"Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features United States Representative Nydia Velázquez. Representative Velázquez serves the Seventh Congressional District which includes parts of Queens and Brooklyn. What are your top legislative priorities for 2026? Immigration, foreign policy and housing"
"How do you address constituent concerns in the Capitol? Constituents are always welcome in the office to chat with our staff; we can give them gallery passes too. To have a meeting with any staffer in specific or myself the best way is by setting a meeting with our scheduler. What services does your district office provide to constituents? Casework with federal agencies, tours, internships, military academy nominations, flag requests, know-your-rights and health-related resources"
Nydia Velázquez represents New York's Seventh Congressional District, covering parts of Queens and Brooklyn. Top legislative priorities for 2026 are immigration, foreign policy, and housing. Constituents are welcome to visit the district office to speak with staff and to receive gallery passes. Meetings with specific staffers or the representative require scheduling through the office scheduler. District office services include casework with federal agencies, tours, internships, military academy nominations, flag requests, know-your-rights information, and health-related resources. Constituents can connect by email, letter, or phone. The most common issue the office helps resolve is immigration.
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