On Friday, an explosion in central Athens took the lives of 6 people, including 4 New Yorkers. I am sending my deepest condolences to the families of Florin Hoxha, Eris Cani, Ian Kirkpatrick, Florida Hoxha, and all our NY-14 constituents impacted by this tragedy.

As heavy rain and flooding continues to impact our city, it's important to monitor the latest forecasts and avoid unnecessary travel. If you must travel, never walk/drive into flooded areas and sign up for NOTIFY NYC to receive emergency notifications. Stay safe, NY-14.

G'mar chatimah tova to all those observing Yom Kippur in NY-14 and across the globe. We hope this Yom Kippur brings you and your loved ones peace and many blessings, and may you all have a meaningful fast.

I'm proud to announce that we secured $351 million for flood prevention in The Bronx and Queens in the Water Resources Development Act. This funding will go directly toward projects that will protect our community from flash floods. qns.com/2026/09/aoc-...

AOC helps secure federal authorization for flood mitigation projects in Queens and the Bronx worth up to $351M – QNS

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced that she has helped secure up to $351 million in federal authorizations to combat flooding in Queens and the

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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the generations of immigrants, activists, artists, and trailblazers who paved the way for us. Our community thrives together. Let us hold each other close as we continue to fight for our collective prosperity.

Across the country, private equity and corporations are buying up doctors' offices, leading to patients paying more for worse care. @repvalhoyle.bsky.social and I are introducing the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act to get Wall Street out of Americans’ doctors’ offices.

Exclusive | Congressional Democrats Take Aim at Private Equity’s Role in Medicine

A bill backed by Sen. Warren and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez would close ‘loopholes’ firms use to control physician practices

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Shana Tovah to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah in NY-14 and across the globe! We are wishing you and your loved ones a new year filled with peace, joy, and sweet blessings! 🍎🍯

On this 25th anniversary, we mourn the thousands of lives lost on 9/11. Our hearts are with their loved ones. Let us also honor the courageous first responders who gave their all in our darkest hour. We will #NeverForget their bravery in the face of such terrifying tragedy.

Our office is currently hiring a veteran for a two-year position in our Hunts Point district office through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. To qualify, veterans must meet the specific requirements of the program. Learn more here: ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/open-p...

Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program

The Role: Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez is hiring a veteran for a two-year paid position in our Hunts Point district office through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. To qualify, veterans must...

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The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge has officially ended. This weekend, we gathered with friends and loved ones at the World's Borough Bookshop in Jackson Heights to celebrate our summer readers. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Keep reading, NY-14!

New York City has one of the highest rates of childhood asthma in the country. The BUSES Act would directly target New York's bus idling restrictions. If Republicans want this for their kids, that's their business. But I will not allow this to be done to mine.

As we mourn the loss of a trailblazer and a warrior, let us remember the innate kindness that Gloria Steinem brought to her advocacy. She was a true leader, and will be dearly missed as we continue to fight for women everywhere.

There are just 5 days left for constituents to participate in the NY-14 Summer Reading Challenge! All you have to do is read 10 books and submit your completed log to my office by September 1st. Learn more: bit.ly/NY-14-is-reading

NY-14 Summer Reading Challenge!

The Office of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez invites NY-14 community members of all ages to participate in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge! The reading challenge will run from June 1st to S...

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My prayers are with the people of Nepal and Tibet following yesterday’s deadly flash floods. To our NY-14 constituents impacted by this tragedy, my office stands ready to assist. (1/2)

Attention New Yorkers! Due to Trump’s OBBBA, 450,000 Essential Plan members had their insurance coverage cut on July 1st. This is the last week transitioning enrollees can opt into a Qualified Health Plan. Go to info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/QualifiedHealthPlans or call 1-855-355-5777 for more info.

Qualified Health Plans Information | NY State of Health

Qualified Health Plans are available through NY State of Health to individuals who are:

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My prayers are with the people of Colombia after today's devastating earthquake. To our NY-14 constituents with loved ones impacted, our office is here to support you and your families. Americans in Colombia can consult the following resources: co.usembassy.gov/natural-disa...

Natural Disaster Alert: Alert: 7.4 Earthquake in Choco (August 10, 2026)

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Congress must put forward bold solutions to ensure housing is affordable and resilient. Today, I'm reintroducing the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act with @sanders.senate.gov and @ramirez.house.gov to repair U.S. public housing stock while creating hundreds of thousands of union jobs.

Day in District POV: Come with me as I meet with Dr. Helen Arteaga, New York City’s Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, to develop a strategy to protect and expand health care in New York City.

1 in 8 young people personally know someone who has been the target of deepfake nudes. The DEFIANCE Act stands to give those survivors a chance to seek justice. Whether my name is on the bill or not, we must not allow sexual predators to run amok. We must pass DEFIANCE.

This summer, my office launched our first ever Summer Reading Challenge for constituents in New York-14. Today, I got to read to our future leaders and talk with them about how we can build community and community power. Thank you NYPL for hosting us today!

There is pervasive corruption across our healthcare and agricultural systems that defy party lines. I meet with MAHA activists because a lot of their concerns are bipartisan issues that major corporations paint as partisan. The fight isn't left and right, it's top and bottom.

Yesterday, I joined @nycparks.bsky.social in College Point to observe the removal of abandoned vessels and debris in Flushing Bay. I’m proud to have secured over $1 million in federal funding to advance their critical work to restore our community waterways.

Tomorrow, the House will vote on the NDAA, which includes a provision to merge parts of our military with the IDF. This amendment is an existential threat to American sovereignty and democracy. Every member of Congress must vote NO.

Today I asked if any Congressmember on @energycommerce.bsky.social would want to live next to a data center. The silence in the hearing room reflected the realities of working people across the country. We must address the real, dangerous health impacts of data centers on our communities.

Flooding Info for New Yorkers: 1️⃣If your property was damaged, report it to help assess citywide impact at reportdamage.nyc.gov 2️⃣If you see a downed tree or a clogged catch basin, report it at nyc.gov/311 or call 311 3️⃣Sign up for updates with nyc.gov/notifynyc

Pharmaceutical companies, like AbbVie and AstraZeneca, abuse the U.S. patent system to monopolize the drug market and prevent patients from accessing affordable drugs. We must develop more stringent standards that reward real innovation and crack down on corporate profiteering.

The Supreme Court is facing a major corruption crisis. I'm proud to introduce the High Court Gift Ban Act, with @raskin.house.gov and @lujan.senate.gov, to remove the influence of dark money from our nation’s highest judicial body. We must safeguard the sanctity of our democracy.

Israel must release pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held without charge for 18 months and now faces an imminent threat to his life from torture. Israel must end the targeting of health workers and the inhumane treatment of Palestinians in arbitrary detention.

I am devastated by the death of Tibetan freedom activist Lobga Rangzen. As we mourn his loss, we continue to fight for human rights in Tibet and across the globe. My heart is with his loved ones and our entire Tibetan community in NY-14.

As America marks 250 years, may we recommit to building a diverse democracy, an economy that works for the many and not just the few, and a future where every generation has the opportunity to live a dignified life. Happy 4th of July!