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Nydia Velazquez

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Cobble Hill

May 07, 2013

Community Demands to Stay Involved in Future Plans for LICH

Supporters and officials gathered Monday, demanding that the community is kept informed hospital's fate.

Gowanus

November 23, 2012

EPA to Meet With Residents About Gowanus Canal Flooding After Sandy

Samples retrieved by the EPA after Hurricane Sandy showed higher levels of bacteria.

Lower East Side

November 08, 2012

Forum to Help LES Small Businesses Recover from Hurricane Sandy

An event to help Lower East Side businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy will be held Nov. 9.

New York City

June 27, 2012

New Yorkers Come Out to Vote in 2012 Congressional Primary

This year's congressional primary featured new blood and an old stalwart as New Yorkers came out to vote.

Lower East Side

June 26, 2012

Nydia Velazquez Cruises to Win in 7th District

Rep. Nydia Velazquez easily defeated a handful of opponents on her way to an 11th term.

New York City

June 26, 2012

Primary Day Sees New Yorkers Hit Polls for Tight Congressional Races

Incumbent Reps. Charles Rangel and Nydia Velazquez face stiff challenges in the Democratic Primary.

Lower East Side

June 26, 2012

Nydia Velazquez's Name Mistranslated on Chinese Ballots

A translation error of Nydia Velazquez's name could confuse voters, her campaign said.    

Bushwick

May 24, 2012

'Occupy' Congressional Candidate Campaigns from Streets with Hip-Hop Video

George Martinez is the self-proclaimed "first and only Occupy candidate" on the ballot.

Chinatown

May 22, 2012

Pvt. Danny Chen's Birthday Honored With Blitz of Cards to Washington Pols

Advocates for Pvt. Danny Chen plan to deliver birthday cards to Washington officials. 

Manhattan

April 20, 2012

Filmmaker Captures Quirks of B61 Bus Route for Tribeca Film Festival

Film "B61" tells a story of New York's dysfunctional public transport system.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

February 02, 2012

IS 296 Community Protests School Closure

The community protested IS 296's slated closure despite its failing grade and low safety rating.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 21, 2011

Army Soldiers Charged in Pvt. Danny Chen's Death 'Must Be Found Guilty'

Advocates gathered Wednesday after eight soldiers were charged in the death of Pvt. Danny Chen.

Lower East Side & East Village

November 01, 2011

Chinatown Soldier's Parents Want More Details About His Death

Danny Chen's parents asked the military to release more information on their son's death in Afghanistan.

Lower East Side & East Village

October 17, 2011

Chinatown Leaders Press for Answers in Soldier's Death

Local advocates and elected officials are urging the U.S. military to disclose the circumstances surrounding the death of Chinatown native Pvt. Danny Chen.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 26, 2011

Forum Will Explore Hurdles Still Facing Same-Sex Couples

Elected officials will discuss a range of issues LGBT couples still face in aftermath of the legalization of gay marriage in New York.