Queens is famous throughout the world for diversity and tolerance. But really it's what we have in common that makes our neighborhoods work, our students succeed, and our families able to care for children and grandparents as they can.

I'm just going to let my record in Congress speak for itself.

As the daughter of immigrants, growing up in New York City, you are either at the table or on the menu.

Oftentimes, the only evidence left behind at the scene of a shooting are bullet shell casings.

I take the definition and title of my job - Representative - seriously. Thats what I will be above and beyond everything else.

Queens is famous throughout the world for diversity and tolerance. But really it's what we have in common that makes our neighborhoods work, our students succeed, and our families able to care for children and grandparents as they can.

I want to see America thrive. I want to see all different families here succeed.