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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 27, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

The holidays are a time to be surrounded by people you love and give back to the community.   Happy Thanksgiving, friend!I hope you’re taking the time this week to be around loved ones and think about what you're grateful for this year.The holidays are a time to be surrounded by people you love and…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 11:05 PM

The Trump Administration

Over the past couple of weeks, we have been standing by as Donald Trump makes some of the most dangerous and unhinged cabinet appointments we’ve seen in presidential history.  Friend,Over the past couple of weeks, we have been standing by as Donald Trump makes some of the most dangerous and unhinged…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Where do we go from here?

I know the past 10 days have been difficult for many of us. The results of the election were not what we wanted or expected, but that doesn’t mean we can sit back for four years waiting for change.  Friend,I know the past 10 days have been difficult for many of us. The results of the election were n…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 7, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Tuesday’s results

Thank you for electing me to another term as your Congresswoman, NY-07! Although we received disappointing results on Tuesday, I am honored that you all have entrusted me with representing you in Congress.  Friend,Thank you for electing me to another term as your Congresswoman, NY-07! Although we re…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

It’s Election Day!

It’s Election Day and our last chance to vote for Kamala Harris for President and Democrats for Congress.  Today is the day, friend!It’s Election Day and our last chance to vote for Kamala Harris for President and Democrats for Congress. To find your polling location go here >>> Polls are …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Two days left

The week of Election Day has finally arrived.  Friend, The week of Election Day has finally arrived. In just two days, we will cast our ballots and try—again—to save our democracy from extremists.After years of political scandals, impeachments, felony convictions, lies, and hate, we can make our voi…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Happy Halloween, New York!

Today is Halloween but nothing is scarier than a second Donald Trump term. On the spookiest day of the year, I’m thinking about the scariest policy platform we’ve ever seen: Project 2025.  Friend, Today is Halloween but nothing is scarier than a second Donald Trump term. On the spookiest day of the …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Early voting begins tomorrow!

Early voting in New York starts tomorrow! If you won’t have time on November 5th, voting early is a wonderful way to make sure your voice is heard and your vote is counted.  Friend, Early voting in New York starts tomorrow! If you won’t have time on November 5th, voting early is a wonderful way to m…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Remember to turn your ballot over

If you’ve already had the chance to look over your ballot, you will find several ballot initiatives you get to have your say on.  Friend, If you’ve taken part in voting by mail, you may have already received your ballot. If you’ve already had the chance to look over your ballot, you will find sever…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Make your voting plan

We have just over two weeks until Election Day and early voting opens in New York this Saturday. Before you head to the polls, it is vital you have a voting plan in place.  Friend, We have just over two weeks until Election Day and early voting opens in New York this Saturday. Before you head to the…
  Janelle Stelson · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM

PA-10 Is a Toss-Up!

We just got HUGE news: The Cook Political Report has officially moved our race to a TOSS-UP.  Hi friend, it’s Janelle Stelson. We just got HUGE news: The Cook Political Report has officially moved our race to a TOSS-UP. But with just 17 days left until Election Day, we cannot afford to slow down. Th…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM

The truth about Project 2025

Election Day is almost here and I wanted to reach out to remind you of the threats we are facing from another Trump presidency.  Friend, Election Day is almost here and I wanted to reach out to remind you of the threats we are facing from another Trump presidency. Project 2025—the policy plans that …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Vote for the future

I’m sure you’ve been inundated with emails about this election and how it is the most important election of our generation. I cannot emphasize enough, however, how true these statements are.  Friend, I’m sure you’ve been inundated with emails about this election and how it is the most important elec…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Flip the House

Without a Democratic majority in both the House and Senate, the GOP is going to put a stop to all of the legislation that the Democrats want to pass for our constituents.  Friend, Over the course of this election season, I have told you the importance of getting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the Whi…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM

In four weeks…

In four weeks, Americans will have the opportunity to cast their votes and decide the path our country will go on for the next four years and beyond.  Friend, In four weeks, Americans will have the opportunity to cast their votes and decide the path our country will go on for the next four years and…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Support down-ballot races

We are almost a month out from Election Day and the presidential race is not the only election we have to support.  Friend, We are almost a month out from Election Day and the presidential race is not the only election we have to support. Across the country, there are down-ballot races that need ou…
  Peggy Flanagan · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 3:00 AM

I’ve known Tim Walz for 20 years. Here’s the secret to his success:

I’ve known Tim for twenty years, and I’m going to let you in on the secret to his success.   Peggy Flanagan here, Tim Walz’s partner in justice (lieutenant governor). I’ve known Tim for twenty years, and I’m going to let you in on the secret to his success. But first, if you’re proud of Tim’s perfo…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 7:01 PM

FWD: less than 40 days to go

This is our final message to remind you of our end-of-quarter deadline that ends tonight Friend, This is our final message to remind you of our end-of-quarter deadline that ends tonight. As we head into October, it is vital we continue to fight to elect a Democratic majority in the House, hold the S…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Our final deadline

September is almost over and with that, our final end-of-quarter deadline. There are only a few days left to donate—can you chip in?  Friend, In New York and around the United States, we have the opportunity to flip House seats and take back control of Congress. Democrats are running down-ballot rac…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Time is running out

September is also coming to a close and that means our final end-of-quarter deadline is upon us. Can you chip in now to help me take back our Democratic majority in Congress?  Friend, Did you see my last message? I was writing to you to remind you that in less than 40 days we will be voting in the m…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 11:45 PM

less than 40 days to go

September is almost over and with that, our final end-of-quarter deadline. There are only a few days left to donate—can you chip in?  Friend, There are less than 40 days left until Election Day. That means we have 39 days to ensure we win big in November and elect Democratic majorities in Congress a…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 24, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Flipping seats in New York

We can win back our majority in Congress by winning seats across New York State. On Election Day, we have the opportunity to take back the seats we lost two years ago, but only if we hit the ground running today.  Friend, We are in the final stretch before Election Day arrives on November 5th. In ju…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 22, 2024 at 6:45 PM

Summer in the city

This summer, I spent time around NY-07 talking to constituents and working to improve the district. Throughout Brooklyn and Queens, my constituents are putting on events and advocating for their communities—and I am so pleased that I get to join them.  Friend, This summer, I spent time around NY-07 …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 19, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Spread hope, not hate

I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of the hate being pushed by Republican leaders. As your Congresswoman, I’m focused on the issues facing my constituents, but the GOP doesn’t seem to agree with that strategy.  Friend, Thanks to Vice President Harris, Democrats are energized about Election Day. M…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 8:15 PM

The next 50 days

Today marks 50 days until Election Day and it couldn’t be more important that we have all hands on deck through this final push.  Friend, Today marks 50 days until Election Day and it couldn’t be more important that we have all hands on deck through this final push. With only six weeks left to go, i…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Supporting small businesses

Small businesses are the backbone of this country. In a city as diverse as New York City, small businesses are what keeps the New York economy going.  Friend, Small businesses are the backbone of this country. In a city as diverse as New York City, small businesses are what keeps the New York econom…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Latinos con Kamala

The Latino community is one coalition that is going to secure victory for the Democrats. We are often counted out—but the Latino community has the power to change this election and bring home wins for Democrats up and down the ballot.  Friend, Ever since Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for Pr…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Housing is a human right

I think we can all agree that housing is a human right that everyone in this country deserves. Unfortunately, in the United States, that is not the reality for many families.  Friend, I think we can all agree that housing is a human right that everyone in this country deserves. Unfortunately, in th…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Don’t be a scab

This past weekend was Labor Day, and with that, a celebration of workers across the country who fight for better working conditions.  Friend, This past weekend was Labor Day, and with that, a celebration of workers across the country who fight for better working conditions. We also honor those who …
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 9:15 PM

FWD: Do you feel that energy?

We need your support if we are going to take back the House and make sure Kamala and Tim reach the White House.   Friend—have you seen our last two emails?Nydia just got back from the Democratic National Convention and she is even more fired up than before to win this election in November.  We need …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Let’s get to work

Tomorrow is the final day of August, and with it comes our end-of-month deadline. We need to raise as much money as we can over the next two months so we can elect a Democratic majority to Congress and send the Harris-Walz ticket to the White House.  Friend,I’m still trying to catch my breath after …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Do you feel that energy?

I can confidently say that the Democratic Party is ready to send Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the White House!  Friend, Last week’s Democratic National Convention was a celebration of hope for the future. All week, Democrats took to the stage to get us fired up for Election Day, and I can confident…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We work for you

I’m writing today to remind you that your lawmakers and politicians work for you.  Friend,As election season continues, I thought I would take a moment to remind you of something that the GOP often forgets. I’m writing today to remind you that your lawmakers and politicians work for you. Our democra…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 9:30 PM

What a week!

What a week it has been in Chicago supporting the Democrats and rallying around the Harris-Walz ticket!  Friend,What a week it has been in Chicago supporting the Democrats and rallying around the Harris-Walz ticket! All week, I met with my fellow Democrats and listened to members of our party pave t…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 6:31 PM

An economy that helps you get ahead

Democrats have a plan to invest in middle-class families and bring costs down -- but we need a Democratic majority in Congress to join Democratic control of the White House and Senate in order to make it happen.  Friend,While Donald Trump continues to push for more tax cuts for corporations and the …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 17, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Nothing can stop the Harris-Walz train!

Help us support Harris-Walz  Friend, Ever since Kamala Harris announced her running mate, Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz, it’s been hard to keep up with just how much momentum there is. From thousands of supporters connecting through Zoom to the huge rallies in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada, Mich…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We can win back the House

The path to winning back the House runs through New York.  Friend, The path to winning back the House runs through New York.In less than three months we have a huge opportunity to win big on Election Day by flipping the House blue, holding the Senate, and getting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the Wh…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 13, 2024 at 8:15 PM

USA! USA! USA!

The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially come to a close and the United States of America won BIG!  Friend, The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially come to a close and the United States of America won BIG! In total, Team USA is coming home with 40 gold medals, 44 silver medals, and 42 bronze medals f…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 6:01 PM

1965

I’m not the first to tell you—it is time for all hands on deck, and we need your support today to restore, protect, and expand voting rights by ensuring Democrats take back the House and hold the White House and the Senate this fall.   I’m not the first to tell you—it is time for all hands on deck,…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Let me tell you about my friend, Tim Walz

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her running mate pick – and let me tell you, it is a good one.   Friend, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her running mate pick – and let me tell you, it is a good one.  He climbed the ranks of the U.S. Military for 24 years, got his education tha…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 5:45 PM

In case you forgot:

Just over eight years ago, Donald Trump set into motion his plans that led to June 24, 2022 – the day Roe v. Wade was overturned and nearly one-third of American women lost access to safe and legal abortion.    Friend, Just over eight years ago, Donald Trump set into motion his plans that led to Jun…
  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Our most important fundraising deadline yet

Alexa here from Nydia’s fundraising team. I’m writing to you today to make a direct ask: Can you chip in $10 to Nydia’s re-election campaign before our end-of-month deadline at midnight tonight?    Friend, Alexa here from Nydia’s fundraising team. I’m writing to you today to make a direct ask: Can y…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
July 29, 2024 at 8:45 PM

+5

It takes 217 votes to have a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.   With 2 days left in July – Chip in $5, $10, or $20 to support Nydia’s re-election and help us reach our end-of-month fundraising goal! DONATE It takes 217 votes to have a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. What…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 9:03 PM

What a week

Can you join me and the thousands who have re-committed this week to doing everything in our power to elect Kamala Harris as our president?   With 5 days left in July – Chip in $5, $10, or $20 to support Nydia’s re-election and help us reach our end-of-month fundraising goal! DONATE It cannot be de…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We can win this.

This weekend, President Joe Biden made a selfless and courageous decision to step out of this year’s presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee and next president of the United States.   Friend, This weekend, President Joe Biden made a selfless and courageo…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 11:31 PM

unity shmunity…

This week, as Republicans gathered in Wisconsin to formally nominate Donald Trump   Friend, This week, as Republicans gathered in Wisconsin to formally nominate Donald Trump and JD Vance for President and Vice President, any notion that there would be a tone change in the GOP was quickly lost. A cro…
  Mary L. Trump · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 6:45 PM

re: the RNC

We need to win the White House, defend the Senate, and flip the House, but Democrats up and down the ballot need our help to do that.    The Republican National Convention is now over, and the GOP wasted zero time reminding us exactly why we must defeat them in November. J.D. Vance was announced as…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM

What’s at stake?

Republicans across this country are using their positions of power to restrict Americans’ rights and create benefits for themselves.   Friend, This November, you will head to the polls to decide who represents your interests in your town, city, state, and country. And the stakes could not be higher…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 5:16 PM

“Don’t Believe John Roberts. The Supreme Court Just Made the President a King.” - Slate

This is a long one, but it’s because so much has happened, and so much is at stake.   This is a long one, friend, but it’s because so much has happened, and so much is at stake. It's crucial that we understand the implications of the Supreme Court’s recent decision declaring presidential immunity. …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 7:46 PM

What I’m thinking about

This has been a historic week.   Friend,This has been a historic week. The Supreme Court released its last decisions for the term and fundamentally changed our government. Most prominently, the court determined that former presidents have blanket immunity from prosecution for “official” acts of the…