully monitoring my symptoms, working remotely and in constant contact with my staff." Photo: Facebook New…
NY CONGRESSWOMAN VELAZQUEZ INTRODUCES COVID-19 RELIEF BILL
Rep. Velázquez: "I am introducing sweeping legislation to tackle the economic hardship and fallout facing our nation’s employers and workers.” Photo: YouTube How will small businesses fare during…
HOUSE DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE BILL TO ASSIST BUSINESSES HARMED BY CORONAVIRUS
Rep. Velázquez: “Small businesses around the country and in New York City are beginning to feel the economic effects of the coronavirus.” Photo: YouTube House Democrats are now…
NY REP. VALASQUEZ: FDIC’S VOTE TO WEAKEN COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT WILL LIKELY INCREASE DISCRIMINATION IN BANKING
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez: “Simply put, the Trump Administration is letting banks off the hook and diluting a program that is vital to preventing racist discrimination in the…
New York’s Elected Leaders Pay Tribute to 32BJ Union Chief Figueroa, Died Last Night
Figueroa, center, shown with other 32BJ union officials, has died reportedly of a heart attack. Photo: Facebook New York's elected leaders paid tribute today to Héctor Figueroa the…