"For over a decade, Antonio Reynoso has fought a corrupt Brooklyn machine that's attacked progressives and prioritized its own interests over reform," said Annabel Lassally, a spokesperson for the Reynoso campaign.
The district, which straddles Western Queens and North Brooklyn, is one of the most liberal districts in the country and has been dubbed the "Commie Corridor" after the 2025 mayoral election, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo by over 40 points in the district during the Democratic primary. Velázquez, who announced late last year that she would not seek re-election
HTC is proud to stand with Antonio in his run for Congress because he has always delivered for organized labor and working families, and we know he will do the same in Washington. Throughout his career, he's been a fighter for New York's working class - at picket lines and in City and Borough Hall - and a true friend to working people. He is exactly the kind of leader we need to take on Trump and make our voices heard in Washington.