Brooklyn BP Antonio Reynoso launches campaign for New York's 7th Congressional District
With Rep. Nydia Velázquez as his mentor, Reynoso is focused on tackling public health disparities and advancing affordable housing.
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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso says he’s ready for the next chapter in serving his community, taking his experience from City Hall all the way to Congress. He promises to be a strong, sincere advocate who understands the issues and will work to ensure the government serves the people of his district.
"They’re going to get a strong, sincere fighter that understands the issues," says Reynoso. "I'm going to do everything I can to make sure the government works for the folks in my district.”
Raised in Los Sures, the Southside of Williamsburg, Reynoso knows government assistance firsthand. Having benefited from programs like welfare, food stamps, and Section 8 housing, he says his experience gives him a unique perspective to help his community navigate federal support.
“We were on welfare we were on food stamps we had Section 8 housing - all things that come from the federal government," Reynoso says. "Being somebody that has experienced it and has benefited from it could be a strong voice in Congress.”
With Rep. Nydia Velázquez as his mentor, Reynoso is focused on tackling public health disparities and advancing affordable housing. He emphasizes that addressing these two issues is key to making life more manageable for families across the district.
“I want to see what we can do to be contributing to more housing growth and more affordable housing in our district - if we can tackle those two issues we can make life a bit more affordable for people here in the district.”
The son of Dominican immigrants and Brooklyn’s youngest Latino borough president, Reynoso is committed to representing those who often feel unheard. He aims to ensure that all residents see someone who will listen, understand, and fight for them.
Reynoso now enters what could be a competitive primary as he seeks to represent New York’s 7th District in Congress.
