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Assemblymember Valdez Faces Backlash Over Casino Conflicts

4/3/2026

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Assemblymember Claire Valdez receives payments of $5,000 to $20,000 from the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo casino in Texas.
Despite this income, Valdez voted against a union-backed casino near Citi Field that would create 23,000 jobs and $1 billion in benefits.
Valdez, backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, supported a casino project tied to Donald Trump in The Bronx.
Her actions have caused friction with Rep. Nydia Velazquez, who supports another candidate.

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Assemblymember Claire Valdez receives payments of $5,000 to $20,000 from the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo casino in Texas.
Despite this income, Valdez voted against a union-backed casino near Citi Field that would create 23,000 jobs and $1 billion in benefits.
Valdez, backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, supported a casino project tied to Donald Trump in The Bronx.
Her actions have caused friction with Rep. Nydia Velazquez, who supports another candidate.