New York Rep. Nydia Velázquez — a trailblazer known by the nickname “La Luchadora” or the fighter — announced Thursday that ...

Ms. Velázquez, 72, a 16-term congresswoman, said it was time for a new generation of Democrats to step forward.

New York Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D) is stepping down after more than a dozen terms. “For more than three decades, I have had ...

New York Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the House, said she won’t seek another term next ...

Velázquez's decision will likely set off another competitive Democrats primary for her NY-7 seat, similar to when Rep. Jerry ...

Serving New York's 7th Congressional District, Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) represents parts of Brooklyn and Queens.

The pioneering Puerto Rican-born Democrat spent her political career focused on immigrants and the needs of working-class New ...

The video above aired in a previous newscast. NEW YORK (PIX11) — Democratic congresswoman Nydia Velázquez will not seek ...

Rep. Nydia Velázquez announced Thursday evening that she will not seek re-election in 2026, marking the end of a historic 16-term career in Congress.

As five speaker candidates continue to work toward a winning coalition, Hudson’s increasingly looks like it will count on ...

Velázquez, 72, says she will retire after her 16th term in office. She represents New York's 7th District which includes ...

New York’s Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D) is stepping down after more than a dozen terms. “For more than three decades, I have had ...