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LaLota Applauds McCarthy-Biden Deal to Limit Spending and Raise the Debt Ceiling

Nick LaLota (NY-01) released the following statement after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden reached an agreement on legislation that would limit government spending and responsibly raise the debt ceiling.

“This bipartisan debt ceiling deal is a necessary first step to putting our great nation on a better course for our kids and grandkids,” […]

June 2, 2023 11:42 pm / Comments Off / Read More

LaLota Votes Across Party Lines to Protect Local Energy Jobs

May 22, 2023 11:27 pm Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, May 24th, 2023, Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) released the following statement after voting NAY on a House Republican measure to override President Biden’s veto of H.J.Res. 39. LaLota had previously voted AGAINST the resolution in April.

“I came to Congress to be a strong independent voice for Long Island, committed to energy independence and our national security. Following that compass, I […]

STATEMENT HUNTINGTON TOWN SUPERVISOR ED SMYTH

May 22, 2023 11:12 pm Comments Off

The Immigrant Crisis

“The Town of Huntington has not received information from any other municipality or agency notifying us of an influx of immigrants. I’ve spoken with the governor’s office this morning. They confirmed there has been an outreach to hotels state-wide to determine availability of rooms. However, the Governor is working with the City of […]

WE NEED A COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO COMBAT HUMANITARIAN CRISIS NEW YORK IS FACING

May 20, 2023 11:19 pm Comments Off

BROWN: WE NEED A COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO COMBAT HUMANITARIAN CRISIS NEW YORK IS FACING

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) (top right) attends a press conference in Albany on May 17, 2023.

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) attended a press conference earlier today alongside Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Assemblyman Mike Reilly (R,C-Staten Island), Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) […]

NYS DEC Hunting and Trapping Newsletter

May 15, 2023 10:48 pm Comments Off

In-Person Hunter Education Program Courses Now Available
Turkey season starts on May 1. All first-time hunters planning to go afield this year must first complete a mandatory hunter education course before they can purchase a hunting license. In-person, instructor-led certification courses for hunter education, bowhunter education, and trapper education are being offered throughout NYS. Courses fill […]

LaLota Votes to Secure Border and Support Law Enforcement

May 14, 2023 10:38 pm Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 11th, 2023, Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act.
“Our border security, asylum process, and immigration system have been broken for decades and there is plenty of blame to go around for how bad it has gotten. Today’s Secure the Border Act takes real action to […]

Statement by Suffolk County PBA President Noel DiGerolamo on Shooting of Police Officer in Coram

May 13, 2023 10:32 pm Comments Off

“This was a progressively dangerous criminal with a history of drug, firearm and armed assault arrests who was on the run and had no hesitation to shoot a police officer if it meant evading capture. This is yet another reminder of the risks police officers face every day and the urgency for laws and support that […]

LaLota Introduces Bill to Restore SALT Deduction

May 12, 2023 10:27 pm Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, May 10th, 2023, Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) introduced H.R. 3098, the SALT Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act. This legislation would effectively bring the deduction to pre-2017 levels for the overwhelming number of taxpayers while at the same time reducing the federal deficit.

“As I continue to visit communities all over New York’s First Congressional District, one thing […]

LaLota to Biden: Protect Plum Island for Future Generations

May 5, 2023 10:09 pm Comments Off

PLUM ISLAND, N.Y. – Today, May 5th, 2023, Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling on the President to either voice support for the Plum Island National Monument Act, which aims to permanently protect the island, or designate the island as a national monument through Presidential powers authorized in the Antiquities Act of 1906.

“Plum Island is […]

2021 Election Results

November 3, 2021 12:36 am Comments Off

Unofficial Election Results:
New York State Propositions:
Prop 1 Amending the Apportionment and Redistricting Process – NO
This proposed constitutional amendment would freeze the number of state senators at 63, amend the process for the counting of the state¿s population, delete certain provisions that violate the United States Constitution, repeal and amend certain requirements for the appointment of […]